CREATIVE SHIRLEY DIRECTORY
The Creative Shirley Directory is your guide to all the creative groups you can be part of at school. Whether you love art, music, drama, design, culture, or trying something completely new, this is where you will find your people. Getting involved is a great way to express yourself, build confidence, and be part of a community that celebrates creativity in all its forms. Dive in and discover where your creativity can take you.
PURPOSE
Shirley Boys’ High School’s Creative Shirley is charged with the responsibility of providing a quality creative program for our students.
Creative activities offer opportunities for students to:
- Have FUN
- Demonstrate the school values of Whakaute: Respect, BTB: Better than before, Tuakiri: Character, and Hononga: Belonging
- Pursue aims of excellence, personal achievement, and self-discipline
- Improve self-esteem and confidence
- Enhance cultural skills
- Establish friendships with other students within and beyond the school
- Meet and get to know teachers outside the classroom
- Develop leadership and ‘followership’ skills
Opportunities will be available in a diverse range of activities for all to participate in, enjoy, and achieve at a level appropriate to their development, skill, and potential.
We aim to maximize the resources available in the school and our immediate community, increasing opportunities for participation at all levels while facilitating the transition into SBHS from contributing schools and into community groups for school leavers. We provide the best possible facilities and resources for the effective delivery of our creative programs.
The music, art, drama, performance technology, dance, and cultural groups all fall under the banner of the Creative Shirley Committee, and we aim to offer all students the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities, whether at the highest skill level or just starting out. This guide outlines the opportunities in the Performing Arts, Music, and Clubs and activities available to students, as well as expectations of participants and selection policies. Clubs and Activity Groups are created throughout the school year. Look at the daily notices for more information.
Highlights throughout the year include Poly Fest in term 1, a Matariki performance event in term 2, the Musical Showcase in term 3, Kapa haka performances throughout the year, and the major Drama production, a collaboration between Shirley and Avonside, which takes place every second year. Pop-up concerts and events also happen regularly, and these will be advertised on the school’s social media platforms. If you are looking for one of these platforms, search on Facebook for Shirley Boys’ High School Creative Shirley; you should find it. There are also different groups set up for Māori and Pacifica students as well as pop-up groups each year, and you will find the most updated links to these on the Shirley Boys High School website
VISION
At Shirley Boys’ High School, we believe that education involves learning and citizenship both inside and outside the classroom. Supporting our extensive Spartans Sport program is Creative Shirley. Shirley Boys’ High School students will achieve personal growth and success through involvement in our Creative Shirley programs.
We will achieve this vision by:
- Providing opportunities for students to be involved in a broad range of music, art, drama, performance technology, dance, cultural groups, and clubs
- Establishing and maintaining facilities, technology, and equipment suitable for developing a diverse range of creative activities
- Encouraging students to strive toward BTB (Better than Before)
- Fostering lifelong friendships, developing leadership skills, and experiencing education outside the classroom
- Putting the student at the centre of the decision-making process
- Providing pathways from our contributing schools and to our community groups and organizations
- Actively promoting the principles and philosophy of the Shirley Man
Code of Conduct
Students are expected to give total commitment to the Creative Shirley code they have selected to be involved in.
Students will show that it is an honour to represent Shirley Boys’ High School and will treat all performers with respect and courtesy.