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Westlake Girls High School

Events

Subject Choice Evening

When: Tuesday 2 July, 4.30-6.30pm

Where: D Block, Westlake Girls High School

What:

Westlake Girls High School will be holding a Subject Choice Information Evening for students in Years 10-12 and their parents. We warmly invite you to come and discuss NCEA-level subjects with TICs and HODs.

Firstly, we encourage you to talk with your daughter about what subjects she would like to take, and then come along to meet with teachers in D Block, who can answer your questions.

There is no need to book, just come along between 4.30 and 6.30pm.  Careers counsellors will also be available during this time.

You can access information about courses on offer at Westlake Girls here: https://westlakegirls.schoolpoint.co.nz/courses/learning_areas

Subject choices will be completed in Term 3 and more information about this will be available at the time.

Les Misérables School edition

When:Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24, Thursday 25, Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July at 7.30pm. Saturday 27 July at 2.30pm.

Where: Westlake Boys High School Auditorium, 30 Forrest Hill Road

What:The barricades are up, tensions are high and a revolution is about to happen at Westlake! But don’t panic – it’s all in the name of theatre! We are all go for the Westlake Schools 2019 production of Les Misérables. The ensemble has been working tirelessly, under the direction of Nick Brown and MJ Milburn, to bring to life this exciting, vibrant new take on a much-loved musical.

Indeed, the stage is beautifully set, the talented cast has rehearsed its way to brilliance, and we are looking forward to welcoming you to Les Misérables like you’ve never seen it before!

We have five fabulous night shows and a matinee for those who don’t want to brave the mid-winter cold. Tickets are now on sale – so make sure you don’t miss out!

Tickets: $30 adult and $25 student. Family discounts available. Tickets available here

Parent Teacher Evening

When: Thursday 25 July, 4-7pm

Where: Various locations at WGHS

What: This is our second and final Parent Teacher evening for 2019. Booking details will be available through your daughter's report in the Parent Portal: Seniors - Friday 28 June, Juniors - Friday 5 July.

 

Māori Hui

When: Wednesday 14 August, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Where: Staff Room, Gernhoefer Admin Centre

What: Come along to our final event for parents, caregivers and whānau of our Māori students to hear from key staff and meet other parents.

Pacific Fono

When: Tuesday 20 August, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Where: Staff Room, Gernhoefer Admin Centre

What: Come along to our final event for parents, caregivers and family of our Pacific students to hear from key staff and meet other parents.

Noteworthy Songwriting Competition showcase evening

When: Thursday 22 August, 7.30pm

Where: Auditorium, Westlake Boys High School

What: This is an awards and showcase evening for competitors in the Noteworthy Songwriting Competition. Categories are:

  1. Most effective music video
  2. Most effective solo performance live on August 22nd
  3. Most effective group performance live on August 22nd
  4. Most effective song (by a solo artist)
  5. Most effective song (by a group)
  6. Most effective lyric writing
  7. Most effective song (by a junior)

Hui

When: Tuesday 21 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Where: Staff Room, Gernhoefer Admin Centre

What: The second opportunity for parents, caregivers and whānau of our Māori students to hear from key staff and meet other parents.

Pacific Fono

When: Wednesday 29 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Where: Staff Room, Gernhoefer Admin Centre

What: The second opportunity for parents, caregivers and family of our Pacific students to hear from key staff and meet other parents.

Year 13 Ball

When: Saturday 8 June

Where: SKYCITY Convention Centre

What: For more information, please contact your daughter's Form Teacher or House Dean.

Year 11 Class Production

When: Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 June, 7pm

Where: H1, WGHS

What: Come along to see the Year 11 Drama Class perform a selection of scenes from Shakespeare. Gold Coin donation.

Year 13 Class Production

When: Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 June, 7pm

Where: H1, WGHS

What: Come along to see the Year 13 Drama Class production of John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi. Gold coin donation.

Mid-Winter Concert

When: Thursday 20 June, 7pm

Where: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Cnr St Stephs Ave and Parnell Road

What: The combined Westlake schools invite you to an extraordinary mid-winter event featuring our top choirs and orchestras. With special guest alumna Natasha Wilson, currently studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, this evening will be a celebration of Westlake's award-winning music ensembles. Featuring a range of musical styles, this one-night-only event isn't to be missed. 

Tickets: $20 waged and $12 unwaged. Available from Eventbrite.

Parent Teacher Evening

When: Thursday 25 July, 4-7pm

Where: Various locations at WGHS

What: This is our second and final Parent Teacher evening for 2019. Booking details will be available through your daughter's report in the Parent Portal: Seniors - Friday 28 June, Juniors - Friday 5 July.

 

Māori Hui

When: Wednesday 14 August, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Where: Staff Room, Gernhoefer Admin Centre

What: Come along to our final event for parents, caregivers and whānau of our Māori students to hear from key staff and meet other parents.

Pacific Fono

When: Tuesday 20 August, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Where: Staff Room, Gernhoefer Admin Centre

What: Come along to our final event for parents, caregivers and family of our Pacific students to hear from key staff and meet other parents.

Noteworthy Songwriting Competition showcase evening

When: Thursday 22 August, 7.30pm

Where: Auditorium, Westlake Boys High School

What: This is an awards and showcase evening for competitors in the Noteworthy Songwriting Competition. Categories are:

  1. Most effective music video
  2. Most effective solo performance live on August 22nd
  3. Most effective group performance live on August 22nd
  4. Most effective song (by a solo artist)
  5. Most effective song (by a group)
  6. Most effective lyric writing
  7. Most effective song (by a junior)