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Soccer team through to Regional Finals The First XI won a nail-biting shoot-out to progress to the Wellington school grade final again
Short Story Successes Three Year 9 students have made the finals of a Puffin Books writing competition
Celebrating National Poetry Day at East The library was a hub of activity at lunch as students wrote, read and rearranged poems
Kapa Haka Welcomes Boca Our girls welcomed the Boca junior soccer team to New Zealand with a spirited performance
E Tipu e rea Gail Parata, Pulse Assistant Coach, spoke at the noho marae about the commitment required to compete at the elite sporting level.
Good Placing at Regionals The Junior Underwater Hockey team have qualified for nationals by coming third at the Regionals
NZ First for East Old Girl An old girl of East has become the first female commanding officer on a NZ Nazy ship
Samoan Language Week Award Matauaina, of Year 9, has won a major prize from a radio competition
Irish Eyes are Smiling Jessica Milne has come second in a nation-wide Irish Society essay writing competition
On the Road Team Geo spent a week away studying the land and soil at the Tongariro National Park
Culture and Arts Another colourful student run assembly showcased some rising stars of East
Summer Tournament Celebrations Waka ama and volleyball had some highlights at their national tournaments
World Vision Week Success A week of lunchtime entertainment raised over $1,300 to go towards to the $24,000 goal
Frisbee Team Almost Beats Coll Last week was a busy week for senior Ultimate players who took part in two tournaments
Flagbearers Our cultural prefects represented the school at a national Commonwealth event
Student Competing Internationally A Year 9 student who has qualified for the finals of the FPS competition in the US is having a movie fundraiser for 'Boy'
Good Causes Two cancer charities are being supported by students fundraising around school and the community
Perfect Score in Spelling Bee A strong line-up of Year 9s have qualified for the annual regional spell-off
The Fittest, Fastest and Strongest The school athletics champs were announced as they prepare for Girl Zone
Media Students on TV Media Studies students from WEGC formed part of the live studio audience for 'Off the Ropes'
More Multi Choir The Multi Choir had their second appearance of the year on the 'Good Morning' show
Top Sportswomen Honoured Our top athletes and officials were honoured at Sports Prizegiving this term
Cultural Awards Several amazing performances were included in the annual awards assembly
Swimming Successes Amy Lewis of the SNU has continued the school's good form in the pool this year
Email Accounts Active Every student at WEGC now has an official school email address that is ready to use
Teachers Taught a Lesson Height and 'experience' advantages weren't enough for the teachers as they took on the Senior A Basketball team
Fun with Chemistry While they didn't take out the academic prizes, East did well in the costume and clamp-stand fields.
Movie Night French language students are holding a fundraising night of nibbles, raffles and film.
Kooks on TV The Komputer Kooks and teachers were on TV1 news for their tutoring support
Media Coup for Activists The Active Collective joined with members of the Iranian community to protest outside the Iranian Embassy
Vic Rep Presents Huge Scholarship Julia Wells received her scholarship to Victoria University in a special academic assembly
Zine Finally Printed The debut of TIE, East's very own 'zine', came out last week to rave reviews.
Seuss Assembly Surprises The prefects' assembly was curious and at time sublime, as everything was done in rhyme
Parents Get Free Upskilling The Kooks have begun an exciting new project helping parents to gain computer skills.
Poet Captivates Audience Tusiata Avia visited for an afternoon to perform her poems and run a writing workshop
A Conversation with Authors Three international authors came to speak to interested students
Tie-Tying This challenge could be the start of a beautiful rivalry between you and your neighbouring form class.
Spoilt for Choice Year 13 scholar, Julia Wells, had to choose between an all expenses paid trip to Japan, or representing Wellington.
Gov General Honours Choir The Small Choir has been acknowledged for their performances at Government House last year
Softball Team in National Final Again The defending national champs are undeated heading into Friday's grand final
Good Effort at Physics Nationals Julia Wells was selected for the national Physics team
Duke of Edinburgh A large group of Year 10 students completed an overnight camping trip
Teachers Prove Their Point Another win for the teacher allstar-team against the Prem-A debating squad
Red Cross Volunteers Members of the Charity Committee helped with the street collection
Athletics Champions The Junior, Intermediate and Senior athletics champs have been tallied
Close Call for Teachers The Frizee Rascals Frisbee team came within a point of beating a team with teachers in it
Student Work Published Year 12 student, Kate McIntyre has had a poem published in a collection of NZ secondary schools work
WEGC Netball Committee 2009 We are looking for 10 parent volunteers to be on the Netball committee and to oversee the smooth running of trials and the 2009 season.
1055 Win Stage Challenge 1055 won the annual Junior Stage Challenge with their anti-drugs message.
930 Prevail in Pantos 930 were the winners in the Year 9 Pantomimes with their 'Little Red in Da Hood' original adaptation.
Diving Success Year 9 student, Kate Irving, performed well at the national champs, earning a bronze medal.
Year 9 Zine Fest The Year 9s displayed their zines, which will go into a Wellington Libraries collection
Rounders Champs 909 gained the title of Year 9 Rounders Champions after the afternoon tournament.
Poetry Award for Teacher Miss Koirala has come second in the Wellington Sonnet Competition.
Juniors Hard at Work Juniors at school are being kept busy with assessments and preparation for class productions.
Teacher in CanTeen Fundraiser Miss Burgess is looking for support as she represents netball in a ‘clash of the codes’ cycling race for charity.
Photos Galore The website has new photo galleries added of Prize-giving, Open Evening, Stage Challenge, Les Miserables and house events.
Volleyball Champs The Senior A volleyball team defeated Sacred Heart to win their division.
Staff Fun and Games PE and Technology staff combined to win the tabloid event on Friday afternoon.
College Sport Awards Many of our top athletes and officials took home prizes at the Wellington College Sport Awards, including Sam Lee and the softball team.
Prefects Take on Brother School In the inter-school prefects netball game, East was defeated by its brother school, though in terms of style and spirit we were as victorious as ever.
Odd Spot In the last few weeks Room 53 has become the centre of a 'Where's Wally?' battle.
Stage Challenge Leaders The official list of students who will lead this event was posted today.
Folios Finished! Art folios were displayed in the hall last week with nibbles to celebrate the end of a lot of hard work.
Year 10 Stage Challenge Year 10s have now begun the mammoth effort that is Junior Stage Challenge.
Congratulations to all Prize Winners The waiting is over for many anxious students as the 2008 prize-winners were announced.
Speech Winners The finalists in the school's prepared speech competition presented their carefully crafted...
Multi-Cultural Concert In Term 4, October 21st, there was a multi-cultural concert put on during the lunch time...
New HOD Maori Studies In Term 4 a new Head of the Te Reo Maori Department was appointed ...
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Upcoming Events
These are the events for the next two weeks
30th Aug 2010 8:06pm - 4th Sep 2010 8:06pm : Winter Tournament
Teams away at winter tournament all week - hockey, soccer, netball, basketball.
6th Sep 2010 8:14pm - 11th Sep 2010 8:14pm : East Arts Festival
Two weeks of fun events with performances and installations every day. Organised by the Arts Committee.
30th Aug 2010 8:06pm - 4th Sep 2010 8:06pm : Winter Tournament
Teams away at winter tournament all week - hockey, soccer, netball, basketball.
6th Sep 2010 8:14pm - 11th Sep 2010 8:14pm : East Arts Festival
Two weeks of fun events with performances and installations every day. Organised by the Arts Committee.
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