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).
WSC Alumna Isabella Matthews representing NZ in Archery
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 from the 16th-27th July this year. Izzy will participate in the Women's…
Laptop Appeal
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…
Freshwater Champion celebrations
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…
Whaea Kaukura Tepaki (Māmā Kau) – sunrise 21 Dec 1964, sunset 10 Jul 2024
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…
Kapa Haka Nationals success for NPoW!
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…
Kura finalist in the NZ Biosecurity awards
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…
We’re Big Fans of Joel Little Here in Music
It’s not everyday a Grammy winning former student comes to visit Te Whare Puoro/Music Department so we counted ourselves incredibly lucky to host Joel Little at the start of March. We gathered with our Year 12 and 13 music students…
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…
Job Vacancy – Western Springs College, Receptionist
We are seeking a friendly and highly-organised member of our community for the Receptionist role at Western Springs College, starting in the 2024 school year. This is a 40-hour per week, term-time only position, and…