From the Principal's Desk
Nga mihi nui kia koutou katoa. Welcome to the the Westland High School June newsletter.
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3 July - Last day of Term 2
20 July - First day of Term 3
20 - 23 July - Civil defence emergency course (trades academy)
24 July - Matariki festival
28 July - Year 7 and 8 Rugby
28 - 29 July - WCSS Girls basketball tournament
29 July - WCSS Badminton competition
29 July - West Coast cross country
29 July - Arts evening
30 - 31 July - Junior Fist aid programme
7 - 8 September - Riccarton Sports Exchange
23 September - Te Hui Ahurei o nga Kura o Te Tai Poutini (West Coast Kapa Haka Competition)
25 September - School Ball
25 September - last day of Term 3
- Click on the Parent Portal Calendar link to see the full school calendar. We are still receiving cancellations and date changes to events on our calendar. We continue to work through these and update parents as we are informed.
Contents
Values badges awarded
This Friday we had the end of term assembly. Values awards were presented to reflect the positive attitudes, leadership and dispositions of our students.
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A Short story by Ella Stewart
Miss McLaughlin's Year 10 English class were set a creative writing assessment in which they were given the freedom to present it in whatever format they liked. Ella chose a video format.
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'Better now'. A short story by Poppy Johnston-Coates
Miss McLaughlin's Year 10 English class were set a creative writing assessment in which they were given the freedom to present it in whatever format they liked. This is Poppy's short story.
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Westland High celebrate PRIDE.
Students organised a free mufti day to celebrate Global PRIDE day (Saturday 2th June) at school.
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Westland High School Soroptimist group
Soroptimist International of Westland are supporting a student group at Westland High School.
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Outdoor Education
The Outdoor Ed classes have been doing what they do best, learning outdoors, about the world around us.
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Cross country 2020
This years cross country was another well organised event, that many students got behind and supported.
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Westland High School Alumni visit
We were really lucky to have Professor David Mitchell visit our school and talk with our staff about what makes a good teacher.
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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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Westland High School and Community Production
Auditions are taking place and then the hard work begins before we all get to enjoy the show.
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Matariki Festival
A group of students at Westland High School are organising an event for the community to celebrate Matariki Festival for next term.
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Astronomy opportunity
A sponsorship opportunity is available for a Senior student to attend the annual astronomy conference in Wellington.
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Careers Information
Find out about scholarships on offer, tertiary education open days and opportunities to decide what pathway suits you best.
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Kamar 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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Homework Club
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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School Photos
School photos are available for purchase through Photo Corner directly or through the school.
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Policy and Procedure review
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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Community News and Events
All the latest of what's happening in and around Hokitika and the West Coast.
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