The Arts

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An integral part of BMC culture

 

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The arts play a major role in the life of Blue Mountain College.

The arts department of Blue Mountain College covers myriad subjects. Everything from art, photography, design, dramatic arts, performance, music and singing. We help our pupil's channel their inner creativity and provide guidance for them to express themselves as individuals as well as share collective responsibility in productions.

​Each year we hold a Performing Arts Festival. After weeks of preparation, every student performs a part in a form group and a house group. They are also given the opportunity to compete for other roles. The best performances feature in a public Pot Pourri Concert held at our local West Otago Community Centre hall.

​In alternate years we stage a major production, and enter the Stage Challenge. Pupils are encouraged to participate in local cultural activities external to the school curriculum, such as the Kapa Haka, and the annual production put on by the West Otago Theatrical Society.

When performance in dramatic arts is combined with positive reinforcement, pupils develop confidence and a greater level of self-esteem. Also, it teaches them to work within a team environment, and helps improve public speaking skills.