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Student Leadership

Every student at Westlake Girls High School belongs to one of five houses named after significant local areas. The house colours – black, gold, red, blue and green – reflect the Olympic rings to encourage the pursuit of excellence and relate to the meaning of each of the house names. The house system offers leadership […]

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Homestay Options

New Zealand is recognised as a country of great natural beauty which is known for its outdoor pursuits and its relaxed healthy lifestyle. Westlake Girls High School is located on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city where stunning beaches sit alongside cafes, restaurants and excellent shopping. During their time here, our international

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Code of Practice

Westlake Girls High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available from the New Zealand  Qualification Authority website: Click here  IMMIGRATION Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying and reporting requirements

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Principal’s Message

Welcome to Westlake Girls High School, where your daughter’s well-being is our priority. We offer a holistic learning approach, valuing both academic and social experiences. We are immensely proud of our inclusive and kind school community. High school is a pivotal time. We guide our students from childhood to young adulthood by fostering a love

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Careers Department

The Careers Department The Careers Department has moved to P6 behind the gymnasium. All information relating to careers news, updates and tertiary studies can be found on the Westlake Girls Careers Wise website.  All students can request one-to-one career counselling sessions which can be scheduled during the school day. Students can make appointments through Career

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School Board

2024 Meetings  27 February  9 April  14 May  2 July 13 August  17 September  12 November Meetings start at 6pm in the Conference Room of the Gernhoefer Admin Centre. All are welcome.  Board wrap-ups in the school newsletter Several times a year, our school newsletter features a list of highlights and topics discussed by the

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School Uniform / Webshop

View Uniform Information & Shop Online Here General Uniform Guidelines All students are expected to adhere to uniform regulations specified by the Board. You can view the policy here:. 6.3 Uniform Policy   Students representing Westlake Girls High School for outside activities in cultural, service, academic or sporting pursuits must wear their uniform complete with blazer and

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Policies

We update our policies regularly. The policies that are not linked to documents are available on request by emailing Board Secretary and EA to Principal Jane Stanley, Marie McKerrow at: mmckerrow@westlakegirls.school.nz  School Policies 1.1 Education Outside the Classroom 1.1 Guideline – Sports Guidelines and Rules 1.2 International Trips Policy 1.3 NQF NCEA Policy Update 1.4

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Student Absences

Daily Absences It is a Ministry requirement to have a written or emailed explanation of a student’s absence in order for the correct attendance code to be assigned and to ensure good records are maintained. Parents/caregivers should contact the school in the morning if their daughter is absent, stating the reason for her absence: For

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Upcoming teacher-only day

Westlake Girls Teacher-Only Day Friday 6 September

WGHS has a Teacher Only Day on Friday, 6 September, as we are hosting the 'Educating Girls' Symposium. There are no classes for WGHS students on 6 September.

Y11, Y12 & Y13 students have school examinations starting Monday, 9 September, and should use this day to prepare for them.

Y10 has the NZQA Reading, Writing and Numeracy corequisite assessments starting on 18 September and should also use this day to prepare for those assessments.