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Westland High School - Te Kura Tuarua o Hokitika

Newsletter • Poutū-te-rangi, - March 2020

Don't miss these events

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12 - 13 March - Senior school study for success
16 March - Gateway Health and Safety 2
19 March - Ara Institute of Canterbury visit
27 March - Mufti day for CanTeen 
1 April - Student led conferences
3 April - Gumboot up Mufti Day (Gold coin donation)
8 April - Last day of Term 1
28 April - First day of Term 2
5 May - Whole school cross country
8 May - Careers Expo

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 the Westland High School March newsletter.

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Westland High School Pandemic Plan

by Mr I. Murray - Principal

Attached is Westland High School's Pandemic plan. The templates within this plan are an example only and are altered for specific situations.

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Red Cross First aid course

by Westland High School

The Gateway students recently participated in a First aid course, a vital component of work placements.

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Westland High have a new league team.

by Miss Packham - Teacher

The Year 7 and 8's have formed a Westland High School League team.

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Connection with school in Nepal

by Mrs McMullan - Teacher

Students at Westland High form a supportive relationship with a school in Nepal.

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Christchurch Memorial Tree planting

by Westland High School

The Head students and Mr Murray attended the Christchurch memorial tree planting on the cycle trail.

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Sports Academy give back

by Westland High School

The Sports Academy recently helped out at Children's Day

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Athletics 2020

by Westland High School

The Westland High School 2020 Athletics day was another resounding success.

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Junior Swimming sports

by Westland High School

Everyone had a great time at the junior swimming sports last week.

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Drama and Dance Trip

by Mrs Ikiua - HOL Drama and Arts

The Drama and Dance students are fundraising to go to Auckland.

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Wildfoods stall

by Westland High School

A small team quickly pulled together to enter a stall in the Wildfoods festival last weekend, having lots of fun in the process.

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Secondary School's Show Jumping Competition

by J. Wellard - Guest Contributor

For the first time in a very long time Westland High School fielded an equestrian team for a Secondary Schools event in Canterbury.

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Town Vs Country Competition

by Middle School students

If you are interested in playing in the Town vs Country competition then go to the Gym Wednesday lunchtime.

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Bake Sale Friday 27th for CanTeen

by Westland High School

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Cake Raffle on Friday 27th for CanTeen

by Runanga Tauira

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The latest in Career opportunities and tertiary pathways.

by Mrs Weepu - Careers advisor

read further to find out about University events, visits, career opportunities and advice.

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Kai Whakapai — the new look canteen

Kai Whakapai is online!

by K. Fleming - Kai Whakapai

Kai Whakapai is now online! No more having to find cash, just login and complete your order and payment electronically.

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Shoes in the Gymnasium

by Westland High School

Looking after the brand new floor in the Gymnasium doesn't have to be expensive.

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Uniform requirements

by Westland High School

We have a very high expectation regarding uniform at Westland High School, with a range of items to meet everyone's needs.

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Do you need a new Chromebook?

by Westland High School

If you need a new chromebook or have any other queries regarding chromebooks please see Brooke in the office.

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Homework Club is back!

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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An opportunity for local businesses and entrepreneurs

by Y. Simpson.

The Westland technology, innovation and enterprise hub are running a series of business presentations with David Kinane as the presenter. Read more about how to register.

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Have you tried our e library?

by Westland High School

We have a range of books available, it's easy to use and there's no forgetting to bring the book back or losing it.

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Achievements

by Westland High School

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

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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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Message from the public health nurse.

by Public Health nurse

Please can all permission slips be returned, these were sent out before we went into lockdown and so have been resent again this week to year 8's. Thank you for your assistance.

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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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