Western Springs Newsletter #5 – July 3rd, 2024

With the release of the ERO report on student behaviour in New Zealand schools I…

An outstanding Scholarship result for 2023 has seen our 2023 Dux Arushi Gupta winning 5…

(Photo left to right: Ayziah, Piripi, De Vhante, Atakura) A huge congratulations to our 4…

What a pleasure it has been to witness the roll call of prizewinners walking across…

Kia ora to all our Springs-Waiōrea (WSCW) whānau, below are our key dates & events…

Our WSCW 2024 Yearbook is now available online on our Yearbook companion website here. All…

Beach Day 2024 was a roaring success! The weather played ball both students/ākonga & teachers/kaiako…

This year the Dance Department took six trips to amazing Dance shows: Station by Freshman’s…

The Annual College Sport Auckland's Young Sportsperson of the Year (YSPOTY) Awards Dinner was held…

What a year… It is hard to believe we are already at the end of…

To ensure our students are meeting their potential as writers and problem solvers, hardcopy checklists…

Year 10 Sports Academy concluded its term four activities with an awesome Muriwai Camp. The…

We’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to make your back to school shop super easy. And…

Why the name ‘Wises’? Well, a long long time ago the idea of different groups…

The Near West A history of Grey Lynn, Arch Hill and Westmere Tania Mace Place…

The press has recently featured an article referencing lateness at an intermediate school. The Principal…

A big CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all those involved with our end-of-year Prize-Givings for…

Kia ora to all our Springs-Waiōrea (WSCW) whānau, below are our final key dates for…

NEED TO KNOW Paid Union Meeting – Thursday November 28th 1.00pm to 3.30pm Normal school…

The 3x3 Basketball Tournament at Western Springs College was a fantastic way to encourage more…

Congratulations to our Year 13 Western Springs College student, Charli Dunn, who was recently selected…

I am sad to report that Cyril, Principal of Seddon High School from 1969 until…

Pt Chev Community Centre have kindly offered our senior students a space to study!

Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs which follows a 3 year review…

Thank you to our Wastewise leaders for 2024, Isla Hodge and Mila Sokolich. Wastewise have…

  The Social Studies/Tikanga ā-Iwi department would like to invite you all to our Annual…

Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga is a significant Māori Performing Arts event for Auckland Secondary Schools.…

Congratulations is due to Radha Patel - Western Springs Nga Puna ō Waiorea Alumni 2023.…

NCEA examinations will be held from November 5th-29th this year. The examination timetable can be…

Our packed season of performances - the Year 11 and 13 Drama productions/performance evenings; the…

Kia ora Springs-Waiorea (WSCW) whānau, below are the key dates for Term 4, 2024 for…

We are seeking a Food Technician to join the Technology Department of Western Springs College-Ngā…

In a proud and historic moment, Aotearoa New Zealand has reclaimed the Guinness World Record…

Business in Service of Communities (BISC) is a local business networking group who have been…

Congratulations to all of our Springs-Waīorea students/ākonga who participated in the Secondary Schools Winter Tournament…

Congratulations to our Year 13 student, Joseph Armstrong, who recently was awarded two awards from…

Kia ora Community, The Learning Support Department is turning their attention to the November 2024…

TAPAC’s Spring Holiday Programmes – Enrolments Open Now! 30 September – 11 October | 9am…

Congratulations/Ka rawe to our newly appointed Student Representatives on the Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o…

Kia ora rā, Autaia, a haka-theatre extravaganza, was performed to a sold out Kiri Te…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students.…

Stand as a Nation and support the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust - Sunday 29th September,…

Here's another stunning photo taken by our International student, Yisu Wang. He said: "To shoot…

Green Jam 2024 was held on the 19th of August at Auckland Zoo. The event…

A few Wednesdays ago, on the 21st of August, Western Springs College had three incredible…

A big thank you to everyone who made Library Week 2024 so special. Library Week…

Heads of House and camp staff have started preparing for the Year 9 camp this…

Today, our late Māori King - Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII - was taken…

Do you have any spare calculators at home or work that are not being used?…

The 2024 Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week officially kicked off today with eleven codes holding…

We are seeking a highly organised and aroha-fuelled individual to fill the role of Sports…

Are you a friendly, organised, and culturally aware individual with a passion for supporting educational…

Education is a hot topic politically at the moment – as it should be, and…

Business in Service of Communities (BISC) is a local business networking group who have been…

This year, our annual Pofiafia celebration was certainly a night to remember. It was dedicated…

You’re warmly invited to the next Parent Action Group (PAG) movie night fundraiser.  We’ve got…

This year there is a choice of a Varsity Jacket, Rugby Jersey or Hoodie (Black…

On Tuesday, July 2nd this year, our Governor General, the Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro,…

Parents' cars waiting in MOTAT 2 driveway to collect students MOTAT staff have asked us…

Building on their impressive performance in recent years, Springs sent a four-member team to the…

We are seeking to fill the position of Kai Urungi (Business Operations Manager) at Ngā…

Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students.…

Rockquest Buzz have continued their Rockquest success, gaining a place in the National Finals to…

All year 10 students are scheduled to sit the Numeracy common assessment task in week…

Australian Maths competition is Australia’s longest running, largest and most well-known maths competition for school…

Mathex is a challenging and fast paced mathematics contest where schools from across Auckland compete…

Studies show how harmful microplastics from plastic chopping boards are to our bodies. Make a…

Having difficulties reading or comprehending written texts? You’re not alone. 1 in 10 New Zealanders…

This year, we had a number of our talented year 11 students compete in the…

We had two special celebrations to acknowledge the award Whaea Alice Heather won in the…

Our Learning Support Department is now recruiting volunteer Exam Assistants for the external Derived-Grade Exams…

To our school community, “Kua hinga he tōtara i te wao nui a Tane.” “A…

OPEN WEEK TOURS at WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE-NGĀ PUNA O WAIŌREA School Tours will take place…

Our 2024 WSCW School Ball took place at the Ellerslie Events Centre this year on…

It has been a very busy Term 2! Thank you for your support with our…

Whakatū, Nelson, recently played host to Te Huinga Whetū National Kura Tuarua Kapa Haka Competition,…

A huge congratulations to Eamonn Grayson-Hobbs, Jed Leeves, Liam Brannigan and Pierre Donsimoni-Windley, who won…

We'd like to wish our WSC Director of Sports, Peter McIntyre, his whānau and his…

The Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (WSCW) Rugby team is registered in the 1RB…

Our Dance tauira / students have participated in a range of great co-curricular activities this…

The library has been collaborating with the history department to bring literature into the teaching…

This year our schools participated in the Auckland Regionals of The Big Sing, a national…

The musical chaos continued in Te Whare Puoro (The Music Department) throughout June and we…

Ensuring the safety of our ākonga/students and kaiako/kaimahi/staff is our top priority at WSCW. To…

Business in Service of Communities (BISC) is a local business networking group who have been…

Kia ora Springs-Waiōrea whānau, We're in the last days before the Term 2 holidays to…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students. Ever thought of hosting…

Here is another great photo from our Year 11 International student, Yisu Wang. Here is…

Yoga for Student Wellbeing - Sign up for a Free 8-Week Course in Term 3…

Kia ora WSC-NPoW whānau, You’re invited to the Parent Action Group (PAG) movie night fundraiser,…

It has been a busy start to Term 2. Thank you for your support with…

We have had a stellar year for Rockquest and Tangata Beats entries with 11 bands…

Our WSCW 2024 Ball is happening on Saturday 8th June, and our theme this year…

It was wonderful to have our kaitiaki mahi acknowledged by being shortlisted as one of…

The first picture was taken in Wanaka, at sunset. The sunlight was beautiful. Yisu used…

Te Whare Puoro - The Music Department is rocking out in May for Te Marama…

The Learning Support Department is now thinking about recruiting volunteer Reader/Writers for the September Derived…

We kicked off Term 2 with the first of our Geography Department overnight field trips.…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students. Ever thought of hosting…

Term one in Life Skills has been an exciting and productive time. The students have…

Earlier this years, 22 teams attended the regatta held from the Royal Akarana Yacht Club…

The University of Auckland is offering an amazing holiday camp for Year 11 students who…

Congratulations to Anya Gupta, Bee Lin, Dan Suciu, Jiani Wu, Sarai Betsalel, and Sam Johnston…

Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…

For more than a decade restorative work has been carried out at the Waitītiko awa…

We have just released some new times for guitar, drums, piano, keyboard and vocal lessons…

On Friday 10 May Dr Simon McCallum spoke to senior Mathematics and Digital Technology classes…

Last week we were privileged to have the CEO of Netsafe, Brent Carey come and…

Week 8 of Term 1 was a busy, but successful, one for all of our…

Fares for travel on AT buses, trains and ferries are changing for under 25 year…

The BISC directory  is here

Senior student whānau interviews to discuss Term 1 Progress Reports will take place on Thursday…

Check out this amazing photo snapped over the Easter break by our Year 11 International…

Here are a few of the sporting achievements of students from Western Springs College-Ngā Puna…

We have four music groups that run at lunchtimes that are open to anyone (no…

All of our WSC-NPoW parents/caregivers/whānau should have received an email with their child’s unique Key Code…

The Gently Loved Markets Teens Markets will be held on Saturday 4th of May at the Western…

TAPAC’s April Holiday Programmes – Enrolment’s Open Now! 15 – 26 April | 9am –…

Term 1 has been busy in the library with over one hundred new books hitting…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students. Ever thought of hosting…

It’s not everyday a Grammy winning former student comes to visit Te Whare Puoro/Music Department…

It is recommended that students carry a dedicated scientific calculator to help with their learning.…

Talofa Lava! Progress is well under way with our art students engaging with a range…

TAPAC is particularly looking for new Board Members with experience in: Finance and Accounting; successful…

The Learning Support Department is now thinking about recruiting volunteer Reader/Writers for the September Derived…

Are you going overseas for the school holidays?  When you return, you can now complete…

Tuesday the 26th of March was our first clothing recycle for 2024 in Te Whakamanu.…

We are seeking an Assistant Science Technician at Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea in…

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Looking for infomation on term dates, sports info, how to find the parent portal, how…

Need to know: Cellphones "away for the day" at Springs/Waiōrea (see further details below) Leave…

At the start of the year, we like to identify all students who may have…

The WSCW 2024 School Ball will be held at the Ellerslie Events Centre again, but…

Experience 150 years of firefighting history in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland at a free public open…

Welcome to Visual Art in 2024!     We are excited to introduce a new…

Our teaching and learning at Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is complemented…

The Western Springs College Football Programme has been running for 12 years with some significant…

Team Puoro/Music is back in action for 2024 and Te Whare Puoro is already loud!…

Students ate lunch at Coyle Park while Mark Banfield, Group Manager Infrastructure Project Delivery -…

Congratulations to our Year 13 student Charli Dunn who was selected in the Auckland Under…

Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…

Western Springs College brothers, Benaiah Su (Year 12) and Daequan Su (Year 11), have recently…

St John Youth is a structured programme for young people aged 5 to 18 years.…

Kia ora WSC-NPoW whānau, You’re invited to the Parents' Action Group (PAG) movie night fundraiser…

We invite all of our Pasifika Families across all year levels to join us for…

Making Ranch-Style Chicken Wraps was one of our first practical sessions for Food Technology this…

Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea have a mobile app for news and events,…

Every year, our WSCW staff are grateful for some of our wonderful community members who…

Happy New Year to all of our Springs-Waiōrea community! I hope that you all enjoyed…

Congratulations to all of our Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (WSCW) Junior learners (Years…

Here are some key dates and events for the first 5 weeks of Term 1,…

Our 2023 Year 13 Sportswoman of the Year, Amelie Fairclough, recently won 1st place/Gold medal…

Picture this, 30 degree weather, performing poetry every night to fresh ears, and the sunburned…

A huge congratulations to Skylah Tainui-Takerei (Y12) who was one of 14 young ladies who…

Thank you to everyone involved with the 2023 Social Studies/Tikanga ā-iwi Sustainable Xmas Market, which…

Wastewise is one of the four Wises groups at Western Springs College-Ngā Puna O Waiōrea.…

Trips to see amazing Dance shows - Ko Au by Projekt Team, Shel We by…

Tēnā koutou, I am Carmel, the new Head of Music at Springs Waiōrea, and I…

Kia ora e te whānau, The nurses are located in the green building in the…

It is with much sadness that we share news of the death of our loved…

Our 2024 Stationery packs are available for ordering now from OfficeMax. Your child’s class list…

Our WSCW 2023 Yearbook is now available online on our Yearbook companion website here. All…

We’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to make your back to school shop super easy...and if…

There's a handy little list of the final key dates for the 2023 Springs-Waiōrea school…

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our WSC Mixed Junior Water Polo team that won Gold medals…

2023/24 Events The 2023/24 summer events are back! We can’t wait to see you all…

One of the most delightful features of our school year at ‘Springs/Waiōrea is the Annual…

Kia ora WSC-NPoW whānau, You're invited to the Parent Action Group (PAG) movie night fundraiser ADVANCE screening…

Coding NZ is running its FREE coding holiday activities again this summer - check it…

To our Senior students and Year 10 students, If you are no longer intending on…

Desperately Seeking Crutches! If your child has borrowed crutches from the WSCW Student Health Centre…

TAPAC’s Summer Holiday Programmes – Enrolments Open Now! 18 – 22 December | 15 –…

The Social Studies/Tikanga ā-Iwi department would like to invite you all to our Annual Sustainable…

TAPAC was a hive of activity again this year with our annual Junior Arts Festival.…

We have an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic International Office Administrator to join our…

A big CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all those involved with our end-of-year Prize-Givings for 2023,…

One of the themes I return to time and time again with our students and…

Kia ora e te whānau, The information below is for parents of students in Kura…

Need to Know Teacher-Only Day - Thursday, November 16th 2023. School closed for instruction. NCEA…

Thanks so much to everyone who made it along at short notice to our Term…

With the support of Ponsonby Rugby Club and some keen whānau, we have the opportunity…

Sabina Tunnicliffe has been named for the NZ U18 representative Ice Hockey travelling team.  She…

Wiremu Godfrey competed in Secondary Schools Judo competition on Saturday 16 September.  In his weight…

It is wonderful to see the feature on Harry-Ashton-Ireland in this Alumni Newsletter. One of…

Towards to the end of Term 3, our long awaited Overseas EOTC trip departed to…

Final event of 2023 There is still one more competition ahead in the Schools Equestrian…

IMPORTANT NOTES NCEA exams start on Monday 6th November and finish on Thursday 30th November.…

We are in the process of reinvigorating our Parents' Action Group (PAG), and will meet…

Recycle your Tetra Pak cartons Tetra Pak cartons are no longer to be put in…

When we think of any career planning we reflect on our personal values, strengths and…

Early in term 3 the Life Skills class from Learning Support was invited to take…

Recently a number of Western Springs College-Nga Puna ō Waiorea Year 13 students won awards…

2023 Arts Banner design by Dawa Yeshe (pictured above) Term three ended with a creative…

University of Auckland is offering a special 4-week Calculus programme for Māori and Pacific Year…

As a part of IEEE women in engineering leadership summit, University of Auckland is offering…

Librarian’s choice for this month goes to “Weird Sea Creatures” by Erich Hoyt. A collection…

We are in the process of gathering material to upload to the WSC 2023 Yearbook…

The Auckland Under 18's Ice Hockey team took the Gold medal at the New Zealand…

          We are seeking a friendly and highly-organised member of our…

We are seeking a highly organised and aroha-fuelled individual to fill the role of Kai…

Harry Ashton-Ireland completed his professional dance training at the Dutch National Ballet Academy in 2023.…

WSC Alumni, Bailey Hollick (formerly in Moana) and Bella Raynes (formerly in Whenua) are playing…

Recycling Week coming up! Recycling Week is an annual initiative to raise awareness and educate…

Our Year 12 Western Springs College student, Charli Dunn, was recently selected as part of the…

Drowning Prevention Auckland has just released a series of water safety programmes for the September…

When the Covid Pandemic happened in 2020, the closure of our borders meant that overseas…

With term break upon us, signs of Spring weather beginning to emerge and daylight savings…

WSC Alumna, Sophia Jones, has been selected as one of the Top 120 designers from…

Created by whānau from Ngā Puna O Waiōrea, two new YouTube channels are promoting Māori…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students.…

In late August, Year 11 Business Studies classes were treated to Laura Fisher coming to…

Congratulations to two of our debaters Beza Habtermariam and Alice Shepherd! Beza and Alice have…

Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni, Ni sa bula, Namaste, Kia…

In an inspiring display of unity and compassion, three exceptional students, Jaime Black, Draco Ciprian,…

Thank you to everybody who participated in library week this year. Over a beautiful sunny…

Over 6-weeks in Term 3, 15 students participated in an introduction to personal home yoga…

Do you like jogging with friends? If you do, our Healthwise team would like to…

  Itinerant Music Teacher - Brass instruments - 2 hours per week Te Whare Puoro…

We are seeking a friendly & calm member of our community to provide short-term cover…

Given my frequent reference to ‘next steps’ when speaking to students, and parents as well…

2023 Senior Course Selection Senior Course Selections for current Year 10-12 students are due on…

Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…

The Judas Zoo Year 12 Drama Production Week 2, Term 3 Term three began with…

Archery NZ Indoor Nationals - Results Brothers, Jacob Schaffer (Year 11) and Toby Schaffer (Year…

A Spotlight on the Digiwise Panel Our students/ākonga have the opportunity to join a ‘Wises’…

If you're keen to get your child signed up to join the popular Holiday Surf…

'​WORD - The Front Line' is an inter-high school spoken word poetry competition held every…

Our Year 13 student, Sam Kenny, recently competed in the 2023 Apollo Projects NZ Short…

Kia ora, The Learning Support Department is looking for Reader/Writer and Exam Supervisors for the…

Opening of the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre Western Springs College was privileged to attend the…

Maeve Gooder (Year 11) and her horse Waiwai competed in the recent Inter-Schools Show Jumping…

Theo McIntosh who graduated from Springs in 2020 and Hari Pathak Adlard who graduated in…

On August 9th we held our 10th annual planting beside the kura's awa Waitītiko. Auckland…

In a thrilling venture beyond the boundaries of our classroom, our Senior Performing Arts Technology…

Week 7 is Book Week where the library runs a range of events to celebrate…

Do you need a cool, locally designed tote bag? Eye Bags are a Year 13…

On August 7th, Waiōrea students attended the Mazda Wildlife Career Expo at the Auckland Zoo.…

On Monday the 14th of August a team of Wastewise and Kaitiaki members and Education…

Need to know: Springs and Waiōrea will be open to all year levels tomorrow (Wednesday,…

Need to know: School closed for onsite learning on Tuesday 15th August - Springs and…

Unfortunately, Western Springs College students have been sent home at the end of lunch today…

Need to know: Next year (2024) at Springs, we will implement a new programme that…

We have completed our lock down exercise and all students, staff and persons on-site are…

Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is conducting a lockdown EXERCISE. This is NOT a…

If you love sustainable fashion & designer labels, then you don’t want to miss the…

I urge parents to consider attendance at the upcoming Pathways and Subject Choices Evening with…

Plastic Free July Competition We ended Term 2 and started Term 3 with our Plastic…

Derived Grade Exams Derived Grade exams will take place in weeks 8 and 9 this…

Smokefree Rockquest update BUZZ and Carthage both made it through to the top 30 acts…

CALLING ALL PASIFIKA AIGA & WHĀNAU! Kia Orana, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Namaste,…

The Careers Department are hosting the Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Pathways and Subject…

The 12 students who performed at YouDance Festival received positive feedback on their choreography from…

This year, our Y13s have a choice of hoodie and/or track pants. Hoodies are $85…

Is your skin irritable, dry and not feeling 100%? Are you looking for a natural…

Kia ora, The Learning Support Department is looking for volunteers to support the students with…

Extended Winter Greetings! Despite the weather and seasonal illnesses – students are continuing to extend…

The Western Springs College Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Pathways Evening is being held in KHCL…

During Pride Week, the New Zealand poet laureate Chris Tse visited Springs where he delivered…

In week 9 of term 2 a fantastic group of young creatives performed a selection…

Congratulations to Nathan Lindsay (year 13) on being selected as a member of NZ U18…

The Western Springs College swim team produced fantastic results at the 2023 New Zealand Secondary…

To support our planting programme for the school awa Waitītiko, Paula Marx our school Development…

ADDITIONAL OPEN DAY TOURS AT WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE/NGĀ PUNA O WAIŌREA School Tours will take…

Kia ora koutou, Currently, Western Springs College (WSC) & Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) are…

Springs enrolments for 2024 are open. Parents/caregivers who live in-zone should complete an online enrolment…

Archery Western Springs College entered a Barebow Team - Jacob Schaffer (Year 11), Toby Schaffer…

From July 1st 2023, students can get discounted public transport fares as part of the…

To all our Springs-Waiōrea students/ākonga - come and learn how to practice yoga over 6-weeks…

We have an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic International Student Administrator to join our…

Performances, competitions, visits and staff changes - it’s been busy in Te Whare Puoro (Music…

In mid-June, the Year 13 Business Studies class was fortunate to have Professor Paul Ballantine…

Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi Mānawa maiea…

Throughout my 5 years at Waiōrea, I've been asked by my Drama teachers to participate…

Moe mai rā e te Whaea, e te Kuia, e te Kahurangi Dame Cath! On…

On Thursday June 29th, a group of Year 11 and Year 12 Ngā Puna o…

Taku Manu Kākātarahae, Taku Manu Taiko, Taku Manu Kōrero e. Ngā Manu Kōrero is regarded…

AUTAIA, HĪ!! AUTAIA, HŌ!! We returned to the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre stage, on Friday…

Ecoder is a Year 13 Business Studies Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) business and is a…

Do you need your lawn mowed but can’t find a quieter alternative? That’s why we…

At the end of May this year, we had two Ngā Puna o Waiōrea ākonga…

Drowning Prevention Auckland is running a series of water safety programmes for the July school…

RECYCLING TIP Bunnings battery recycling program: free and easy to use.These Bunnings stores have a…

The PPTA has called off all industrial action, effective immediately, as it has agreed on…

Peter McIntyre is the coaching lead for our New Zealand Open Women’s Touch programme.  He…

We are proud to announce the outstanding achievements of two talented students from our kura…

The current industrial action in support of better pay and conditions for teachers is top…

[Photo credit: Andrew Raba - Meeting with German School Teachers in Mainz to talk about…

Travelwise week is a chance for Springs-Waiōrea to focus on promoting sustainable and safe transport.…

Here at Springs/Waiōrea, we need relief teachers/kaiako who are passionate about the importance of relievers…

Billy Mccarthy is a year 13 at Ngā Puna o Waiōrea, he is an amazing…

Australian Maths competition is Australia’s longest running, largest and most well-known mathematics competition for school…

Mathex is a challenging and fast paced mathematics contest where schools from across Auckland compete…

Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…

The World Vision 40 Hour Challenge is New Zealand’s largest youth fundraising campaign.  "CHANGE EVERYTHING…

I am Carla Harré, an alumni of Western Springs college. I graduated Springs in 2017…

Congratulations to the WSC Equestrian Team who competed in the Pegasus Cup Schools Show Jumping…

Term 1 saw an action-packed schedule for the School’s Swim Team. School’s Swimming Sports First…

Greetings from Rangitoto - the creative buzz of our senior cohorts working on their individual…

Are you able to help out with the Practice Exams in September as a Reader/Writer?…

Gently Loved Markets Teens is a sustainable market day for Teens with thrifted, and upcycled…

Level 1 NCEA requirements 2023: Year 11 students need 80 credits to achieve Level 1…

The Languages Department have been able to resume their yearly French Senior café trip, which…

OPEN WEEKS AT WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE/NGĀ PUNA O WAIŌREA School Tours will take place with…

Are you and your family/whānau protected from measles? With people travelling overseas again, there’s a…

We hear lots in the press and media generally about declining standards in education. If…

Our Top Scholar for Dance, Minh Anh Tran, personally received her Premier Scholar Award from…

Everyday Upstander Kaitiaki ia rā.  You have the power to prevent bullying! Research shows more…

To encourage collaboration between students in our year 9 maths classes, the maths department elected…

The Y13 statistics students from WSC visited Pasadena Intermediate school during term 1 as a…

This is happening Tuesday May 23rd.  Please bring your clothing and accessory donations to the…

Come work as part of our excellent grounds team. 40hrs per week Mostly gardening -…

In Term 3 of 2023, Springs-Waiōrea are offering students the opportunity to take part in…

Interested in taking your scientific knowledge and understanding to the next level? Biology: The NZIBO (New Zealand…

A full term of local training and racing had the Springs Orienteering team primed for…

The WSC sailing team competed in the Auckland Cup for Teams Racing, run out of…

EARTH DAY In May this year, we celebrated Earth day (the actual date was 22nd…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students.…

Each year WSC - NPOW enters teams in the interschool Epro8 engineering competition. This has…

On Sunday 12th March, a group of 23 Waiōrea students performed a "Wero" on court…

The last week of the term 1 was a busy, but successful, one for all…

You will see elsewhere in this Newsletter that Ngā Puna o Waiōrea has again taken…

Geography teacher Sarah Carr would like to thank her colleagues and the leadership of Springs…

ECO TIP Auckland is aiming for zero waste by 2040 and keeping your food scraps…

This term the year 12 Dance class have been developing their understanding of hip hop…

We are always looking to improve our communication with whanau and community and would appreciate…

The WSCW Y13 & Y12 School Ball will be held at the Ellerslie Events Centre…

Great weather, no lockdowns and a school/BoT that supports EOTC have made it a great…

Bright and early on a Sunday morning thirteen dedicated performers and their Drama Kaiako headed…

On the 31st of March, the Healthwise leaders had organized a karaoke session at lunch.…

In the final week of 2022, our Arts Departments shared a very special celebration of…

A focus of my Board report this month is school attendance. Parents and caregivers will…

It has been a great term at the library with hundreds of new books bought,…

The NZ Sailing Trust has two trips (Hinemoana & Tikapa Moana) during the school holidays…

The Atea Blood Drive is taking place again this year on Friday 24th March in…

WSCW is hosting The Light Project parents’ evening next week on Thursday 23rd March (7pm…

Dress For Success Auckland is holding it one of it’s events – Fill A Bag Sale –…

March 14 i.e. 3.14 was Pi-day, a day to celebrate the well-known mathematical constant Pi.…

Our year 9 students are on the verge of completing their statistics projects. They are…

Extended Greetings from Rangitoto, Despite the disruptive start to the year, it has been a…

This year we are fortunate to have four new creative and driven Arts Leaders joining…

Amelie Fairclough (Y13) was selected in December last year to be in the NZ Secondary…

Eco tip - Choose local Local food, local artists, local clothes makers, local menders… not…

Wises liaison teachers; Ada Wong, Jared Hockly, Deb Thompson and Marie Hickey, had the pleasure…

Congratulations to all past and present kaiako and ākonga who took part in various rōpū…

We welcome all our staff, teachers/kaiako, students/ākonga and their families/whānau back to the 2023 school…

Blue Light is a registered charity that works in partnership with the NZ Police to…

Jacob Schaffer has had a fantastic start to the year, where he competed at the…

We have an opportunity for an experienced, innovative and enthusiatic Accounts Officer to join our Office Administrative…

The Su brothers, Benaiah (Year 11) and Daequan (Year 10), both competed at both the…

If you're interested in playing Summer Sports for WSCW, then please head along to Te…

The Mount Albert Lions Rugby League Club Under 16s Boys team are looking looking for…

Our teaching and learning at Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is complemented…

We have an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Student Administrator to join our International…

We are delighted to receive notification of the success of Springs - Waiōrea students in…

Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs which follows a 3 year review…

This has been a tough past few weeks for families with flooding damage to homes…

A huge congratulations to our WSC Year 12 student, Rio Faleafa, who was recently announced…

After receiving fantastic feedback from parents and students last year, Coding NZ has decided to…

A huge thanks and congratulations to all of our Ngā Puna o Waiōrea tauira who…

Our Year 11 Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea student/tauira, Skylah Tainui-Takerei, was recently announced…

What a pleasure it has been to witness the roll call of prizewinners walking across…

Our WSCW 2022 Yearbook is now available online here. All of the yearbooks from 2019…

Congratulations to Nina Somerville, who as a member of the Young Shakespeare Company of New…

A huge THANKS/Ngā mihi to everyone who supported our WSCW Year 9 Social Studies Christmas…

Outward Bound runs Adapted courses for secondary school students with physical disabilities. These courses are…

As part of Ngā Puna o Waiōrea haerenga week in week 7, the Year 9…

Special Programme for Term 3 and 4 new students While the senior students were sitting…

Outward Bound runs Adapted courses for secondary school students with physical disabilities. These courses are…

Learning Support Senior Life Skills Programme This year, some of our senior Learning Support students…

RECYCLING IN TĀMAKI MAKAURAU TOP TIPS FOR A SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS 1. Quality not quantity…

A big CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all those involved with our end-of-year Prize-Givings for…

In November 2022, Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) took part in the Auckland Secondary Schools'…

Dress For Success Auckland is holding it one of it's events - Fill A Bag…

Our Year 9 WSC student, Amaya Tan-Peters, recently represented New Zealand at the Noumea Open…

Our Year 13 student Avery Longhurst, CEO of the company called Buzz Shots, recently won…

As you can see in this latest Newsletter ex ‘Springers’ are aceing it out there.…

Alumna, Football Fern Daisy Cleverley continues to be a bright presence in the women's football…

Pearl Little is the Green Party Press Secretary based in Wellington. Her job involves helping…

After two years of cancelled events, the Springs Dance Department made up for lost time…

On Thursday 1st December (week 7), just about all of the WSCW Year 9 cohort…

On Wednesday last week, we welcomed on to the site for the first time our…

WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE - HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED Our school welcomes applications from local families who…

It’s been a great wrap up to 2022 in the library with some new purchases,…

Dillon Lovrin, a year 10 student, and dedicated soccer player, was nominated and won the…

Visit from the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre The Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre held a Logo…

Sadly, the HP Tidy Tech recycling programme has closed and you will no longer be…

Alumna, Frances Sauvao Va'auli was a recipient of the‘Tulī Takes Flight’ scholarship which was presented…

As the year is zipping by, we thought we'd share with you the dates for…

Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (WSCW) have been kindly nominated by the NZ Sailing…

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe (congratulations) to our Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) ākonga,…

Following COVID related-disruptions, our second-ever Winter Tournament Week took place between Monday 29th August and…

As we head into Term 4 soon, our WSC Cricket season will be starting for…

Just a reminder that parents should have received an email from PhotoLife about ordering of…

On Thursday 29th of September 2022, a sold-out performance in the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre…

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe (congratulations) Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) for taking out…

Senior ‘Derived Grade’ Exams 990 students were involved in this year’s derived grade ‘mock’ exams…

Skill building, creating, connecting, refining, rehearsing and much more! It has been a busy term…

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Grace Cory-Wright (Year 10 student from Moana House) who was selected…

The New Zealand Eating Disorders Clinic (NZEDC) is hosting a free event called HOPE NIGHT…

Congratulations to Archie Crayford and Finlay Trelease-Hughes (Team Shole)! Their film 'Maybe Crazy' made for…

In the first week of Term 4, on Tuesday 18th October 2022, the Stars are…

Western Springs College/Ngā Puna O Waiōrea accepts that students from the college may want to…

Our Year 13 Biology class went to the Auckland Zoo for an educational session on…

We have an opportunity for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Accounts Officer to join our…

Kia ora tātou, Our team, Piremina Ngapera, Ava & Kaiya Walker, Arahi Sionetali-Rattray and Koromiko Jacobs-Williams came 3rd  in…

Western Springs will be hosting its first Wellbeing Expo on Saturday 24th September on site…

Each year, The Peace Foundation (Te Rōpū Rongomau o Aotearoa) puts on a Youth Peace…

Green Jam 2022 was live and enlivening! The sustainability conference was an amazingly informative and…

ECO TIP - Plastic free options to store food Did you know that the average…

Kia ora Community, The Learning Support Department is turning their attention to the November 2022…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students. Ever thought of hosting…

Held under the school’s alternative constitution enabling co-governance. A copy of the alternative constitution, promulgated…

With families around NZ experiencing increasing financial hardship - we have an increasing number of…

The opening round of this construction competition is done and dusted... Seniors We had 3…

As already in the Principal's Notes for August 2022, our strong links with NZ Prime…

Every school day at Springs/Waiōrea is a big day? In Aotearoa, all children under 16…

We're really proud of the Western Springs College Swim Team, who competed at the 2022…

Last term, we undertook a cleanup of our community with the aim of gaining sponsorship…

We have an opportunity for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Accounts Officer to join our…

We recommend all students bring a pair of earphones to school/kura. Earphones will be available…

A reminder that daily notices can be viewed by caregivers and students on the WSCW…

It’s Showtime! At the end of term two we warmly invited whānua, kaiako and tauira…

Senior Course Selection for 2023 (information due in Term 3, 2022) Term 3 is course…

Mixed Senior Netball is done and dusted! This year marks WSC-Waiōrea's first mixed gender netball…

Introduction  Western Springs College provides a subject for Year 12 students and above called Education…

We'd like to issue a friendly reminder that WSC-NPoW will no longer accept deliveries for…

We are in the process of organising the Year 9 camps at Tāwharanui campgrounds. Springs…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students. Ever thought of hosting…

NEW TERM 3 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS After the NZ border closure to international students for two…

One of our Year 13 English classes had a wonderful visit to the Auckland Art…

When: Week 7, 5th September to 9th Our wonderful librarians Sharda and Andrew have an…

Do you have any spare calculators at home or work that are not being used?…

ECO TIP - What can you compost? Photo credit @ethiqueworld PLASTIC FREE JULY We had…

In the first week of Term 3, 49 students and 3 staff visited Rotorua to…

Outward Bound runs Adapted courses for secondary school students with physical and intellectual disabilities. These…

On Monday 22nd of August at 7pm, there was an opportunity for our school community…

It is wonderful to begin this Newsletter with the acknowledgement of the receipt of $1,000…

Over the past 3 year, Skylah Tainui-Takerei (a Year 11 Ngā Puna o Waiōrea tauira)…

PhotoLife will be onsite on Wednesday 10 August 2022 (Week 3, Term 3) to take…

Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (WSCW) is seeking an Examination Centre Manager to run…

Triennial elections for the Western Springs College-Ngā Puna O Waiōrea School Board will soon be…

Kia Ora Community, WSC has the Derived Exams (formerly known as Mocks) beginning on the…

Western Springs College won first place in both the solo/duo, and band sections of the…

We would like to offer you the opportunity to complete the Western Springs College (WSC)…

Sam Marsh, Scarlett Ledgrove, Amelia McCrone, Ruby Judson, Alice Shepherd,  Sam Mankelow, Bella Benson, Esther…

Individual champs were a big success this year. Springs had six swimmers: Sam Kenny, Liam…

Another fabulous spin off of COVID fun, is the field trips rescheduled to winter. However,…

This week is NetsafetyWeek2022. We’ve joined forces with Netsafe to promote the safe and positive…

One of our Year 12 students, Charlie Ullrich, has had great success in show jumping. …

ECO TIP - Plastic Free July     Photos credit @Plastic Free July Aotearoa Have…

What an epic Year 12 Geography trip this year! Covid-related issues led to an unusual…

In week 9 of Term 2, the week of the rising of Matariki, the kura…

WSCW success at SmokefreeRockquest Auckland heats - bands and solos On Saturday afternoon (11 June…

Many form classes are currently taking part in our annual Social Studies Auckland City Mission…

We have an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Service Administrator to join our International team at Western Springs…

"Enchanted Ruins" was the theme to this year’s ball and the transformed ballroom definitely looked…

Open Week school tours (actually extended to 8 days) preceding the 2023 enrolment season have…

          As a Gold Green-Gold Enviro school, we are very proud…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students. Ever thought of hosting…

Western Springs College, Ngā Puna O Waiōrea is seeking an Examination Centre Manager to run the NCEA and…

Digiwise YAS training The Digiwise team undertook Netsafe Youth Action Squad training recently. Our 8…

On the fourteenth of April, the Peace Ambassadors fundraised for the SPCA with a bake…

International students returning to New Zealand are on the horizon from July onwards.  At Springs…

Louis Esther is the Vice President of Marketing at Kami, an education tech start-up that…

Run by College Sport Auckland and Auckland Sport Climbing Club, the Auckland College Climbing Series…

Kia ora all, It is with a very sad heart that after 20 years, I…

Pink Shirt Day was held on May 20th this year. Celebrated annually around the globe,…

Year 13 business groups presented their business pitches to a group of external judges last…

The two Year 12 Business classes will be marketing/selling their products this term, with each…

We have an opportunity for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join our…

Check out the Term 2 Library Newsletter for 2002 with lots of interesting things to…

Last term, year 10 Science students began their first topic, ‘The Science of wellbeing’. Students…

Dr Judith Locke - a clinical psychologist and former school counsellor, teacher and workplace trainer…

Solar panels at WSCW At the time of writing, we have generated 61,522 kWh since…

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the WSC Girls Water Polo team who recently competed (26-29 March)…

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe to Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) who were placed…

Exciting news... Two 2021 Alumni have had their Level 3 Art Design portfolios selected to…

On 24th February 2022, the news of Russia invading Ukraine sparked across the globe. With…

Many thanks  to our wonderful teaching staff & ILAs who have supported our students during…

Carol Gunn resigns from Board Chair role  I wish to inform the school community that…

WSCW's Kaitiaki roopu and Wastewise group in conjunction with the Albert-Eden Youth Board and Urban…

ECO TIPS 3 week old Ezra McCrorie in his newborn sized cloth nappies from Bear…

HOWZAT! WSC Girls T20 Champions!! On Wednesday 23 March, our WSC Girls Cricket team won…

From Garden to Plate Our LIfe Skills Programme students, (a programme run by Learning Support…

Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students.…

The Year 13s have voted for their Leaver’s Gear this year to be sourced from…

Following the PM's announcement that vaccine passes will no longer be required (unless venues want…

On the 9th of March, the kura officially opened our pā Harakeke, NgaUri o Pakoti (the descendants…

We have received the following communication from Western Springs Football Club. The resurfacing of the…

It has been a busy start to the year in the library with over 25…

Our community funded solar array continues to generate clean power for us, the sun is…

Living and studying in a foreign country as a teenager is a challenging but valuable…

ECO TIPS The water you use to cook pasta can be used to water your…

Chamber Group - calling all players   WSC/NPoW Chamber Group is looking for new members. Do…

The WSCW School ball will be held at the Ellerslie Events Centre on Saturday 11th…

As Omicron case numbers rise across the nation we anticipate the need to transition to…

We have an opportunity for a special someone to become the Resource Centre (RC)/Hub Manager…

  2022 Arts – Exploring, creating, refining and designing! This year started with navigating the…

Our school values, with the aim of strengthening relationships in a positive environment, are reflected…

Let’s start with a Beatles song to celebrate the end of a very challenging 2021:…

Here is the 2022 digital learning information you need to know. This information includes device and…

Tēnā koutou katoa Samantha Wood Rawnsley connecting in for our final 2021 ArtsNews. Firstly, I…

"Courtney Sina Meredith, The University of Auckland's Young Alumna of The Year 2021, is a…

Western Springs College Football Programme 2021/2022 Welcome to Western Springs College’s football programme.  We have…

PEACE AMBASSADORS Earlier this year, the WSCW Peace Ambassadors were invited to attend this year’s…

We’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to make getting school ready faster! Your child’s class list…

Niki Harré and Charlotte Blythe, School of Psychology, University of Auckland, have published an article…

​Ngā Puna o Waiōrea were a leading light in the ‘gotyadot’ campaign, which is a…

Please come on down and get your jab at the Shot Cuzz bus this Friday…

YMCA have part time (after school care) and casual (Holiday Programme) positions available for Team…

School Holiday Trip At each school holiday, the international department organises a trip or two…

Our 13-15 years boys' relay team of Sam Kenny, Tobias Beaumont, Jasper Stevenson and Koen Dettling came…

Stevie and Andi Teleiai love their comfortable and colourful cloth nappies. Recommended Products Ecofloss Bamboo…

Guest speakers Joe Vagana, Trow Group, and Garry Lawrence, Garry Lawrence Roofing Ltd, shared their…

Auckland City Mission Appeal Many form classes are currently taking part in the Social Studies…

Our digital citizenship programme has focussed on digital distraction and the fair use of our…

Tēnā koutou katoa It has been another busy term in the all Arts areas of…

Introducing the newly structured international department The International Department is under a new staffing structure…

Thankyou for your amazing contribution!!!  So far $4264.89 already raised for the WSCW 40 hour…

On Tuesday 15th of June to Wednesday 16th, the senior girls' squash team attended the…

North Island Secondary Schools Orienteering Champs 2021 Western Springs had a team of 10 students…

Swimming – North Island Secondary Schools' Championships The Western Springs Swim Team of Tess Whineray,…

Ms Liao-Marsden uses a reusable cup to soup from the Canteen Ethically Kate Visited WSCW…

Top Scholar Awards, Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington The Top Scholar Awards ceremony celebrates the…

Wises camp/planning day. A successful event for Wises panels coming together to plan for 2021 was…

Our WSCW Ball on Saturday 26/6/2021 in Eden Park is shaping up to be a…

It's free and for any student who wants some food before tackling the day ahead…

Springs/Waiorea has a new club on offer - trail running! This small but dedicated group…

Dome made by Year 13 Design Technology students One of the reasons that attracts high…

The Peace Ambassadors are a group of students who have completed a Leadership Training Day…

Like most NZ schools, we are excited to be using an online tool called Career…

Our school water polo team just won division 2 nationals!  Here’s how we did it.…

The WSCW 40 hour Famine group will soon be promoting The 40 Hour Famine -…

The Athletics Auckland Secondary School Central West Zones were held on Wednesday 17 March at…

Tēnā koutou katoa It has been a busy time in the Drama department preparing eight…

On Saturday the 20th March a Raranga Wānanga was held in Waioteao at WSC/NPOW to…

OPEN WEEK AT WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE – NGĀ PUNA O WAIŌREA SCHOOL TOURS TERM 2…

Archery is made up of 2 bow types, recurve and compound. This year there were…

Kia Orana Whanau – WSC-NPOW Netball have increased teams this year and we are needing…

OPEN WEEK AT WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE - NGĀ PUNA O WAIŌREA SCHOOL TOURS TERM 2…

O week Diversity is one of the key values at Western Springe College.  To celebrate…

Andy Heathcote on the podium at the National Champs. The Orienteering Team had a very…

A few weeks ago, Western Springs College held their very own O week! Clubs and…

Tēnā koutou katoa Samantha Wood Rawnsley connecting in as Arts Coordinator for 2021. I am…

Our Western Springs College/ Nga Puna O Waiōrea  New Families’ BBQ  was held on Wednesday…

A 2-days and 2-nights leadership camp in the scenic ferndale lodge in Waitakere was organised…

At WSCW we operate on a shared leadership model: All students in Year 13, our…

Did You Know? ... that Western Springs College|Nga Puna o Waiōrea has a modern, well…

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE TRUST YEP MEMBER APPLICATIONS - PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO NAVY CADETS -…

Getting a secondary student discount for public transport has never been easier Secondary school students,…

Athletics – National schools Track and Field Championships Last year, two of our top athletes,…