B IRIS WINS SMOKEFREE ROCKQUEST! Congratulations to our very own Iris Guevarra who won the solo-duo section at the national final of the Smokfree Rockquest competition on 24 September. Iris performed two of her original songs at the competition, with lyrics that were inspired by two of her closest friends. Leilani is about a girl of the same name. “I was very shy as a junior, she was the one who took me under her wing and I gained confidence through her friendship. “ If looks could kill is about a girl Iris had followed on Instagram and then met at a music event. “I became friends with her and discovered how amazing she is in real life.” “I think I connected to the audience well,” said Iris after her performance. “I don’t know how to describe my music and I don’t feel like I’m restricted by any type of sound. I’m really stoked with the win and the first thing I’m going to do is buy a new guitar.” Iris won $3000 in Rockshop vouchers, a NZ On Air recording, video and promo package, and promotion on The Edge TV.
TERM 4 WEEK 1 12 October 2016
sports awards dinner
friday 28 october 2016 Avondale College Theatre Reception 5:30pm Awards Ceremony 6:00pm
Tickets $40 - Formal Dress
Please pay at the College Shop or Cashier - then bring your receipt to the sports office to collect your ticket.
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All levels Mrs Lynne van Etten vtn@avcol.school.nz
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YEAR 10
Dean Mr Pahlavi Timoteo tmo@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Ms Selina Hundley hdy@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Dr Terry Brown bwn@avcol.school.nz
YEAR 11
Dean Mr Ben Coop cpb@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Mrs Fredda Sorensen srn@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Mr Phil Hill hil@avcol.school.nz
HOT OFF THE PRESS Avondale College’s very own CD of music groups from 2015 has just been released. Recorded in the College’s own studio and featuring some of our very best musical groups and artists, the CD is a great showcase of the musical talent here at Avondale. Following hot on its heels will be the CD for 2016 - recording has already taken place, and the new album is due to be released in the next month. In addition, for the first time, recordings of our award-winning String Ensemble and Orchestra have been made for a special classical album. Watch this space! Avcol Sample CD
YEAR 12
Dean Mr David Dewsnap dsp@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Miss Aleishia Orange ogn@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Mr John Goold gld@avcol.school.nz
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Dean Mr Neil Bartlett btt@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Mrs Megan Miller mrm@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Mrs Kiely Murphy mhy@avcol.school.nz
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