Library News – Term 2, 2022
Check out the Term 2 Library Newsletter for 2002 with lots of interesting things to look at, thanks to our fantastic Library Assistant Andrew Raba!
Science Department News
Last term, year 10 Science students began their first topic, ‘The Science of wellbeing’. Students got the opportunity to learn about the brain and nervous system as well as the ways that our everyday actions can impact our brain chemistry…
Parent workshop with Dr Judith Locke at WSC on Thurs 2 June
Dr Judith Locke - a clinical psychologist and former school counsellor, teacher and workplace trainer - is coming to Western Springs College on Thursday 2 June (6:30-7:30pm) for a PARENTS ONLY session, which will held in our school hall. This…
Puhoi research trip
On a fairly typical Auckland day (cloudy with the ongoing threat of sprinkles), 76 keen Geographers embarked on a trip to the Puhoi River. The goal: to test their hypothesis by gathering field data - stream flow, channel and sediment…
News from the International Department
What would be the best part of supporting international students? Without a doubt, it would be witnessing our students grow as a person over their time at Western Springs College Waiorea. Natasha Meng, who is from Beijing, China, is one…
WSC Girls Water Polo – 5th in NISS Championships
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the WSC Girls Water Polo team who recently competed (26-29 March) in the North Island Secondary Schools (NISS) Division 1 (i.e top division) Championships - finishing with a 5th placing in the 5th/6th playoff at AUT…
Ngā Puna o Waiōrea WINS at the 2022 ASB Polyfest
Ngā mihi nui ki a koe to Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) who were placed FIRST at the 2022 ASB Polyfest - the Auckland Secondary Schools Maōri & Pacific Islands Cultural Festival, which was held last week at the Manukau…
Two 2021 Alumni featured in 2022 NZQA Top Art Exhibition
Exciting news... Two 2021 Alumni have had their Level 3 Art Design portfolios selected to tour as a part of the 2022 NZQA Top Art Exhibition. Congratulations on your success Zoe Ferstat and Sofia Kotelevskaya with your featured illustrative art…
Fundraiser for Ukraine
On 24th February 2022, the news of Russia invading Ukraine sparked across the globe. With the invasion occurring, 3.8 million Urkrainians were forced to leave their homes and millions have become refugees. After more than 30 days of invasion, approximately…