Academic

Important Things to Note – 22 May 2020
NCEA exams Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, external NCEA examinations have been postponed by one week. They will now begin on Monday 16 November and

What’s been affected due to Covid-19?
We might be back at school, but the Covid-19 pandemic will unfortunately still impact activities and events over the next few months. It is with

Students shine in Brain Bee challenge
A group of 22 students proved that anything is possible – if you put your mind to it! The Year 11 group had committed

Westlake’s STEAM success showcased
Well done to everyone involved in our STEAM programme. This brilliant, indepth article in Te Kete Ipurangi beautifully highlights our successes. You can read the

Upcycling is the new black
The pop tabs on soft drink cans aren’t normally considered a clothing accessory, but one Year 12 Fabric Technology student is innovatively turning fizz into

Spending time to learn about crime
By Sarah Penny 12HSM 12 SOST On Wednesday week ago, the Year 12 Social studies cohort was lucky enough to be a part of a

My dog ate my homework
Yes, this really happened! Our Deputy Head Prefect, Darcy Frank, experienced something of a setback with her at-home learning when “Lockdown Lilah” shredded and ate

Distance learning information in multiple languages
Resources to help families support their teenagers with distance learning are now available on the Ministry of Eduction website including this information in the following

Showcase your learning – and be in to win $200
Here’s something you might like to encourage your daughter to participate in: The KineticKiwi Competition. The KineticKiwi competition involves Year 5 to 13 students creating

Debaters thrive during lockdown debates
By Ivy Mitchell Year 11 While thousands of sports competitions across the country have been cancelled, there is still one ‘sport’ that has managed