Arts & Culture

Amazing experience performing with the APO
Cantare Choir has recently enjoyed plenty of time singing together over the past two weeks, as they performed with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra in the

Powerful performance at Polyfest secures honours for ‘Te Rerenga Wāna’ WGHS Kapa Haka Group
Last month’s Polyfest Festival in Manukau saw the WGHS Kapa Haka group competing in Division Three. After months of practices with extremely talented and dedicated

Trip back in time to Maungauika and Lake Pupuke
As a part of the Art Design and Photography course this year, we took Year 11 students to visit two significant local sites with historical

Orchestra learns from some of the best
Taharoto Symphony Orchestra is directed by Fleur Knowles and rehearses on Wednesday mornings during the late start. Like our other instrumental groups, Taharoto orchestra are

La Meilleure chose du Club de Français (The best thing about French Club)
By Aria Wood French Club (pictured above with her creation) To celebrate the end of Term 1, the French Club decided to make Crepes. Loads

Premier choir gets ready to perform
Choralation Choir is the premier mixed choir of 49 singers from Westlake Girls and Boys High Schools. Before the holidays,

Polyfest Dress-Rehearsal open to friends and whānau
Monday 12 April 2021 6pm – 7.15pm Westlake Boys High School Auditorium, Westlake Boys High School Doors will open at 5.30pm Gold coin entry Nau

Students on the right note for great year ahead
Our premier Symphony Orchestra held its annual camp at Bucklands Beach from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 March. The orchestra is mixed with the top

Getting ready for Polyfest
By Matua Eddie Hudson Westlake Girls High School’s Kapa haka group is looking forward to performing as a single sex group at this year’s Polyfest

Camp launches start of exciting year for music
Last weekend, Westlake’s junior and senior choirs enjoyed their camps at Peter Snell Youth Village in Whangaparoa. Nota Bella choir is directed by Ms Helen