Notices -

Monday 23rd of September, 2024

Meeting / Practices		Location	When	Staff
Careers	Trades Academy info session	M410	Wed 25 Sep 1.20	BAC
	Please come along to hear about the next important steps you need to take in order to enrol for the Trades Academy programme for 2025.
Sport	Girls' cricket	Sports department	Wed 25 Sep 11.10	TNP
	If you would like to try cricket in term 4, please come to a quick meeting outside the sports department office at the start of interval on Wednesday. Cricket Wellington is running a skills development programme for year 9 and 10 girls who have never played cricket before. This is a great opportunity to try a new sport!
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.
Sport	Senior Boys Futsal Trials	Tindill Gym	Thu 26 Sep Lunchtime	SNJ
	All senior boys that want to trial for the top two teams for Term 4 futsal please come to the Tindill gym Thursday Lunch. The trial will include a quick warm up and then straight into games. Make sure you have appropriate gear! Any questions, talk to Mr.Sutton

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.
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	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	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	Try lawn bowls in term 4	TNP
	Looking for a fun, social sport next term? Lawn bowls is played on Thursday afternoons from 4-5pm, starting 17th October. No experience required. For more information and to register, visit the sports website.
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	FAM Lunchtime Chat	JLD
	Hey FAM! It's April, Frank, and Maia here, and we are in the running to be your student representatives! Want to learn more about us as people? Want some free stuff? What do you want to change? We will be in the foyer on Monday Lunchtime for chats, custom FAM stickers and some CANDY!!! Come along, and vote for FAM as your 2025 student reps! - April, Frank & Maia
Students	Japan Club Tuesday 24 Sep	JLD
	Konnichiwa Japan Club members. Japan club is on Tuesday lunch time this week at Hineakau. We will be making Takoyaki. Don't forget to let Jariru-sensei know if you're coming before the end of Monday 23 Sep (email jld). Gold coin donation for ingredients.
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.