Senior Exams
We hope all of our seniors are making the most of their opportunity to gain experience sitting exams in preparation for NCEA in November. We are currently half-way through our two-week exam timetable. You can find it HERE
Public Holiday
Westlake Girls will be shut on Monday 26 September to mark Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day. Classes will resume for all students on Tuesday 27 September, which is a Day 2 on your daughter’s timetable.
Become a teacher!
Westlake Girls High School is seeking applications from quality candidates for our 2023 school-based training programme. If you have a degree, you can transition into a teaching career by completing your Graduate Diploma in Teaching onsite, while being mentored by specialist teachers. There is also $10,000 compensation available. Your coursework will be completed through the University of Waikato’s online programme. You can find out more information HERE.
Pasifika Showcase
Our inaugural Pasifika Showcase is being held from 7-9pm on Wednesday 28 September. We are very excited to bring you this event which will be a wonderful celebration of our Pasifika students and their cultures. Tickets are a gold coin donation (either pre-paid at the Payments Office or at the door on the night), and you can also pre-purchase a plate of food for $10 at the Payments Office.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours Term 4
17 October – 12 November
Monday: 2.30 – 5.30pm except for 24 October (Labour Day, closed)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 2.30 – 5pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10am – 2pm except for 22 October and 29 October (closed)
14 November – 15 December
Monday to Thursday: 3 – 6pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Term 3 Key Dates
| Monday 12 – Friday 23 September | Senior School Exams |
| Monday 26 September | Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day (school closed) |
| Wednesday 28 September | Father Daughter Breakfast |
| Wednesday 28 September | Pasifika Showcase |
| Friday 30 September | End of Term 3 |
Term 4 Key Dates
| Monday 17 October | Start of Term 4 |
| Thursday 20 October | Sports Awards |
| Monday 24 October | Labour Day (school closed) |
| Tuesday 25 October | Music Awards |
| Wednesday 2 November | Special Awards Ceremony (day) |
| Wednesday 2 November | Senior Academic Prize-Giving (evening) |
| Monday 7 November | NCEA exams begin |
| Friday 2 December | NCEA exams finish. End of school for Years 11-13 |
| Friday 9 December | End of Term for Years 9 and 10 |