Nga mihi nui kia koutou katoa. Welcome to the Westland High School October newsletter.

Read this article to ensure you still have access to your digital work.

Read on for exam information and expectations.

During the holidays our Senior tourism class went to Vietnam and saw some beautiful sights.

Sam Hewitt recently did exceptionally well at the National Junior Freeride competition.

We have had 6 new students enrol in our school since the start of Term 4.

Congratulations to the students who were awarded the new Manaakitanga Values Recognition Award, last week at Assembly.

Our Seniors have been busy all year working on their Senior Art portfolios for NCEA.

Layk Scowen writes about his experience at the Boyle River leadership camp with Ryan Jones.

Our Korfball team achieved some spectacular wins against teams and players who have been playing for years. Well done: you played superbly!

The first West Coast Korfball tournament was held between Westland High School junior players and St Mary’s School teams.

A number of our student competed at the Westland Spring Horse Show in Hokitika on Sunday 13th October.

Two of our students recently competed in the Springston Trophy Pony Club Teams event. Read on to find out more about the event.

Read on to find more about how to have your say as a parent about the school uniform and cell phones in school.

Students, staff, community, whānau are invited to give feedback and input into the development of next year's careers education activities. A simple to use questionnaire is available.... Please participate - your input is important to us.

Jane Brownie our International Director show cases Westland in Europe.

Thank you to Evan Jones Construction for their valued support with our many projects currently underway.

In March 2020 there is a expo on careers in the transport industry

Interested in Agbusiness or commerce? Interested in scholarships generally? Need a student loan? More information below

Read on to hear more about how Kai Whakapai (our fantastic school canteen) is doing.

This year, as well as business sponsorship, we are offering family and friends the option to support the production of the magazine. A one line message costs $25. It could be " Sponsored by X family" or " Sponsored by Year 13 student, YZ, in thanks"..... or similar.

All trophies need to be returned to the office for this year's recipients.

Fancy a good night out? The Rugby and Classics students going to Italy are putting on a quiz to coincide with the Rugby World cup final.

These are the dates that the school is open for at the beginning of the year to purchase uniforms, stationery and re-provision chromebooks etc...

The international programme is building the numbers of students taking up the opportunity to study abroad.

Come along and support the Senior Art students by attending their separate exhibition dates.

You can help our school raise funds by donating your fuel discount from the Challenge Service station at the counter to Westland High School.

Family photo shoot fundraiser, 9th November. Westland High School Room 11.

Need a hand with homework? Or just a quiet place to get assessments done? Come along to homework club where a teacher is on hand to help.

We want to hear about all student achievements, past and present.

The Dental Service Caravan will be visiting our Year 7 & 8 students beginning on the 16th October (this is 3 days earlier than expected) - please see above for more information.

SchoolDocs host our policy and procedure website. If you want to look at any policy/procedure or wish to participate in the policy review cycle then this is what you're looking for.

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How’s your hearing? Even young people can lose hearing through noise exposure, heredity and some medical conditions. If you feel you are not hearing well, have your hearing checked before starting tertiary education or entering the work force. I provide FREE (MOH funded) hearing tests and advice for people 16 years and over. Heather Talbott, Life Unlimited Hearing Therapy. Call 0800 008 011 for an appointment in Hokitika.

All the latest of what's happening in and around Hokitika and the West Coast.