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Arts and Culture are both areas that thrive at Pāpāmoa College. As well as curriculum programmes for the Arts, we feature a number of co-curricular opportunities for our students. These include art exhibitions, bands and solo artists. Rockquest and Tangata Beats are always promoted for students who have the drive and support to enter these national competitions. Visiting musicians and performers are regular features on the arts scene. Dance competitions are another national opportunity for students to perform. Theatre excursions are regular occurrences and we have a biannual full school production that involves students from across the school. 

Kapa Haka is strong and we have had a large Kapa with students from all levels as well as a Senior and Junior Kapa. They feature at the Rā Whakangāhau and other performances throughout the year. Manu Kōrero is an opportunity for speakers in Te Reo and English to take the stage and compete at a school, regional, and even national level. Our Pasifika group also performs throughout the year and is a growing and dynamic group that performs items from different Pasifika cultures. A separate Cook Island drumming group has started and they also have begun to perform for school and visitors. As well as this we have an Indian dance troupe where traditional costumes and dances contrast with modern music.