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1 May – Red Weather warning response from WHS

Kia ora koutou As you are aware there is a Red Weather warning in place for the Wellington Region. The school is remaining open as normal with classes running this afternoon. Students have been requested to stay on site over...

Accidental activation of lockdown alarm

During servicing this morning, the lockdown alarm was accidentally triggered for a short time by the technician. The situation was resolved swiftly and students continued to class as normal at 12.20pm. Should you or your young person have any concerns...

Key dates – Term 2, 2025

Term 2 will start on Monday 28 April. It is a busy term and there are a few key dates, and adjustments to some school days, that we’d like you to note: Monday 28 April: Junior student parent-teacher meetings 2.00pm-6.00pm....

The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 11, 2025)

Discover the rich culture of Japan through the lens of our language students. Run, skip or walk to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Society. Applaud the academic achievements of students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and tune into the melodic musical...

Principal’s Message – End of Term 1, 2025

You will receive an email this week indicating your student’s attendance for this term. The government has emphasised that attendance is crucial for achievement and I agree with the strong messaging around this. I have been saying the same for...

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