PAG fundraiser – Near West
The Near West A history of Grey Lynn, Arch Hill and Westmere Tania Mace Place…
Important dates for Term 4, 2024
Kia ora to all our Springs-Waiōrea (WSCW) whānau, below are our final key dates for…
PPTA Paid Union Meeting – Thursday, November 28th 2024
NEED TO KNOW Paid Union Meeting – Thursday November 28th 1.00pm to 3.30pm Normal school…
WSC Girls 3×3 Basketball Tournament
The 3x3 Basketball Tournament at Western Springs College was a fantastic way to encourage more…
Charli Dunn represents NZ Football at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Congratulations to our Year 13 Western Springs College student, Charli Dunn, who was recently selected…
Cyril Hicks (23 August 1921-6 November 2024)
I am sad to report that Cyril, Principal of Seddon High School from 1969 until…
Study space available at Pt Chev Community Centre
Pt Chev Community Centre have kindly offered our senior students a space to study!
Wastewise in 2024
Thank you to our Wastewise leaders for 2024, Isla Hodge and Mila Sokolich. Wastewise have…
2024 Tikanga ā-Iwi/Social Studies Sustainable Christmas Market – Tues 3 Dec 2024
The Social Studies/Tikanga ā-Iwi department would like to invite you all to our Annual…
Meola Road Safe Crossings – Travelwise Student Action in Motion
Congratulations is due to Radha Patel - Western Springs Nga Puna ō Waiorea Alumni 2023.…
Important NCEA Examination Information for Whānau
NCEA examinations will be held from November 5th-29th this year. The examination timetable can be…
Interhouse Mathex
The WSC Interhouse Mathex took place on the 16th of August. The competition, a replica…
2024 Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week
The 2024 Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week officially kicked off today with eleven codes holding…
Vacancy – NPoW Sports Coordinator
We are seeking a highly organised and aroha-fuelled individual to fill the role of Sports…
Po Fiafia 2024: a night of celebration and joy
This year, our annual Pofiafia celebration was certainly a night to remember. It was dedicated…
Principal’s Notes – April 2024
With the release of the ERO report on student behaviour in New Zealand schools I…
Principal’s Notes – February 2024
An outstanding Scholarship result for 2023 has seen our 2023 Dux Arushi Gupta winning 5…
Ngā Manu o Waiōrea – Manu Kōrero 2018
(Photo left to right: Ayziah, Piripi, De Vhante, Atakura) A huge congratulations to our 4…
ASB Polyfest Success 2018
Congratulations to all whom participated in the annual ASB Polynesian Festival! Our school was represented…
PAG fundraiser – Near West
The Near West A history of Grey Lynn, Arch Hill and Westmere Tania Mace Place…
Principal’s Notes – November 2024
The press has recently featured an article referencing lateness at an intermediate school. The Principal…
2024 WSCW Prize-Givings – Congratulations & Thank You!
A big CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all those involved with our end-of-year Prize-Givings for…
Important dates for Term 4, 2024
Kia ora to all our Springs-Waiōrea (WSCW) whānau, below are our final key dates for…
PPTA Paid Union Meeting – Thursday, November 28th 2024
NEED TO KNOW Paid Union Meeting – Thursday November 28th 1.00pm to 3.30pm Normal school…
WSC Girls 3×3 Basketball Tournament
The 3x3 Basketball Tournament at Western Springs College was a fantastic way to encourage more…
Charli Dunn represents NZ Football at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Congratulations to our Year 13 Western Springs College student, Charli Dunn, who was recently selected…
Cyril Hicks (23 August 1921-6 November 2024)
I am sad to report that Cyril, Principal of Seddon High School from 1969 until…
Study space available at Pt Chev Community Centre
Pt Chev Community Centre have kindly offered our senior students a space to study!
WSC-NPoW Term 4 Policies Review
Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs which follows a 3 year review…
Wastewise in 2024
Thank you to our Wastewise leaders for 2024, Isla Hodge and Mila Sokolich. Wastewise have…
2024 Tikanga ā-Iwi/Social Studies Sustainable Christmas Market – Tues 3 Dec 2024
The Social Studies/Tikanga ā-Iwi department would like to invite you all to our Annual…
Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Te Ahurea 2024
Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga is a significant Māori Performing Arts event for Auckland Secondary Schools.…
Meola Road Safe Crossings – Travelwise Student Action in Motion
Congratulations is due to Radha Patel - Western Springs Nga Puna ō Waiorea Alumni 2023.…
Important NCEA Examination Information for Whānau
NCEA examinations will be held from November 5th-29th this year. The examination timetable can be…
Principal’s Notes – October 2024
Our packed season of performances - the Year 11 and 13 Drama productions/performance evenings; the…
Key Dates for Term 4, 2024
Kia ora Springs-Waiorea (WSCW) whānau, below are the key dates for Term 4, 2024 for…
Vacancy – Food Technician
We are seeking a Food Technician to join the Technology Department of Western Springs College-Ngā…
Aotearoa reclaims the Haka World Record!
In a proud and historic moment, Aotearoa New Zealand has reclaimed the Guinness World Record…
BISC Business Directory
Business in Service of Communities (BISC) is a local business networking group who have been…
2024 Winter Tournament Week – Team Reports
Congratulations to all of our Springs-Waīorea students/ākonga who participated in the Secondary Schools Winter Tournament…
Vocational Excellence Award Winner – Joseph Armstrong
Congratulations to our Year 13 student, Joseph Armstrong, who recently was awarded two awards from…
Exam Assistants Needed – Nov 2024
Kia ora Community, The Learning Support Department is turning their attention to the November 2024…
TAPAC Term 3 holiday programmes & kids show
TAPAC’s Spring Holiday Programmes – Enrolments Open Now! 30 September – 11 October | 9am…
WSC-NPoW School Board – Student Representative elections 2024
Congratulations/Ka rawe to our newly appointed Student Representatives on the Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o…
Autaia – A Haka-Theatre Extravaganza
Kia ora rā, Autaia, a haka-theatre extravaganza, was performed to a sold out Kiri Te…
Interhouse Mathex
The WSC Interhouse Mathex took place on the 16th of August. The competition, a replica…
Western Springs College – Homestay Families Wanted
Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students.…
Make history with the largest haka at Eden Park, Sun 29 Sep
Stand as a Nation and support the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust - Sunday 29th September,…
Celebrating the Moon!
Here's another stunning photo taken by our International student, Yisu Wang. He said: "To shoot…
WSC’s participation in Mathex 2024
A few Wednesdays ago, on the 21st of August, Western Springs College had three incredible…
Celebrating Library Week ’24
A big thank you to everyone who made Library Week 2024 so special. Library Week…
WSC Year 9 Camp 2024
Heads of House and camp staff have started preparing for the Year 9 camp this…
Te Māori Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII Tangihanga – 05 Sep 2024
Today, our late Māori King - Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII - was taken…
Do you have any spare calculators to donate?
Do you have any spare calculators at home or work that are not being used?…
2024 Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week
The 2024 Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week officially kicked off today with eleven codes holding…
Vacancy – NPoW Sports Coordinator
We are seeking a highly organised and aroha-fuelled individual to fill the role of Sports…
Vacancy – NPoW School Administrator
Are you a friendly, organised, and culturally aware individual with a passion for supporting educational…
Principal’s Notes – August 2024
Education is a hot topic politically at the moment – as it should be, and…
BISC Business Directory
Business in Service of Communities (BISC) is a local business networking group who have been…
Po Fiafia 2024: a night of celebration and joy
This year, our annual Pofiafia celebration was certainly a night to remember. It was dedicated…
Movie Night Fundraiser: ‘We Were Dangerous” Tuesday, August 20th
You’re warmly invited to the next Parent Action Group (PAG) movie night fundraiser. We’ve got…
WSCW Year 13 Leavers Gear
This year there is a choice of a Varsity Jacket, Rugby Jersey or Hoodie (Black…
Coastwatchers finally honoured at poignant Government House ceremony
On Tuesday, July 2nd this year, our Governor General, the Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro,…
A plea from MOTAT
Parents' cars waiting in MOTAT 2 driveway to collect students MOTAT staff have asked us…
NZ Secondary Schools Swimming Championships – July 2024
Building on their impressive performance in recent years, Springs sent a four-member team to the…
Vacancy – Kai Urungi (NPoW Business Operations Manager) – Aug 2024
We are seeking to fill the position of Kai Urungi (Business Operations Manager) at Ngā…
Springs/Waiōrea Policies Review – Term 3, 2024
Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…
Western Springs College – Homestay Families Wanted
Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students.…
Triumphant Term 3 for Te Whare Puoro – Music Department Students.
Rockquest Buzz have continued their Rockquest success, gaining a place in the National Finals to…
Preparing for the Numeracy common assessment
All year 10 students are scheduled to sit the Numeracy common assessment task in week…
2024 Australian Maths Competition
Australian Maths competition is Australia’s longest running, largest and most well-known maths competition for school…
Mathex 2024
Mathex is a challenging and fast paced mathematics contest where schools from across Auckland compete…
ARIHI BOARDS Y13 Business Studies YES
Studies show how harmful microplastics from plastic chopping boards are to our bodies. Make a…
DyslexiChef – Year 13 Business Studies Young Enterprise Scheme
Having difficulties reading or comprehending written texts? You’re not alone. 1 in 10 New Zealanders…
Brain Bee Challenge
This year, we had a number of our talented year 11 students compete in the…
Freshwater Champion celebrations
We had two special celebrations to acknowledge the award Whaea Alice Heather won in the…
Volunteer Exam Assistants required for Derived-Grade exams in Sep 2024
Our Learning Support Department is now recruiting volunteer Exam Assistants for the external Derived-Grade Exams…
Whaea Kaukura Tepaki (Māmā Kau) – sunrise 21 Dec 1964, sunset 10 Jul 2024
To our school community, “Kua hinga he tōtara i te wao nui a Tane.” “A…
WSCW Open Week Tours – Week 2, Term 3, 2024
OPEN WEEK TOURS at WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE-NGĀ PUNA O WAIŌREA School Tours will take place…
2024 WSCW School Ball – a roaring success!
Our 2024 WSCW School Ball took place at the Ellerslie Events Centre this year on…
Principal’s Notes – July 2024
It has been a very busy Term 2! Thank you for your support with our…
Kapa Haka Nationals success for NPoW!
Whakatū, Nelson, recently played host to Te Huinga Whetū National Kura Tuarua Kapa Haka Competition,…
Fantastic 48 Hour Film success!
A huge congratulations to Eamonn Grayson-Hobbs, Jed Leeves, Liam Brannigan and Pierre Donsimoni-Windley, who won…
Best wishes for the Touch World Cup, Pete!
We'd like to wish our WSC Director of Sports, Peter McIntyre, his whānau and his…
WSCW Rugby returns!
The Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (WSCW) Rugby team is registered in the 1RB…
Dance Department News
Our Dance tauira / students have participated in a range of great co-curricular activities this…
Library News
The library has been collaborating with the history department to bring literature into the teaching…
The Big Sing Success!
This year our schools participated in the Auckland Regionals of The Big Sing, a national…
Jammin’ Through June in Te Whare Puoro
The musical chaos continued in Te Whare Puoro (The Music Department) throughout June and we…
Emergency Procedure Drills at WSCW
Ensuring the safety of our ākonga/students and kaiako/kaimahi/staff is our top priority at WSCW. To…
BISC – seeking new members
Business in Service of Communities (BISC) is a local business networking group who have been…
2024 Auckland City Mission Appeal
Kia ora Springs-Waiōrea whānau, We're in the last days before the Term 2 holidays to…
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…
The colours of WSC-NPoW
Here is another great photo from our Year 11 International student, Yisu Wang. Here is…
Yoga for Student Wellbeing – free 8-week course in Term 3!
Yoga for Student Wellbeing - Sign up for a Free 8-Week Course in Term 3…
PAG Movie Night Fundraiser 20th June 2024
Kia ora WSC-NPoW whānau, You’re invited to the Parent Action Group (PAG) movie night fundraiser,…
Principal’s Notes – May 2024
It has been a busy start to Term 2. Thank you for your support with…
Smokefreerockquest and Tangata Beats 2024
We have had a stellar year for Rockquest and Tangata Beats entries with 11 bands…
2024 WSCW Ball – final days to purchase tickets!
Our WSCW 2024 Ball is happening on Saturday 8th June, and our theme this year…
Kura finalist in the NZ Biosecurity awards
It was wonderful to have our kaitiaki mahi acknowledged by being shortlisted as one of…
More wonderful photos taken by Year 11 International student, Yisu Wang.
The first picture was taken in Wanaka, at sunset. The sunlight was beautiful. Yisu used…
It is May Music Madness in Te Whare Puoro
Te Whare Puoro - The Music Department is rocking out in May for Te Marama…
Seeking volunteer Reader/Writers for the Derived Grade exams in September
The Learning Support Department is now thinking about recruiting volunteer Reader/Writers for the September Derived…
Year 12 Geography Trip Term 2 2024
We kicked off Term 2 with the first of our Geography Department overnight field trips.…
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…
Life Skills class has written a book!
Term one in Life Skills has been an exciting and productive time. The students have…
2024 Auckland Teams Racing Cup
Earlier this years, 22 teams attended the regatta held from the Royal Akarana Yacht Club…
Women in Engineering
The University of Auckland is offering an amazing holiday camp for Year 11 students who…
Otago Maths Competition
Congratulations to Anya Gupta, Bee Lin, Dan Suciu, Jiani Wu, Sarai Betsalel, and Sam Johnston…
Springs/Waiōrea Policies Review – Term 2, 2024
Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…
Restorative work at the Waitītiko awa
For more than a decade restorative work has been carried out at the Waitītiko awa…
Rudd School of ROCK
We have just released some new times for guitar, drums, piano, keyboard and vocal lessons…
Gaming and Artificial Intelligence Talk
On Friday 10 May Dr Simon McCallum spoke to senior Mathematics and Digital Technology classes…
Netsafe whānau evening
Last week we were privileged to have the CEO of Netsafe, Brent Carey come and…
Ngā Puna O Waiōrea – 2024 Polyfest Champions!
Week 8 of Term 1 was a busy, but successful, one for all of our…
Public transport fares: changes for under 25s from Weds 1st May 2024
Fares for travel on AT buses, trains and ferries are changing for under 25 year…
Senior (Years 11-13) Student Whānau Interviews, Reports and Traffic Light Reports
Senior student whānau interviews to discuss Term 1 Progress Reports will take place on Thursday…
Easter stars over Mt Taranaki
Check out this amazing photo snapped over the Easter break by our Year 11 International…
Sporting Achievements for T1, 2024
Here are a few of the sporting achievements of students from Western Springs College-Ngā Puna…
Tira Puoro/Music Groups to Join
We have four music groups that run at lunchtimes that are open to anyone (no…
Reminder from PhotoLife
All of our WSC-NPoW parents/caregivers/whānau should have received an email with their child’s unique Key Code…
Gently Loved Markets Teens – May 4th, 2024
The Gently Loved Markets Teens Markets will be held on Saturday 4th of May at the Western…
TAPAC’s April School Holiday Programmes and Kids Show
TAPAC’s April Holiday Programmes – Enrolment’s Open Now! 15 – 26 April | 9am –…
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…
We’re Big Fans of Joel Little Here in Music
It’s not everyday a Grammy winning former student comes to visit Te Whare Puoro/Music Department…
Investing in a calculator
It is recommended that students carry a dedicated scientific calculator to help with their learning.…
Visual Arts News
Talofa Lava! Progress is well under way with our art students engaging with a range…
TAPAC Board Advertisement
TAPAC is particularly looking for new Board Members with experience in: Finance and Accounting; successful…
Seeking volunteer Reader/Writers for the Derived Grade exams in September
The Learning Support Department is now thinking about recruiting volunteer Reader/Writers for the September Derived…
New Zealand Traveller Declaration – new digital system
Are you going overseas for the school holidays? When you return, you can now complete…
Wastewise Clothing Recycle
Tuesday the 26th of March was our first clothing recycle for 2024 in Te Whakamanu.…
Vacancy: Assistant Science Technician
We are seeking an Assistant Science Technician at Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea in…
Business In Service to the Community (BISC) Directory
https://www.bisc.org.nz/page/569271/dir/bisc.html
Communications with our Community
We have several channels by which we keep in touch with you and you can…
Key Information for Whānau – website tab
Looking for infomation on term dates, sports info, how to find the parent portal, how…
Implementation of Government Cellphone ban in schools
Need to know: Cellphones "away for the day" at Springs/Waiōrea (see further details below) Leave…
From the School Nurses
At the start of the year, we like to identify all students who may have…
WSCW Ball 2024
The WSCW 2024 School Ball will be held at the Ellerslie Events Centre again, but…
Celebrating 150 years of firefighting in Auckland – free open day (Sun 17 Mar 2024)
Experience 150 years of firefighting history in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland at a free public open…
Digital Learning at Western Spring College – Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Our teaching and learning at Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is complemented…
WSC Football 2024 programme
The Western Springs College Football Programme has been running for 12 years with some significant…
Te Whare Puoro is back in action!
Team Puoro/Music is back in action for 2024 and Te Whare Puoro is already loud!…
Year 10 Student View Behind the Scenes – AT Pt Chevalier to Meola Road Project
Students ate lunch at Coyle Park while Mark Banfield, Group Manager Infrastructure Project Delivery -…
Charli Dunn – Auckland U17s Cricket Team win Nationals!
Congratulations to our Year 13 student Charli Dunn who was selected in the Auckland Under…
Springs/Waiōrea Policies Review – Term 1, 2024
Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…
Ongoing athletics successes for the Su brothers
Western Springs College brothers, Benaiah Su (Year 12) and Daequan Su (Year 11), have recently…
St John Youth – keen to join?
St John Youth is a structured programme for young people aged 5 to 18 years.…
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…
WSCW Pasifika Families BBQ Evening
We invite all of our Pasifika Families across all year levels to join us for…
Lunch is ready!
Making Ranch-Style Chicken Wraps was one of our first practical sessions for Food Technology this…
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,…
2023 year-end THANKS from WSCW staff
Every year, our WSCW staff are grateful for some of our wonderful community members who…
Principal’s Notes – Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!
Happy New Year to all of our Springs-Waiōrea community! I hope that you all enjoyed…
Junior Prize-Giving 2023
Congratulations to all of our Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (WSCW) Junior learners (Years…
Start of Term 1, 2024 – some key dates
Here are some key dates and events for the first 5 weeks of Term 1,…
Amelie Fairclough wins Gold at the NZSS Athletics Champs!
Our 2023 Year 13 Sportswoman of the Year, Amelie Fairclough, recently won 1st place/Gold medal…
Rehekōrero Australia Article
Picture this, 30 degree weather, performing poetry every night to fresh ears, and the sunburned…
Skylah Tainui-Takerei awarded Tania Dalton 2024 Scholarship
A huge congratulations to Skylah Tainui-Takerei (Y12) who was one of 14 young ladies who…
Thanks for supporting our 2023 Social Studies Market!
Thank you to everyone involved with the 2023 Social Studies/Tikanga ā-iwi Sustainable Xmas Market, which…
Wastewise 2023!
Wastewise is one of the four Wises groups at Western Springs College-Ngā Puna O Waiōrea.…
Dance – Highlights of 2023
Trips to see amazing Dance shows - Ko Au by Projekt Team, Shel We by…
Farewell & best wishes!
As this academic year comes to an end, we would like to bid farewell to…
Hello from Pūoro-Music
Tēnā koutou, I am Carmel, the new Head of Music at Springs Waiōrea, and I…
From the WSCW School Nurses
Kia ora e te whānau, The nurses are located in the green building in the…
Moe mai rā/Rest in peace dear Trina
It is with much sadness that we share news of the death of our loved…
2024 Stationery ordering from OfficeMax
Our 2024 Stationery packs are available for ordering now from OfficeMax. Your child’s class list…
2023 WSCW Online Yearbook – now live!
Our WSCW 2023 Yearbook is now available online on our Yearbook companion website here. All…
Back to school stationery – orders open 1st Dec 2023
We’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to make your back to school shop super easy...and if…
Key Dates – final few for 2023!
There's a handy little list of the final key dates for the 2023 Springs-Waiōrea school…
WSC Mixed Junior Water Polo team wins Gold at NISS!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our WSC Mixed Junior Water Polo team that won Gold medals…
FREE EVENT hosted by Disabled Surfers Assn NZ (16 Dec 2023, Piha)
2023/24 Events The 2023/24 summer events are back! We can’t wait to see you all…
Principal’s Notes – Nov 29th, 2023
One of the most delightful features of our school year at ‘Springs/Waiōrea is the Annual…
PAG – Movie Night Fundraiser – Tues 5th Dec 2023
Kia ora WSC-NPoW whānau, You're invited to the Parent Action Group (PAG) movie night fundraiser ADVANCE screening…
FREE Coding NZ summer holiday workshops
Coding NZ is running its FREE coding holiday activities again this summer - check it…
Used Physical Education (PE) uniforms
To our Senior students and Year 10 students, If you are no longer intending on…
From our WSCW School Nurses
Desperately Seeking Crutches! If your child has borrowed crutches from the WSCW Student Health Centre…
TAPAC’s Summer School Holiday Programmes- Enrolments Open Now!
TAPAC’s Summer Holiday Programmes – Enrolments Open Now! 18 – 22 December | 15 –…
Tikanga ā-Iwi/Social Studies Sustainable Christmas Market
The Social Studies/Tikanga ā-Iwi department would like to invite you all to our Annual Sustainable…
Junior Arts Festival 2023
TAPAC was a hive of activity again this year with our annual Junior Arts Festival.…
Vacancy – International Office Administrator (temporary position)
We have an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic International Office Administrator to join our…
2023 WSCW Prize-Givings – Congratulations & Thank You!
A big CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all those involved with our end-of-year Prize-Givings for 2023,…
Principal’s Notes – Nov 2023
One of the themes I return to time and time again with our students and…
WSC School Board elections – voting closes Weds 15th Nov 2023 at 4pm
Kia ora e te whānau, The information below is for parents of students in Kura…
Ministry-mandated Teacher-Only Day – Thursday, November 16th, 2023
Need to Know Teacher-Only Day - Thursday, November 16th 2023. School closed for instruction. NCEA…
Parent Actions’ Group (PAG) Update
Thanks so much to everyone who made it along at short notice to our Term…
Junior Rugby 2024
With the support of Ponsonby Rugby Club and some keen whānau, we have the opportunity…
Sabina represents NZ in the U18 Ice Hockey team!
Sabina Tunnicliffe has been named for the NZ U18 representative Ice Hockey travelling team. She…
Wiremu Godfrey – NZ Judo Secondary Schools Champion
Wiremu Godfrey competed in Secondary Schools Judo competition on Saturday 16 September. In his weight…
Principal’s Notes – November 2023
It is wonderful to see the feature on Harry-Ashton-Ireland in this Alumni Newsletter. One of…
News from the Languages Department
Towards to the end of Term 3, our long awaited Overseas EOTC trip departed to…
WSC Equestrian News
Final event of 2023 There is still one more competition ahead in the Schools Equestrian…
NZQA Matters: External Exam reminders
IMPORTANT NOTES NCEA exams start on Monday 6th November and finish on Thursday 30th November.…
Parents’ Action Group (PAG) – Western Springs College
We are in the process of reinvigorating our Parents' Action Group (PAG), and will meet…
Tautiakitanga – Sustainability
Recycle your Tetra Pak cartons Tetra Pak cartons are no longer to be put in…
Year 9s Careers- “Ko Wai Au?” “Who Am I?”
When we think of any career planning we reflect on our personal values, strengths and…
News from Learning Support – Life Skills – Native Tree and Bird study
Early in term 3 the Life Skills class from Learning Support was invited to take…
13Bus YES Tāmaki Makaurau Regional Awards
Recently a number of Western Springs College-Nga Puna ō Waiorea Year 13 students won awards…
NCEA Level 3 Calculus programme for Māori and Pacific students
University of Auckland is offering a special 4-week Calculus programme for Māori and Pacific Year…
Women in Engineering
As a part of IEEE women in engineering leadership summit, University of Auckland is offering…
New Books and Library Awards
Librarian’s choice for this month goes to “Weird Sea Creatures” by Erich Hoyt. A collection…
Yearbook 2023 Website – student/ākonga photos
We are in the process of gathering material to upload to the WSC 2023 Yearbook…
Drew Cunningham – NZ U18 Ice Hockey Gold medalist
The Auckland Under 18's Ice Hockey team took the Gold medal at the New Zealand…
Job Vacancy – Western Springs College, Receptionist
We are seeking a friendly and highly-organised member of our…
Kai Urungi – Business Operations Manager, Waiōrea
We are seeking a highly organised and aroha-fuelled individual to fill the role of Kai…
Harry Ashton-Ireland – Dutch National Ballet Academy
Harry Ashton-Ireland completed his professional dance training at the Dutch National Ballet Academy in 2023.…
2023 Waiōrea Parent-Selected board member statement
Josie Wall Kia ora whānau, I would like to Thank whaea Shannon Haunui – Thompson…
Nīkau Balme wins at Ngā Manu Kōrero Nationals in Dunedin!
58th Annual Ngā Whakataetae Mō Ngā Manu Kōrero Taku Manu Kākātarahae, Taku Manu Taiko,…
WSC Alumni playing Water Polo at US Colleges
WSC Alumni, Bailey Hollick (formerly in Moana) and Bella Raynes (formerly in Whenua) are playing…
NPoW are 2023 National Champions for WORD – The Front Line!
Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) are the 2023 National Grand Slam Champions of WORD -…
ECO News – Sep 2023
Recycling Week coming up! Recycling Week is an annual initiative to raise awareness and educate…
Charli Dunn in NZ OFC U-16s Women’s Football squad!
Our Year 12 Western Springs College student, Charli Dunn, was recently selected as part of the…
Drowning Prevention Auckland – Term 4 holiday programmes
Drowning Prevention Auckland has just released a series of water safety programmes for the September…
Exciting news from Languages Department!
When the Covid Pandemic happened in 2020, the closure of our borders meant that overseas…
Principal’s Notes – September 2023
With term break upon us, signs of Spring weather beginning to emerge and daylight savings…
Sophia Jones – WSC Alumna in WOW 2023!
WSC Alumna, Sophia Jones, has been selected as one of the Top 120 designers from…
Māori YouTube Channels Created by NPoW Whānau
Created by whānau from Ngā Puna O Waiōrea, two new YouTube channels are promoting Māori…
Grey Lynn Park Senior Playspace Renewal – Auckland Council seeking your feedback
As a community stakeholder, Western Springs College is updating our school community on the ‘Have…
Western Springs College – Homestay Families Wanted
Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students.…
Y11 Business Studies – Guest Speaker Laura Fisher
In late August, Year 11 Business Studies classes were treated to Laura Fisher coming to…
Debating Success
Congratulations to two of our debaters Beza Habtermariam and Alice Shepherd! Beza and Alice have…
PASIFIKA PRIZE GIVING – Thursday 19 October 6pm
Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni, Ni sa bula, Namaste, Kia…
Students Brave the Shave for a Cure 2023
In an inspiring display of unity and compassion, three exceptional students, Jaime Black, Draco Ciprian,…
Library Week Success
Thank you to everybody who participated in library week this year. Over a beautiful sunny…
Students Complete 6-Week Yoga Programme for Wellbeing
Over 6-weeks in Term 3, 15 students participated in an introduction to personal home yoga…
The Red Cross Journey
Do you like jogging with friends? If you do, our Healthwise team would like to…
Seeking Itinerant Music Teacher (Brass Instruments)
Itinerant Music Teacher - Brass instruments - 2 hours per week Te Whare Puoro…
Short-term vacancy (2 weeks) for Waiōra Receptionist/Gateway Assistant
We are seeking a friendly & calm member of our community to provide short-term cover…
Principal’s Notes
Given my frequent reference to ‘next steps’ when speaking to students, and parents as well…
Assessment Update: mid-Term 3, 2023
2023 Senior Course Selection Senior Course Selections for current Year 10-12 students are due on…
Springs/Waiōrea Policies Review – Term 3, 2023
Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…
Drama Department Year 12 Production
The Judas Zoo Year 12 Drama Production Week 2, Term 3 Term three began with…
WSCW Archery Team update
Archery NZ Indoor Nationals - Results Brothers, Jacob Schaffer (Year 11) and Toby Schaffer (Year…
Digital Learning & Communications at WSCW
A Spotlight on the Digiwise Panel Our students/ākonga have the opportunity to join a ‘Wises’…
Orewa Spring Holiday Surf Programme
If you're keen to get your child signed up to join the popular Holiday Surf…
Spoken Word Competition Success
'WORD - The Front Line' is an inter-high school spoken word poetry competition held every…
Congratulations Sam Kenny – 2023 NZ Short Course Swimming Champ!
Our Year 13 student, Sam Kenny, recently competed in the 2023 Apollo Projects NZ Short…
In desperate need of Reader/Writers and/or Supervisors for the NZQA exams!
Kia ora, The Learning Support Department is looking for Reader/Writer and Exam Supervisors for the…
First place for Western Springs Equestrian Team!
Maeve Gooder (Year 11) and her horse Waiwai competed in the recent Inter-Schools Show Jumping…
Former Students at University Football World Cup
Theo McIntosh who graduated from Springs in 2020 and Hari Pathak Adlard who graduated in…
Planting at Waitītiko
On August 9th we held our 10th annual planting beside the kura's awa Waitītiko. Auckland…
Drama and Performing Arts Technology
In a thrilling venture beyond the boundaries of our classroom, our Senior Performing Arts Technology…
Announcing Book Week
Week 7 is Book Week where the library runs a range of events to celebrate…
Eye Bags – Year 13 Business Studies, Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) business
Do you need a cool, locally designed tote bag? Eye Bags are a Year 13…
Mazda Wildlife Career Expo
On August 7th, Waiōrea students attended the Mazda Wildlife Career Expo at the Auckland Zoo.…
Green Jam 2023
On Monday the 14th of August a team of Wastewise and Kaitiaki members and Education…
Springs and Waiōrea reopens tomorrow (Weds, August 16th 2023)
Need to know: Springs and Waiōrea will be open to all year levels tomorrow (Wednesday,…
Springs & Waiōrea closed – Tuesday 15th August 2023
Need to know: School closed for onsite learning on Tuesday 15th August - Springs and…
School closure due to sewage leak (Mon 14 August, 1:40pm)
Unfortunately, Western Springs College students have been sent home at the end of lunch today…
NCEA Level 1 changes from 2024
Need to know: Next year (2024) at Springs, we will implement a new programme that…
WSCW Lockdown EXERCISE now completed -Thurs 10 August 2023
We have completed our lock down exercise and all students, staff and persons on-site are…
WSCW Lockdown EXERCISE notice – Thurs 10th Aug 2023, from 12:30pm
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is conducting a lockdown EXERCISE. This is NOT a…
Dress for Success Designer Sale – Sat 5th Aug, Sun 6th Aug
If you love sustainable fashion & designer labels, then you don’t want to miss the…
Principal’s Notes
I urge parents to consider attendance at the upcoming Pathways and Subject Choices Evening with…
ECO NEWS – August 2023
Plastic Free July Competition We ended Term 2 and started Term 3 with our Plastic…
Assessment Update – August 2023
Derived Grade Exams Derived Grade exams will take place in weeks 8 and 9 this…
Momentum – choreography by Y13 Dance (Tues 8th & Weds 9th August 2023)
Our Year 13 Dance classes warmly invite you to their choreographic showing 'Momentum' on Tuesday…
Music News
Smokefree Rockquest update BUZZ and Carthage both made it through to the top 30 acts…
Pasifika Update
CALLING ALL PASIFIKA AIGA & WHĀNAU! Kia Orana, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Namaste,…
WSCW Pathways and Subject Choices Evening (Thurs 17th Aug)
The Careers Department are hosting the Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Pathways and Subject…
YouDance Festival 2023
The 12 students who performed at YouDance Festival received positive feedback on their choreography from…
2023 WSCW Y13 LEAVERS GEAR
This year, our Y13s have a choice of hoodie and/or track pants. Hoodies are $85…
Pani Hauora– Year 13 Business Studies Young Enterprise Scheme (YES)
Is your skin irritable, dry and not feeling 100%? Are you looking for a natural…
Reader/Writers required for Derived Grade Exams (7th-15th September 2023)
Kia ora, The Learning Support Department is looking for volunteers to support the students with…
Visual Art news – Greetings from Rangitoto
Extended Winter Greetings! Despite the weather and seasonal illnesses – students are continuing to extend…
Careers Expo and Subject Pathways – 17 August 4.30 pm – 7pm KHCL
The Western Springs College Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Pathways Evening is being held in KHCL…
Library News
During Pride Week, the New Zealand poet laureate Chris Tse visited Springs where he delivered…
Mini Arts Tour
In week 9 of term 2 a fantastic group of young creatives performed a selection…
Nathan Lindsay – Representing New Zealand
Congratulations to Nathan Lindsay (year 13) on being selected as a member of NZ U18…
2023 New Zealand Secondary School Swimming Championships
The Western Springs College swim team produced fantastic results at the 2023 New Zealand Secondary…
Enhancing Sustainability at Waitītiko
To support our planting programme for the school awa Waitītiko, Paula Marx our school Development…
Additional Open Day Tours – Weds 26 Jul & Thurs 27 Jul 2023
ADDITIONAL OPEN DAY TOURS AT WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE/NGĀ PUNA O WAIŌREA School Tours will take…
WSCW Phone Lines are currently down
Kia ora koutou, Currently, Western Springs College (WSC) & Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) are…
2024 Springs Enrolment Application
Springs enrolments for 2024 are open. Parents/caregivers who live in-zone should complete an online enrolment…
Recent College Sport Auckland successes – Archery, Swimming
Archery Western Springs College entered a Barebow Team - Jacob Schaffer (Year 11), Toby Schaffer…
Public transport changes from July 1st, 2023
From July 1st 2023, students can get discounted public transport fares as part of the…
Yoga for student wellbeing – sign up for a free 6-week course in Term 3
To all our Springs-Waiōrea students/ākonga - come and learn how to practice yoga over 6-weeks…
Job Vacancy – International Student Administrator
We have an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic International Student Administrator to join our…
Music News from Term 2, 2023
Performances, competitions, visits and staff changes - it’s been busy in Te Whare Puoro (Music…
Professor Paul Ballantine (University of Canterbury) visits Y13 Business Class
In mid-June, the Year 13 Business Studies class was fortunate to have Professor Paul Ballantine…
✨Matariki✨
Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi Mānawa maiea…
Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival – Billy McCarthy’s report
Throughout my 5 years at Waiōrea, I've been asked by my Drama teachers to participate…
State Memorial & Concert of The Honourable Dame Catherine Tizard
Moe mai rā e te Whaea, e te Kuia, e te Kahurangi Dame Cath! On…
Pūhoro Māori STEMM Academy Wānanga
On Thursday June 29th, a group of Year 11 and Year 12 Ngā Puna o…
Ngā Manu Kōrero – Tamaki Ki Waitematā
Taku Manu Kākātarahae, Taku Manu Taiko, Taku Manu Kōrero e. Ngā Manu Kōrero is regarded…
Autaia 2023
AUTAIA, HĪ!! AUTAIA, HŌ!! We returned to the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre stage, on Friday…
Visual Art News – July 2023
Greetings from Rangitoto and the Visual Arts department - we are over half way of…
Ecoder – a Year 13 YES Business
Ecoder is a Year 13 Business Studies Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) business and is a…
Lawn Whisperers – a Year 13 Business Studies Young Enterprise Scheme (YES)
Do you need your lawn mowed but can’t find a quieter alternative? That’s why we…
Waiōrea-Springs success at Auckland Weightlifting Champs!
At the end of May this year, we had two Ngā Puna o Waiōrea ākonga…
SPLASH – One-Day Water Safety Programme – July 2023
Drowning Prevention Auckland is running a series of water safety programmes for the July school…
PPTA industrial action suspended immediately – June 21st, 2023
The PPTA has called off all industrial action, effective immediately, as it has agreed on…
2023 Auckland City Mission Appeal
Kia ora Springs-Waiōrea whānau, It is the final two weeks to bring in items for…
Rostering Home dates
The PPTA's escalated industrial action will be in the form of two year levels being…
Peter McIntyre – three generations involved in New Zealand Open Women’s Touch programme
Peter McIntyre is the coaching lead for our New Zealand Open Women’s Touch programme. He…
National Shakespeare Festival 2023 – Extraordinary Results!
We are proud to announce the outstanding achievements of two talented students from our kura…
Principal’s Notes – June 2023
The current industrial action in support of better pay and conditions for teachers is top…
Going Global with Yoga for Youth Mental Health
[Photo credit: Andrew Raba - Meeting with German School Teachers in Mainz to talk about…
Travelwise week at Springs
Travelwise week is a chance for Springs-Waiōrea to focus on promoting sustainable and safe transport.…
RELIEF TEACHERS NEEDED
Here at Springs/Waiōrea, we need relief teachers/kaiako who are passionate about the importance of relievers…
Billy Mccarthy – a huge year in the performing arts
Billy Mccarthy is a year 13 at Ngā Puna o Waiōrea, he is an amazing…
Australian Maths Competition
Australian Maths competition is Australia’s longest running, largest and most well-known mathematics competition for school…
Mathex 2023
Mathex is a challenging and fast paced mathematics contest where schools from across Auckland compete…
Springs/Waiōrea Policies Review
Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs, which follows a 3-year review schedule…
What is the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge?
The World Vision 40 Hour Challenge is New Zealand’s largest youth fundraising campaign. "CHANGE EVERYTHING…
Springs values still resonate with Alumna Carla Harré
I am Carla Harré, an alumni of Western Springs college. I graduated Springs in 2017…
Equestrian Update
Congratulations to the WSC Equestrian Team who competed in the Pegasus Cup Schools Show Jumping…
Swimming Update for 2023
Term 1 saw an action-packed schedule for the School’s Swim Team. School’s Swimming Sports First…
Visual Art News
Greetings from Rangitoto - the creative buzz of our senior cohorts working on their individual…
Reader/Writer positions for September 2023
Are you able to help out with the Practice Exams in September as a Reader/Writer?…
Gently Loved Markets Teens – Sat 24th June 2023
Gently Loved Markets Teens is a sustainable market day for Teens with thrifted, and upcycled…
Assessment Update – June 2023
Level 1 NCEA requirements 2023: Year 11 students need 80 credits to achieve Level 1…
French Senior café trip
The Languages Department have been able to resume their yearly French Senior café trip, which…
Open Week Tours – July 2023
OPEN WEEKS AT WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE/NGĀ PUNA O WAIŌREA School Tours will take place with…
Measles Alert
Are you and your family/whānau protected from measles? With people travelling overseas again, there’s a…
Principal’s Notes
We hear lots in the press and media generally about declining standards in education. If…
Top Scholar acknowledged
Our Top Scholar for Dance, Minh Anh Tran, personally received her Premier Scholar Award from…
Pink Shirt Day on 19th May 2023
Everyday Upstander Kaitiaki ia rā. You have the power to prevent bullying! Research shows more…
Encouraging collaboration in maths classes
To encourage collaboration between students in our year 9 maths classes, the maths department elected…
Collaboration with Pasadena Intermediate School
The Y13 statistics students from WSC visited Pasadena Intermediate school during term 1 as a…
Ball themed clothing swap
This is happening Tuesday May 23rd. Please bring your clothing and accessory donations to the…
News from the International Department
Welcome to term 2 and our new international students who joined us at the start…
Gardener and Groundsperson Wanted
Come work as part of our excellent grounds team. 40hrs per week Mostly gardening -…
HEAD-HIGH Workshop with well-known NZ actor Lynette Forday
In Term 3 of 2023, Springs-Waiōrea are offering students the opportunity to take part in…
Science Competitions
Interested in taking your scientific knowledge and understanding to the next level? Biology: The NZIBO (New Zealand…
North Island Secondary Schools Orienteering Champs
A full term of local training and racing had the Springs Orienteering team primed for…
HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED
Our school welcomes applications from local families who may be interested in hosting International Students.…
Epro8 in 2023
Each year WSC - NPOW enters teams in the interschool Epro8 engineering competition. This has…
Waiōrea performs at the NZ Breakers semi-final
On Sunday 12th March, a group of 23 Waiōrea students performed a "Wero" on court…
Ngā Puna O Waiōrea – 2023 Polyfest Champions!
The last week of the term 1 was a busy, but successful, one for all…
Principal’s Message – April 2023
You will see elsewhere in this Newsletter that Ngā Puna o Waiōrea has again taken…
Geography teacher happy to be back in the classroom
Geography teacher Sarah Carr would like to thank her colleagues and the leadership of Springs…
ECO News – April 2023
ECO TIP Auckland is aiming for zero waste by 2040 and keeping your food scraps…
Dance News – Trips and Street Dance guest tutors
This term the year 12 Dance class have been developing their understanding of hip hop…
More feedback on our newsletter please.
We are always looking to improve our communication with whanau and community and would appreciate…
WSCW 2023 Ball for Y13 & Y12 students
The WSCW Y13 & Y12 School Ball will be held at the Ellerslie Events Centre…
Geography Adventures
Great weather, no lockdowns and a school/BoT that supports EOTC have made it a great…
Sheilah Winn Regional Shakespeare Festival 2023
Bright and early on a Sunday morning thirteen dedicated performers and their Drama Kaiako headed…
Fundraising for the communities affected by the floods and cyclone
On the 31st of March, the Healthwise leaders had organized a karaoke session at lunch.…
Junior Arts Festival 2022
In the final week of 2022, our Arts Departments shared a very special celebration of…
Principal’s Notes – March 2023
A focus of my Board report this month is school attendance. Parents and caregivers will…
NCEA Information Evening for Māori & Pasifika whānau
NCEA Information for Maori and Pasifika Whānau Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 – 6.00 pm to…
Library News – March 2023
It has been a great term at the library with hundreds of new books bought,…
NZ Sailing Trust holiday programmes – Hinemoana & Tikapa Moana
The NZ Sailing Trust has two trips (Hinemoana & Tikapa Moana) during the school holidays…
Atea Blood Drive – Friday 24 March 2023, 9am-1pm
The Atea Blood Drive is taking place again this year on Friday 24th March in…
The Light Project parents’ evening – Thursday 23rd March
WSCW is hosting The Light Project parents’ evening next week on Thursday 23rd March (7pm…
Dress for Success Auckland event – Sat 1 April 2023
Dress For Success Auckland is holding it one of it’s events – Fill A Bag Sale –…
Year 9 Statistics Project
Our year 9 students are on the verge of completing their statistics projects. They are…
Visual Arts News
Extended Greetings from Rangitoto, Despite the disruptive start to the year, it has been a…
Welcome Arts Leaders of 2023!
This year we are fortunate to have four new creative and driven Arts Leaders joining…
Athletics News – Congrats Amelie!
Amelie Fairclough (Y13) was selected in December last year to be in the NZ Secondary…
Philosophy makes neurons – practical learning
The Year 12 Philosophy class have been learning about addiction and the brain, so this…
Wises Camp 2023 – Camp Maynard
Wises liaison teachers; Ada Wong, Jared Hockly, Deb Thompson and Marie Hickey, had the pleasure…
Te Matatini 2023
Congratulations to all past and present kaiako and ākonga who took part in various rōpū…
Warm welcome back in 2023!
We welcome all our staff, teachers/kaiako, students/ākonga and their families/whānau back to the 2023 school…
Blue Light 2023 Programmes
Blue Light is a registered charity that works in partnership with the NZ Police to…
WSCW Archery News
Jacob Schaffer has had a fantastic start to the year, where he competed at the…
Job Vacancy – WSCW Accounts Officer
We have an opportunity for an experienced, innovative and enthusiatic Accounts Officer to join our Office Administrative…
Athletics News – Congratulations to the Su brothers!
The Su brothers, Benaiah (Year 11) and Daequan (Year 10), both competed at both the…
WSC Summer Sports – still time to sign up!
If you're interested in playing Summer Sports for WSCW, then please head along to Te…
Mount Albert Lions Rugby League – 2023 call for players
The Mount Albert Lions Rugby League Club Under 16s Boys team are looking looking for…
Digital Learning and Communications
Our teaching and learning at Western Springs College - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is complemented…
Job Vacancy – Student Administrator – International team
We have an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Student Administrator to join our International…
Scholarship Success
We are delighted to receive notification of the success of Springs - Waiōrea students in…
Springs/Waiōrea Policies Review
Our school policies and procedures are maintained through SchoolDocs which follows a 3 year review…
WSCW Equestrian Team
This has been a tough past few weeks for families with flooding damage to homes…
Springs Waiōrea will be open on Wednesday 15th Feb
Firstly, we would like to acknowledge whānau impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, and before that the…
Community Update: 12 February – Cyclone Gabrielle
Western Springs College Ngā Puna o Waiōrea will be closed for onsite learning on Monday…
Rio Faleafa selected for NZ U18s Water Polo Squad in 2024!
A huge congratulations to our WSC Year 12 student, Rio Faleafa, who was recently announced…
Coding NZ offers free holiday activities over 2022/2023 summer holidays
After receiving fantastic feedback from parents and students last year, Coding NZ has decided to…
Waiōrea 2022 Prize-Givings – Ngā mihi nui
A huge thanks and congratulations to all of our Ngā Puna o Waiōrea tauira who…
Skylah Tainui-Takerei selected for NZ Netball Development Camp in 2023!
Our Year 11 Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea student/tauira, Skylah Tainui-Takerei, was recently announced…
Principal’s Notes – December 2022
What a pleasure it has been to witness the roll call of prizewinners walking across…
WSCW 2022 Yearbook Companion Website now online!
Our WSCW 2022 Yearbook is now available online here. All of the yearbooks from 2019…
London awaits Nina Somerville!
Congratulations to Nina Somerville, who as a member of the Young Shakespeare Company of New…
Thanks for supporting our WSCW Y9 Social Studies Sustainable Market!
A huge THANKS/Ngā mihi to everyone who supported our WSCW Year 9 Social Studies Christmas…
2023 Fully Funded Outward Bound Courses for teens with physical disabilities
Outward Bound runs Adapted courses for secondary school students with physical disabilities. These courses are…
Air Training Corps looking for New Cadets
This is an excellent extra-curricular activity for students aged between 13-15. Activities include bushcraft, hiking,…
Waiōrea’s Amazing Race and Rā Manaakitanga
As part of Ngā Puna o Waiōrea haerenga week in week 7, the Year 9…
News from the International Department
Special Programme for Term 3 and 4 new students While the senior students were sitting…
2022 Art Celebrations!
Extended Seasonal Greetings Although the year is drawing to a close, it is worth noting…
2023 Fully Funded Outward Bound Courses for teens with physical disabilities
Outward Bound runs Adapted courses for secondary school students with physical disabilities. These courses are…
Life Skills Trip to the Zoo
Learning Support Senior Life Skills Programme This year, some of our senior Learning Support students…
Prize-Givings 2022 – Congratulations & Thank You!
A big CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all those involved with our end-of-year Prize-Givings for…
NPoW places FIRST at Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga!
In November 2022, Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) took part in the Auckland Secondary Schools'…
Dress for Success Auckland event – Fill A Bag Sale (Sat 3 Dec 2022)
Dress For Success Auckland is holding it one of it's events - Fill A Bag…
Year 9 WSC student represents NZ in International Climbing event!
Our Year 9 WSC student, Amaya Tan-Peters, recently represented New Zealand at the Noumea Open…
Successes for Year 13 student, Avery Longhurst!
Our Year 13 student Avery Longhurst, CEO of the company called Buzz Shots, recently won…
Principal’s note
As you can see in this latest Newsletter ex ‘Springers’ are aceing it out there.…
Football Fern Daisy Cleverley
Alumna, Football Fern Daisy Cleverley continues to be a bright presence in the women's football…
Alumna Pearl Little
Pearl Little is the Green Party Press Secretary based in Wellington. Her job involves helping…
What did Dance students do in 2022?
After two years of cancelled events, the Springs Dance Department made up for lost time…
Social Studies Sustainable Market – SAVE THE DATE
On Thursday 1st December (week 7), just about all of the WSCW Year 9 cohort…
Principal’s Notes – November 2022
On Wednesday last week, we welcomed on to the site for the first time our…
Would you like to be a Homestay Family for WSC?
WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE - HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED Our school welcomes applications from local families who…
FUYA Academy Sportsperson of the Year Recipient
Dillon Lovrin, a year 10 student, and dedicated soccer player, was nominated and won the…
WSCW tech recycling programme has closed
Sadly, the HP Tidy Tech recycling programme has closed and you will no longer be…
Frances Sauvao Va’auli receives the ‘Tulī Takes Flight’ scholarship
Alumna, Frances Sauvao Va'auli was a recipient of the‘Tulī Takes Flight’ scholarship which was presented…
2022 WSCW Prize-Givings – Save The Dates
As the year is zipping by, we thought we'd share with you the dates for…
GOOD IN THE HOOD Campaign now on- Support WSCW and the NZ Sailing Trust
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (WSCW) have been kindly nominated by the NZ Sailing…
More success for Waiōrea at Ngā Manu Kōrero 2022
Ngā mihi nui ki a koe (congratulations) to our Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) ākonga,…
2022 Winter Tournament Week Wrap-Up
Following COVID related-disruptions, our second-ever Winter Tournament Week took place between Monday 29th August and…
WSC Junior Cricket Boys (starting in Term 4) – new team members welcome!
As we head into Term 4 soon, our WSC Cricket season will be starting for…
Ordering of PhotoLife Sports Teams & Clubs Photos (free delivery to WSC ends midnight Sun 9 Oct)
Just a reminder that parents should have received an email from PhotoLife about ordering of…
Autaia – Haka Theatre Performance showcases future stars from Waiōrea!
On Thursday 29th of September 2022, a sold-out performance in the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre…
Kapa Haka Nationals 2022 Competition – Congratulations Waiōrea!
Ngā mihi nui ki a koe (congratulations) Ngā Puna o Waiōrea (NPoW) for taking out…
Principal’s Notes
Senior ‘Derived Grade’ Exams 990 students were involved in this year’s derived grade ‘mock’ exams…
Grace Cory-Wright – Selected for NZ Secondary Schools Orienteering Team
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Grace Cory-Wright (Year 10 student from Moana House) who was selected…
NZEDC event – HOPE NIGHT – Weds 19 Oct 2022
The New Zealand Eating Disorders Clinic (NZEDC) is hosting a free event called HOPE NIGHT…
48Hours 2022 Film Competition Success!
Congratulations to Archie Crayford and Finlay Trelease-Hughes (Team Shole)! Their film 'Maybe Crazy' made for…
“Stars are the Limit” Careers Evening for Māori & Pasifika students – Tues 18th October 2022
In the first week of Term 4, on Tuesday 18th October 2022, the Stars are…
School Strike 4 Climate (SS4C) – strike taking place on Fri 23 Sep 2022
Western Springs College/Ngā Puna O Waiōrea accepts that students from the college may want to…
Year 13 Biology trip to Auckland Zoo
Our Year 13 Biology class went to the Auckland Zoo for an educational session on…
WSCW vacancy – Accounts Officer – would you like to join us?
We have an opportunity for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Accounts Officer to join our…
Ngā Puna o Waiōrea ākonga in Spoken Word Finals
Kia ora tātou, Our team, Piremina Ngapera, Ava & Kaiya Walker, Arahi Sionetali-Rattray and Koromiko Jacobs-Williams came 3rd in…
Wellbeing Expo – Sat 24 Sep – come join us!
Western Springs will be hosting its first Wellbeing Expo on Saturday 24th September on site…
Healthwise – Competition News
Healthwise organised a form class activity to help create an environment that is inspiring (for…
WSCW Peace Ambassadors attend the 2022 Youth Peace Symposium
Each year, The Peace Foundation (Te Rōpū Rongomau o Aotearoa) puts on a Youth Peace…
Green Jam 2022
Green Jam 2022 was live and enlivening! The sustainability conference was an amazingly informative and…
Reader/Writer (Exam Assistants) for the NZQA November exams
Kia ora Community, The Learning Support Department is turning their attention to the November 2022…
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…