Academic

Science, physics and a good dose of fun – it’s how we solve the world’s greatest problems!
On Saturday 7 August, 25 Year 12 and Year 13 Physics students locked themselves into A block for 8 hours to research and report on

Science and Ethics challenge clever minds
By Shivani Arivuchelvan and Kate Borton Year 10 Science brings society to the next level; ethics keeps us there. This quote allows us all to

University provides inspiration for Brain Bee Challenge
A group of student who participatd in Round One of the Brain Bee Challenge in March, were invited to attend a fun, interactive learning day

Year 9 Term 2 Social Studies Awards
On Thursday 8 July, 50 Year 9 students attended an ice-cream lunch to celebrate their award in Junior Social Studies. The award was in recognition

Skills learnt in the beauty of nature
The Year 12 Outdoor Education students enjoyed another adventure into nature on Wednesday 30 June, spending the day tramping through the Hunua Ranges. Students put

Career Bites – Term 3
This term we are focusing on occupations within the Mental Health field. Featured above is Doctor Alana Harper, an onboard doctor with Westpac Helicopter, who

Africa comes to Westlake
By Stella Lang Having the opportunity to work with Sunnynook Kindergarten and educate them on issues revolving around the endangerment of Sub-Saharan African species has

Important Things to Note – 6 August 2021
Study Skills Evening on Monday On Monday 9 August, WGHS is holding two Study Tips events for students – one during the day and one

Clever design receives ‘glowing’ praise
By Devon Johnson Year 9 Creative Genius As part of my Design and Visual Communication (DVC) class, we had to plan and design a ‘blockbod’

Study Tips and Tricks Evening for students and parents
On Monday 9 August, WGHS is holding two Study Tips events for students – one during the day and one during the evening. During the