Notices -
Wednesday 31st of July, 2024
| Meeting / Practices | Location | When | Staff | |
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| General | Chess Club - regular meetings this term | E102 | Wed 24 Jul 1:30pm | LTH |
| Chess Club is back for term 3 every Wednesday lunchtime in E102! All are welcome whether you're a beginner or grandmaster. |
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| General | Competitive gaming | COM2 | Fri 26 Jul 1:20-2:20 | BWJ |
| If you've played games like Super Smash Bros before and are looking for a chance to prove your talent to all your friends, or are just looking for some fun. We'd love to see you at our upcoming official WHSFGC Tournament! It's completely free to enter and there are some prizes if you place high enough! We are going to be doing a tournament for Super Smash Bros and also Rivals of Aether, and it will be starting on Tuesday the 30th (In Week 2). If that sounds good to you feel free to come to COM2 on Friday for our weekly club where you can get some practice in, and if not we'll be meeting in the computer end of the library at the start of lunch on Tuesday the 30th! |
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| Students | Old School Runescape Club | M207 | Mon 5 Aug 1:20pm | KNM |
| Are you a fan of DnD? Then you might like Old School Runescape, one of the world's first MMO's. Play with your friends on different servers as you do various quests and slay various foes. The graphics aren't the best, but the journey is worth it. Some Notes if you Want to Join: -It's recommended that you play OSRS on the Runelite program, which will be sorted out at the club. -The main servers are 301 and 430, but feel free to choose your own if you want. This club is in M207 on Monday Lunchtimes. |
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| Students | Socialist Club | Rata 1 | Wed 31 Jul 1:20 pm | LNA |
| Socialist Club - Wednesday lunchtimes - R1 NO MORE ELECTIONS NO MORE LEADERS This term we will actually help the kids who can't afford the bus! I'm still going to bring baking. ~ Fen C |
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| General | Market Day in the Riley Centre on Tuesday at lunchtime! | LTH |
| It's the biggest market day of the year! Thirteen year 11 Business Studies groups are selling their goods & services at lunchtime on Tuesday the 30th in the Riley Centre (+ special stalls outside the entrance to the school & in the undercroft). We have a great range of products available so bring your cash (or phone for bank transfers) and check it out! Here are the group's pitches: Sugar Swirls: "Sweet and fluffy candy floss with multiple flavours available." "Come to Bloody Good Cookies. Cause of death: Cookie." "Come to our stall Pop Off Popcorn! (And fudge)!" "Spud Station - the best chip stall around. Only $4!" "Come to buy wicked waffles" "Homemade dumplings at market day! Pork and vegetarian options available." "Satisfy your cravings with our sweet delights and samosas" "Come eat our sausages. They are yummy" ""Plants!! First in first served!!" "Risky goods: take a risk and win baked goods" "Hot chocolate: come have a cup of chocolate cheer" "Come to cookie corner to brighten your day with a cookie of your chosen flavour" "Soak your teacher: A fun market stall that separates itself from the pack." |
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| General | Tongariro snow tramp for senior students | PAB |
| Tararua Tramping Club is offering to teach students the use of crampons and ice axes We stay overnight in a DOC hut and tramp to the South Crater of Ruapehu. Quick meeting this Wed in M310. |
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| General | Workplace rights session in the Library on Thursday lunchtime | LTH |
| Come learn about your rights in the workplace, what unions are, and the state of the economy. On Thursday lunchtime in the library Craig Renney from the Council of Trade Unions is visiting the library from 1:30pm (so you have time to have some kai beforehand). He'll talk about workplace rights, unions, and the challenges workers face in Aotearoa. He'll also be able to answer questions you might have about any of these issues. If you're working, having issues at work, interested in working in the future, or just want to know more about worker's rights then this talk is for you! All students & staff are welcome. If anyone has questions please contact Mr Lockhart (LTH). |
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| Music & Drama | Music Rehearsals | HEK |
| Wed- String Group, Choir Thurs- Wind & Brass Ensemble Monday - Big Band |
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| Students | NZAMT Senior Maths Competition | GEZ |
| Entry is free in 2024...!! This year, we are again running a one-off 90-minute competition on Tuesday 13th August (during NZMaths Week). The competition will be open to Individuals or Groups of 2 – 3 and will take place at school. Further details of the location and time of the event will be available closer to the competition day. Recommended for Year 11 – 13 students, but open to any year levels. Old competition papers can be found at: https://www.nzamt.org.nz/senior-mathematics-competition If you are interested in entering please let your maths teacher know by Monday 5th Aug or email gez@whs.school.nz |
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