Notices -

Friday 20th of September, 2024

Meeting / Practices		Location	When	Staff
Careers	University course planning visits	M410	Wed 18 Sep 1.20	BAC
	Thurs 19 Sept - University of Auckland Fri 20 Sept - Victoria University
Library	2024 Student Rep Debate	Library Lunchtime	Fri 20 Sep Lunchtime	MWH
	Student Rep Debate - Who are the candidates and what do they stand for? The library will be for silent reading only while the debate is on.
Sport	Senior Boys Floorball Meeting	Sports Department Office	Tue 24 Sep 10.40	TNP
	TIME CHANGE. There is an important meeting for senior boy floorball players on Tuesday at interval, outside the sports department office. New players are more than welcome to join, so if you're keen to try floorball, come along and find out more.

Notices		Staff
Careers	Application for Gateway Work Experience 2025 Now Open (Yr 12 & 13)	WSP
	All year 11 & 12 students have been emailed the Gateway Expression of Interest form and information about the work experience programme. The form must be signed by a parent or caregiver and can be returned to Student Services or Paula in COM 5. Gateway is not a timetabled class and successful students will have to catch up on the school work they miss due to the work placement. You can choose a day that works best for you and that least impacts your school timetable. You must have good attendance. Some courses and work placements will start as soon as Term 1 next year so get your forms in now.
Careers	Gateway with Youthline Wellington 2025	PTD
	Youthline Wellington is excited to inform you that applications for Youthline Wellington’s Youth Development Programme (YDP) 2025 are now open! Applications are via the school Gateway contact Paula Willis, please email wsp@whs.school.nz to express your interest. Programme info YDP is a Gateway Programme for year 12 and 13 students in Youth Work. If you are interested in Youth Work, other social sectors or simply supporting people in your community, this is the perfect way to begin your journey!
Careers	Scholarship for students thinking of studying Engineering	BAC
	If you are considering studying a degree in Engineering in - Chemical, Process & Materials, Civil / Structural, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronics ... We encourage applications for each of the following scholarship categories:  Women in Engineering  Māori or Pacifica in Engineering  Sustainability – for someone who can demonstrate their passion for sustainability through involvement in a sustainability programme. Contact Chuni if you want more details ... bac@whs.school.nz
General	Board Of Trustees Student Rep Voting	BTS
	Voting for the student rep on the BoT will happen in rōpū next Tuesday. If you know you will be away, for example on a school trip, you may cast your vote at school reception at lunch time on Friday. Only do this if you are certain that you will be out on Tuesday.
General	BoT student Candidate Debate	BTS
	Come to the library at lunchtime on Friday to hear the Board of Trustees student rep candidates compete for your vote! They will debate the issues you care about. Come and take part in democracy!
General	Counselling Wait Area	BTS
	From next week the counselling waiting area will no longer be available for anyone except those waiting for a scheduled appointment. This will be talked about during your next assembly. If you need support please email counselling@whs.school.nz or talk to your rōpū teacher.
General	Have fun and support ENL000 Students' zoo trip fundraiser!	HSJ
	Looking for lunchtime entertainment? Come to our ENL000 class fundraiser in Rātā 1 on Monday (Sept 23) and enjoy a screening of One Piece (anime) and some student music videos faves from Colombia, Pakistan, Korea and more! Bring your lunch. Gold coin donation.
General	Japan Club	HSJ
	Japan Club next week (Tuesday 24th) - takoyaki. (Gold coin koha to cover ingredients). If you are planning on coming, please e-mail Jalil sensei (jld@whs.school.nz) before 3 pm Friday this week so she knows numbers.
General	JUNIOR ART STUDENTS TERMS 1 & 2	CKR
	Kia ora koutou katoa Yr 9 & 10 Art students from terms 1 & 2 this year. This is your last chance to collect your Art workbooks from the D block foyer. After Friday 20th they will be recycled. Ngai mihi nui, The Art Dept :)
General	OutLOUD week 10	SHP
	Week 10 of term is OutLOUD, WHS's pride week, run by UV. There will be lunchtime events throughout the week to celebrate! Tuesday 24th will be a rainbow quiz in the library, prizes to be won! Wednesday 25th will be a drag show in the Riley centre with 4 fabulous Wellington performers! (koha donation for entry, please bring a gold coin) Thursday 26th will be the annual Rainbow Dress Up Day, so wear your brightest colours, and head to the foyer at lunchtime to buy baked goods and crafts, get your nails done, or your face painted! And finally, Friday 27th head to the hall at lunchtime where you can dance to some LGBT+ anthems. Any money raised at the drag show and bake sale will be donated to InsideOUT, a local LGBTQIA+ charity organisation.
General	Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori- Hoodies and Tote Bags	MEA
	We are selling hoodies and tote bags to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Taraika's 30th Birthday! Hoodies are from AS Colour and are $70, Tote Bags are $20, designed by a Year 13 student. All money raised will go towards our guest speakers for the week. Pay at the office or online!
General	The Shonas - first Monday back Term 4 October 14th	PBT
	Get your tickets for The Shonas before the end of the term! Come see the best films from the year 11,12 and 13 media studies class, buy the first copies of the Flannel, hot off the press, and see who wins the awards decided by our industry judges. Tix are $5 and you will get a complimentary (free) fill your own lolly bag at the door. It's a red carpet event, so dress up and have your photo taken by one of our red carpet photographers. Get your tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/nz/TJV Tickets will be available up until the night of the event.
Lost & Found	Lost & Found Property Display - Wed 25 Sept (8.30am-2.20pm)	NSF
	There is a large amount of unclaimed lost property in Student Services. An end of term display will be arranged in the foyer Wednesday morning (25 September). Display will be in situ from 8.30am-2.20pm to give students ample opportunity to check for personal belongings during the day. Items include hoodies, sweaters, jackets (puffer & rain), water bottles, headphones, keys and jewellery. To note: all unclaimed items will be given to charity over the term break.
Music & Drama	Music	HEK
	Two Music Events to end the term! Battle of the Bands - Sunday 22nd Sept at Miaow , Edward st. See the poster or wrap up for ticket details Come and support your school bands as they battle it out! Acoustic Music Evening - Tuesday 24th Sept Riley centre Come and hear everything from solo's , duets through to Maori Performing Arts and Big Band. See the poster or wrap up for QR booking details.
Sport	Sports uniform reminder	SIJ
	A Friendly reminder that if you currently have a WHS Sports uniform you need to return this before the end of the term. Any uniforms not returned will be charged to you so please return all sports uniforms. Thanks WHS Sport
Sport	Volleyball Senior meeting	SIJ
	If you are a Senior playing volleyball in term 4 there will be a meeting at lunchtime in the Tindill gym on Thursday. Please Attend to sort numbers and teams. Thanks Whs Sport
Students	School strike for climate	MHM
	The next School Strike for Climate is happening on the 27th of September (last day of Term 3). Students are gathering at 12pm on Parliament lawn. Keep an eye the School Strike 4 Climate NZ social media feeds for more details. If you need material for placard making, come see Miss McGrath on level 4.