Sports

Sport at Westlake Girls High School

Westlake Girls is one of New Zealand’s leading sporting schools, with a strong commitment to sporting excellence. All our students are encouraged to participate in a school sport during their time at Westlake.

We have over 30 sports ranging from Athletics to Yachting with opportunities both for the committed athlete to develop their potential, and also for others to play at social or beginner level. Engagement in sport enables students to experience the health benefits that sport offers while building a strong team and school spirit which involves staff, students and the extended Westlake community. In addition to providing opportunities to develop personal and leadership skills, sport also fosters social interaction and a sense of fair play.

The success of sport at Westlake Girls relies on volunteers working away in the background to promote individuals and teams. Each sport has a school coordinator who is supported by staff, parents, caregivers and senior students for coaches and managers. Sport at Westlake Girls is based on a user-pay system.

The Sports Department located next to Gym 3, and provides information on all sporting activities.

The Sports Department is open during school hours for queries or alternatively contact: [email protected].

Premier Netball Clinic 20 September

The Westlake Girls Premier Netball Team will be holding a Netball Coaching Clinic on Sunday 20 September at school from 9.30am – 12.30pm, for students Year 1-8.

The Clinic is focused developing your skillset and game play further and perfect for young netballers readying themselves for SPRING LEAGUE in Term 4.

The cost for a 3-hour clinic is $40. If you would like to take part in this event and help the Westlake Girls Premier Netball Team raise money for their campaign to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Champs which they qualified for after making the top 4 at UNISS. Please register below.

Sports Hall of Fame

Westlake Girls High School has a proud history of developing talented athletes. Discover the former students who have progressed to represent New Zealand at the highest level.

Cygnet Programme

CYGNET is an innovative, cross-curricular programme designed to develop motivated athletes. Year 9 and 10 students who demonstrate a high level of ability and commitment to their chosen sport may apply to join the CYGNET programme.

Application information and forms are provided directly to eligible students once their enrolment at Westlake Girls High School has been confirmed.

Cygnet Applications and Trials 2027

Year 10 applications close: Friday 18 September 2026
Year 9 applications close: Friday 9 October 2026

Students invited to trial for each CYGNET sporting code will be notified in early October. Trials will be held at the end of October, with successful applicants notified by the end of November.

Code of Practice

This document outlines codes of behaviour for players, coaches, spectators/parents, supporters, and officials.

Clipboard System

To register for all activities, please go to “CLIPBOARD”. It is a NEW platform to view All Westlake Girls Sports and it is located on the Student and Parent Portals. 

Sport Contacts

Leisen Jobe Head of Faculty: PE, Health and Sport 09 49 41 69 Ext 781 Email
April Ieremia Director of Sport  09 489 4169 Ext 704 Email
Elizabeth O’Leary Sports Co-ordinator 09 489 4169 Ext 713 Email
Mr Caleb Ward Sports Co-ordinator 09 489 4169 Ext Email
Miss Jojo Mersh Sports Co-ordinator 09 489 4169 Ext Email
Miss Kayla Allison-Carnie Sports Co-ordinator 09 489 4169 Ext Email
Karen Hulena Netball Manager 09 489 4169 ext 212 Email
Moira Clarke Sports Complex Bookings 09 489 4169 Email