Western Heights Weekly News

Western Heights Weekly News

Ā Tātou Tamariki - Ō Tātou Whenua - Ka Ora te Āpōpō
Our Children - Our Land - Our Future

Issue 18 · 21 Nov 2025

In this issue

Principal's Page Banner Photo

Principal's Page Kia Ora Friends - Our Warmest Greetings

Calendar of Events: Banner Photo

Calendar of Events: 2026 Term Dates, 2025 Community Calendar

Tide at Melbourne AC:DC Concert: Banner Photo

Tide at Melbourne AC:DC Concert:

Learning About Learning: Banner Photo

Learning About Learning: A Brief History of How We Learn (And Why Your Future Depends on What Comes Next), Why We’re Still Learning Like It’s 1892, Part 1: When the Assembly Line Came to School (1800-1890s), Part 2: 120 Years of Nothing (1900-1990s), Part 3: When Information Became Free (1990s-2020s), Part 4: The AI Juncture (Now)

Teaching & Learning Page: Banner Photo

Teaching & Learning Page: Web Pages:, Techie Tips:, Sketches:, Article: , How To Rekindle Your Love Of Reading, Book Recommendation:, Man's Search for Meaning: , Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: Tight and Loose Cultures and the Secret Signals That Direct Our Lives

The Technology Page: Banner Photo

The Technology Page: You’re using the wrong ChatGPT-5 mode. Here’s how to choose the right one

The GPT Page: Banner Photo

The GPT Page: Five Clever Ways To Use ChatGPT:, 1. Use it as a Thinking Partner, 2. Simplify Everyday Tasks (Emails, Messages, Notes), 3. Become Creative, 4. Organise Your Life, For the 9-to-5 Office Worker:, For the Student:, 5. You’re Still in Control, Last Thought

The Green Page: Banner Photo

The Green Page: Plastic Is Everywhere. Now What?

Health News and Tips: Banner Photo

Health News and Tips: Sleep Resets Neurons For New Memories The Next Day, Eight Sleep Tips That Actually Work

Life Hacks: Banner Photo

Life Hacks: Five Things You Can Do With a Leaf Blower:

Just A Thought: Banner Photo

Just A Thought: Everything will be all right in the end. If it is not all right, it is not yet the end., Thich Nhat Hanh’s Answers to Children’s Questions, What is mindfulness?, What should you do if someone feels bad and you want to comfort that person and make him or her feel better?, What do you do when you’re scared?, Is nothing something?, How can I love someone who likes different things than me?, How can I remain calm when I see so many bad things in the world?

Notices Banner Photo

Notices 2026 Term Dates Calendar, Seeking a way to earn money from home while caring for your tamariki?

Humour Banner Photo

Humour Dad Jokes - I'm Sorry...

Explaining Our Newsletter: Banner Photo

Explaining Our Newsletter:

Click to Connect Banner Photo

Click to Connect

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