TERM THREE

Week 1: 18/10 - 22/10

• 21/10 - Team and Group Photographs (An SchoolApp notification of the timetable will be shared before the end of the holidays.)

Week 2: 25/10 - 29/10

• 25/10 - Labour Day (School Closed)
• 28/10 - New Zealand Shakeout, 9:30am

Term Dates 2021

Term One

Mon 2 February - Fri 16 April

Term Two

Mon 3 May- Fri 9 July

Term Three

Mon 26 July - Fri 1 October

Term Four

Mon 18 October - Tues 14 December

Kia ora Parents and Whānau,

It is hard to believe that we are in the final week of Term three. We hope that you and your whānau are participating in the focus on Mental Health Awareness this week.

Thanks again for all of the support and mahi you have given to your children and our staff over the last few weeks. Our learners and teachers have worked well online achieving some great results, while also managing to have some fun along the way.

We are all looking forward to being back face to face next month and celebrating 2021 with lots of opportunities in the last term. As things progress we will keep you informed of events and any adjustments that we will need to make. At the start of the year we had planned a Teacher Only Day adjacent to Labour Weekend. This has been postponed until next year.

I hope you and our tamariki enjoy the break from the school routine. Take care!

Ngā mihi nui

Wendy

Due to Alert Level settings, the remainder of the North Harbour Netball season has been cancelled. On another note, there is a possibility of a Spring league. Please see below:

Intermediate and College Spring Leagues

Wednesdays - 27th October to 1st December

Venue: Netball North Harbour Courts (All 7-aside leagues are played outside)

Length: 6 weeks

Registration close date: 20th October for Primary, Intermediate, College and Club

APPLY FOR STEAM IN 2022 HERE

Westlake Girls High School offers a STEAM programme involving an integrated and innovative approach to the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, aligned to the UN Sustainable Goals.

Do you want a quick overview of what STEAM is like from a student’s perspective? Check out Lily Winchester’s video HERE

Also take a look at our latest Newsletter HERE

More information can be found on the STEAM page of our school website.

Musical Instrument lessons available at school

Our School works with the Music Education Centre to offer parents the convenience of specialist instrumental lessons for their children here at school. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact the Music Education Centre directly on 0800 89 39 39 or lessons@musiceducation.co.nz.

Guitar Lessons - Dave Gatman

Hi there! I have taught Guitar to kids in schools for over 15 years. I love working with kids and inspiring the next generation of musicians. I like to make my lessons as positive and fun as possible, teaching a range of songs from traditional folk/blues to the current pop and rock tunes.

I've played the guitar in a large variety of settings, and I'm currently in a covers band playing at weddings, bars and parties.

Lessons are in groups of up to 4 at a time, and cost $20.00 plus gst, for half an hour.

Individual lessons are offered if I feel like the student will benefit from them, and if I have space. These cost $35.00 plus GST per half hour.

Lessons are on Wednesday mornings at TNIS as well.

Feel free to contact me - dave.gatman@musiqhub.co.nz. Or text/call on 021 2221456.

Thanks,

Dave