B SAFE SCHOOL LEADERS The Avondale College Safe School Leaders were introduced to the school at the assemblies this week and presented with their badges. These outstanding students are leading the way in creating and providing a safe school environment for all our students. Chosen by Deans and Guidance staff for their strong personal characteristics of determination and reliability, they have received training from the Guidance Department in conflict resolution and are equipped with strategies for reducing incidents of bullying. Our friendly Safe School Leaders are rostered on duty at lunchtimes, and are easily identifiable by their bright orange badges. For a full list of names see page 2.
TERM 1 WEEK 11 12 April 2017
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS' AND DEANS' CONTACT DETAILS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL All levels
Mrs Kiely Murphy mhy@avcol.school.nz
820 1700
Mr Mark van Beurden vbn@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Miss Helena Pattison ptn@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Mrs Lynne van Etten vtn@avcol.school.nz
820 1738
YEAR 9 Dean
ext 539 820 1720
YEAR 10 Dean
Ms Rhonda Donaldson dsn@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Miss Ashleigh Earwaker ekr@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Mrs Lyndy Watkinson wtn@avcol.school.nz
820 1706 ext 560 820 1707
YEAR 11 Dean
Mr Pahlavi Timoteo tmo@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Mrs Naomi Parker prk@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Dr Terry Brown bwn@avcol.school.nz
820 1710 ext 540 820 1728
YEAR 12 Dean
Mrs Megan Miller mrm@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Ms Vicky Harris hrs@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Mr Phil Hill hil@avcol.school.nz
YEAR 13
Dean
Mr David Dewsnap dsp@avcol.school.nz
Associate Dean
SEAWEEK The Environmental Council ran a variety of fun activities this week to raise awareness around plastics and litter. Some of the events included a week-long photography competition, and a lunchtime microbead-free facial scrub workshop where students learned how to make skin-care products using natural materials such as sugar, honey and vanilla. Other lunchtime activities included recycling T-Shirts into no-sew carry bags, and a basketball rubbish competition in the gym.
Mrs Aleishia Davis dva@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Mr John Goold gld@avcol.school.nz
820 1709 ext 542 820 1701 820 1708 ext 534 820 1702
ABSENCE LINE absences@avcol.school.nz
820 1071
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Thanks to all who took part in the Seaweek events, and we look forward to seeing the benefits of the awareness raised around these issues.
Wednesday 3rd May 2017 Tickets on sale Monday & Tuesday lunchtime in A23 (1- 2 May)
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UPCOMING EVENTS Week 11 Term 1 2017
Thursday 13 April End of Term 1 - school finishes at normal time National Youth Jazz Competition Tauranga (13-14 April) 1st XI Boys Football vs Pakuranga College at Avondale College 4:15pm Friday 14 April Good Friday
Holidays
Tuesday 18 April Optional OED trip to Kinloch to Kawakawa Bay (18th – 21st April) (HMA) Tuesday 25 April ANZAC Day
Week 1 Term 2 2017
Monday 1 May Taurewa Trip 6 (Year 13s) 12OED & 13OED Rock Climbing at Extreme Edge Glen Eden - Pd 3 (HMA) (TBC) Tuesday 2 May CIE Resits start (2 May - 10 June) 13OED Rock Climbing at Extreme Edge Glen Eden (HMA) (TBC) Netball Waitakere Premier & Senior season begins Wednesday 3 May Talent Quest Finals - PAC (evening) 11SCI trip to Karamatura Stream & Shadbolt Park Football Girls Premier, Senior A1 & Junior A seasons begin Hockey Auckland Open A & B Boys & North Harbour Grade 1-4 Boys seasons begin Thursday 4 May 11OED Rock Climbing at Extreme Edge Glen Eden - Pd 3 (HLO) (TBC) 13CEN trip to Pop-up Globe, Ellerslie (CPE) Hockey Auckland Open A & B Girls & North Harbour Grade 1-4 Girls Seasons Begin Friday 5 May 11SCI trip to Karamatura Stream & Shadbolt Park 12OED Rock Climbing at Extreme Edge Glen Eden - Pd 4 (HMA) (TBC) Basketball Premier & Senior A Season Begins Saturday 6 May Football Boys Premier, Senior A & 14A season begins Netball Auckland & Waitakere Year 9 & 10 season begins Auckland Netball Centre Rugby Union Boys season begins (most grades)
SPORTS DRAW WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL RUGBY Rugby Union Auckland Girls Invitational 7’s Tournament
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ULTIMATE Senior Boys
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Senior Boys
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Senior Girls
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Senior Girls
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THURSDAY 13 APRIL FOOTBALL Football Boys Premier & Senior A Promotion/Relegation Playoffs Game 2 1st XI Boys
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Pakuranga College
POSTPONED
4:15pm
SAFE SCHOOL LEADERS Year 13 Nicholas Narayan Israel Levi Luseane Kauvaka Gemma Walsh Esther Kim Angela Zhong Shereen Lee Losena Vea Bhavik Patel
Week 2 Term 2 2017
Monday 8 May Honours Assembly Taurewa Trip 7 (Year 12s) 13OED Rock Climbing at Extreme Edge Glen Eden - Pd 3 (HMA) (TBC) Badminton season begins Hockey Auckland U15 Boys season begins Rugby Union Auckland Girls 1st XV & 10-a- side season begins Tuesday 9 May 13OED Rock Climbing at Extreme Edge Glen Eden (HMA) (TBC) 13GEO to Muriwai Beach (VTO) 11SCI trip to Karamatura Stream & Shadbolt Park (TBC) Basketball Central Eastern, Central Western & Counties Manukau season begins Hockey Auckland U15 Girls season begins Underwater Hockey season begins Wednesday 10 May 13MUS Tour (10th - 12th May) Hockey Auckland Open C Boys season begins Orienteering Individual Championships Rugby League Auckland Premier Boys, U85 & U15 9-Aside season begins Thursday 11 May 11OED Rock Climbing at Extreme Edge Glen Eden - Pd 3 (HLO) (TBC) Royal Family Fundraiser Show (12:30pm - 1:15pm) (PAC) Lacrosse Girls season begins Friday 12 May 12OED Rock Climbing at Extreme Edge Glen Eden - Pd 4 (HMA) (TBC) Hockey Auckland Open C/D Grades season begins Squash Premier & Boys Open A season begins
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Year 12 Geniqua Samupo Perosi Roma Anna Wachter Saisha Shahi Maddison Amituanai Tasi Vaili Annie Shuang Cheala Masae Jasmine Wight Julie Toimoana Ashellyn Xavier Christyanna Saufoi
Year 11 Jeff Alosio Matiasi Paea Filimoehala Jaria Manase Cate McIntosh Alana Rae
2017 CIE FEES HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? IGCSE $150 per subject AS and A2 Level Subjects are $155 per subject
WHEN DO I PAY? All fees must be paid in full, to Avondale College by Friday 30 June 2017, by 4.00pm.
NOTICE FOR WEEKEND USERS OF OUR SPORTS FACILITIES Toilet facilities are available at the Pavilion located at the Rosebank Road end of the turf.
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BRETT MCGREGOR EVENING
Avondale College's Theatre was filled with delicious aromas on Monday night as Masterchef winner, author and TV presenter Brett McGregor worked his magic in front of an appreciative audience. Brett demonstrated five easy and delicious recipes from his new book, Chop Chop, including oysters with ponzu and ginger sauce; mussels with Thai dipping sauce and crispy shallots; and - a crowd favourite - roasted grapes with thyme, ricotta and grilled bread. Avondale College would like to thank Brett and his wife, Tracey, for putting on such a superb event! Check out more of Brett's recipes, or purchase your own copy of Chop Chop at his website: http://www.brettmcgregor.co.nz/
CAREERS: PACIFIC ISLAND LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Eight of our Year 13 Pasfika students made the most of an inspiring course this week. The Pacific Island Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) programme is designed to inspire, engage and develop Pacific leaders and help them to make informed decisions about their education and careers. The programme is delivered in two parts, one full day for the students followed by an information evening for both students and family.
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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SPORTS REPORT Sports Report 3rd- 9th April
ATHLETICS
Joanna Poland won gold 1500m and silver 800m at the North Island Secondary Schools Athletics Championships held in Inglewood, 8-9 April 2017. Congratulations, Joanna!
TAG FOOTBALL
Auckland Secondary Schools Tag Football Championships was held on Friday 7th April at Cornwall Park. It was a fantastic day with the Avondale Senior Girls coming away with an outstanding result, wining the final against One Tree Hill College 2-1. The team beat Waitakere and Aorere College in the pool rounds. They lost to One Tree Hill in the final play off game, finished second and advanced to the semi final against Glenfield College where at the final whistle the score was a 2-2 draw. The game then went to a 5v5 drop off, no subs, whereby the first team to score a try wins unless there is a right of reply from the opposition. Avondale won the toss and had possession to attack first. Johreena Sekene scored off the set which meant Glenfield got the opportunity to attack as part of the “right of reply” rule – having not touched the ball on the first attack. Avondale was able to hold out Glenfield for the tags and won the game. In the final the team showed determination and maximum effort throughout and the result not only reflects the strong talent of the girls but the respect they demonstrated towards other teams and the atawhai shown amongst themselves. Standout performances were given by international representatives Year 13 students Johreena Sekene, Casey Mansson (Captain) and Tayla Latu.
TENNIS BASKETBALL
The Basketball Premier Boys competed in the Premier Qualifying Tournament on the 8-9th April at Pakuranga College. Avondale played superbly and are in a very good position to gain entry into the premier grade after finishing in the top four. They will now go on to play in the play offs on Tuesday 11th April against Manurewa College at the North Shore Events Centre.
The Senior Boys and Girls have had a successful season with both teams winning their grades. The Senior Boys beat Waitakere College 5 out of 9 games on Saturday 8th April, with fantastic singles and doubles play. The Senior Girls also had a win this week, beating Lynfield College 6-1.
EQUESTRIAN
Kelsey Graham recently represented Avondale College at the Auckland Secondary Schools’ Ribbon Day held at Coatesville Pony Club. Kelsey rode her horse, Mr President, in the Maiden Hack ring. The competition was of a very high standard and Kelsey performed very well, just missing out on placing on this occasion. She showed exceptionally good horsemanship, presenting her horse to a high standard and producing several very classy clear jumping rounds as well as showing excellent sportsmanship.
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TOUCH
The Senior Mixed Team played Mt Roskill Grammar on Monday 3rd April and won 3-2. SENIOR GIRLS AND BOYS GAMES CANCELLED DUE TO WET WEATHER
SWIMMING: AUCKLAND CHAMP OF CHAMPS
Ikko Shibuya gold in 50m Freestyle and Butterfly Lucy Makaea gold in 50m Butterfly and bronze in F50m Freestyle
SWIMMING: NZ OPEN SWIM CHAMPS
This was a highly successful swimming meet for two of our students, Gabrielle Fa'amausili and Ikko Shibuya. Amidst a number of great results, Gabi (17 years) qualified for July's FINA World Champs in Budapest, and Ikko broke the NZ Record for 15 year olds men’s 50 metre butterfly. Congratulations, Ikko and Gabi!
WATERPOLO
Senior Boys suffered a loss to Mt Albert Grammar on Sunday 9th April. The Senior Boys Waterpolo team played their final game of the season. The game was thrilling to watch but unfortunately they lost to Mount Albert Grammar 8-3. Sam Morris played especially well, managing to defend the goal against several excellent players. The whole team has had an excellent season, showing vast improvment from their first games.
FOLLOW US! TAUREWA CAMP 2017 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 2
TRIP
TRIP DATES
YEAR LEVEL
Week 1
6
01 – 05 May
Yr 13 40 spaces
$425
Tue 28 Mar
Week 2
7
08 – 12 May
Yr 12 36 spaces
$410
Tue 04 Apr
Week 4
8
22 – 26 May
10KGY, 10DRN
$390
Tue 02 May
Week 5
9
29 May – 2 Jun
10CPL
$390
Tue 09 May
Week 7
10
12 – 16 Jun
10RNS, 10MRA
$390
Tue 23 May
Week 8
11
19 - 23 Jun
Internationals
$500
Tue 30 May
Week 9
12
26 – 30 Jun
10SYR
$390
Tue 06 Jun
Week 10
13
03 – 07 Jul
10ELS
$390
Tue 13 Jun
TERM 3
TRIP
TRIP DATES
YEAR LEVEL
COST
Week 4
14
14 – 18 Aug
10CHD, 10THS
$400
Tue 25 Jul
Week 5
15
21 - 27 Aug
10ALA, 10GBS, 10PKN, 10BRY
$400
Tue 01 Aug
Week 8
16
11 – 15 Sep
Internationals
$500
Tue 22 Aug
Week 9
17
18 – 22 Sep
10MZD, 10KMA
$400
Tue 29 Aug
TERM 4
TRIP
TRIP DATES
YEAR LEVEL
COST
Week 1
18
16 – 20 Oct
10JIN, 10HUE
$390
Tue 19 Sep
Week 6
19
20 – 24 Nov
10SPH, 10BLS
$390
Tue 31 Oct
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