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.
CONTACT US
828 7024
All levels Mrs Lynne van Etten vtn@avcol.school.nz
820 1720
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Dean Ms Rhonda Donaldson 820 1706 dsn@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Mr Mark van Beurden ext 560 vbn@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Mrs Lyndy Watkinson wtn@avcol.school.nz 820 1707
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
YEAR 13
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
820 1710 ext 540 820 1728 820 1709 ext 542 820 1701 820 1708 ext 534 820 1702 820 1738 ext 539 820 1700
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UPCOMING EVENTS Week 1 Term 4
Thursday 13 October Media Studies film night 6-8pm
Week 2 Term 4
Monday 17 October Yr 11 Drama dress rehearsal 3.30pm Year 10 Health Careers Trip to Waipareira Trust Henderson Tuesday 18 October Year 10 KATTI Careers Day at University of Auckland Wednesday 19 October Pasifika Community Dinner 6pm in Library Cambridge IGCSE students last day Thursday 20 October Yr 11 Drama performance in drama suite 6pm Friday 21 October Catch up Intermediate Testing at Avondale College 9:00am – 11:15am
UPCOMING KEY DATES Wednesday 12 October Wednesday 19 October Wednesday 19 October Friday 28 October Tuesday 1 November Wednesday 2 November
Maori Community Dinner Cambridge IGCSE students’ last day Pasifika Community Dinner Sports Awards Dinner Senior Prizegiving Junior Exams start
Week 3 Term 4
Monday 24 October Labour Day Tuesday 25 October Dance Showcase dress rehearsal 3.30pm Wednesday 26 October Dance Showcase 7pm theatre Thursday 27 October Dance Showcase 7pm theatre Friday 28 October Senior Prizegiving practice period 1 in PAC Sports Awards Dinner - 5.30pm doors open, 6pm start
Week 4 Term 4
Monday 31 October Senior Prizegiving practice period 1 in PAC Tuesday 1 November Senior Prizegiving practice period 1 in PAC Senior Prizegiving Wednesday 2 November Junior Exams start (2-7 Nov) Leavers Assemblies: Period 1 – Year 13, Period 2 – Year 11, Period 3 – Year 12 (Stadium) BOT Meeting at 6pm Friday 4 November Year 9 Sports Academy trials for 2017
Week 5 Term 4
Wednesday 9 November NCEA exams start Friday 11 November Year 9 Performing Arts auditions for 2017
Week 6 Term 4
Monday 14 November Taurewa Trip 19 (10CRE/10GDR) Friday 19 November CIE exams finish
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SPORTS DRAW WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER CRICKET 1st XI Girls
vs
BYE
THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER VOLLEYBALL Junior Girls 1
vs
Western Springs
@ Avondale 3
04.00pm
Junior Girls 2
vs
Marist
@ Avondale 3
05.30pm
Junior Boys 1
vs
Waitakere
@ Kelston Boys 1
04.00pm
Junior Boys 2
vs
Auckland Grammar @ Kelston Boys 1
05.30pm
Rosmini
@ West Wave 25m
05.35pm
FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER WATERPOLO Junior Boys
vs
SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER CRICKET 1st XI Boys
vs
Mt Roskill 1st XI
@ Mt Roskill G1
12.30pm
2nd XI Boys
vs
Sacred Heart 3rd XI
@ Sacred Heart 1A
08.30am
Junior A Boys
vs
Glendowie A
@ Glendowie 1A
08.30am
Junior B Boys
vs
Lynfield 2
@ Lynfield 1a
09.00am
Junior Girls
vs
BYE
Junior Boys
vs
St Peters A
@ Ngatira Club 1-3
08.00am
TENNIS
SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER WATERPOLO Junior Boys
vs
Western Springs
@ West Wave 25m
04:35pm
Junior Girls
vs
St Mary’s B
@ West Wave 25m
05:10pm
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LUCY CLEANS UP AT SURF LIFE USING THE AUCKLAND RAIL NETWORK SAVING CHAMPS Congratulations to Year 12 student Lucy Makaea, who won an impressive number of medals at the Surf Life Saving National Pool Champs held at the Millennium Sports complex from 7th-9th October. Competing for Orewa Surf Club, Lucy won eleven national medals, including gold medals in both the U16 Women’s 4x50m Obstacle relay and the U16 Women’s 4x 25m Manikin Relay. Well done, Lucy!
SWIMMING RESULTS Great results were achieved by our Avondale College swimmers at the NZ Short Course Champs held from 2-6 October! Gabrielle Fa’amausili Gold in Women’s Open 50fr, 100fr, 50bk, 100bk Bronze in Women’s Open 50fl Gold in Age Group 16 years: 50fr, 100fr, 50bk, 100bk, 100IM, 50fl National Age Group 16 yrs. RECORDS: 50bk, 100bk, 50fr, 100fr, 100IM
Lucy Makaea Bronze in Age group 15 years 100 fly Ikko Shibuya Bronze Age Group 15yr Boys 200 Freestyle Silver Age Group 15yr 100 Freestyle Silver Age Group 15yr 50 Freestyle
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Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th october 7pm * Avondale College Theatre Tickets $2 each, or 3 for $5 * Purchase from the Dance offIce Door sales available *
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Auckland Rail network have contacted us saying a number of students are catching the trains without paying for their fare. Students are at risk of being trespassed from using the trains or being anywhere near all railway premises for two years. This could have a detrimental effect on getting to school which we don’t want to see happen. Auckland Rail network do have CCTV footage and can get pictures to identify the regular fare evaders. If you buy a HOP card it can stop your child keeping the cash for other things and the fares are almost half the price if you were paying by cash for a paper ticket. HOP card is the preferred method of payment on public transport.
FUNDING TERTIARY STUDY Year 12 and 13 Students thinking about further study after they leave school have a lot of decisions to make. StudyLink’s website is a great place to visit to get you thinking about what it will cost to live and study. StudyLink can help you work out if study is right for you and how you’ll support yourself. How much money you may need to support yourself could surprise you. Once you’ve made the decision to study it’s a good idea to sign up to receive emails from StudyLink. This way you won’t miss out on important information, like when to apply and documents you need to send. We encourage students and parents to check out www.studylink.govt.nz.
PARKING SAFETY NOTICE The front gate of the school is a NO STOPPING zone. Please DO NOT drop your children off directly outside any gates or inside the school grounds. Drivers who stop in the wrong place to drop off passengers put the safety of the students, staff and school property at risk. Thank you.
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TAUREWA CAMP 2016 Year 13, Year 12 and Year 10 students have the opportunity to go to Taurewa Camp. We encourage families to start making early regular payments towards the Taurewa camp fee, as the camp fee must be fully paid prior to departure. Year 10 students will receive their first briefing for their camp approximately 10 weeks before departure, but students are encouraged to tell their parents early that their camps are coming up this year TERM 4
TRIP
TRIP DATES
Week 6 19 14 – 18 Nov
YEAR LEVEL
COST
$ DUE DATE
10CRE 10GDR
$390
Tue 25 Oct
CLASHES
PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
SPORTS ACADEMY
TRIALS
BASKETBALL
CRICKET
FOOTBALL
HOCKEY
NETBALL
AUDITIONS 11 November 2016
Pursue your dreams at one of New Zealand’s top performing arts colleges.
RUGBY
FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER Nurturing the talent of young students, giving them the opportunity and the environment in which to excel, both on the sports field and in the classroom.
DANCE
MUSIC: JAZZ
MUSIC: CLASSICAL
For more information contact Ben Moore PAA@avcol.school.nz | ph. (09) 828 7024 www.avcol.school.nz
For more information contact Jacobus Le Roux: lrx@avcol.school.nz ph. (09) 828 7024 www.avcol.school.nz
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