Creativity
Explore imagination, new ideas and your own creative work.
The performing arts invite us to experiment, connect with others and see the world through different perspectives. Every ākonga brings something unique.
Explore imagination, new ideas and your own creative work.
Find ways to express yourself and share your ideas with others.
Create, rehearse and present work alongside others.
Try new approaches, discover interests and take on creative challenges.
Haeata’s purpose-built performing arts area includes an auditorium, dedicated music rooms, a dance studio and a drama studio — distinctive spaces for different forms of creative learning.
Photography: facility-specific design panels are placeholders, not photographs. Genuine, permission-cleared Haeata images can replace them before publication.
Haeata Community Campus is home to a baby grand piano, adding to the specialist musical resources in our performing arts environment.
Together with our dedicated music rooms, the piano is part of a setting that supports musical learning and creative expression.
For information about current music learning and instrument access, please contact the school.
The previous Haeata course information identifies introductory experiences across dance, drama and music. The exact options may change, so please check current course availability with the school.
Explore movement and the creative process of developing choreography.
Develop musical understanding. The former course description also mentions piano lessons and vocal sight-reading.
Explore character, drama, performance and introductory vocal skills.
Discover musical ideas and develop creative and practical foundations.
Performing arts is also about making something new. Ākonga can explore ideas, make creative decisions and develop work that reflects their own voices.
Senior performing arts pathways can involve deeper creative practice, specialist learning and assessment in dance, drama and music, according to the courses offered each year.
Movement, choreography, performance and creative development.
Acting, storytelling, dramatic interpretation and performance.
Musicianship, creative work, composition and performance.
Earlier Haeata information refers to NCEA Levels 1–3 Achievement Standards in dance, drama and music and to some production-related Unit Standards. These descriptions are historical, not a confirmed current course list. Please ask Haeata which subjects, standards and levels are being offered in your intended year of study.
Assessment standards are subject to national updates, and individual school offerings must be confirmed separately.
A performance brings together many different talents. These are areas of the wider performing arts world, not a promise that each is available as a Haeata course.
Share ideas through movement, music or drama.
Shape original pieces, compositions and stories.
Discover how technical choices can shape an audience’s experience.
Explore the visual language of characters and productions.
Work together across creative disciplines.
See how different parts combine to bring a performance to life.
A creative idea becomes powerful when it can be explored, shaped and shared. At Haeata, we value the imagination and perspectives that ākonga bring to performing arts.
Approved Haeata photographs, student creative projects, performance videos and stories can be added here as they become available. No unverified performance or award claims have been included.
Discover dance, drama and music while building foundational skills.
Pursue available senior learning and assessment opportunities.
Consider creative study, training and pathways in performance, production, education and the arts.
Haeata supports learning in dance, drama and music and has specialist performing arts spaces. Contact the school about the current course list.
Earlier course information lists introductions to dance and choreography, music literacy, drama and vocal coaching, and music. Confirm what is currently available.
The earlier information mentions dance, drama and music. The current subject and assessment offerings need confirmation by the school.
Dance is identified in the school’s previous performing arts information, and Haeata has a dedicated dance studio. Ask about current classes.
Drama is identified in previous course information, and Haeata has a dedicated drama studio. Ask about current classes.
Music is identified in previous course information. Haeata has dedicated music rooms and a baby grand piano; ask about current learning options.
Yes. Its purpose-built performing arts area includes an auditorium, music rooms, a dance studio and a drama studio.
Yes. Haeata has an auditorium as part of its specialist performing arts area.
Yes. The school has dedicated music rooms.
Yes. Haeata has a dedicated dance studio.
Yes. Haeata has a dedicated drama studio.
Yes. Haeata has a baby grand piano. Contact the school for current access arrangements.
Ask the school about prerequisites for the specific course you are considering. Introductory learning may be an appropriate starting point.
This depends on available classes, timetabling and your year level. Discuss choices with the school.
Earlier Haeata information refers to NCEA assessment in dance, drama and music. Current standards and levels must be confirmed with the school.
The previous webpage mentioned production-related Unit Standards. Please ask whether relevant learning or assessment is currently offered.
These were mentioned in older course information. The current opportunities have not yet been independently verified.
Performance and creative presentation are important aspects of performing arts learning. Please contact Haeata for current activities and any upcoming events.
Think about what you enjoy, talk with your whānau and contact Haeata about current subjects, prerequisites, timetables and pathways.
Contact the Haeata school office at office@haeata.school.nz or phone 03 930 0110.
Whether you love dance, drama, music or the creative work behind a performance, contact Haeata to explore which performing arts opportunities could suit you.
240 Breezes Road
Wainoni
Christchurch 8061
Phone: 03 930 0110
Email: office@haeata.school.nz
Every performance begins with an idea. Explore new skills, discover your creative voice and see where your imagination can take you.
Find your voice. Explore your creativity. Discover what you can achieve.
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