Held under the school’s alternative constitution enabling co-governance. A copy of the alternative constitution, promulgated 14 March 2019, is online at gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2019-go1165. Declaration of Parent-elected board member results 3-year term: Josh DOUBTFIRE 78 Louise GARDINER 195 Richard GREEN 103 Carol…
Atea Co Heads of House Clare Smith responsible for Yr 11 smithc@wsc.school.nz Benjamin Allen responsible for Yr 9, 10 & 12 allenb@wsc.school.nz Kapura Co Heads of House Tetoki Tepaki responsible for Yr 9 & 11 tepakit@wsc.school.nz…
Principal’s Notes: It is with much pleasure that I announce the appointment of Julie Debreceny to the position of associate principal here at Western Springs College/Ngā Puna o Waiōrea. I know the community will be overjoyed at this appointment as…
This article seeks to answer some frequently asked questions whānau have about earphones at school. Why are earphones a recommended item on the stationary list? For kaiako and ākonga (teachers and students) to best utilise our Innovative Learning Environment (ILE),…
We appear to have ‘scooped the pool’ by taking out all of the major architectural awards this year for our new school. We began by taking first prize in the education category of the NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA) Auckland…
Despite all the disruptions of this year the Peace Ambassadors have packed in lots of events and activities. As well as raising money for charities there has been a strong focus on volunteering over the last 2 years, including visiting…
Given the budget constraints this year, the decision has been made to do an online companion Yearbook website only. Here is the 2019 version. The 2020 version will be ready from mid December onward.
Zoo trips Some of our Year 9 classes have visited the zoo over the last few weeks, to learn about global sustainability, animal adaptations & rongoā Māori. Check out some photos below. Walk across the Auckland Volcanic Field…
Huge congratulations to the 2020 Year 13 Scholarship winners. In what was a challenging year, Western Springs College - Ngā Puna O Waiōrea students did themselves proud, with over 51 scholarships and several special awards - including a Prime Minister's Vocational…
