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Many of you will have read the piece from a local principal in the NZ Herald recently, extolling the virtues of the new approach to curriculum and assessment, basically asserting…

The Western Springs College–Ngā Puna O Waiōrea School Board is seeking expressions of interest from a suitably experienced person to join the Board as a co-opted member, with a focus…

Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2026 (Kapa Haka Nationals 2026) took place at Mercury Baypark, Mount Maunganui during the last week of Term 2 (30 June-2 July), bringing…

We'd like to offer our special congratulations to our WSC Director of Sport, Peter (Pete) McIntyre (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Hauā), who was appointed as the Tonga National Touch Association's National…

Kia ora Springs-Waiorea (WSCW) whānau, below are the key dates for Terms 3 & 4, 2026 for WSCW: TERM 3, 2026 JULY 2026 Mon 20 July - Term 3 begins…

Re:mix is a Young Enterprise business created by four Year 13 Business Studies students. They have developed a nutritious brownie mix made with whole-food ingredients, including kumara powder, oats, chia…

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…

Open Week Tours - Western Springs College School tours at Western Springs College with the Principal will take place from Tuesday 21 July 2026 to Friday 25 July 2026 (Term…

We have a special relationship with our neighbours, MOTAT, whereby our Springs-Waiōrea students can take their current Student ID cards along and visit MOTAT for free! Please note the free…

On Friday, May 29th, Western Springs College celebrated the vibrant return of its iconic Colour Run—the first since pre-COVID times! Welcomed back with an opening introduction by Ivan, the event…

We have had another busy term in the library with hundreds of new titles added to the collection. Have a look at our top ten non-fiction recent arrivals: The Shape…

In Week 9 of Term 2 our Year 13 Outdoor Education class completed a two-day hike through Te Wao Nui a Tiriwa (the Waitākere Ranges). Beginning with the Ōmanawanui Track…

Ngā mihi/thank you to all of our Springs-Waiōrea whānau who supported the Year 10 Social Studies/Tikanga ā-Iwi Annual Auckland City Mission appeal, which marked the 10th year that our school…

Te Whare Puoro has been a hive of activity in Term 2 with all sorts of musical happenings! Bear with us - this is going to be a long article!…

Hi! We’re the WSCW Drainiacs. Our drains are very important. They keep our streets dry, clean and flood-free. However, they can also get clogged with leaves, litter, and other debris…

Figuring out a career path is a journey that starts well before leaving school. It’s all about self-discovery, exploring interests, and getting the right information at the right time. The…

Scooter accidents are occurring at an alarming frequency.  The nursing team are seeing students with injuries on weekly basis.  Please talk to your student/s about riding scooters safely, wearing a…

We’re very proud of our students/ākonga and their achievements in and out of school. We celebrate our student success by sharing it in news items & our newsletters, which come…

Recently Year 13 students Zoe Rosser and Amelia Robertson organised a beach clean up at our local Pt Chevalier Beach. They wanted to put on an activity for community minded…

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…

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…

With deep sadness last month, 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Open Week Tours - Western Springs College School tours at Western Springs College with the Principal will take place from Tuesday 21 July 2026 to Friday 25 July 2026 (Term…

Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is proud to announce that former student Alex Barnes has been awarded a Woolf Fisher Scholarship to the University of Cambridge to…

Smartphone Free Childhood New Zealand & Unplugged Together Balmoral present...   'How to help your child thrive in a digital world' - an evening with Martin Hughes   As part…

This week marks the launch of our 10th Annual Auckland City Mission appeal. The Year 10 Social Studies/Tikanga ā-Iwi topic this term is called the 'Unequal World', and as part…

Recently our Digiwise Panel put on a bake sale to raise awareness about the AI traffic light system, used to identify how AI can be used for school work. If…

MOTAT management have asked us to request that parents do not park on the driveway leading to MOTAT 2 and the carpark. They are concerned that the interface between incoming…

Tristram Pearson (Year 13) is rapidly becoming the photographer of choice for a number of sports teams including A league teams Blues & Auckland FC. He also photographs Balls and…

Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule to keep them up to date. Each term, the whole school community (whānau, parents, caregivers,…

Netsafe have created an interactive and personalised Digital Guardian Guide to support parents/caregivers and whānau to have 'safe, confident and positive online experiences'. The guide covers a number of important…

Last week we had a staff morning tea to celebrate and acknowlegde the wonderful work of our support staff team. Big thank you to all our amazing support staff for…

Huge congratulations to Avery Beuth (Year 12) who was formally presented with his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at the awards ceremony in Auckland recently. This prestigious accomplishment represents almost…

This year Western Springs College is participating in Shave for a Cure.  Eight people – adults and children – are diagnosed with blood cancer each day in New Zealand. Some…

On 6 May, our Year 12 and 13 music tauira headed to Big Fan in Morningside for the Music Careers Expo - the first of its kind! Our students participated…

Term 2 Community  Movie night is here!  Please join us for the opening night of  ‘THE CHRISTOPHERS’ DATE:  Thursday June 4th, 6:30 for 7pm screening PLACE: The Bridgeway Theatre, Northcote…

Congratulations to all of our manu mātauranga, manu kōrero who took part in our internal Ngā Manu Kōrero competition. He manu korihi, he manu korokī, he manu kōrero — we are incredibly proud of…

Year 13 student Ollie Jurd has been named as one of ten youth ambassadors for Save The Children Charity as part of the Generation Hope initiative. We are very proud…

Recently we celebrated the release of  Yr 13 student Olya Pound's poetry book 'Reality'. Olya read some poems from the book for an appreciative audience. Olya's poems are about her…

Former Freeman's Bay students are invited to celebrate Mike, their longstanding and loved caretaker who has been at the school for 45 years.  

Alumna (left 2025), Gladys Sudyatmiko, is continuing to succeed in the martials arts arena - she was awarded two Gold medals in pattern and sparring categories at the Auckland North/Counties…

It is with immense pride that we congratulate our 2025 Y13 Visual Arts and Art History students who have achieved wonderful results in NZQA Scholarship examinations. Congratulations to Rosa Campbell…

Casual, part-time Registered School Nurse - term time only Flexibility in potential hours of: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 3:30pm Western Springs College-Ngā Puna O Waiōrea We are seeking a…

Skylah Tainui-Takerei (Ngā Puna O Waiōrea-WSC tauira 2019-2023) is a really promising young netballer with a pretty dynamic journey so far! She was originally recognised as a talented multisport athlete…

Welcome back to Term 2…and a busy term it is! The number one priority and focus for students this term must be in relation to the Common Assessment Activities (CAAs)…

Here at Springs-Waiōrea (WSCW), we need relief teachers/kaiako who are passionate about the importance of relievers and their valuable contribution to the success of students in our schools. If you…

Kia ora e te whānau o Springs-Waiorea (WSCW), below are the key dates for Term 2, 2026: Mon 20 April - Start of Term 2 Weds 22 April - Senior…

ASB Polyfest 2026 was a celebration of 51 years of Polyfest history. This year, Ngā Puna O Waiōrea (NPoW) were the hosts of the Māori Stage which took place in…

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…

Check out our Springs-Waiōrea sporting news from Term 1 2026! ATHLETICS - College Sport Auckland Championships The College Sport Auckland Athletics Championships took place at the Go Media Stadium in…

Thank you for all your support with attendance this term. Attendance continues to be a top priority as we strive for 80% of our students to be attending school for…

Earlier in the term we held our annual O-Week. During two lunchtimes clubs, groups and those running extra-curricular activities  set up stalls so students/ākonga could see what's available and choose…

A big thank you to Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre for hosting our Wises Leaders' Day on Wednesday the 18th of March.   The leaders of the Wises groups shared their…

Joseph Herscher is an ex-WSCW student who is now based in London. He specialises in making and filming Rube Goldberg machines and the culture of DIY contraption building. With his…

The fabulous Wastewisers have pulled off another successful Clothing Recycle event. Preloved clothes have found a new home! Thanks to all the ākonga and kaiako who put this together.  

Come and visit Cathryn and Andrew in the library and get your holiday reads. Here are ten awesome books to keep your children going over the break, and beyond. Shatter…

What a meaningful day it was! On Friday, March 27th, the HealthWise team came together for Purple Day, the global initiative dedicated to increasing understanding of epilepsy. It was truly…

It’s been a fun and busy term with the Parent Action Group (PAG) - thanks heaps to everyone who helped out, donated and came to our school community events. The…

International Student Leaders This year, we have seven international student leaders who have been supporting our students and the International Department since the orientation at the beginning of the school…

The Senior Boys Volleyball Team has achieved an outstanding season, making history for WSCW with a series of remarkable accomplishments. Competing in the College Sport A Grade competition, the team…

To all our Springs-Waiōrea students/ākonga - come and learn how to practice yoga over 8-weeks in Term 3. When: Tuesdays after school: 3:30pm to 4:30pm. The first 8-week course is…

Whether you’re a petrol head or just looking for a career path that doesn’t involve sitting in a cubicle for 40 hours a week, the automotive world is shifting gears…