CO-CURRICULAR THE ARTS SPORT TAUREWA CAMP GROUPS SPORTS ACADEMY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY SPORTS ACADEMY The Avondale College Sports Academy is a high-performance programme aimed at taking our most talented junior sportsmen and sports women to the next level by nurturing their ability and moulding them into healthy, productive and talented athletes. Our philosophy is to develop a programme that not only instils the ethos of Avondale College but inspires our students to succeed in all aspects of life at the College and beyond. In addition to their specialist coaching and classroom studies, Sports Academy students are expected to further their expertise and engagement through participation in Avondale College sports teams. Many students have progressed from this level to compete in Auckland representative teams, and some to higher honours nationally. Some of our Academy graduates have even been selected to full (adult) national squads whilst still at school. The goal of the Academy is to provide students with the highest level of coaching and the highest level of competition. YEAR 9 Five mornings a fortnight (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, then Tuesday and Thursday) Sessions usually run from 7:30am to 8:45am Expert coaching by highly qualified and experienced elite coaches Practical sessions focus on developing basic skills, acquiring more advanced skills and developing game understanding YEAR 10 Building on the Year 9 programme, the Year 10 Sports Academy programme follows a curriculum pathway through Physical Education with a mixture of sports-related theory, practical application and coaching in the six Sports Academy codes. Five lessons a fortnight timetabled during school hours (three practical, two theory related) Expert coaching by elite coaches Practical sessions focusing on development of skills and game understanding Theory lessons including topics such as physiology, anatomy and nutrition The programme is designed to not only capture the imagination of students and nurture their abilities but also to underpin the NCEA credits they will be accelerated to attempt in Term 3 For more information, contact: sportsacademy@avcol.school.nz To apply for the Sports Academy, fill out the online form on our Enrolments page

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Sport CO-CURRICULAR THE ARTS SPORT TAUREWA CAMP GROUPS SPORTS ACADEMY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY SPORT Sport is at the heart of Avondale College. Each year around 1000 students represent the College in nearly 30 different codes, either as individuals or in teams. Avondale plays a major part in the Auckland schools' sporting scene, with many codes represented in the Premier sporting competitions as well as numerous local, zoned and regional competitions. Throughout the year many of our teams travel further afield throughout New Zealand and beyond, to experience the breadth of sporting opportunities that are on offer through national tournaments, annual exchanges and tours. Our students are supported by a large network of staff, parent volunteers and student coaches, which cements the sense of belonging and togetherness of the Avondale community through sport. Coaches are professionally developed in their fields to ensure we keep advancing the expertise of our student sporting body, as well as ensuring we have high numbers participating for the love of sport and for their pride in representing Avondale College. To find out more, contact our Sports Department: sports@avcol.school.nz SPORTS ACADEMY SPORTS INCLUDE: Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross Country Football (Soccer) Hockey Kilikiti Lacrosse League Netball Olympic Weightlifting Orienteering Rock Climbing Rugby Skiing Snowboarding Softball Squash Swimming Table tennis Tag Tennis Touch Triathalon Ultimate Frisbee Underwater Hockey Volleyball Water Polo

Anchor 1 NEWS & EVENTS LATEST NEWS CALENDAR HEARTBEAT TERM DATES NEWS & EVENTS LATEST NEWS VIEW ALL POSTS From curiosity to confidence Avcol conquers Shakespeare Festival Kapa haka group steals spotlight at Polyfest Heartbeat T1W10 1/04/26 Term 1 Honours Assembly Don't miss a beat: Avcol Polyfest times HEARTBEAT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HEARTBEAT ARCHIVE Heartbeat T1W10 1/04/26 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 Avcol CALENDAR View our Outlook calendar here... CALENDAR TERM DATES 2026 Term 1: Monday 2 Feb - Thurs 2 April Term 2: Monday 20 April - Fri 3 July Term 3: Monday 20 July - Fri 25 Sept Term 4: Monday 12 Oct - Thurs 10 Dec Term Dates Upcoming Events

HOSTING AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Avondale College welcomes students from all over the world, and having the opportunity to live with a “Kiwi” family is an invaluable part of their experience. Our hope is that families will provide a positive experience for our students and at the same time enjoy the enriching experience of hosting a student from another culture. REQUIREMENTS All host parents must be over 25 years old. Students must have their own bedroom within the house (they cannot share a room with anyone, and cannot live in a sleepout/separate space from the house) Provide your student with three meals a day and access to snacks. At least one host parent must have a full drivers licence and their own vehicle A safe and friendly living and studying environment. Make the student feel comfortable and like they are part of the family. HOMESTAY PAYMENTS Homestay payments are currently $380 per week. Fortnightly payments are paid by the school to you on a Friday, one week in advance and one week in arrears. All homestay payments are made through Avondale College and will be in the form of direct credit into a bank account provided by the homestay family. When a student is away for a period of 10 nights or more, a holding fee of $10 per night will be paid for the duration of the absence instead of the normal payment. APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCEDURE Complete a homestay assessment interview with all host parents present. Agree to a police vetting check on all persons aged 18 years or over residing in the house. Supply at least two character references for Avondale College to check. Sign a Homestay Carer agreement with Avondale College. APPLY NOW! MORE INFORMATION HOMESTAY BOOKLET POLICE VETTING FORM HOMESTAY AGREEMENT INTERNATIONAL OUR PROGRAMME INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT ARRIVAL INFORMATION STUDENT STORIES HOSTING INFORMATION CONTACT US

PARENTS FAMILY CONNECTION COLLEGE SHOP UPDATE DETAILS CALENDAR NEWSLETTER REPORT ABSENCE PARENTS & CAREGIVERS Avondale College works together with parents and caregivers to support the successful learning experience of each student. Communication happens in a variety of ways; the links on this page are useful ones for our families. UPDATING YOUR CONTACT DETAILS If your contact details have changed, please let us know! Download the Change of Contact Details form, and email to: datateam@avcol.school.nz HEARTBEAT NEWSLETTER Keep up to date with what is happening at Avcol. REPORTING AN ABSENCE Students should attend school every day unless they are ill. Legally, any enrolled student must attend every day and it is the responsibility of parents alongside schools to make sure they attend. Moreover, there is a strong and significant relationship between attending school and the likelihood of leaving school with qualifications to get into further education and careers. You can report your child's absence in several ways. 1. By logging in to Family Connection (FACTS) and sending an Absence Notification via the Available E-Forms menu at top left. (Preferred) 2. By emailing absences@avcol.school.nz Please state your child's name, year level, home room and reason for absence. 3. By phoning our absence line on 09 820 1071. Leave your child's name, year level, home room, and reason for their absence. A signed note must be provided for the Home Room teacher when the student returns to school. 4. By responding to absence text. If we send a text because your child is absent at the start of the day, please reply with the reason by 3:00pm. Requests for a student to be away from school for any period of time (e.g. overseas trips) must be made by the student's parents/caregivers in writing to the Principal. For more information, please see the Attendance Procedures pamphlet by clicking on the below button APPOINTMENTS DURING CLASS TIME Students leaving or arriving outside of regular school hours are required to sign in and out of school at our Attendance Station. Please provide your child with a signed note explaining the reason for their departure or late arrival. VIEW HEARTBEAT CHANGE OF CONTACT DETAILS FORM ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES PAMPHLET FAMILY Connection 'Family Connection' is the name of our parent portal which provides families with a range of information. Each family is given an individual 7 digit code that allows them to login to the portal. Here, you can access information such as class allocations, timetable, class teachers, NCEA and Cambridge results, attendance data and more. Family accounts can also be viewed and student fees paid via our secure payment portal. Bookings for report evenings are made through this portal as well. Login to Family Connection FAMILY CONNECTION SUPPORT FORGOT PASSWORD EMAIL FamilyConnectionSupport SETTING UP A FAMILY CONNECTION LOGIN To set up your Family Connection access for the first time, please complete the details in our Forgot Password page. An email will be sent with your login details. (Please note: This email will automatically go to the first parent listed on the enrolment form when our records show both parents reside together with the child.) PAYING AN ACCOUNT School-related costs will be added to the student's account and payment can be made in several ways. Online by credit or debit card through our secure payment portal via your Family Connection link By internet banking to our account at Westpac, New Lynn Branch: 03-0109-0291016-00. In the reference fields, please write your seven digit Family Code and also indicate what you are paying for (eg NETBALL or CAMP etc). By EFTPOS, cash or credit card to our school cashier (in Reception), Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm. Login REPORT EVENINGS Avondale College reports on the progress of students each term. (These reports are also available in Family Connection under the Documents tab.) Report Evenings are held in the final week of Terms 1, 2 and 3, to allow parents the opportunity to meet with their child's teachers and to discuss their progress. To book an interview with your child's teacher, login to Family Connection, and click on 'Book a Teacher Interview'. The link will take you to a booking sheet where you can select suitable times to see your child's teachers. It is advisable to leave a gap between appointments to enable you to move to the different rooms. If one of your child's teachers is not visible on the booking sheet, this is because they are unavailable for this evening. To delete a booking you have made, just click again on the cell and the booking will clear. Please note: The 'Book a Teacher Interview' option only becomes available in the two weeks prior to the interview and closes on the Sunday before the interview date. Bookings made after the close-off date will need to made in person by your child with the form provided with the progress report. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Our students are well supported by a caring network of people who work together to enhance students' social, physical and academic wellbeing. VIEW STUDENT SERVICES Whānau Handbook Our Whānau Handbook is a useful document containing logistical and administrative information for families beginning their connection with Avondale College.

Report Absence Parent Login Uniform Shop Calendar Contact Us CONTACT US Avondale College Victor Street, Avondale, Auckland 1026 New Zealand T +64 9 828-7024 E admin@avcol.school.nz VIEW STAFF LIST Absence Login Contact Uniform Calendar Report of Absence Thanks for letting us know. A record of your child's absences can be viewed on Family Connection. Submit QUICK LINKS FOR PARENTS REPORT AN ABSENCE REPORT AN ABSENCE FAMILY CONNECTION FAMILY CONNECTION UNIFORM SHOP UNIFORM SHOP CALENDAR CALENDAR THE ARTS SPORT TAUREWA CAMP GROUPS Report of Absence Thanks for letting us know. A record of your child's absences can be viewed on Family Connection. Submit

CO-CURRICULAR THE ARTS SPORT TAUREWA CAMP GROUPS SPORTS ACADEMY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY THE ARTS Avondale College has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in the performing arts, with students able to develop their passion for music, dance and drama in the classroom as well as through the many co-curricular groups on offer. Instrumental tuition is available to interested students and many instruments may be hired from the school's Music Department. Students gain performance experience through a number of school and community concerts and events. Junior students also have the opportunity of auditioning for our Performing Arts Academy, which runs before school five mornings a fortnight. ITINERANT MUSIC LESSONS 2026 PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY MUSIC Groups Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Big Band Jazz Combos Gospel Choir Contemporary Bands... and more! DANCE Groups GROUPS: African Fusion Dance Ensembles Mega Schools Hip Hop Crew Senior Jazz Contemporary Dance Team Hip Hop KPOP Dance ... and more! DRAMA In addition to taking Drama as subject across all year levels, students also have the opportunity to participate in co-curricular groups. A highlight of the school year is the production of a major musical show. Recent shows have included Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago, Fame the Musical, This is Us, In the Heights, Catch Me If You Can, Rock of Ages and Hairspray . Avondale College also participates in the annual Shakespeare Festival, with our students' achieving recognition at regional, national, and even international levels.

STUDENT STORIES Listen to some of our international students talk about what it is like to study at Avondale College. INTERNATIONAL OUR PROGRAMME INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT ARRIVAL INFORMATION STUDENT STORIES HOSTING INFORMATION CONTACT US MEXICO GERMANY JAPAN BELGIUM HONG KONG THAILAND VIETNAM

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) New Zealand's qualification for school learners is the National Certificate of Educational Achievement - NCEA. NCEA is a qualification on New Zealand's National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It sits alongside more than 800 other national qualifications used throughout tertiary education and industry training. NCEA is achievement based. National standards have been set in each area of learning. When students achieve these standards they earn credits towards their NCEA qualification. The NQF contains two types of national standards: achievement standards and unit standards. Credits from all achievement standard and unit standards count towards NCEA. Achievement standards allow students to show the quality of their achievement in a standard - students can just achieve the standard, or achieve it with merit or with excellence. For unit standards students can either achieve the standard by meeting the criteria or not achieve the standard. There are no merit or excellence grades. Some achievement standards are assessed in school during the year (internally), other achievement standards are assessed externally (usually in end-of-year exams). All unit standards are internally assessed Apart from the NCEA there are a wide variety of other National Certificates students can achieve. At Avondale College students can gain credits towards a number of these. NCEA RESULTS In January the New Zealand Qualifications Authority issues students with a full profile of their achievement in each subject. This interim results notice shows: The student's credits and grades for each standard. How the student's achievements compared with the achievement of other students across the country in each standard. NZQA will also provide each student with a record of learning which summarises all of the standards, credits and qualifications gained to date. NCEA candidates can also access personal performance information themselves by using their NZQA learner log in. HOW DO NCEA STUDENTS COMPLETE A QUALIFICATION? There are three levels of NCEA qualifications. The requirements for each are shown below: To achieve NCEA Level 1, students need 60 Level 1 (or higher) credits, plus 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits from the digitally administered Common Assessment Activities (CAAs). Total 80 credits. To achieve Level 2, students need 60 Level 2 (or higher) credits, plus 20 from Level 1 or above. Total 80 credits. To achieve Level 3, students need 60 Level 3 credits, plus 20 from Level 2 or above. Total 80 credits. WHAT ARE THE LITERACY & NUMERACY COMMON ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES (CAAs) CO-REQUISITES? The literacy & numeracy CAAs are NZQA standardised digital assessments conducted via the digital platform - Assessment Master. Students complete these assessments on either school-provided or their own devices, ensuring they are familiar with the digital interface. The CAAs are designed to evaluate foundational skills in literacy and numeracy essential for success in NCEA qualifications. Achievement in these assessments are a mandatory co-requisite for attaining any NCEA qualification from 2024 onwards. NCEA LEVEL 1-3 CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS Students are able to achieve qualifications with Merit or Excellence certificates. Endorsement with Merit: 50 credits at Merit or Excellence at the same level or higher. Endorsement with Excellence: 50 credits at Excellence at the same level or higher. Credits counting towards endorsement may be gained over more than one year and more than one level, but must be gained at the level of the certificate or above. For example, Level 2 credits will count towards endorsement of a Level 1 NCEA, but Level 1 credits will not count towards endorsement of a Level 2 NCEA. NZQA WEBSITE LINK To find out more information about NCEA, please download the PDF from the NZQA website here or go straight to the NZQA website by following this link . THE DUAL PATHWAY NCEA and Cambridge qualifications are available in Years 11, 12 and 13. Students have two pathways to qualification: Pathway 1 - NCEA Level 1 (Year 11), NCEA Level 2 (Year 12), NCEA Level 3 (Year 13) Pathway 2 - IGCSE (Year 11), AS Level (Year 12), A Level (Year 13 ) (Note: Multi-levelling can occur within each pathway.) INFORMATION BOOKLET For more information about NCEA at Avondale College, please download our information booklet below. RESULTS ACADEMIC NCEA CURRICULUM CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INNOVATION ACADEMY NCEA INFORMATION BOOKLET

INTERNATIONAL OUR PROGRAMME INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT ARRIVAL INFORMATION STUDENT STORIES HOSTING INFORMATION CONTACT US "Studying at Avondale College has given me the opportunity to make friends from all around the world." - MARIA, BRAZIL INTERNATIONAL For more than thirty years, Avondale College has been welcoming international students from all around the world! They come for the rich cultural experiences and excellent academic programme that is on offer here, and end up making friends that will last a lifetime! International Prospectus International Students - Apply Now! EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM OUTSTANDING RESULTS! WHY CHOOSE AVONDALE COLLEGE? ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE NCEA & Cambridge International (CAIE) courses & university pathways Specialised guidance for students to gain top marks for entry to University TOP ACADEMIC RESULT S ACCELERATE PROGRAMME FOR GIFTED STUDENTS (ask about our International Scholarships !) HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS INNOVATION ACADEMY A TOP PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL #1 IN NZ FOR COMPUTING QUALIFICATIONS New Zealand's leading provider of professional IT qualifications Top NZ School in NZ Microsoft Office Specialist Championships Microsoft World Champion in PowerPoint, out of 760,000 students worldwide FLEXIBLE PROGRAMMES Personalised courses that meet your convalidation requirements [Norway, Japan, Mexico, Thailand, Germany, Italy] VARYING STUDY DURATIONS (3 MONTHS UP TO 5 YEARS) We have an intake at the start of each new school term (late January, late April, Mid July and Mid October) OUTDOOR EDUCATION CLASSES AND SCHOOL CAMP AT MT RUAPEHU WEEKEND & HOLIDAY TRIP OPTIONS Hobbiton, Bay of Islands, Skiing, South Island, Australia, Fiji and more! SUPERB CAMPUS 10 minutes from the Auckland CBD Close to two large malls 120 modern classrooms, 2 gymnasiums, 2 dance studios and a sprawling 26 acre campus. Specialist Performing Arts Centre plus Technology Centre CARING INTERNATIONAL STAFF 6 International Staff 24/7 pastoral care - cultural integration, academic, activity programmes, homestay support WHY CHOOSE NEW ZEALAND? New Zealand is a modern English speaking country with an internationally recognised high standard of education It has a safe environment with a healthy climate. New Zealand’s economy is strong, with a low level of unemployment and a high standard of living. Students are able to also have part-time jobs while studying (up to 20 hours per week), by applying to modify their visa on arrival and with permission of the school and parents. There is the opportunity to meet other international students from South America, European and south-east Asian countries while experiencing New Zealand “kiwi” and other cultures. New Zealand is close to the beautiful Pacific Islands and Polynesian cultures. VIEW CODE OF PRACTICE PASTORAL CARE OF STUDENTS We have been hosting international students at Avondale College for over 30 years. All school staff are involved in making our students’ experience as positive and beneficial as possible. Students are placed into a Year Level homeroom class, each of which has a Dean and Assistant Dean to support them. Counsellors are available for students who need confidential advice. CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students provides schools with a framework for the care and support of students. Follow this link for the Guidelines for Code of Practice for International Students IMMIGRATION AND INSURANCE IMMIGRATION Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz . ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH SERVICES Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz . ACCIDENT INSURANCE The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz . MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE International students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand. AVONDALE COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL POLICIES AVONDALE COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL POLICIES REFUND POLICY