Jenna finalist in Young NZ Writers Competition
June 3, 2019
Finalist in Young NZ Writers Competition - Jenna Mareikura-Lacy! Jenna Mareikura-Lacy has had a short story accepted for publication by "Write Off Line 2019". The competition topic...
Read More
Jared & Reeve are NZ National Champs in Dance Competition
June 2, 2019
Whanganui High School has gained two New Zealand National Champions in both Jared Sim and Reeve Watson in the National Open One Dance Championships. Jared Sim (16) and Reeve Watson (13) with their...
Read More
Fantastic results for students in National Photo Comp
May 31, 2019
Congratulations to Jack Donaldson and Zoe Bracegirdle for their fantastic results in a National Photo Competition. Jack was awarded 3 Highly Recommended and 1 Merit award. Zoe was awarded 4 Merit...
Read More
Whanganui High School News - May 2019
May 31, 2019
Whanganui High School News - May 2019. Celebrating Success of our Students‼️
Read More
Four WHS students sponsored by Rotary North
May 30, 2019
Photo: At the back Lucas and Mike Green from Rotary North. In the front from the left – Crista, Leticia, Sophie and Madalyn. Absent – Harriet So far this year 13 young people have...
Read More
Secondary Schools Cross Country goes to form
May 30, 2019
Last week's Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country produced few surprises with titles going with the form book, nevertheless there was some excellent races on the Tawhero Golf Course. There...
Read More
Successful season for the Curtain Bank
May 30, 2019
Successful season for the Curtain Bank. Volunteer, Brooke Sula (former WHS student) surrounded by curtains. The last day for the Curtain Bank is on Tuesday, June 4. It is at the All Saints Hall...
Read More
Tawhero School students going to Waiouru Army Museum
May 30, 2019
Tawhero School students going to Waiouru Army Museum – thanks to Freemasons Principal, Karleen Marshall on the left with Darol on the right with, from the right standing, teacher Rosalie Irwin...
Read More
Troy Bullock finishes 2nd in National Enduro Series
May 30, 2019
WHS student, Troy Bullock finishes 2nd in National Enduro Series! Whanganui junior Troy Bullock on his way to second at the North Island Cross Country Series where he accumulated enough points...
Read More
Cadet Forces work honoured
May 29, 2019
Charles Quirk with the wahaika awarded to him by No 9 Squadron Support Committee. Photo / Supplied Charles Quirk was recently presented a 4th clasp to his New Zealand Cadet Forces Medal by mayor...
Read More
Darol is volunteer of the month
May 29, 2019
Volunteer of the Month: Darol Pointon, former WHS staff member.PHOTO / Paul Brooks Darol Pointon started volunteering in 1959. “I had a boss who was in Rotary and in Braille Week, as they...
Read More
Good win for WHS A1 Netball team
May 29, 2019
Whanganui High School defender Kara Adrole was joined by newcomer Tima Tuinasoni in defence on Monday night. PHOTO / Bevan Conley You might think Lisa Murphy would be crowing following a 62-43...
Read More
Heath McKenzie takes son role in Vicar of Dibley
May 29, 2019
Colin McKinney (left) and Heath McKenzie play father and son in Amdram's production of The Vicar of Dibley. PHOTO / Paul Brooks Essential Vicar of Dibley characters are David and Hugo...
Read More
Juggling two jobs at theatre for new show
May 29, 2019
Brie Parkinson, former WHS student, with her assistance production manager.Photo / Supplied Brie Parkinson is busy juggling two important roles at the moment — mother to her adorable...
Read More
Music fundraiser for Kayak students
May 29, 2019
Nigel Brooke presents a concert to raise funds for local kayakers.PHOTO / Paul Brooks Osteopath and musician Nigel Brooke has been dogged with ill health recently, but it hasn’t stopped him...
Read More
