TONIGHT - Our Kids Online

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We are delighted to welcome back to Whangaparāoa, Filmmaker and Author Rob Cope, sharing his messaging about understanding our kids’ online world.  A straight-talking and hilarious presentation 'About keeping our kids safe'.

Join us tonight for an in-person evening all about keeping your kids safe online! This event is perfect for parents who want to get the scoop on cyber safety, learn practical tips, and ask those tricky questions. Don’t miss out on a chance to connect, learn, and feel confident about your child’s online world! 

Please note this presentation is designed for parents, and is an adults only event. 

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

WW2 Presentation

Written by: Leah Edgecombe-Gomez
(Year 10)

To bring history beyond the pages of a textbook, Holocaust survivor Bob Narev visited our school to recount his experiences as a German-Jewish child during the Holocaust.

Rather than leaving the past behind, Bob, and his wife Freda, dedicated their time to educating young Kiwis.They recognised the declining awareness, and made it their mission to ensure the past is not forgotten. As a result, he travels from school to school; sharing and recounting his personal experience as a child in a Czech concentration camp. By sharing his experiences, Bob offered the students at Whangaparāoa College a first-hand perspective on one of history's darkest times.

Hearing a survivor recount their own experiences teaches young minds the devastating effects of war far beyond the capabilities of a textbook. His visit was a valuable opportunity for students to reflect on the importance of remembering the past, and our responsibility for future generations.

Cultural & Performing Arts Prizegiving

Last week, we celebrated the talent, dedication, and creativity of our learners at the Whangaparāoa College Cultural & Performing Arts Prizegiving. The event recognised the incredible contributions of learners involved in Music, Pasifika Performance, Kapa Haka, Drama, and Dance, as well as the talented tech crew who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring every performance to life.

Our audience was treated to a fantastic showcase of performances throughout the evening, highlighting the diversity, passion, and outstanding talent within our Kura. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the hard work and commitment our learners bring to their cultural and performing arts journeys.
To all our award recipients, mahi tika ana! We are proud of your achievements and the dedication you continue to show in your chosen disciplines.

A heartfelt ngā mihi nui also goes to our incredible volunteer staff and community members. Your generosity, expertise, and passion play a vital role in supporting, guiding, and mentoring our learners. Thank you for the time and energy you give to nurturing the next generation of performers and cultural leaders.

Sporting Excellence Awards

We wrapped up last term by celebrating the incredible talent, dedication, and team spirit of our Whangaparāoa College sports community at our annual Sporting Excellence Prizegiving.

Congratulations to all our learner athletes and award winners on a fantastic season!

A huge thank you to our volunteer coaches, team managers, and learner coaches for the time, passion, and hard mahi they put in behind the scenes to make Whangaparāoa College sport thrive.

We also appreciate all the whānau and staff who joined us to celebrate. Here’s to another exciting year of Whangaparāoa College sport!

Milan Glintmeyer

Trades Academy

Written by: Connor Ingram
(Year 13)

Over past 6+ months at the Trades Academy, we have been working on renovating and improving the house on site while developing our practical construction skills and gaining a better understanding of the building industry. Recently, we have rebuilt the entire back end of the house and leveled it by approximately an inch to ensure that the structure is the same height. This was an important part of the project because having a level and stable structure is essential before continuing with further construction work. Through this process, we have gained experience in understanding how houses are supported, how structural adjustments are made, and why accuracy is important when working on an existing building.

We have also recently started removing the weatherboards from the outside of the house so that we can prepare the exterior for wrapping. This involves carefully taking off the old weatherboards without causing unnecessary damage to the underlying structure. While some of us have been removing the weatherboards, others have been measuring and cutting new weatherboards to the required sizes. This has allowed us to work together as a team, share responsibilities, and keep the project moving forward efficiently.

Another important part of our recent work has been installing additional blocks above the windows to prepare the house for the installation of the waterproof membrane. This is an important step in protecting the building from moisture and preventing potential water damage in the future. During this stage, we have also attracted the attention of Auckland Council through their surprise inspections. These inspections have helped highlight the importance of following building regulations, maintaining proper construction standards, and ensuring that the work is completed safely and correctly.

Overall, the work we have completed at the Trades Academy has given us valuable hands on experience in construction We have been able to apply what we have learned in a practical environment while improving our overall construction skills. Working on the house has also helped us understand the importance of planning precision and communication when completing a construction project big as this. As we continue working on the house, we will keep developing these skills and gaining experience that will be useful for future employment in the industry.

Auckland Intermediate Schools Art Exhibition

The annual Auckland Intermediate Schools Art Exhibition final selections have been made, and 15 of our Whangaparāoa College learners have artwork selected!
This is a prestigious exhibition with more than 30 schools exhibiting work and is the highlight of the year for Year 7 and 8 Visual Arts teachers and students alike.

Acrylic paint and collage

• Jano Jansen van Rensburg
• Maddox Fabillar
• Alexia Elmiger
  

Acrylic paint

• Livvy Muller
• Isabelle Ng
• Mila White
• Charlie Saggers
  

Cardboard relief and Acrylic paint

• Oliver Ardin

Cardboard relief, Acrylic paint and glitter

• Sofia Martin
• Marie McKenzie
  

Mixed media sculpture

• Elijah Natan
• Aleah Hadley
• Indie Hargreaves
• Sienna Webster Davis
• Zoeya Khurram
  

The exhibition is held in Silo 6 at the Wynyard Quarter in the city.​

Free Entry - pop along to support our learners!