You can keep up to date with all the latest news, updates, events and information about WHS through the following channels:
Announcements and Important Info
Our home page is regularly updated to carry all major news items and important announcements.
Weekly Newsletters
Our newsletter comes out every Friday during term-time, and is sent out via e-mail. You can also view them below.
Social Media
Follow our Facebook page Wakatipu High School Queenstown for regular updates about events and news at WHS. 

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Magazine

 Our school year in highlights - contributions from staff and students. Click the link below to download and view
 WHS Magazine 2021 (pdf file)

Newsletters

​Our school newsletter comes out every Friday during term-time. Click on the links below to read.
Current Newsletter
2021
2020
2019
2018

Looking for an earlier newsletter? Please contact us for archive editions.

WHS App

You can expect us to use the WHS App for sending important information to students and parents/caregivers. The app largely replaces the use of TXTs,  as bulk text messaging  can end up costing schools a lot of money when sending to large groups of  parents/caregivers and students.

​Our WHS App is FREE to download and use for iOS and Android devices. Once you have the app on your smartphone or tablet, tap on the three bars in the top left to bring up the menu, then use the Alert Subscriptions option to select what groups, years, or subjects apply to you. The WHS App is recommended for both students and parents. 
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Push Notifications
The app allows you to select alert groups so that you only get  notifications relevant to you such as:
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 - Whole School information alerts
 - Sports and activities reminders
 - Year level events
 - House announcements
 - Buses updates, such as lateness or breakdowns

This feature will help ensure that you receive only messages that are applicable to you.

​Other Features
The app also gives you quick links to:
 - Report your child's absence
 - Log into the WHS Portal
 - Access the school notices
 - Read the latest newsletter
 - Quick link to the school website
 - Check upcoming  calendar events
 - Contact the school

Communications Strategy for Parents/Caregivers


​Communications is a two-way street. We use a number of ways to communicate with students, parents and the wider community. Here's how you can expect to hear from us, depending on the type of message  we need to  pass on.
How we'll reach you
Group
Example
Contact
​Whole school (urgent and important)
School closed or late start, e.g snow day
App alert, e-mail, website,  local radio
Events affecting one or more year
Reminders, event bookings open
​App alert, e-mail, website
Major parts of the school across year groups
Bus running late
App alert, e-mail
Year group info; important but not critical
Update on school trip, camp
App alert, website
Classes, extra/co-curricular groups
Club/activity information
App alert
​Individual students absence
Student Absence Query
Text
Individual student illness/injury
Student injured or sick
Phone call