Safeguarding Week

Safeguarding Week • News • Wesley College

John Wesley powerfully declared “Every Child Matters”, and a significant way of us honouring that declaration is to also honour National Child Safeguarding Week from Monday, 8th September to Sunday, 14th September 2025. As part of our commitment to child safety, throughout Child Safeguarding Week, we are proud to be sharing with you some of the steps we have been taking as part of our comprehensive safeguarding program to strengthen safeguarding and child protection at Wesley College. Our upcoming child safety plans, including this newsletter and the week’s celebrations, will be the start of more frequent child safety messaging and updates.

Monday 8th September: Dr Brian Evans 

• The Safeguarding and Child Protection at Wesley College for Whaanau and Wesleyans 

• The Child Safety version of the College’s Newsletter

Tuesday 9th September: Dr Siaosi Vaili

• Safeguarding Committee 

• Child Safety Improvement Plan

Wednesday 10th September: Safeguarding Officer

• Designated Safeguarding Staff

Thursday 11th September: Mrs Denise Bellette

• Safeguarding practice is informed

• A shared workforce responsibility

• Viewed and managed as an accountable requirement.

Friday 12th September: College Board Chairs

• Suite of Child Safety Policies and Procedures

Links to Wesley College Safeguarding Policies below:

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Staff Safeguarding Code of Conduct

Complaints Policy

Saturday 13th September: Student Council

• The empowerment and participation of students and whaanau

Sunday 14th September: Dr Brian Evans 

• Zero Tolerance of Abuse

Special Character Review Talanoa

July 8, 2026

This is a valuable opportunity to share your thoughts on the Methodist Christian dimensions of Wesley College.

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End of Term 2 Message from the Principal

July 5, 2026

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Wesley College Tours - Term 3

July 4, 2026

We look forward to welcoming you!

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End of Term 2 Attendance Update

July 4, 2026

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Counties Manukau Rugby U18 Development Days and U16 Talent Identification Programme.

July 2, 2026

Congratulations to our Wesley College rugby students who have been selected.

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Students Explore Future Careers at Girls with Hi-Vis

July 2, 2026

The event provided a fantastic opportunity for students to step outside their comfort zones, ask questions, and gain a better…

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Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week

July 2, 2026

Celebrate: 5 - 11 July 2026

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Proud Until the Final Whistle - Girls' 1st XV Rugby

June 30, 2026

Our girls showed incredible resilience, determination, and heart from start to finish.

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A Proud Finish to the Season - Girls' U15 Rugby

June 30, 2026

A well-deserved victory to finish the season undefeated and proudly bring home the trophy.

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From Wesley College to University Life

June 30, 2026

Reon shared his inspiring journey from our classrooms to studying Geography and Environmental Science at the University…

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Brougham Buses Wesley College First XV Rugby vs Fielding High School

June 28, 2026

Full Time | 14-14

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Principal's Weekly Update Term 2, Week 10

June 28, 2026

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Kairangi Gold Award Recipients

June 26, 2026

Thank you for being exemplary role models and for representing our school values with pride each day

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Otago Summer School - Experience a Week of University Life

June 26, 2026

Hands-On at Otago applications open Monday 29 June 2026! This is a unique opportunity for students (who will be in Years…

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Otago Undergraduate Scholarships Open 1 July 2026

June 26, 2026

Apply for a scholarship and gain the financial support you need to complete your undergraduate degree.

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Kairangi Silver Award Recipients

June 26, 2026

This achievement reflects your positive attitude and the example you set within our school community.

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Kairangi Bronze Award Recipients

June 26, 2026

A huge congratulations to our 𝟏𝟖 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 who have earned the Bronze Kairangi Award

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Year 13, Jay-Dee Lea visited Middlemore Hospital under the “Shadow a Leader” for a day initiative

June 25, 2026

Arranged through the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at Auckland University of Technology.

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South Auckland Careers Expo - 24 June

June 25, 2026

Year 12 & Year 13 students had many positive experiences learning about future career pathways and opportunities that are…

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Career Opportunities Years 11-13 - Opening Evenings and University Information

June 25, 2026

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