Western Springs College Explained

Western Springs College
Motto:Whāia te mātauranga.
Type:State Co-educational secondary school(Year 9–13)
Established:circa
Coordinates:-36.8625°N 174.7172°W
Principal:Ivan Davis (WSC)[1]
Chris Selwyn (NPoW)[2]
Roll:
Decile:8P[3]
Moe:48
Homepage:westernsprings.school.nzwaiorea.school.nz

Western Springs College is a state co-educational secondary school located in Western Springs, an inner suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. Western Springs College and Ngā Puna o Waiōrea teach collaboratively on one campus. The school educates approximately students, from Years 9 to 13 (ages 13 to 18). The school was originally part of Seddon Memorial Technical College, but was moved to the current Western Springs site in 1964.

History

The school was originally called Seddon Memorial Technical College even after being resited to Motions Rd till 1968 when renamed Seddon High school.[4] .

Facilities

The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) is located adjacent to the school grounds.

Achievements

In 2015, Mercy Williams of Western Springs College had won $500 at the Play It Strange Wero Songwriting Competition for her song, Embrace the Day.[5]

In 2016, the school was the top-ranked school for both boys and girls, by the Metro Magazine.[6]

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ivan Davis appointed new WSC principal. Western Springs College. 2016. 25 April 2018.
  2. https://waiorea.school.nz/our-story/. Our Story - Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
  3. Web site: Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools. Ministry of Education. 25 April 2018.
  4. School yearbooks
  5. Web site: Auckland student wins Play it Strange songwriting competition. Collins, Hugh. Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax NZ. 29 September 2015. 25 April 2018.
  6. The best schools in Auckland 2016. Wilson, Simon. Metro Magazine. August 2016. 51, 56.
  7. Web site: Che Fu remembers his roots. Russell, Nicola. Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax NZ. 2 January 2011. 25 April 2018.
  8. Web site: Joel Little: The man behind Lorde. Duff, Michelle. Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax NZ. 16 November 2014. 25 April 2018.
  9. News: NZ on Screen. 25 April 2018.
  10. News: Courtney Sina Meredith: Why I push so hard. 7 August 2016. E-Tangata - A Māori and Pasifika Sunday magazine. 25 April 2018. en.
  11. Web site: Viliami Ofahengaue | Player Profile | Classic Wallabies .
  12. Web site: Supergroove. Shute, Gareth. 19 July 2013. 4 December 2019.