Whanganui City College

01/09/2026

Ka nui te mihi to Awa Driver Training - we love your work!! Thank you so much - and a huge congratulations to all of our awesome students who are achieving their licences!

26/08/2026

REMINDER
Teacher Only Day Friday 28th August

25/08/2026

Representing with enthusiasm! And a whole heap of courage!

We’re so proud of our year 9 and 10 students who stepped up at the Model UN. Making speeches against experienced year 12 and 13 students, our tauira are ones to watch for the future. Well done to the organisers and to our own social studies team for getting behind this great kaupapa!

25/08/2026

One of the best things about City College! It's time to sign up for our Services Academy for 2027!

✨Whanganui City College Service Academy are taking enrolments for 2027✨
▪️Are you currently a year 11 or year 12 student?
▫️Are you interested in joining or learning about the NZDF?
▪️Do you like the outdoors?
▫️Are you interested in new experiences?
▪️Are you wanting to re-engage at school?
▫️Do you like working in a team environment?
▪️Are you looking for a challenge and wanting to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
▫️Interested in becoming a leader and learning leadership skills?
▪️Are you struggling to achieve NCEA credits?
▫️Do you want to make lots of new friends around New Zealand?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, have you considered enrolling at Whanganui City College and joining the Service Academy?

For more information get in touch with the Service Academy Director, Allison Pene or check out our curriculum on the Whanganui City College website.

If you are a current student at WCC, make sure to register your interest at the student centre.

17/08/2026

EARLY CLOSING TUESDAY 18th AUGUST

Kia ora e te whānau

Just a reminder of the following two dates;

Tuesday 18th August
Literacy Workshop for year 12/13 students who have not yet gained their literacy credits. Attendance at this workshop is mandatory for those concerned.

We're proud that some of our students will be taking part in the Model UN at Girls College on this day, it will be a full school day for them.

For all other students, school closes early at 1.30pm. This is so that teachers can join their colleagues from schools across Whanganui to work on NCEA moderation.

The Learning Hub will remain open on this day and the library will be open for students who need to stay at school until 3pm.

Friday 28th August
School is closed for instruction to all students as we have a teacher only day. Our teachers will be focussed on health and safety, and planning to implement the new curriculum.

Ngā manaakitanga
The Senior Leadership Team

10/08/2026

Nice one, Cullen!

We are pleased to announce our Air Chathams Whanganui U18 Boys squad for 2026 👏🏻

Congratulations to the young men selected.

First Training:
6:00pm - Wednesday, August 12 at Spriggens Park

If you are unable to attend training, please contact team manager - Amber McKee +64 27 810 0744

Head Coach: Rick Winterburn
Assistant Coaches: Joe Fazakerley & Chubby-Jaz Koro
Managers: Amber McKee and Thalia McDonnell

28/07/2026

It will be great to see you all there, whānau!

28/07/2026

🏉 **Congratulations to Our City College Boys!**

A huge congratulations to the following Whanganui City College students who have been selected for the **Whanganui Rugby Under 16 Representative Squad**:

👏 Decade Daniels
👏 Jackson Fisher
👏 Reihana Hemi
👏 Kingston Hopkins-Dalley
👏 Z'del Hopkins-Dalley
👏 Zekaia Koro
👏 Tati Tattersall-Taitumu

This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work, commitment, and dedication each of you has shown throughout the season. We are incredibly proud to see you representing both our school and Whanganui Rugby.

We would also like to acknowledge the City College boys who attended the trials but narrowly missed selection this time. It takes courage to put yourself forward, compete, and strive for higher honours. Keep working hard, continue to back yourselves, and know that your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Your opportunity will come.

Congratulations again to all of our players who represented Whanganui City College at the trials. We are proud of each and every one of you.

Your 2026 Whanganui U16 Boys named 🤩

Our Under 16 Boys will take on the Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council U16 Boys Tournament, a highlight on the calendar, which will again take place in our backyard at Whanganui Collegiate School.

First Training:
4:30pm - Monday, August 3 at Spriggens Park

If you are unable to attend training, please contact team manager - Amber McKee +64 27 810 0744

Head Coach: Joe Fazakerley
Assistant Coaches: Rick Winterburn & Chubby-Jaz Koro
Managers: Amber McKee and Thalia McDonnell

27/07/2026

🎭 Senior Ball 2026 – Masquerade 🎭
Get ready for a night of mystery, style, and unforgettable memories…
📅 Saturday 15th August
⏰ 6.00pm – 10.00pm
📍 Cooks Gardens
Dress to impress and bring your best mask — it’s time to step into the Masquerade ✨
🎟️ Tickets: $65 (includes meal, photos + awesome venue)
👉 Buy from the main reception by Monday 3rd August
Bringing a guest? You’ll need to organise a quick interview with SLT first.
🚫 No alcohol, va**ng, or smoking — school rules apply.
Don’t miss it — this is one of the best nights of the year! 🖤