Westlake Girls High School (WGHS) is a leading New Zealand sporting school with a proud history of sporting participation and excellence.
Year 9 and 10 students who demonstrate a high ability and commitment to their chosen sport may apply to join the CYGNET programme. This programme aims to develop and extend skills of promising athletes by offering sport specific training and topics related to athlete development.
CYGNET is an innovative, cross-curricular programme aimed at developing motivated athletes. Timetabled as a curriculum subject, CYGNET students attend three periods in a six day timetable, growing confidence both interpersonally and in their sport of choice. Additional to physical education classes, students will also cover fitness, strength conditioning, nutrition, sports science, skills training, mental skills and core health. Lessons are always positive, challenging and focus on extending the students. CYGNET students are expected to represent the school.
CYGNET Football strengthens skills, decision-making, tactical knowledge, balance, co-ordination, speed and agility in an environment that improves individual confidence and all round ability.
CYGNET Hockey develops an understanding of Hockey’s strategic requirements, while participants improve individual performances.
CYGNET Netball covers passing, catching, footwork, movement of the ball, tactical awareness and mental preparation.
CYGNET Rowing focuses on developing core health and fitness. Year 9 students learn the basic rowing stroke and technique. Year 10 students focus on existing skills in small boats and components of strength and conditioning. CYGNET students commence rowing for the school in September, with the season extending until early April.
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Y9 and 10 Students finish early this Thursday.
On the afternoon of Thursday, 21 November, there will be a PPTA Paid Union Meeting for teachers. As a result, Year 9 and 10 students will finish at 12:30 pm, and no classes will run for them in the afternoon.
Students in Years 11, 12, and 13 sitting NCEA exams will not be affected. Exams will continue as scheduled.
If you wish your child to be supervised at school on that afternoon, please contact the school so that arrangements can be made.
Library : Open from 8:00-5:00. All students on study leave can study in the library including. Y9s. The library is a silent study zone from Tuesday, 5 Nov to Thursday, 29 Nov.
