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    • The Wrap Up (Term 2, Week 6)
      • Following Dominic's mid-term message focusing on the need to nurture the individual, their talents and unique pathways, this edition of the Wrap Up celebrates students following their own pathways.

    • Principal’s Message – Mid-Term 2, 2023
      • I spent time over the last week at a Principal’s conference in New Plymouth. One of the keynote speakers, Yong Zhao, Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Kansas, talked to us about what he saw as the future of education in the age of ‘smart machines’.  Yong talked about his humble beginnings, honestly […]

    • The Wrap Up (Term 2, Week 4)
      • This week the Wrap Up shares an invitation to our Pasifika families shared dinner and celebrates success at the Ethics Olympiad. We also feature our most recent lunchtime lecture and an update from He Kākano.

    • The Wrap Up (Term 2, Week 3)
      • In this week's Wrap Up, we celebrate Class of 2022 Jonathan Dransfield, who was recognised as the NCEA Top Scholar in Printmaking at the Beehive this week! We also have the debut full length album from the student band 'Bleeding Star', as well as some important information regarding the upcoming Open Evening.

    • Advance Notification of Industrial Action
      • Dear Parents and Caregivers Advance Notification of Industrial Action Rolling strikes The PPTA has advised the Wellington High School Board that its member teachers at our school will be taking strike action between 4 May 2023 and 8 June 2023. The action will take place on the following days over that period. Week 2 – […]

    • The Wrap Up (Term 2, Week 2)
      • In this week's Wrap Up, we celebrate students taking part in a number of events, including the Relay for Life, and the Regional Regatta Championships. We also have some important information regarding the PPTA industrial action on Wednesday and the upcoming Open Evening for prospective students.

    • The Wrap Up (Term 2, Week 1)
      • Welcome back to Term 2! We hope you all had a relaxing and refreshing holiday, and are ready to jump back into Term 2. In this first Wrap Up of Term 2, we have some updates from the end of last term, as well as an album launch from some of our students, and an important reminder from our finance team.

    • The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 10)
      • In the last Wrap Up for Term 1, we have updates from many different national sporting competitions, from Waka Ama to Climbing to Underwater Hockey. We wish everyone a very safe and restful Easter break, and look forward to seeing you refreshed and ready for Term 2!

    • Principal’s Message – End of Term 1, 2023
      • Kia ora koutou I mentioned to students in year 12 and 13 at assembly a few days ago that this point of the year is a bit of a reality check for each individual. Are things going as planned, and if not what changes are they going to make? There is still a lot of […]

    • The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 9)
      • This week we celebrate three students at the Absolutely Positively Wellington student awards for their contributions to the community, and also two of our staff members who competed in the NZ Nation Hockey Masters.

    • The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 8)
      • This week's Wrap Up includes a look back at Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and the activities that were held to acknowledge and celebrate the strengths of neurodivergent students. We also have some exciting news about the school cafeteria, and Regional Bowls Competition!

    • Monday 13 March – Rā whakawhanaungatanga cancelled
      • Due to the wet and windy conditions, 9Royal’s Rā whakawhanaungatanga scheduled for today is cancelled. Students will attend their regular timetabled classes and their day will finish at 3.20pm. We are hopeful that, as the forecast is better for tomorrow, that day 2 will run as planned.  

    • The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 6)
      • In this week's Wrap Up, we have updates from a busy week of events, including International Women's Day, the Newtown Festival, and the Dragonboating finals! Plenty to read about this week, and some reminders about some upcoming important dates.

    • PPTA Teachers’ Strike on Thursday 16 March 2023
      •   Dear Parents and Caregivers Industrial Action – PPTA Teachers’ Strike on Thursday 16 March 2023 The PPTA has advised the Wellington High School Board that its member teachers at our school will be taking strike action on Thursday 16 March 2023. The Board has carefully considered the availability of non-union teaching staff, and unfortunately […]

    • Principal’s Message – Mid Term 1, 2023
      • It was lovely to welcome about 450 new students to our kura at the start of the year. At the powhiri I spoke about attendance and connection. Students know that these are recurring themes of mine and this is because I spend a fair amount of time looking at data that highlights the importance of […]

    • The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 4)
      • This week's Wrap Up is jam packed with updates from school-wide events! From Rā Aroha to the Athletics Carnival, there has not been a dull day at WHS for the last little while! We also have important information regarding ordering ID cards for students.

    • Whānau hui postponed
      • Whānau hui postponed The hui planned for this evening (21 February) has been postponed so whānau can continue to reach out and support whānau across Aotearoa who have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. We will publish the new hui date as soon as we are able.

    • The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 2)
      • This week we bring the Scholarship results from 2022, as well as some important information regarding the first Hui of 2023, school photos information, and the greeting from the Board.

    • The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 1)
      • Welcome back to all students, staff, and whānau for 2023! We have photos from the pōwhiri that were held in the Riley Centre, as well as news of achievement from over the summer holidays. We hope you are all refreshed and ready for another fantastic year!

    • Cafeteria reopens 7 February
      • Kia ora, We are looking forward to welcoming back our new and returning students over the next few days. Please note that, as the result of building works over the summer break, the cafeteria will not open until Tuesday 7 February. Any student who will remain on site at lunchtime should make sure they bring […]

    • Start of Year information 2023
      • In preparation for 2023, the following information has been sent to whānau and caregivers this week Information for whānau and caregivers of new students – Year 9 Information for whānau and caregivers of new students – Years 10-13 Information for whānau and caregivers of returning students If you did not receive this information, please check […]

    • Principal’s Message – End of Term 4, 2022
      • I spoke to a parent at cricket a couple of weeks ago and he remarked on all the teacher-only days that have occurred this year. That has probably been an irritation for many parents but these were days agreed to by the ministry to help us with preparation for a new NCEA to be implemented […]

    • The Wrap Up (Term 4, Week 8)
      • Meri Kirihimete! We wish all our families and whānau a relaxing summer and a peaceful holiday. In this last Wrap Up for the year, we have a few final updates and stories to share. We will see you again in the new year!

    • Year 9 Beach Day cancelled
      • Kia ora whanau,  Due to the rāhui in place at Scorching Bay, we have made the decision to cancel tomorrow’s Beach Day. We are going to run with our wet weather alternative at Wellington High School instead.  This decision means that students need to be at Wellington High by 10am tomorrow, for an activity program […]

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