Kia ora, everyone,
This week, we had our Mother-Daughter Breakfast. It was a very happy and well-attended occasion. Chatting to students and the special women with them afterwards, it was clear that everyone attending felt the same. You can read more about it in this issue.
We were also pleased to support our teachers in their industrial action on Wednesday, recognising the importance of the issues under discussion.
It was wonderful to see our school come alive during Cultural Week, with dynamic events across campus so well organised by our students. We began with a lively cultural trivia competition in the Event Centre Foyer, followed by photo frames at lunchtime that brought plenty of fun and colour. Mid-week, performers in cultural attire filled the courtyard with music and dance, and we wrapped up with a vibrant food market celebrating our diversity.
Next week, that same spirit of participation continues in other areas of school life. From 25-29 August, many of our athletes will be representing Westlake at Winter Tournament Week. Our premier choirs, Cantare and Choralation, also head to Dunedin for The Big Sing Finals (Wednesday 27 – Sunday 31 August). We look forward to hearing all about that.
Meanwhile, our senior students are also managing the usual load of academic assessments and knuckling down to studying for exams — a busy and important time of the year.
I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Ngā mihi,
Jane Stanley
Principal