Communications with our Community
We have several channels by which we keep in touch with you and you can stay informed: Community Updates: From time to time you will receive an email from the school, and this is how we inform you about school…
Literacy and Numeracy CAA Workshops
In order to support students/ākonga prepare for the Literacy and Numeracy Common Assessment Activities (CAA) we are running workshops on Wednesdays after school (unless announced otherwise). The workshops will be held in KHCL on L2 in Pohutukawa. You can find…
Helping our students/ākonga be on time for school.
With the new school year being a shock for everyone, in terms of having to wake up earlier, we recently ran a competition on Instagram to find out what our students/ākonga find most useful for getting them to school on…
Digital Learning
Here at Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea we use devices and digital tools to support our learning and life at school. All new students underwent a digital orientation to help them get started with using their devices…
News from Food Technology
We have had an exciting start to the year with the opening of our second kitchen! It’s a fabulous open and airy space to work in. No pictures of our new kitchen yet as we’ve been too busy cooking! In…
Digital Citizenship at Western Springs College – Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
During the year students/ākonga learn about digital citizenship and digital safety. This important aspect of their digital life is delivered through whānau class activities and we also run a whānau information evening once a year. Staying safe online is also…
Start of Year 2025 Key Dates, Times & Details
KEY DATES AND TIMES FOR THE START OF OUR SCHOOL YEAR Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (start dates) 29th January - Wednesday: Ākonga arrive at 9.00am and will be dismissed at 12.30pm. New Waiōrea Year 9’s will attend their pōwhiri at…
