Arts & Culture

The art of discovery
This year the Level 1 Art Design and Photography class embraced the opportunity to enjoy education outside the classroom. Students visited Maungauika (North Head) and

Friday Lunch Live!
The student-led Friday Lunch Live talent showcase is growing in popularity, with students making the most of the new Event Centre outdoor space to sit

A welcome return to Westlake
Our Junior Choir – Nota Bella has a new Musical Director this year. Elise Bradley, pictured above and right at a rehearsal with Nota Bella

Stunning performance at ASB Polyfest 2022
As the only North Shore school represented at ASB Polyfest 2022, the mana and passion of our students shone especially bright yesterday. Just over 20

Polyfest is going ahead!
We are very excited to announce that Polyfest 2022 is proceeding, and Westlake Girls will be there! The competition is being run a little differently

It’s time to sign up for clubs!
We have 60 clubs on offer at WGHS, and this week our students were encouraged to sign up! From Chemistry Olympiad, Neurodiversity and Young Enterprise,

The cast list is up!
We’re excited to bring you our two Westlake productions for 2022 – Antigone and The Government Inspector. Auditions have been held for Antigone, which will

Bringing some Joy to Shortland Street
Having an after-school job isn’t unusual for our senior cohort, however there’s one student in particular who takes the cake when it comes to cool

Stunning garment finally has its day on the runway
Last year during lockdown we ran an article in Te Roto about Nicky Zaayman (Year 10 at the time) who had an outfit she created

Sun shines on first rehearsal
Talk about making hay while the sun shines! Our premier Westlake Symphony Orchestra held its first rehearsal on the evening of Tuesday 1 February under