Leaders to foster sense of community - February 2016
WORKING TOGETHER: Wanganui High School leaders for 2016 are Te Parata Tichbon - head of culture (left), Jack Pilet - head of sport, Rylee Dudley - head of social,...
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Learning on the job opens doors for former WHS student
Former Whanganui High School student Brooke Polkinghorne, 27, right where she wants to be. PHOTO / Stuart Munro For many graduates locking in a job after study can be a lengthy process but for former...
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Let's get Vincent to the Globe
FOR THE BARD: Among the many achievements of WHS student Vincent Collins is the opportunity to perform Shakespeare in stage at the famous Globe Theatre in London. PHOTO courtesy of Paul...
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Liam Wooding performing at ‘Musicians for Sarjeant’ concert
Former WHS student, Liam Wooding performing at 'Musicians for Sarjeant' concert this Sunday. Liam Wooding is joining with Deborah Wai Kapohe and Ingrid Culliford for a concert at the Sarjeant on...
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Liam Wooding performing at ‘Musicians for Sarjeant’ concert
Former WHS student, Liam Wooding performing at 'Musicians for Sarjeant' concert this Sunday. Liam Wooding is joining with Deborah Wai Kapohe and Ingrid Culliford for a concert at the Sarjeant on...
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Life on bridge gives window to world
ON DECK: Catherine on duty in cold climes.Former WHS student,Catherine is second in command of the Holland America Line ship Zaandam (pictured below). When it comes to dream jobs, Catherine Williams'...
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Lifejackets boost for Whanganui lifeguards
SPARK TO HELP: Shane Nottage of Spark hands over 12 lifejackets to former WHS student, lifeguard Vincent Nowak, watched by (from left) Glen Collins, Mia Gemmel, Shannon Schimanski, WHS students Alex...
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Lighting up Jubilee
Wanganui Lightning United's Joshua Ashworth (former WHS student) takes the puck down the boards against the Wellington Jokers at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday. Wanganui Lightning United came second...
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Lily Meade representing NZ in three major Tournaments
Whanganui High School student Lily Meade has represented NZ in three major Tournaments this year plus had awesome results in the Water Ski Nationals held over Easter at Lake Karapiro. Just...
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Lily to compete in water skiing world champs in Chile
(PHOTO CREDIT - STEVE CAUDWELL)WHS student Lily Meade to compete in water skiing world champs in Chile. Lily Meade’s success at water skiing was perhaps inevitable. Her father loved the sport,...
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Lily winner of People's Choice Award
NEWS FLASH: Congratulations to Lily Claypole (Year 12) for winning People's Choice Award from the Wallace Secondary Schools Art Awards. Receiving the most out of the 678 votes. Such a well-deserved...
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Linton result puts High School in final - July 2015
KICKS MATTER: Mitch Millar's boot helped the Wanganui High School 1st XV into the Manawatu Colts final with a 24-22 win over Linton. A big week few days for the Wanganui High School 1st XV starts this...
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Lions Club announces Bob Horsley Scholarship winners
Lions Club announces Bob Horsley Scholarship winners.Wanganui Lions Club President Stuart Kelly with from the left: Sam Bridger (ex WHS 2016), Jayden Rhodes and Luke Foster Back in the 1970’s...
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Little horror, big laughs at Amdram
HUNGRY: WHS teacher, Colin Hedivan poses with Audrey II as it devours a fluffy-slippered (former WHS student) Shaila Hawkins. PICTURE / Paul Brooks. Strange things are happening at Amdram Theatre...
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Local apprentice sets the bar for young builders
TOP EFFORT: Former WHS student Ethan Bailey with Dave Higgins (left), Gloria McGuire and Rex McGill of BCITO, Ian Higgins, Tee-Jay Horrell of Shane Stone, Minister Louise Upton and Whanganui...
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