Sound Canvas adding art and sculpture to Opera House shows in Whanganui
October 22, 2020
Brass Whanganui's coming Sound Canvas shows are set to feature three New Zealand artists' work along with the music. The artworks will be on and around the Royal Wanganui Opera House stage during the...
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The Wynne Costley Literary Research Scholarship Awards 2020
October 22, 2020
The Whanganui Branch of National Council of Women (NCWNZ) first introduced the annual scholarship for secondary students three years ago to honour the memory of Wynne Costley, a former teacher of...
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Akshima secures her place at the prestigious Rotary National Science & Technology Forum
October 21, 2020
I feel honoured to secure my place into the prestigious Rotary National Science & Technology Forum in Auckland for 2 weeks in January 2021. In order to be accepted into the Forum, I had to undergo...
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Peter Pan auditions a hard task with talent
October 21, 2020
The Repertory Theatre auditions panel had a hard job selecting the cast for the upcoming pantomime, Peter Pan, as all of those auditioning were so good. All were talented and that praise applies to...
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Whanganui musicians Something Zesty to release 'Speed Cooking' finale online
October 20, 2020
Something Zesty, the third musical project of Whanganui musician Isaac Chamberlain, have spent the past few months releasing "Speed Cooking" videos on social media. Chamberlain and collaborator Andrew...
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Speedway: Opening night in Whanganui one of best in club's 48 years
October 20, 2020
Speedway returned to the River City on Saturday night. And when the lights went out at Fast Lane Spares Oceanview Family Speedway, the Wanganui Stockcar and Speedway Club team would have been...
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The Monday Q&A: Martin McAllen on ensuring good guidance for youth
October 19, 2020
Every Monday, the Chronicle fires 10 questions at a Whanganui local. This week Logan Tutty talks to Whanganui High School Principal, Martin McAllen. How long have you been in education and what is it...
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Rugby: Wanganui Women's side wraps up promising season with win
October 19, 2020
Brought to you by Wanganui Rugby The Wanganui Women's team signed off on a year of promising development in the local game with a thrilling 20-17 win over Wairarapa Bush in the Cooks Gardens...
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Rugby: Wanganui regains Bruce Steel Memorial Cup with victory over Wairarapa Bush
October 19, 2020
Brought to you by Wanganui Rugby There is something about a quality opponent that brings out the "Battler Boys" in Steelform Wanganui, as they snapped Wairarapa Bush's four game winning streak to...
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Tough Guy and Gal Competition 2020
October 19, 2020
On Friday 16 October, WHS took a team of students to the Central/Lower North Island Tough Guy/Gal Competition held at Camp Wainui, just out of Wellington. With no Covid restrictions over 700 students...
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Motocross, Rotorua Interschool Challenge 2020
October 19, 2020
Three Whanganui High School students competed at the Rotorua Interschool Challenge Motocross in Rotorua on Friday. Ajah Sullivan placed 4th in the women's class. Troy Bullock placed 4th in the 12-16...
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Aranga Molijn was the overall winner of the Wynne Costley Scholarship
October 19, 2020
The Wynne Costley Scholarship is awarded by the Wanganui Branch of the National Council of women. Students from Whanganui can enter a research essay on a New Zealand woman or New Zealand women in...
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Careers & Study Magazine - Year 11-13
October 19, 2020
The October issue of the Leaving School Magazine has been handed out to our Year 11, 12, and 13 students. The Leaving School Magazine is a free guide to study and career options for Year 11, 12 and 13...
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Netball Whanganui Competition results
October 19, 2020
Well done to our netball teams who won or came runners up in their grade this year in the Netball Whanganui Competition. WHS Senior C1 - winners of SS4 Open Day Tournament and SS4 Competition. WHS...
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Regan returns from the NZ Short Course Championships with Silver
October 17, 2020
Two young athletes in the Toyota Whanganui Swim Team competing at the New Zealand Short Course Championships in Hamilton last week returned home with silverware. Marley Orr claimed silver in the...
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