Mental Health Awareness initiative sparks conversation through creativity
September 30, 2019
In a Mental Health Awareness Week initiative, a Whanganui health promoter is starting the conversation in the school classroom. Former WHS student Sam Beatson-Shaw, who recently joined the Whanganui...
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Pool 4 Schools
September 28, 2019
Pool 4 Schools was held this year at The Barracks in Wanganui. Well done to all the students who took part. Thanks to Mr Ding for supporting our students each week. Thanks to Denise and the team at...
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Whanganui's Shirley McDouall School of Dance showcases Thumbelina for annual production
September 28, 2019
Dancers - from left: Leah Aiono, Tiana Absolum, Rosemary Wildth, Makenzie Tate, Connor Jenkins, Amy Bennett, Rebecca Allardice and Brooklyn Tate will perform Thumbelina. Photo / Bevan Conley It will...
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Junior Debating success
September 28, 2019
During the last week of Term 3 our Junior Debaters were all geared up for their last confrontation of the Regional Junior Debating John Prestage Competition. Preparation had been thorough and...
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Chess Tournament catch ups
September 28, 2019
The end of last term was a big one for the Chess Club, starting out with a regional tournament for individual players on Thursday 26 September. This was a great day out against some of the best chess...
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National Secondary Schools' Brass Band Concert
September 27, 2019
National Secondary Schools' Brass Band Concert Christ Church, 243 Wicksteed Street, Wanganui Friday 4 October at 3pm Look out for former students Ethan Mancer and Sarah Wright!! đ Wishing you all...
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Wildly Delicious â High Tea With A Difference
September 26, 2019
The ever-popular high tea event at the Whanganui Literary Festival promises to be just as delicious as ever, but with a difference this year. Amber Rose who has just published a cookbook, âWild...
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âRising Starsâ â National Secondary Schoolsâ Brass Band in Whanganui
September 26, 2019
The National Secondary Schoolsâ Brass Band will be playing a public concert in Whanganui at 3pm on Friday, October 4 at Christ Church, 243 Wicksteed Street. The concert will feature a range of...
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WHS competing at the 2019 NZSS Netball Tournament!
September 26, 2019
Our Phillips Electrical A1 Netball Team will be travelling to Nelson in the second week of the school holidays to compete in the 2019 NZSS Netball Championships!! Profile of Whanganui High School -...
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Student Protest Action for Climate Change
September 26, 2019
26 September 2019 Dear Parents/Caregivers Re: Student Protest Action for Climate Change There will be student protest action throughout New Zealand on Friday, 27 September regarding climate change...
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Wanganui Kyokushin Karate team return home from nationals with gold and silver
September 25, 2019
A relatively inexperienced Wanganui Kyokushin Karate team has returned home from the 50th New Zealand Kyokushin Karate Championships in Hastings with two titles and a silver medal. For most in the...
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WHS Bands opens Light Show!
September 25, 2019
Laser Lights are coming to town! A fantastic evening which will bring the magic of lights and music together in aid of Hospice Whanganui. Where: Cooks Gardens When: Monday 14 October 2019 Time: 6.30pm...
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NISS Snowboard Champs
September 25, 2019
A fantastic time was had by our students at the North Island Snowboard Champs at Turoa Ski Field from 23-25 September. With over 220 competitors competing across three disciplines, including Banked...
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Thumbelina & A Showcase of Dance
September 25, 2019
When: Saturday 28 September and Sunday 29 September Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House Time: 3.00pm Good luck to all of our Dancers performing in Thumbelina & A Showcase of Dance. Also featuring...
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Supported Learning Survival Trip
September 25, 2019
Congratulations to the Supported Learning Class Year 9A on their successful trip on Survival last week. Everyone in the class had at least one responsibility for making the trip a success. We spent a...
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