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From the Principal
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This week we are conducting our school tours as part of the annual enrolment process. Interest is high and numbers coming through on the tours have been far bigger than in previous years. Obviously the rate of progress on our new build is attracting attention, as well as the quality of education on offer here. A delightful email from one …
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Principal's News
We are in celebration mode here at Springs/Waiorea with yet another clean sweep of all three divisions of the Maori stage at the annual Polyfest competition at Manukau Stadium. The choreographed beauty of the performances, the power and beauty of the singing and the ferocity of the haka indeed left one tingling at the end of performances that were genuinely …
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Relay for Life
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On Saturday 10th March our Senior Sports Academy students participated in Relay for Life on the North Shore. This event is run by the Cancer Society where all funds go towards research and helping care for those who are going through treatment. Our Sports Academy students raised over $9,000 for Cancer Society which is an absolute amazing amount. This event …
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Library News
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LIBRARY MONITORS At the end of 2017 we farewelled our senior Library Monitors, some of whom had served the library since junior school. The annual library award was deservedly given to Aria Toilolo who had been part of the library team since year 10. The following students are monitors for 2018. So far they have been punctual, enthusiastic and willing …
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Science News
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Antarctica The Level 2 Environmental Sustainability class & 10AE called Antarctica earlier this term, as they are learning about Climate Change. Dr Rosa Hughes-Currie, a new Science & Physics teacher at Springs, has been onboard the Joides Resolution in the Ross Sea as a Science Educator. The Expedition she has been on has been investigating how the West Antarctic Ice …
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Art News
Recently I attended a panel discussion about 'Why Art Matters' at the Wallace Arts Trust. Whilst listening I couldn't help but think we are lucky to be where we are - doing what we do - as the essence of our programs in the Arts at Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea evolves around creativity; student-centred learning, discovery, …
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Introducing the Arts Leaders 2018 “Kia ora koutou katoa o Ngā Puna o Waiōrea, ko Ria Sionetali Rattray toku ingoa, and I am one of your three Arts Committee Leaders of 2018. I have had an interest in the Arts ever since I can remember, specifically performing. Every chance I got, whether it be dancing, singing or acting, I found …
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Dance Class Trips! Twenty students from Year 11, 12 and 13 Dance at the Aotea Centre for the performance of Akram Khan's Giselle by the English National Ballet. It was an exciting dance with over 40 dancers from a world-class ballet company creating precise formations and clever group effects, a dramatic set, and accompaniment by the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. Adding …
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What’s happening in Media!
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Hi we’re Victor Saussey and Archie Lee-Cooper and we’re the Media Leaders for this year! We both have an avid passion for film and filmmaking and we are really looking forward to this year and the experiences we’ll have through Media. The first big event of the year for Media is the 48 Hour Film Festival …
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Music News Busy and noisy - that's us at the moment! ...and most of the time really... All itinerant music lessons are well underway. Students are reminded that they must attend each week and should let staff know in advance if they can't makeit due to a trip or a test. There are still a few places available in cello, …
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Open Week 2018
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Western Springs College is a co-educational secondary school with a proud record of academic, sporting and cultural achievements.
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We are dedicated to offering excellence in secondary education to families in our community by providing:
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- Skilled and effective teaching delivering high academic standards
- A safe, disciplined and supportive learning environment
- Access to a rich range of extra-curricula opportunities
OPEN DAYS 2018 (for 2019 enrolments)
Monday 9 April – Thursday 12 April
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100 Motions Rd, Western Springs,
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Auckland 1022, New Zealand
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