Library Week
Due to the second Covid lockdown our annual event did not happen, much to our disappointment. On our return we decided to run the Form Class Quiz since it was up for House Points. This year we had a huge…
Bring your own devices – BYOD
Western Springs College operates a fully wireless network and is integrated into the high speed Network 4 Learning providing an always on internet connection. As a result of this we are able to support a full BYOD learning environment for…
Matariki Career Evening 2020
This was a special, still, warm spring evening event for our Māori and Pasifika whanau and tauira. Not only was the event informative and enjoyable, but it also gave an opportunity to showcase our beautiful Whare Tapere. Hosts enjoyed…
Inner City School Cricket is Alive & Kicking
On Tuesday 20th October, the WSCW 1st XI Cricket team played a T20 match against St Paul's College at their school. St Paul's are rebuilding their cricket programme and are very fortunate to have ex Black Cap Dion Nash heading…
NCEA Exams 2020
NCEA exams start on the 16th November and finish on the 9th December. Students have been given their exam slips this week. Some reminders for students: You must have your A4 size NZQA examination admission slip to be able to…
NZ Schools’ Swimming Championships 2020
The Western Springs College swim team performed brilliantly at the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Championships in Hamilton from Thursday 15/10 – Sunday 18/10 (and were a pleasure to manage!) The team was Henry Williams 17-18 yr boys; Sam Kenny 14…
North Island Secondary Schools’ Orienteering Championships
Like most sports, it's been a difficult year for Orienteering with most events postponed or cancelled. And so it was to the credit of the organising Counties Manukau Orienteering Club that they finally managed to hold this event after two…
Staying connected to your teen
Being a teenager (and parenting one) is renowned for being challenging. This year has thrown our kids all sorts of challenges, adding even more stress. Dr Sue Bagshaw, a primary care adolescent and sexual health doctor at 298 Youth…
Community Notices
Imperfect Offering presents the music of Leonard Cohen in two shows at Pumphouse Theatre on the North Shore on Friday 30 October and Saturday 31 October. Come and support local music with this acclaimed band (and support one of our parents)…