Arts & Culture

Be in quick to get your tickets for Socially Distanced Shakespeare
Ticket sales are going well for our combined Westlake schools production of Socially Distanced Shakespeare. Due to the nature of this year’s performance, we are

Westlake instrumental ensembles on tour
More than 100 musicians from both Westlake schools have been on a North Island tour this week. Students from Westlake Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band

Six awards scooped at ShowQuest
By Naomi Yacyshen 2021 Director On Thursday 1 July, 62 Westlake dance students went to the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre in Aotea Centre for the

Beautiful compositions win choral awards
Year 13 students from Westlake Girls have been awarded First, Third and two Highly Commended in the NZCF Federation Choral Composition competition. Jonine Tiakia won

Socially Distanced Shakespeare
27 – 31 July, at Westlake Boys High School After the outstanding success of 2019’s Les Misérables*, Westlake Schools will combine once more for the

Chinese Night next Friday!
Our amazing Chinese Night is being next Friday, 2 July. Make sure you get in quick to secure your tickets, as this event always sells

Dance Troupes – two student perspectives and two great wins!
Jessica Houten Ballroom Troupe For the past two terms, the School Dance Troupes have been practicing every week to learn and perfect their dances. This

Dance studios bring their expertise to Westlake
This term, our dance classes have been privileged to have some awesome tutors from different studios share their skill and experience. The Year 9 and

Isabella wins Top Overall Speaker at Ngā Manu Kōrero 2021
Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competition was held on Friday 11 June at Ngā Puna O Waiōrea – Western Springs College. This special event celebrates the

Westlake schools clean up at Regional Big Sing
This week, Westlake Schools have been competing in the Auckland Region Big Sing competition. The Big Sing Festival is the largest choral competition in the