Western Springs College/Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is a state co-educational secondary school located in Western Springs, an inner suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. Western Springs College and Ngā Puna o Waiōrea teach collaboratively on one campus. The school educates approximately 1,810 students, from Years 9 to 13 (ages 13 to 18).[3] The school was originally part of Seddon Memorial Technical College, but was moved to the current Western Springs site in 1964.
The school was originally called Seddon Memorial Technical College even after being resited to Motions Rd till 1968 when renamed Seddon High school.[5].[full citation needed] In November 1989, it opened its doors for the first 400 people, 10% of which were Māori. In 1995, the school had established a Māori language immersion unit called a Rūmaki, and brought another 200 students.[6]
Facilitiesedit
The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) is located adjacent to the school grounds.[7] Lessons are held within.
Uniformedit
The school is one of few in the Auckland area to have no formal uniform. The school sees the development of sensible attitudes towards dress and appearance as part of the education process and tidy dress standards, as an enforced part of the education system.[8] However, the Rumaki unit has set uniform for both male and female students mostly for formal occasions such as a pōwhiri, or prizegiving.
Housesedit
The school consists of five houses which are used for separation during some events and classes:
Atea (Red), meaning Wind or Air
Moana (Blue), meaning Ocean
Whenua (Green), meaning Land
Kapura (Yellow), meaning Fire
Oranga (Purple), meaning Life
Enrolment and donationedit
The school operates an enrolment zone which entitles students residing within the zone to enroll at the school.[8] Students from outside the zone may be admitted through a ballot system. A voluntary donation to cover costs is requested at the time of enrolment.[8]
Academic achievementedit
The results from the school's 2005 NCEA examinations placed it as the top decile 7[9] school for NCEA Level 1.[10] The school is strong in debating, with both teams in the final of the 2005 Auckland Senior Debating competition representing Western Springs College.[11] The school is also strong in spoken word. The school won an award this year, in the 2018 Spoken Word Grand Slam Final. The victors are: Manaia Tuwhare-Hoani, Arihia Hall, Matariki Bennett and Terina Wichman-Evans.[12]
In 2015, Mercy Williams of Western Springs College had won $500 at the Play It Strange Wero Songwriting Competition for her song, Embrace the Day.[13]
Demographics and rankingsedit
Last visited by Education Review Office (ERO) on 19 June 2015. The next review is due in 4–5 years (2019-2020).[14]
Western Springs College had 1500 students enrolled. Fifty-six percent of students were male, and 44% were female. Fifty-five percent identified themselves as New Zealand European, 27% identified as Māori, 3% as Samoans, 2% as Cook Islanders, 1% as Tongan and Niue and[14] 14% Asian.[8]
The school also has 107 international students[14] who come from Brazil, Chile, China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand.[8]
In 2016, the school was the top-ranked school for both boys and girls, by the Metro Magazine.[15]
^"Courtney Sina Meredith: Why I push so hard". E-Tangata - A Māori and Pasifika Sunday magazine. 7 August 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
^"Viliami Ofahengaue | Player Profile | Classic Wallabies".
^Shute, Gareth (19 July 2013). "Supergroove". Retrieved 4 December 2019.
External linksedit
Official school website
January 01, 1970
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Western Springs College Nga Puna o Waiōrea is a state co educational secondary school located in Western Springs an inner suburb of Auckland New Zealand Western Springs College and Nga Puna o Waiōrea teach collaboratively on one campus The school educates approximately 1 810 students from Years 9 to 13 ages 13 to 18 3 The school was originally part of Seddon Memorial Technical College but was moved to the current Western Springs site in 1964 Western Springs CollegeAddress100 Motions RoadWestern SpringsAuckland 1022New ZealandCoordinates36 51 45 S 174 43 2 E 36 86250 S 174 71722 E 36 86250 174 71722InformationTypeState Co educational secondary school Year 9 13 MottoWhaia te matauranga Establishedcirca 1960 64 years ago 1960 Ministry of Education Institution no 48PrincipalIvan Davis WSC 1 Chris Selwyn NPoW 2 School roll1 810 3 February 2024 Socio economic decile8P 4 Websitewesternsprings school nz waiorea school nz Contents 1 History 2 Facilities 3 Uniform 4 Houses 5 Enrolment and donation 6 Academic achievement 7 Demographics and rankings 8 Notable alumni 9 References 10 External linksHistory editThe school was originally called Seddon Memorial Technical College even after being resited to Motions Rd till 1968 when renamed Seddon High school 5 full citation needed In November 1989 it opened its doors for the first 400 people 10 of which were Maori In 1995 the school had established a Maori language immersion unit called a Rumaki and brought another 200 students 6 Facilities editThe Auckland Performing Arts Centre TAPAC is located adjacent to the school grounds 7 Lessons are held within Uniform editThe school is one of few in the Auckland area to have no formal uniform The school sees the development of sensible attitudes towards dress and appearance as part of the education process and tidy dress standards as an enforced part of the education system 8 However the Rumaki unit has set uniform for both male and female students mostly for formal occasions such as a pōwhiri or prizegiving Houses editThe school consists of five houses which are used for separation during some events and classes Atea Red meaning Wind or Air Moana Blue meaning Ocean Whenua Green meaning Land Kapura Yellow meaning Fire Oranga Purple meaning LifeEnrolment and donation editThe school operates an enrolment zone which entitles students residing within the zone to enroll at the school 8 Students from outside the zone may be admitted through a ballot system A voluntary donation to cover costs is requested at the time of enrolment 8 Academic achievement editThe results from the school s 2005 NCEA examinations placed it as the top decile 7 9 school for NCEA Level 1 10 The school is strong in debating with both teams in the final of the 2005 Auckland Senior Debating competition representing Western Springs College 11 The school is also strong in spoken word The school won an award this year in the 2018 Spoken Word Grand Slam Final The victors are Manaia Tuwhare Hoani Arihia Hall Matariki Bennett and Terina Wichman Evans 12 In 2015 Mercy Williams of Western Springs College had won 500 at the Play It Strange Wero Songwriting Competition for her song Embrace the Day 13 Demographics and rankings editLast visited by Education Review Office ERO on 19 June 2015 The next review is due in 4 5 years 2019 2020 14 Western Springs College had 1500 students enrolled Fifty six percent of students were male and 44 were female Fifty five percent identified themselves as New Zealand European 27 identified as Maori 3 as Samoans 2 as Cook Islanders 1 as Tongan and Niue and 14 14 Asian 8 The school also has 107 international students 14 who come from Brazil Chile China Japan Korea and Thailand 8 In 2016 the school was the top ranked school for both boys and girls by the Metro Magazine 15 Notable alumni editChe Fu 16 Joel Little 17 Nesian Mystik 18 Courtney Sina Meredith 19 Viliami Ofahengaue Willie O Australia national rugby union team 1991 Rugby World Cup winner 20 Supergroove 21 References edit Ivan Davis appointed new WSC principal Western Springs College 2016 Retrieved 25 April 2018 https waiorea school nz our story Our Story Nga Puna o Waiōrea a b New Zealand Schools Directory New Zealand Ministry of Education Retrieved 14 March 2024 Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State amp State Integrated Schools Ministry of Education Retrieved 25 April 2018 School yearbooks Out story Western Springs College Retrieved 25 April 2018 TAPAC Website a b c d e Western Spring College Prospectus PDF Western Springs College Retrieved 25 April 2018 The decile has changed to 8 for the 2008 year Western Spring College Prospectus Academic Achievement Western Springs College Prospectus College Life Spoken Word Victory Nga Puna o Waiorea 3 September 2018 Collins Hugh 29 September 2015 Auckland student wins Play it Strange songwriting competition Stuff co nz Fairfax NZ Retrieved 25 April 2018 a b c Western Springs College Education Review Education Review Office 19 June 2015 Retrieved 25 April 2018 Wilson Simon August 2016 The best schools in Auckland 2016 Metro Magazine pp 51 56 Russell Nicola 2 January 2011 Che Fu remembers his roots Stuff co nz Fairfax NZ Retrieved 25 April 2018 Duff Michelle 16 November 2014 Joel Little The man behind Lorde Stuff co nz Fairfax NZ Retrieved 25 April 2018 NZ on Screen Retrieved 25 April 2018 Courtney Sina Meredith Why I push so hard E Tangata A Maori and Pasifika Sunday magazine 7 August 2016 Retrieved 25 April 2018 Viliami Ofahengaue Player Profile Classic Wallabies Shute Gareth 19 July 2013 Supergroove Retrieved 4 December 2019 External links editOfficial school website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Western Springs College amp oldid 1219856679, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
