Representing the pinnacle of cultural celebration among North Shore Catholic schools, this treasured event brought together our whānau from 7 schools

When Rosmini College opened its doors on Tuesday 1 September for the annual Catholic Schools Kapa Haka Showcase, the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Representing the pinnacle of cultural celebration among North Shore Catholic schools, this treasured event brought together our whānau from Carmel College, St Joseph’s, St Leo’s, St John’s, Stella Maris, and St Mary’s Primary.

From the opening chants, the stage erupted with pure grit and passion. The youngest performers from our feeder primary schools set an exceptionally high bar, delivering fierce, spine-tingling renditions of traditional waiata and haka. Each participating school brought an original 15-to-20-minute bracket, turning the showcase into a masterclass of rhythm, pride, and storytelling.

Our own Rosmini rōpū took the stage for a compelling 17-minute set, debuting fresh choreography and newly learned items that reflected months of disciplined preparation. The power and unity shown by our boys truly embodied the spirit of our school.

Interested in being part of this incredible experience? We welcome all students to join our kapa haka rōpū! Come along on Tuesdays in room E2 for breakfast at 7:30am followed by practice, or join us for Friday morning practice at 8:00am in E2.

Check out a video of the Rosmini performance here.