Changes to the Timetable for 2024

This change comes as a result of our commitment to providing a learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of our students while optimising their educational journey. This specific change better supports six subjects for Year 11 students while still maintaining a pastoral program that supports their development and maximum contact time with their classroom teachers. Year 12 and Year 13 students will continue to study five subjects as standard. The change also improves the ability of the school to engage with outside providers for educational experiences, thus enhancing the experience for the students.

Key information about the change include:

Days on the school calendar will be numbered 1-10.  A Monday will always be either a Day 1 or Day 6. A Tuesday will always be either Day 2 or Day 7 and so on.

School will continue to start at 8:30 am and finish at 3:20 pm, apart from Wednesdays, when the finish time will remain at 2:30 pm.

All periods remain one hour long, except for Period 5 on Wednesdays, which will be 50 minutes.

The Special Character slot in the afternoon will follow the same schedule as it has been previously.

Sample Timetable

We firmly believe that this shift to a 10-day timetable aligns with our dedication to providing a progressive and effective educational experience for our students.

Students wishing to change subjects at the start of the academic year

If your daughter has an issue with her learning programme, they must make contact with their dean. Please see the contact details below. Senior students have been sent information about the correct process from Mr Errin Nin, Deputy Principal - Reporting.

• Year 9 Dean - Aimee Donovan: yr9dean@wdsg.school.nz
• Year 10 Dean - Allison Peters and Jo Munn: yr10dean@wdsg.school.nz
• Year 11 Dean - Nicola Ratima: yr11dean@wdsg.school.nz
• Year 12 Dean - Sarah Urlich: y12dean@wdsg.school.nz
• Year 13 Dean - Koka Faith: y13dean@wdsg.school.nz