Westlake Boys High School

westlake boys high school prospectus

A u c k l a n d, N e w Z e a l a n d

head boy benjamin tan the decision to come to westlake was the most important and rewarding decision of my life. our school is filled with many opportunities and strong competition – perfect conditions for any boy to succeed. as well as a passionate and proud school culture, the diversity of activity is astounding. we are always encouraged to reach personal bests and the challenge to follow the ‘westlake way’. to have the courage to do the right things makes westlake a truly special place.

welcome

2010 prefects attend university or if they go straight into the workforce. our academic results are excellent and amongst the best in the country. we offer a dual qualification pathway, where students have the opportunity to study cambridge international examinations or the ncea equivalent. Many of our students go on to study at top universities in new Zealand and across the world. in the last five years, several students have been awarded top in new Zealand and top in the world recognition and university scholarships. our staff work hard to ensure that all our students leave westlake with a set of qualifications they are proud of.

we are delighted to welcome you to westlake boys high school. westlake boys high school offers an outstanding learning environment for teenage boys on the north shore of auckland. we believe that by providing a range of opportunities for our students, inside and outside of the classroom, we will help them discover their passion and fulfill their potential. we have high expectations of our students in everything that they do. we expect our young men to be well behaved and to have a positive attitude towards school. we insist upon the highest standards of dress, appearance and manners, and believe that a disciplined environment gives our students the best possible chance to be successful in all areas of school life.

our staff members are exceptionally committed to providing additional opportunities for our young men outside of the classroom. nearly all of our teachers contribute to our co-curricular programme, making westlake an exciting and supportive school to be part of. we regularly gain national honours in sport and music in addition to many other local and regional sporting and cultural achievements. our approach creates a culture of achievement, we expect our students to be successful and help them to believe that they can achieve whatever they aspire towards. we achieve outstanding results in everything that we do. the quality of what we offer can be judged by coming to visit us and seeing for yourselves. enjoy our prospectus. i look forward to meeting you soon.

our priority for all of our students is academic success. we have the same high academic expectations for all those that graduate from westlake whether they chose to

david Ferguson acting headmaster

borok, Francis bowden, Fraser brownlee, wade

top in cambridge ict, chorolation choir 1st X1 cricket, peer tutor premier basketball captain, nZ championship winner 2009 burley, James deputy sports captain, pupuke house captain choi, Jake sadd leader, guitar ensemble leader connor, arran ururoto house captain, 1st X1 hockey captain davenport, nathan sports captain, nZ Junior rower du toit, Matt level 1 ncea academic scholar, 1st X1 Football captain duff, hamish premier tennis captain, silver Medalist at nationals dunsmore, kyle 1st X1 cricket captain, auckland cricket title winner 2009 groen, Jaime cultural council Member, Music leader guy, Marty deputy head boy, service captain haines, tim premier Music, choir section leader hellesoe, peter 1st XV rugby, pasifika leader henry, James premier rowing, north island rowing representative hollingum, sam premier Music, cultural council Member houston, shaun rowing captain, nZ Junior rower howard, Finn premier rowing senior 8, nZ Junior rower Jeong, Jae-hyun young enterprise, nZ secondary school choir konia, dan deputy head boy, kapa haka leader konings, daniel 40 hour Famine co-ordinator, 1st in ncea ict koorts, le roux 1st XV rugby, premier Volleyball kraay, david 1st XV rugby, top in ncea l2 outdoor education

kwok, danny

1st Violinist in symphony orchestra and triple Jump competition at nZ championships lavulo, Joshua academic council and pasifika council leader lee, andrew young enterprise, chorolation choir lee, evan premier badminton captain, nZ u/19 badminton, smale house captain Meehan, dylan top 4 ncea student, rugby 4th XV Mei, Jeffrey academic captain, premier debating Morgan, sam premier water polo, nZ Junior water polo Moss, oliver premier rowing, nZ Junior rower oram, James cycling captain, nZ Junior cyclist radley, alex 2nd XV rugby, rowing gold Medalist rutter, thomas 1st XV rugby, premier sailing schaumkel, kruger young enterprise, board of trustees student representative shields, Jackson hood house captain, 1st XV rugby smith, hayden Murchison house captain, senior 8 rower steele, chris premier sailing captain, twice world sailing champion stevens, logan stanley house captain, 1st XV rugby stobie, Fraser young enterprise, 1st X1 hockey taukiuvea, brendon 1st XV rugby, pasifika leader tan, benjamin head boy, premier Music thomson, hamish chorolation choir, auckland triple Jump representative turner, bryce young enterprise, 1st trumpet in concert band Vinicombe, tom premier debating, premier Frisbee team welch, callum top ncea scholar, national basketball referee Xu, yuanye top cambridge as Maths, nZ representative of the biology olympiad

Mr Ferguson and the 2010 Prefects

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academic captain Jeffrey Mei

westlake boys high school offers: • Academic excellence • A strong emphasis on external examinations • A top quality education for all students at all levels • National and international curricula • Traditional and progressive programmes • Sporting and cultural excellence • Firm and fair discipline and sound guidance

this is achieved by: • Experienced and highly qualified teachers • Caring and involved staff and friends of the school • A commitment to excellence in all endeavours • A broad and flexible course structure • Opportunities and challenges for boys of all abilities • Modern resources, buildings and equipment

the dual-pathway and enhanced streaming system at westlake ensure that students are surrounded with those of their ability group. the academic institute offers extension work for gifted students, and also the opportunity of sitting their external exams early; likewise, the extensive learner support and peer tutoring schemes are available for struggling students. the academic council is made up of students from all levels and abilities and provides a student voice to ensure that we receive the best education possible.

academic excellence preparing for academic excellence: the Junior school in Forms 3 and 4, boys are rigorously prepared for the senior school. all boys take courses in english, Maths, science and the social sciences, as well as experiencing a range of technology and arts subjects (including Music). they follow a physical education course, and study a language of their choice. For those with an aptitude, two languages are offered. in doing this we have taken many aspects of the 2010 nZ curriculum and have integrated them to enhance our current programmes.

ncea and cambridge international examinations we are proud to be able to offer westlake boys two pathways to academic success. all students have the opportunity to take a very wide range of courses in Forms 5, 6 and 7 leading to ncea qualifications. these are the new Zealand national qualifications, and performing well in them will allow access to universities in new Zealand or overseas. if a boy is placed in the top 40% of our boys at the end of Form 4, he has the chance to follow, if he wishes, the cambridge pathway. cambridge international examinations are based in the uk – they are linked to the university of cambridge – and are taken by thousands of schools all over the world, as well as by many of the top schools in the uk and in nZ. they follow the british model of qualifications – igcse, as level and a level, taken in Forms 5, 6 and 7. performing well in these examinations will, as is the case with ncea, allow access to universities in new Zealand and overseas. we call these options our ‘dual pathway’. every year, a number of our boys receive ‘top in the world’ or ‘top in new Zealand’ awards in the cambridge examinations, and we were delighted to see that many of our boys had their ncea qualifications endorsed with either ‘excellence’ or ‘Merit’ in 2007 and

2008, the first time these endorsements had been available. our overall pass rates are also exceptional in both ncea and cambridge examinations, evidence that our ‘dual pathway’ offers two clear routes to success.

For the full range of courses available in both pathways, please refer to pages 5 - 7 of the prospectus.

scholarship our boys have the opportunity to sit the new Zealand scholarship examinations in their last year at school. scholarships can be awarded in most subjects, and we encourage our boys to enter them. the awards offer the greatest challenge available to school students in new Zealand, and carry with them money to help finance their years in university. each year, a number of our top students are awarded ‘outstanding scholarships’. indeed, in 2008, two of our boys received 'premier scholar' awards, placing them in the 'top ten' performers nationwide. we are confident even more will do so in the future. this is testimony to our outstanding academic programmes and our ability to ensure our academics achieve the best results possible.

alternative programmes these occur at ncea levels 1, 2 and 3 in english, Mathematics, science and physical education. the courses are designed for students who, after two or three years, have achieved at a level that would not allow them to gain entry into a full ncea level 1 or level 2 course. these courses are designed to enable students to progress at a pace that complements their learning ability and educational needs.

individual education programmes For the boys with additional learning needs, highly qualified teacher aides work with classes and individual students at the student’s own pace, according to his particular needs. extra support in english and Mathematics is offered when appropriate. boys with little or no english are offered esol (english for speakers of other languages.)

academic institute

gateway

as part of our commitment to excellence, we have created an academic institute. the top stream of boys in both Form 3 and Form 4 experience a special programme of

we offer gateway as an opportunity for students to gain first hand work experience in their chosen fields. interviews for the selection process will begin in term 3.

2009 nZQa outstanding scholarships

2009 1sts in the world and nZ students at all levels are encouraged to take part in local, national

accelerated learning in Maths, english, social sciences and science, concentrating on building the boys’ independent learning skills. the boys also focus on many of the skills they will need to perform at the highest levels when they sit scholarship at the end of their school career.

and international competitions.

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benjamin reynolds

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hyun ha Viranchibhai patel

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edvince hermanoche glenn thomas

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yuanye Xu

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alexandar blinder

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glenn thomas

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Computing

carlo aldiano

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edvince hermanoche

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lui Villarias - Form 6 westlake has allowed me to discover and pursue my interests and goals. i never knew my true passion until westlake provided me with opportunities to develop my talent for writing. as a result, i am writing for the school newspaper and participating in Michael king’s writers’ workshops, which have allowed me to meet so many impressive writers. it is true what you repeatedly hear that westlake is a great school.

academic pathways Form 3

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classes are streamed for core subjects

classes are streamed for core subjects

cambridge pathway - international general certificate of secondary education (igcse)

cambridge pathway - advanced subsidiary (as)

cambridge pathway continues - advanced level (a2)

all eight learning areas are covered to create a broad and balanced curriculum.

all Form 4 students study the compulsory core subjects of: • English • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Physical Education • Health at least 22 credits are available to count towards an ncea level 1 qualification

the top 180 students from Form 4 are invited into the cambridge pathway - a set of examinations with worldwide university recognition. compulsory subjects are english and Maths. other subjects offered: • Accounting • Art • Biology • Business Studies • Chemistry • Chinese • Economics • French • Geography • Graphics • History • ICT • Japanese • Physical Education • Physics

• students select english and 3 other subjects. to gain a full a level the course must also be studied in Form 7.

• AS course is half of a full A level course • It allows staged assessment in the a level programme • Students can study one NCEA subject with approval from a deputy headmaster.

• Students select 4 subjects • A combination of some A2 and as subjects is possible • Most students will study between two and four a2 subjects • Re-sits of AS subjects are possible.

• Students can study 1 ncea subject with approval from a deputy headmaster.

all students have a core set of compulsory subjects • English • Language (one of Chinese, French, german, Japanese, or Maori) • Mathematics • Physical Education/Health education • Social Studies • Science these courses will run for the entire year. a further set of compulsory subjects will run as either one or two term courses.

• Art • Computing • Electronics • Graphics • Materials Technology • Music • Performing Arts all students follow courses in the learning areas which aim to develop the key competencies outlined in the new Zealand national curriculum.

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they begin to specialise by choosing two other full year option subjects, after career advice, from: • Accounting and Economics • Art * • Chinese* • Drama • French* • Graphics* • Japanese* • Maori* • Media Studies • Music • Music Institute • Sports Institute • Technology – Food • Technology – Materials* * Recommended for entry into a 5th form course

Form 4 pranav kalia My teachers believe in me and have helped me achieve success both in the classroom and on the sports field. something that i find unique is the great relationship between students and teachers, who always encourage you to be “better than before”. i feel privileged to be at a school where sport and culture is considered just as important as academics.

My time in the cricket sports institute has helped me to become a better player and i have been recognised by auckland cricket. i feel proud to be a part of westlake.

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boys will choose 4 as subjects from those offered in Form 5, with the addition of: applied ict. english is compulsory.

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ncea pathway level 3 entry into Form 7 subjects is on the basis of level 2 results.

ncea pathway level 2 entry into Form 6 is based on level 1 results. students who do not meet the entry criteria are given the opportunity to repeat ncea level 1 subjects or take alternative courses.

ncea pathway level 1 the majority of students will follow the nZ Qualification Framework pathway, allowing entry into all new Zealand and most international universities. compulsory subjects are english and Maths. the majority of students will then take three additional subjects plus pe: • Accounting • Biology • Chemistry • Computing • Drama • Economics • English • EAP • Food & Hospitality • French • Geography • Graphics • History • Japanese • Maths • Media Studies • Music • Outdoor Education Marine • Physics • Practical Art • Science • Technology • Te Reo Maori

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a wide range of subjects is available. english is compulsory in Form 6. Most Form 5 subjects continue into Form 6. new subjects introduced in Form 6 are: • Pre Trade Automotive engineering, boat building, carpentry • Classical Studies • Computing • Design (Art) • Media Studies • Outdoor Education -Marine • Photography • Physical Education • Travel & Tourism

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those who do not meet the entry criteria are given the opportunity to repeat Form 6 subjects for ncea level 2, at the same time as their level 3 subjects. there are no compulsory subjects at 7th form level. students must meet the literacy and numeracy requirements set for university entrance.

leaving Qualification

cie - entry to a university or a trade

Scholarship • NZ Scholarship will extend the best students from the cambridge and the ncea pathway • Students may enter one or more scholarship assessments • Top students will achieve scholarship certificates and monetary awards

ncea - entry to a university or a trade

• Traditional academic subjects can be assessed by achievement and/or unit standards.

• Westlake Boys High School also offers Recreational and industrial standards in some subjects.

• Multi level study at Levels 1-3 is possible, depending on subject choice.

• Timetable constraints may affect the ability to make all courses available to all students.

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cultural captain dan konia

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cultural success

during my time at westlake, i have seen culture grow far beyond expectation. we have shown that we are a dominant force in music, winning various regional and national competitions. the combined kapa haka group with westlake girls has also started to succeed in regional competitions. in addition, our inter house cultural activities, especially the haka competition is a spectacle displaying brotherhood and unity. there is no doubt that westlake culture will continue to succeed for many years to come.

within the cultural environment of westlake, our boys are high achievers.

at westlake boys our arts’ students are high achievers. westlake is a lively, thriving cultural school with visual arts, sculpture, music, design, photography, drama and debating being the third cog of a holistic education – equal to, and alongside academia and sport.

they won two golds and the ‘premier performance of the Festival’. in 2009, the choirs travelled to dunedin, and in 2010, the bands will be touring new plymouth schools, and choralation will finish the year with a tour to england.

our musicians have a reputation for excellence. the combined music groups from westlake boys and girls’ high schools are consistent winners of the gold awards in all 4 categories of the kbb Music Festival, symphony orchestras, concert bands, big bands and chamber orchestras. in addition, in 2009, the symphony orchestra and the chamber orchestra each won the premier awards for the ‘Most outstanding performance’ in their categories. our male choir Voicemale, and Virtutti, the barbershop boys, are extremely popular wherever they sing. both Voicemale and choralation (our combined choir with wghs) were placed in the top 20 choirs in new Zealand, and choralation went on to win the top platinum award at the national Finals.

our drama department regularly delights the community with shows and musicals. the most recent being ‘the school of rock’ in 2009. the westlake kapa haka groups and debating teams are renowned and have considerable kudos in the school. culture is celebrated with musical items regularly in our assemblies and a huge ‘cultural week’ in term 2, where our diverse range of ethnic cultures work together to display their art, food, dance and history. at westlake boys, cultural ability and difference is accepted and respected.

in the search for musical excellence and fun, the musicians commit to regular tours, camps and festivals. in 2008, 115 music students toured to the 19th australian international Music Festival in sydney where

MUSIC INSTITUTE all musicians have option courses covering performance, composition, aural, history and theory. working at more advanced levels of composition and performance, are the Music institute students who are auditioned at the start of each year. the aim of the institute is to create innovative personalised programmes to develop the most talented students to their full potential.

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Form 5 pita roycroft when i think of westlake, i think of achievement, passion and opportunities. it is these values that have inspired me from the first moment i sat in the auditorium and they will stay with me for the rest of my life. westlake provides every boy with the ability to become successful, to feel brotherhood and to achieve at his best. i truly believe that no matter who you are, westlake extends your life skills and education to heights that few can match.

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deputy head boy and sports captain nathan davenport

recent sports achievements athletics • North Harbour Champions badminton • New Zealand Champions (6 in the last 7 years) • North Harbour Champions basketball • Auckland Champions • North Harbour Champions • New Zealand Champions cricket • Runners up in New Zealand • Auckland Gillette one day and two day champions cross country • New Zealand Champions in 3 man cross country team • 3rd New Zealand in 6 man • Auckland Champions cycling • Auckland Champions • 4th in New Zealand Football • 3rd in Auckland • 6th in New Zealand golf • Auckland Runners Up • North Harbour Champions hockey • New Zealand champions • Auckland Runners Up • North Harbour Champions

sporting excellence Westlake Boys High School has built a fine tradition of sports achievement at regional, national and international levels. Our teams compete in all Auckland and North Harbour inter-secondary school competitions, leading to regional, national and international championships.

The participation of teaching staff and talented parents, many of them highly qualified coaches, ensures that all teams and activities are well organised, supervised and successful.

All boys are encouraged to participate in at least one summer and one winter team sport each year. Boys are expected to be committed to their school teams, and their loyalty to westlake boys high school is highly valued. sport is a key part of the westlake experience as it helps develop character and encourages lifelong healthy living. The more a boy participates in sport, the greater the benefit from his time at the school.

Traditional sporting exchanges with Tauranga Boys High School, Christchurch Boys high school and hamilton boys high school are all crucial in our drive to extend our students to achieve at the very highest level.

In keeping with the commitment to excellence, Westlake teams continue to travel abroad and play against the best overseas teams. cricket, rugby, hockey and Athletics have all travelled overseas in the last two years. Plans are well underway for tours in the next two years.

We have over 30 different sports in which students can represent the school.

Our major traditional codes all have a Teacher in Charge to oversee that sport.

We also have a full time Director of Sport who ensures the smooth running of all sports at the school. national titles have been won in numerous sports including basketball,

the westlake sports programme is definitely one of the leading programmes in new Zealand schools. there is a very wide range of sports accommodating any boy who has an interest in sport. at westlake, we have a very dedicated team of staff members who coach and manage our sports teams. through my chosen sports, rowing and rugby, i have had the opportunity to compete at a local, regional, national and international level. i am grateful to westlake for providing me with these opportunities and by also helping me to maintain my studies whilst competing for the school.

badminton, cross country, Football, hockey, rowing, squash, sailing and water polo. at regional level westlake has been the dominant school in auckland secondary schools cricket, basketball and hockey in the last three years. in addition, there have been a number of individuals who have represented nZ at age group levels in the following sports recently: Fraser wickes (athletics), robert loe (basketball), craig cachopa (cricket), henry tam (badminton), Joseph bartholomew (hockey), chris smith (rugby), taylor gunman (cycling), tommy smith (Football), chris steele (sailing), adrian Franklin (water polo), dan davies (tennis) and Jordan stanley (rowing). this year five westlake boys high school rowers were selected for nZ to compete in the world Junior championships. we are also extremely proud of our old boys who have gained full representative honours for new Zealand, for example, tom ashley (board sailing), dean barker (sailing), Mike stanley (rowing), Frano botica (rugby), glenn snyders (swimming), robert ironside (Football), steven edwards (hockey), Justin Vaughan (cricket), Josh england (cycling)and kirk penney (basketball) to name but a few.

the gifted and talented sport and physical education programme - the sports institute to support our students in achieving their academic and

sporting goals, westlake has developed through its sports institute a gifted and talented programme. students at Form 3 and Form 4 level in this programme are exposed to high quality coaching and rigorous physical and academic standards. the purpose of the sports institute is to achieve high performance from elite sportsmen within their specialised sport. the sports institute offers talented young sportsmen quality coaching in five sports: basketball, cricket, hockey, Football and rugby. all students within this programme must maintain excellent academic and attendance levels. the director of sport monitors closely all students’ academic records, where boys are expected to maintain excellent effort grades to remain in the sports institute programme. students are expected to represent westlake boys high school in their chosen sport while enrolled at the school. westlake boys' high school encourages those intermediate students (both in and out of zone) who wish to excel in their chosen sport to apply for our gifted and talented sports institute programme. please note that any out of zone student is subject to ballot procedures. a separate application form needs to be completed. this includes a personal profile highlighting individual and team success. these can be collected from the school prior to the enrolment interview. any queries should be made to Mr rob taylor, our director of sport. email: rctaylor@westlake.school.nz

orienteering • Auckland Champions rowing • Runners up in Maadi Cup • Number One Auckland boys' school rugby • North Harbour Champions sailing • Auckland Runners Up • 4th in new Zealand table tennis • 3rd in New Zealand • North Harbour Champions tennis • Auckland Champions • 2nd in New Zealand • North Harbour Champions touch • North Harbour Champions waterpolo • New Zealand Champions • Auckland Runners Up Volleyball • 2nd in North Harbour • 2nd in Auckland 10

service captain Marty guy

student pastoral care the guidance counsellors, careers adviser and deans believe it is important for boys to achieve to their full potential and will take time to see any boy or parent who requires counselling or guidance.

counsellors also assist with enquiries in these areas: student allowances, correspondence school, student exchange programmes, spirit of adventure trust, the peer support programme and peer Mediation.

all boys are given assistance to cope with personal and family issues. counsellors liaise with community agencies when the need arises for more specialised help.

learner support department offers support for students with learning difficulties as well as assistance during exams.

Vertical Form classes when a boy arrives at westlake, he is placed in a vertical form class. he will stay in this form class, with boys from his and every other year in the school, for the whole of his time at westlake. all boys in that form class belong to the same house, with older boys able to help younger

boys make the transition to high school successfully. your son will be supported by the same form teacher throughout his time with us. an innovative pastoral structure; vertical form classes ensure the best possible support for boys as they become young men.

westlake has always prided themselves in their healthy relationship with the local and global community. we understand our privileged position and realise our social responsibility towards others. hence, we continue to support a number of organisations such as world Vision and amnesty international by participating in their fundraising and awareness projects.

school uniform all students should dress in the uniform as pictured. all items, except footwear, are to be purchased from the school uniform shop located in the student services centre.

student's uniform, written requests for temporary wearing of non-regulation items must be referred to the appropriate dean or deputy headmaster.

boys' shoes must be black, polished leather, lace-up school or business style shoes or dark brown or black leather sandals with a heel strap (pictures available on the website). shirts are to be tucked in; socks are to be pulled up; heel straps in place.

pe uniform: the requirements are green shorts and a white polo shirt embroidered with the school emblem (as shown below).

please note: t shirts are not to be worn under school uniform. Jandals are forbidden, as are jewellery and jeans. when an emergency situation arises concerning a

Jackets: green school jackets or red premier jackets only. students are allowed to wear a raincoat to and from school on wet days. students representing westlake boys high school in sport are required to wear the sports kit.

house system in 2008, the school launched a new house system, allocating a house to every student in the school. the six houses are hood (named after John hood, old boy and Vicechancellor of oxford university), Murchison (named after peter Murchison, recently

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retired and long serving deputy headmaster), smale (named after bill smale, local entrepreneur and old boy), stanley (named after Mike stanley, old boy and former world rowing champion), ururoto (meaning westlake in Maori) and pupuke (the lake which lies to our east). the houses compete in a wide variety of events including athletics, swimming, cross country, singing, charity collections, academic performance and kapa haka. the house system generates pride and passion for westlake and a sense of ownership for boys who attend westlake. the house system also contributes to the promotion of competition among the students.

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discipline policy westlake boys high school insists that all students take pride in their school, actively demonstrating commitment to our ethos. when parents enrol a student at westlake boys high school, they undertake to see that their son abides by all the school rules as set down by the board of trustees. these are intended to promote students’ welfare and to assist in the smooth running of the school. school discipline applies to all students of the school from the time of leaving home in the morning until they have returned home in the afternoon. this includes schoolauthorised events. a comprehensive list of school rules is provided in the student diary issued to every student at the start of the year or during late enrolments throughout the year as well as on the school website. students are expected to read and comply with all school rules and our parental community is expected to support us in this.

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the following are drawn to the attention of parents as areas where co-operation is particularly sought.

• Students are expected to act in an orderly, courteous manner and to show consideration towards other people.

• Students are to be dressed in the school uniform as set out in the prospectus.

• Boys are to be clean shaven, and excesses of current fashion in relation to hair styles are not acceptable. hair is not to be dyed. hair is to be off the collar, off the face and above the eyebrows.

• The possession or use of cigarettes, tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and other illegal substances or material as per school policy is strictly prohibited. the school has a zero tolerance to use and/or possession of the above substances. cellphones distract from teaching and learning and are not permitted at school. i-pods and Mp3 players are not permitted either.

School Jacket

Shorts and Jersey

Polo and Trousers

strong links with our sister school

Sports Kit

Junior PE Gear

the school enjoys a close family relationship with its sister school, westlake girls’ high school. there are combined events such as the school ball, leadership training, peer support, drama productions, music tuition and productions, and co-operation in both curricular and sporting contexts.

westlake boys high school Foundation the westlake boys high school Foundation was formed in 1992 to develop and support the key strategic initiatives of the school through partnerships with old boys (westlakers) and friends of the school. Fundraising and other initiatives are being established to provide staff

and pupils with additional resources to teach and learn.

For further information, please contact annie greenheld, business development and Foundation Manager on 09 410-1814 or email agreenheld@westlake.school.nz.

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Form 3 yanni wetzell the early stages of my first year at westlake have been brilliant. westlake has given me opportunities such as the basketball sports institute which will develop my skills. My teachers have been great and have encouraged me to ask questions. they have helped me to understand the different subject content which will prepare me for future examinations. i am proud to be part of the westlake way and to strive for excellence.

Modern Facilities a wide range of modern facilities reflects the diversity of opportunity at one of new Zealand’s most prominent boys’ high schools. a prestigious new auditorium, staff-student services, administration centre with whole-school seating capacity strengthens the heart and soul of our school community. the r.w. MacMillan performing arts centre includes specialist classrooms with practice and tuition rooms. specialist teachers provide tuition in percussion, string, brass and woodwind instruments. a specialised drama suite offers students an exciting opportunity in formal and impromptu drama as well as practice with state-of-the-art technical facilities. the students’ support centre in heron house offers counselling, guidance and vocational direction to each student. generously equipped computer classrooms are available for specialist computer classes as well as general subject use. a full range of academic, scientific, creative, vocational and sporting facilities offers exciting diversity of opportunity: • Art rooms for the visually creative • The Old Boys' Sports Pavilion • Specialist Graphics rooms, Computer-aided design rooms • Technology Workshops for vocational experience • A state-of-the-art Technology Centre for

biotechnology, electronics, Food, graphics, and vocational experience in automotive, boatbuilding, carpentry and hospitality • 12 new Science Laboratories • An ESOL centre for English language development • 10 Media - equipped English Classrooms • Schoolwide internet and an expanded computer networked library with intranet facilities • A Horticulture-Agriculture experiment centre and gardens • Extensive sports fields and facilities: 3 rugby + 2 soccer fields, 4 cricket fields, 6 astro tennis courts, 8 cricket nets, 2 artificial hockey practice areas. athletics facilities - jumping arenas, throwing pits, a cross country course.

2 gymnasia with the alf butt health and Fitness centre.

• A student tuck shop • Lake Pupuke on our doorstep with Rowing, Yachting, windsurfing and Multisport facilities • Local beaches and blue ocean for Yachting and water pursuits.

• A new purpose built food technology catering facility.

westlakers westlakers is the new name for the old boys association, formed back in 1979. our main goal is to help rekindle memories of the good times experienced during westlake years. westlakers welcomes all past pupils, former teachers, families and friends of the school. to register, visit our website www.westlakers.co.nz, enter your name and email address and we’ll keep you updated with news of functions, events, westlaker achievements, and happenings at the school – including news regarding the very important celebration coming up in 2012 – westlake’s 50th Jubilee.

Many Westlakers have made their mark on the world, including: Sports: nick evans, luke Mcalister, tom ashley, andre adams, kirk penney, dean barker, chris dickson, andy booth.

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Culture and Arts: Jeff thomson, tony ogle, dean buchanan, don Mcglashan, keith Matheson, Martin henderson.

Academia: John hood, sze tan.

Medicine: andrew greensmith.

Media and Business: phillip alpers, duncan garner, rob harley, Michael gifkins, aJ hackett.

For further information about westlakers, contact annie greenheld at the school on 09 410 1814 or agreenheld@westlake.school.nz.

www.westlakers.co.nz

new Zealand roll of honour Athletics paul amey Badminton kerrin harrison nick hall ethan haggo henry tam antonio gargiulo Basketball kirk penny thomas abercrombie Jarrod kenny corey webster robert loe paul ogilvey Boxing david wickenden Cricket willie watson Justin Vaughan lou Vincent paul hitchcock andre adams brent bowden Cycling Josh england Fencing david winchester Football brian armstrong ronny armstrong robert ironside shaun Van rooyen tommy smith tony lockhead Golf richard lee Gymnastics umesh perinpanayagam Misha koudinov Hockey steve edwards nick wilson Joseph bartholomew Martial Arts/Karate shane leggett Rowing Mike stanley barrie Mabbott andrew hay eric Verdonk richard Jennings eddie dunn craig harper Rugby ron williams Frano botica luke Mcalister nick evans dean kenny ian abercrombie Rugby League Frano botica Vinnie anderson daniel tuiaki Sailing rex lamb chris dickson hamish wilcox John cutler dean barker don cowie simon daubney hamish pepper Michael bullot thomas ashley Shooting Malcolm cooper Swimming nick sanders John steele cameron gibson glenn snyders Tennis dan willman adam thompson Trampolining sam bernard Volleyball grant bindon sam Frankham Water Polo david broome John love

westlake boys high school prospectus 30 Forrest hill road, Forrest hill north shore city 0620 auckland, new Zealand phone: +64 9 410 8667 FaX: +64 9 410 7717 website: www.westlake.school.nZ EMAIL: OFFICE@WESTLAKE.SCHOOL.NZ

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