Mini Arts Tour
In week 9 of term 2 a fantastic group of young creatives performed a selection of short works for Pasadena Intermediate. This is an annual event that we look forward to every year! We are always greeted warmth and enjoy…
Nathan Lindsay – Representing New Zealand
Congratulations to Nathan Lindsay (year 13) on being selected as a member of NZ U18 Bowling team- Katipō18. On Friday 18th August, Nathan will be travelling to Singapore with the Katipō18 Ten Pin Bowling Team representing NZ at the Asian…
2023 New Zealand Secondary School Swimming Championships
The Western Springs College swim team produced fantastic results at the 2023 New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Championships in Wellington from 20-23 July. The over 16 years 4 x 50m mixed medley relay team of Sam Kenny (backstroke), Abigail Sharp (breaststroke),…
Enhancing Sustainability at Waitītiko
To support our planting programme for the school awa Waitītiko, Paula Marx our school Development Manager decided to set up a pest trapping programme. If our programme is successful we will see our thriving biodiverse bush area return, including taonga…
Peter McIntyre – three generations involved in New Zealand Open Women’s Touch programme
Peter McIntyre is the coaching lead for our New Zealand Open Women’s Touch programme. He is joined by his daughter - Assistant Coach Le Toia Tainui-McIntyre and Assistant Coach Kim-Anaka Baillie. His granddaughter Skylah Tainui-Takerei (Year 12 - Ngā Puna…
Billy Mccarthy – a huge year in the performing arts
Billy Mccarthy is a year 13 at Ngā Puna o Waiōrea, he is an amazing talent and has an admirable work ethic, both of which he shares across a wide range of activities. Billy is one of the Kaihaka (performers)…
Springs values still resonate with Alumna Carla Harré
I am Carla Harré, an alumni of Western Springs college. I graduated Springs in 2017 and since then I have graduated from Unitec with a degree in Performing and Screen Arts majoring in Contemporary Dance. Post graduation I have spent…
Equestrian Update
Congratulations to the WSC Equestrian Team who competed in the Pegasus Cup Schools Show Jumping event on March 20-21st at Takapoto Estate in Cambridge. This was the first time that that this top level equestrian venue has been used for…
Swimming Update for 2023
Term 1 saw an action-packed schedule for the School’s Swim Team. School’s Swimming Sports First up was the well-attended School’s Swimming Sports held at the AUT Millennium, where the senior boys’ records were smashed by Sam Kenny in all events,…