DAILY NOTICES – WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH 2017 – DAY 6
YEAR 11 ENGLISH HELP: Is on this Wednesday, 8th March, 12.30pm, in H8. The theme for this week is Help with Y11 English AS 1.6
speech. Year 11 English/ English General Students who feel that they need some extra help with developing confidence to present a speech
are encouraged to attend.
YEAR 11 SOCIAL STUDIES: Reminder there is a tutorial in A28 this THURS lunchtime. Please come along if you need help with the 1.5
Modern Day Slavery assessment.
SCIENCE AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION / ICAS: ICAS Science sitting test date is on Tuesday 30th May. We will have a meeting to issue
participation letters soon, so watch the space in daily notices. If you are interested to participate log into google classroom with this code:
b4rnagr. You will find all relevant information and updates in there.
SPELLING BEE (JUNIORS): Do you enjoy correctly spelled words? Want to hang out with others who do too? If you’re a Year 9 or 10 student,
come to a meeting Thursday lunchtime in H2 to find out about the 2017 Spelling Bee.
ANTIPODES TRIP: Can all students on the India trip please come and collect your Kathmandu Corporate sale letter form Mrs Cleaver in the
PE department. It has a barcode on it that you need to take with you on Thursday night if you are intending on coming to buy some gear for
your trip. Details: Thursday night, 6 -9, Takapuna store.
THEATRESPORTS on at lunch time today – please eat your lunch first and be prompt! 12.35pm start in H1
FRENCH CLUB: Want to know more about France? The people and their culture? The traditions and history? Arts and food? French in the
rest of the world? Join the French club every Thursday after school at Westlake Boys from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in F7
KNOWLEDGE CAFÉ: We have the Peace Foundation coming in on Friday at lunchtime in A25 to discuss the current status of nuclear
weapons in the world and NZ’s nuclear free policy. Lucy and Lyndon have been chosen as NZ delegates to the United Nations in July. All
welcome.
PHILOSOPHY CLUB: All students to attend a preliminary meeting in A29 at Interval on Friday. We will have our regular meeting during the
lunchtime as well. See you then.
READERS CLUB: Our next meeting will be on Friday 10th March and NOT Thursday, in the same room.
ENVIRO QUOTE: Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert Einstein
ENVIROGROUP: All those who would like to make a poster for Earth Hour come to A19 at lunchtime on Friday, see classroom for details.
DIVERSITY LUNCHTIME: Meeting in A29 – Ms McKnights room. Final planning for next week’s picnic. Bring any posters or ideas for posters
you have. Keep spreading the word for next week! Diversity Picnic is coming!
STAGE CHALLENGE COSTUME: ALL students that signed up to be a part of the group last week, please come to an important meeting in D4
on Wednesday 8 March during lunch time. We will also be meeting after school.
2017 KOREAN DAY: Looking for volunteers for Korean Day which is held on 1 April 2017 at North Shore Events Centre. If you are
interested please come and see Mrs Moon at the international office.
CHINESE NIGHT: Audition sign-up available on A Block noticeboard or in P3. Sign-up closes Friday 10th March.
DUKE OF ED: Compulsory meeting in S6 at lunchtime this Wednesday to finalise arrangements for this weekend’s camp. Fees must have
been paid, and forms signed. Bring these to meeting.
WAICARE: Sign ups available on A Block Noticeboard. Introductory session on Thursday 16th March lunchtime in S11.
CULTURAL COMMITTEES: The lists of successful applicants are outside the Dean’s Offices. All members please come to a meeting in A25
on Thursday lunchtime.
ACTIVE ASIAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME: Immerse yourself into the world of Sport through volunteering with opportunities at events like
Colour Run and Mud Rush. Join ActiveAsianVolunteers2017 Facebook group to keep updated.
ZEAL PAINT PARTY 2017: Friday 7 April 7 – 11pm at Western Park 5-7 Ponsonby Road. For High School Students only. Zeal is hitting
Auckland City in April with the biggest party of 2017. DJ’s all under 22. Food stalls will be available. Tickets $20. Txt your school promoter on
027 304 9646
CHINESE CHESS: Think challenge, think fun. You need not be a Chinese to play Chinese chess. To find out more, come to the brief meeting
tomorrow lunchtime in M4. See you there. Thanks.
MUSIC
ALL VIOLIN/VIOLA/CELLO & DOUBLE BASS PLAYERS: Volante Strings will be starting their rehearsals on Thursday
lunchtime in M3. All beginner string players please attend with your instrument this Thursday lunchtime. This group is open to
anyone who plays a string instrument.
SPORTS
FOOTBALL TRIALS: Junior A & B Football trials are on Monday 6th and 13th March from 3.45 – 5pm - Second XI trials are on
Monday 20th March at 3.45 – 5pm and Wednesday 22nd March at 6.45am – 8am. Call backs will be on Wednesday 16th March if
required.
BASKETBALL: Registrations are now being taken for those wishing to play Basketball this year. Trials will be held on
Wednesday 8th March and Friday 10th March from 6.45am to 8am at the YMCA, Akoranga Drive. Please contact the Sports
Department with any queries.
CYCLING: Westlake Boys Cycling Club is hosting a start of season ride then barbecue. Sunday 12th March at 11 am, to be held
at the Pavilion. All members of Westlake Girls Cycling are welcome: students, parents and teachers. Pot luck, bring a dish. Also
please join the ride first. A planned ride is scheduled for 7am Sunday morning (parents welcome to ride). More details to follow.
HOCKEY: Goal Keepers needed for the 2017 Hockey season. Great extra training for any football players out there! If you are
interested contact Mrs Cross on [email protected]. Goalies will attend 1 team practice per week and 1 Thursday
afternoon game (Terms 2 & 3). North Harbour goalie coaching available for free if wanted as well.
FINAL CALL FOR 2017 HOCKEY PLAYERS: Teams are being confirmed today and tomorrow. We have a few spots left so
please see Mrs Cross is you are keen to play, even if you didn't register or trial.
VOLLEYBALL – THURSDAY NIGHT COMPETITION: There is no Volleyball this week due to Auckland Champs. The next
game will be Thursday 16th March. Please check the draw on the Sports Department noticeboard, if you are unsure.
CHEERLEADING - WESTLAKE SWANS: Cheerleading will commence this Friday for those girls wishing to be part of the
Westlake Swans Cheerleading Team. Trainings are from 4pm to 5.30pm at Allstars Cheerleading Gym, 62B Diana Drive. Please
see the Sports Department for more information.
NETBALL:
UNIFORM: If you have not got a netball dress or ordered one please do so by Friday as they take 4 -6 weeks for delivery. If
you do not have a dress by start of season you will not be able to play.
YEAR 9: Last trial for Year 9 on Wednesday 8th March 1-3pm on the covered courts, everyone to attend. There will be callbacks on Friday 10th March 1- 3pm the list will be posted in Sports Department on Thursday.
Year 10: All students wishing to play Year 10 netball must have registered with Mrs Baker in the Sports Department. Trials start
at 1pm; at beginning of lunch please get changed into PE gear, have a quick snack and be ready on courts by 12.50pm to warm
up.
Date
Wednesday 8th March
Friday 10th March
Friday 17th March
Monday 20th March
Friday 24th March
Time
1pm -3pm
1pm – 3pm
1pm – 4pm
1pm- 3pm
1pm – 3pm
Year
Year 9
Year 9 call-back
Year 10
Year 10
Year 10 call-back