Tinā: Paradisum Fundraiser Screening (Epsom Girls Grammar School)

Paradisum is excited to have been invited to the NZCF Big Sing National Finale in Dunedin at the end of August this year.

As with any trip of this size, a massive effort is underway with fundraising and making sure everyone can get there, which the students have been very proactive in planning.

Paradisum invite you to join them for a screening of Tinā on Monday 28 July, 6.30pm at the Lido.

If you haven't yet had the opportunity to see Tinā, this is the event for you!

Tinā is the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival. Struggling after the death of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta reluctantly takes on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school and is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration, and love. Using the power of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion for being a teacher and mother.

The film sees the students enter the Big Sing competition and includes a small cameo by students of Paradisum (now alumni).

Please join us for this beautiful film, the largest grossing film in NZ for 2025.