The Cup Project
Some of us are finding we have extra time at home at the moment. While cleaning out cupboards, keep an eye out for the jars in the photo below. Clean them & keep them (& lids if possible) aside to…
Kaitiakitanga
Our Kaitiakitanga group is under the guidance of the Para Kore ki Tamaki group. Para kore is made up of two ex-Western Springs Ngā Puna o Waiōrea students, Waiata Rameka and Pianina Kahui - McConnell . Our workshops have now…
Change making at Springs: News from our sustainability groups – Travel Wise walk to school promotion
In term 1, the Travel Wise panel started their first promotion, about walking to school. The goal was to encourage more students to walk/bike etc. to school, we made an exception for students who had to travel by car/bus, as…
Principal’s Notes
When schools are closed...what matters and what does not: Does it matter that students are not in a physical place called school? Professor John Hattie (of Visible Learning and e-asTTle fame) believes, and he has the research to back it…
News from the International Department
As New Zealand and the world headed into unprecedented times, the international department also faced some challenges with our international students and their needs. Our international students and homestays alike needed time and guidance to settle into their new lockdown…
Switch on safety
When children learn from home, it is important to help them stay safe while they are online.
Sports update
Kia ora koutou katoa The last few weeks have been very challenging times for us all and we do hope that everyone is well both mentally and physically. This letter is information for both students and parents to give you steps…
Auckland Transport
Kia ora, The Government has announced that New Zealand will be moving to Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 28 April. While some restrictions will be relaxed, many lockdown conditions remain in place. You should only travel or use public transport…
Lockdown solidarity from Wales
I bought this little book as a present for a friend just before lockdown started and as I could not pass it on I started texting them a photo of a page or two each day. Then I thought I…
Counsellors’ contact details
The counsellors are still available for students to talk with online. Sue poupouares@wsc.school.nz Linda beanl@wsc.school.nz Phil squires@wsc.school.nz