Arts & Culture

Celebrating Samoan Language Week in style!
Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa- le autu Poupou le Lotoifale. Ola manuia anofale”- Strengthen the posts of your house for all to thrive O le

Musical treat this Tuesday
Just a reminder that our fabulous choral singers will be performing this coming Tuesday, 15 June, at a free hour-long concert in preparation for the

Countdown to ShowQuest – tickets now on sale
By Gemma Ferguson ShowQuest Administrator (and performer) For the past 10 weeks, 46 Year 9-13 students have been rehearsing weekly on Wednesdays after school for

Musicians learn from some of the best
On Tuesday 8 June, the Westlake Symphony Orchestra had a valuable workshop with professional musicians from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Each instrument section had

Creative writer wins with futuristic tale of gene-editing
Whoever developed the left-brain, right-brain theory clearly hasn’t met 15-year-old Sydney Brandolino. The Year 11 student has plans to study neuroscience, but it’s the creative

Book lovers inspired by greatness
By Nusha Mirza and Syd Brandolino Budding Writers The 2021 Auckland Writers Festival was a truly phenomenal experience. With renowned authors like Angie Thomas, and

Come to our 2021 Choral Concert
We would like to invite you to enjoy the hard work of our choral singers as they prepare for the Auckland regional The Big Sing

Community call for dancers
We know there are some VERY talented people in our Westlake community! The Dance Department is looking for family members/friends of the school who have

Cantare camp filled with focused learning (and fun)
Last weekend the Cantare choir camp was finally able to go ahead after being cancelled earlier in the year during lockdown. On the Friday, the

Cantare shines in ANZAC Day performances
Cantare (WGHS’s premier girls’ choir) was privileged to perform at the Auckland War Memorial Museum as part of the ANZAC commemorations on 25 April. The