Wellington East Girls' College / Te Kura Kōhine o te Rāwhiti o Te Upoko o Te Ika
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Issue 6, November / Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023
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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Tēnā koutou kātoa
It was an absolute privilege to attend our recent school Prize Giving. It is always a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the success of our students in the many different aspects of school life. I experience a great sense of pride at seeing the whole community come together to celebrate and reward the success of our students in academic achievement, service and participation and also excellence in the sporting and cultural arenas.
External exams are now under way for our Senior students. Staff continue to offer workshops to support students with revision and preparation and also the chance to complete outstanding assessment work in some cases.
It is also a time for us to say farewell to our Year 13 students who have been great role models for our Juniors. We look forward to hearing how your futures unfold.
We also farewell staff who are leaving at the end of the year. This year we farewell:
Nic Cox
Micaela Diedrichs
Frances Dreaver
Annaliese Elliott
Anu John
Michelle Kennedy
Romy Stevenson
Christine Shuker
Kelly Summ
Fixed Term Staff leaving at the end year:
Katy Hodgson
Kat Matthews
Krystal Clarke
Tina Tsina
Heather Timms
Ann Greenaway
Thank you all for your service and commitment to the students and the community.
Ngā mihi nui
Gael Ashworth, Principal
Election result for WEGC School Board
Election result for WEGC School Board
At the close of nominations at 12 noon Wednesday, 11 October 2023, the following nominations were received for the two parent vacancies on the School Board, and are duly elected.
Vito Lo Iacono
Mason Malagamaali'i
Please see the Student Calendar below for student events coming up
Please see the Student Calendar below for student events coming up
What's coming up ?
What's coming up ?
6 November - NCEA External Study Leave / Exams until 30 November
8 November - WEGC Board Meeting
16/17 November - Teacher Only Days
20 November - Year 10 Careers - Have a Go
23 November - Year 8 Enrolled students Taster Day
29 November - WEPA Meeting
5 December - WEGC Board Meeting
12 December - Term 4 Ends
31 January 2024 - Term 1 2024 Powhiri Year 9s & other new students
1 February 2024 - Year 9 only on school timetable
2 February 2024 - All year levels on school timetable
Key Dates for 2024
Key Dates for 2024
Sunday 28/Monday 29 January : Tuakana Noho
Monday 29 January 2024: Course Confirmation Day
Tuesday 30 January 2024: Prefect Training
Wednesday 31 January 2024: Pōwhiri for Year 9 and new students
Thursday 1 February 2024: Year 9 on timetable
Friday 2 February 2024: All levels in for Orientation Day
Tuesday 6 February 2024: Waitangi Day
Friday 29 March: Good Friday
Monday 1 April: Easter Monday
Tuesday 2 April: Easter Tuesday
Friday 12 April: Term 1 Ends
Term 2: Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July 2024
Term 3: Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September 2024
Term 4: Monday 14 October - Friday 13 December 2024
Wellington East Girls' College Parents' Association
Wellington East Girls' College Parents' Association
Kia ora koutou,
Firstly we’d like to thank all the WEGC whānau for amazing support this year with WEPA events, those who have provided donations, volunteered services and baked goods and those that attended our inspirational breakfasts and of course, our fabulous guest speakers.
The funds raised this year enabled us to contribute to the following school groups: Kapa Haka; Poly group; Rāwhiti; Multichoir; Te Aka; Year 9 Readers Cup; Digital Technology Cyber Security Competition, as well as Leavers and Prize Giving functions.
WEPA would like to thank Anna Wilson (Associate Principal) whose support from the school is invaluable, as well as Hayley Warren (Events Co-ordinator) for making our events run smoothly.
We would like to take this time to wish students all the best for their exams and furthermore to wish the school leavers all the best in your future endeavours !
On a personal note, I would like to thank all WEPA committee members for their tireless work, dedication and enthusiasm to the cause. Hopefully next year we will have a few more helping hands. Please feel free to contact us on: parents@wegc.school.nz
May you and your whānau have a peaceful festive season.
Mā te wā
Sunjna Harduth, Chair, WEPA committee
Prize Giving 2023
Prize Giving 2023
This year's Prize Giving ceremony was held in the Michael Fowler Centre and the evening was a great success. It was a great show of our school spirit, and the performance groups including Kapa Haka, Rāwhiti, Multi choir, and Poly Group bringing their best. The song Lo'u Fesoasoani performed by Rāwhiti was written by an ex-student, Helen Tupai, which made it a wonderful connection with our past and present students.
Our Dux for 2023, who also receives the Melville Earl Hankins Scholarship, and the Myra Webb Award is Liv Deane. This year had two Proxime Accessit, Nellie Potter and Abigail Graham. Congratulations to them and to all prize winners.
A big thank you to everyone involved in the organisation and presentation of the Prize Giving awards this year. The annual event is a highlight of the school year, and takes a lot of preparation by everyone whether behind the scenes or on the stage.
YES Regional Competition Winners
YES Regional Competition Winners
Congratulations to He Huarahi Tamariki students Bree Kietonga and Bailey Taylor-Edwards who picked up the YES Greater Wellington Regional Championship award for 2023 and are off to Nationals. Their business Nature’s Koura also won the Victoria University Innovation award. Well done to Bree and Bailey for their hard work and commitment, and we look forward to hearing how their company performs at the National competition on 4 December. Ka mau te wehi!
YES Regional : Company of the Year
YES Regional : Company of the Year
Gecko Grips business students with their iron-on grip sock product, pitched at the Wellington Regional Finals award ceremony recently and came second (by 1 point!) for the main award of the night, The Wellington Region Lion Foundation Company of the Year. Their pitch was on point and they also handled the impromptu questions from the judges extremely well. Liv and Olivia pitched for the group, which is made up of Pieta Proudfoot, Sophie Crombie, Liv Deane, and Olivia Wu
They were then selected as a wildcard for a second chance, earning a spot in the National Finals on 4 December.
https://geckogrips.mystorbie.com/
WEGC Art NCEA Exhibition 2023
WEGC Art NCEA Exhibition 2023
Our art students who are studying at all levels for NCEA, in Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Design showed their work to the community on Friday 20 October.
A lot of hard work has gone into the portfolios, and it was great to acknowledge this with the exhibition. We had parents/caregivers, teachers, staff and friends coming to view the work in a well-attended event.
Wins at Fashion Awards 2023 HETTANZ
Wins at Fashion Awards 2023 HETTANZ
At the end of October the Home Economics and Technology Teachers' Association of NZ Student Fashion Awards (HETTANZ) were held, and some of our Technology students received awards. Each of the entries by the students had to include supporting work about the rationale of the garment, their research and development and a photo journal of the construction.
Congratulations to the students and thank you to teachers and Whānau for their support :
Scarlett Prescott-Mason, 1st place in the Senior Creative category
Lucia Hay, Special Mention in the Senior Creative category
Ava Johnstone, Highly Commended in the Senior Technical category
Lauren St Just, Highly Commended in the Senior Sustainable Design category
Scarlett Prescott-Mason, Special Mention in the Senior Sustainable Design category
The top award winners received prizes of sewing machines and overlockers provided by Bernina.
Win for WEGC Technology Teaching
Win for WEGC Technology Teaching
Not only were our students awarded for Technology work, Whaea Nan Walden, recently received the Teaching Education award at a ceremony held in October by TENZ (Technology Education New Zealand). This professional association supports and promotes all levels and areas of technology education in New Zealand, and is teacher-led and organised.
WEGC International students
WEGC International students
Now that our borders are fully open, we have been delighted to have international students back at our school. This year we have welcomed students from Japan, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Brazil, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland and Germany. We've been amazed at how well they have all settled in, achieving academically, and making the most of every opportunity.
We are sad to farewell our leavers and wish them all the best for the future. To those returning home for the summer - safe travels and we look forward to seeing you back at the start of next year. 2024 is ramping up to be another busy year with plenty of new enrolments, including a large group of Japanese students who will be here just for term one.
If you have a spare room and are interested in hosting an international student in 2024, we'd love to hear from you. We are still looking for homestays for long term and short stay students.
Please email international@wegc.school.nz for more information.
China Bridge - Delegation of WEGC Educators -New Zealand
China Bridge - Delegation of WEGC Educators -New Zealand
A party of NZ Educators including four members of staff from WEGC (Jabeena Khalique, Michelle Kennedy, Kathryn Stokes and Kat Matthews) travelled to China for 10 days, coordinated by Yezhu Zhao from the Confucius Institute at Victoria University of Wellington, who were our sponsors.
We visited Beijing, Xiamen and Quanzhou and enjoyed our visits to a primary and high school, where we met students and staff and observed how different the schools were from our own. We were extremely fortunate to have a chance to take part in many cultural experiences including The Great Wall of China. The Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square as well as tasting delicious food.
Xiamen University generously hosted us and provided lectures on Chinese culture, history and customs, including traditional medicine, acupuncture and all about tea of course. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about China and its people and a chance to develop our language skills for the future.
Tuakana Year 9 Breakfast
Tuakana Year 9 Breakfast
On the last day of Term 3 (Friday, 22nd September), we came together to celebrate the successful conclusion of our Tuakana Teina Program for 2023. Throughout the year, the Tuakana Prefects have been guiding and mentoring 34 Tuakana, assisting the Teina (Year 9 students) in their transition into their first year at WEGC.
In recognition of everyone's dedication and contributions to the program, we organised a 'Year 9 Breakfast.' This breakfast was a delightful success, complete with golden hash browns, freshly toasted bread, a variety of cereals, fresh fruits, and a selection of hot beverages.
The Year 9 Breakfast was not just a lovely meal but also a heartwarming moment for all the people who have helped make the program successful. This includes the Tuakana Prefects, Tuakana, and our Kaiako: Ms Maehe, Mandy-Kay Hunt , Carina Allen , Ms Kennedy, Ms Dreaver and Ms Burns.
To celebrate the end of this program we also acknowledged everyone at an assembly, giving out certificates, badges and a farewell to Ms Kennedy. We also announced the class who won the ‘Tuakana Cup’ which was 9G.
As we bid farewell to the 2023 Tuakana Teina Program, we look forward to those continuing this wonderful programme in the years to come at WEGC and here's to the bright futures of our Teina students as they continue their journey at our school.
Variety Club
Variety Club
We recently had a visit from the Variety Club of NZ who support students in a number of ways to help pay for essential items for your child. Variety can help you cover the cost of the things your child needs to stay healthy, to go to school and to take part in their community. There are a range of different grants you can apply for. If you would like support please contact Anna Wilson, Associate Principal
https://variety.org.nz/get-support/find-Support
If you would like to become a sponsor you can do so directly on their website: https://www.variety.org.nz/donate/give-monthly/sponsor-a-kiwi-kid
College Sport Wellington WEGC Winners
College Sport Wellington WEGC Winners
Congratulations to our winners and finalists at the College
Sport Wellington prize ceremony held recently . Our students came away with the following awards and finalist spots:
Major Awards:
Major Awards:
Team of the Year - Rowing - U18 Double Sculls : Ava Johnston and Kate Barham
Code winners:
Badminton - Alice Zheng
Floorball - Isla Morgan
Gymnastics - Keira Rolston-Larking
Swimming - Neve Tassicker
Other finalists on the night:
Coach of the year - Nathan Wallace, Rowing
Rowing - Kate Barham
Softball - Siobhan Bolger
Futsal - Liv Deane
Waka Ama - Le'Aniva So'o
Team of the year - Futsal
Sports at East
Sports at East
You can find information on all sports offered at East, as well as our latest achievements on our school website.
You can also check out Instagram and Facebook pages for WEGC Sport at @wegcsport www.facebook.com/wegcsport
2023 Payment of School Fees/Donations
2023 Payment of School Fees/Donations
You can view and pay your school account from the Kamar portal: https://kamarweb.wegc.school.nz/index.php
Direct credit payments can be made using the following details:
WEGC Bank Account Details:
ANZ Bank Wellington
06 0501 0908375 000
Reference: Please use student ID (on invoice)
Particulars: payment details (example: ID Card, GE200 Trip)
Payment in person @ School: Payments are accepted at reception from 8:15 am until 3.30 pm Monday to Friday. The School is closed during public holidays and school term breaks. Payments by cash or EFTPOS are available.
Info: Get into track cycling this summer
Info: Get into track cycling this summer
PNP Cycling Club has been helping kids enjoy cycling for decades, with a great summer programme of riding at the Wellington Velodrome. We teach bike handling skills, play games and get kids doing riding and fun-racing on the track itself.
It's an easy way to get into one of New Zealand's most successful sports in a fun, safe environment - and Wellington Velodrome is just up the road from WEGC!
No up-front commitment - join three sessions before registering.
Club bikes and other kit to borrow at low cost.
All abilities welcome, no experience required.
We have starter sessions on Tuesday and Sunday afternoons - contact us to book in.
Email getgazza1@gmail.com or visit www.pnp.org.nz/junior-track
Nick Warren
+64 (0)21 0299 0632
bicwarren@gmail.com
Ways to help WEGC - Fundraising :
Ways to help WEGC - Fundraising :
Entertainment Book
Entertainment Book
Please support Wellington East as we sell Entertainment memberships. We are fundraising to ensure that all East girls are able to access the same opportunities. 20% of your Membership purchase comes directly to us!
Receive fantastic savings while you eat, play and shop with Entertainment. Memberships are convenient and easy to use for you and your family over any 12 month period from activation.
There are three different types of memberships:-
· Single City Membership
· Multi City Membership – unlocks 21 cities in New Zealand and Australia
· Multi Plus Membership – double the savings of a multi city membership for two years
Current Promotion - A Bonus Holiday Pack valued at up to $275 with 12 & 24 Month Single City Memberships (starts at $69.99, of which 20% comes to your fundraising)
This limited-time exclusive Bonus Holiday Pack includes:
1 x Complimentary Adult Cinema Voucher (Adult eSaver Voucher valid at participating Event, Birch Carrol & Coyle, Village Cinemas) valued at $25
$50 Hotel voucher courtesy of Entertainment Travel
$50 Cruise voucher courtesy of Entertainment Travel
$20 Sea Link ferry or harbour cruise voucher
$20 Go City Explorer Pass voucher
And, a Free Upgrade to a Multi City Membership (bonus value up to $110)!
Plus, every Membership purchased goes into the draw to win an epic cruise holiday on the azure waters of Fiji, valued at over $7,282!
Get yours today online by clicking the link below!
https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/105u644
Thank you for your support
When you are shopping at Wellington City New World: Have your docket stamped at the time of purchase by a checkout Supervisor. Deposit your docket in the East drop box provided in the main entrance of New World. Duplicate receipts can be requested, at time of purchase, if the original is required. Every time you purchase products from New World Wellington City, they will pay the school 1.5% pa of the total $ sales value.
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