From the Principal's Desk
Nga mihi nui kia koutou katoa. Welcome to the Westland High School November newsletter.
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3 December - Senior Prize giving
3 December - School Leavers 'sign out' day.
9 December - Junior and Middle School Prize giving
11 December - 12pm Last day of school for 2019
2020 School Year
20 January - School office opens (make appointments for course confirmation)
22 January - School uniform and stationery shop open (10am - 2.30pm)
27 January - Teacher only day (Staff professional development)
28 January - Teacher only day (Combined Schools professional development)
29 January - Year 11 to 13 course confirmation appointments
30 January - Year 9 to 10 course confirmation appointments
31 January - First day back for the whole school
This is just a small selection of the events that take place daily in school. Click on the Parent Portal Calendar link to see the full school calendar.
Contents
If you are leaving school you need to read this!
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Middle School dance class visit Alan Bryant rest home.
The middle school dance class has been working hard this term towards understanding and developing Musical Theatre dance knowledge and experience.
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Science Fun Challenge day
West Coast Science Educators ran a science challenge day.
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Senior NCEA Level 3 Art Students
Our Seniors have been busy all year working on their Senior Art portfolios for NCEA.
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Trades Academy Awards
This year we saw a number of our students receive special awards at the West Coast Trades Academy Prize Giving.
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Students receive Awards
At the 1st November assembly, a number of our students received special awards for recognition of their hard work and dedication in their chosen fields.
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This years Te Hui Ahurei full recorded performance
The students of J Te Reo have written about their experiences on the day of this years Te Hui Ahurei o nga kura o te Tai Poutini.
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Students achieve High awards at Bluelight Course
Coby Foster and Legion Nuku both participated in the Bluelight Police programme recently and came away with high awards.
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Otago Museum visit
We were fortunate to have a visit from Otago Museum this term to bring us some exhibits.
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Student success with Rubgy League
One of our students, Hamish Miller, has been achieving great things within Rugby League recently.
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Ms Krakosky exhibits her work
Our Hard materials technology teacher, Ms Krakosky is currently exhibiting her work in Greymouth. It's stunning so don't miss it.
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2019 Education Review Office report
We have received our 2019 confirmed ERO report.
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Survey Results - Uniform and Cellular Phones
During this term, we sought your feedback through a short survey on both Uniform (jackets) and the use of cellphones at school. The response to the survey has been overwhelming, a very high response rate, thank you.
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Careers Update
1. ElectroNet is looking for apprentices. 2. Yoobee is offering holiday courses in animation and design .. - see attachments
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Don't miss this great talk on supporting our young girls in a world of damaging beauty ideals.
Get extra credits with Summer school
You can enrol online to complete extra credits over the summer period with Te Kura correspondence school.
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Cyber safety
Below is an article from the Education family Zone newsletter regarding cyber safety and keeping our children safe. There are many resources on their site for parents with great hints and tips for parents managing a cyber world.
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Innovative Young Minds
The Innovative Young Minds (IYM) programme is designed to encourage young women to explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics and high-tech manufacturing – fields called the STEMM sector. A fantastic opportunity for Year 11 and 12 girls.
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2020 Start of Year opening dates.
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...
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Help our school raise funds
You can help our school raise funds by donating your fuel discount from the Challenge Service station at the counter to Westland High School.
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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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