We have expanded our solar array
In the July school holidays an additional 9.5kW of solar was added to our existing array. We now have a total of 160, 370watt panels generating solar on the roof of the Ken Havill Centre for Learning. This means our…
Restoring our whenua with original Tāmaki Makaurau plants
On Thursday the 31st of July WasteWise, Kaitiaki and the trappers got their gloves on and their shoes dirty to plant 200 native trees along the northern boundary of our school. We planted 10 different kinds of trees, including mahoe,…
Music Department Amps were at 11 for all of Term 2
We have finally reached the end of an epic term here in Te Whare Puoro. Term 2 is one of our busiest terms for music events and we have loved every minute. Rockquest We had 11 bands and 2 soloists…
Homestay families wanted
Western Spring College International Team is welcoming applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students (male or female, long or short term).
Student fundraiser – native timber spatulas
Year 12 student, Miles Dean has been making wooden spatulas (aka soffritto spatulas) and selling them to raise funds for his school trip - Italy Culinary Experience. These hand crafted, beautiful items are one for $30 or two for $50…
Rugby update – First XV
Our first game was played against Auckland Grammar at the Auckland Domain. We went down 26-0 but it was closer than that. We had an awesome try from our fullback Ollie, disallowed - which was a 50/50 call that the…
How to fix your school app if you don’t get notifications
We are posting lots of important messages on our school app. If you are not receiving notifications and would like to, try deleting your app and reinstalling it. Here is how to download the school app if you don't have…
Our Debaters have done it again!
WSC/NPoW Advanced Open 1 debating team has achieved the impossible, winning 5 debates in a row! They are currently undefeated and leading the competition. Next Term the team will be entering finals rounds. They are Maxine Allen, Jed Leeves and…
News from International Department
Visit from Jack Ma’s Private School in China In late March, we were delighted to host six senior staff members from Yungu School in China. Founded in 2017 by Jack Ma and fully funded by him and his Alibaba partners,…
Kai to Compost to Kai – Mana Ora Youth Resilience Grant
Food Tech in conjunction with Wastewise and Kaitiaki are thrilled to be one of the recipients of the Auckland Council Mana Ora Youth Resilience Grant. Our full-cycle project, Kai to Compost to Kai, will allow the students to be involved…