PPTA Strike Action
You will be aware that there will be rostering home of students, as well as an Auckland Region stike day, if negotiations with Ministry of Education are not forthcoming. We ask that you keep your son/daughter home if their year…
Principal’s Notes
Parents will note elsewhere in this Newsletter my outline of the industrial action facing the sector over the weeks remaining in this term. Today, in a meeting with the Prime Minister I have heard genuine resolve that the current deadlock…
Safety In The Car Park
Traffic Safety Our Year 12 and 13 student drivers are now required to register their vehicles and licences and participate in our student safety plan so they understand the hazards that exist in the ACC car park beside the school…
News From International Department
At Western Springs College, we embrace and celebrate our cultural diversities and each student’s uniqueness. At the International Student Assembly on 22 June, four of our international students delivered their speeches about “ME & US” - our Term 2 Theme. …
Writers’ Festival
The Auckland Writers’ Festival has been a much anticipated annual event on the English department calendar for the last eleven years. This year was no different with almost forty Springs students joining hundreds of other schools at this increasingly wonderful…
Hotel Rwanda
Reflecting on Olivier Niyitegeka’s visit Thursday 16 May 2019 I had the amazing experience today of listening to a young Rwandan man speak to a large group of Kate Todd’s year 11 English students. I am writing this after hearing…
Families Urgently Needed in New Zealand – Can You Help?
Welcoming an overseas exchange student into your home is a very rewarding experience. Host families help provide students with the chance to experience life in New Zealand. It’s a great way to practice your language skills, share your stories and…
Weekend Parking – Sports Teams/Visitors/Parents/Coaches
If you have a game at Western Springs Fields during weekends do not park on the Motat Road or along the tram line side of the fields. Offending vehicles will be towed as per the signs that are placed along…
Western Springs College–Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Board of Trustees Election – Meet the Candidates 30/5/2019
When: Thursday 30 May 2019 Time: 7:30 pm Place: Western Springs College staff room. Candidate Statements 3 Year term: Belinda DRAKE: My name is Belinda Drake and I am standing for the Board of Trustees for Western Springs College-Ngā…
Board of Trustees 2019 Election and Selection
Held under the school’s alternative constitution enabling co-governance. A copy of the alternative constitution, promulgated 14 March 2019, is online at gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2019-go1165. Declaration of 18-month term Parent-elected trustees results At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations…