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 • Stop 5322 - Holdens Road • Stop 5324 - 126 Forest Hill Road • Stop 5890 - Opp 235 Forest Hill Road For these stops, the nearest alternative stop is Stop 5326 - Pine Avenue. Buses will not stop at: Stop 5314 - 324 Forest Hill Road Stop 5443 - Shaw Road Stop 5447 - Carter Road Stop 5449 - Parker Road Stop 5451 - Kellys Road Stop 5459 - Bendalls Lane Stop 5461 - Rimu Road Stop 5463 - Raroa Terrace Stop 5465 - Tui Crescent Stop 5940 - West Coast Road Stop 5453 - Kauri Loop Road Stop 5457 - Kauri Loop Road Stop 5455 - 757 West Coast Road Stop 5989 - 715 West Coast Road For these stops, the nearest alternative stop is Stop 5441 - 515 West Coast Road. Use Journey Planner to find other alternative stops. (https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/journey-planner/)

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 welcome!

VACANCIES Teaching positions are advertised in the Education Gazette Education Gazette Library Manager Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our student and staff community. Our school library is a vibrant and busy hub for information literacy and inquiry learning. We are currently looking for an experienced Library Manager to manage our library’s strategic direction and day-to-day operational management. This is a key role in which you will have a recognised library qualification and proven experience in engaging students and staff with the joys of reading and utilising library resources. Essential skills include experience in information technology and research skills, along with a flexible attitude and the ability to communicate well in a multi-cultural environment. Experience and an interest in working with teenagers is highly desirable, as is previous staff management experience. The successful candidate will continue to develop a collection that meets the reading and information needs of our school community in a variety of formats and manage the library budget in accordance with school practice. The job full job description can be downloaded below. This is a full-time and permanent position. Working 40 hours per week between 8.00am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only. Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2022 – 2024 and IEA. To register your interest, please apply via SEEK job no. 91605294 Please ensure your cover letter demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience make you an ideal candidate for this role. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. This role is subject to a satisfactory police vet. Applications close: 4.00pm Sunday 3rd May 2026 Job Description

Avondale College is a leading secondary high school for Years 9 to 13. FINALIST Mrs Lyndy Watkinson AVONDALE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL NAU MAI, HAERE MAI Avondale College is a high performing, diverse, co-educational secondary school located ten minutes from central Auckland. Our school motto, Kohia ngā Taikākā , establishes our commitment to provide opportunities for all students to strive for academic, sporting and creative excellence, within an aspirational and caring environment. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our community. These shared values are the basis for student-focused relationships which allow our large school to have a strong family feel. Students are at the HEART of all that we do, and our committed, expert teachers work to support students to reach their potential both within and beyond the classroom. Through our teaching and learning programmes, students are encouraged to communicate effectively, work independently, question, inquire and develop creative solutions. READ MORE LATEST NEWS READ MORE Heartbeat T2W2 29/4/26 Detours for bus route SO56 Tertiary Pathways for Māori & Pasifika learners Heartbeat T2W1 22/04/26 From curiosity to confidence Avcol conquers Shakespeare Festival CLICK TO ENTER VIEW PROSPECTUS ENROL NOW ENROL FOR 2026

ENROLMENT PROSPECTUS UNIFORM & COLLEGE SHOP BUS INFORMATION ENROLMENT CHECK ZONE STREET LIST VIEW PROSPECTUS Enrolling for 2027 Enrolments for 2027 will open mid-year 2026. Please keep an eye on this page, and on our social media pages for more information. All students who live within the Avondale College zone are eligible to apply for enrolment to attend our school. Students must be enrolled by their parent or legal guardian. IN ZONE In Zone Applications: Will open mid-year 2026 OUT OF ZONE Out of Zone Applications: Will open mid-year 2026 To enrol as an in zone student for 2026, please visit our office to collect an application form. Contact our Enrolment Office, Ms Kim Lawrence for more information. k.lawrence@avcol.school.nz We are not taking any out of zone students for the current year. Enrolling for 2026 Enrolment Interviews There was a technical issue on our end. Try again or refresh.