Chess captivates children

16:11 Wed, 1 Nov

Whangaparāoa School chess enthusiasts worked their way up through interschool and regional chess competitions to qualify for the Chesspower national competition that was held over...

Whangaparāoa sends ‘Up the Wahs!’ haka

08:02 Mon, 2 Oct

Hundreds of excited Whangaparāoa School children gathered to show their support for the NZ Warriors, with a special assembly and haka the day before the...

Waterwise programme needs trailer back

14:53 Thu, 6 Jul

The search is on for a stolen trailer that is used for Waterwise courses at local schools. It was stolen from a padlocked, secure area...

Skate fun rolls into town

16:51 Tue, 4 Apr

Skate instructor Brigitte Legendre, who started her first Skatescool at Whangaparāoa School 12 years ago, is coming back to run a class and Roller Disco...

Fun and games welcomed at school galas

10:55 Mon, 3 Apr

Pavlovas were mushed into teachers’ faces, Principals were dunked and children raced around, playing games, eating treats and purchasing toys. Yes, it was Gala time...

In your face Covid – the galas are back!

13:04 Tue, 7 Mar

Whangaparāoa School is gearing up to hold a Gala this month, just six months after its last one. Gala organisers say this is so that...