The Arts / Nga Toi
The Arts are a vibrant and valued component of life at Westland High School. Students learn and communicate creatively with others through increasingly sophisticated forms of personal artistic expression. The ability to think creatively is a highly valued skill in the knowledge economy, both now and in the future. Students at Westland High School have access to skilled, committed and passionate teachers of the Arts who develop and run exciting curricular, co-curricular and cross-curricular arts programmes; giving students significant opportunities to be involved with and extend their knowledge, skills and experiences in the Arts.
Through the music department, students can access vocal tuition and learn a musical instrument. Music performance evenings for senior assessment showcase the wealth of student musical talent and ability at Westland High School. Senior photography classes enable students to become technically skilled in both traditional darkroom practice and contemporary methods of digital photography and digital image manipulation.
Students who complete senior courses in the arts find careers in performance, film, radio and television, publishing, teaching, advertising, design, art galleries, museums, professional photography and arts therapy, and can use skills acquired in the arts to complement other personal and professional interests.
Art folio submission countdown
Evening Art Workshops
The art room will be open and available for art student’s use on the calendered evenings above from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Students are reminded to use the back door to the art room for security purposes. Ms Campbell will be supervising. Any parents who may like to help out with supervision of the evening sessions, have any questions, or may be interested in supervising on additional evenings, please contact Ms Campbell on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Full Day Art Workshops
The art room will be open and available for art student’s use on the following days from 9am to 3pm. Ms Campbell will be supervising.
- Monday 22nd August (Teacher-only day)
- Monday 26th September (Teacher-only day)
- Monday 24th October (Labour day holiday)
Folio Exhibitions
The school community and particularly the family and friends of the exhibiting artists are invited to attend the folio exhibition celebrating the completion of the students year of visual arts. Students bring a plate please. Invitations/reminders will be sent out closer to the time. All senior art students participate.
- Level 1: Wednesday 26th October 5pm to 6pm in the library
- Level 2: Tuesday 1 November 5pm to 6pm in the library
- Level 3: Tuesday 8th November 5pm to 6pm in the library
Folio submission dates and times are final, there are no extensions as this is an external assessment.
Ms Campbell (TIC Visual Arts)