Art and History Students Explore the Cultural Capital
Our senior Art and History students have just returned from an unforgettable four-day trip to Wellington, the cultural and political heart of Aotearoa.
The group had the unique opportunity to visit Parliament House, where they viewed the national art collection and observed Prime Minister’s Question Time in action—an eye-opening experience into the workings of government.
Art students were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of Weta Workshop, learning how world-famous film props are created. They also took part in a creative mural treasure hunt, engaging with the city’s vibrant public art scene.
A highlight for both groups was their visit to Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand’s national museum, where they explored a wide range of exhibitions that brought art, history, and culture to life.
Meanwhile, History students visited the moving Holocaust exhibition, deepening their understanding of global history through powerful first-hand accounts and historical artefacts.
The trip offered a rich blend of hands-on learning, creative inspiration, and meaningful reflection—an amazing way to experience the capital city.
A huge thank you to the amazing teachers who organised and accompanied our students on this trip — Ms Ferguson, Mr Rogers, Mr Major, and Ms Managh. Your time, effort, and support made this experience possible!
Student Leader Romie Dargaville had this to say about the trip:
My highlights of the Wellington trip were seeing all the nice art at Parliament, around the streets and especially Te Papa.
I also loved going to the parliamentary questions, and they made me think about going into politics: it was all the arguing and yelling that piqued my interest.
The dinners were so good at the night markets, and I really enjoyed making friends with the new international students and hanging out with friends in their hostel rooms.
