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Westland High School - Te Kura Tuarua o Hokitika

Newsletter • Poutū-te-rangi - March 2021

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5 - 8 March - Kapa haka wananga
8 March - Junior swimming sports
10 - 12 March - Year 7 and 8 camp
11 March - ARA institute presentations
11 - 12 March - Year 13 PE trip
17 March - Hokitika district swimming sports
18 March - Ugly Shakespeare
19 March - Tabloid sports
24 March - West Coast swimming sports
24 - 25 March - Outdoor Ed Flat water trip (Level 1)
30 - 1 March - Outdoor Ed White water (Level 2)
2 - 6 April - Easter (No school)
7 April - Hokitika district athletics
8 - 9April - Rugby referee course
8 April - Canterbury swimming sports
16 April - Last day of term1
3 May - Term 2 begins

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 Westland High School newsletter for March 2021.

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What do you think is working in the school?

by Westland High School Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees want to hear from you as part of the school's consultation, to help them set the next Strategic plan, and overall future direction for the school.

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School expectation reminders

by Westland High School

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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Level 1 Outdoor Education

by Miss Packham - Teacher

The Level 1 Outdoor Education class had their first experience of learning to control a kayak in moving water this week. It wasn't the sunniest day to be on the water but the students had a great time.

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Visual Art

by Miss Packham - Teacher

JWD and J Te Reo two of the Junior classes have Visual Art this term with Miss Packham.

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Student work from Junior Te reo class

by Junior Te reo class

The year 7 students in J Te reo have been working on descriptions of their home.

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WHS Show jumping team

by J. Wellard - Guest contributor

The Westland High School Show jumping team recently competed in Canterbury.

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Fire station visit

by Cooper Reed - student

The Junior hub students are learning about water.

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Video: WHS Athletics

Athletics Results

by Westland High School

The school athletics day was another successful day for all involved.

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Senior boys keen to try out the latest styles by the Georgetown Barbers

Westland High School Careers News and Events

by Mrs Weepu (Whaea C) - Careers advisor

The Careers Team at Westland High School includes all of our staff. Our specialist careers staff work closely with HOL’s and whānau teachers at all levels. Particularly for senior (Years 11-13) students we provide a range of career education events and opportunities which assist students in exploring possibilities for their future.

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The Ugly Shakespeare Company

by Mrs Ikiua - HOL Drama and Arts

Romeo and Juliet in a 21st century setting.

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Careers events coming soon

by Mrs Weepu (Whaea C) - Careers advisor

There are a number of events coming up for students to help them narrow down a chosen pathway for their future.

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Wanted

by Westland High School

The students need your help, with donations of seeds, plants, plant pots.

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Toki Pounamu Chromebook Accounts

by Westland High School

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Parent portal

by Westland High SChool

Did you know you can view your child's attendance, academic transcript, timetable, notices, etc.... through the parent portal?

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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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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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