From the Principal

Principal's Welcome

Kia ora koutou,

At Westlake Girls, we have completed work on a ‘Growth Profile’ for our students. This describes the qualities we hope to instil in our students at each year level, connecting to our values of Respect, Integrity, Fairness, Compassion, Excellence, Manākitanga, Whanaungatanga and Kaitiakitanga. These values shape the way we learn, lead, and support each other at Westlake Girls.

Recently, we have seen these values in action at many different events. Last week, we held both the Whanau Hui for Māori students and their whanau, and the Pasifika Fono evening for our Pasifika community, reinforcing whanaunatanga and the support that comes from whanau involvement.

Last Friday, all our teaching staff participated in the Kahui Ako Co-Lab Day at Westlake Boys, where staff from all of the kura in our community of learning came together to focus on strategies and ideas to support our young people from the moment they enter early learning centres, until they graduate from our High Schools. This wonderful day of learning and networking helped us consolidate these values to bring back to share with our students.

We encourage you to discuss these values with your daughters. We know from the research that a triangulated approach to supporting our young people to be the best they can be, is the most effective.

Ngā mihi nui,

Jane Stanley
Principal

Sports

Westlake Girls Wins Harbour Netball Tournament.

Missing two of its key midcourters, Talia Chatfield and Lena Turnbull, from its line-up.  the Premier Westlake Girls netball team won the annual Harbour Netball Tournament in impressive style.

Looking forward the facing the best on the North Shore, they suffered a nervous start in their first match against Orewa College which saw them trailing 7-9 at halftime time. However, a rejuvenated reset at the break gifted them a 20-11 win. The Premier team went on to beat St Cuthberts, 23- 7 and Kristin, the 2024 Harbour Netball Champions, 31-7 before meeting Rangitoto in the final. After finishing in the top four at the 2024 New Zealand secondary schools Champs, Westlake set a blistering pace in the 20 minute final to lead 14-5 at halftime. An impressive display of accurate shooting and stealth-like defense rewarded the top team with a splendid final win, 29-11.

The Harbour Netball tournament aims to showcase the top teams across all the age groups on the North Shore and like their big sisters, Westlake Girls Year 9-1 team also had an impressive unbeaten run in the Year 9 grade, their most convincing win coming from Kristin, 28-4. Westlake Year 10-1 team played strongly in the Year 10 grade, and only came unstuck against Avondale. Trailing 8-9 at halftime, the young side was able to pull it back, but eventually lost to Avondale by 3, 13-16.  And the Westlake Premier 2 team who also competed in the Premier pool, lost narrowly to Rangitoto by 1 in the first round and went on to finish the day drawing with St Cuthbert’s, 15-15 and to finish 7th equal overall.

 

Academic

Maths Olympiad

Westlake problem solvers

On Saturday, 10 May, a team of committed mathematical masterminds descended onto the Department of Mathematics at the University of Auckland for the Auckland Mathematical Olympiad (AMO).

The Olympiad aims to foster interest in Mathematics and to encourage young people who attend schools in our Auckland region with an opportunity to exhibit their problem-solving skills by meeting various challenges put to them by mathematicians. 

Well done to Chloe Yang, Ria Ahn, Elise Zhang, Aiza Batool, Cindy Tang, Azqa Batool, Vaishnavi Kamath, Phoebe Zixuan He, Zhongqi Belle Yuang and Elaine Zhou, who represented our school with pride and elevated the mana of women in mathematics.

Ka pai!

Alumni

National Honour – Kate Sylvester ONZM

We extend our warmest congratulations to former Westlake student, Kate Sylvester, one of New Zealand’s best known fashion designers, on being recognised as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the fashion industry. She received the insignia at an investiture ceremony last month, at Government House in Auckland.

Kate was a student at Westlake in the ‘80s, followed by studies in fashion and design at Wellington  Polytechnic.

She opened her first standalone fashion store in 1993 in Auckland, co-founding the label, ‘Kate Sylvester’. Her first fashion show was in Sydney in 1999, which launched her international career in fashion, and by 2011 her brands, were stocked across Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia and the United States.

In 2018, she co-founded Mindful Fashion, a not-for-profit collective of New Zealand designers, fabric suppliers and manufacturers to unite the industry to create a sustainable, circular and thriving future.

There was special recognition for her at the NZ Fashion Show in 2023, which marked 30 years in business as a designer. The show featured a collection reflecting numerous iconic moments in her fashion career.

Last year, Kate announced that her fashion label would be wound down and would close in mid-2025. Her three sons, who share their parents’ creative talents, recently decided to relaunch one of her labels, ‘Sylvester’, in a new fashion enterprise.

While now taking a step back, Kate and her life and business partner, Wayne Conway, plan to continue encouraging and supporting a new generation of New Zealand designers and championing the New Zealand fashion industry.

https://fq.co.nz/kate-sylvester-30-years/

(Fashion Quarterly 2025 Issue)

Photo credit = Governor-General’s Facebook page.

 

Notices

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Notices

Matariki reminder - public holiday

Friday, 20 June is a public holiday to celebrate Matariki. There will be no school on that day.

Learn more about Matariki 2025 here.

Arts & Culture

Music of the Lake 2025

On Tuesday 20th May, our premier music ensembles from Westlake Girls and Westlake Boys High Schools showcased their hard work achieved so far in  2025.

There was an incredible range of choral, orchestral and band repertoire performed by Westlake Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, Westlake Concert and Big Bands, Cantare, Voicemale and Choralation choirs. It was a stunning evening of music, enjoyed by an audience at full capacity in the Event Centre.

 

Arts & Culture

Taharoto Strings In-House Camp

On 23–24 May, Taharoto Strings and Symphonic Band participated in their joint in-house camp—a memorable two days filled with learning, music-making, and connection. Ms Lee is the director of this Taharoto Strings and the students took part in a variety of workshops focused on intonation, tuning, and sectionals. Sessions led by professional musicians from the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra were both inspiring and enriching, offering valuable guidance on technique.

The camp also included bonding activities with the Symphonic Band, supported by Year 12 and 13 student leaders. The ensemble’s music director is Mr Howan. To conclude the camp, students performed four pieces at a parent concert, showcasing their hard work and progress.

Here’s what Year 10 student Amy Malcolm had to say about the experience:

“It was such a privilege to be tutored and inspired by the professional APO musicians who came in to run workshops and sectionals. They were very nice and helped me improve my accuracy and tone. Additionally, the camp boosted my confidence with playing the cool repertoire Ms Lee, Taharoto String Orchestra’s conductor, picked. The time we spent playing together helped create strong bonds and friendships between all of us students.”

Notices

Self-Defence course

Please note the self-defence course is now sold out. Thank you for your interest.

Arts & Culture

Auckland Writers Festival

On 14 May, 40 students from across the Level 3 English Writing courses and the Scholarship English programme had the privilege of attending the Auckland Writers Festival. This annual event holds special days exclusively for schools, designed to connect young readers and writers with some of today’s most exciting literary voices. It was a day rich with inspiration, creativity, and insight, brought to life by a diverse and exciting lineup of speakers.

The day began with British actor and writer Dame Harriet Walter, best known for her roles in Succession and Killing Eve, as well as her acclaimed Shakespearean stage work. In a sit-down discussion, she spoke about her latest novel, “She Speaks!”, which reimagines the voices of Shakespeare’s female characters. Walter even read a few excerpts from the book, bringing emotional depth and modern relevance to these classic figures.

Next, award-winning writer Lee Murray spoke about speculative fiction, from what it is to how it can be used to explore real-world issues through imaginative lenses. A particularly memorable and resonant moment was when she spoke about feeling out of place as a Chinese New Zealander, encouraging us to “write the stories we want to read,” – a reminder that no one else can tell your story the way you can.

After a quick lunch break, the day of inspiration continued with Neal Shusterman, the New York Times best-selling author of young-adult novels such as “Scythe”, “Challenger Deep”, and his latest, “All Better Now”. He shared his journey as a writer, reflecting on the importance of persistence, how his love for storytelling developed, and the value of not being afraid to write badly before writing well. The final speaker was Maori actor and director Scotty Cotter, who spoke about his audio project “Mauri Tau”. We listened to the opening of the first episode together – a calming and immersive experience that brought the day to a reflective end.

Throughout the festival, we browsed the wide selection of books and even got our purchases signed by the authors who spoke to us (a definite highlight for me). It was a rare opportunity to talk to them one-on-one, share our respect, and receive a token of their appreciation.

Each speaker offered something unique about writing, but they all emphasised the power of storytelling to connect, question, and create change. They reminded me – and, I’m sure, every other student – that great writing doesn’t start perfectly, but with honesty and a willingness to persevere even if it feels difficult at times. More than just a day out of school, the Auckland Writers Festival was a reminder to all of us young creatives of why we write. We left not only inspired but equipped with the belief that our words have value and our stories are waiting to be told.

By Rachel Kim 12WGO

Community

Mother-Daughter Breakfast tickets live

It’s her turn!

Last year, we celebrated our amazing dads — this year, it’s all about the incredible women in our students’ lives.

Join us for our Mother-Daughter Breakfast — a beautiful biennial tradition you won’t want to miss!

✨ Tickets are selling VERY fast:

$35 per person | $70 for a mother and daughter
(Or bring Nana, Aunty, or any special wahine!)

Grab your tickets here.

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Psst, secret squirrel!

Arts & Culture

Choirs Big Day Out

On Thursday, 29 May, 130 singers from our Westlake treble choirs had their annual concert tour around local retirement villages.

Nota Bella Junior Choir, Cigno Voce Senior Choir and Cantare Premier Choir had a wonderful day performing to enthusiastic and supportive audiences at Northbridge, Fairview and Mayfair Villages.

Audience members commented on their “marvellous sound and superb musicianship”. The choirs are preparing to compete in the Auckland regionals of NZCF’s Big Sing choral festival on 10 and 12 June.

Arts & Culture

Cantare and Luminata Concert

A Song of Ruth – Luminata Voices and Cantare Shine in Uplifting Choral Concert

Music lovers from across the North Shore gathered at Westlake Girls High School on Sunday afternoon on 18 May for a memorable musical occasion, as two of our community’s finest treble choirs – Luminata Voices Women’s Choir and Cantare – joined forces for a special concert, A Song of Ruth.

The event, held in the school’s Events Centre, drew a large and enthusiastic crowd, with families, friends, and local residents eager to support these talented singers. The concert was a celebration of love, guidance, and the special people who shape our lives – a fitting theme for May.

Luminata Voices, led by Vanessa Kay and Cantare, under the direction of Fiona Wilson, each presented a varied and engaging programme. Audiences were treated to everything from soaring classical pieces to contemporary New Zealand compositions, all performed with confidence and heart. The highlight for many was the combined performance of two pieces, Yamo (‘Mother’), a well-known Syrian song arranged by Shireen Abu-Khader, and A Song of Ruth by New Zealand composer David Hamilton. The intergenerational voices blended beautifully, filling the hall with rich harmonies and emotion.

“There are so many connections between our two choirs, so it was very special to share our love of choral music in a joint concert,” says Kay. “Yes, and for the younger singers in Cantare, realising there is a pathway into adult community singing was a valuable outcome. Blending younger voices and more mature voices in such a positive way and making those personal connections with singers across generations was a special part of this collaboration,” added Wilson.

After the final applause, attendees were invited to stay for a cuppa and a chat, rounding off the afternoon with the warm, neighbourly spirit that makes the North Shore so special. It’s clear that the future of choral music on the Shore is in excellent hands.

By Wendy Chen

Sports

Equestrian

The Westlake girls did amazingly well in the North Island two-day horse trial. The trial consists of dressage and show jumping the first day and then cross country the second day. All 5 girls went clear in their Cross Country which is brilliant.

 

The Westlake Swans Team consisting of  Samantha, Kaleisha, Neve and Mikayla came 5th overall in their 80cm/95cm team. This placing was across dressage, showjumping and cross country. This was a fantastic result.

 

Rhea was in a composite 80cm team and they placed 2nd overall in dressage and 7th across the board. It was really great having Eleanor their as a groom and to help the girls getting horses ready for events. The girls worked really hard and supported each other and helped pole pick and clean up during the event. 

Equestrian is a tough sport and we are proud of you!

Arts & Culture

APO Discovery Concert

The APO Discovery Concert brings the NZ music curriculum to life, and high school students are invited to the Auckland Town Hall to experience a narrated performance by the full Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra.

This year, the concert explored how various composition techniques and devices are used to create a musical piece. Students were able to listen to Richard Strauss’ Oboe Concerto with soloist David Zhu, Bizet’s Carmen: Suite No. 1, a brand new commission by Grace Wellik as Composer-in-Residence called “The Pendulum swings until it can’t no more” and Compose Yourself! by James Stephenson, where students could select from a range of music motifs. The orchestra then used these to make an entirely new piece to perform. See below for a selection of student reviews.

“Before going on the trip, I was rather hesitant. I usually don’t find myself engaged in concerts, but this trip was different. David Kay, one of the French Horn players, was a fantastic commentator and ‘tour guide’ when showing us the various instruments of the orchestra and features–one of the best instrument introductions being the trombone and the wide variety of sounds it could play. The orchestra played a colourful repertoire from composers and showed how they made different conversations between different instruments. The concert was an engaging experience that I’ll definitely be holding in my mind for a while.”

– Charlotte Adlam

“I found the piece interesting because of the rushed and stressed feeling. The tempo made it all the more interesting as it was quite fast and made it so much more erratic. The rhythm and bits where the tempo changed really sold it for me and made me really enjoy this piece of music.”

(The Pendulum swings until it can’t no more) – Chloe Day

“I really liked this piece because we got to learn a bit more about the difference between rhythm, melody and harmony. I also liked how we were in charge of this piece, making it as we pleased. It was cool to hear and find out what different orchestral sections played the different harmonies, melodies and rhythms, as well.”

(Compose Yourself!) – Harriet Boyens.

Arts & Culture

Lions’ Young Speechmakers Competition

Kia ora,

I am Nicole, a Year 12 student who would like to share my achievement at the Auckland Regionals 2025 Lions’ Young Speechmakers Competition, with hopes to inspire others.

On 31 May, 2025, I was beyond humbled to have placed First in this speechmaking competition for the Auckland region. I competed against fifteen very promising and bright speakers who spoke about various issues that impacted youth. There were two speech categories that we were all asked to participate in; the first one being a prepared speech of five-six minutes, while the second being an impromptu speech of one-two minutes with one minute of preparation.

My prepared speech was titled ‘Ko wai au?’ In which I shared my experience as an immigrant in Aotearoa, and the rampant racism that affects us to this day. I was then given a prompt of “And then she…” for my impromptu speech. To be completely honest, I struggled with the pressures of time in deciding what to speak about. But ultimately I landed on one topic that deeply resonated with me; ‘And then she…became unapologetically her.’ I emphasised the importance of removing ourselves from the status quo, and to resist from being confined into stereotypical boxes.

I would highly recommend this competition to everyone as it is a platform that gives us a platform to inspire others with our knowledge and experiences. And above all, it is a valuable learning experience that has allowed me to learn about others’ ideas and cultures.

I, along with a peer from Dilworth College who had placed Second, will be competing at the National Speech Finals at New Plymouth in August.

By Nicole Lao

 

Sports

Ram NZ Motocross TT Nationals

On 3 and 4 May, Sophie Bockett participated in two classes in the Ram NZ Motocross TT Nationals. She achieved 2NZ in her Junior Woman Class and 4NZ in her Senior Woman Class, riding her KTM SXF250 in both classes.

 

The event took place in Orini in the Waikato region, in a flat paddock that a farmer had given the Patetonga Motorcycle Club to hold the event at. A grazing paddock turned flat track makes for a fast and dangerous track leading to speeds of 50kmph minimum. The lack of jumps (usually seen in a traditional motocross track) means there is little reason to slow down.

The Junior Class (12-16 age – Junior Woman 125cc & 250cc) that Sophie competed in were hard-fought (5 lots of 12-minute ‘motos’ – 12-minute races).

“I was so exhausted coming off every race, but it’s well worth it as it makes me feel unstoppable.”

With eight girls in the class, the top four were very close together, making for tight and challenging races. In the senior class (15-50 age – Senior Woman open cc) that Sophie competed in, she was one of 13 women, leading to more competition within each race.

She raced hard over five races for each class and achieved NZ#2 for Junior Woman and NZ#4 for Senior Women.

Well done, Sophie!

Arts & Culture

Inspiring kids with dance

Westlake’s Dance Troupes were lucky enough to get to perform at Milford Primary School, before teaching the students some simple dances. We were greeted by a sea of enthusiastic kids. The troupes took to the stage to much applause and excitement, the six dances being Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz, Bollywood, K Pop, and Lyrical.

After our performances, which were great practice for the upcoming National Dance Challenge, we got to meet the year two cohort and teach them some simple moves. The kids were so cute. Some were shy and others were bold, but they all performed what they’d learnt with pride.

It was so nice to see the kids enjoy dancing. You could see their eyes light up when they learnt a fun new move, or when they got to boogie with their friends during the warm up. As someone who didn’t do dance until joining the Latin Troupe last year, seeing the kids fall in love with dance—just like I did—was so special. I hope we’ve inspired them to keep dancing!

By Head Prefect, Julia Wilkins

Arts & Culture

Marvellous Micaela!

One of our high-needs students, Micaela, who has autism, is an incredibly talented artist. She’ll be leaving us to move to the Glenfield Satellite Unit on 9 June, but before she goes, she has a beautiful art exhibition currently on display at the Albany Library. Her artistic talents are simply amazing!

We love Micaela and we will miss her when she goes!

The link to Micaela’s work on Facebook is : https://www.facebook.com/share/19Ctosp41Q/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Community

Everybody Eats

This year in Year 11 Social Studies, I volunteered at Everybody Eats in Glen Innes as part of my 1.2 internal on ‘The Cost of Living Crisis’. Everybody Eats is a charitable restaurant that addresses the Cost of Living Crisis through making meals from rescued food and to reduce food insecurity through a ‘pay-what-you-can’ system for customers.

I felt nervous at first but as I went inside, I was greeted with kindness and I felt more calm afterwards. My tasks were sprinkling cake crumbs on desserts, pouring pumpkin soup and putting croutons on bowls and I finished off with drying dishes. Working in a kitchen was challenging for me as this was my first time working in a restaurant so I didn’t know what to do or how fast I needed to work. However, as I got more familiar with how things worked in the kitchen, I was more confident in volunteering.

In the end, I had fun volunteering at Everybody Eats as it was such a wonderful experience! I enjoyed meeting new people, making dishes and getting to know what it’s like to work in a restaurant. I learnt that doing tasks like volunteering, no matter how small or big, can make a huge difference. Overall, it felt good knowing I was able to give back to the community and I would definitely love to volunteer there again!

By Ziluan He, Y11

Community

Westlake School Ball 2025 

Casino Royale Hits the Jackpot! 

The annual Combined Westlake School Ball was held on Saturday, 17th May at  Shed 10 on Queens Wharf, with this year’s theme: Casino Royale. Students arrived dressed to impress and enjoyed a fantastic evening together.

The dance floor was packed all night, and the venue was full of energy as everyone made the most of this special occasion.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Ball Committee, who worked hard behind the scenes to plan and organise such a successful event. Your effort and commitment were truly appreciated.

Thank you to the staff who came along and contributed to making the night safe, fun, and memorable for everyone.

We’re also very grateful to our generous sponsors for their support and prizes:

  • Bailey Nelson Albany
  •  Glenfield Mall
  • Arena Entertainment
  •  Flower Vault Hobsonville
  •  Benefitz.

Congratulations to the students who received prizes on the night – and thank you to everyone who helped make the 2025 Ball a night to remember!

Life of the party Indee Pateman , Sungkook Mun

Best dressed  Kaiva Tulimanu ,  Isabella Davies

Best Duo  Yuhan Cevastian Browly  , Ellie Lagmay

Queen of the ball  Isla Penberthy

King of the ball   Nikau Alexander

 

Community

House Points Update

Student have been actively participating in various activities to earn House points this term. The Pink Parade was a standout event, showcasing strong support for kindness and inclusion.

Congratulations to Pupuke for your current position at Number One!

Looking ahead, opportunities to earn points continue with:

  • Crocheting a square for a community blanket: A creative and meaningful way to contribute.
  • Year 10–13 students completing AI modules: Enhancing digital literacy and future skills.
  • Art competition: Showcasing talent and creativity.
  • Engaging in extracurricular groups: Simply participating in a club/team or group and having it listed on your Term 2 report.

Keep up the great work and continue to get involved to earn those valuable House points!

Alumni

AIMES award winners 2025

Congratulations to two former Westlake Girls students who won AIMES awards at the North Harbour Club award evening on May 24, 2025.  It was a wonderful achievement to have two Westlakers as category winners at this prestigious award gala evening, which marked 30 years that the club have been rewarding talented North Shore youth in their academic, sporting, cultural and community pursuits.

Sanaa Nair, Class of 2018, won the Community Service Category, sponsored by Albany Toyota, with a cash grant of $15,000.

Sanaa is studying a Master of Science in marine research at AUT and volunteers extensively with organisations such as Manta Watch Aotearoa New Zealand, BLAKE, and LegaSea. Her work includes manta ray surveys, public outreach and citizen science initiatives, and she plays a key role in marine education.

The AIMES award will help fund an opportunity she has been offered for an internship with the Manta Trust in the Maldives where she will work on manta ray research.

At Westlake, Sanaa was a prefect, an Amnesty International leader, and keen hockey player. She says Westlake played a huge part in developing her foundational skills.

Tara Vaughan, Class of 2021, received the AIMES Sport Award sponsored by AUT Millennium Stadium, and a cash grant of $15,000. This recognises her success as an Olympic Gold medallist in the Women’s K4 500m event in Paris, and her run of successes since she joined the Women’s High Performance team in 2022.

She works as an Olympic Ambassador while she is pursuing a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at AUT. She was recognised as AUT’s Female Athlete of the Year in October last year.

Her goal is to compete in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, hoping to build on her successes and keep New Zealand at the forefront of international sprint kayaking.

Main image above: Olympics-win-K4-500-Paris-2024

Arts & Culture

WGHS dancers at AIMES Awards Gala

Last weekend, a group of Year 13 Dance students  delivered a captivating performance at the prestigious 30th Anniversary AIMES Awards Gala, held at Shed 10 on Auckland’s waterfront. Their 1920’s Charleston-inspired rendition of Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love,” accompanied by a live singer and orchestra, enthralled the audience and showcased the students’ exceptional talent and dedication.

The ensemble—Elise Whitehead, Madison Blomfield, Natalia Covich, Grace Hirst, Charlotte Bennett, Cathy Li, Tamara Bedford, Claire Li, Fay Ajjam, Amelie Fergusson, Nana Akieda, and Katharine Wang—worked tirelessly to perfect their performance. They first experienced the full orchestral collaboration during a rehearsal at Kristin School the evening prior to the event.

On the day of the gala, the students prepared in the elegant top-floor venue of Shed 10 and had the honour of welcoming guests on the red carpet. This remarkable opportunity highlighted these talented dancers as we congratulate them for the contribution to this event and hope to see more opportunities like this arise for the school in the future.

Sports

Y12 competes at Hado World Cup!

Congratulations to Isabell Lynch (12OAB), who was selected to represent New Zealand as part of the NZ E Blacks at the Hado World Cup 2025, held in Shanghai this May.

Competing against 15 other international teams, the NZ E Blacks reached the quarter-finals, where they faced Korea in a closely fought match. Despite a strong effort, they were defeated 4–3 and 2–0, finishing 8th overall. Korea went on to become the tournament runners-up.

Hado is an exciting augmented reality sport that blends dodgeball and gaming. Players wear headsets and arm sensors to launch energy balls at their opponents in fast-paced 80-second rounds, played in teams of three.

Well done, Isabell — an amazing achievement on the global stage!

Arts & Culture

Save the Date – Dance Showcase 2025

Our annual Westlake Girls Dance Showcase is coming up on Wednesday, 13 August (Week 5, Term 3) in the WGHS Event Center from 7:00pm–9:30pm. This is a highlight of the dance calendar, featuring performances from Years 9–13 across a wide range of genres including Tap, Cabaret, K Pop, Reggaeton, and Lindy Hop.

The evening will showcase the incredible work of our dance classes, as well as the extension dance troupes, and student-led choreography. It’s a celebration of creativity, teamwork, and talent — we’d love to see you there!

More details to come, but for now, mark it in your calendars — it’s not to be missed.

 

 

 

Community

Your news, our news!

Students, staff, friends and families of Westlake Girls – Got a great story to share? We’d love to hear it.

Whether it’s an achievement, event, or special moment — help us celebrate our fantastic school community  by sharing your stories here in our school newsletter, Te Reo o Te Roto.

Send your stories and up to six images (JPGs or PNG files please) to [email protected].

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Dates for the diary

Stay up to date with key events on our website’s ‘Upcoming Dates’ page — your go-to guide for what’s coming up in the next little while at Westlake Girls.

Click here or access it via the quick links on our website’s home page.