Principal’s Notes – May 2026
Let me start off with a question – “What is the sport with the largest number of participants in NZ?” Everyone I’ll bet knows the answer – NETBALL! Indicative of that huge level of participation, I can share with you…
School Donation – reminder
A reminder that now is a great time to pay your child’s school donation. School donations enable us to offer a wide range of educational opportunities and resources that enhance the learning experience for our ākonga/students. Your donation is vital…
Moe mai rā/Rest in peace to our friend & colleague, Nick Wilson
With deep sadness last week, our Principal, Ivan, and a small group of support staff farewelled our dear colleague and friend, Nick Wilson, the Principal of Ponsonby Intermediate School. A former PE teacher, Nick became the Principal of Ponsonby Intermediate…
Daequan Su achieves personal bests at Oceania Athletics Champs
Congratulations to our Year 13 student, Daequan Su, on his successes representing New Zealand (NZ) at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, Australia. Daequan really enjoyed his 9-day trip overseas, and the experience of competing at a high level of…
2026 WSCW Ball – tickets go on sale Tues 2nd June
The WSCW 2026 School Ball will be held on Saturday 25th July 2026 (i.e. end of Week 1, Term 3) at the Ellerslie Events Centre again, in their biggest ballroom on the ground floor (Newmarket Room). This year's theme is…
Springs Out Of Zone enrolments for 2027 (Y9 + Y10 only) & Open Week Tours
For 2027, Western Springs College will accept enrolments for students in Year 9 or Year 10 who are living out of zone (i.e. zone defined by the Western Springs College Enrolment Scheme), according to out of zone priorities 2 –…
Matt Day – Motor Racer
Matt Day has been keen on motor racing for as long as he can remember. It’s a passion which has been passed down to him, starting with his grandfather who raced in the 60’s. Matt’s family has a strong presence…
Our business students at the Grey Lynn markets
WSCW Yr 12 & 13 students have been selling their products, developed as part of an assessment, at the Grey Lynn Markets. There was a range of things to buy, as their business plans all differed according to their market…
Springs Open Week Tours – Term 3 Week 1
Open Week Tours - Western Springs College School tours at Western Springs College with the Principal (or a Senior Leader) will take place from Tuesday 21 July 2026 to Friday 25 July 2026 (Term 3, Week 1). The tours will…