This year WHS just took the boys team to National tournament in Palmerston North as the girls team is rebuilding after losing a lot of senior players last year. The boys were placed...
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WHS NISS Athletics Team
March 23, 2018
Congratulations to the below WHS athletes who have made the Wanganui Secondary School Athletics team to compete at the North Island Secondary School Champs in Wanganui on April 6-8. ...
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Broadcaster returns to her roots
March 21, 2018
ON AIR: Whanganui returnee Nicky Rennie will soon celebrate 30 years in broadcasting. PHOTO / Supplied Nicky Rennie has returned to Whanganui after moving away 30 years ago and will soon celebrate...
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Cooks Gallery filled for Open Studios
March 21, 2018
Judy Webby (former WHS teacher) with some of the work on display at Cooks Gallery. PHOTO / Paul Brooks Once again the talented people of Wanganui Arts Society — members and contributing artists...
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High-flying canine guide dog breeder
March 21, 2018
Whanganui High School students Evan Ross (17) and Portia Sharp (17) lead the way organising a fundraiser for guide dogs like Abbot. PHOTOS / Bevan Conley Whanganui golden retriever Abbot is a dog like...
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Artists Open Studios - 2018 Cover winner
March 20, 2018
Whanganui High School student Mikayla Baldwin was the recipient of the 'Artists Open Studios Whanganui - Peoples Choice' and was awarded the honour of having her work as this years cover of the guide...
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History and modern design recipe for art
March 20, 2018
Lily Frederikse says this installation by Raewyn Tauira Paterson at Hasting's City Art Gallery is one of her favourite places. PHOTO / Bill Kearns Whanganui born designer and historian Lily Frederikse...
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Rise to the moment at Maadi Cup
March 20, 2018
BEST OF THE BEST: Thousands of rowers will line up for hundreds of races this week in the NZ Secondary School Rowing Champs and the Maadi Cup.PHOTO / File The grand finale, most prestigious and...
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Whanganui High ride to sixth place
March 20, 2018
TOP 10 EFFORT: The WHS motocross crew at the Rotorua School event. From left, Jaxon Watt, Riki Wainhouse, Michael Ross, Alex Luff-Scott, Tom Gilligan, Scott Emerson, Flynn Phillips, Troy Bullock,...
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Epic day crammed with fun things for kids
March 19, 2018
Waireti Hill (6) gets her face painted by WHS student Cypris Hill (13) at Whanganui's 2018 Children's Day. PHOTO / Bevan Conley Bouncy castles, water-slides and face-painting - it was all go at...
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NZSS Triathlon Champs
March 19, 2018
Awesome result for Libby Abbott at the NZSS Triathlon today finishing 21st in her grade! Well done Libby. Lisa MurphyWHS Director of Sport 19/3/18
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Promising Speakers at CNI Regionals
March 18, 2018
Merle Chante (left) - Most Promising Speaker; and Leah Aiono - Promising Speaker award at the Russell McVeagh New Zealand Schools' Debating Championships 2018, Central North Island Regional...
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National award for rescuers
March 17, 2018
Whanganui lifeguards and former/current WHS students' Clarissa Nowak (left) and Alex Forlong helped win national recognition with their rescue efforts at Kai Iwi last month. PHOTO / Bevan Conley A...
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Artistic skaters on medal-winning roll
March 16, 2018
ALL SMILES: The successful Whanganui artistic skaters after their medal haul at the Laurie Hastie Open Day in Palmerston North.Photo / Supplied The artistic skaters of Wanganui Roller Sports Inc...
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Established stars kept on their toes
March 16, 2018
TOP PERFORMER: Rebecca Baker on her way to the New Zealand Schools junior 1500m title last December. The established track and field stars shone on a clear evening at the Whanganui Secondary...
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