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Principal's Notes

Three key events that I am highlighting in this issue: Senior Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews: These are scheduled for Thursday June 25th in the Ken Havill Centre and Waioteao. We have closed the school for the day to maximise booking opportunities, and interviews will be bookable from 10.00 am in the morning until 7.00 pm in the evening. Note that I have …
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Senior Student Whanau Report Interview Day

The Student/whānau/teacher interviews to discuss senior reports are on Thursday 25th June from 10am until 7pm. School will be closed on this day. Interviews can be booked at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and the school code for the bookings is urmp5 or alternatively you can use the direct link which is here. Any teachers that are away on leave will email whānau directly. All interviews will be …
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Junior Reports

Junior reports will be issued early in Term 3 just before the scheduled Junior Report Evening in Week 3. These reports will reflect progress in subjects from both Term 1 and Term 2 this year. Further information will be provided closer to the time.
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NCEA Changes for 2020

We know some of our students - and their whānau - are worried that they might not be able to attain NCEA or UE this year, because of the disruption caused by COVID-19. To help address this and support students, the following changes are being made to NCEA and University Entrance (UE) requirements for this year: Students working towards an …
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From the Nurse's Desk

 Hello Whanau Well done New Zealand, we made it to Covid 19 Level 1!  Thank you to our school family for supporting the school through these  difficult times and restrictions we have all made. The Ministry of Education has issued an update of advice re Level 1 on 8/6/2020. Main advice    1) If you are sick, stay home – …
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From the Nurse's Desk

WSCW Ball (Y12 and 13 only)

Our Y12 and 13 School ball this year will be held on the 25th July 2020 at Eden Park, South lounge. The theme is 100 years (1920s). Doors will open from 7.15pm and last entry at 8.00pm. The night will end at 11.30pm. Ball tickets are at $120 per student which includes, venue, Buffet dinner, non-alcoholic drinks, DJ, Photographer and decorations. Final day …
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News from the International Department

International Students' Stories Kazuhiro (Kazu) Okada from Japan I first got to know about Western Springs College through my agent from Japan.  They told me the school had a good academic reputation and vibes.  After I came here, I found what I was told was true, and I haven’t felt disappointed since I started at Western Springs College at the …
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School Bus Information for Level 1 from Travelwise (AT)

Under Alert Level 1 no physical distancing requirements on any public transport services, including school bus services, are deemed necessary by the Ministry of Education and Waka Kotahi NZTA who are taking advice from the Ministry of Health. Any additional buses that have been added to some school bus routes during Alert Level 2 and 3 to support social distancing …
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School Bus Information for Level 1 from Travelwise (AT)

Love local

Springs-Waiōrea are selling Entertainment Membership again this year.  This is the year to get an Entertainment membership, as it is all about New Zealand - supporting local.  Plus, some great Aussie deals for when that Trans-Tasman bubble opens up. They have gone entirely digital, the app downloads to your phone and your entertainment app can be shared with other family …
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Love local

Supporting Success in your School - $500.00!

If you're a parent, staff member or a member of the school community and draw down a new ASB home loan of $250,000 or more, ASB will donate $500 to your chosen participating school. For more information please do not hesitate to contact me or please click on this link: https://www.asb.co.nz/promotions/supporting-success-in-your-school.html Thank you!
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Supporting Success in your School - $500.00!
Western Springs College
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Auckland 1022, New Zealand
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Fax (+64 09) 815 6740
Email: admin@wsc.school.nz