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Upcoming events

Sunday 19th February

Runanga Tauira Leadership Camp

 

Friday 2nd March

Athletics Sports Day

 

Tuesday 6th March

PTA Meeting

 

Thursday 8th March

West Coast Touch Rugby Festival

 

Tuesday 6th March

Ugly Shakespeare Company visit

Term dates 2012

Term 1

Tuesday 31st January
- Friday 5th April

Term 2

Monday 23rd April
- Friday 29th June

Term 3

Monday 16th July
- Friday 28th September

Term 4

Monday 15th October
- Wednesday 12th December

International programme

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Westland High School runs a small yet active international programme welcoming many students from around the globe each year.

Westland High School is able to offer:

  • International Education
  • Short-stay programmes for groups
  • Short-stay programmes for individual students

International Education Programme (6 months and longer)

Westland High School hosts students from a variety of countries of cultures. We have hosted many students from around the world including:

  • Japan
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Argentina
  • Switzerland
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands

Some students choose to stay longer than one year to prepare for New Zealand's University entrance qualifications.

The following brochures are available to download for more information:

Short Stay Programmes

We receive three visits by groups per year - two from Thailand (in March and October) and one from Japan (July-August) ranging from 10-20 days per visit.

Individual Short Stay

We welcome students who wish to spend their summer holidays living in New Zealand.

World class outdoor education program

OutdoorsMark certified

Westland High School is renowned for it's outdoor education program, attracting students from all over the globe. In May 2011 we achieved the OutdoorsMark - safety audit. We celebrate the achievement and recognition of the excellence of our programme especially in relation to safety. The report concludes: “The transparent safety culture at Westland High School is to be commended”.

You can learn more about our outdoor education program here.

For more information...

For more information please contact our Director of International Programmes.

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Westland High School
140 Hampden Street, PO Box 154
Hokitika 7842, New Zealand
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