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Newsletter • Haratua - May 2020

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Parent Portal Calendar Link

3 July - Last day of Term 2 

Online Learning will continue until we are advised by the Ministry of Education, that we can return to physical classroom teaching.

Click on the Parent Portal Calendar link to see the full school calendar. Due to working remotely we are having difficulties uploading minor updates to the Parent portal calendar. Emails will be sent directly to parents if any changes or updates concern your whanau and rangatahi/young person.

Contents

From the Principal's Desk

by Mr Murray - Principal

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

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Message from the APL's

by Mrs Reeves, Miss Bateup and Ms Hulme - Academic and Pastoral Leaders

'Thank you' from the Academic and Pastoral Leaders.

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Acrostic poems by JVE

by Ms Veale - Junior hub teacher

Ms Veale's Junior class have been creating acrostic poems.

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Art competition

by Miss Mallinson - Visual art teacher

We have had many talented artists entries into our Art competition currently still in progress.

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Keeping on, with Learning and Wellbeing

by Mr Brailsford - Deputy Principal

Mr Brailsford - Deputy Principal gives us some pointers and tips on how to take care of ourselves during lockdown. With some great resources as well.

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Careers update

by Mrs Weepu (Whaea C) - Careers advisor and Bilingual class teacher

Career guidance is a collaborative effort by staff, teachers, whānau members, and community partners. This information is provided to assist with career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation of students with the objective of facilitating a successful transition into post-secondary opportunities and the 21st century global workplace.

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Tips for managing Covid-19 anxiety

by Westland High School

The current situation can be a very anxious and stressful time for many people. Find out more in the article below.

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Lockdown photo competition

by Westland High School

Read on to find out more about our lockdown photo competition and the winners for the first weeks draw.

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Westland High School student online lesson etiquette

by Westland High School

All students are expected to follow the school online etiquette. Some teachers may have extra additions to this etiquette that relates to learning while in their class only. They will share these with you if they do.

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Kai Whakapai Updates

by Kate Fleming - Kai Whakapai

At this stage it is still undetermined how the cafe will be able to operate once we are able to reopen. There are a few options.

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Girlboss apply now

by Westland High School

GirlBoss NZ was founded with a single mission: to close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

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Lincoln University

by Lincoln University

Key dates for the remainder of the year, for Lincoln University.

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Skool Loop app

by Westland High School

Download the Skool Loop app to message us absentees and receive newsletters.

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