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Principal's Notes
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I have been determined not to begin my first Newsletter communication to the community this year with ‘stuff’ about Omicron, but needs must, and I refer you to the section in this Newsletter on a year level rostering home schedule that we will begin from Wednesday of next week (Feb 23rd). This will enable us to maintain an onsite learning …
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Paid Union Meeting
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18th February 2022 Dear Parents and Caregivers, Under the national industrial award, the PPTA is granted the right to hold two paid union meetings (PUMs) annually. The Western Springs College branch of the PPTA will be attending a PUM on Tuesday, February 22nd between 1.15 and 3.15 pm. Staffing, therefore, will not be available to allow classes to run so …
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When a positive case is identified at WSC/Waiorea
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Rostering Home
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As Omicron case numbers rise across the nation we anticipate the need to transition to a rostering home plan for year levels as teaching staff impacted by isolation requirements around contact with Covid continue to grow. Today we have 22 staff out for a range of reasons, but isolation requirements account for 11 staff away. Consequently, relief is currently a …
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Our school values, with the aim of strengthening relationships in a positive environment, are reflected in our school culture, and enable us to remove barriers to engagement and improve students’ chances of achieving at school and beyond. We all have a part in looking after the resources we all use in our environment and making it a safe and pleasant …
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2022 Arts – Exploring, creating, refining and designing! This year started with navigating the current landscape of covid protection framework in relation to each one of our Arts areas. Yet again, we are finding spaces to learn, grow and connect in a time of flux. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the Arts Communities in Tamaki …
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Digital Learning & Communications
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Our teaching and learning at Western Springs College/Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is complemented by digital devices and the excellent digital tools we have available to us. In our recent digital orientation we familiarised all new students with the processes for using their devices at school and the suite of Google tools/apps we use to help them learn. Google Classroom - …
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News from the International Department
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It was great to welcome our international students back to school and see their faces in person after the lovely summer holiday. It has been challenging for some of the students not to be able to return to their home country and see their family for the last two years. But we can see they are doing their best to …
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Resource Centre (RC) Hub Manager
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We have an opportunity for a special someone to become the Resource Centre (RC)/Hub Manager at Western Springs College - Nga Puna o Waiorea (WSCW). The RC/Hub sits in the middle of KHCL on Level 2 and is the centralised hub that provides administrative services to staff and students, leaving them more time to focus on the job of teaching & …
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NZ Cadet Force
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Interested in Aviation? Wanting to fly? Shooting? Bushcraft? Navigation? Let us help you! If you’re in Year 9 or 10 or aged 15 to 13, then come check us out! 3 Squadron Air Cadets is now Recruiting for 2022! Come be a part of New Zealand’s oldest youth organisation that offers you a variety of once in a lifetime experiences, …
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Violin Lessons
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My name is Antonia Grant and I am taking on new violin students for 2022, ranging from beginner to intermediate level. I am teaching part-time at Saint Mary’s College in Ponsonby and am now opening a private practice based in Westmere. If you are looking for a violin teacher I would love to hear from you. I have studied violin …
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100 Motions Rd, Western Springs,
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Auckland 1022, New Zealand
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