Shrek Costume and Make up

Final week of Shrek!

This week is production and it is one of the biggest and most busy parts of the year in Year Seven and Eight. Every week since Term 2 we have been having weekly Shrek practises which included learning lines, choreography and acting skills!

On Wednesday 16th August

PHOTO DAY - This is where everyone gets into their costumes, has their hair styled, their makeup done and photos taken! The photos include - Buddy Photos, Group Photos and Individual Photos. 📸

On Sunday 20th August

WHOLE PLAY RUN IN THE ATRIUM - At 3:00 till 5:00pm we did a whole cast run through we wore mufti and got changed into our costumes. We didn’t have our hair or makeup done. We had to practice our quick changes and get a rough idea of when we need to be on the stage. 👠

On Tuesday 22nd August

REHEARSAL AT SCHOOL - We fix any problems and practice! 🤔

On Wednesday 23rd August

AURORA THEATRE - Everyone moves to the Aurora Theatre! We have the set and microphones but no makeup, hair or costumes. 🗣️

On Thursday 24th August

DRESS REHEARSAL - 4:00-8:00 We have costumes, hair, makeup, microphones and the set. Professional photos will be taken. 💅🏽👰🏻💄

On Friday 25th August

OPENING NIGHT - Our first performance😆

On Saturday 26th August

2x PERFORMANCES - Our 2nd performance (Matinee at 2:00) and our 3rd performance (Closing Night Performance at 6:00). Between our 2nd performance and 3rd performance we have awards, dinner and a cast party.  🎉

Photo Credit: Eliza Smith🐭

7 Days to Go!

Shrek!!

Production T-Shirts

Year 1 and 2 Fairy Party

Shrek - First Rehearsal!

Shrek Role Announcements!

Production Auditions

Shrek Jr the Musical is coming!!

Instrument of the week!

Buddy Dancing!

Last week the Performing Arts Leaders ran a dance class for our buddies. This was held in the Music room on a Friday lunch time. The song that we chose was "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift. Our buddies brought their lunch to eat with us and joined in when they were ready. We thought this was a really good way to get involved with our Buddies. We got some help from some of the other Year 8 leaders, Megan, Niamh and Meg. Overall our Buddies really enjoyed it and we would definitely do this again!!

Isabella's Passion Project

My Goal

My goal was to record a song and create a music video to the song. I chose this because I love to sing and make videos.

My Process

•Book a recording studio session

•Record song

•Research how to make a music video

•Film music video

•Edit video

•Upload to YouTube

Reflection

I have learnt a lot about what it takes to make a music video and I have gained skills like filming, editing, getting things done on time and many more. Passion Project has been a given me a feel of the kind of thing I would like to do when I get older and I will definitely be making more videos in the future. Overall I am very proud of my project and can’t wait to continue with my project!

Ella's Passion Project

              

Lana's Passion Project

Peter Pan Production Photos

Selwyn House School Idol 2015

Selwyn House School Idol 2015!!

A couple of weeks ago at Selwyn House School, we hosted an idol performance evening just for the SHS girls. This gave the girls the chance show all their hidden talents and was a great experience! There were 3 rounds in total (Auditions, Semifinals & Finals) In the end there were 5 categories, which were Solo Singing, Group Singing, Solo Dancing, Group Dancing & last but not least Skits. Certificates were handed out to all girls who made the Finals, as well as either the first place ribbon, second place ribbon and third place ribbon depending on what the Judges scored them. 

Here is a video of one of the first place winners in the Group Dancing Category.

Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre

On the 31st of July all of the Selwyn House girls got to see a special Maori dance from the Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre. We saw a range of dances from different cultures. It was a very well prepared dance and everyone enjoyed it. The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre is based in Hastings. They perform regularly in the USA, Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Watch the video down below and try and guess which dance belongs to which country.

Here are the options :

• New Zealand
• Hawaii
• Cook Islands
• Samoa
• Tahiti

Comment below with what you think!

Hope you enjoy!

Peter Pan, It's Show Time!

Peter Pan, It's Show Time - Kizoa Video Maker

This time next week we will be on stage!!

If you are going to be in Christchurch on August 14/15, please follow this link to book your tickets to see us in Disney's Peter Pan Jr.

It's going to be awesome!!

http://www.eventopia.co/wafform.aspx?_act=fullsearchv3&v3=yes&s=Peter%20Pan

Peter Pan T-Shirts