Academic

Visit from geophysicist and earth scientist
“Don’t be shy!” This was a top tip from University of Auckland Associate Professor Mila Adam, who braved some wild weather to speak to us

Latino food store visit
On 23 May, the students from Years 11 to 13 enjoyed a delightful visit to Pachamama, a vibrant Latino store. The students explored a variety

Auckland Schools Teacher Training Programme
Teaching is not only profoundly rewarding but also one of the oldest and most vital societal roles, fostering the exchange of knowledge and skills crucial

MUNA Success
Twenty-three students attended MUNA- the Model United Nations Assembly for two days at the end of May. After seven weeks of intense research, decisions about

Tree Adventures
On 23 May, 55 Students from 9 Cygnet went to Tree Adventures in Woodhill Forest. It was a fantastic day out with ten different courses for

Senior Hospitality Trip to AUT
Exploring Career Pathways: Senior Hospitality Students Visit AUT School of Hospitality and Tourism Senior hospitality students recently went on an enriching excursion to AUT School

Career Bites – Art
Artist and ex-Westlake student Sara Moana joined the team from Depot, Devonport’s Centre for Creative Futures, for an inspiring Career Bites session about careers in Visual Art. Sara

Discover Year 9 Food Tech!
Note from the editor about our featured photograph: In an exemption from the ‘Phones Away for the Day’ rules, students are allowed to use mobile

Career Bites: animation, visual effects, and game design.
In our final Career Bites session of Term One, we delved into the thrilling world of animation, visual effects, and game design. Welcoming esteemed speakers

Textile Technology and Fashion & Design trip to Art Gallery
The Year 12 and 13 Textile Technology and Fashion & Design students enjoyed a trip to the Auckland Art Gallery to view the creations of