FUNDRAISERS: Ready for the walk this Saturday are (from left) Tui Gower with Abbott, Suzan Timms-Lees standing and Sandy McAllen with Vera. PICTURE / PAUL BROOKS This Saturday, dogs and their owners...
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A dozen medals for judo youngsters
Back row, left, Keightley Watson (WHS student), Kasey Watson (recently left WHS), Brierley Watson (WHS student). Middle left, Marshall Littlefiar, Adam Frieslaar. Front, Callaghan Watson. It was a 12...
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A freezing polar plunge
Best dressed teenager went to a group of three Bumblebees; Erica Tanner, Abby Hurley and Jadzia Morris, all former WHS students who braved the polar plunge at Castlecliff beach on Sunday 25...
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A letter of appreciation of local secondary school students
Ann Butler sent River City Press the following letter: “A group of friends from a local high school had an evening out at the weekend. They were going to the pictures and decided that they would...
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A New Era of Digital Exams for Whanganui High School
Tēnā koutou, Our Year 11 to Year 13 students began their respective NCEA Level 1 to 3 examinations last Thursday, while our Year 9 and Year 10 students completed their Junior examinations...
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A win for teacher in contest
LUCKY: WHS teacher, Bridget Rison (right) with Kim Fielder and the prize won at Health 2000. PICTURE: Paul Brooks Whanganui High School Drama teacher Bridget Rison has won the informal...
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Abigail played a very integral role on ANZAC day
Whanganui High School student Abigail Watt played a very integral role on ANZAC day at four different services around Whanganui, Brunswick and Marton. This picture is of Abigail guarding the Cenotaph...
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Academy proves its worth at MX event
GUTSY RIDE: Wanganui junior academy rider Jaxon Watt (WHS student) powered into 6th in the 12-16 85cc class at the Wellington Motocross Champs in Foxton at the weekend.PHOTO courtesy of Blake...
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Accolades for top school sports people - October 2015
Year 13 Wanganui High School kayaker Erica Tanner claimed the Senior Sportswoman of the Year title. Winner of senior honours at the Secondary School Sport awards in Wanganui last...
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Acting principal has heart for Whanganui
NEW SKIPPER: Ross Brown will be at the helm of Whanganui High School until a permanent principal is appointed. Whanganui High School's new interim leader has deep roots in the region and he also...
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Actors put through their paces
AUDITIONS: This photo highlights the fun and group spirit that exists with Colin Hedivan's directing style.PHOTO courtesy of Karen Wrigglesworth What a fun evening! And that was only the...
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Adelaide Hodges - great result in Equestrian event
Congratulations to Adelaide Hodges for coming 1st riding 'Rusty Nuts' n Bolts' in Accumulator (show jumping event) at Nga Tawa's 125th Anniverary Show Jumping Tournament held at the end of...
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Adventure racers stand on podium
CLOSE CALL: WHS rowing buddies and coach Josh Barnett (left), Nathan Luff, Brodie Manson, Guy Thompson and Matthew Wright finished second in the college division of the Big Bang Adventure Race on...
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Ag Challenge graduates get jobs - May 2016
Former WHS Construction students Boaz Darby, Jared Stewart and Nicholas Glentworth at their Ag Challenge course. Ag Challenge has around 170 full time students a year and thanks to the training...
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Aiming for zero waste at Masters Games
Former WHS student Dylan Martin and Hadi Gurton from Sustainable Whanganui with some of the signs that they hope will encourage Masters Games participants to recycle. PHOTO: Bevan Conley. Recycling at...
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