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Headmaster’s Newsletter 31 July 2015

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Dear Parents and Guardians

We have had an action packed week two of Term with lots of activities going on.  It has been Maori Language week, our own Languages Week, we had our Information Evening last night and the week culminated today with our first ever Grandparents Day which was a great success.  Thank you to all the grandparents that came along, and to the PTA for organising the refreshments for all of our guests both today and last night at the Information Evening.

If you have some time available next Thursday evening, I would highly recommend the Gala Concert.  It is a real highlight of our annual calendar – details are below.

Have a nice weekend.

Regards
David Ferguson
Headmaster

Enrolment Information

Enrolment Forms are available here

  • In Zone Interviews: 11th& 12th August 2015 (11th 12noon – 4pm, 12th 12noon – 8pm)
  • Out of Zone Interviews: 18th & 19th August 2015 (18th 9am – 4pm, 19th 9am – 8pm)

 2015 Grandparents’ Day

This morning Westlake Boys hosted our first-ever Grandparents’ Day. 250 grandparents joined their grandsons for a school tour, followed by Assembly and a particularly lively morning tea. The occasion was a special highlight of a particularly busy Westlake week.Amidst the Westlake grandparents who enjoyed a morning in the company of their grandsons were four former Westlake students and an additional 40 grandparents who were last involved with Westlake when their own sons attended several years ago.
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As Westlake Boys heads into its second half century we find ourselves in the exciting position of creating traditions, such as Grandparents’ Day, that will become part of Westlake culture.Judging by the enthusiastic, happy family groups who were part of our inaugural Grandparents’ Day, it’s heartening to know that, as extended family members become increasingly involved with the school’s  activities, the Westlake experience will be enhanced for all members of our community for many years to come.
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 More images will be uploaded on the Westlake Boys Facebook page soon.
Gala Poster 2015

International Languages Week

This week, Westlake Boys High School celebrated the Maori Language Week and the International Languages Week. It is a great opportunity for our whole school community to celebrate our proud Maori heritage, embrace our vibrant and diverse cultures and consider the importance of languages in shaping our own cultural identities and global perspectives.  This week has been an action-packed week, too. The whole staff learned a Waiata and practiced our Maori pronunciation. Form classes had fun having a go at guessing what additional languages our talented staff can speak. The Year 9 students were engaged in a cross-curricular “FIFA” project which looked at the impact of sports on various cultures. Laurence Larson, a Kiwi musician working in China, talked to our Chinese students about how languages has opened doors for him. Other cultural activities that took place in class included calligraphy, cooking, origami and a Karaoke competition. The list goes on. We are pleased that the Maori Language Week and the International Languages Week have been so well-received and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us.
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Te Aranga – Māori Student Study Club – Term 3

Are you looking for extra time to catch up on work?  Do you need some support with your assessments?

Then come to TE ARANGA – which is the new name for the Māori student study club.  It happens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes in P1. If you would like to know more please see Mr Te Wano in P1.

Kapa Haka – Term 3

Kapa Haka will take place every Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes in P1 and is suitable for all year groups and abilities. Kapa Haka practices also continue on Mondays and Wednesdays 3.30-4.30pm at Westlake Girls High School.  For further queries, please see Mr Te Wano in P1.

2015 Leavers’ Merchandise

This week marks the commencement of activities for our 2015 Leavers. Westlake Boys’ High School Leavers merchandise items detailed below are on sale until Friday 7th August 2015.  Samples can be fitted at the Uniform Shop after 1.00pm.Leavers’ MerchandiseThis year’s Leavers merchandise consists of:
  • Leavers’ Sports Tee Shirt
  • Leavers’ Hoodie (with nickname)
  • Leavers’ ¾ Tee Shirt (with nickname)
  • Westlake Graduation ring (sterling silver)

Please click here for order form and further information.

Leavers Gear Leaflet 2015

Community Curriculum and Option Selection Evenings

Te Kura Tamatāne o Ururoto

Ngā pō whakamārama i te marautanga me te whiringa kaupapa

Nau mai, haere mai, e te iwi, ki ngā pō whakamārama nei, mo te tau 2015. He tono tēnei ki ngā mātua o ngā tama i ngā tau 9 me te 10. He wā tēnei e ako ai koe mo te mātauranga o Aotearoa, me pēhea koe e tautoko ai i tō tama, ā, me pēhea hoki koe e āwhina ai i tō tama ki te whiriwhiri kaupapa mo te tau 2016 neke atu.

E whā ngā hui ā pō ka tū ki te Wharekai Kaimahi o te kura. Ka āhua 45 meneti te roa o ia hui.

6.00 i te pō – Rāhina, 3 o Here turi kōkā: Pō whakamārama i te marautanga me te whiringa kaupapa mo te iwi o Korea: He pō tēnei ka whakamāramatia me pēhea te āwhina i tō tama kia angitū ai a ia i te mātauranga o Aotearoa; ā, ka whakamāramatia ngā kōrero katoa ki te reo o Korea.

6.00 i te pō – Rātū, 4 o Here turi kōkā: Pō whakamārama i te marautanga me te whiringa kaupapa mo te iwi o Haina: He pō tēnei ka whakamāramatia me pēhea te āwhina i tō tama kia angitū ai a ia i te mātauranga o Aotearoa; ā, ka whakamāramatia ngā kōrero katoa ki te reo o Haina.

6.00 i te pō – Rātū, 11 o Here turi kōkā: Pō whakamārama i te marautanga me te whiringa kaupapa mo te iwi Māori: He pō tēnei ka whakamāramatia me pēhea te āwhina i tō tama kia angitū ai a ia i te mātauranga o Aotearoa; ā, hei Māori hoki.

6.00 i te pō – Rāpare, 13 o Here turi kōkā: Pō whakamārama i te marautanga me te whiringa kaupapa mo te iwi o Korea: He pō tēnei ka whakamāramatia me pēhea te āwhina i tō tama kia angitū ai a ia i te mātauranga o Aotearoa.

Ko te tūmanako ia, ka kite i a koe. He kaupapa, he huarahi, pai ēnei momo hui hei ako i ngā āhuatanga e pā ana ki tō tamaiti mātauranga, ā, hei āwhina hoki i a koe ki te ārahi i a ia mo ngā rā kei te heke mai nei.

Whakamōhiotia mātou mehemea ka haere mai koe ki tētahi o ēnei hui. Mehemea ka haere mai koe ki te hui Māori, hui Pasifika rānei, tēnā, whakamōhiotia a Barb Sutherland; īmera: bsutherland@westlake.school.nz waea rānei: 09 410 8667, me te 703. Mehemea ka haere mai koe ki te hui Korea, tēnā, whakamōhiotia a Mr K Ahn; īmera: kahn@westlake.school.nz waea rānei: 09 410 8667, me te 789. Mehemea ka haere mai koe ki te hui Haina, tēnā, whakamōhiotia a Mrs J Tang; īmera: jtang@westlake.school.nz waea rānei: 09 410 8667, me te 789.

Community Curriculum and Option Selection Evenings

Westlake Boys High School would like to invite members of our school communities to attend our 2015 Curriculum and Option Selection Evenings. We would like to meet parents of students who are currently in Years 9 and 10, and who would like to learn a little more about New Zealand education, about how to support their son, and about how to help him make wise course choices for 2016 and beyond.

We are running four evenings in the school Staffroom. Each will last around 45 minutes.

6.00pm Monday 3rd August: Korean Curriculum and Option Selection Evening. This evening will explain how to help your son succeed in the New Zealand education system, and will be translated into Korean.

6.00pm Tuesday 4th August: Chinese Curriculum and Option Selection Evening. This evening will explain how to help your son succeed in the New Zealand education system, and will be translated into Chinese.

6.00pm Tuesday 11th August: Māori Curriculum and Option Selection Evening. This evening will explain how to make important choices for your son’s future, and will also talk about helping our Māori students to achieve as Māori.

6.00pm Thursday 13th August: Pasifika Curriculum and Option Selection Evening. This evening will explain how to make important choices for your son’s future, and will also talk about helping our Pasifika students be successful in their studies.

We look forward to seeing you. These evenings will be a valuable way to learn a little more about your son’s education and will help you guide him as he thinks about his future.

Please let us know if you are going to attend any of the evenings. If you are going to attend the Māori or Pasifika evenings, please contact Mrs B Sutherland on bsutherland@westlake.school.nz or 09 410 8667 extension 703. If you are going to attend the Korean evening, please contact Mr K Ahn on kahn@westlake.school.nz or 09 410 8667 extension 789. If you are going to attend the Chinese evening, please contact Mrs J Tang on jtang@westlake.school.nz or 09 410 8667 extension 789.

웨스트레이크 남자 고등학교커뮤니티 교육과정 및 옵션 선택의 밤웨스트레이크 남자 고등학교는 2015 교육과정 및 옵션 선택의 밤에 커뮤니티 회원님을 초대하길 원합니다. 현재 9~10 학년 학생들의 부모님들, 뉴질랜드 교육에 대해 조금 더 배우고 싶으신 분들, 자녀를 돕고 싶으신 분들, 그리고 2016년의 현명한 과목 선택에 도움이 되고자 하시는 분들 모두 만나 뵙길 원합니다.행사는 4회에 걸쳐 학교 교무실에서 열리게 됩니다. 각각 약 45분 정도 진행됩니다.8월 3일 월요일 오후 6시: 한인 교육과정 및 옵션 선택의 밤. 귀하의 자녀가 뉴질랜드 교육 시스템에서 성공하도록 도와줄 수 있는 방법을 설명하는 행사이며, 한국어로 통역됩니다.8월 4일 화요일 오후 6시: 중국인 교육과정 및 옵션 선택의 밤. 귀하의 자녀가 뉴질랜드 교육 시스템에서 성공하도록 도와줄 수 있는 방법을 설명하는 행사이며, 중국어로 통역됩니다.8월 11일 화요일 오후 6시: 마오리 교육과정 및 옵션 선택의 밤. 귀하의 자녀의 미래를 위해 중요한 선택을 할 수 있도록 설명하는 행사이며, 마오리 학생들이 마오리로서 성취함을 돕는 방법들도 얘기할 것입니다.8월 13일 목요일 오후 6시: 파시피카 교육과정 및 옵션 선택의 밤. 귀하의 자녀의 미래를 위해 중요한 선택을 할 수 있도록 설명하는 행사이며, 파시피카 학생들의 성공적인 학업을 돕는 방법들도 얘기할 것입니다.여러분의 참여를 기대합니다. 이 행사들은 귀하의 자녀의 교육에 대해 조금 더 배울 수 있는 소중한 기회가 될 것이며, 자녀가 계획하는 미래로 안내함에 도움이 될 것입니다.참석하기 원하실 경우 학교에 알려 주시길 바랍니다. 마오리나 파시피카 행사에 참석하기 원하실 경우 bsutherland@westlake.school.nz 또는 09 410 8667 내선 703을 통해 Mrs B Sutherland에게 문의 하시기 바랍니다. 한인 행사에 참석하기 원하실 경우 kahn@westlake.school.nz 또는 09 410 8667 내선 789를 통해 Mr K Ahn에게 문의 하시기 바랍니다. 중국 행사에 참석하기 원하실 경우 jtang@westlake.school.nz 또는 09 410 8667 내선 789를 통해 Mrs J Tang에게 문의 하시기 바랍니다.
西湖男子高中课程设置和如何选课的说明西湖男子高中诚挚的邀请学校社区成员来参加2015年课程设置和如何选课的说明会。如果您的儿子目前在九年级或者十年级,并且您愿意多了解一点有关新西兰的教育以及如何支持您的儿子和如何帮助他在2016年及以后的几年作出明智的课程选择,我们期待着您的出席。我们将在学校的教工休息室举行四场说明会。每场将持续大约45分钟。83日周下午6点:课程设置与如何选课的韩文说明会。此说明会将讲解如何帮助您的儿子在新西兰教育体系下获得成功,说明会内容将被翻译成韩文。84日周二下午6点:课程设置与如何选课的中文说明会。此说明会将讲解如何帮助您的儿子在新西兰教育体系下获得成功,说明会内容将被翻译成中文。811日周二下午6点:课程设置和如何选课的毛利说明会。此说明会涉及如何针对您儿子的未来做出重要选择,同时也将讲解如何帮助我们的毛利学生取得进步。813日周四下午6点:课程设置和如何选课的太平洋岛屿族裔说明会。此说明会将讲解如何针对您儿子的未来作出重要选择,同时也将讨论如何帮助我们的太平洋岛屿族裔的学生在学业上获得成功。我们期待着您的光临。这些活动可以有效的让您了解一些关于您儿子的教育,从而可以帮助您引导他关于他自己对自己未来的认知。如果你有意向参加其中的任何一个说明会,请您通知我们。如果您要参加毛利人或太平洋岛民说明会,请联系Mrs B Sutherland,邮箱bsutherland@westlake.school.nz或电话094108667分机703。如果你要参加韩文说明会,请联系Mr K Ahn,邮箱kahn@westlake.school.nz或电话094108667分机789。如果你要参加中文的说明会,请联系Mrs J Tang ,邮箱jtang@westlake.school.nz或电话094108667分机789。

Language Perfect Championships

Congratulations to Jien Lim and Joshua Chin who have earned, and been presented Elite Awards in the Language Perfect World Championships for 2015.Jien and Joshua answered 24,690 and 22,844 questions respectively during the competition, and outperformed more than 299,000 students to earn an Elite Award in this event, placing them in the top 0.2% of all competitors. Language Perfect July 2015

Important Dates:

3 August Korean Curriculum and Option Selection Evening 6.00pm
4 August Chinese Curriculum and Option Selection Evening 6.00pm
5 August Late Start PD – students arrive at school at 10.55am
6 August Westlake Schools Gala Concert (Session A: 5.00-6.30pm, Session B: 7.30-9.30pm)
10 August PTA Meeting
11 August Maori Curriculum and Option Selection Evening 6.00pm
11 & 12 August In Zone Enrolments for 2016 (see times in article above)
13 August Pasifika Curriculum and Option Selection Evening 6.00pm
14 August Westlakers Annual Reunion at 6.30pm
18 & 19 August Out of Zone Enrolments for 2016 (see times in article above)
24 August – 3 September End of Year Senior Examinations
26 August Board of Trustees Meeting
31 August – 5 September Winter Sports Tournament Week
17 September Winter Sports Photographs
21 September Senior Reports Issued
23 September Board of Trustees Meeting
25 September Senior Prizegiving 12.00pm
25 September End Term 3
28 September – 9 October Holiday Revision Programme
12 October Start Term 4

Rugby Results 25 July

1st XV vs Takapuna Grammar School

With the Woodhouse Shield at stake for the home match, Westlake started off with some receptive errors, putting themselves under pressure in the first 15 minutes of the match. Sturdy Westlake defence kept Takapuna Grammar at bay for long periods at a time with only a penalty kick as their reward for maintaining possession of the ball. Once Westlake managed to control their own ball, the game flowed more freely and the team finished the first half with two converted tries and a penalty, taking the lead at half time to 17-3.

The second half was a more comforting display by the home team and with Ammon Moller asserting his presence on the game, the ball movement was outstanding. Westlake showed off its skills that might have been lacking in their play earlier in the season. Fine Inisi had a memorable game with some scintillating runs through the Takapuna Grammar defence. Izaak Scheib continued to exert his dominance inspiring his fellow team mates to follow his lead. With the final whistle score at 43-17, the convincing win maintains Westlake’s nine point lead in the competition with only one game left in round robin against the formidable Massey High School away on Saturday 1 August.

2nd XI vs Mahurangi College

The Westlake 2nd XV clinched a tight victory against Mahurangi 1st XV on Saturday. Westlake were caught napping from the kick off and conceded 7 points within the opening minute of the game. This was swiftly followed up by a second try by Mahurangi thanks to weak Westlake defense. Westlake had to weather a number of follow up attacks but managed to stop the bleeding at 14-0. Westlake showed incredible determination and maturity to run in two of their own tries both by Jack Fuller and a penalty by Cameron Abrahamse. This meant going into the break trailing by just one point. Geoff Heck crossed for the only points of the second half and gave Westlake an 18-14 victory. The boys can take great pride in their fightback but will need to shore up their defense in the coming weeks.

Football Results 25 July

Westlake 1st XI edged in close encounter

Westlake first XI football team faced off against unbeaten St Kentigerns College and beaten 1-0 in a close and physical premier league match.

Playing at home Westlake started brightly and Jaidyn Hendriks went close when he headed a cross just wide of the goal. The game was dominated by a fiercely contested midfield battle with Oscar Ramsay and Bronson Kelly stand out performers for the home team.

Both teams had several half chances to take the lead but good defending meant there was no score heading to the half time break. This didn’t look like changing until St Kents won a free kick 25 yards from the Westlake goal. Westlake keeper Flinn Medmeblik parried the shot but a St Kents player was first to the loose ball and tucked the ball home for 1 1-0 lead.

The second half was just as keenly contested with both sides defences dominating. Jaidyn Hendriks had Westlake’s best opportunity to score when he found space in the box but could not beat the keeper.

Westlake’s centre back pairing of Michael Booth and Luke Johnson were outstanding as they repelled many St Kentigerns attacks with Medmeblik also making some vital saves. Unfortunately Westlake could not find an equalizer and the final whistle sounded with St Kents still leading 1-0.

Westlake play away at Sacred Heart Co0llege this Saturday, 12 noon kick off.

Football Results:

  • 1st XI lost 1-0 to St Kentigern College
  • 2nd XI drew 1-1 with St Kentigern College
  • 15A1 beat Kings College 5-1
  • 14A1 lost 6-1 to Sacred Heart College
  • 14A2 beat Massey High School 1-0
  • 13A1 drew 1-1 with St Kentigern College
  • 13A2 beat Botany Downs College 5-0

Hockey Results

WBHS 1st XI vs Mount Albert Grammar School 1st XI

Westlake travelled to Mount Roskill Grammar where the team played against Mount Albert Grammar. Both teams struggled to adapt to the turf conditions and neither team managed to string too many passes together.

Captain Mitchell Ottow opened the score in the first half and when MAGS changed their structure to combat Westlake’s tactics, a half time change to its own structure led to a few more attacking opportunities for the Westlake team. Benji Edwards, Wesley Sleep and Mitchell Ottow added more goals taking the final score to 4-0.  In the end it was a good tactical game of hockey and a thorough test for our boys from the Mount Albert Grammar team.

2nd XI vs Kingsway School

The 2nd XI had one of their toughest games of the season. Kingsway have an exceptional keeper and anything hit straight, or anywhere near him, was saved. We realised that we were going to have to make deflections and change the direction of the ball, if we wanted to score. The first goal was a good field goal and was scored by Pablo Mayer in the 12th minute. The second goal came from a PC and after a bit of a scramble, Konnor Baker managed to put it away. Kingsway came back strong and scored with a very good drag flick, from a PC. With about 4 minutes left in the half, our team stepped up the pressure and Pablo Meyer managed to score our third goal. After the break, Kingsway put us under a lot of pressure and the team had to defend hard not to give away any goals. We conceded two PC’s but managed to keep them out. We then worked the ball out of our D and got it up to our forwards. Pablo lined up for his hat trick and drew the keeper out. He slipped it past the keeper and passed it straight to Tony Brinkman, who put it away. Kingsway changed their playing formation and stepped up the pressure again. They scored a good field goal and followed that up shortly with yet another. The team took a little time to settle down and just held onto the ball. The team worked it out of the back, transferred it through the field and up into our forwards. We had a beautiful base line run, slipped it to the awaiting forwards and Cam Jones-Moore put it in the net for our fifth goal. That was the final goal of the evening.  Westlake 5 – 3 Kingsway.

Results for all Hockey teams:

  • WBHS 1st XI vs Mt Albert Grammar School won 4-0
  • WBHS 2nd XI vs Kingsway School 1st XI won 5-3
  • WBHS 3rd XI vs Rosmini College 2nd XI won 4-1
  • WBHS 4th XI vs Mahurangi College 1st XI lost 5-1
  • WBHS Senior Green vs Northcote College 1st XI lost 3-1
  • WBHS Senior Red vs Kristin School 4th XI lost 6-4
  • WBHS Junior 1 vs Takapuna Grammar School 1st XI lost 5-0
  • WBHS Junior 2 vs Rangitoto College 2nd XI lost 5-2
  • WBHS Junior 3 vs Rangitoto College 3rd XI won 4-1
  • WBHS Junior 4 vs Long Bay College 3rd XI won 4-0

Orienteering National Championships

Results have now been finalised and published for the National Schools Orienteering Championships held in Nelson during the School Holidays.

  • Overall our team of five students: Andrei Popovici, Ryan Williams, Luke Mercieca, Taylor Haynes and Thomas Applegath finished as “Small Teams National Champions”. The majority of schools were competing in this category with five or less competitors.
  • Our Senior relay team of Luke Mercieca, Ryan Williams and Andrei Popovici are National Relay Champions coming 1st in New Zealand in the 3 man relay event.
  • Ryan Willams was placed 2nd in New Zealand for the Intermediate Sprint event and 3rd in the country for the Intermediate Long Distance event.
  • Our Intermediate competitor, Andrei Popovici, ran in the Senior grade and with an injury came 15th in New Zealand for the Sprint event and 11th in New Zealand for the Long Distance event.
  • Luke Mercieca was 17th in New Zealand for the Senior Sprint event and 12th for the Senior Long Distance event.
  • Taylor Haynes and Thomas Applegath ran well in the Intermediate Sprint and Long Distance event, gaining good points for the team.

Auckland Individual Swimming Championships

Twelve Westlake Boys’ High School students competed at West Wave on 26th July in the Auckland Secondary School Individual Championships with the following results.  This event was a great warm-up for the New Zealand Secondary School Championships in Hamilton in September.

Top three finishes are noted below:

Intermediate Boys
  • Jason Churches: 1st 50m Backstroke, 1st 50m Freestyle, 1st 100m Backstroke, 2nd 100m Freestyle
  • Joshua Lee: 2nd 50m Butterfly, 2nd 100m Butterfly, 3rd 50m Freestyle, 3rd 100m Freestyle
  • Mats Radeck: 2nd 400m Freestyle, 3rd 50m Breaststroke, 3rd 100m Breaststroke
  • Dylan Heathcote: 2nd 50m Backstroke
Senior Boys
  • Oliver Wu: 1st 100m IM, 2nd 50m Breaststroke
  • Jae Yu Lim: 2nd 100m Freestyle, 3rd 400m Freestyle

Good Luck to:

  • Our 1st XI who play Sacred Heart College at 12.00pm on 1 August at Sacred Heart 1
  • Our 2nd XI who play Sacred Heart College at 9.30am on 1 August at Crossfield Res 1
  • Our 1st XV who play Massey High School 1st XV at 12.00pm on 1 August at Massey High School 1
  • Our 2nd XV who play our 3rd XV at 9.30am on 1 August at WBHS 1
  • Our 3rd XV who play our 4th XV at 9.30am on 1 August at WBHS 1
  • Our 4th XV who play Rosmini College 3rd XV at 9.30am on 1 August at Rosmini College 2
  • Our 5th XV who play Birkenhead College 2nd XV at 9.30am on 1 August at Birkenhead College 1
  • Our 1st XI Hockey who play Auckland Grammar School 1st XI at 6.20pm on 5 August at Harbour 1
  • Our 2nd XI Hockey who play Auckland Grammar School 2nd XI at 5.10pm on 5 August at Harbour 1
  • Our Premier Squash team who play Auckland Grammar School at 4pm on 31 July at NS Squash 1
  • Our 13A1 who play Rutherford College at 9.00am on 1 August at Rutherford 1
  • Our 14A1 who play Mt Albert Grammar School at 8.30am on 1 August at WBHS Turf
  • Our 15A1 who play Mt Albert Grammar School at 9.45am on 1 August at WBHS Turf
  • Our Premier Basketball team who play Liston College at 8.30pm on 31 July at NSEC
  • Our Rugby League team who play Avondale College at 4.00pm on 5 August at WBHS
  • Our musicians competing in the NZ Chamber Music National Competition on 1 and 2 August
  • Our Squash teams who are competing in the Squash National Competition in Palmerston North from 8-9 August

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2015 Westlakers Annual Reunion – TWO WEEKS TO GO!Friday 14th August, Westlake Boys’ Staffroom, 6.30pm
If you know of any former students, staff or families of Westlake Boys please forward this newsletter to them and ask them to RSVP now for the 2015 Westlakers Annual Reunion.The Westlakers Annual Reunion is back! Spread the word, round up your mates and head back to school for some full-on Westlaker style bevying and bantering at the 2015 Westlakers Annual Reunion.Don’t forget to click on “join” on the Facebook event page or register you and your Westlake mates here. $20 per head at the door (includes one drink and some finger food). Cash bar available.For further information on the 2015 Westlakers Annual Reunion please contact Christine O’Dowd.
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Cameron Webster
Westlaker Cameron Webster was part of the mens coxed four crew that won silver at the 2015 Under-23 World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria last Sunday. The Kiwi crew of Louis van Velthooven, Drikus Conradie, Cameron Webster, Corey McCaffrey and coxswain Sam Bosworth had a tremendous sprint to pull almost level with the Italians into the finish line. Italy came away with the Gold in 6:24.57 with New Zealand claiming silver in 6:24.78.

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Cameron, who was Westlake Boys Rower of the Year in 2012 and 2013 has an amazing record to date including seven New Zealand titles and one world title.
Max O’Dowd
Westlaker Max O’Dowd represented The Netherlands at the ICC Cricket World Twenty20 Qualifier played in Scotland and Ireland earlier this month. The Dutch finished second in pool play allowing them two more chances to qualify for the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 Tournament in India.  The Netherlands won their next match defeating Namibia by four wickets. As a result of that win, The Netherlands booked their tickets to the 2016 ICC T20 International tournament.  Namibia held out hope for an unlikely victory after Bernard Scholtz spun through Netherlands middle order with 3 for 14 to leave the them at 103 for 5 in the 15th over, needing 136 to win.

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However, Max and Roelof van der Merwe put on a 30-run stand before Mudassar Bukhari hit the winning boundary through cover with four balls to spare. The Men in Orange shared the tournament trophy with Scotland after having defeated Ireland in the semi-final. The final last Sunday was rained off. Max is following in the cricket footsteps of his Westlaker Dad, 80’s Westlake and Auckland cricketer Alex O’Dowd.
We are very proud of these two recent Westlake leavers who are living their dreams and, at the same time, achieving great things on the world stage!

North Harbour Community Patrol Volunteers

North Harbour Community Patrol (NHCP) act as ‘eyes and ears’ for the North Shore Community and the North Shore Police, NHCP are always looking for new volunteers, volunteers must be over the age of 18 years old and have a full New Zealand Drivers Licence. All volunteers are Police Vetted – if you are interested in helping to keep your community safe and want to help to reduce and prevent crime or would like some more information – please contact the operations manager on 478 1711 or email northharbourcommunitypatrol@gmail.com or visit the national CPNZ website for more information www.cpnz.org.nz

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 If you have information and/or photos which you feel may be included in a future newsletter, please contact the Headmaster’s EA, Mrs Sandra White:  swhite@westlake.school.nz

 


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