Petra Tang taught at Western Springs College: full-time 2015–2019, casual 2020-2022. I’m now working in astrophysics, researching in the field of gravitational wave astronomy, and I still teach alongside my research. My time teaching at Western Springs College was really…
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…
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).
Congratulations to our WSC Alumna of 2021, Isabella (Izzy) Matthews, who has been selected to compete at the 2025 World University Games to be held at Rhine-Ruhr, Germany this year. Izzy will participate in the Women's Recurve event at these…
In loving memory of Melanie (Mel) Webber 11 April 1975 - 9th April 2025 (age 49) Mel joined the staff of Western Springs College Ngā Puna o Waiōrea in 2009 as a teacher of Media Studies and English. She was appointed…
With families around NZ experiencing increasing financial hardship - we have an increasing number of families who are unable to purchase laptops for their children. We are raising funds to get these vital learning tools into their hands. As students…
We had two special celebrations to acknowledge the award Whaea Alice Heather won in the annual Cawthron 2024 Freshwater Champions awards - the award recognised her work with rangatahi. The school put on scones for morning tea and some lovely…
To our school community, “Kua hinga he tōtara i te wao nui a Tane.” “A mighty tōtara has fallen.” It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our beloved teachers, Whaea Kaukura (Māmā…
Whakatū, Nelson, recently played host to Te Huinga Whetū National Kura Tuarua Kapa Haka Competition, gathering together 42 of the top secondary schools across Aotearoa, showcasing their skills in traditional Māori performing arts. Each performance was a breathtaking display of…
It was wonderful to have our kaitiaki mahi acknowledged by being shortlisted as one of three kura finalists in the NZ Biosecurity awards. Our Waitītiko awa (Meola Creek) restoration work has been running for 12 years. The work is driven…