https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-high-school+health Items tagged with Wellington High School and Health. https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/principals-message-mid-term-3-2024/ There has been a lot of sickness circulating in our community this winter. Perhaps we are not as good at protecting each other as we were a few years ago when COVID forced us into better practices around sickness and going to school/work. I was afflicted by a nasty bug that knocked me off my […] covid-19 health secondary education Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/principals-message-mid-term-3-2024/ Wellington High School 2024-08-21T00:00:00Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/principals-message-mid-term-3-2024/ There has been a lot of sickness circulating in our community this winter. Perhaps we are not as good at protecting each other as we were a few years ago when COVID forced us into better practices around sickness and going to school/work. I was afflicted by a nasty bug that knocked me off my […] covid-19 health secondary education Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/principals-message-mid-term-3-2024/ Wellington High School 2024-08-21T00:00:00Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/ncea-changes-due-to-covid-19-for-2022/  As you may have seen in the news the Minister of Education announced changes to NCEA that recognise the impact of students and teacher absences due to COVID-19 and other winter illnesses have had on teaching, learning and assessment this year. In 2022, students will be entitled to 1 Learning Recognition Credit (LRC) for every […] covid-19 health secondary education Tue, 23 Aug 2022 23:49:26 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/ncea-changes-due-to-covid-19-for-2022/ Wellington High School 2022-08-23T23:49:26Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/ero-project-have-your-say/ ERO Project: Have Your Say Wellington High School is participating in an ERO project looking at the quality and inclusivity of education provision for disabled learners. It also looks at how schools are supporting these learners during the COVID disruptions. This project focuses on students who need teaching adaptations and/or individual support to access schooling […] consultation covid-19 health secondary education Fri, 11 Mar 2022 01:38:55 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/ero-project-have-your-say/ Wellington High School 2022-03-11T01:38:55Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/principals-message/principals-message-end-of-term-4-2021/ This year has brought challenges. I have detailed these in previous messages. I expect there are more in store in relation to COVID next year when we are living with it in our community. It is hard to know what that will look like but it will affect attendance at school for teachers and students […] covid-19 health secondary education Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:05:17 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/principals-message/principals-message-end-of-term-4-2021/ Wellington High School 2021-12-14T21:05:17Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-friday-15-october/ Kia ora koutou There were a number of announcements from the Government in the last week that will affect how we operate in the future and I need to share these with you in this communication. It is pleasing to see the response by most New Zealanders to this latest COVID outbreak with high rates […] covid-19 health secondary education Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:50:08 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-friday-15-october/ Wellington High School 2021-10-14T20:50:08Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-to-the-community-friday-10-september/ Kia ora koutou I hope your young person has appreciated being back at school. covid-19 health secondary education Fri, 10 Sep 2021 06:48:40 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-to-the-community-friday-10-september/ Wellington High School 2021-09-10T06:48:40Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-updates-tuesday-7-september/ The two updates sent by WHS today can be read below or on the COVID-19 link from our homepage. covid-19 health secondary education Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:35:48 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-updates-tuesday-7-september/ Wellington High School 2021-09-07T07:35:48Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-friday-27-august/ Kia ora koutou Following the Government’s announcement today to continue at alert level 4 until midnight Tuesday evening and move to alert level 3 from Wednesday onwards, we will start to make preparations for the school to operate under alert level 3. covid-19 health secondary education Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:18:19 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-friday-27-august/ Wellington High School 2021-08-27T05:18:19Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-monday-23-august/ Kia ora koutou Following the Government’s decision to extend Alert Level 4 across New Zealand through until Friday evening, we will be continuing with remote learning for the remainder of the week. covid-19 health secondary education Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:18:29 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-monday-23-august/ Wellington High School 2021-08-23T07:18:29Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-email-to-all-whanau-and-caregivers-23-6-2021/ This email has also been added to our ‘Responding to COVID-19‘ page. covid-19 health secondary education Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:21:52 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-email-to-all-whanau-and-caregivers-23-6-2021/ Wellington High School 2021-06-22T22:21:52Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-7-term-2-2/ Important Dates Monday 21 June: Board meeting (6pm) Friday 9 July: End of Term Important Information COVID-19 anti-vaccination misinformation The Ministry of Education has informed us that they are aware that several schools have been targeted by an individual, or individuals, opposing the vaccination programme for COVID-19. covid-19 health secondary education Fri, 18 Jun 2021 03:43:21 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-7-term-2-2/ Wellington High School 2021-06-18T03:43:21Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-3-term-1-2021/ Important Dates Tuesday 23 February – Aroha Day Friday 26 February – Athletics Carnival Monday 1 March – Year 9 Noho Marae begin Important Information  Covid-19 Update Kia ora koutou I am sure that we all have welcomed the news of the move back to alert level 1. covid-19 health secondary education Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:28:36 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-3-term-1-2021/ Wellington High School 2021-02-19T02:28:36Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/principals-message-mid-term-4-2020/ (adapted from the Principal’s address at Senior Prizegiving – Monday 9 November) Our experiences with COVID-19 this year have potentially taught us a lot; about how we live, how we work and how we school and there are clear lessons for our leaving class and for all of us. covid-19 health secondary education Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:47:05 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/principals-message-mid-term-4-2020/ Wellington High School 2020-11-12T21:47:05Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-20-august/ Under Alert Level 2, Wellington High School remains OPEN with good hygiene and distancing practices in place, as we have done before. covid-19 health secondary education Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:04:08 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-20-august/ Wellington High School 2020-08-12T01:04:08Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/covid-19-update-20-august/ Under Alert Level 2, Wellington High School remains OPEN with good hygiene and distancing practices in place, as we have done before. covid-19 health secondary education Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:04:08 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/covid-19-update-20-august/ Wellington High School 2020-08-12T01:04:08Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/covid-19-update-20-august/ Under Alert Level 2, Wellington High School remains OPEN with good hygiene and distancing practices in place, as we have done before. covid-19 health secondary education Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:04:08 GMT https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/covid-19-update-20-august/ Wellington High School 2020-08-12T01:04:08Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-11-term-2/ Important Dates Monday 29 June: Open Evening 6pm Wednesday 1 July: Music Evening 7pm Friday 3 July: End of Term 2 Monday 20 July: Start of Term 3 Wednesday 22 July: Parents’ Evening (Senior Students) Monday 27 July: Parents’ Evening (Junior Students) Important Information Board of Trustees by-election results As a result of the recent Board of Trustees by-election, Dr Wyatt Page has been elected to the Board. Wyatt will join the Board with effect from the next meeting on Monday 27 July. Reports and parent-teacher meetings Learning Profile reports for Term 2 are now available for download from the Parent Portal (see Results > Reports). Parent Teacher meetings will take place on Wednesday 22 July (Senior students) and Monday 27 July (Junior students). To make appointments go to: Go to: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/ Enter the code: vdm7q (Juniors) or 5yjhn (Seniors) Choose the SUBJECT then the TEACHER. Please leave a five minute gap between bookings. Note that we are only able to run one conversation with each teacher per student. If you are hearing impaired the Riley Centre can be a challenging environment: please email admin@whs.school.nz and we will aim to accommodate your bookings separately.   Revised guidance on testing for COVID-19 The Ministry of Education has circulated the following information to all schools: At a time where there are increasing numbers of colds and other winter illnesses, the Ministry of Health has revised its guidance on who might need testing for COVID-19. It is important to note that there is currently no known community transmission of COVID-19 in New Zealand. The vast majority of adults, children and young people with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 will not have COVID-19. Symptoms of COVID-19 can include new onset or worsening of one or more of the following: Cough Fever Sore throat Runny nose Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing Temporary loss of smell Health’s information on who should get tested notes that people with any of the COVID-19 symptoms who are close contacts of confirmed cases, have recently travelled overseas, or been in contact with recent travellers, should get assessed. If anyone has symptoms but is unsure if they have been exposed to COVID-19, they should ring Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or their GP for advice. Over winter there are many other viruses about that can cause people to feel unwell and have symptoms similar to those of COVID-19. Some people with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 may be tested as part of Health’s ongoing surveillance to ensure that there is no community transmission in New Zealand. If they are not close contacts of confirmed cases, have not recently travelled overseas, or have not been in contact with recent travellers, then there is no need for them to self-isolate while awaiting the test result, and they can return to school once they are feeling well. If not recommended for testing, they will be able to return to school or their early learning service when they are feeling well and no longer displaying symptoms. Wallace Street roadworks update The current phase of the Wallace Street roadworks is due for completion by the end of the month. As long as the rain holds off, Wallace Street should be re-opened to through traffic on 1 July. Following this, however, works will need to get underway along Wallace Street, near Massey University’s entrance, to upgrade wastewater pipes. This will take place in off peak hours (9.00am-4.00pm) on weekdays and traffic will often be reduced to a single lane with Stop / Go control. This is likely to take two months to complete. What’s happening? Economists breakfast with Dr Allan Bollard On Thursday, Year 13 Economics students Sarah Bennett and Rachel Woolcott, attended a Cullen Breakfast at the Wellington Club. Speaking at this week’s breakfast was Dr Alan Bollard, who has held numerous senior positions in Government and interGovernmental agencies. Dr Bollard discussed the economic impact of the covid epidemic and then participated in a question and answer session.  Sarah said  “the range of angles in the topic discussed was thought provoking”. Rachel commented “it was a very interesting discussion and I enjoyed listening to his jokes and insight.”         Year 13 performance of ‘Girls like that’   Evan Placey’s Girls Like That is an ensemble play that explores the pressures young people face today in the face of advancing technologies. Year 13 Drama students produced and performed this play this week. The students are to be congratulated for their sophisticated performance which was an enduring piece of theatre, an achievement all the more impressive when considering that much of this production was conceived and developed during lockdown. Congratulations to all, and to Drama teacher Roger Mantel.       He Kākano  The He Kākano students have been engaged in a range of creative activities, cognitive thinking skills and maths throughout the week.      Winter in the garden The weather over the past few weeks has seen our horticulture students spend time on maintenance, cleaning and repairing tools including secateurs. They will be well prepared for winter pruning and work outside once the weather improves.    Instrumental & vocal lessons update If your Junior student is interested in taking instrumental / vocal lessons but has not yet enrolled, please download the form from the Student Hub and hand in or email the completed form to Fritz Wollner Lessons will be reorganised for Terms 3 and 4. If students have not been attending regularly, they need to see Mr Wollner as soon as possible to ensure they do not lose their spot. Achievements National Bridge Speech competition place secured Year 13 Amelia Smith qualified for a place in the National Bridge Speech competition following her success in the regional Chinese speech competition last week. Amelia will represent the North Island outside Auckland region in the competition, to be held at Victoria University on Sunday 2 August. At that event, each qualified candidate will need to present a speech, perform to demonstrate a skill and answer questions in Chinese. Finalists will represent New Zealand and compete with candidates from all over the world in October. We wish Amelia luck as she progresses through the competition. Sports Junior girls football For the first time in many years WHS has a junior girls football team out in competition. Their most recent game resulted in a very close 2-1 loss but the girls had fun and were very impressive despite some players not having very much experience. This team could not have gone ahead without the support of parents who helped with both transport and officiating.  Special thanks to Bea Gladding and Jennifer Argyle who are the coach/manager dream team who make this team possible. Below are some photos of the action and sideline support. Basketball Basketball is underway with all teams at WHS having played at least one game so far. Big thanks to Jason Reddish who is taking on the entire boys programme at school which includes four teams and doing a great job. Another big thanks to Nick Andrews who along with a parent is coaching the Senior girls team. Junior Boys play on a Tuesday and another junior team plays on a Thursday. All Senior teams play on Fridays, with the top boys and girls team playing at the ASB Centre. Below are some photos from the first junior basketball game. Boys 1st XI football The 1st XI played their first game of the season, bringing home a 5-1 victory against St Patrick’s Silverstream. Their next fixture is against Newlands College this coming weekend. newlands water government transport music health covid-19 theatre wellington education art sport basketball people places performingarts blogs secondary Fri, 26 Jun 2020 03:24:43 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-11-term-2/ Wellington High School 2020-06-26T03:24:43Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-10-term-2/ Important Dates Monday 29 June: Open Evening Wednesday 1 July: Music Evening please note change of date Friday 3 July: End of Term 2 Monday 20 July: Start of Term 3 Wednesday 22 July: Parents Evening (Senior Students) Monday 27 July: Parents Evening (Junior Students) Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visits WHS Last Friday, as part of the Creatives in Schools initiative, which is enabling our He Kākano students to work with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, our Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern visited WHS. This visit presented the opportunity for the Prime Minister to announce an additional $4 million for the project which will ultimately enable students from 500 NZ schools to work with professonal artists and creative practitioners, benefiting from their specialist artistic knowledge and creative practices. Thirteen of our He Kākano students are involved in the programme which is aimed at enhancing student wellbeing and improving their ‘core competencies in communication, collaboration and creative thinking’, as well as inspiring awareness of careers in the arts and creative sectors. As part of the visit He Kākano shared what they had learned prior to lockdown, demonstrating fantastic memory of their routines and great coordination too. The Prime Minister also met students passionate about the creative arts, taking time to talk to them about their interests and talents.               Important information Breakfast club We are pleased to announce that we are opening up a Breakfast Club at the school from the start of Term 3.  This will run in the canteen each day and will be free to any student who wishes to start the a nutritious bowl of Weetbix. Resources for your mental health Melon Manual is a kete of resources specifically for teenagers’ emotional wellbeing. Supported by the Ministry of Health, the website provides videos and worksheets and advice to support the young people of Aotearoa. You can access the resources here Dyslexia – How you can help WHS Community Education Centre has a 2.5 hour talk with  expert Mike Styles, on Dyslexia – How You Can Help. This is an interactive and participatory session to assist parents and loved ones understand and support a family member or friend who has dyslexia or a similar learning difference. Wednesday 24 June – 5.30pm-8pm $20  Call 04 385 8919 to enrol or go here: https://www.cecwellington.ac.nz/w/courses/1506-dyslexia-how-you-can-help Now that we are at alert Level 1, CEC courses are back up and running with a wide variety of courses on offer. To find out more, and enrol, click on the image below of visit cecwellington.ac.nz. What’s happening? He Kākano hard at work This week the He Kākano students have been busy in science, art, fashion and design classes.                     Achievements DocEdge documentary success Contratulations to Year 10 Sky Gobbi who has secured 3rd place in the DocEdge Student Short Documentary Competition last week. Now that it has had its premiere, Sky’s documentary can be shared. To view, click on the image below or visit https://youtu.be/jVdvCoy9TSY. video music health design wellington education art fashion people performingarts business blogs secondary Fri, 19 Jun 2020 02:55:28 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-10-term-2/ Wellington High School 2020-06-19T02:55:28Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-5-term-2/ Important Dates Monday 18 May: School reopens to all students (see COVID-19 update 14. covid-19 health secondary education Fri, 15 May 2020 05:47:20 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/weekly-wrap-up-week-5-term-2/ Wellington High School 2020-05-15T05:47:20Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-15-05-2020/ Kia ora koutou This email is to provide a little more detail about some of the services at school under alert level 2 and some information about Queen’s birthday weekend. covid-19 health secondary education Fri, 15 May 2020 05:21:40 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-15-05-2020/ Wellington High School 2020-05-15T05:21:40Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-12-5-2020/ Kia ora koutou Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that New Zealand will move into Alert Level 2 from Thursday 14 May. covid-19 health secondary education Tue, 12 May 2020 02:28:52 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-12-5-2020/ Wellington High School 2020-05-12T02:28:52Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/covid-19-update-12-5-2020/ Kia ora koutou Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that New Zealand will move into Alert Level 2 from Thursday 14 May. covid-19 health secondary education Tue, 12 May 2020 02:28:52 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/covid-19-update-12-5-2020/ Wellington High School 2020-05-12T02:28:52Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-21-4-2020/ Kia ora koutou We hope that Term 2 and our remote learning programme has been a success for your student(s) so far. covid-19 health secondary education Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:01:25 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/covid-19-update-21-4-2020/ Wellington High School 2020-04-22T05:01:25Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/responding-to-covid-19/ This page is regularly updated with the latest news for families. covid-19 health secondary education Fri, 20 Mar 2020 02:40:43 GMT http://www.whs.school.nz/newsnotices/responding-to-covid-19/ Wellington High School 2020-03-20T02:40:43Z -41.3002065 174.77512646827947 Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand