Performing Arts
Whanganui High School offers a wide range of Performing Arts for students to participate in.
Students are able to challenge themselves in many different areas - Dance, Drama, Music, Stage Challenge, Productions, Kapahaka, Pasifika; or even as a combination of several of these activities.
School Representatives
Students representing Whanganui High School in any co- curricular activity are expected to positively uphold and enhance the ‘Life’ values of Whanganui High School whilst preparing for, participating in, or attending any event.
Whanganui High School representatives are bound by the Smoke, Drug, and Alcohol Free conditions under which all events are managed
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Dance
.jpg "JUNIOR DANCERS placed 1st at regionals 10/8/18 - through to Dance NZ Made Nationals in September 2018.")
Photo: Junior Dancers placed 1st at Dance NZ Made regionals 10/8/18.
Dance is a popular subject and is open to all year levels.
Students who take dance are able to perform in a variety of performance evenings.
Dance also offers a range of performance opportunities outside of the classroom like Stagechallenge, Production, Dance 4 Asthma, and competitions.
Jared Sim (WHS student) & Reeve Watson, can be very proud of their results from this year’s NZ Champs in Hamilton. As Level 1 (1 dance) competitors they placed 5th, 5th & 6th by making all of their finals from a field of 14. They then placed a hugely impressive 5th in the next grade above, Level 2 Standard (2 dance) from a field of 16, RCP 25/10/18. 
Emma Henare (front, 3rd from right in yellow), 14, completed jazz exams, performed at NZCAF National Schools Hip Hop Champs & competed at DanceNZ Made. The highlight for the WHS student was winning the national title with Zynergy Mega Crew, who were also named the best Overall. Students Rebekah Phillips & Lauren Phillips were also a part of the Zynergy Mega Crew, Chronicle 8/10/18. 
Jared Sim & his dance partner have come away with 16 first's, 10 second's & 7 third placings whilst performing at Jimmy James Champs, Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre Upper Hutt on 28 July & Wellington Metropolitan Champs in Wellington on 11 August 2018. .jpg "JUNIOR DANCERS placed 1st at regionals 10/8/18 - through to Dance NZ Made Nationals in September 2018.")
JUNIOR DANCERS placed 1st at regionals 10/8/18 - through to Dance NZ Made Nationals in September 2018. .jpg "Emelye Brown at regionals 10/8/18. Directors Nomination for Dance NZ Made Solo Nationals in September 2018.")
Emelye Brown at regionals 10/8/18. Directors Nomination for Dance NZ Made Solo Nationals in September 2018. .jpg "Lauren Phillips, Abby Squire & Emma Henare at regionals 10/8/18. Nominees for Dance NZ Solo Nationals in September 2018.")
Lauren Phillips, Abby Squire & Emma Henare at regionals 10/8/18. Nominees for Dance NZ Solo Nationals in September 2018. .jpg "Senior Dancers performing at Dance NZ Made regionals on 10/8/18.")
Senior Dancers performing at Dance NZ Made regionals on 10/8/18. 
Dance NZ Made Inter School Regionals : Wanganui Opera House : 10/8/18 
WHS students Emma Henare (front left), Lauren Phillips (next to Emma) & Abby Squire (front right) at rehearsals of Dance teacher Sharyn Underwoods 'We Are Family' production, Chronicle 7/4/18. 
WHS student Jared Sim (2nd from right, & Reeve Watson) do well at Wellington Spirit of Ballroom Champs. Level 1 Jnr events - 1st New Vogue, Open New Vogue, Standard Ballroom; 2nd Latin dancing. Level 2 Jnr -1st New Vogue, Standard Ballroom & Latin. Jnr Open Level - 1st New Vogue & 2nd Open Latin; RCP 29/3/18. 
Y9 & 10 Dancers at Interschoools, Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North - 'Dance NZ Made', 23/9/17. 
Y9 & 10 Dancers at Interschoools, Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North - 'Dance NZ Made', 23/9/17. 
Y9 & 10 Dancers at Interschoools, Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North - 'Dance NZ Made', 23/9/17. 
Former WHS student Amelia Chandulal-Mackay is settling in to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York where she has been awarded a scholarship, Chronicle 29/7/17. 
Former WHS student Amelia Chandulal-Mackay performing in ‘Maleficent’ which is being produced by the Wanganui Ballet and Dance Academy on 29/30 April 2017. 
DANCING JOURNEY: Niamh Hogan (left), Adelaide Hodges (right; both WHS students) and Anna Durning danced on stage at Disneyland during a trip to the US, Chronicle article 31/10/16. 
Congratulations to; Millie Manning - 1st Solo Dance Section & WHS Hip Hop open age group - 3rd, August 2016. 
Former WHS student, Amelia Chandulal-Mackay said she has grown a lot during a year of study with the Orlando Ballet School in Florida, Chronicle 11/6/16. 
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Drama
Photo: WHS students competed in the annual SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, 8/4/18.
Drama is a popular subject at all year levels at Whanganui High School.
There is also a very busy extra curricular programme running which inspires students to perform at a National level.
In addition to the bi-annual major school production, students have the opportunity to participate in the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, One Act Play Festival, Junior Production, Theatresports and many other Cultural events.
Junior Production 2018; 'Once On This Island, 3-5 May 2018. 
Junior Production 2018; 'Once On This Island, 3-5 May 2018. 
WHS students competed in the annual SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, 8/4/18. 
WHS students competed in the annual SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, 8/4/18. 
Special congratulations to Simmone Sarup, Timara Wallace, Jayden Grant & Lachlan Baxter, who won the 5 minute category for our region & will compete at the National competition at the end of May 2018; Uni of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, 8/4/18. 
Current students Cypress Kani-Hurinui, Ali Gammeter & Abby Squire, with former student Shaila Hawkins, appearing in the musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' at Amdram Theatre 15-30 September 2017. 
WHS students performing in A Midsummer Night's Dream during the regional Shakespeare festival, April 2017. 
In July next year Whanganui High School's Vincent Collins will be on stage at the Globe Theatre in London, acting in an as-yet unannounced Shakespearian play, Chronicle 26/10/16. 
WHS student Vincent Collins has been selected to participate in National Shakespeare Schools Production (NSSP) 2016 in Dunedin next month, Chronicle 26/8/16. 
Vincent Collins and Caitlyn Friedel from WHS won the Shakespeare competition in Whanganui, April 2016.. they will represent the region at Shakespeare Globe Centre in Wellington in June. 
Colin Hedivan directs his WHS drama students as they rehearse for the 2016 Junior Production. -
Kapa haka
Photo: WHS Kapa Haka group performing at Pae Rangatahi Regional Kapa Haka Competitions held in Waitara, 21/6/18.
Kapa haka plays a vital role in the culture of our school. Our performance group called Kia Whaiora has performed creditably in both local and regional events and hold pride of place during the School's formal occasions.
The Roopu also lend all Māori Kaupapa in the school; including Waiata, Karakia and Pōwhiri.
Our students are ambassadors and role models within our community.
Kua tu te ropu kapahaka o Kia Whaiora i roto nga whakataetae huri noa i te motu, te rohe hoki, a ka tu rangatira i roto i nga kaupapa nui o te kura.
Whanganui High School Māori Awards - 1 November 2018. 
Kia Whaiora performing, 2018 Māori Awards. 
Former Head of Māori Marama Allen presented Nani Di with a moving speech celebrating the long service of a very special Nana to our students, Diane Calman - 2018 WHS Māori Awards. 
Nani Di was gifted a beautiful caped Korowai by the department. Presented by Heads of Māori; Leighton Kotuhi-Brown & Wiremu Rogan - 2018 WHS Māori Awards. 
Nani Di (who has spent 2 decades at WHS) with Marama Allen receiving a moving Haka from students - 2018 WHS Māori Awards. 
JOSIAH KIRK - WHS Māori Dux for 2018. 
Leighton Kotuhi-Brown - Marewa Ki Te Rangi Taonga for Head of Māori female 2018. 
Wiremu Rogan - Kereoma Puru Taonga for Head of Māori male 2018. 
Senior students at 2018 WHS Māori Awards - 1 November 2018. 
Kapa Haka perform for Joseph Parkers visit to WHS, 5/9/18. 
Kapa Haka perform for Joseph Parkers visit to WHS, 5/9/18. 
Kapa Haka perform for Joseph Parkers visit to WHS, 5/9/18. 
Kapa Haka perform for Joseph Parkers visit to WHS, 5/9/18. 
Pae Rangatahi was held in Waitara this year on 21 June 2018. It was a non-competitive gathering. We are all proud of the wonderfully enthusiastic performance by Kia Whaiora. 
WHS Kapa Haka performing at Pae Rangatahi Regional Kapa Haka competition held in Waitara, 21/6/18. 
Roman Kotuhi-Brown (left) and Wiremu Rogan performing at Pae Rangatahi Regional Kapa Haka Competitions held in Waitara, 21/6/18. 
Sophia ‘Unga-Cribb came 1st in the Junior English speech competition at Pae Rangatahi Regional Kapa Haka Competitions held in Waitara, 21/6/18. 
WHS Kapa Haka group at Pae Rangatahi Regional Kapa Haka Competitions with L>R; Cherie, Diane, Martin, Annie, Sean (guitar) & Lynaire, 21/6/18. 
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Music
BRAD MANCER'S PROUD MOMENT - The ANZAC dawn service held at Anzac Cove in commemoration of the 103rd anniversary (2018) of Canakkale Land Battles on Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey. (Photo / Getty Images)
Outside of class time there's plenty of scope for those who wish to learn an instrument, join the School Choir, form their own Rock Band, or Chamber Music group.A lot of students are involved in the School Production as singers and instrumentalists and they play an important role in ensuring that the show is a success.
Choir
The Choir is open to all age groups who wish to apply for an audition.
A highlight has been the three successful trips to Sydney to compete in the Australian International Music Festival where the choir has gained silver medals.Jazz Band
Membership is by invitation after auditions.Music Lessons
The School offers Itinerant Music lessons for Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Flute, Voice and Brass Instruments.Chamber Music Contest
The annual Chamber Music Contest provides an opportunity for students of all levels and ages to form a group and enter the contest.Students can also apply for a music pass to gain access to the recording studio and control room or one of the five well equipped practice rooms.
WHS students performing at VIBE 2018: Late Night Tales, The Remnant & ex student Ra Costelloe. Our own Josie Verhaaren is the organiser. Kings & Nomad will headline the event! 
Ben Power will be playing a musical interlude at an event held in the Sarjeant Gallery. Poetry, Visual Art, Music & Whanganui History combine in an event that is thought to be the first of its kind held by the Sarjeant Gallery, Chronicle 9/10/18. 
Whanganui band 'Late Night Tales' are WHS students; Bayley Blythe (left), Jonathan Stolk, Jack McCoubrie, Cameron Walker, James Rowe & Noah Belchambers, Chronicle 26/9/18. Photo / Stuart Munro. 
"Rosetta Road" 1st album by Late Night Tales - all WHS students! Jack McCoubrie, James Rowe, Noah Belchambers, Bayley Blythe, Jonathan Stolk & Cameron Walker. 
From busking at the Whanganui River Markets to opening for Tiki Taane, former WHS student, Ra Costelloe is making moves in music. On October 6, Costelloe will open for NZ music icon Tiki Taane at Blue Smoke in CHCH, Chronicle 27/9/18. Photo / Stuart Munro. 
WHS Music teacher Brent Holt & students Caleb & Luke Squire were part of a triumphant return from the Combined Central & Wellington District Ass Brass Band Contest in Wellington, Chronicle 25/9/18. .jpg "WHS band 'The Remnant' are getting ready for Friday's Smokefree Tangata Beats finals in AK. 'The Remnant' (from left) Wiremu Rogan, Cypress Kani-Hurinui, Toka Poa, Chester Nevil & Joshua Waitai, Chronicle 21/9/18.")
WHS band 'The Remnant' are getting ready for Friday's Smokefree Tangata Beats finals in AK. 'The Remnant' (from left) Wiremu Rogan, Cypress Kani-Hurinui, Toka Poa, Chester Nevil & Joshua Waitai, Chronicle 21/9/18. 
Jono & Ben's Guy Williams, second from left, has been in Whanganui filming a segment with Whanganui rap group Machete Clan, all former WHS students. Photo: L-R; Dylan Blythe, Guy Williams, Roman Kerr, Alex Judd Nuttall, Isaac Chamberlain & Josh Dey, Chronicle 5/9/18. 
WHS students Sarah Wright & Ethan Mancer will play at Saturday's gala recital tonight at Sarjeant on the Quay. The recital is to help raise funds for Sarah Wright, Ethan Mancer & Jacob Mancer to travel to Australia on the youth band's tour at the end of the year, Chronicle 25/8/18. 
Gala Recital fundraiser to support 3 young Brass Musicians, including Ethan Mancer (playing euphonium - above), Sarah Wright (cornet player) & Jacob Mancer (tenor horn). Brass Whanganui are performing a fundraising Gala Recital in the Sarjeant Gallery to support three young brass musicians, who have been selected for the National Youth Band of NZ to tour Australia, RCP 16/8/18. 
Cypress Kani-Hurinui is Rusty, Lucky's daughter in 'The Blue Orchid' playing at Amdram Threatre. Cypress is a Year 13 student at WHS and is blessed with a voice! Powerful, with a big range and loads of emotion, she's the perfect fit for Rusty, the girl who wants to sing; Midweek 15/8/18. 
Toka Poa, Cypress Kani-Hirinui & Wiremu Rogan of WHS performing at the Training For You graduation ceremony. This talented group were winners of the Tangata Beats category, and are overall regional finalists in the 2018 Smokefree Rockquest competition, Midweek 25/7/18. 
Brass Whanganui returns laden with 9 trophies; including our Sarah Wright; Junior cornet champion & second junior overall! Ethan Mancer & Jonathan Stolk were also a part of the winning team. Ex student Jonathon Greenwell – 3rd open brass trombone with the trombone trio second. RCP 19/7/18. 
Best B grade brass band in NZ! The Wanganui brass band celebrates its wins - with B Grade shield held at left centre by former student Ethan Mancer. Past and present WHS students where part of the band celebrating their win at the NZ Brass Band Champs in Blenheim, Chronicle 17/7/18. 
'Carb on Carb' members James Stuteley (ex WHS) & Nicole Gaffney will be touring Australia this week. The band has reached number 11 on NZ artists music chart & toured NZ, Australia, USA, China & SE Asia. Pictured here at a Waikato service station with their band's touring car; Chronicle 3/7/18. 
WHS guest artists '2 Crochets and a Quaver' join Lyric Singers concert Homeward Bound at the Trinity Methodist Church, Midweek 20/6/18. 
WHS Y10 percussion student of 'Buss Rolls' also performed (a piece written by their tutor, Michael Fanklin-Brown) at the Wanganui Lyric Singers concert, L>R Chester Nevil, Jonathan Stolk & Harvey Hughes; Midweek 20/6/18. 
WHS emsembles WON eight out of the twelve awards at the District Rounds of the NZCT Chamber Music Contest on Friday 8 June at the Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School. 
Regional Chamber Music Contest 'No Strings Attached' - Highly Commended & KBB Music Award; Ethan Mancer (Euphonium), Caleb Squire (percussion), & Luke Squire, Sarah Wright, Isaac Paterson (cornets), 8/6/18. 
Regional Chamber Music Contest 'Triple A' - Highly Commended & Wanganui Music Society Prize for Best Ensemble Featuring a Vocalist; combined WHS / WCS group starring WHS student Allyssa Pram (voice), 8/6/18. 
Regional Chamber Music Contest '2 Crotches and a Quaver' - Highly Commended; Abby Squire (voice), Ahimsha Saravanapavan (piano), Anna Zhang (violin), 8/6/18. 
Regional Chamber Music Contest 'Classical Modes Take 3' - Best Performance of an Original Composition; Ben Power, Ginny Thomson, (& Xavier Grego from St Dominic's College). A stunning composition by our very talented & genuis composer Ben Power, 8/6/18. 
Regional Chamber Music Contest 'Guitars-a-Fire' - Adjudicator Award; Cameron Walker, David Dale, Jack Fawthorpe, Noah Payne (guitars), 8/6/18. 
Regional Chamber Music Contest 'The Buzz Rolls' - IRMT Most Promising Junior Group; Harvey Hughes, Chester Nevil, Jonathan Stolk (percussion), 8/6/18. 
WHS band 'The Have', who were the 2002 Smokefree Rockquest National winners, were fantastic & Brodie, Peter & Mike are playing in Germany these days. Photo L>R: Brodie White, Blair Gibson, Peter Mangan & Mike Tweed; Chronicle 2/6/18. 
Young Whanganui musicians ETHAN MANCER & SARAH WRIGHT have been selected for both the National Youth Brass Band & the National Secondary Schools' Brass Band, Chronicle 27/5/18. 
A music video by Whanganui reggae band NLC is getting a lot of love online this month & songwriter Baz Muir is thrilled about it. Former WHS students' Ethan Smith (left), Baz Muir & Dylan Thorby-Reid, of NLC, at music video location Virginia Lake, 26/5/18. 
Wanganui Community Choir presenting Memorial Concert in honour of former WHS Music teacher Teiron Jones, who died last year; RCP 24/5/18. 
Lynn Whiteside (left), musical director & conductor of Wanganui Community Choir with pianist & former WHS student Abby Livesay. The Wanganui Community Choir are having their mid year concert; a celebration in memory of the choir’s founder, Teiron Jones, who died last year, Midweek 23/5/18. 
BRAD MANCER'S PROUD MOMENT - The ANZAC dawn service held at Anzac Cove in commemoration of the 103rd anniversary (2018) of Canakkale Land Battles on Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey. (Photo / Getty Images) - Chronicle 27/4/18. 
WHS Music tutor Michael teaches student Curtis Jurgen the drums at the Gat Shack, Chronicle 24/3/18. 
Former student Kyle Lawson, one of the world's top cornet soloists is back home for one very special concert with Brass Wanganui, Chronicle 24/2/18. 
Whanganui band 'Drxnes' (formerly Drones) have just released debut EP "Home" which has them on a six-date tour of the country. Ex students Adam Robinson (left), Ethan Coleman (2nd right) & Isaac Chamberlain (right), Chronicle 12/2/18. 
Brass Whanganui's own soloist, former WHS student Jacob Mancer, will pay Eflat horn on Somewhere Over The Rainbow at the Prince Edward Auditorium on 29 October, Chronicle 28/10/17. 
Vocal Concert: WHS student Allyssa Pram singing at the Marton Music Society's vocal concert on 24 September 2017, Chronicle 27/9/17. 
The music department was approached by Wanganui Hospice to provide bands to play at a fireworks display for their annual fundraising event, 16/9/17. 
The music department was approached by Wanganui Hospice to provide bands to play at a fireworks display for their annual fundraising event, 16/9/17. 
Former WHS students Michael Petersen (top right) & Te Paerata Tichbon (bottom right) are part of Rick Baum's latest project pulling together an eclectic group of Whanganui musicians 'Bad Boy Bloom', Chronicle 20/7/17. 
Former students Cellist Elena Morgan & pianist Max Munneke will perform a mix of modern music & masterpieces on 22 July at the Whanganui War Memorial Concert Chamber, Chronicle 8/7/17. 
Pianist & former WHS student Liam Wooding returns to his home town to play a concert, Chronicle 6/7/17. 
Te Paerata Tichbon (ex student in front) along with other Auaha musicans have released their highly anticipated album Te Pari o Auahatanga, The Flood of Inspiration, Chronicle 29/6/17. 
Highly Commended: WHS's Trio Lane are Brenna Hadley (flute), Oscar Zhang (piano) and Cypress Kani-Hurinui (voice) at NZ Community Trust Chamber Music Contest, Chronicle 14/6/17. 
CONGRATULATIONS on our 'Highly Commended' students at the Whanganui Regional Chamber Music Festival.. Trio Lane, The Ruffs, Sophie's Choice & Classical Modes Take 2, 9 June 2017. 
CONGRATULATIONS to WHS student ETHAN MANCER who has been selected for the NZ Secondary Schools Brass band 2017 – Principle Euphonium player. 
Sun and the Wolf - local Whanganui lads and former students (originally The Have) played the prestigious SXSW festival again this year, Chronicle 1/4/17. 
'The Drones' win talent competition in Thursday Night Street Feast in Whanganui's Majestic Sq. Three of the four members in the band are former students; L>R, Adam Robinson, Isaac Chamberlain, Ethan Coleman & other member Andrew Condon, Chronicle 14/3/17. 
The winner of last month's Musicians' Club songwriting competition, former student KATE VAN ELSWIJK, overcame a vision impairment to compete on The Voice Australia, Chronicle 4/3/17. 
Panamanian musician Romulo Castro visits WHS. 
WHS students listening to Panamanian musician Romulo Castro, Chronicle 27/2/17. 
Panamanian musician Romulo Castro playing to WHS students, Feb 2017. 
Former WHS students Bradley & Jacob Mancer are both in the National Youth Brass Band & will be playing in the Band’s tour in New Plymouth, Whanganui, Palmerston North & Wellington between January 25 & 28 2017. 
Former WHS students Kyle Lawson and Bradley Mancer will feature as guest soloists in the upcoming Brass Whanganui concert at Christ Church, October 2016. 
Well done to WHS student Shaila-Anne Hawkins who sung the national anthem at the Wanganui vs Buller Rugby final on Saturday 29 October 2016 at Cooks Gardens. 
Whanganui band Drones, from left are ex WHS student Ethan Coleman (drums), ex WHS student Adam Robinson (rhythm guitar), Andrew Condon (bass) and ex WHS student Isaac Chamberlain (lead guitar). It’s the day every new band dreams of — the release of their first single (Nov 2016). 
WHS student, Shaila-Anne Hawkins (vocalist), part of the Chamber Music group ‘Turneresque’ selected to perform at the Central Districts comp in Napier 26 June 2016 after gaining a Highly Commended Award at the Reg Chamber Music Contest. 
Former student KATE VAN ELSWIJK made it to the Battle Rounds of THE VOICE AUSTRALIA, June 2016. 
BIG TIME: Former WHS student, Seth Haapu's song 10 years is up for the 2016 APRA Silver Scroll, Chronicle 25/7/16. 
Ethan Mancer was part of Brass Whanganui who punched well above their weight at the National Brass Band Competitions in Napier, Chronicle 19/7/16. 
Former WHS student, Mr Wooding will perform music by Beethoven, Lizst, Boulez and two New Zealand composers, Janet Jennings and Alex Taylor, at the July 2 concert, Chronicle 28/6/16. 
WHS Chamber Champions in Regional Contest - Highly Commended – ‘Turneresque’ Combined Collegiate/WHS – Shaila-Anne Hawkins (vocalist), June 2016. 
WHS Chamber Champions in Regional Contest - KBB Award for groups featuring Wind/brass and Percussion – ‘Turneresque’ and ‘Seriously Brass’ – Ethan Mancer, Isaac Paterson & Abby Squire, June 2016. 
WHS Chamber Champions in Regional Contest - SOUNZ Award for best performance of an original composition “Classical Modes” Ben Power (composer) Danielle Sewell (flute) Virginia Thomson (violin), June 2016. 
WHS Chamber Champions in Regional Contest - SOUNZ Award for best performance of a NZ work “The Ruffs” Percussion group – Hugo Collins, James Lee, Michael Petersen, Stephanie Lockwood (Composed by Michael Franklin-Browne WHS drum tutor), June 2016. 
Te Paerata Tichbon (TP) performing, year 13 student 
WHS Choir off to the Australian International Music Festival at the Sydney Opera House, July 2015 
Chamber trio from WHS take overall honours - Jeanne-Marie Bonnet, Zara Collinson & Grace Jones 
Former student Liam Wooding performing in the Musicians For The Sargeant Series 2015 
WHS group CONTRABAND WINNERS of the Smoke Free Rock Quest 2015 -
Pasifika
Photo: WHS Pasifika Group performing at Pasifika Fusion 2018, Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North on 4 & 5 July 2018.
Fanau Pasifika contributes a lively presence to the culture of our school.
Our students have the opportunity to become leaders while celebrating and expressing themselves through culture and language.
Pasifika students develop confidence through regional and local performance.
2018 Pasifika Fusion
Well done to our Whanganui High School Pasifika group who performed at the Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North on 4 and 5 July at Pasifika Fusion 2018.
We are very proud of our Pasifika students and the tremendous effort they put in to preparing this performance.
Pasifika Fusion Facebook: 2018 Whanganui High School performance
youtube: Pasifika 2017 Cultural Performance Whanganui High School
Whanganui High School Pasifika Awards - 2 November 2018. 
MATTEA ALE - Outstanding Contribution to Pasifika Junior Award, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
MATTEA ALE accepting Outstanding Contribution to Pasifika - Junior, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
MISTY TUTAKI - Outstanding Contribution to Pasifika Senior Award, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
MISTY TUTAKI accepting Outstanding Contribution to Pasifika - Senior, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
JASMIN BEARD - Outstanding Contribution to Pasifika Senior Award, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
JASMIN BEARD accepting Outstanding Contribution to Pasifika - Senior, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
JUDAH TAMANIYAGA - Pasifika Leadership Male, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
Judah Tamaniyaga accepting Trophy for Pasifika Leadership - Male, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
MAIOHA SADLIER - Pasifika Leadership Female, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
Maioha Sadlier accepting Trophy for Pasifika Leadership - Female, 2018 WHS Pasifika Awards. 
WHS Year 13 Leavers, Pasifika Awards night - 2 November 2018. 
Whanganui High School Pasifika Awards night - 2 November 2018. 
Whanganui High School Pasifika Awards night - 2 November 2018. 
Whanganui High School Pasifika Awards night - 2 November 2018. 
Whanganui High School Pasifika Awards night - 2 November 2018. 
Whanganui High School Pasifika Awards night - 2 November 2018. 
Well done to our 2018 Pasifika Fusion Group, who performed at the Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North 4 & 5 July 2018. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion was a beautiful performance by our students. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
2018 Pasifika Fusion. 
Pasifika at Gonville Kindergarten June 2018. 
Pasifika at Gonville Kindergarten June 2018. 
Pasifika at Gonville Kindergarten June 2018. 
Well done to our Pasifika Fusion group 2017 - who performed at the Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, 26-27 July 2017. 
Pasifika group at Cultural Festival, 17 June 2017 
Pasifika at Gonville Kindergarten June 2017. 
Pasifika at Gonville Kindergarten Cultural Day - June 2017 
Pasifika at Gonville Kindergarten June 2017 
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Rockquest
Photo: Rockquest band Regional WINNERS 2018 - 'THE REMNANT' L>R; Chester Nevil (on drums, just out of shot), Tokarārangi Poa, Cypress Kani-Hurinui, Josh Waitai & Wiremu Rogan, 9/6/18.
Also winners of the Tangata Beats category!Rockquest is an annual competition; students form Rock Bands or enter as a Solo/Duo Act.
The groups compose music, perform regionally and vie for a position in the National Finals.
WHS NATIONAL WINNERS: 2002 'THE HAVE'
WHS Regional winners: 2009
WHS Runner up: 2010
WHS Runner up: 2011
WHS Regional winners: 2015 'CONTRABAND'
WHS Regional winners: 2016 'WHY VIBRATIONS'
WHS Regional winners: 2017 'STRAIGHT LACE'
WHS Regional winners: 2018 'THE REMNANT'
WHS band 'The Remnant' are getting ready for Friday's Smokefree Tangata Beats finals in AK. 'The Remnant' (from left) Wiremu Rogan, Cypress Kani-Hurinui, Toka Poa, Chester Nevil & Joshua Waitai, Chronicle 21/9/18.
Toka Poa, Cypress Kani-Hirinui & Wiremu Rogan of WHS performing at the Training For You graduation ceremony. This talented group were winners of the Tangata Beats category, and are overall regional finalists in the 2018 Smokefree Rockquest competition, Midweek 25/7/18. 
Rockquest band WINNERS 2018 - 'The Remnant' L>R; Chester Nevil (on drums, just out of shot), Tokarārangi Poa, Cypress Kani-Hurinui, Josh Waitai & Wiremu Rogan, 9/6/18. 
All girl four piece Straight Lace from WHS took out the Whanganui regional final of Smokefreerockquest, 27 May 2017. 
Rockquest band WINNERS 2017 - 'Straight Lace' Sophie Brooke, Imogen Eastgate-Moore, Sasha Matthews, Nanea Schurhammer, Tane Venter, 27 May 2017. 
WHS swept all 3 placings in the band category at Smokefree RockQuest Whanganui, 1st 'Straight Lace', 2nd 'Brimstone' & 3rd 'Space Cactus'. Also People's choice winner 'S!x' & best lyrics winner 'Champertional' - 27 May 2017. 
Bands form WHS gave their classmates a free performance yesterday - here, Brimstone get ready to rock, Chronicle 25/7/17... before competing at the Smokefreerockquest on Saturday night. 
Rockquest band WINNERS 2016, WHS students Te Paerata Tichbon (left) and Michael Peterson, 11 June 2016. 
Regional Rockquest - Winners of the band category – “WHY VIBRATIONS” Te Paerata Tichbon (guitar/vocalist) and Michael Petersen (drummer) receiving their awards, 11 June 2016. 
Jack Southee - Rockquest 2015 
2015 WHS Smokefree Rockquest Winners; CONTRABAND 
2002 WHS BAND 'THE HAVE' NATIONAL ROCKQUEST WINNERS L>R: Brodie White, Blair Gibson, Peter Mangan & Mike Tweed (photo from www.muzic.net.nz). -
School Productions
Photo: Junior Production 2018 'Once On This Island'
Every alternate year we stage a Major School Production and a Junior School Production:
2007 Major Production 'Blood Brothers'
2008 Junior Production 'Ernie's Incredible Illucinations'
2009 Major Production 'Urinetown - the Musical'
2010 Junior Production 'High School Musical'
2011 Major Production 'Guys and Dolls'
2012 Junior Production 'Fairytale High'
2013 Major Production 'Crazy For You'
2014 Junior Production 'The Rehearsal'
2015 Major Production 'Annie'
2016 Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
2017 Major Production 'Rock of Ages'
2018 Junior Production 'Once On This Island'
Junior Production 2018: 'Once On This Island' 
Junior Production 2018: 'Once On This Island' 
Junior Production 2018: 'Once On This Island' 
WHS Major Production 2017 
School Production band 'Rock of Ages' at the Opera House, 10-13 May 2017. 
School Production 'Rock of Ages' at the Opera House, 10-13 May 2017. 
School Production 'Rock of Ages' at the Opera House, 10-13 May 2017. 
School Production 'Rock of Ages' at the Opera House, 10-13 May 2017. .gif "School Production cast & crew 'Rock of Ages' at the Opera House, 10-13 May 2017.")
School Production cast & crew 'Rock of Ages' at the Opera House, 10-13 May 2017. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
Junior Production 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 2016. 
2015 Cast of 'Annie' -
Stage Art (previously Stage Challenge)
Photo: 'UNCOVERING ALICE' 2018 NATIONAL WINNERS STAGE ART!!
Stage Challenge offers a platform for students to develop self-belief, confidence and resilience, while upholding key values of attending school, working towards realistic education goals, and staying fit and healthy without tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.
Our Stage Challenge were winners of Regional Competition in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014 & 2016 and Stage Art in 2018!
National Competition winners Stage Challenge in 2004 & 2016 & Stage Art in 2018!!
Placed Nationally in 2009.WHS - 2016 STAGE CHALLENGE NATIONAL WINNERS '29 Below' depicting the Pike Mine Disaster. '29 Below' received an additional seven awards for aspects such as stage use, set design, costume and drama excellence.
** Click here to watch the video '29 Below' **
WHS - 2018 STAGE ART NATIONAL WINNERS 'Uncovering Alice' depicting the mistreatment of children in Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital, Rangitikei, New Zealand.** Click here to watch the video 'Uncovering Alice' **
The following images are from 'Uncovering Alice' & '29 Below'
'UNCOVERING ALICE' 2018 STAGE ART NATIONAL WINNERS!!, Chronicle 10/9/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional winners, Stage Art 2018. L>R; Kaya Dobbie, Niamh Hogan & Leila Collinson (Choreographers) 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
'Uncovering Alice' Regional Stage Art WINNERS at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, 31/8/18. 
All the best to our 'STAGE ART' performers competing at the Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North tonight at 6:00pm, 31/8/18. 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016! 
'29 Below' National Winners 2016!
'29 Below' National Winners 2016!
.jpg "JUNIOR DANCERS placed 1st at regionals 10/8/18 - through to Dance NZ Made Nationals in September 2018.")
.jpg "Emelye Brown at regionals 10/8/18. Directors Nomination for Dance NZ Made Solo Nationals in September 2018.")
.jpg "Lauren Phillips, Abby Squire & Emma Henare at regionals 10/8/18. Nominees for Dance NZ Solo Nationals in September 2018.")
.jpg "Senior Dancers performing at Dance NZ Made regionals on 10/8/18.")
.jpg "WHS band 'The Remnant' are getting ready for Friday's Smokefree Tangata Beats finals in AK. 'The Remnant' (from left) Wiremu Rogan, Cypress Kani-Hurinui, Toka Poa, Chester Nevil & Joshua Waitai, Chronicle 21/9/18.")
.gif "School Production cast & crew 'Rock of Ages' at the Opera House, 10-13 May 2017.")
