In this Issue In this Issue From the Principal Building a project made to last Planting for the future Tackling the trickiest Bebras Challenge yet Students inspired at World Vision Youth Conference Solving inequalities with Tarsia Keystone Trust School Leaver Scholarships Sports Results Notices

In Weeks 5 and 6, almost all of our Year 11 students who are taking the NCEA pathway will be sitting the Literacy and Numeracy co-requisite exams. These three exams are mandatory and there are two testing opportunities each year. Students who are sitting these exams have been given their NZQA login details by their English and Maths teachers in preparation. Any Year 12 and 13 students who are yet to achieve their literacy and numeracy credits will also be sitting these te

Our students enjoyed an unforgettable two weeks in Japan as part of the Daito Bunka exchange, packed with cultural, educational and sightseeing experiences across Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto. In Hiroshima, students visited several significant historical and cultural sites, including Hijiyama Park, Hiroshima Castle, the Peace Museum and Peace Park, where they were guided by descendants of bombing survivors. A visit to Miyajima Island followed, featuring the Itsukushima Shrine,

In this Issue From the Principal Learning, language and culture - our Japan sister school visit One week to go: The Buzz around school intensifies! IMMC Challenge: Maths meets conservation Performing for the folks Have your say on the future of Avcol Behind the Bee: Eliza Gleeson Sports Results Notices

Our senior prefects attended the service at Avondale RSA, with Head Prefects Marco Li and Lola Kelleher each delivering two heartfelt speeches. Lola shared that for many young people, the world wars feel distant. "Yet one truth brings it closer to home: many of the soldiers who landed at Gallipoli were not much older than we are today. They were young, with ambitions, families, and futures ahead of them. And still, they stepped forward into uncertainty, fear, and hardship, dr

In this Issue From the Principal Lest we forget: Students & senior prefects represent at ANZAC services Farheen's engineering exploration Adventures in Aotearoa await A lunch with purpose Sort lunch admin & win! Behind the Bee: Samir Nisar Sports Results Notices

Road works are taking place on Forest Hill Road in Waiatarua from Wednesday 15 April to Friday 24 July affecting Route S056. The route S056 morning trip will detour through Holdens Road, Parrs Cross Road and West Coast Road. The afternoon trip for S056 will detour through Mobil Oratia, West Coast Road and Forest Hill Road. Buses will not stop at: • Stop 5313 - 276 Forest Hill Road • Stop 5316 - Kellys Road • Stop 5318 - 198 Forest Hill Road • Stop 5320 - 170 Forest Hill Road

Our Careers department is holding two informational events to inspire Year 9–13 Māori and Pasifika learners, giving them the opportunity to explore a range of tertiary education options. Students and whānau will be able to visit expo stands, gather information, and ask questions about courses, pathways, and support services. Māori Tertiary Pathways Evening Tuesday 28 April | 6-8pm | School Whare Pasifika Tertiary Pathways Evening Tuesday 5 May | 6-8pm | School Atrium All we

In this Issue From the Principal Avcol strikes gold (again) at national jazz comp Showcamp: Fine tuning, fun, and unforgettable memories Behind the Bee: Galvin Alquetra Banzai! Students immersed in Japanese life Walking the whenua, learning about pepeha Inter-Home Room Whānau Sports Day Waipapa Ōhanga Rau Wider access to period products across school Sports Results Notices

Seven Avondale College tauira have spent the last few weeks immersed in a Toi Māori drawing and design course at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Henderson. Across two assessments, they've accrued eight NCEA credits, but their tutor, Whaea Maia Keane, says the real impact is the cultural knowledge and confidence they’ve gained. "Most of the students arrived with little experience drawing these patterns," she says, "but they’re leaving with strong foundations and a sense of pride. I t

Eighty‑seven students from Years 9–13 were up before sunrise on Sunday, boarding the bus to Kristin School for a full day at the Auckland Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ Victoria University of Wellington Shakespeare Festival. After a brisk tech rehearsal, the festival opened to a sell‑out audience. This year’s festival featured back-to-back scenes from Avcol, Kristin, Western Springs, Waitākere, AGC Sunderland, and North West College. Avondale alone contributed 12 scenes, each pe

Te Kapa Pātiki proudly represented our kura at ASB Polyfest 2026, delivering a powerful and heartfelt performance that reflected the strength, unity, and mana of our rōpū. After a term of dedicated preparation, it was inspiring to see our tauira take the stage with confidence. A special acknowledgement goes to our kaitātaki tāne, Monaco Sikuvea, who achieved an outstanding 3rd place in the Male Leader category. “I’m so proud to have received third place for kaitātaki tāne" he

In this Issue: From the Principal Kapa Haka group steals the spotlight at Polyfest Friends, Romans, victors: Avcol conquers Shakespeare Festival From curiosity to confidence: Tauira embrace Māori art course Māori & Pasifika Tertiary Pathways Evenings Revealing Rubbish: Enviro Group conducts waste audit Behind the Bee: Maddie Paeia Sports Notices Notices

On Monday, we recognised the incredible achievements of our students throughout Term at Honours Assembly. From sporting triumphs to cultural excellence, alongside leadership, service, and academic awards, these students have showcased our HEART values and plenty of dedication, talent, and hard work. Congratulations to all who were celebrated at this week’s Honours Assembly.

The week so many of our cultural groups have been waiting for is upon us! If you haven't grabbed your tickets for Polyfest yet, make sure to purchase them here first. It's a big festival so knowing when to show up for the right performance is essential! Take note of when our Avcol groups are performing below: Thursday 19 March (Manukau Sports Bowl) Samoan Stage 11:00am : Samoan group Friday 20 March (Manukau Sports Bowl) Diversity Stage 10:05am: Chinese 10:15am: Filipino

In this Issue From the Principal Upcoming Events Avondale College Shines at ASB Polyfest 2026 Science class in action Taikaka - Hot off the Press! Finding Our Voice: Spoken Word Workshop Family Connection (FACTS) - new interface in online portal Sports News Noticeboard

Former student Lex Revell‑Lewis continues to make waves on the international athletics stage, shaving one‑hundredth of a second off his own New Zealand 400m record at the Adelaide Invitational. Running from lane six, Lex delivered an impressive 45.87s, finishing second behind Australian Luke van Ratingen. This performance builds on his historic achievement last year, when he became the first Kiwi man to run under 46 seconds for the distance. Just a week earlier, he defended h

On Wednesday 11 March, the Year 11 and 12 Drama classes went to see Waiora - te Ūkaipō - The Homeland at the ASB Waterfront Theatre. Presented by the Auckland Arts festival with Auckland Theatre Company and Kawata Productions, this was a revival production of Hone Kouka's classic work first performed in 1996, and set in 1965. It tells the story of a Māori family who have recently moved from Waiora in Tairāwhiti to urban Christchurch. Their sense of displacement raised questi

Jazz Lounge – Saturday 28 March Avcol Atrium | 1:30–5:00pm Join us for an afternoon of smooth, live jazz as our talented combos and Big Band showcase their repertoire in preparation for the National Youth Jazz Competition in Tauranga. This relaxed event is the perfect chance to enjoy great music and support our young musicians as they fine‑tune their sets. All welcome! Line-up: 1:30pm – Birdland 2:00pm – Blue Note 2:30pm – Rob's Dogs 3:00pm – 52nd Street 3:30pm – Five Spot 4:

From the Principal Launching new uniform item - 'ie Lavalava Fiafia Nights a sampling of what's to come Reminder: Year 13 Independent Study Day this Friday Jazz Lounge Displacement & identity: Drama Students experience Waiora Avcol Alum Lex beats national 400m record in Adelaide Behind the Bee: Arlo stars as VP Panch! Careers Notices Sports Notices Notices