There has been some significant rethinking of the approach to the strengthening of earthquake prone buildings at Wellington East Girls' College by the Ministry of Education. These changes will have an impact on the nature of the strengthening work, the time frame and provision of space for relocation of teaching, administration and student support services while the building takes place.

The second phase will begin as soon as possible. There is no longer any expectation that we occupy the Main Building before work has been completed. Decisions have not yet been made about the form this strengthening will take.

Additional classrooms and toilets have been provided on the top field for Social Science and Economics teaching. More appropriate temporary accommodation for student support services and administration will be provided by the end of Term 1.

The Ministry of Education new schools team are involved in the development of a master plan for the college which will involve looking at the site as a whole. It will take into account the strengthening needs of other buildings, the changing nature of the curriculum and the significant roll growth anticipated over the next few years.

This means that we begin 2012 in a stronger position with the teaching spaces we need, a plan for more adequate relocation of staff and the prospect of designing spaces relevant to 21st century learning.

Online 2012 course confirmation forms are now available for Year 12 and 13 Students.

Year 12 Course Confirmation Form

Year 13 Course Confirmation Form

The final day of school had its usual, wonderful rituals.  The Prefects of 2011 handed over to the 2012 group and the end of their era was celebrated through song, dance and balloons. 

Leaving teachers were also farewelled.  Kate Gainsford, Deputy Principal. sang a waiata, with the support of the other staff from Rotorua.  She is moving on to be Principal of Aotea College.

The head prefects for 2012 were both greeted with standing ovations.  Deputy Head Prefect, Rangi, was overwhelmed to be the first prefect in her family and Head Prefect, Grace, said she felt truly blessed to be given this responsibility.

After a morning working on sapling maintenance and orienteering skills, four year 10 classes relax at Charles Plimmer Park.

All Year 10s have spent two days working with the Park Rangers in the Town Belt, Plunket Educators and families and each other. The girls can be proud of the service they have given to the community, and the learning they have earnt. WEGC is proud of their contribution.

Emma Robinson won the top award at the school's sports prize-giving last week.  She has achieved at an outstanding level in swimming over the last year.  
 

Her achievements include:

• Commonwealth Youth Games 2011
• NZ 4  x 100M  Medley Relay – 3rd Bronze Medal
• National Long Distance Camp
• NZ Open Champs, Gold 4 x 200 Free
• NZ Short Course Champs Aug 2011- Gold 16yr 800m and 400m Free