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Proudly supporting Wakatipu High School to Reach for their Heights.

14/06/2026

The WHS Winter Gala Silent Auction is LIVE – Start placing your bids now! 🔨

We're counting down to the WHS Foundation Winter Gala on 18 June 2026, but you don't have to wait until the big night to get involved.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our local businesses and supporters, there is an outstanding range of experiences, dining, accommodation, wine, adventure activities and much more.

There are still tickets available for the Gala, so if you'd like to join us for a fantastic evening of food, wine, entertainment and fundraising, we'd love to see you there. You'll also have the opportunity to bid on our exclusive Live Auction items on the night.

Browse, bid, book your ticket, and make a difference today.

👉 https://galabid.com/whsf26

01/05/2026

💙 THANK YOU, WAKATIPU COMMUNITY

What an incredible result.

Our first-ever Giving Day has officially wrapped - and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our wider community, we raised a total of $134,335.

In just 12 hours, alumni, local businesses, families, and supporters came together to back Wakatipu High School students in a powerful show of community spirit.

Every donation, every share, and every message of support made a difference.

Because of you, we can continue to invest in what matters most:

Teachers | Literacy & Numeracy | Wellbeing | Outdoor Education | The Āwhina Support Fund

This is what happens when a community stands behind its young people — real impact, real opportunity, real change.

From all of us at the Wakatipu High School Foundation: thank you. 💙

29/04/2026

🚨 GIVING DAY IS LIVE! 🚨

Today is the day!

For the next 12 hours, every donation to the WHS Giving Day will be matched by generous supporters - doubling your impact for our students.

This is our inaugural Giving Day, and we’re asking our community to come together to back the young people of Wakatipu High School.

Because when we invest in our school, we invest in:

💙 Our children
💙 Our families
💙 Our future workforce
💙 Our entire community

No matter the size, every gift makes a difference - and today, it goes twice as far.

👉 Donate now: www.giving.whsf.nz
📅 Closes 8pm tonight

Let’s show what our community can do when we stand together.

28/04/2026

⏰ TOMORROW IS GIVING DAY

After weeks of preparation, our inaugural WHS Giving Day is almost here.

From 8am tomorrow, every donation made will be matched by generous supporters, doubling your impact for local students.

This is more than fundraising - it’s a chance for our community to come together and back the young people who are shaping Queenstown’s future.

WHS is at the heart of our region. Supporting our school means supporting:

✨ Stronger learning outcomes
✨ Student wellbeing
✨ Future workforce readiness
✨ A stronger, more connected community

Even a small gift will go twice as far tomorrow.

💙 Give what you can. Share the message. Be part of something meaningful.

www.giving.whsf.nz

21/04/2026

📣 OUR FIRST EVER GIVING DAY IS COMING

On Thursday 30 April, the Wakatipu High School Foundation will launch its inaugural Giving Day - a 12-hour campaign to support our local students and strengthen our school.

This is a simple idea with powerful impact:

💙 One day. Double your impact.

Every donation made on the day will be matched by generous supporters, meaning your contribution will go twice as far in supporting Wakatipu High School students.

As Queenstown’s only high school, WHS plays a vital role in our entire community - educating, supporting, and preparing the next generation.

We’ll be raising funds across five key areas:
Teachers | Literacy & Numeracy | Wellbeing | Outdoor Education | Āwhina Support Fund

Because when our school thrives, our whole community benefits.

👉 Mark your calendar: Thursday 30 April

www.giving.whsf.nz

01/04/2026

Building Belonging at Wakatipu High School

Thanks to a generous $65,000 grant from the Mactodd Community Charitable Trust, the Wakatipu High School Foundation is expanding support for migrant students and families at Wakatipu High School.

With students from more than 62 ethnicities, our school is a vibrant reflection of the Wakatipu Basin - and creating a strong sense of belonging for every student matters more than ever.

We’re incredibly grateful to the Mactodd Community Charitable Trust for investing in the wellbeing of young people in our community.

👉 Read more: https://www.whsf.nz/post/building-belonging-new-grant-supports-diverse-whs-community

09/03/2026

🌟 See your company name in lights! 🌟

We proudly showcase the names of our Business Partners in the foyer at Wakatipu High School. Would you like your company to be among them?

We’re currently reprinting our sign - now’s the perfect time to secure your spot!

📧 Contact [email protected] to find out more.

https://www.whsf.nz/business-partnership-programme

05/03/2026

A massive thank you to Roost Mortgage Brokers for their generous $30,000 donation to the WHS Foundation! This contribution will go to the Roost Boost for Teachers Fund, which directly supports our goal of retaining our amazing staff. Thank you Roost for supporting our school and community.

23/02/2026

🏫 Community Support is Vital

That was the message at our WHS Foundation Supporters Breakfast, held at Pavilion Bar & Kitchens on Friday. Wakatipu High School is what it is today because of our community - and as the school continues to grow, facing the pressures of one of New Zealand’s least affordable regions and lower government funding, that support is more important than ever.

We shared our 2026 fundraising target: $400 per student (totalling $600,000) to strengthen our five core pillars: Teachers, Literacy & Numeracy, Wellbeing, Outdoor Education, and the Āwhina Support Fund. WHS Principal Oded Nathan highlighted the incredible student achievements made possible through community backing.

Guest speaker Greg Murphy inspired us with his insights and passion for youth driver safety through the Street Smart programme, and thank you to Quilly for asking the hard questions.

Together, we can continue to create opportunity, remove barriers, and help every student thrive - join us and be part of the difference. 🙌

18/02/2026

We were absolutely delighted to be the receiving charity at last night’s Forsyth Barr Roll Up Challenge at Arrowtown Bowling Club.

A stunning evening, 32 teams bringing great energy, and a fantastic start to another big year for the Wakatipu High School Foundation.

Huge thanks to Steve Reid and the Forsyth Barr team for their generosity and community spirit 💙

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13 Camp Street
Queenstown
9348

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http://www.whsf.nz/

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