Sport
Whanganui High School offers a wide range of sports to our students.
We also offer a sports performance programme. This programme targets a selected range of students and offers a more advanced training and support, that will allow them to reach the next level of their athletic performance.
School Representatives
Students representing Whanganui High School in any co- curricular activity are expected to positively uphold and enhance the ‘Life’ values of Whanganui High School whilst preparing for, participating in, or attending any event.
Whanganui High School representatives are bound by the Smoke, Drug, and Alcohol Free conditions under which all events are managed
Read the full criteria for representing Whanganui High School
Who's in charge?
Mrs Robyn Walford
Contact Details
349 0178 ext 8759 walford.r@whs.ac.nzSchool Sports
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ATHLETICS
(PHOTO: Athletics Team 2018)
Athletics 2018
- Structure - As well as our annual athletics sports, Whanganui High School students compete and train through the school. We have a year-round programme with emphasis on athletics in summer and cross country and conditioning during winter.
- Competitions - Club nights are every Tuesday evening Terms 1 & 4, 6.30pm at Cooks Gardens. Club nights will start for the school team Tuesday 30 January.
- School athletics this year (whole school, year 9-13) will be held at Cooks Gardens on Thursday 22 February.
- Whanganui Secondary Schools competition is on Wednesday 14 March.
North Island championships are in Whanganui on 8-9 April and the N.Z.S.S champs are in Dunedin on 30 November – 2 December 2018.
- Training Days: for the season starts first week of school and will be held every Monday and Thursday from 3.15pm at school and Saturday mornings 9.30am at Cooks Gardens or other venues. There is an entry level and performance group to suit age and experience.
- Cost: $20 per student, plus membership to Athletics Wanganui if needed.
- Contact: Mrs L Murphy for details or behind the gym on training days @ 3.15.
- Teacher-in-charge: Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Coach: Greg Fromont
REBECCA BAKER WON the NISSs 1500m in an outstanding personal best of 4:33.73! Rebecca also took out the 3000m!! Wanganui Chronicle 10/4/18.
Charlotte Baker (left) competes at the NISS Track & Field Champs on Saturday 7 April, Wanganui Chronicle 10/4/18.
Travis Bayler will attempt the 400 metre/800 metre double at the NISSs Track & Field Champs at Cooks Gardens this weekend, Wanganui Chronicle 5/4/18. WHS Athletics Day 22/2/18 -
BADMINTON
(PHOTO: Badminton Team 2018)
Badminton 2018
Badminton is held in Term 2 and 3 on Fridays after school in the Seddon and Reeves Gym from 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
Competitions this year:
Juniors - Central 6 competition, Whanganui Secondary School Championship, Youth games (New competition), Junior tournament - Term 4
Seniors - Whanganui Secondary School Championship, Tournament Week - Term 3
We also traditionally have 2 Inter-school competitions throughout the year.
Cost: $50 - includes black WHS Badminton top.
Shuttles are provided.
Please bring your own racket.Terms: 2 & 3
Teacher-in-charge: Mr G Hardy (hardy.g@whs.ac.nz)
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BASKETBALL - Boys
(PHOTO: Boys Snr A Basketball Team 2018)
Basketball Boys 2018
Played on Friday evenings at Springvale Stadium 4.00pm – 8.30pm.
This year our Senior A Boys will be playing in the Competitive League on Friday night vs other Secondary School teams.
Social Teams (both Snr & Jnr) play on Friday nights in the Whanganui Secondary School League.Competitive teams will have one practice per week (normally straight after school).
Cost: $55 for Fridays
Terms: 2 and 3
Teacher-in-charge: Mr A Watkins (watkins.a@whs.ac.nz)
WHS two senior boys teams finished 3rd & 4th Secondary Schools Premier Comp, August 2018. Judah, Alex, Matthew, Josh, Riley & Kadyn made the tournament team. Hutt Valley High School Sports Exchange, 19/6/18. Hutt Valley High School Sports Exchange, 19/6/18. Hutt Valley High School Sports Exchange, 19/6/18. -
BASKETBALL - Girls
(PHOTO: Girls Snr A Basketball Team 2018)
Basketball Girls 2018
Played on Friday evenings at Springvale Stadium between 4.00pm - 8.30pm
The Senior A and Junior A teams usually play on Thursday nights in the Premier League.
Social teams play on Friday nights in the Whanganui Secondary School League.
Practices will be decided by coach and each team, and will normally be after school.
Cost: $55 for Fridays and $65 for Thursdays
Terms: 2 and 3
Teacher-in-charge: Miss L Martin (martin.l@whs.ac.nz)
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CRICKET - Boys
(PHOTO: Boys 1st XI Cricket Team 2018)
Cricket Boys 2018
The 1st XI and Junior team play inter-school matches and are in the T20 weekly competition.
Some of our boys play for Clubs on the weekend.
We also play Inter-school Sports Exchange matches.Training is after school on a Tuesday.
Played on Monday - Senior
on Wednesday - JuniorCost: $20 per year
Terms: 1 and 4
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs T Hoobin (hoobin.t@whs.ac.nz)
Coaches: 1st XI Senior - Eric Head
Junior - Nick Staples
CONGRATULATIONS to Coach Eric Head & his WHS 1st X1 who WON Back-to Back CENTRAL DISTRICTS Ross Taylor Cup 20/20 titles in Palmerston North (against Horowhenua College), Chronicle 8/11/18. Interschool 1st XI Cricket : WHS v Wairarapa College, Victoria Park Wanganui 2/3/18. Interschool 1st XI Cricket : WHS v Wairarapa College, Victoria Park Wanganui 2/3/18. Interschool 1st XI Cricket : WHS v Wairarapa College, Victoria Park Wanganui 2/3/18. -
CRICKET - Girls
(PHOTO: Girls 1st XI Cricket Team 2018)
Cricket Girls 2018
Girls' Cricket is a developing sport at Whanganui High School. We have a large 1st XI squad. No experience is necessary to start playing, just a good attitude and a willingness to participate.
Training is after school for one hour on Tuesdays.
Played on Wednesday.
Cost: $20 per year.
All equipment is provided and the girls wear PE tops with black or green shorts (our 1st XI are provided with black pants for games).
Terms: 1 and 4
Teacher-in-charge: Mr A Lock (lock.a@whs.ac.nz)
1st XI Coach: Mr Andrew Lock
Whanganui allrounder Jess Watkin takes the important wicket of England opener Amy Jones for 78 in the final ODI match of the northern tour won by the Kiwis by four wickets, Wanganui Chronicle 2/8/18.
Cricket prodigy JESSICA WATKIN has achieved her dream of becoming a Whanganui-based WHITE FERN with the news of her selection in the 15-strong NZ squad to tour Ireland & England in June, Wanganui Chronicle 27/4/18.
WHS cricket girls playing for Wanganui this week in Palmerston North, December 2017.
Whanganui cricket prodigy Jessica Watkin has once again been selected for the NZ U21 Women's team to play at the WICF WORLD CUP next month, Chronicle 5/8/17. -
CROSS COUNTRY
(PHOTO: Cross Country Team 2018)
Cross Country 2018
Structure - As well as our annual cross-country champs, Whanganui High School students compete and train through the school. We have a year-round programme with emphasis on cross country and conditioning during winter and athletics in summer. The cross country programme caters for winter sports players.
Competitions - The WHS School Cross Country takes place on Wednesday 9 May at Springvale Park.
Year 9 and Year 10 students will be preparing for this in PE classes.From the school event, teams will be selected for the Whanganui Secondary School’s competition, which takes place on Thursday 24 May.
Our most successful runners will then be invited to represent Whanganui High School at the National Secondary Schools' Cross-Country event held in Taupo on 16 and 17 June 2018.
Costs: The school and interschool events incur no financial cost, just an investment in regular training.
Training Days: Generally, Tuesday and Thursday at school from 3.15pm, with some Saturday morning trainings close to competitions.
Contact: Mrs Murphy for details
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs. L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Coach: Greg Fromont
Rebecca Baker (front, 2nd from right) - BLUE AWARD (highest level of their sport at secondary school level) - NZSS Cross Country Team & U18 Hockey National Title, WHS Sports Awards 18/10/18. REBECCA BAKER 4th in Australian Cross Country Champs!! Wanganui Chronicle 30/8/18.
REBECCA BAKER (with coach Greg Fromont) finished 4th Senior Girls NZSS National Champs, 16/6/18.
NAT KIRK (with coach Greg Fromont) finished 5th Y9 Boys NZSS National Champs, 16/6/18. -
FOOTBALL - Boys
(PHOTO: Boys 1st XI Football Team 2018)
Football Boys 2018
Interschool and Tournament week games will be played.
There will be occasional games on Wednesdays during Terms 2 & 3.
Training is after school on WHS fields
Cost: $80 (approx)
Terms: 2 and 3
Teacher-in-charge: Mr C Smyth (smyth.c@whs.ac.nz)
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FOOTBALL - Girls
(PHOTO: Girls 1st XI Football Team 2018)
Football Girls 2018
Games are played on Saturday mornings at WHS and Wembly Park in the local women’s League.
1st XI play at Manawatu Secondary Schools League on Wednesdays in Term 2.
2nd XI play in the Wanganui League.There will be games on Wednesdays during Terms 2 & 3.
Training is after school on WHS fields
Cost: $80 (approx)
Terms: 2 and 3
Teacher-in-charge: Mr C Smyth (smyth.c@whs.ac.nz)
1st XI Coach: Mr Colm Smyth
1st XI Girls Football 7th out of 24 teams - Winter Tourn week in Rotorua, 3-7 September 2018.
1st XI Girls Football 7th out of 24 teams - Winter Tourn week in Rotorua, 3-7 September 2018.
1st XI Girls Football 7th out of 24 teams - Winter Tourn week in Rotorua, 3-7 September 2018.
1st XI Girls Football 7th out of 24 teams - Winter Tourn week in Rotorua, 3-7 September 2018. -
HOCKEY - Boys
(PHOTO: Boys 1st XI Hockey Team 2018)
Hockey Boys 2018
Most games are played at the Gonville Turf in Alma Road or the Collegiate Turf in Grey Street during the week, with the 1st XI Boys & Girls teams travelling to play in the Palmerston North League.
Practices are at Whanganui High School, Collegiate School Turf or at the Gonville Hockey turf after school.
Costs: 1st XI - $300 approx (dependant on turf fees)
2nd XI - $140 approx (dependant on turf fees)
Please be aware that travel costs may be added on for the teams that are playing in Palmerston North.Equipment: Must have own stick, shin pads and mouthguard.
Terms: 2 and 3
Teacher-in-Charge: Mrs N Campbell (campbell.n@whs.ac.nz)
1st XI Coach: Mr Andrew Spence
WHS Hockey star JORDAN COHEN is pleased with his SENIOR NATIONAL SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR prize at the WSS Sports awards, 31/10/18. PHOTO / Stuart Munro.
Lining up are the WHS Boys 1st XI HOCKEY TEAM, named SENIOR TEAM OF THE YEAR at the WSS Sports Awards, 31/10/18. PHOTO / Stuart Munro.
CONGRATS to the seven WHS students in the Whanganui U15 Hockey Team winning GOLD at the National Champs in Dunedin; L-R: Blake Hoskin, Charnce Tangiiau, Ben Skedgwell, Nathan Cohen, Max Burrack, Angus Dalgleish & Ryan Bayler, 6/10/18.
With seven goals in two games, WHS student Blake Hoskin is top scorer for the Whanganui boys at their National U15 Hockey champs in Dunedin, Chronicle 3/10/18. -
HOCKEY - Girls
(PHOTO: Girls 1st XI Hockey Team 2018)
Hockey Girls 2018
Most games are played at the Gonville Turf in Alma Road or the Collegiate Turf in Grey Street during the week, with the 1st XI Girls & Boys teams travelling to play in the Palmerston North League.
Practices are at Whanganui High School, Collegiate School Turf or at the Gonville Hockey turf after school.
Costs: 1st XI - $300 approx (dependant on turf fees)
2nd XI - $140 approx (dependant on turf fees)
Please be aware that travel costs may be added on for the teams that are playing in Palmerston North.Equipment: Must have own stick, shin pads and mouthguard.
Terms: 2 and 3
Teacher-in-Charge: Mr G Hardy (hardy.g@whs.ac.nz)
1st XI Coach: Melissa Goff
Sophie Brooke (back left) - BLUE AWARD (highest level of her sport at secondary school level) - NZ Title, K1 U18 Canoeing; WHS Sports Awards 18/10/18.
WHS Hockey representative REBECCA BAKER claims her JUNIOR NATIONAL SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR prize from Lisa Murphy at the WSS Sports awards, 31/10/18. PHOTO / Stuart Munro.
CONGRATS to the eight WHS students in the Whanganui U15 Hockey Team claiming SILVER at the National Champs in Carterton, Back L-R; Georgia Forrester, Rhiannon Clutterbuck, Baylie Hilbourne, Maggie Jones, Carys Pram. Front L-R; Olivia Smith (Captain), Kyla Manville, Charlotte Baker; 6/10/18.
1st XI Girls Hockey 6th out of 16 teams - Winter Tourn week in Pukekohe, 3-7 September 2018. -
NETBALL
(PHOTO: Snr A1 Netball Team 2018)
Netball 2018
Grades are: Juniors (Year 9 & 10) and Seniors (Year 11-13)
Senior and Junior trials will be held at the end of Term 1 at the Springvale stadium.
Information will be in the Daily Notices for students.Competitions are on Saturday afternoon at Laird Park Netball Courts in Peat St.
Uniform - PE top and a black skirt which is purchased from Andersons, in their School Uniform shop at 184 Victoria Avenue, Wanganui (opposite Pita Pit).
Senior A1 & A2 have a uniform supplied to them.Practice time depends on the coach but is usually after school.
Cost: $100 per player - needs to be paid before 5 May.
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Senior A1 Coach: Mrs Lisa Murphy
A1 Netball Team 9th out of 32 teams - Winter Tourn week in Palmerston North, 3-7 Sept 2018.
A1 Netball Team 9th out of 32 teams - Winter Tourn week in Palmerston North, 3-7 Sept 2018.
A1 Netball Team 9th out of 32 teams - Winter Tourn week in Palmerston North, 3-7 Sept 2018.
A1 Netball Team 9th out of 32 teams - Winter Tourn week in Palmerston North, 3-7 Sept 2018. -
ROWING
(PHOTO: Rowing Team 2018)
Rowing 2018
Wanganui is fortunate to have an excellent facility for all year-round rowing. We have an arrangement with the Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club with approximately 50 students who are able to take advantage of the facilities and coaching.
If you are interested in rowing or becoming coxswain, the sport of rowing could be your choice of activity whilst at WHS. The coxswain steers the boat and gives the crew instruction about their performance.
Practices are on Saturday mornings and three or four evenings per week in summer. In winter coaches run indoor fitness classes where possible. There will also be a 'Learn to Row' programme for new rowers starting in February 2018.
The season starts in September/October and ends in March/April after the Maadi Cup Regatta. Rowers participate in a number of regattas over this time.
Cost: There is the membership fee that students pay to the Aramoho club to cover equipment use and some regatta entries.
WHS Regatta fees will be invoiced to parents through school.
Fees could vary each year.Teacher-in-charge: Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
WHS rower NIAMH MONK talks about her SENIOR NATIONAL SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR award at the WSS Sports awards, 31/10/18. PHOTO / Stuart Munro.
Former students Luke Watts & Jonty Thomson finished second in the Tonks Small Boat Race. Students Zeah Brewer, Niamh Monk, Jaimee Bridger & Ella Dudley were third on the podium, Chronicle 16/10/18.
AWRC prizegiving recipients (from back left) Jonty Thompson, James Sandston, Luke Watts, Guy Thompson & Nathan Luff; (middle) Hugh Pawson, Ally Bennett & Rylee Dudley; (front) Levi Carroll & Niamh Mullany on Jacob Groves' knee. All of which are past/present WHS students bar one, Chronicle 1/8/18.
Learn to row for fun and fitness. Pedro Figueira (front centre) with WHS rowers & volunteer coach Peter Smith, Wanganui Chronicle 16/5/18. -
RUGBY
(PHOTO: 1st XV Rugby Team 2018)
Rugby 2018
Most year 9 students who are interested in Rugby play for one of the schools Junior teams.
Please note that Wanganui RFU rules state that students are not permitted to play for a club team unless permission is granted by the Principal.
Trainings will be after school twice a week.
Uniform: Students are supplied with a rugby jersey for each game, but are required to purchase black shorts and socks from Andersons, in their School Uniform shop at 184 Victoria Avenue, Wanganui (opposite Pita Pit).
NB: Fees need to be paid prior to the start of the regular season. No pay no play.
Cost: $50
Teachers-in-charge:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Mr Bryn Parry (parry.b@whs.ac.nz)1st XV Head Coach: Mr Bryn Parry
1st XV Rugby Team with coach Bryn Parry; Winter Tournament week 3-7 September 2018.
U15 Girls Rugby team 4th overall - Winter Tourn week in Levin, 3-7 September 2018.
U15 Girls Rugby team 4th overall - Winter Tourn week in Levin, 3-7 September 2018.
U15 Girls Rugby team 4th overall - Winter Tourn week in Levin, 3-7 September 2018. -
SOFTBALL - Boys
(PHOTO: Boys Softball Team 2018)
Softball Boys 2018
Our students play for clubs on Saturdays and we will be sending a Boys and Girls team to the Regional Tournament in Hamilton during Term 1.
Cost: $20 (Saturday competition)
Regional Tournament week - extra costEquipment: Own glove
Terms: Term 4 & Term 1 the following year
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Coaches: Marama Savage & Shaun PirereBen Hollis (ex student) had a great day with the bat for Mustangs smashing three automatic home runs during his side's 13-4 drubbing of Linton in Palmerston North (Manawatu senior men softball), Chronicle 28/11/18.
The game of softball in Whanganui could have a big lift with two established teams now playing across both tiers of the senior men's grades in the Manawatu Softball Ass. Looking to the future are the new Mustangs team, which includes Jake Hollis, left, Ben Hollis (both ex students) & Aaron Maney. PHOTO / Stuart Munro; Chronicle 6/10/18.
Boys and Girls Softball teams at Fraser Park, Hutt Valley for the Division 2 NISS Champs, 28>31 March 2017.
Boys & Girls Softball teams compete at Fraser Park, Hutt Valley for the Division 2 NISS Champs, 28>31 March 2017. -
SOFTBALL - Girls
(PHOTO: Girls Softball Team 2018)
Softball Girls 2018
Our students play for clubs on Saturdays and we will be sending a Boys and Girls team to the Regional Tournament in Hamilton during Term 1.
Cost: $20 (Saturday competition)
Regional Tournament week - extra costEquipment: Own glove
Terms: Term 4 & Term 1 the following year
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Coaches: Kay Kotuhi-Brown & Fiona Campbell
Girls Softball Team Summer Tournament week 19-23 March 2018.
Girls Softball Team Coach Kay Kotuhi-Brown with her children Roman and Leighton who both play Softball for WHS, Summer Tournament week 19-23 March 2018.
WHS Girls Softball players selected to represent Wanganui & Manawatu, Central Regions Tourn 2017: Manawatu Girls Rep Pick-Up Players, Leighton Kotuhi-Brown & Shanice Campbell (Nov/Dec 2017).
Girls Softball team at Fraser Park, Hutt Valley for the Division 2 NISS Champs, 28>31 March 2017. -
TOUCH
(PHOTO: Girls Touch Team 2018)
Touch 2018
The school competes in the Whanganui Secondary Schools' regional competitions in March.
There are trials for a Girls and Boys team.
We also enter teams in Term 4 for the Whanganui Secondary School League.
Cost: Determined by competition entry
Teacher-in-Charge: Mr S Brown (brown.s@whs.ac.nz)
Coach: Mr Sean BrownTeacher Profile: Mr Brown has represented New Zealand in various age group and open grades as a player since 2001. Since coaching WHS from 2010 the team has participated at Nationals five times, making the finals in 2013 & 2014 and winning in 2015 and 2016!!
Congratulations WHS Girls Touch Team - Top 8 (7th) 2018 NZSS Touch Champs in Auckland 7-9 December 2018. QLD All Schools Touch Tournament in Brisbane, Australia ️10-14 October 2018.
Girls Team boarding for QLD All Schools Touch Tournament in Brisbane, Australia ️10-14 October 2018.
Dining out at QLD All Schools Touch Tournament in Brisbane, Australia ️10-14 October 2018. -
VOLLEYBALL - Boys
(PHOTO: Boys Snr A Volleyball Team 2018)
Volleyball Boys 2018
Trials for teams are at the start of Term 1. Students need to attend these if they wish to play. Opportunities to create own team also exist.
Practices vary during the week but they are generally at breaks or after school in the Seddon or Reeves gym.
All Junior students participate in an interschool competition in Terms 1 & 4 at a small cost, run by Sport Wanganui.
Senior Social teams play Term 1 only. Games are Wednesday afterschool at Jubilee Stadium.
The Senior Boys and Girls team work towards going to Secondary School Nationals in Term 1 and also play in the Palmerston North competition.Cost: $10 - Juniors and Seniors
Terms: 1 and 4
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs M Bennetts (bennetts.m@whs.ac.nz)
Senior A Boys WON Manawatu Secondary Schools Volleyball Champs final in Palmerston North against Palmy Boys High School, 9/4/18.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Boys Volleyball Team WINNING the final against Waiopehu College in Palmerston North, 20/11/17.
NSS Volleyball Champs, Palmerston North, 26 > 31 March 2017.
NSS Volleyball Champs, Palmerston North, 26 > 31 March 2017. -
VOLLEYBALL - Girls
(PHOTO: Girls Snr A Volleyball Team 2018)
Volleyball Girls 2018
Trials for teams are at the start of Term 1. Students need to attend these if they wish to play. Opportunities to create own team also exist.
Practices vary during the week but there are generally at breaks or after school in the Seddon or Reeves gym.
All Junior students participate in an interschool competition in Terms 1 & 4 at a small cost, run by Sport Wanganui.
Senior Social teams play Term 1 only.
The Senior Boys & Girls teams work towards going to Secondary School Nationals in Term 1.Cost: $10 - Juniors and Seniors
Terms: 1 and 4
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs M Bennetts (bennetts.m@whs.ac.nz)
Junior A Girls Volleyball Team - 1st Whanganui schools comp at Jubilee Stadium, 4/4/18.
Senior A Girls Volleyball Team - 2nd Whanganui schools comp at Jubilee Stadium, 4/4/18.
Y12 Senior Girls Social Volleyball Team - Whanganui schools comp at Jubilee Stadium, 4/4/18.
Junior B Girls Volleyball Team - Whanganui schools comp at Jubilee Stadium, 4/4/18. -
WAKA AMA
(PHOTO: Waka Ama Team 2018)
Waka Ama 2018
Waka Ama at WHS takes place on our beautiful Whanganui River/Awa during Term 1 in preparation for the National Secondary School Waka Ama Competition on 19 > 23 March 2018 held at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Rotorua.
Cost for this trip would be $280 (approx.).
Training days are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 4.15pm – 5.30pm.
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs C Graham (graham.c@whs.ac.nz)
Coach: Anna Kauika (a.kauika@wrhn.org.nz)
School Events
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Adventure Racing
(PHOTO: Adventure Racing Team 2018)
Adventure Racing 2018
School competes in Adventure Racing at Regional and National level. We have both junior and senior teams, with both male, female and mixed teams.
Cost: Varies depending on competition
Terms: All year
Teacher-in-charge: Mr J Barnett (barnett.j@whs.ac.nz)
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Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award
(PHOTO: Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award Team 2018)
Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award 2018
The Award programme is offered to students once they turn 14 years. Usually Bronze is completed in Year 10. Silver is completed in Year 11 and Gold is completed over Year 12 and Year 13.
Students are required to complete Skills, Service, Physical, Recreation and Adventurous Journey sections at all levels for different time frames.
Cost: Bronze - $100
Silver - $100
Gold - $120Teachers-in-charge:
Bronze: Mrs Dunn (dunn.j@whs.ac.nz)
Silver: Ms Kennedy (kennedy.r@whs.ac.nz)
Gold: Mrs de Smidt (desmidt.j@whs.ac.nz)Visit: http://www.dofehillary.org.nz/ website for further information.
GOLD Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award recipients (from left) Cameron Allerdice, Jackie Hazelhurst, Grace Selby, Methmi Perera & Kara Jurgens at Government House, 17/2/18.
WHS recipients Duke of Edinburgh Hillary GOLD Award on 12/8/17 (completed in 2016): L > R; Luke Goldsbury, Alannah Dunn, Sophie Couper, Jadzia Morris, Zara Collinson & Jayden Bamford-Short.
Ships Cove, Queen Charlotte Track, December 2016.
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Equestrian
(PHOTO: Equestrian Team 2017)
Equestrian Team 2018
The team enters up to three interschool events during the 1st, 2nd and 4th terms. Some events are show jumping and some one-day events, with jumps, dressage and games.
You need your own horse (or horses) and you must be able to arrange your own transport for these events.
The team has grown to about 10 students (all ages and levels) and the school supplies a limited number of special Whanganui High School saddlecloths. You supply the rest of the gear and the event entry fee (typically $25 per horse).
We have a google classroom, Code is Ogy28r
Upcoming Competitions:
Dannevirke High School Interschool on 28 February - Dressage and Show Jumpimg.
Nga Tawa Equestrian Interschool on 29 March – Show Jumping heights 80, 95, 110cm.If you do some riding - come along and join the team!
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs V Lawson (lawson.v@whs.ac.nz)
Rebecca Benge (back, 2nd left) - BLUE AWARD (highest level of their sport at secondary school level) - NZ Team, World Mounted Games Equestrian; WHS Sports Awards 18/10/18.
Congratulations to Jaime Hogg on Step It Up winning the Pony Equitation Showhunter class which is judged on the rider & also received some 3rds & 4ths in other classes jumping up to 1m; The Royal A & P Show Hawkes Bay 17-19 October 2018.
Aliesha Waghorn on Starfire; 3rd individually overall in her Category out of 38 riders & 3rd in the pairs with Abbey Peters from St Annes; NI Showhunter Team Champs in Foxton 28-30 September 2018.
Jaime Hogg on Step It Up; 2nd in the Equitation round in her Category; NI Showhunter Team Champs in Foxton 28-30 September 2018. -
Lifesaving
(PHOTO: Lifesaving Team 2017)
Lifesaving 2018
Students have the opportunity to compete in the Whanganui Secondary Schools competition on Friday 2 March 2018 at the Splash Centre as well as gaining a Royal Life Saving Award such as Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion. Instructors and higher awards are also available. These would be completed in Term 1.
Please note; there is a cost for each exam.
All ages are welcome.Training is held at the Splash Centre
Cost: Pool entrance charge
Teachers-in-Charge:
Mr L van der Lubbe (vanderlubbe.l@whs.ac.nz)
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Former student Clarissa Nowak patrols Castlecliff Beach, as she was in the moments before she became involved in the NZ RESCUE OF THE YEAR 2018 in February, Chronicle 2/10/18.
NZ's TOP SURF RESCUE 2018! Past/present students involved: Clarissa Nowak (left), Alex Forlong (right), Sophie Couper, Laura O'Keeffe, Kaya Dobbie and Matthew & James Newell, Chronicle 25/9/18.
WHS boys WON their grade at the WSS Lifesaving Champs, 2/3/18. Great display of Lifesaving from WHS.
WHS Girls game 3rd at the WSS Lifesaving Champs, 2/3/18. Great display of Lifesaving from WHS. -
Motocross
(PHOTO: WHS Motocross Team - Overall WINNING TEAM NISS Motocross Champs at Languard Bluff, 7/9/18)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Seth Reardon wins round one of Central Cross Country Series near Waipukurau. This is an annual five-round off-road motorcycle series, Chronicle 14/11/18.
Seth Reardon (former student) in action at the Central Cross Country Series near Waipukurau, Chronicle 14/11/18. Photo / Andy McGechan.
JAMES ROUNTREE came 10th (250cc 4 stroke class) & 13th (125cc class) at the Australian Junior Champs, Chron 9/10/18.
JAMES ROUNTREE was the best 15-19 yr old rider in both his bike divisions at the NISSs Motocross Champs in Wanganui. Troy Bullock 3rd 13-16yr 85cc class, Ajah Sullivan 3rd girls 125cc class; Chon 11/9/18. -
Mountain Biking
(PHOTO: Mountain Biking Team 2018)
Mountain Biking 2018
School runs Mountain Biking trips to difficult locations throughout the North Island. Students also compete in the New Zealand Downhill and Cross Country championships.
Cost: Varies depending on competition.
Terms: 2 and 3
Teacher-in-charge: Mr J Barnett (barnett.j@whs.ac.nz)
Our Sam on top of the world!! WINNING WORLD TITLE!! Chronicle 22/8/18.
SAM BLENKINSOP (ex student) WINS WORLD TITLE at the Canadian Open Downhill track at Crankworx Whistler, Chronicle 22/8/18. Whanganui mountain biker Sam Blenkinsop chats with fans after his world title-winning ride in Canada, Chronicle 22/8/18.
Well done to our 16 students who represented WHS in the WSS Mountain Bike Champs at Pauri Lake MTB Course, Kaitoke 22/6/18. -
Multi-Sports/Triathlons
(PHOTO: Triathlon/Duathlon Team 2018)
Triathlon/Duathlon 2018
Events take place throughout the year.
Training: 2-3 times per week - sometimes as a group mixing with swimmers, cross country runners and cycling teams. Students are encouraged to join the Wanganui Multi-sport club for support and coaching.
Cost: Pricing depending on what you enter and how much travelling etc. is involved.
Teacher-in-charge: Mr J Barnett (barnett.j@whs.ac.nz)
Ex WHS / NZ Rowing Champ Luke Watts Top 30 in Auckland Marathon, Chronicle 30/10/18.
Ex WHS athlete Nick Berry crossed the marathon finish line with a smile on his face WINNING his very 1ST marathon in Tauranga, Chronicle 25/9/18.
WHS teacher Josh Barnett competing in the Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPS in South Africa, 1-2 September 2018.
Congratulations Mr Barnett, our Head of Outdoor Education teacher completing the Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in South Africa in great form! 1-2 September 2018. -
Sailing
(PHOTO: Sailing Team 2017)
Sailing 2018
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz) -
Skiing & Snowboarding
(PHOTO: Skiing & Snowboarding Team 2018)
Skiing & Snowboarding 2018
School Ski & Snowboarding teams compete in both Regional and National Secondary School Champs.
The school also run trips through Term 2 & 3 as an extra curricular club.
Cost: Varies
Terms: 2 & 3
Teachers-in-charge:
Mr J Barnett - Skiing (barnett.j@whs.ac.nz)
Mr J Shepherd - Snowboarding (shepherd.j@whs.ac.nz)Teacher Profile: Mr Barnett has over 20 years experience skiing on Mt Ruapehu. He has also skied all over the world and has run National and International ski trips.
WHS Ski Team - NISS Snow Skiing Champs held on Whakapapa Ski Field, 17-19 September 2018.
WHS Ski Team - NISS Snow Skiing Champs held on Whakapapa Ski Field, 17-19 September 2018.
WHS Ski Team - NISS Snow Skiing Champs held on Whakapapa Ski Field, 17-19 September 2018.
WHS Ski Team in Ohakune visiting 'The Big Carrot' - NISS Snow Skiing Champs held on Whakapapa Ski Field, 17-19 September 2018. -
Swimming
(PHOTO: Swimming Team 2018)
Swimming 2018
The school swimming sports day this year is on Thursday 15 February, 1pm-3pm at the Splash Centre.
Successful competitors will be selected to represent Whanganui High School at the Whanganui Secondary School Championships on Friday 2 March.
Later in May, swimmers who meet qualifying times will represent Whanganui High School at the North Island Secondary schools competition in Palmerston North.
Some swimmers may wish to participate in the National Secondary School competition which is in Term 3.
Teacher-in-Charge: Ms T Martin (martin.t@whs.ac.nz)
Teacher Profile: Ms Martin has been involved with swimming in assistance and now management capacity, since she started at WHS in 2004. Ms Martin has 3 sons who all trained with the Wanganui squad, swam for WHS and have had some success at national level. She has managed the organisation of the school team with the Wanganui regional competition each year. In May, she takes a team of top swimmers to the North Island Secondary Schools Championships in Palmerston North if they have qualified. At this meet our WHS swimmers always perform creditably against many of the country's top competitors.
ETHAN BRYERS with his BRONZE in the 400m 14yr boys 400m freestyle, National Short Course Swim Champs. Ethan was also 5th 200m ind medley & 200m freestyle, 6th 400m IM & 9th 1500m freestyle. Cayden Earles came away with 4 top-10 placings; Chronicle 10/10/18.
Clarissa Nowak patrols Castlecliff Beach, as she was in the moments before she became involved in the NZ RESCUE OF THE YEAR 2018.. in February 2017, Chronicle 2/10/18.
Clarissa Nowak & Alex Forlong were involved in the rescue off Kai Iwi Beach which won NZ RESCUE OF THE YEAR 2018! The majority of the rescuers were past/present WHS students; Alex & Clarissa, plus Matthew Newell, James Newell, Laura O'Keeffe, Sophie Couper & Kaya Dobbie, Chronicle 25/9/18.
WHS Mixed Freestyle Relay Team 6th in NZ U16! L>R; front - Blair Gowan, Lennart Nowak; back - Amelia Cronin, Cayden Earles. NZSS Swimming Champs, Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, 13-16 September 2018.
Recreational Sports
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Darts
(Photo: SAM LUFF (left) of WHS winning 3 medals at the NZ Darts Council Jnr/Yth Champs at Wainuiomata Darts Ass on 12-14 July 2015)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mr C Dunn (NZ International), (dunn.c@whs.ac.nz) -
Fit Club
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz) -
Lawn Bowls
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz) -
Surfing
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz) -
Tramping
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mr C Adam (adam.c@whs.ac.nz)
Mr Watkins OAS1 class tramping all the way down to Dawson Falls, Mt Taranaki, 7/6/18.
Mr Watkins OAS1 class tramping all the way down to Dawson Falls, Mt Taranaki, 7/6/18.
Mr Watkins OAS1 class tramping all the way down to Dawson Falls, Mt Taranaki, 7/6/18.
Mr Watkins OAS1 class tramping all the way down to Dawson Falls, Mt Taranaki, 7/6/18. -
Ultimate Frisbee
(Photo: Ultimate Frisbee Team 2017)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Local Clubs
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Archery
(Photo: 1st lesson at Kaitoke Hall, February 2017)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz) -
Canoeing & Kayaking
(Photo: Kayaking Team 2018)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mr J Barnett (barnett.j@whs.ac.nz)
Sophie Brooke (back left) - BLUE AWARD (highest level of her sport at secondary school level) - NZ Title, K1 U18 Canoeing; WHS Sports Awards 18/10/18.
Lucas Thompson (back, right) - BLUE AWARD (highest level of his sport at secondary school level) - NZ U18 Team, Canoeing; WHS Sports Awards 18/10/18.
Liam Lace (2nd front) & Jack Clifton (3rd front) - BLUE AWARD (highest level of both their sports at secondary school level) - Oceania Title K4 U18 Canoeing; WHS Sports Awards 18/10/18.
Mr Watkins OUT2 class, 17/10/18. -
Cycling, Road & Track
(Photo: WHS Y9 Jack Overweel cleaned up at the NZSSs Track Cycling Champs, March 2018)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
WHS Y9 Jack Overweel competed at the Manfeild 6 Hr Challenge taking out 3rd place in the Year 9/10 schools team, May 2018.
WHS Y9 Jack Overweel competed at the Manfeild 6 Hr Challenge taking out 3rd place in the Year 9/10 schools team, May 2018.
WHS Y9 Jack Overweel competed at the Manfeild 6 Hr Challenge taking out 3rd place in the Year 9/10 schools team, May 2018.
JACK OVERWEEL cleaned up at the NZSSs Track Cycling Champs at Cambridge Velodrome, WINNING THREE individual discipline titles & with it the OVERALL AGE GROUP CHAMPS for U14's, Wanganui Chronicle 24/3/18. -
Golf
(Photo: Golf Team 2018)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mr J Leonard (leonard.j@whs.ac.nz)
FERGUS SMITH - Manawatu-Wanganui Jnr rep player is leaving in 2 wks to take up a position as a student athlete at Iowa Wesleyan University, USA; Chron 31/7/17.
BLAKE SHERMAN, WINNER of the golfing module (nett) at the inaugural Whanganui Youth Games, June 2017.
Blake Sherman striking the ball with Ryan Donaldson (left) looking on at the Youth Games, June 2017.
FERGUS SMITH Jnr men's Manawatu / Wanganui golf team, Chron 15/9/16. -
Judo
(Photo: WSS Sports Awards 2018 Senior International Sportsman of the Year: KEIGHTLEY WATSON - JUDO, 31/10/18)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
WSS SPORTS AWARDS 2018 SENIOR INTERNATIONAL SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR: KEIGHTLEY WATSON - JUDO, 31/10/18. PHOTO / Stuart Munro.
KEIGHTLEY WATSON has made NZ HISTORY by winning 6 GOLDS over 3 DIVISIONS, including the senior open weight men's title, NZ National Judo Champs Christchurch, 27/10/18.
Keightley reunites uncle Wayne with the NZ Senior Open Weight Champs Cup, a trophy he won eight times, the last in 1996.
Action shot of Keightley at NZ National Judo Champs in CHCH, 27/10/18. Photo / @Alan Chadwick 2018. -
Pool 8 Ball
(Photo: 2018 NZSS National 8-Ball Champs in Hamilton 7/9/18. Benji Kidd playing a shot.)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
2018 NZSS National 8-Ball Champs in Hamilton 7/9/18. L>R: Kaleb-Lee Taylor, Sean Tighe, Brandon Kidd, Ethan Scott, Owen Parkinson, Ben Fantham and in front Benji Kidd.
2018 NZSS National 8-Ball Champs in Hamilton 7/9/18. Benji Kidd playing a shot.
2018 NZSS National 8-Ball Champs in Hamilton 7/9/18. Brandon Kidd playing a shot.
2018 NZSS National 8-Ball Champs in Hamilton 7/9/18. Kaleb-Lee Taylor playing a shot. -
Smallbore Rifle Shooting
(Photo: Small Bore Rifle Team 2018)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mr B Spencer (spencer.b@whs.ac.nz)
Congratulations James Gray for winning: Junior Interclub Aggregate & Sealed Handicap, RSA Target Shooting Wanganui and more recently D Grade District Championship, Target Shooting Wanganui; November 2018.
BRADLEY MCDOWELL WINS BACK-TO-BACK NZ COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING TITLES, Chronicle 21/11/18. Photo / Stuart Munro. Bradley McDowell at NZ Cowboy Action Shooting Champs, Nov 2018. Photo / Pistol NZ website.
Bradley McDowell (1st front) - BLUE AWARD (highest level of his sport at secondary school level) - NZ Title, Shooting; WHS Sports Awards 18/10/18. -
Squash
(Photo: Former professional & No 1 seed JOSEPH WATTS (ex student - foreground) claims victory in the Wanganui Squash Men's Open, April 2016)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mrs L Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz) -
Tennis
(Photo: India-Rose Wallace (left) & Holly-Rae Mete team up in the newly-launched Monday evening secondary novice doubles league, February 2017)
If you are interested in the above sport please contact:
Mr D Ireton (ireton.d@whs.ac.nz)
WHS & Wanganui Park Secondary School Tennis students from Shepparton, Melbourne, 21/11/17.
Former students GABRIELLE HIRI & PARIS BUTTERS will represent Wanganui at Renouf Tennis Centre in Wellington, March 2017. WHS students playing at the Wanganui Tennis Club.
India-Rose Wallace (left) & Holly-Rae Mete team up in the newly-launched Monday evening secondary novice doubles league, Chron 1/3/17.