The Careers Department is excited to be hosting our annual Trades Morning on Thursday 4 June, during Periods 2 and 3 in the Stadium. This event gives our Year 12 & 13 students the opportunity to connect with a wide range of local employers and training providers across the trades sector. It’s a valuable chance to explore career pathways and gain real insight into industry opportunities after school. Students will be able to: Learn what apprenticeships involve Speak directly w

Last week, our Garden Group and Environmental Group came together for a shared lunchtime of kai, conversation, and connection — a merging of two teams who care deeply about our whenua. The initiative by Amanda Hookham, Community Gardens Coordinator at EcoMatters Environment Trust in New Lynn, who has been working closely with our Environmental Group. She saw a natural opportunity to bring both groups together to connect over their shared kaupapa. The delicious soup served on

What began as a casual evening of online shopping on Temu has unexpectedly turned into a lucrative side hustle for Year 11 student Asher Carter. After ordering a product that arrived with a bonus set of hair clippers, Asher’s friends encouraged him to give haircutting a try. “My mates said I should attempt a haircut for a joke,” Asher recalls. “I cut my mate’s hair and didn’t do too badly, so they told me I should keep going.” Taking their advice seriously, Asher upgraded his

From the atrium to the turf, students proudly donned pink accessories on Friday to celebrate Pink Shirt Day—a nationwide day that encourages everyone to stand together against bullying. Various activities were set up in the atrium for students to work together and encourage one another. "As a Safe School leader, my favorite part of this day was the cute small pink ribbons that everyone happily wore," says Neha Jaiju (Year 13). "This gesture symbolizes the unity we had as a sc

From the Principal Spelling Bee musical spells success Korowai presentation for Principal Lyndy Watkinson Pink Shirt Day From Temu clippers to buzzing business Groups connect over sustainable soup Build Your Futures Trade Morning Celebrating our Associate Staff Cambridge fees due in 4 weeks: Friday 12 June Sports Results Notices

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