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 Meet our Attendance Officer From Sports Academy football to the big league! Ms Filimoehala’s NZSO breakthrough Athletics Day time for giving it a go New beginnings for Performance Academy members Echoes of excellence CLICK TO ENTER VIEW PROSPECTUS ENROL NOW ENROL FOR 2025

VACANCIES Teaching positions are advertised in the Education Gazette Education Gazette Kaiawhina Te Ao Māori Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our student and staff community. We are currently looking for a Kaiawhina Te Ao Māori to support our Kaihautū in giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori at Avondale College to support the success of tauira Māori. Key result areas include: Help supervise / support study times in the wharenui Support Kaihautū and Kaiako with organisation related to tauira Māori across the school and in the whānau class Support relationships with local primary & intermediate schools in regards to tauira Māori Support community events such as Matariki and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Be an active member of the staff team for kapahaka and Polyfest practices Support kapahaka as an important year-round activity, as well as competing at Polyfest and performing at other relevant events Work with Kaihautū to ensure school events respect tikanga, e.g. pōwhiri, prizegivings, assemblies Support tauira Māori in their leadership of school events and assemblies Support school events such as whanau BBQ, and Māori Careers event. Play an active role in managing Te Puna Aroha as an asset for our school. Other related goals and objectives as required The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and / or previous experience of working with teenagers. Excellent written and spoken English language skills and experience in Te Ao Māori are essential, and speakers of te reo Māori are preferred. Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office is required. This position is permanent, part time, term time only, working up to 18 hours per week between the hours of 8:45am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday (exact days to be confirmed). The nature of this role requires some flexibility in working hours. The full job description can be downloaded below. To register your interest, please attention your CV and covering letter to Yasmin Khan, Business Manager and apply via SEEK job no. 90486158 All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2022 – 2024. This role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check. Applications close: 4:00pm Sunday 8th March 2026 Job Description

OUR SCHOOL TEAM FACILITIES COMMUNITY HISTORY BOARD & POLICIES BELL TIMES OUR TEAM EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL Lyndy Watkinson ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL Terry Brown DEPUTY PRINCIPALS 2026 Callum Gray (Year 9) Sarah Drew (Year 10) Ngahuia Lott (Year 11) Jacky Lee (Year 12) Julie Garner (Year 13) Emma Joynes BUSINESS MANAGER Yasmin Khan VACANCIES School Phone: (09) 828 7024 Absence Line: (09) 820 1071 STAFF LIST STUDENT SERVICES DEANS 2026 YEAR 9 Ruqayya Khan & Harry White Ph. 820 1710 YEAR 10 Phoebe Fabricius & Daniel Stainthorp Ph. 820 1709 Year 11 Stephanie Lindsay & Adam Northcott Ph. 820 1708 Year 12 Aaron Harris & Ross Johnston Ph. 820 1738 Year 13 Dave Dewsnap & Pritika Patel Ph. 820 1706 Dean of Engagement & Attendance Emma Prior Ph. 027 382 4477 School Community Parent & Pasifika Liaison Officer Wallace Muaiava Attendance Wellbeing Advisor Dallas Tipau Student Services GUIDANCE Our team of qualified Counsellors are all members of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and abide by the Code of Ethics of this association which means that confidentiality is maintained unless there is an imminent risk to safety. The Counsellors work in the Deans’ Corridor adjacent to the Health Centre. COUNSELLORS Jin Tai Valenisia Sinisa Jane Falkiner Tessa Bennett Trudi Gwillim ABOUT GUIDANCE OUT OF SCHOOL HELP HEALTH CLINIC The Avondale College Health Clinic is open from 8am to 4pm to deal with students' health concerns. Students need to obtain a pass from their teacher to be seen by a nurse. Students are not allowed to carry medication in their school bag without talking to the school nurse. LEAD REGISTERED NURSE: Pat Hutchinson REGISTERED NURSE: Ronalee Bishop REGISTERED NURSE: Maria La Roche REGISTERED NURSE: Ashley Roscoe HEALTH CLINIC MANAGER: Sanaa Rajiwate GP: Dr Victoria Bland / Dr Ros Reid PSYCHOLOGIST: Anoosh Franklin / Skyler Hsieh / Jo Watts PHYSIOTHERAPIST: TBA LIBRARY The Avondale College Library is available to students from 8:00am to 4:00pm daily, and until 4:30m on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students can access a large range of fiction and non-fiction, use computers or make use of the extensive e-book collection. COLLEGE SHOP Opening hours: 8:15am - 1:30pm weekdays. MANAGER: Catherine McGregor T: 820 1734 CANTEEN The Avondale College canteen provides a range of food options to students before school, during interval and at lunchtimes. CAREERS Our Careers Department staff are there to help students with course planning, scholarship information and assistance with job and tertiary education applications, CV writing and more. Senior students can book an appointment with Careers staff by emailing the Director. Parents are welcome to attend. DIRECTOR: TBA GATEWAY COORDINATOR: Kaela Muldoon ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS MANAGER: Yasmin Khan COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Susan Elijas PA TO THE PRINCIPAL: Rochelle Smith PA TO THE BUSINESS MANAGER: Roanne Pamplin PA TO THE EXECUTIVE: Kerri Stent ACCOUNTS ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT: accounts@avcol.school.nz ENROLMENTS ENROLMENT OFFICER: Kim Lawrence PROPERTY PROPERTY MANAGER: Bruno Zarins SPORTS DIRECTOR OF SPORT: Liz Page SPORTS COORDINATOR: Brooke Tait STADIUM & FACILITIES MANAGER: Bevan Jones TAUREWA OFFICE DIRECTOR: Duncan Smith THEATRE THEATRE MANAGER: Shane Lawrence

PASIFIKA COMMUNITY Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Malo e lelei, Kia Orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Bula Vinaka, Namaste, Malo ni, Halo ola keta, Mauri, Fakatalofa atu Pasifika students at Avondale College achieve at the highest level in the classroom, on the sports field and as performers in cultural groups, music, drama and dance. Students from across the Pacific are represented at Avondale College, including Samoa, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands, Fiji, Tokelau, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, Kiribati and New Caledonia. STUDENT LEADERS GROUP Senior Pasifika students are part of our Māori & Pasifika Student Leaders Group, who meet twice a term to discuss the successes, concerns, needs and wants of these groups of students. Students from the Leaders Group have led the organisation and planning of a number of events at school, have helped us to analyse our data for Māori & Pasifika achievement and have played a leading role in some Professional Development activities for staff. STUDENT SUCCESS Our Pasifika students enjoy considerable success in the classroom and achieve well above national levels. Over recent years the performance of our Pasifika learners has improved considerably and our staff continue to focus on working towards equitable outcomes for Pasifika students. PASIFIKA STUDY GROUP All students are welcome to join this weekly study group in the library every Wednesday after school, 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Students, come along and get your homework done, study for exams, learn some study skills and be with your peers. Any questions, email Ms G Alai: ala@avcol.school.nz COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Pasifika community leaders, families, students and staff connect each year at our annual Pasifika Leaders Dinner. This event is centred around celebrating and supporting the further success of our Pasifika students. Many of our Pasifika students (and families!) are involved in the annual Polyfest cultural festival held in Term 1 each year. Groups include: Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, Cook Island, Tuvaluan and Fijian.

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Cambridge International Cambridge International is administered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). UCLES is one of the world's leading examining bodies. Established in 1863 it provides examination services in over 160 countries around the world. Although CAIE is based in the United Kingdom, and the structure of the Cambridge International awards is the same as the UK awards, its courses are designed for the international community. Cambridge offers three general secondary qualifications: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) - usually taken in Year 11 Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) - usually taken in Year 12 Advanced Level (A Level) - usually taken in Year 13 Cambridge courses are generally assessed through external examinations. The different course components of each subject are assessed by separate examination papers, including practical work in the sciences. Students receive grades and percentage marks for each subject. Examinations are held twice a year in May/June and October/November. Students will generally sit their examinations in the October/November session. In a small number of courses the May/June session will be selected as the more appropriate. Cambridge qualifications are recognised internationally. They can be used as University Entrance qualification in New Zealand and overseas. THE INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (IGCSE ) - YEAR 11 Provides a foundation for higher level courses, especially AS/A Level. Subjects are generally studied at Year 11. Some subjects will be available in Year 12. In some IGCSE subjects there are two course levels - Core Curriculum and Extended Curriculum. The extended curriculum offers a more challenging course. The following grades are available: - Extended Curriculum : A*, A, B, C, D, E - Core Curriculum : C, D, E, F, G, H A ‘G’ grade is regarded as a minimum satisfactory performance against the learning objectives of each subject. ADVANCED LEVELS (AS/A2) - YEAR 12 Are the first half of a full A Level (the second half is known as A2) and are generally studied in Year 12. Some AS levels, developed by New Zealand schools in conjunction with CAIE, are only available as Year 13 courses. Cover the core, foundation aspects of a subject at an advanced level. Are worthwhile, stand-alone qualifications that can be used for tertiary entrance. Five pass grades are awarded: A, B, C, D, E. Marks below these are ungraded. A LEVEL (A2) - YEAR 13 An AS Level can be carried through to a full A Level by completing the second half of the syllabus known as A2. (There is no such thing as a separate, stand-alone A2 qualification). A2 courses are available as Year 13 courses and only to students who have already completed AS. A Level syllabuses offer challenging assessments to stretch the most able students. Students who have completed their AS course the previous year have the option of re-sitting the AS exam in their A2 year in order to improve their overall A Level grade. Five pass grades are awarded: A, B, C, D, E. Marks below these are ungraded. 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.) COURSES AVAILABLE For more information about Cambridge International at Avondale College, please download our information booklet below. CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION BOOKLET RESULTS ACADEMIC NCEA CURRICULUM CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INNOVATION ACADEMY

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