From the Principal's Desk
Nga mihi nui kia koutou katoa. Welcome to the Westland High School newsletter for April 2022.
Visit this article28 - 1 April - Life Education bus onsite for Junior school
31 - 1 April - Outdoor Education Water trip Level 1
4 - 7 April - Uniformed Services (Trades academy)
6 - 8 April - Outdoor Education Kayak trip Level 3
7 April - Lincoln University presentation
11 - 14 April - Adventure Tourism Leadership (Trades academy)
11 - 12 April - Physics camp (years 12 and 13) tbc
6 - 8 April - Outdoor Education Water trip (Middle school)
15 April - Good Friday (No school)
16 April - Term 1 Ends
2 May - Term 2 Begins
Click on the Parent Portal Calendar link to see the full school calendar. We regularly receive cancellations and date changes to events on our calendar, due to the ever changing nature of the pandemic. We continue to work through these and update parents as we are informed.
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Thank you to the Hazeldine family
Ron and Jill have been a very large support to the student exchange programme at Westland High School over the years
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Art success for students at Westland High School
Congratulations to the students who received endorsements for their art portfolios this year
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Outdoor Education on the Ahaura river
The Level 1 Outdoor Education class had a great time last week on their first overnight trip for the year.
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Far from Frozen II
On 29 and 30 March, Otago Museum brought their roadshow, called Far From Frozen II, to Lazar Hall in Hokitika. We were lucky enough to be invited to attend and sent some of our classes to learn about Antarctica and climate change.
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Buller West Coast Swim champs
On Saturday 2nd April, Hokitika Swim Club took part in Buller West Coast Champs, which was held in Greymouth at the Westland Recreation Centre.
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South Island Town and Country Swim Meet
A number of our very talented swimmers recently competed in Blenheim for the SI Town and Country swim meet.
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Important information regarding NCEA
The Ministry of Education are undertaking changes within NCEA.
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Supporting positive behaviour
Students at Westland High School are encouraged to do the right thing, being polite and respectful of others and their property. Demonstrating tikanga by encouraging others to do the right thing, uphold the mana of themselves and others.
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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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Take a look at MoneyHub NZ
MoneyHub has useful resources covering CVs and practice questions for interviews check them out and apply for student jobs with confidence.
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Parent portal
Did you know you can view your child's attendance, academic transcript, timetable, notices, etc.... through the parent portal?
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Keep Yourself in the Loop
Policies and Procedures
Westland High School follows a review schedule to maintain, update and review all policies.
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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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