DAILY NOTICES – FRIDAY 10 MARCH 2017 – DAY 2
WHOLE SCHOOL: Maths tutoring on today in room C7
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.
Y9 ART EXTENSION CLASSES: If you are a creative student who loves Art sign up for a 3 week after school Art extension class
from 3.30 – 5pm. You don’t have to be an Art student to sign up. The sign up sheet is at the top of A Block on the notice board
opposite A15. Be quick – limited spaces. Ask an Art teacher for further information. Here’s what’s on offer:
Mrs Cooper: Decoupage on Monday 13, 20 and 27 March
Mr Ov: 3-D Sculpture on Tuesday 14, 21 and 28 March
Mr Wilson and Ms Marshall: Silk screen printing on Monday 13, 20 and 27 March
Miss Oddy and Miss Kim: Paper Quilts on Tuesday 14, 21 and 28 March
Mrs Pettersen and Mrs Ov: Paper Terrariums on Tuesday 14, 21 and 28 March
SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE VOYAGE: Are you a year 10 student who is interested in being part of a WGHS team of 10 to
participate in the Spirit of Adventure Trophy Voyage? Come to a meeting in B4 at lunchtime on Tuesday and hear from students
who did the challenge last year and get information on what is involved.
INSPIRE GROUP: Meets in B1 on Friday lunchtimes. All religions welcome to come along and have fun. This week Racquel
Manase from City Impact Church is coming to speak.
MUNA APPLICANTS: If you could all put your application forms into the box outside A25. (Ignore the incorrect date!). Be
prepared to speak on your chosen topic on Monday in A20
YES: Meeting for YES students is on Tuesday 14 March 12.30pm in A32. This meeting is important, and all should attend. A
registration fee of $35 is payable to Mr Cowley ASAP.
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.
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.
WHOLE SCHOOL: Just a reminder that the Pupuke Charity ‘Shine’ is part of the Mufti Day next Wednesday 15th March. Wear
orange if you can. Gold Coin donation and the best dressed in orange will win a prize! 5 days to go!
LIBRARY
CLUEDO: We will be drawing the winner of the tablet on Monday at 11.10am (interval time) in the Library. If the winner is not
present, we will also announce them in the daily notices the following day.
SPORTS
BASKETBALL: The final Basketball trial to be held on Friday 10th March at 6.45am, YMCA Akoranga Drive, is for those wishing
to trial for the Junior Premier team only (ie year 9 and year 10 players that have previously played Basketball). We still require
players for an Under 15 team (students that will not be turning 15 this year) If you are interested in playing on a Wednesday night
for the U15 team, please see Mrs Wareham in the sports Department. Any other basketball queries please contact us.
YR 9 AND 10 HOCKEY PLAYERS: Due to a great turn out at trials last week we are having a Junior 1st XI, Junior 2nd XI and
Junior Red call back trial. The list of players for this call back is in the Sports Dept. It will be Monday 13th March 5:30-6:45pm on
the school turf. See you there!
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.
YEAR 9 NETBALL CALLBACK: There are two call backs please check on noticeboard in Sports Department to see if you are on
list and tick to confirm attendance. First call back is today 1pm – 3pm on the covered courts. All remaining players will be placed
in a team.
SENIOR NETBALL & SENIOR SOCIAL TEAMS: Teams will not be announced until all fees of $160 are paid. Only 18/156 have
paid so far, if you need to arrange a payment plan please come and see Mrs Baker in the Sports Department. If you no longer
wish to play please let Mrs Baker know.