Study Skills Evening on Monday
On Monday 9 August, WGHS is holding two Study Tips events for students – one during the day and one during the evening. During the first event, an expert in effective teaching and learning, study skills, motivation and positive thinking will be coming to talk to our Year 9, 10 and 11 students during the school day.
Affectionately known as the ‘Study Queen’, Karen Tui Boyes is passionate about providing students with practical ways to study. “Passing exams is supposed to get you ahead in life – not make you a nervous wreck,” says Karen. Karen’s workshops and resources for students are fun and engaging and packed full of practical study tips that students can use in class, at home and during prep time.
In the evening, Karen will be presenting a talk aimed at senior students and their parents, although junior parents are also welcome to attend. It will be held from 7 – 8.30pm. We encourage all our senior students and their parents to attend this excellent presentation. Students do not need to wear uniform to the evening presentation.
Teacher-Only Day on Tuesday
Tuesday 10 August is an Auckland-wide Secondary School Teacher-Only Day. WGHS will be shut for the duration of the day. Classes will resume on Wednesday 11 August, which is a Day 8 on your daughter’s Timetable.
Subject Selection Evening for 2022 on Thursday
During August, students are able to make their course selections for 2022. Courses are currently visible to students in SchoolPoint and Online Course Selection opens next Wednesday, 11 August. Next Thursday, 12 August, the school is holding a Subject Selection Evening for students and whānau to discuss courses and ask questions. This will be held from 4-6pm in the Event Centre. Everyone is welcome.
Student Nominations for Board of Trustees Rep
Nominations for Student Representative on our Board of Trustees are now open. Nomination forms are available from the reception in the Admin Building. Students are able to nominate themselves, or another student as a candidate. Along with the form, students must submit a brief candidate statement. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in gaining experience being part of a Board, and representing the study body of Westlake Girls. Nominations close at 12 noon on Friday 13 August 2021. If you are posting the nomination please make sure it is received before noon on 13 August 2021.
Trousers now an official part of Westlake’s uniform
We are delighted to announce that trousers are now an official part of the WGHS uniform, along with our knee-length skirt, long skirt, and culottes.
Our students have been involved in the process and we’ve seen several versions before the one we are implementing. We were unable to source the material we wanted, thanks to shipment delays because of Covid, so we are trialling the fabic for durability.
The trousers can be worn all-year round by students at all year levels and are available for purchase now. They must be worn with shoes and socks – not sandals. You can order them through The Uniform Shop link on our website or go in to try them on at the shop’s premises – Unit 10, 54 View Road, Wairau Valley: https://ushopns.uniformgroup.co.nz/product/ladies-trousers/ub1045bopv.aspx
Term 3 Key Dates
Monday 26 July: Term starts
Tuesday 27 July: Open Night 4pm and 6pm
July 27 – 31: School production “Socially Distanced Shakespeare” (bit.ly/wbhstickets)
Friday 6 August: Gala Concert
Monday 9 August: Study Skills Day/Evening
Tuesday 10 August: Teacher-only Day
Wednesday 11 August: Online Subject Selection begins
Thursday 12 August: Subject Selection Evening for students/parents
Friday 20 August: WGHS Event Centre Opening
Week of 23 August: Big Sing Finale
Monday 13 September (Week 8): Senior Exams begin
Friday 24 September (Week 9): Senior Exams end
Wednesday 29 September: Dance Showcase
Thursday 30 September: Pasifika Showcase
Friday 1 October: End of Term 3