From the Principal's Desk
Nga mihi nui kia koutou katoa. Welcome to the the Westland High School August newsletter.
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10 August - Canterbury University visit
10 - 11 August - WCSS Basketball competition
11 - 14 August - Level 1 / 2 Outdoor Ed Mountain expedition to Temple Basin
12 August - Canterbury Primary Cross country champs
17 - 22 August - Lion King Jnr (School Production)
17 - 21 August - Outdoor Ed Sea Kayak trip to Abel Tasman
19 - 20 August - WCSS Netball competition
19 - 20 August - Middle School Conferences (More information in the newsletter)
24 - 28 August - Assessment week (More information in the newsletter)
24 August - Year 7 and 8 Netball
25 - 26 August - WCSS Football competition
27 August - Defence force recruitment officer visit
31 August - 1st XV Rugby
1 September - Group and sports team photos
2 - 3 September - Junior School Conferences (More information in the newsletter)
3 September - NCEA, Trades academy, Gateway evening.
7 September - Course and subject selections 2021 (More information in the newsletter)
7 - 8 September - Riccarton Sports Exchange
23 September - Te Hui Ahurei o nga Kura o Te Tai Poutini (West Coast Kapa Haka Competition)
25 September - School Ball
25 September - last day of Term 3
- Click on the Parent Portal Calendar link to see the full school calendar. We are still receiving cancellations and date changes to events on our calendar. We continue to work through these and update parents as we are informed.
Contents
Student led, Parent Teacher conferences
The Junior and Middle School have parent teacher conferences coming up.
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Farewell to Amelie 🇩🇪
Amelie Fleischmann our International student leaves us, we wish her safe travels and all the best.
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Matariki Festival
The Matariki festival was a wonderful night, thank you to everyone involved.
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Course selections 2021
Course selections for 2021 will be happening week 8 beginning 7th September.
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Tuia Wananga
The Westland High School students recently attended a Tuia wānanga at Arahura Marae.
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Westland High School rugby
The first game of rugby this year, in the postponed 2020 competition, took place in week 2, and was a great success.
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West Coast Secondary School Badminton
Westland High School was triumphant in the Annual West Coast Secondary Schools tournament held at Westland High School recently.
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West Coast Cross country champs
The weather held off long enough for the Westland High School representatives to compete in the West Coast Cross Country champs.
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The Spirit of Adventure
Thanks to Heads up for kids for their donation towards the Spirit of Adventure group.
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Art competition winners
We had some wonderful art created over the lockdown period.
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Update from the Arts department
The Arts department have been exceptionally busy lately with an Arts Evening, Lion King Jr rehearsals and ShowQuest.
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Senior Assessment
Senior Assessment week starts Monday 24th August - Friday 28th August.
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Careers and University updates
Career guidance is a collaborative effort of guidance 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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'How it works' evening - NCEA,Trades and more.
This is an evening with information on NCEA, Trades Academy, Gateway, Outdoor Education and the Sports Academy.
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School expectation reminders
It's important to remember what the school expectations are, included in the article are a reminder of some of our school expectations.
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Kai Whakapai Updates
Kai Whakapai is our school canteen bringing you nutritious wholesome food made with aroha. Keeping the students well feed on well balanced food to help them power through the day.
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Homework Club
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.
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School group and sports team photos
Sports team and group photos will be taking place September 1st.
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Policy and Procedure review
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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Community News and Events
All the latest of what's happening in and around Hokitika and the West Coast.
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