From the Principal's Desk
Nga mihi nui kia koutou katoa. Welcome to the 2020 School year and the Westland High School February newsletter.
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17 February - Teacher only day (Staff professional development)
19 February - School Athletics
10 March - NZ Army band performance
10 March - West Coast Secondary Schools (WCSS) Athletics
11 - 16 March - Senior drama trip
12 - 13 March - Senior school study for success
16 March - Gateway Health and Safety 2
19 March - Ara Institute of Canterbury visit
27 March - Reports sent home
1 April - Student led conferences
3 April - Gumboot up Mufti Day (Gold coin donation)
8 - 27 April - Classics/Rugby trip to Italy
8 April - Last day of Term 1
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
Teachers only day 17th February
Remember we have a Teachers only day on Monday 17th February.
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Important NCEA information for students
The 2020 NCEA exam schedule is out. The NCEA exam dates have been moved back due to Covid -19 to give students more time to prepare.
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The Junior Hub
We have had big changes happening within the Junior school over the holiday break.
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Waka cards and encouraging positive student behaviours
Westland High School uses WAKA cards as a way of encouraging and supporting positive behaviour of students in class and around the school.
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South Island Pony Clubs show jumping champs 🏇
Thre Westland High School students recently competed in the South Island Pony Clubs show jumping championship for 2020. Well done team.
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Westland High School Netball trials
Open to all students Year 7 to 13's. Give it a go!
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Ara Institute of Canterbury are coming to visit.
Ara Institute of Canterbury provide a range of tertiary education programmes and pathways. They will be visiting our school on the 19th March.
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Career opportunities and information
Read on to find out more about the latest career opportunities, support and programmes available.
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Have you tried our e library?
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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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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Message from the Secretary of Education
As you will have seen in the media the situation is rapidly evolving internationally concerning the coronavirus. Read on to find out more regarding steps you can take, erring on the side of caution.
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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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