SCHOOLS Program 2023

Program 2

This year’s chosen theme, music and performance from Takapuna Grammar School

One of the two school programes Takapuna Winter Lights did in 2023 was to engage with the performance and music departments at Takapuna Grammar School (TGS), this year was looked at as a pilot project to gather content and to start a yearly program with TGS to give the student a stage in their own community at a high-level arts event.

“Being a part of Winter Lights extended our students beyond the curriculum and gave them the opportunity to take their classroom learning into the wider world. It is such a valuable experience for them to live what they learn! From planning to set up to performance, they were engaged in the process and learning so many valuable skills for their future. The students have grown so much through being a part of the festival and are already planning what they can do for next year!” Lauren Raby – HoD Performing Arts – Takapuna Grammar School

“The Takapuna Grammar School Ballet group and Tempus dance company shone brightly at the Takapuna Winter Lights Festival. The dancers dazzled festival goers on Friday and Saturday night, their costumes and performance illuminated by the Winter Lights team. The students had so much fun performing and being a part of the wider community. They can’t wait to get involved and perform again at the festival next year.” James Lobaton – TIC Dance – Takapuna Grammar School