School News

  • 02 Jul

    2026 Senior Student Ball

    On Friday, June 26th, our Westland High School Senior students glammed up and stepped out for the annual Westland High School Ball. This ye...

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  • 30 Jun

    Tuia te Tai Poutini wānanga

    Some of our Senior students recently participated in a wananga run by Whiriwhiria Trust at Tauraka Waka A Maui marae in Bruce Bay. Whiriwhir...

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  • 23 Jun

    Ka kite anō

    It is time to say goodbye to our international students. At the end of this term, we say goodbye to fourteen students from around the world ...

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  • 27 May

    Cape Fear Adventure Race

    WHS Storms the West Coast! Nine teams. Wild weather. Mud, cliffs, and caves — and a haul of results to make the whole school proud. It was...

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  • 19 May

    Ms Jane Brownie (International Director) shines on the National stage.

    Recently our International Director was awarded an Impact award at the National SIEBA (Schools International Education Business Association)...

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  • 25 Mar

    Westland District Library visits WHS

    We are lucky to have support from our local librarians at Westland District Library This term we were delighted to welcome Lorrelle and Paul...

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  • 18 Mar

    Year 13 PE Field Trip

    High Ropes and Caving! This term the Year 13 PE class are working on standard 90504 – Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor ...

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  • 20 Feb

    Welcoming our International Students

    The International Department at Westland High School is experiencing a strong period of growth, with 14 international students enrolled this...

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  • 19 Feb

    Coast to Coast success

    It was the largest group of students that tried their hand at the Coast to Coast this year. A couple of them for the second time and others ...

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  • 11 Dec

    Ka kite ano to our international students

    Auf Wiedersehen to Clara, Merle, Fynn, Henri and Paul 2025 has been an incredibly busy and rewarding year in the International Department. W...

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  • 10 Dec

    Cultural Food Festival at Westland High School!

    Our Year 7–10 students have just completed their Cultural Food Festival, proudly supported by Te Tai O Poutini West Coast Multicultural Co...

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  • 04 Dec

    Spirit of Adventure

    Recently, some Year 10 students went on the Spirit of Adventure experience. Here are some reflections from the students, with special thanks...

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