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Principal's Notes
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Official School Opening: by the Prime Minister on February 21st was a momentous occasion on a perfect day. Check out this link which features photo highlights of the day. Credit - Connor Crawford who photographed the opening for Ponsonby News. COVID-19: All parents will have received my latest communication, link here. This is a rapidly escalating situation with this weekend’s …
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Springs - Waiōrea Opening a great day for Solar
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What a fabulous day the school opening was! Solar also had a great day out with lots of guests really interested in the project. We had 6 panels donated on the day. Ex teacher Peter Baran donated one, Peter taught at SMTC and Seddon High, he retired in 1987, Jasmax donated a panel, while Mercury donated our 100th panel. The …
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Portfolio leaders organised a successful Orientation Week - third week of school. This gave an opportunity for the various clubs/ groups in our school to showcase their kaupapa and recruit new members. From Dungeons and Dragons to Model UN to Science Club, all proudly displayed their ‘wares’ and successfully signed up several students with similar interests. The leaders also engaged …
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Drama students are very busy producing and rehearsing 5 and 15 minute extracts from Shakespearean plays in preparation for the annual Auckland West - Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival in April which will be held at Kristin School. We’d also like to encourage students to participate in Arts activities that are getting going in classes, with EOTC/ trips and about campus …
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News from the International Department
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For the last month, the International Department have been busy with supporting our new international students to get settled into their new life at Western Springs College and in New Zealand, organising events and activities for our students and hosting our overseas agents. Here are some of the highlights. O week Our enthusiastic new international student leaders set up a …
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Library News
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Library Monitors I am pleased to announce our Library Monitors for 2020. Years 10 to 13 students deserve a special mention as they are returning to the role. All monitors have the routine duties - issues, returns and shelving. Since we now have a ‘Self-Issue’ facility the monitors are engaging in other exciting initiatives such as posting books on Instagram …
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＂News Literacy＂ Messages from a visiting expert
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Senior classes in Media, English and Economics were treated to a thought provoking presentation by Damaso Reyes, an award winning photographer and news journalist. "Don't get tricked by online information. Think before you share or like." The News Literacy Project was founded by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Alan Miller. Damaso spoke about the need to be a discerning consumer …
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Grey Lynn School Aloha Night
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Grey Lynn School Aloha Night Friday 20 March 5-8pm Live music! Yummy Food! Kids Activities! All Welcome.
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Park Life at Cornwall Park
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100 Motions Rd, Western Springs,
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Auckland 1022, New Zealand
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