Dear Parent/Caregiver and Students, The PPTA has now confirmed that strike action will  take place this Thursday 23 October, affecting ALL Year levels. The Avondale College School Board have been advised by the PPTA that member teachers will not teach students on that day. We have an insufficient number of non-union staff to be able to provide safe and suitable relief cover to the classes that union members teach, therefore all students should work from home on Thursday and c

Our 2025 Performing Arts Awards winners What a year it's been for Avcol performing arts! On Thursday last week, we celebrated those who have consistently demonstrated excellence, leadership and dedication across Music, Dance and Drama. The audience was also treated to performances from our Chamber Orchestra, the Love's Labour Lost Shakespeare team, Street Dance Crew and the Little Shop of Horrors cast - all award winners in their own right. Valedictory speeches were given by

Over the school holidays, a dedicated group of Year 12 and13 students took part in our two-day Learner Driver License course right here at school. Day one was packed with road code study and practical tips from the Business Chamber Drive Programme instructors, ensuring students were well prepared. Day two was the big test with all participants sitting their learner licence test with VTNZ. We’re thrilled to share that every single student passed! It was a valuable experience

Arabella Jones-Ionatana & Mia Yates What a fantastic weekend it was for our dance soloists Mia Yates (Year 9) and Leila Lindqvist (Year 10) and our Dance Academy Hip Hop crew at the Festival of Dance competition! It was both students' first time competing. Mia received a commendation for her Musical Theatre piece, Don’t Rain on my Parade, and was wonderfully supported and mentored by Year 10 dance student, Arabella Jones-Ionatana. Leila placed 2nd in her category with an impr

Arlo as 5 year old Peter in "Niu Sila" With a movie-star sounding name and a wealth of acting experience gained at Avondale College, Arlo Lorien-King is taking his next big step into the world of drama. The Year 13 student has just been accepted into the highly competitive Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Acting for Screen and Theatre) at Unitec, widely known as the most industry-connected acting degree in New Zealand. The selection process was no small feat. After sub

Amadeia with "Ocean Eyes" Three Avondale College students had their work chosen out of 600 entries to be displayed at The Trusts 38th Art Exhibition this month, with Amadeia D'Souza taking out the top honours in her age group for her painting "Ocean Eyes." Amadeia (Year 10) first heard about the competition through the College's Daily News bulletin. She decided to submit a piece she completed for her Year 10 Art assignment, which required students to paint a portrait of someo

In this Issue From the Associate Principal Upcoming events Exam timetables Individualised Personal Achievement Course (IPAC) Little Shop of Horrors wins big at Showdown Awards Avcol artists impress at Trusts' Exhibition Remember his name: Arlo Lorien-King Festival of Dance success Beyond Drama classes Holiday highlight: Learner license driver course Sports Results Noticeboard

Dear Parent/Caregiver and Students, The PPTA has now confirmed that strike action will  also take place this Friday which will affect Year 13 students. Year levels are scheduled to work from home this week as follows: Date   Year Levels   Tuesday 14 October Year 9  Wednesday 15 October Year 10  Thursday 16 October Year 11 and Year 12  Friday 17 October Year 13    As well as this week's strike action, the PPTA has also signalled that a full-day strike affecting all year levels

Dear Parent/Caregiver and Students, The PPTA has now confirmed that strike action will take place this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and...

Phenomenal. Magical. Enthralling. Those are the words Avcol alumna Tessa Smith used to describe her recent experience with the...

Last week, we held a fantastic fundraising dinner in support of our 2026 Japan trip, and it was a night to remember! Guests enjoyed...

Year 13 student Bushra Tasneem is proving that creativity and environmental advocacy go hand in hand. After winning first place in Te Whau Pathway’s photography competition earlier this year, she’s now added another accolade—third place in their T- shirt design contest. Bushra’s winning streak began when she joined the school’s Enviro Group, a decision sparked by her desire to branch out and get involved in causes she cares about. “I’d always admired what the Enviro Group sto

L-R: Holly and Julie Davies; Sienna, Angela and Sophie Makwana Cousins Holly Davies (Year 13), Sienna Makwana (Year 13), and Sophie...

In this Issue From the Associate Principal Upcoming events Architectural designs impress at DVC Showcase Bushra's creative advocacy for the environment One step closer to Japan 2026 All the World's a Stage: A Shakespearean journey for Avcol alumni Football's in the family for Holly, Sophie & Sienna Moana Project inspires future police Celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in Mathematics Our 2026 Show is.... Techtorium Women in Tech Grant Sports Results Noticeboard

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Joshua Tohi (Year 13) was recently celebrated at the Pasifika Celebration Evening as the only student this year honouring five years'...

Our Avcol Rugby programme is taking part in one more Auckland Rugby fundraiser event, with every $20 ticket bought through our unique...

Congratulations to all our students who were recognised at our Term 3 Honours Assembly on Wednesday. For a full list of students, please...

We celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week a little earlier than the rest of the country. The theme is "Top Up Together". Having a school environment that is conducive to positive mental health is extremely important to us. Our Safe School Leaders share about the week in their own words: Samantha Dai (Year 12) Being a safe school means creating an environment where students can feel safe and comfortable enough to make special memories, have many experiences and to enjoy and m

I tēnei wāhanga, i haere tētahi rōpū ākonga Māori nō Te Kāreti o Avondale ki Ngāruawāhia, ki te whakanui i te Koroneihana ā-tau. I tū te...