We are so excited to bring you the very first episode of our new podcast!
He Kōrero Wāna is here! Westlake Girls’ brand-new podcast, brainchild of Devanshi Bhavsar and Alex van der Loos, has arrived! Our first episode has something special – an exclusive chat with our incredible top two: Head Prefect, Candese, and Deputy Head Prefect, Georgia.
These podcasts will give you the inside scoop on life at Westlake and all the amazing opportunities at our kura.
Don’t miss out – tune in now!
Y9 wins dance scholarship
Casey Parker (Y9) dances at Mt Eden Ballet Academy. During the holidays, she attended the 75th annual ballet competition of the Auckland Caledonian Dancing Society dance festival.
She has worked extremely hard this year and danced beautifully. At the finals gala, she was awarded a one-week scholarship to attend summer school at Annette Roselli Dance Academy in Australia. This incredible prize was given to her by adjudicator Lisa-Marie Cullum from Tanya Pearson Academy in Australia.
Congratulations, Casey, on this spectacular win.
PHOTOS CREDIT: Beth Maskey.
Father-Daughter Breakfast
Westlake Girls hosted its second Father-Daughter Breakfast in September, a memorable morning of connection and reflection. Held at the Event Centre, students, fathers, and male role models gathered for a warm and welcoming breakfast.
Highlights included inspiring speeches from former student Lynley Allison, who shared her journey of resilience, and Head Prefect Candese Mamaia-Hellesoe, who spoke emotionally about her uncle's role in her life.
Special thanks to Shakespeare Orthodontics, Craig Waugh from North Shore Flooring Xtra, and Ashia Ismail-Singer from Harcourts Cooper & Co. It was a very special morning.
Y11 to Dominican Republic!
Year 11 student Charley March has been selected for the New Zealand Under-17 Football World Cup squad travelling to the Dominican Republic, representing both school and country on the global stage. This is a fantastic achievement for Charley and Westlake – congratulations, Charley!
Pasifika Night
Pasifika Night 2024 at Westlake Girls showcased 68 Pasifika performers and special guests from Westlake Boys, celebrating vibrant Pacific dances and traditions. The sold-out event, organised by the Pasifika Student Committee and Parent Komiti, received glowing praise from the 900 guests in attendance.
Adventure racing Hillary Challenge final
This month, a team of Westlake Girls and Boys competed in the intense five-day Hillary Challenge at Tongariro National Park. They faced 12 one-hour challenges, a two-day rogaine in freezing conditions, and a gruelling 50km multisport race, finishing an impressive tenth in New Zealand. Special congrats to Sasha Bosch for winning the ‘Toughness Award’ for the toughest female competitor!
There is also this one below if you need it but I think you’ll have enough. Will send the pics if you want it. (there are only a couple)
Outdoor ed trip
In week 10 of Term Three, the Year 12 outdoor ed cohort finished off their adventurous year with their mountain trip in the Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua. Students had the chance to explore and experience the thrill of mountain biking and test their skills on different tracks. They also had the opportunity to complete their performance assessment and push themselves to their limits.
