Important Dates
Term 3:
- Monday 22 July: Start of Term 3
- Monday 22 July: Board meeting 6.00 pm
- Wednesday 24 July: Senior students’ parents evening 2.00-5.00pm. School will close at 1.20pm for all students.
- Monday 29 July: Junior students’ parents evening 2.00-5.00pm. School will close at 1.20pm for all students.
- Monday 12 August: Future Focus evening (years 10-12). 3.45-6.00pm
- Monday 19 August: Board meeting 6.00pm
- Friday 23 August: Mid-term break – school closed. Massey and VUW Open Days
- Wednesday 28 August: Learning Conversations for students in years 12 and 13
- Monday 9 – Friday 13 September: Derived grade exam week. Corequisite and DCAT exams
- Monday 16 September: Board meeting 6pm
- Friday 27 September: Term 3 ends
Additional information relating to Learning Conversations and Derived grade exam week will be sent to parents and caregivers in Term 3.
Important Information
Principal’s Message
Dominic’s Principal’s message for the end of term 2 is now online.
Dominic’s message focuses on the many student achievements outside the classroom, and on the wealth of opportunities that exist at WHS, all of which enable students to find, follow and develop their passions.
Parents Evenings – Term 3
Two afternoons of Parent-Teacher meetings are scheduled for the start of Term 3.
- Wednesday 24 July – 2.00pm-5.00pm – Senior students
- Monday 29 July – 2.00pm-5.00pm – Junior students
On both days school will finish at 1.20pm and there will be no period 5.
When booking we ask that priority is given to learners in whose Term 2 reports teachers requested meetings. Therefore, if a meeting is welcome but not requested, please do not book a meeting for your student until Monday 15 July.
- To book parent-teacher meetings for junior students: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/mxe3e
- To book parent-teacher meetings for senior students: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/s4bcd
We run all our interviews across three rooms: the Library, Drama Room and Riley Centre. If you would like to request a quiet space for your interviews, or if you have a disability that requires a carpark to be available close to the building, please contact Alison Jeffery
School App
If you have not already done so, we recommend downloading School App. Through School App you can notify us of student absences and will also be the first to receive text alerts e.g. notifications of school closures etc. Download as detailed in the image below and then choose ‘Wellington High School’ when you first log on.
Adelaide Road bus stop closure
Bus stop 7014 (located outside McDonald’s for services heading towards SH1 north and Cambridge Terrace) will be closed from 8 July for approximately 3 weeks. A temporary site will be located 75m south on Adelaide Road, as detailed in the image below.
Senior Ball payments – reminder
A reminder that Senior Ball payments are due as soon as possible as the ball is less than a month away! Please use Student ID and Name when paying, with a reference ‘Senior Ball’. Tickets are $85 and only students whose ball attendance has been approved by Deans will have had the charges added to their accounts.
Payment options:
- Via the Parent Portal – click here
- Online through credit card – click here
- Internet banking – the school bank account number is 12-3141-0212924-00
What’s Happening?
A kura buzzing in a blur of creativity and collaboration!
As we reflect on an exceptionally busy and creatively enriching term, the pride we feel for our arts facility and talented students is overwhelming. This term has seen our Year 12 students shine brightly on stage with their outstanding productions of ’12 Angry Men’ and ‘Daughters of Heaven’. Both performances were a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for the dramatic arts.
Our Music Evening was another highlight, showcasing an impressive variety of musical talent across our school community. From the harmonious voices of our choir to the beautiful arrangements of our string quartet, the exciting rhythms of our jazz ensemble, and the energetic performances of our rock and metal bands, the evening was a true celebration of WHS musical diversity and excellence. Here is the music evening photo gallery.
Capping off this remarkable term, the Blank Canvas Exhibition opened last evening and is a stunning display of visual art created by both students and staff. The creativity and skill evident in every piece were truly inspiring, reflecting the vibrant artistic spirit that thrives within our school. There is a chance to pop into the school tomorrow morning to see the work and even purchase a treasure to take home and enjoy.
We are immensely proud of our students and staff for their remarkable achievements this term. Their dedication and creativity continue to enrich our community and set a high standard for creative excellence. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making these events such a resounding success. Here’s to more inspiring moments in the terms to come!
To stay informed, updated and inspired by the Arts and Culture at WHS follow the Instagram and Facebook:
https://www.instagram.com/wellyhighartsculture/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557391347845
Achievements
National Youth Orchestra selection
Shout out to Evie Patterson, year 12, for her selection to the National Youth Orchestra (NYO). Evie plays Double Bass in the orchestra which comprises 85 musicians aged 25 or younger. Following a week-long workshop, the orchestra will be performing their Victory programme, featuring works by Khachaturian and Prokofiev, at the Michael Fowler Centre on Friday 5 July. With tickets starting at $10 it is a great opportunity to hear the NYO live, or can be live-streamed at 6.30pm.
New Zealand Secondary Schools Choir
Congratulations to Lias Morris (year 13) who is currently en route to China with the New Zealand Secondary Schools Choir. Lias has always been a singer and sang with the Wellington Young Voices choir before being selected as a bass for the NZSSC.
Hebe Productions
Wellington watch out! Hebe Productions created by former WHS students Cadence Chung, Lewis Thomson and Hazel Perigo-Blackburn has landed. The company’s first run at BATs was a production of Cadence’s play Hector a duologue in which Hector Berlioz, renowned French composer, and Hector Wong, Chinese Wellingtonian find themselves in a room together, trying to find commonalities between their radically different lives.
Cadence is well-known to many in Wellington. In addition to presenting on RNZ Concert, Cadence is soloist for Capital Choir and the Festival Singers’ Vivaldi Gloria at St James Church, Lower Hutt on Saturday 6 July, and has had a line from one of her poems Everything that moves, moves through her, selected as the title of an anthology heralded as a landmark collaboration for writers of mixed heritage.
Careers
Pasifika Roadshow Information Evenings 2024
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for our upcoming Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Pasifika Roadshow Information Evenings taking place across the Wellington region in August 2024.
The purpose of the event is to inform our Pasifika communities and future students about what Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has to offer:
- degree programmes
- support services
- alumni and student experience
- admission, scholarships, and more.
Light refreshments will be provided. For any inquiries or further assistance, please contact Fabie Filo at pasifika-events@vuw.ac.nz or 022 563 6974. To Register – Click Here
Careers Newsletter
As some of our senior students will be contemplating their future options, this week’s newsletter includes the School Leavers Toolkit website which provides information on practical skills for life. Mid -Year Course Options and Careers NZ have an informative website on (Study, Training & Scholarships).
Here is your careers newsletter for week 10. If you require further information on any advertised opportunities please contact Chuni Bhikha – Dean/Careers Advisor.
NCEA study support
Wellington-based Ruth Chen offers individual and small group coaching sessions for students approaching NCEA exams and has approached WHS to spread the word about the programmes she offers. Both subject specific and skills based sessions are available. Pricing ranges from $15 – $35 per session for group coaching. If your student might benefit from support in this area, contact Ruth directly.