At Year 9 level all students do Music, Dance and Drama as part of their learning programme. They may then choose to take these subjects in the following years if they have an interest and ability in them.

CULTURAL

Kapa Haka group Te Piringatahi Kapa Haka Roopu that performs at functions and competition events.

Polynesian Group Polinetia Fa’atasi that encourages students to develop their awareness and understanding of Polynesian culture through languages, arts and recreation activities and who also perform at festivals in Tokoroa and other centres.

Forest View supports students who apply to become American Field Scholars and go abroad to study for a year. We also host many students from a wide variety of other countries and cultures.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students can choose from a wide variety of extra curricular activities to extend their knowledge and ability in these areas.

PERFORMANCE

Free instruction in a range of musical instruments as a part of a student’s learning programme.

Annual drama and musical productions that includes acting, dancing and live music regularly involving over 80 students.

Performing Arts exchange with Dargaville High School. This is an annual event and students take part in a range of cultural activities.

The Stage Band that enters competitions and can perform for the school.

The Singing Groups that perform at school functions.

The Shakespeare Festival competition, an annual event that the school enters.

The Smokefree Rockquest that ardent band members have entered for several years.

The Subway Stage Challenge that involves a large number of students in a eight minute stage production with a message.

FORMAL SPEAKING PERFORMANCE

Debating is a strength in the school.

There are 2 senior teams and juniors are encouraged to become involved and to develop their debating skills.

MOCK UNITED NATIONS COMPETITION

This is held annually at the University of Waikato and the school enters teams and debates issues of international importance with and against students from many North Island schools.

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