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Strike action confirmed for Y9, Y10, Y11 & Y12
Dear Parent/Caregiver and Students, The PPTA has now confirmed that strike action will take place this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and...
Oct 13, 2025


A Shakespearean journey for Avcol alumnae
Phenomenal. Magical. Enthralling. Those are the words Avcol alumna Tessa Smith used to describe her recent experience with the...
Oct 8, 2025


One step closer to Japan 2026
Last week, we held a fantastic fundraising dinner in support of our 2026 Japan trip, and it was a night to remember! Guests enjoyed...
Oct 8, 2025


Bushra's creative environmental advocacy
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
Oct 8, 2025


Football's in the Family
L-R: Holly and Julie Davies; Sienna, Angela and Sophie Makwana Cousins Holly Davies (Year 13), Sienna Makwana (Year 13), and Sophie...
Oct 8, 2025


Heartbeat T4W1 8/10/25
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
Oct 8, 2025


Cambridge Exam Schedule
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Oct 7, 2025


Deputy Head Librarian's 5 years of service
Joshua Tohi (Year 13) was recently celebrated at the Pasifika Celebration Evening as the only student this year honouring five years'...
Sep 29, 2025


Watch NPC Rugby & support Avcol
Our Avcol Rugby programme is taking part in one more Auckland Rugby fundraiser event, with every $20 ticket bought through our unique...
Sep 19, 2025


Term 3 Honours Assembly
Congratulations to all our students who were recognised at our Term 3 Honours Assembly on Wednesday. For a full list of students, please...
Sep 19, 2025


Top Up Together - Mental Health Awareness Week
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
Sep 18, 2025


Witnessing history at the Koroneihana
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...
Sep 18, 2025


What Te Wiki o te Reo Māori means to me
What does Te Wiki o te Māori mean to you? Tēnā koutou e te whānau, I tēnei wiki, e whakanuia ana e tātou ko Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, he...
Sep 18, 2025


Te Pō Angitū - Māori Success Evening
Whānau, staff, and students gathered in the PAC yesterday for Te Pō Angitū - an evening of celebrating the excellence of our ākonga...
Sep 18, 2025


Multiple Showdown nods for Avcol Show
The Auckland Live Showdown Award nominations were announced on Friday, and Little Shop of Horrors has come away with a record-making...
Sep 18, 2025


Heartbeat T3W10 18/09/25
In this Issue From the Principal Upcoming events Te Pō Angitū - Māori Success Evening What does Te Wiki o te reo Māori mean to you?...
Sep 18, 2025


Year 12 & 13s perform "Niu Sila"
Our Year 11 and 12s put on their version of Niu Sila on Thursday night. The audience was captivated by their raw, challenging and...
Sep 15, 2025


Watch rugby, support Avcol—this Sunday at Eden Park
Come down to Eden Park this Sunday (14 September) for an epic day of rugby AND support Avondale College Rugby at the same time! Thanks to Auckland Rugby, every ticket sold through our special link gives $10 back to Avcol's rugby teams. Game Day Lineup: 11:35 AM – Auckland Storm vs Canterbury 2:10 PM – Auckland NPC vs Manawatū You get free AT train travel with your ticket Street parking is available AND there are kit prizes from Hart Sports + halftime giveaways from Paladin! G
Sep 11, 2025


Luke returns triumphant from Football Champs
Year 10 football star Luke Carter has returned from the Solomon Islands after helping New Zealand to successfully defend their title at...
Sep 11, 2025


Avcol students wow crowds at All Blacks game
Ava 'Uhila, Maddie Tomilap & Lily 'Uhila Avcol students were among those who performed at Eden Park ahead of the Springboks vs All Blacks...
Sep 11, 2025
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