It’s that time of year again!

The faculty of Creative Industries warmly welcomes you to our End of Year Show ‘Human Made’. This show primarily features the work of our senior students, spanning Food, Spatial and Product Design, Paint and Printmaking, Photography and Graphic Design.

Join us on Friday 23rd October to celebrate the core practice of each of these disciplines and delight in our student’s creative journey and final hurrah for 2026. Doors open at 3:30, a prizegiving will be held in the main foyer at 4:00pm and doors close at 5:00pm.

Works are exhibited across 5 locations: the main office foyer, Whare Toi foyer, B3 Cafe, B6 entrance and the Museum (between B6 and B8).

Some works will be available for purchase with cash on the night. More information about the event including an exhibition guide, sales and project collection details, will follow.

For now, please save the date and we hope to see you there!

Any queries please contact Demelza Round: roundd@waihekehigh.school.nz

Info Guide (link)

Price List (link)

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Jewel Dick, Year 13

Our WISE of the Week awarded by the Māori Faculty is Jewel Dick, Year 13.

Nā tōna kaha ki te ārahi i ngā tēina me ōna hoa mahi. He tauira rangatira a Jewel he kaha ki te whakaatu i te whakaute, te manawanui me te kaha ki te whakarongo me te whai whakaaro ki ngā kōrero āwhina. He kōtiro whakawhirinaki ia, ā, ahakoa ngā wero, ka mau tonu tana menemene me tana ngākau pai. E tino whakaatu ana ia i ngā ūara WISE.

She excels at guiding younger peers and her colleagues. Jewel is an exemplary leader who consistently demonstrates respect, patience, and a willingness to listen to and consider helpful advice. She is a confident young woman who maintains her smile and kindness, even when facing challenges. She truly embodies the WISE values.

photo credit: Manuka Churcher

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We have had a settled start to Term 4, with students quickly getting back into the school rhythm and approaching their learning with a positive attitude. It was incredibly encouraging to see our school attendance continue to improve last term, with regular attendance up 4% compared to Term 3, 2025, despite the waves of illness that buffeted our community. This is a testament to the diligence and positivity of our families and students, which will open more pathways for their futures. With the worst of the winter sickness behind us and the summer months on the horizon, we look forward to continuing our trend of record high regular attendance throughout Term 4.

I spoke at this week’s assembly about the importance of making the most of this time for our seniors and I am pleased to see the maturity and diligence with which they are approaching this period. With just three weeks to go before our seniors head off for their end of year exams, the message has been to enjoy their last weeks while continuing to lay a strong foundation for success in their externals by doing a little bit of extra work each day. Parents can continue to support their senior students by checking that they have a positive study space free from distractions, especially phones, and that they have a clear study plan in place.

With respect to our junior students, we are shifting our focus to our WISE value of Independence. Parents may hear juniors speaking about the expectation to routinely carry their equipment and take greater ownership of self-management. This aligns directly with the key capabilities outlined in the New Zealand Curriculum and naturally connects with our school values. Where materials were previously kept largely in classrooms, we recognise that this can foster dependency, whereas taking personal responsibility will serve students well in the long run. Parents can support their juniors by ensuring they bring all required stationery in a pencil case and all necessary books for each day’s lessons in their bags.

Ngā mihi mahana,

Cameron Flude

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As we reach the conclusion of Term 3, we reflect on what is traditionally the most academically intensive period of the school year. Alongside the demands of senior assessments, practice examinations, and key learning milestones across all year levels, our school community has had to navigate a severe wave of winter sickness that has impacted homes and schools across Aotearoa. Reaching the end of this term in good heart is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of our ākonga. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our teachers and support staff, who have worked tirelessly to keep learning on track through staffing shortages and illness, and to our students for their grit and focus during a demanding term. With the sun staying out later and the temperature rising, it is fair to hope that the near future is looking positive.

While we earned outstanding results in 2025 with pass rates continuing to outstrip national averages significantly, for 2027 we set new challenges as a school to improve the quality of our results. We have spent this year directly challenging our students to stop settling for a pass being enough, and to live up to the academic potential we know they are capable of. The results have been outstanding with a summary of our internal results shown below. With the bulk of our internal programme now complete, we are looking at a combined improvement in Merit and Excellence proportions of over 50% – an immense 10 percentage point improvement over our average performance. I couldn’t be prouder of our senior students and the talented staff who are helping them to reach their potential.

While we have much to celebrate in the progress made across our learning spaces, I also need to address a concerning trend that has emerged over recent weeks – one I believe needs a reset over the term break. We have heard a noticeable spike in poor language across the school, including instances where grossly disrespectful language has been directed toward our staff with increasing frequency.

Respectful communication is a core tenet of The Waiheke Way and a core principle of our community, and it will be critical for students as they step into adult life. While we address this consistently at school and work hard to curb this behaviour, it will come as no surprise that we are pushing against a wider tide where negative language is normalised relentlessly through social media, music, movies and, consequently, among friend groups. I would greatly appreciate support from all whānau in having a clear conversation with students around standards of communication at school, so that our expectations are echoed between home and school.

School is a public space and, like any workplace or public environment, it requires a foundation of mutual courtesy, dignity, and respect. For Waiheke High School to remain a safe, positive, and productive environment for all learners and staff, disrespectful or offensive language cannot and will not be tolerated. Together, we can help students understand what fundamentally constitutes acceptable language in public settings.

As we head into the upcoming break, I ask all parents and caregivers to take time to speak with their children about how they communicate with others and the standard of language expected of them in public spaces. Our partnership with whānau is vital, and with your support at home, we can ensure a positive and respectful reset as we enter Term 4. I hope that every student and staff member enjoys a well-deserved, restful, and healthy break over the coming fortnight. Thank you all for your ongoing support of our school community.

Ngā mihi mahana,

Cameron Flude

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The past few weeks have been filled with remarkable enthusiasm, achievement, and vibrant school spirit across Waiheke High School. I am thrilled to be able to celebrate the outstanding efforts of so many students in this week’s newsletter. Alongside the general dedication that we regularly see from our students, themes of performance, perseverance and pride are common throughout the major highlights listed below:

Mathex – A group of keen junior teams represented us at the Auckland Mathex competition. This was followed by our school house Mathex competition where our top mathematicians earned points toward our house competition.

Year 9 camp – Another unforgettable time at camp on Motutapu, facing new challenges, strengthening friendships, and exemplifying whanaungatanga in every activity.

Junk to Funk – The annual Junk to Funk wearable art showcase highlighted imagination and ingenuity, as students turned everyday recycled items into artistic creations.

Wheeler’s Luck – Our talented drama students performed two stellar productions of Wheeler’s Luck. Their energy and presence drew the audience in with raucous laughter throughout.

RSA Music Performance – Our gifted musicians delivered assessed performances at the RSA, bringing their best efforts and entertainment to our wider community.

UNISS Netball – Our senior netball girls represented our school at their winter tournament this week. Though a young team, they secured many wins showing grit, teamwork, and positive sporting attitude throughout.

It’s incredible to see the variety of outstanding commitment and excellent performance on display here – all set against the backdrop of Term 3 which is genuinely our heaviest academic term. We’ve also seen the end of our winter sports seasons with strong performances being put in across the board – well done to all students who were dedicated to extra-curricular activities throughout the past couple of terms. Things aren’t slowing down just yet with some major events happening in the next couple of weeks too:

AIMS Games: Our dedicated athletes are preparing to represent us at the AIMS Games. We wish our competitors all the best as they showcase their skills and compete alongside New Zealand’s best.

Kotahi Aroha: We are eagerly anticipating the inspiring Kotahi Aroha kapa haka showcase, celebrating rich cultural traditions through passionate performances next Sunday at Te Huruhi School.

Senior Exams: For our senior students, upcoming examinations mark a critical period of study and reflection. We encourage all seniors to stay focused, trust their preparation, and put forth their absolute best effort.

CAAs: Our second round of common assessment activities takes place in Week 9 giving our students their final opportunity of 2026 to secure their literacy and numeracy requirements for NCEA.

It goes without saying that we will have a busy run into the end of the term and I want to offer a huge congratulations to everyone who has been putting in their best effort over the recent weeks. Equally, I want to wish good luck and encouragement for those who are about to perform over the next couple of weeks. A special mention also goes out to all of the staff and whānau who are supporting these efforts both at home and away. Our students continue to rise to the occasion, and this couldn’t happen without the dedicated team that are working behind the scenes to develop them and give them the confidence to deliver their best.

Ngā mihi mahana,

Cameron Flude

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