WHS Newsletter | Issue 4.01 | 13 October | 2023

Principal's Message

Kia ora and welcome to the end of a great first week back. 

As previously mentioned, this is a very important term in which we not only get to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in the Arts, Sports and Academics, but it is also the time in which we expect students to work and study hard and to bring a real focus and determination to their learning, progress and achievement. Junior Exams, including the Literacy and Numeracy corequisites commence in Week 4 and senior NCEA exams commence in Week 5 on Monday 6 November. See below for more details, including ways to support students in managing their stress and wellbeing.

Yesterday, we held the 10th annual WHSF Golf Fundraiser at Millbrook. The event was a huge success, as we had a sold-out field and enjoyed impeccable weather. Our sincere gratitude goes to Millbrook for their incredible support of this worthy cause. We also extend our thanks to all the WHSF Trustees and golfers who participated in making this day both fun and successful. Together, we raised nearly $40,000!

At the end of last term, we did some work on both the school’s Strategic Plan and also the Sports Strategic Plan. These have now been finalised, and you can find both below. Our strategic plans drive the direction and focus for the upcoming years and we thank everyone for their contributions to these important documents.

Next week we will hold a full-school assembly to announce the winners of the 2023 House Competition, to thank the 2023 Student Leaders, and to welcome and congratulate the incoming 2024 Student Leaders, including House Leaders. Additionally, we will be holding the first of our annual award ceremonies - our 2023 Sporting Blues awards. 

A great newsletter follows, including a wonderful letter about our students who participated in the National Hillary Challenge Adventure Racing competition over the holidays and our Nouméa Immersion Trip, so be sure to have a read.

Ngā mihi nui,

Oded Nathan
Principal

Seniors - Tutorial Week and NCEA Exams

Tutorial Week begins on Tuesday 31st October and runs through until Friday 3rd November. Tutorial Week provides an opportunity for senior students to attend revision sessions with their respective subject teachers as they turn their attention to preparation for NCEA External Examinations.

Students have been advised that our expectation is that they are either in timetabled classes for tutorials, or offsite doing independent revision.

Senior end of year external exams begin on Monday 6 November, the NZQA Exam Timetable can be found via the link below. Students should have received a copy of their exam admission slip, this will detail each exam they are entered in and when these exams take place. 

For a number of our students, performance in these upcoming examinations will determine whether or not they achieve a significant qualification. To that end, we strongly encourage students to use the resources below to prepare a comprehensive revision programme that covers the relevant course content for each subject.

NZQA Information and Preparation for Digital Exams

Students will be using the NZQA exam platform for their Digital exams. This will be the first time for the Year 11 students, they are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the platform by utilising the practice activities and digital past papers. It is essential to ensure that students' devices are 'exam ready.' For a helpful guide, refer to the Digital Exams Student Checklist below.

Students must set up an NZQA learner login to access exam papers. Most students will have already completed this task. Within the MyNZQA learner portal, students can view results, apply for reviews or reconsiderations, order certificates, request a Record of Achievement, make general requests, and upload digital submissions for marking (new in 2024).

Junior Exams - Week 4 (30 October - 3 November)

Junior students have important end of year exams coming up in Week 4 of this term. A reminder that we schedule these to provide valuable exposure to formal exam conditions, similar to what they can expect from NCEA. These exams also provide an opportunity to review key subject material, consolidate understanding of important concepts and develop the resilience and self-management skills needed to navigate the challenges of NCEA successfully.

Year 9 students will be sitting three exams: English, Maths and Social Studies. Their other subjects will have summative assessments built into the remaining teaching and learning programme for the year.

Year 10 students will also be sitting three exams: English, Maths and Science. Likewise, their other subjects will  have summative assessments built into the remaining teaching and learning programme for the year. Additionally, the NCEA Reading, Writing and Numeracy co-requisite exams will run during this time, though not all Year 10 students will be participating in these. We will be sending out more detailed information about these next week to students and their parents / caregivers, so please keep an eye out for this correspondence.

The exam timetable can be seen below: please note that wherever students do not have an exam scheduled they will be in their regular class (as seen on their Portal).

Subject teachers will be scheduling revision lessons in the leadup to these assessments, so every student should know exactly what is going to be expected of them. We do ask that as parents / caregivers you please support your student by encouraging them to set aside some time each evening and during the weekends to review their course work.

NCEA Pizza Nights at the Public Library

The QLDC Libraries are providing study space and free pizza on the 19th and 26th of October. Book yourself a space!

Branches Update

Branches Camp Workday 17 November
Today students were sent a form for their participation in the Branches camp fundraiser that has been running for over 15 years. It is a crucial initiative to help bridge the funding gap for Branches Camp. All students, whether going to branches or not are expected to use this day to raise between $70 - $120 in exchange for doing meaningful work in the community. Students can use an existing job to generate these funds, they can also seek out other jobs that also may be of interest to them for future vocation. In the event that students are unable to secure a job, the Branches Camp Trust is able to provide work for the day. It is very important that they fill out the form before Friday, October 20.  Jane Bamford of the Branches Trust along with teachers will be following up with this process.

Other Information
Early next week students will find out whether they are allocated to Camp 1 (28 November - 4 December) or Camp 2 (5 - 11 December), this information will be posted for students in Google Classroom. Student availability has already been communicated (sporting commitments etc.). Mr Mac will be following up with students currently not intending to attend Branches next week and providing some options that may assist in their attendance at the camp.

As a reminder, a donation for the camp has been added to student accounts, but it is only a portion of the actual cost. Any contribution, even a partial one, is appreciated. If you would like to pay an additional student’s donation, you can do so by clicking on the following link.  https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/254041

Ākonga Passport Prize Draw

On Monday our junior students who have achieved their Ākonga Bronze, Silver or Gold awards so far this year had their names put in a prize draw which took place at Break 3 in the Foyer

Whakamihi, congratulations to the following winners!

Chocolate:
Justin Pelayo
Ella Day
Libby Smith
Evie Nickels

Canteen Voucher:
Olivia Grace
Martina Fuentes
Dylan Lelievre
Kerys Duffy
Buddhisha Aroolanunden
Caitlin Roberts
Allen Gabriel Lasac
Ashley Wilcox
Adarsh Chand

AJ Hackett Kawarau Zipride Voucher:
Nina Matulino
Harper Follows

AJ Hackett Nevis Swing Tandem Voucher:
Lorenza Jarvis

House Competition Showdown with Wakamaths

This week marked the culmination of the annual House competition, Wakamaths. Junior and senior teams from each House engaged in a series of challenging mathematical tasks. Each team, consisting of a minimum of three and a maximum of four members, included a designated 'runner.' The competition was charged with high stakes and intense energy, with the announcement of the 2023 House champions at next week's full school assembly.

A Remarkable Debut for WHS Hillary Challenge Team

A huge congratulations to our Hillary Challenge team who finished 3rd at the National Finals! This is an awesome achievement for WHS’ first time attending the event, and gives the team automatic qualification for the 2024 finals. The team put in a lot of hard work in preparation for the event and performed well throughout an intensive 5 days of mentally and physically challenging tasks. Well done Pete Davis, Jude Deaker, Jess Hudson, Siena Mackley, Zara Mackley, Elsbeth Purdue, Tom Schenk and Seb Watson!A massive thank you to the incredible group of parents for their mahi behind the scenes, with a special shout out to team managers Richard Mackley and Ursula Davis for their support up at Tongariro. We also thank all of the organisations and businesses who have supported the team with funding, venue use, t-shirts, printing, produce and prizes. We are super grateful of the collective effort that went into this event from parents and the local community and very proud of the students' achievement. WHS is fast becoming one of NZ’s top adventure racing schools. Well done all!

We received a glowing letter of appreciation from Karl Domeracki, teacher and Hillary Outdoors Education Centre instructor, see below.

Nouméa 2023 - An Unforgettable French Immersion Adventure

In the waning days before the holiday season, an intrepid group of 27 Year 12 and 13 French students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Nouméa. This trip marked a significant milestone as it was the first overseas school excursion since 2019, making it all the more special.

For an entire week, these adventurous souls had an extraordinary range of experiences awaiting them. They were immersed in the rich tapestry of the French language while being warmly hosted by local French families. This allowed them to delve into the heart of French culture and truly experience the unique Melanesian way of life. From exploring a tiny island nestled in the world's largest lagoon to basking in the crystal-clear, inviting waters, their days were filled with exciting new adventures.
Thrills reached new heights as they embarked on a mesmerizing zip-lining escapade, soaring amidst the towering New Caledonian endemic trees. The students also had the honour of meeting the New Zealand ambassador and performing their school waiata.

To further enhance their language skills, they attended a local language school, solidifying their grasp of French in an authentic setting. It was an action-packed week filled with diverse activities and discoveries that made it feel like a journey far longer than just seven days.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated teachers who provided unwavering support throughout this adventure: Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Denney.  Thank you to Niki Davies from Xtravel for all her work behind the flights. Lastly, but certainly not least, a resounding 'merci beaucoup' to each student who participated. Your boundless enthusiasm, unwavering curiosity, and fearless willingness to embrace new experiences transformed this trip into an unforgettable and fantastique adventure. Your collective spirit truly made this a journey to remember, and it will undoubtedly serve as a cherished memory for years to come.

Merci beaucoup!!!
Mr Guillaume Charton
Head of Learning Area - Languages

Students' highlights from the Nouméa trip

Going to Nouméa was an incredible experience. I loved getting to know my host family, exploring Nouméa, enjoying the sunshine, and practicing my French. Ruby Rose

This Nouméa trip has been the highlight of this year. Meeting my host family was a great experience and I'm lucky to have had them during this exchange. Ben Jordan

My favourite part of the trip was the homestay family because they helped us learn French culture and improve our understanding of french. Paige Jones

I loved sharing a great experience with great people. Mia Pagan

My favourite part about the trip was going out to the island- Sylvan Lawn

I'm 100% staying in contact with my host family. Everyone should experience that kind of culture shift. Trips like these are definitely worth it.  Daphne Ricket

The whole trip itself was a once in a life trip experience but one my favorite part of the trip was definitely going to Phare Amedee. From snorkelling with all the different kinds of fish, to walking up the thousands of stairs to get to the top of the lighthouse and seeing the incredible view, but also the staff doing traditional dances, and can't forget going out on the glass bottom boat and seeing turtles!  Jemima Mckay- Lund

In Nouméa, I learned that embracing new experiences and friendships can turn an ordinary trip into an extraordinary adventure. Tess Vermeir

My highlight of the trip was being at Phare Amédée island. There was so much to do like snorkelling, walking up the light house, watching the dancers at lunch or going on the glass bottom boat to see the coral and sea life. The views at the top of the lighthouse were so pretty as well. Phoebe Ide

Pour moi, quelque chose que j'ai découvert pendant le séjour était la gentillesse des locaux. Les fois où j'ai parlé le plus naturellement étaient avec les gens dans les magasins ou dans mes rendez-vous chez le médecin. J'ai trouvé que tout le monde-la sont content de vous aider et ils vous encouragent beaucoup de parler en français. J'ai adoré le voyage à Nouméa. Abby Fookes

My favourite part of the trip was the immersion, mainly going to the fantastic ice cream shop at Le Baïe de Citron. They were so kind and happy to talk to us in French about our trip, encouraging our whole group to speak and try to communicate our orders in French despite some of our terrible accents. Sara Warmington

I would say my top highlight would be the days spent at the beach and getting to explore Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons. I also enjoyed immersing myself in the host family's culture which definitely improved my French understanding and speaking. Ruby Dawson

My highlight was staying with the host family! My host parents were so kind and did everything they could to make me feel comfortable. I learnt so much from them! It was also so fun going with so many other people from the school because there was always someone to talk to. I made so many good memories. Georgia Chinn

Souvenirs of Nouméa

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Breast Cancer Brunch

The Community and Service Council will be continuing the well loved tradition of the breast cancer brunch this year. We will be running the event next friday the 20th of October during break 2. There will be heaps of yummy treats on offer kindly donated by Countdown, Fergs bakery, Ma Boulangerie, Balls and Bangles and Franks. There will be sweet treats, savoury treats and something for everyone. Please bring $5 cash and grab yourselves 2 items, See you all then!

Mila Lanuel
Community and Service Council

Junior School Reading Plus Acknowledgements

Sport and Active Recreation News

NZ Schools MTB Champs
The Skoda New Zealand Schools Mountain Bike Champs were held last week in Blenheim with some pretty awesome results from the six WHS students who competed in some massive fields. Stand out performance goes to Year 10 Malik Boatwright who won the U16 Boys Downhill event and was also the fastest senior male on the course. Well done Malik! Top 20 results below and a huge well done to all of our riders who competed.
Malik Boatwright: 1st U16 Boys Downhill, 2nd Enduro, 20th Cross Country
Indy Deavoll: 5th U16 Girls Downhill, 6th Enduro
Noah Miller: 6th U15 Boys Enduro, 18th Downhill
Brooklyn Collins: 11th U14 Boys Downhill
Finn Almog: 18th U16 Boys Downhill

Olympic Climbing Qualification Selection
Azaria Briscoe and Lucy Sinclair have confirmed placings in the Oceania Qualification event for the Olympics in combined Lead Boulder to be held in Melbourne in November. This is very exciting news for the girls and will be an incredible experience. We wish them both all the very best!

WHS Golfers Dominate for Otago at NZ Interprovincials
A huge congratulations to Nico Cheifetz, Josh Harris and Noah Novacek as well as former WHS students Jan Ebbinge and Ricky Kang who were all members of the Otago Junior Boys Interprovincial team who finished a very close second to Auckland at the New Zealand Junior Interprovincial Champs over the holidays. The boys showed a lot of ticker, coming from behind in most matches to steal wins. Well done boys on a superb result.

NZ Junior Freestyle Champs
A number of WHS snowsports athletes competed at the annual NZ Junior Freestyle Champs at Cardrona over the second week of the holidays. Competitor numbers were mixed but there was a good representation of other nations competing. Below were some of the standout results for WHS students. Well done to all who competed.
George Reddell: 1st U16 Boys Ski Rail Jam, 4th Slopestyle, 2nd Open Men's Skier Cross
Sam Riddle: 1st U18 Boys Ski Rail Jam
Keani Wilson: 2nd U18 Boys SB Rail Jam, 5th Slopestyle
Ben Clark: 5th U16 Boys Slopestyle
James Weber: 6th U16 Boys Slopestyle

NZSS Artistic Swimming Champs
Alisha Messingham and Anja Dayman competed as part of an 8-person Aqua Combo team at the NZSS Artistic Swimming Champs over the holidays. The team placed third. Alisha also placed third in her solo routine.

 Kai Milburn Back in Action
The tennis season is well underway now and a big congratulations to Year 12 Kai Milburn who recently won the Doubles tournament at the J30 Auckland U18 ITF and was also runner up in the Singles. As well as this Kai also finished runner up in the J100 Christchurch U18 ITF Doubles. A great start to what will no doubt be another busy and awesome season for Kai and the Milburn family.

New Zealand Youth Alpine Skiing Squad Selection
Congratulations to the following Wakatipu High School students who have been selected into the NZ Youth Alpine Squad. This is a great recognition for an awesome season of ski racing this year. April Bentley, Violet Smillie and Jessica McCaw were selected into the U16 Girls squad with Finn McCaw in the U16 Boys and Oliver Wilkins in the U14 Boys. Well done all!

Highlanders Schools Rugby Camp Selections
Three WHS were selected in the Highlanders Schools Rugby Camp that ran last week in Dunedin. Congratulations to Thomas Hulsman, Sam McAtamney and Harrison Miller. This an incredible achievement which caps off an awesome year for WHS Rugby. We are super proud of these boy's efforts over the season to be recognised at this level and have the opportunity for a big week of coaching and learning. Well done to Thomas' Blue team which won the internal match 22-14.

Springston Trophy 
23 teams and 110 riders competed in the 51st Springston Trophy, South Island's Premier New Zealand Pony Club event in Cromwell during the holidays. WHS riders Alma Taylor Wright, Libby Smith (juniors), Heidi Green, Kendra Van Leeuwen (intermediate) and Abigail White (senior) competed in this team competition held over 3 days. Riders competed in Dressage, Cross Country and Show Jumping events. The Wakatipu team finished 11th overall and top Central Otago team. All riders had a great weekend, with special mention to Alma who came first and Kendra 3rd in their classes.

QISC Figure Skating Results
A number of WHS skaters competed in the Queenstown Ice Skating club Champs over the holidays. Megan Carr won both the adult silver 1 freeskate and interpretive programmes; Georgia Chinn won the advanced novice grade; Sabine Edmonds won the intermediate novice and Shiloh Thurston was 2nd in Youth Interpretive Silver. The final competition for the competitive season was the NZ Nationals which Megan, Sabine and Georgia all qualified to compete in. 

Otago Country Rugby Maori Reps
Six WHS boys competed for Otago Country Maori U15 and U17 teams at Te Waipounamu Māori Rugby tournament on Saturday 7th October. Rihari Hollebon, Havyn Cooney and Keanu Kaihe played in the U17 team while Tamatea Kopa, Tai Te Paa and Lucius Lockhart all played in the U15 team. The boys did their whānau, iwi and hāpu all proud. They played their hearts out and were respectful on and off the fields. The boys were also lucky enough to have their jerseys presented to them by ex All Black Kees Meeuws.

1st XI Get Their Season Underway
It was great to get some pre-season cricket under the belt last weekend for our 1st XI Boys team, despite the chilly spring conditions. Our team took on the North-West Cricket Club from Christchurch in a tight game which we lost by 10 runs. It is always good to be challenged in the pre-season to what will be a big year for the team. Well done to Toby Gallie and Harry Walker-Leach who earned the MVP awards with fantastic bat and ball performances.

Sports Team Fundraisers - Please Support If You Can

Get2Go Nationals - Fundraising 
The WHS Get2Go Adventure Racing Team has qualified for the Torpedo 7 Get2Go National Finals, and they need your support to get there! The intensive 5-day event is held at the Hillary Outdoors Centre in Tongariro in the first week of December. You can support the team by ordering Kai Pai pies and savouries.
https://wakatipuhighschoolget2gopies.raiseit.co.nz/team
Orders close on Sunday 5th November. Pick up will be on Thursday 23rd November at WHS from 3-5pm. We appreciate your support!

1st XI Boys Cricket Fundraisers - Tour to Sri Lanka
Check out these two awesome fundraising opportunities for our 1st XI Boys Cricket team over the coming six weeks as they get ready for their trip to Sri Lanka in the Term 1 holidays next year. Get out there and support the lads if you can!

Opportunities to Get Involved

Pickleball
The Queenstown Pickleball Club will be running free sessions on a Tuesday afterschool (3.30-5pm) in Pouākai. The sessions will start next Tuesday (17th October) and run until week 9 (5th December). Students of all year levels and abilities are welcome. These are 'open' sessions for you to learn some new skills and play games with your friends. Grab your mates and come along for a fun hit around! If you would like to attend please complete the sign up form below so we can get an idea of numbers: https://forms.gle/ufNkg6x45mi4y4W4A

Bike Wanaka 6 Hour Event
Dean's Bank 6 Hour is back, this time shorter, faster, more fun! Ride with a team of up to 4 (taking turns) around a 10km single track loop - Dean's Bank or ride it solo in a 3 or 6 hour category. We have special pricing for youth and loads of spot prizes to give away. Teams - each person is to register and pay the entry fee individually, and enter your team name in the entry form. Entry Form: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=317044

Keep Us Informed
The sports department would love to hear from you if you know of any awesome achievements from our students so that we can celebrate these as a school. Please send through details and photos to lnathan@wakatipu.school.nz.

Support Sport at WHS
Jump on board and support the team by liking or following the Wakatipu High School Sports Facebook page. This is the best way to stay informed and up to date with the successes of our athletes and teams and help celebrate their great achievements. https://www.facebook.com/WakatipuHighSchoolSports/ 

Laura Nathan
Director of Sport

Arts Department News

WHS Performing Arts Night at Te Atamira

Please join us for an evening at Te Atamira on Saturday, Oct 21 where we celebrate some of the Performing Arts achievements from 2023. Included are the recent Theatrefest national winners with their production of “That time. That Place.”

We'll also feature three of our singer/songwriters, all of whom have made it onto the national Play It Strange songwriting albums. Rounding it up are the Jazz Combo and Ensemble groups who achieved highly in both the Southern Jam Youth Jazzfest and Invercargill schools event.

Doors open at 6.30pm with the event starting at 7.00pm.

Tickets can be purchased  here:https://nz.patronbase.com/_TeAtamira/Productions/WHSP/Performances

Rodger Fox Big Band featuring King Kapisi

WHS are fortunate to have a Jazz Band Workshop with the Rodger Fox Big Band in the afternoon of  Thursday 19th October.

Rodger Fox Big Band featuring King Kapisi with Erna Ferry will then be performing in the WHS Theatre that evening. 

Tickets for the concert are available for everyone through the link below.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/rodger-fox-big-band-featuring-king-kapisi-with-erna-ferry/queenstown/tickets

Central Soundwave

The annual Central Soundwave competition is happening at 5.30pm on Sunday 5th November at Yonder.  Huge thanks to Rockformation and Whakatipu Youth Trust for their support in creating this opportunity.

Posters are up all around the school with details on where to find more information.

Yonder Cafe - 14 Church Street, Queenstown

Register online

Artist of the Week - Sara Warmington Year 12 Painting

Sara is a very thoughtful, self-motivated artist. Her art is true to her character.

“My art theme encompasses a journey through Central Europe, from the tops of the Alps down to the forests and the calm ponds of the flatlands. The paintings include old crumbling architecture that is so prominent in that part of the world. I have chosen it because it brings a calm, peaceful feeling that brings me happiness and joy. I have drawn inspiration from Monet, Van Gogh and Marcel Wibault as they have all shown the area and free brushstroke style I have always loved. I was also inspired by the movie The Sound of Music and the Austrian setting of the film, with the bright colours and panoramic views of the mountains.”

Play It Strange Album

The Cyber Hippies (Stefan Hall and Lincoln Reddell), Billie Carey and Jack Speedy have all been recording their songs at Sublime Studios for the latest Lion Foundation Play It Strange album.  We look forward to the album release later this month.   

Screenshot from the Play It Strange Facebook page of Jack Speedy recording his Lion Foundation song

Cultural Blues Reminder - Wednesday, 25 October

The Cultural Blues awards night will be held at the WHS theatre on Wednesday of Week 3. Recipients and their families have been invited, but please remember to fill out the online form to help us collect final numbers. 

Important Dates Coming Up in the Arts

Oct 19 - Jazz Band Workshop with Rodger Fox Big Band featuring King Kapisi

Oct 21  -  Jazz Band, Queenstown Village Green performance - 12pm start

Oct 21 - Theatrefest group, Jazz Band, Jack Speedy and Mala Januszkiewicz all performing at Te Atamira with the    evening starting at 7.00pm. 

Oct 25  - WHS Cultural Blues (Various Music and Entertainment - Invite Only)

Oct 27 -  Y13 Prizegiving (Combo/Ensemble Performing)

Oct 28 -  Jazz at the Blues Bar at Maya Music (Combo/EnsemblePerforming)

Oct 29 -  Y11/12 Prizegiving (Ensemble/Combo Performing)

Nov 5 -   Central Soundwaves - Yonder Cafe 5.30pm

Nov 7 -   Senior Folio Exhibition

Let Us Know

The Arts department would like to know about any artistic achievements that students have attained outside of school be it in Drama, Dance, Music or Visual Arts. Please send through details and photos to mparker@wakatipu.school.nz

Support the Arts

We are always looking for local professional performing and visual artists to visit our school and run workshops for our students. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Monica Parker the Arts Coordinator at  mparker@wakatipu.school.nz 

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Follow our school’s Instagram page for recent successes or news within the school’s Arts Department at whsartdepartment.

Careers

BDO Southern Lakes & Central Otago Accounting Scholarship

Are you a Wakatipu High School student who dreams of becoming an accountant? If so, the BDO Southern Lakes & Central Otago Accounting Scholarship could be your ticket to success! 

The BDO Southern Lakes & Central Otago Accounting Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to students of Wakatipu High School to enable them to attend a University in New Zealand and study towards a career in Accounting. The scholarship award also includes an incredible opportunity for work experience as an intern during university breaks.

BDO is an accounting firm with 20 offices throughout New Zealand and over 1,700 globally. 

If you love this region and want to get into the accounting world, then this is the scholarship for you.

Please note that the application deadline is 27th October. We have attached the scholarship application form along with further scholarship information below.

Ray and Elizabeth Clarkson Scholarship

The  Ray and Elizabeth Clarkson Scholarship is now accepting applications. This grant, worth $2,500, is available for first-year Humanities students studying at any university in New Zealand in 2024.

This scholarship was established by the Lakes District Museum in honour of Ray and Elizabeth Clarkson, who were teachers from Invercargill. They retired to Wakatipu and were passionate about subjects such as History, English, Politics, Performing and Visual Arts. Their generous contribution to the museum led to the creation of this scholarship. Don't miss this opportunity - applications close Friday 20 October at 5 pm - see details below!

St George's University for Medicine

We are pleased to welcome Bridget Egan, the representative for St. George's University of Medicine to WHS on Tuesday 17th October.

St. George's University is a world-class medical university that provides the highest number of new doctors working in the USA and has approximately 6,000 medical students. They offer their program in the UK and Grenada, with the final two years of teaching hospitals being in the USA or UK.  Students can gain direct entry from NZ High School.

We understand that admission to medical school in New Zealand can be very competitive, and students may be interested in exploring alternative options. We invite interested students to attend this presentation in OK8 at 11:45 am where they can learn more about the opportunities provided by St. George's University of Medicine. 

If you're interested in checking out our latest Careers newsletter, click on the link below!

WHS Foundation

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