Firstly, we would like to acknowledge whānau impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, and before that the floods. This is unprecedented weather and we understand the physical and emotional toll it can have. The safety and wellbeing of our whānau, kaimahi and tauira are…
Western Springs College Ngā Puna o Waiōrea will be closed for onsite learning on Monday 13th February and Tuesday 14th February due to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. Due to the risk of Cyclone Gabrielle impacting Tāmaki Makaurau and the…
As part of Ngā Puna o Waiōrea haerenga week in week 7, the Year 9 and 10 students took part in the bi-annual Omanga Miharo- Amazing Race. Working in their whānau classes, with a tuakana alongside, they began at kura…
Special Programme for Term 3 and 4 new students While the senior students were sitting the NCEA exams, our Term 3 and 4 senior new students were enjoying the four-week special programmes that were designed particularly for them. In the…
Extended Seasonal Greetings Although the year is drawing to a close, it is worth noting the number of Visual Arts displays that have occurred in the last couple of months. With the shift in covid restrictions – we were finally…
Outward Bound runs Adapted courses for secondary school students with physical disabilities. These courses are fully funded. The only cost to students is getting a pre-course medical done by a GP and getting themselves to and from Picton. The 8 day…
Learning Support Senior Life Skills Programme This year, some of our senior Learning Support students have been involved in a specialist course called Life Skills. They have participated in a large variety of learning activities and gained some new skills…
As you can see in this latest Newsletter ex ‘Springers’ are aceing it out there. Well done to all of you...and don’t forget to visit your old school. We would love to see you! I have invited all ex students…
Alumna, Football Fern Daisy Cleverley continues to be a bright presence in the women's football scene. She currently plays for the Danish first division club HB Køge, enabling her to compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The 25-year-old midfielder joined…
