WSCW School Ball Information – July 25th 2026

Here are a few final reminders for our upcoming 2026 WSCW School Ball, which will be held on Saturday 25th July (i.e. end of Week 1, Term 3) at the Ellerslie Events Centre (Newmarket Room, Ground Floor). The theme for this year is “A Night in the Roaring 20s“.

Doors open at 6:00pm and everyone must be inside by 7:00pm sharp. The last song will be at 11.00pm and students/ākonga will not be released before then; everyone must be out by 11:20pm.

Tickets will be issued at an Assembly on Friday 24th July at 12.45pm in Te Whakamanu.

Parking instructions

Buses & Large Limousine Drop-Off – Enter via Gate 2 and on to Gate 5 to drop off students/ākonga and exit via Gate 4.

All Other Vehicle Drop-Off (Cars, Small Vans, etc.) – Enter at 16 Derby Downs Place. Drive through the tunnel and continue along the internal road to reach the infield carpark. Students/ākonga will be dropped off at the designated school ball drop-off point and should walk via the pedestrian tunnel beneath the racetrack to reach the Event Centre. Please do not cross the racetrack. The walk to the Ellerslie Stand (the first white building you’ll see) is approximately 200 metres.

Pick up for Buses & Large Limousine – Gate 5

Pick up for other vehicles – infield carpark.

Enjoy the evening!