Waiorea

As our students and staff look forward to a much deserved holiday break, I think it is appropriate to address the national advertising campaign around ‘burn-out’ and the symptoms of it.  We often see this as stress in the initial…

   Mathematics and language-literacy self-beliefs, gender-role attitudes, and career aspirations in mid-adolescence: A German-New Zealand comparative study.  Year 10 students from several Auckland schools, including Western Springs College, will be invited to complete a short online survey to contribute data…

I am pleased to announce our Library Monitors for 2021. A special welcome back to our former monitors and to our new members, I hope you will enjoy being part of a great team. Their duties include the routine duties…

Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is a school that knows the importance of sustainable travel. As such we encourage as many students and staff to travel using sustainable modes as possible. But with a rather complex entrance…

TENNIS In Term One we entered a senior and junior boys tennis team into the North Harbour competition which was played after school on Mondays. Our junior boys team played in the Open C Grade as it had an even…

Last year the Ministry of Education released its Statement of National Education and Learning Priorities. This statement sets out Government’s priorities for education, which include protecting the wellbeing of all learners.  Part of our approach to student well-being is the development…