Eco News – June 2022
As a Gold Green-Gold Enviro school, we are very proud to announce that we are now recycling disposable face masks! We have 3 bins located in the school, 2 for students and one for staff. …
Western Springs College – Homestay Families Wanted
Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students. Ever thought of hosting an International student? Do you have a spare room available? We are looking for families to host & care for our WSC International students (male or female, long or short term). We…
International Department News
As we are heading into the middle of the school year, our international students are finding it challenging to juggle all the school work and preparing for assessments and exams. At this term’s international student assembly, we share the tips…
WSCW vacancy – Examination Centre Manager
Western Springs College, Ngā Puna O Waiōrea is seeking an Examination Centre Manager to run the NCEA and NZ Scholarship examinations in 2022. The smooth and successful running of an exam centre is important for all students participating in these examinations. The position requires you to…
Digital Learning Update – June 2022
Digiwise YAS training The Digiwise team undertook Netsafe Youth Action Squad training recently. Our 8 keen members learnt about how to keep themselves safe online and ways to promote online safety to others. The afternoon was full of lively and…
SPCA Fundraiser
On the fourteenth of April, the Peace Ambassadors fundraised for the SPCA with a bake sale. Many ambassadors baked, with cookies and cakes in the shapes of paws and animals! In total, we raised $342 for this wonderful charity. The…
WSC enters the 2022 Auckland College Climbing Competition
Run by College Sport Auckland and Auckland Sport Climbing Club, the Auckland College Climbing Series first kicked off a brand new competition in 2021 - with its goal being to grow climbing in this age group, as well as providing…
WSCW Netball Legacy – Whaea Kau Tepaki
Kia ora all, It is with a very sad heart that after 20 years, I announce that Whaea Kau Tepaki is standing down from the Netball Coordinating role. Over the last 20 years, she has been instrumental in taking 2…
Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day was held on May 20th this year. Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a…
Year 13 Business Pitch
Year 13 business groups presented their business pitches to a group of external judges last Monday in Henderson. As part of the YES (Young Enterprise Scheme) they compete against other groups from schools across the country. Similar to the TV…