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Newsletter • Hōngongoi - July 2019

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Term 3
23 - 31 July - Our visiting Japanese students begin their visit to WHS
24 July - WCSS Badminton
31 July - WCSS Year 9 and 10 Basketball
3 August - Senior music trip to see NZSO
4 - 8 August - WCTA Adventure Tourism
6 August - WCSS Senior Netball
7 August - U15 rugby warm up game
7 - 14 August - Our visiting Chinese students begin their visit to WHS
13 August - Ski trip, WCSS Senior Boys and Girls Basketball, Yr 13 OE Mountain Expeditions
19 August - Senior Assessment week
26 - 30 August - ERO visit
30 August - Daffodil Day mufti day
6 September - Teacher only day (No School)
23 September - Te Hui Ahurei o Ngā kura o Te Tai Poutini (The West Coast Kapa Haka Competition)
28 September - Senior tourism class Vietnam trip

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

From the Principal's Desk

by Mr Murray - Principal

Nga mihi nui kia koutou katoa. Welcome to the last newsletter for term two as we finish school for the holiday break.

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Senior assessment schedules

by Westland High School

Get ahead of the game and ensure school is less stressful by keeping tabs on your assessment schedules.

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Our French students visit St Mary's.

by Mrs J. Brownie - International Director

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Video: Anika Ngaamo competing in Ngā Whakataetae Manu Kōrero ki Waitaha 2019 

Anika Ngaamo competing in Ngā Whakataetae Manu Kōrero ki Waitaha 2019.

by Westland High School

We congratulate Anika Ngaamo for her speech at the regional secondary school's speech competition in Christchurch.

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Year 9 William Pike Challenge Award

by Mrs Simpson - Director - Pathways

16 Students from Year 9 are taking up a challenge by choice - it includes community service, passion project and outdoors activities.

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An energetic double shot espresso. Made in 25 seconds and under.

Senior students practice their coffee making at a Barista course.

by Katelyn Smith - student and Ms A. Greig - Gateway Coordinator

A group of senior students went to Tai Poutini to participate in a three day Barista course. Learning all about the art of making coffee.

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J Te Reo share their skills in National Volunteer Week

by Mrs Weepu (Whaea C) - J Te Reo

The gift of raranga harakeke (flax weaving) and giving back to the community.

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Careers Update

by Mrs Simpson, Director - Pathways

Upcoming events

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Pathways Roadshow - a success

by Mrs Simpson- Director, Pathways

The feedback from staff and students who attended the West Coast Pathways Roadshow indicated it was a very worthwhile career education event.

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Outdoor Education trip to Craigieburn Forest Park

by J. Brownie - International Director

The Year 12 and 13 Outdoor Education class recently went on an overnight tramp in the majestic looking Craigieburn Forest.

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Westland Brass Band

Westland Brass band perform at assembly

by Westland High School

Students were lucky enough to receive a performance from several members of the Westland Brass Band. Three of these members are students at our school.

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Mélissa by Gwen Bodiou

Art to inspire

by Westland High School

'Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time' - Thomas Merton

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The Year 7 and 8 rugby team play against Paroa

by Mr M. Waller - HOL English, Rugby academy coach

A strong game was fought, with some outstanding potential.

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WHS Year 7 / 8 Gymnastics Team. 1st placed team in Primary Schools & Canterbury Gymnastics.Jessie Smith, Thomas Bisdee(3rd rings and floor) Riley Fleming (1st rings) Abby Brokenshire 

Westland High School Gymnastics team

by Mrs C. Cosson - guest contributor

The Westland High School Gymnastics team recently competed in Christchurch.

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Pony Club success

by Mrs J. Wellard - guest contributor

Westland High School students are achieving great results through their participation in Pony club.

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The Westland High School Ball 2019 (Friday 5th July)

by Westland High School

We wish all the students a wonderful night for the school ball.

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Kai Whakapai - food made good

by Kate and Pascale - Kai Whakapai

Kai Whakapai is the name of our school canteen with a difference. Read on to find out how our first term, with the wonderful new venture, has progressed.

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Policy and Procedure review

by Westland High School

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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Achievements

by Westland High School

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

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Hokitika Hub community digital toolkit sessions

by Westland High School

Ever wondered just exactly what this learning with chrome books is all about? Well these are the workshops for you.

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Lunch Clubs

by Westland High School

Don't forget our popular lunch clubs.

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Homework Club

Homework Club

by Westland High School

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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Instagram

by Westland High School

Follow us on instagram

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New non emergency number.

by Westland High School

The NZ Police have launched a new non emergency number, 105. Red on to find out more about when to use this number.

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Community news 

Community News and Events

by Westland High School

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

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