Visual Arts News
Talofa Lava! Progress is well under way with our art students engaging with a range of media and art making practices. Art Homework Club We have opened up the art space in KHCL after school on Wednesdays (3:10-4pm) for senior…
Seeking volunteer Reader/Writers for the Derived Grade exams in September
The Learning Support Department is now thinking about recruiting volunteer Reader/Writers for the September Derived Grade exams. If you like connecting with young people, have strong literacy skills and would like to support the school by being a Reader/Writer for…
Key Information for Whānau – website tab
Looking for infomation on term dates, sports info, how to find the parent portal, how to downlaod the school app? See our Key Information for Whānau on the school website. You will find this information on the first tab under…
Implementation of Government Cellphone ban in schools
Need to know: Cellphones "away for the day" at Springs/Waiōrea (see further details below) Leave your phone at home, or keep it turned off and in your bag while at school. Further Details Parents and students will be aware of…
The school app – don’t forget to update your alert preferences
Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea have a mobile app for news and events, daily notices and other important school messages. Use the app to notify us of absences, access the parent/student portal, look up school contacts and check…
Junior Arts Festival 2023
TAPAC was a hive of activity again this year with our annual Junior Arts Festival. The weeks leading up to this event were filled with creativity and collaboration as kaiako and tauira worked tirelessly to bring their items to life…
Sabina represents NZ in the U18 Ice Hockey team!
Sabina Tunnicliffe has been named for the NZ U18 representative Ice Hockey travelling team. She is one of only two players from Auckland on the 18-strong girls team who will be traveling to Sofia Bulgaria for the Division 2 World…
Wiremu Godfrey – NZ Judo Secondary Schools Champion
Wiremu Godfrey competed in Secondary Schools Judo competition on Saturday 16 September. In his weight category (under 81kg) he won BRONZE & in the open weight he also won a BRONZE. An awesome achievement as he was fighting much heavier…
Principal’s Notes – November 2023
It is wonderful to see the feature on Harry-Ashton-Ireland in this Alumni Newsletter. One of the themes I return to time and time again with our students and their parents too, is “what are your next steps?” Focus on your…
Tautiakitanga – Sustainability
Recycle your Tetra Pak cartons Tetra Pak cartons are no longer to be put in the recycling bins collected by Auckland Council. Instead, you can find alternatives, like Mylk Made for plant based milk, or send the cartons to the…