Arts & Culture

Westlake’s Gala Concert – tickets on sale NOW
We are very excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for our Gala Concert on Friday 5 August. This is a wonderful showcase

Chamber musician reaches national finals
Congratulations to Year 13 music student Audrey Guo (pictured above). Audrey’s chamber group ‘Gedalge Trio’ competed in the Northern Regionals and has been selected as

Westlake holds its first soloist competition
By Fiona Wilson HOD Music On Wednesday 29 June, the Music Department staff ran the first WGHS Soloist Competition in the Event Centre. Students

A little night music to look forward to!
September may seem a little way off – but it will come around sooner than you think. Mark your diaries now and be in quick

Isabella shines at Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competition
Year 12 orator Isabella Drummond is no stranger to winning speech competitions. You’ve already read about her a couple of times in our school newsletter

Sweeping the dancing world off its feet!
Congratulations to Year 10 student Lucy Li for her success in the recent NZST Auckland Twin Coast Championships 2022. She gained 1st place in the

Music students all receive accolades!
Our Year 12 and 13 music students achieved great success in the New Zealand Choral Federation SOUNZ Choral Competition again this year. Under the tutelage

Brilliant performances by Chamber Music students
Audrey Guo (piano) and Claire Xu (cello) both competed in the Auckland Regionals of the New Zealand Chamber Music Competition in their respective chamber groups

12 Drama Class Production – The Trial
By Mackenzie Wills Year 12 On Wednesday 1 June, the Year 12 Drama class performed the play ‘The Trial’ by Ben Hales (adapted from Kafka’s

Come and celebrate Chinese Night with us
Chinese Night is a very special celebration on Westlake’s annual calendar. This year we are very pleased to offer you the chance to join in