Category: Weekly Wrap Up

As part of the 20th Anniversary of the school marae, Taraika, the Year 10 Design Technology class were given a brief to design a sculpture to compliment the Marae. Students researched local Māori history and stories surrounding Taraika and took a field trip around Wellington to see what professional sculptors do and get a feel […]

Wellington High’s Junior Boys Volley team have had a smashing success at the North Island Championships, winning the Division 3 final. Congratulations to the team.

Michael Harcourt, WHS History and Social Studies teacher, has received The Fulbright-Cognition Scholar Award in Education Research. This award is for a New Zealand researcher or educator to pursue research in the US designed to have an impact on New Zealand student outcomes. One or two awards valued at up to US$37,500 are granted each […]

Congratulations to Anna Collett, who has been awarded the 2015 Zonta Club of Wellington Young Women in Public Affairs Award. This award recognizes young women for their demonstrated leadership skills, commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. Well deserved!

“Wellington High School football academy are looking striking in their new uniforms.  The Academy is open for any WHS girls who wants to improve their football skills and are wanting to be part of school rep teams. It runs on Tuesdayafter school and Thursday from 7 to 8,30am.  Contact carlos.junca@whs.school.nz for more info.”

Congratulations to year 12 student, Eddyn Perkins-Treacher, who has won sponsorship of $1600 to attend the Rotary National Science and Technology forum in Auckland. Eddyn will join other selected high achieving Maths and Science students from around the country for 14 days in January to explore the options available in tertiary science education. One of the underlying goals […]