To ensure our students are meeting their potential as writers and problem solvers, hardcopy checklists will be made available to all junior students in 2025. These may look a little different depending on your child’s subject, but will aim to…
Why the name ‘Wises’? Well, a long long time ago the idea of different groups in the school focusing on different areas of sustainability was mooted. The idea was rapidly and enthusiastically embraced by kaiako and ākonga and the Wises…
NCEA examinations will be held from November 5th-29th this year. The examination timetable can be accessed here, and on the back of the hardcopy Information Sheets students/ākonga should have received in Whānau class alongside their Examination Admission slips. Students/ākonga MUST…
The WSC Interhouse Mathex took place on the 16th of August. The competition, a replica of Mathex, had competitors from each house solving challenging mathematics questions to gain as many points as they could before time ran out. Congratulations to…
Green Jam 2024 was held on the 19th of August at Auckland Zoo. The event was organised by our Wastewise students with support from the Kaitiaki rōpū. It included workshops focusing on environmental sustainability such as Predator Control, Te Whau…
A few Wednesdays ago, on the 21st of August, Western Springs College had three incredible team representatives compete in the once-a-year Mathex competition. Mathex is an annual celebration of students’ love for mathematics, demonstrated through a quick and pressure-based battle…
A big thank you to everyone who made Library Week 2024 so special. Library Week is a whole-school celebration of all things literature and reading. This year we had an outstanding selection of free books for students to browse during…
Heads of House and camp staff have started preparing for the Year 9 camp this year. We are excited!! Year 9 Kapura and Moana camp is first up from 25th to 27th November followed by Atea and Whenua camp from…
You’re warmly invited to the next Parent Action Group (PAG) movie night fundraiser. We’ve got a pre-release viewing of: We Were Dangerous, starring Erana James, Rima Te Wiata, Nathalie Morris & Manaia Hall. Bridgeway Cinema, Tuesday, August 20th 6.45pm drinks for a 7.30pm…
This year there is a choice of a Varsity Jacket, Rugby Jersey or Hoodie (Black or Grey) for purchase. The order form will be sent via email to all Year 13 students in week 5 (around 21 August). Orders must be…