From the School Nurses
At the start of the year, we like to identify all students who may have an increased need for our services. If your child has significant health needs that we should be aware of, please contact us so that we…
WSCW Ball 2024
The WSCW 2024 School Ball will be held at the Ellerslie Events Centre again, but in their biggest ballroom downstairs (Newmarket Room). Please be aware there are only 650 spaces available. To accommodate as many of our students as possible,…
The school app – don’t forget to update your alert preferences
Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea have a mobile app for news and events, daily notices and other important school messages. Use the app to notify us of absences, access the parent/student portal, look up school contacts and check…
Visual Art News
Welcome to Visual Art in 2024! We are excited to introduce a new addition to our team, TeRina Kapa-Vivian who is joining us as a long-term reliever (LTR) for the year. TeRina is an energetic first year teacher,…
Te Whare Puoro is back in action!
Team Puoro/Music is back in action for 2024 and Te Whare Puoro is already loud! Everything extra-curricular is starting back up this week so I wanted to let you know about all the opportunities available for our Springs-Waiōrea students. Every…
Springs/Waiōrea Policies Review – Term 1, 2024
Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule to keep them up to date. Each term, the whole school community (whānau, parents, caregivers, students, staff and the Board) is invited to review and…
St John Youth – keen to join?
St John Youth is a structured programme for young people aged 5 to 18 years. The programme is not just about learning first aid and lifesaving skills; it's about building confidence, leadership, and resilience in our young people. From hands-on…
PAG Movie Night Fundraiser – Wed March 6th, 2024
Kia ora WSC-NPoW whānau, You’re invited to the Parents' Action Group (PAG) movie night fundraiser ADVANCE screening of The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson Bridgeway Cinema, Wednesday, March 6th 6.45pm drinks for a 7.30pm screening Click here…
Lunch is ready!
Making Ranch-Style Chicken Wraps was one of our first practical sessions for Food Technology this year. Food Technology is one of the most popular options for WSCW students, and already, students are showing impressive skills, know-how, and eagerness to get…
Principal’s Notes – Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!
Happy New Year to all of our Springs-Waiōrea community! I hope that you all enjoyed the Christmas/New Year period with your family and friends, and that you've been enjoying the brilliant weather! As I said in my Junior prizegiving address:…