B MEET OUR PREFECTS
TERM 1 WEEK 6 8 March 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
Head Boy Ezra Kapeteni
Head Girl Sophie Carter-Peters
Avondale College's Prefects were introduced to the College at Monday's assemblies, where they were presented with their official badges. Following the announcement of the Head Prefects and Deputies, the school was addressed by our new Head Boy Ezra Kapeteni and Head Girl Sophie Carter-Peters. For the full list of prefects see page 5.
OUR STUDENTS MAKE THE NEWS TV3 sent reporter Tom McCrae to Avondale on Monday to canvas the views of some of our senior students as to whether they thought the voting age should be dropped to 16. The item appeared that night on Newshub, with our students articulating a variety of viewpoints on the issue. Tom McCrae later mentioned our students on Twitter, saying: "Met these uber-intelligent @AvcolNZ students today to talk about dropping the voting age to 16." View the clip here
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
820 1709 ext 542 820 1701
YEAR 13 Dean
Mr David Dewsnap dsp@avcol.school.nz Associate Dean Mrs Aleishia Davis dva@avcol.school.nz Deputy Principal Mr John Goold gld@avcol.school.nz
820 1708 ext 534 820 1702
ABSENCE LINE absences@avcol.school.nz
820 1071
COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE EVENINGS
VENUE: THEATRE Monday 13 March Tuesday 14 March Weds 15 March Thurs 16 March
Diversity Groups – 6.30pm (gold coin entry) Niuean Group – 7pm (gold coin entry) Tongan Group – 6.30pm (gold coin entry) Samoan Group – 7pm (tickets available from the group)
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UPCOMING EVENTS Week 6 Term 1 2017
Thursday 9 March 11TME (Group 2) STAR Basic First Aid course held in the school Pavilion (all day) Volleyball Senior Championships - The Trusts Stadium, Henderson (9th – 11th Mar) Saturday 11 March Junior Boys Basketball to Hamilton BHS
Week 7 Term 1 2017
Monday 13 March Swimming Central Western Zone @ West Wave, Henderson Talent Quest heats at lunchtime in PAC all week Polyfest Assemblies (Year 9s) Periods 4 & 5 in PAC Tuesday 14 March 13 ENG (2 classes) to Pop Up Globe, Ellerslie (9.15 – 1.50pm) 12HTT to International Travel College Polyfest Assemblies (Year 9s) Periods 4 & 5 in PAC Wednesday 15 March Polyfest (15th-18th) Sunday 19 March Ultimate Frisbee Auckland Summer Tournament @ Takapuna Grammar School
Week 8 Term 1 2017
Monday 20 March Taurewa Trip 3 (Year 12s) Talent Quest heats at lunchtime in PAC all week 13OED White Water Kayaking: WERO (TBC) 12GEO/GEC Trip to Waitakere Tuesday 21 March 12GEO/GEC Trip to Waitakere Greater Auckland Athletics Championships Wednesday 22 March Tag Football Central, North & Western Zones Senior Tournament - Moire Park Massey (TBC) 10SOS Trip to Zoo (9.15am – 12.30pm) Thursday 23 March NZ Blood Service (PAC) 11OED Waitakere Ranges Tramp - departs after school (23rd – 25th Mar) (TBC) 12OED White Water Kayaking: WERO (TBC) 10SOS Trip to Zoo (9.15am – 12.30pm) Friday 24 March 13GEC Trip to Muriwai Beach Saturday 19 March Environmental Council clean up at Piha
ALUMNI: MARTIN GUPTILL
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Weds 15 March 12.10pm Fijian Group Thai Group 12.30pm Indian Group 12.50pm Chinese Group Filipino Group 2pm Japanese Group 2.20pm Sri Lankan Group 3.20pm Tuvaluan Group
Friday 16 March 9am Kapahaka Group 9.50am Tongan Group 1.10pm Cook Island Group 2.10pm Tongan Group Saturday 17 March 12pm Niuean Group 12.10pm Samoan Group
SPORTS DRAW WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH SOFTBALL Senior Girls vs Baradene Gold Senior Girls vs One Tree Hill ULTIMATE FRISBEE Senior Boys vs Westlake Boys Senior Boys vs Westlake Boys Green Senior Girls vs Takapuna 1 Senior Girls vs Northcote THURSDAY 9 MARCH VOLLEYBALL GIRLS & BOYS AUCKLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY 10 MARCH VOLLEYBALL GIRLS & BOYS AUCKLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS WATERPOLO Senior Boys BYE SATURDAY 11 MARCH VOLLEYBALL GIRLS & BOYS AUCKLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS CRICKET 1st XI Boys vs Takapuna Gram 2nd XI Boys vs Westlake Boys Year 10 Boys vs Auck Gram Yellow Year 9 Boys vs Auck Gram Gold TENNIS Senior Girls vs Mt Roskill Gram Senior Boys vs Auck Gram 5 SUNDAY 12 MARCH WATERPOLO Senior Boys vs Howick Boys
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@ May Rd 1 @ May Rd 3
4:00pm 5:00pm
@ Hato Petera 2 @ Hato Petera 2 @ Hato Petera 6 @ Hato Petera 6
4:30pm 5:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm
@ Trusts Arena
ALL DAY
@ Trusts Arena
ALL DAY
@ Trusts Arena
ALL DAY
@ Takapuna G1 @ McFetridge Pk 1a @ Avondale 2a @ Avondale 1a
10:30am 08:30am 09:00am 08:30am
@ Mt Roskill 1-3 @ Avondale 1-3
10.15am 08:15am
@ Epsom Girls
4:10pm
CAMP CASTAWAY A HIT FOR OUTDOOR ED The leadership skills of 38 of our Year 12 and 13 Outdoor Education students were brought to the fore last week as they led an amazing Camp Castaway for our neighbouring school, Avondale Intermediate. One hundred and twenty students from Years 7 and 8 took part in the pirate themed camp, which was held at Shakespear Regional Park. Led by Director of Outdoor Education, Mr Hemera, our Year 13 students planned a host of fun activities including raft building, snorkelling, problem solving, team building and more. The Year 12 students were the group leaders, and did a superb job in looking after their younger ‘buddies’ as they encouraged them and supported them through their activities. “I was just so proud of them,” said Mr Hemera. “They worked so hard!” He hopes this will be the first of many such camps in the future.
SPORTS REPORT 27th Feb- 5th March
CRICKET
The 1st XI played against Botany and had a good win. We lost the toss, which proved a very good result with Botany batting first and being bowled out for 152. Lathira Fonseka took 4 wickets for 11 runs and Kevin Gattu took 3 wickets for 19 runs. We then got the required runs with 23 overs to spare and for the loss of only 2 wickets. Lathira ended up not out on 61 and Liam Robertson unbeaten on 29. Final result: Botany 152/10, Avondale 153/2. The 2nd XI Boys lost to Lynfield on Saturday. Lynfield scored 216/5 and Avondale 153/2.
TOUCH
The mixed touch team played a couple of close games against Kaipara College and Manurewa College. Unfortunately we lost both contests 7-5 and 8-7. The team is improving every game, gaining a greater understanding of the rules and strategies of the game. Stand out performers from last night’s games were Christiana Ikinepule with her solid defence, Cheala Masae with some outstanding finishing, Cole Brown's wheels in a full field intercept try and the leadership of Matthias Ikinofo. The Senior Girls Played Green Bay and lost 6-1.
SOFTBALL
Senior Girls lost to Massey 11-1.
VOLLEYBALL
The Senior Boys played against Auckland Grammar and lost 2-0. The Senior Girls A Team played two games. They beat Mt Albert 2-0 and lost to Lynfield 2-1. The girls have enhanced their understanding of the game and are implementing rotation and strategic offensive moves to win points. Stand out performers were Maria Ofati in the middle position and Tapu Sautia whose serving accuracy won 9 straight points. The Senior Girls B Team played two games against St Dominic’s A and B team. They beat St Dominic’s B 2-0 and lost to St Dominic’s A Team 2-0. This is a developing team which has successfully picked up a win in their final round of games last week. Captain Vila-Rose Feala has been reliable in games and has set a great leadership example for the young and international players in the team.
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SPORTS REPORT ATHLETICS
Having completed the Avondale College Championships on Thursday 23 February, the top students were selected for the Central/ West Zone Championships at the Trusts Arena which were held on Tuesday 28 February. Despite scorching heat, our athletes did extremely well to take out a number of top placings in a variety of events. Congratulations to all who made it through to the next round of competition, the Greater Auckland Championships, to be held on Tuesday 21 March at Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose. Results are as follows: Avondale had two relay placings: 2nd Intermediate Girls 4x100m Relay and 2nd Senior Boys 4x100m Relay Junior Girls 1500m Joanna Poland 1st 4:56.77 Junior Boys 800m Sheyan Kesha 8th 2:42.60 Intermediate Boys 1500m Liam Stolberger 8th 4:47.51 Intermediate Boys High Jump Aiden Carey 5th 1.70m Jaga Mete 6th 1.60 Junior Girls 200m Final Angel Taulapapa Sopaga 5th 29.92 Intermediate Boys 800m Liam Stolberger 11th 2.28 Junior Boys High Jump Casey Wills 9th 1.40m Senior Boys High Jump Mika Seltner Jones 3rd 1.80m Senior Boys 200m Final Ricky Takayama 2nd 24.19 Junior Girls Long Jump Faith Faumui 1st 4.85m Junior Girls 800m Joanna Poland 1st 2:24.51 Senior Boys 800m Dylan Jenkinson 2nd 2:15.56 Intermediate Girls High Jump Grace Nweke 2nd 1.50m Renee Fowler 3rd 1.45m Junior Girls 100m Final Faith Faumui 2nd 13.70 Intermediate Girls Long Jump Renee Fowler 2nd 4.81m Maclani Michael 4th 4.44m Intermediate Boys Long Jump Flynn Allan 5th 5.84 Intermediate Girls 100m Final Maclani Michael 1st 13.57 Renne Fowler 4th 14.00 Senior Boys 100m Final Devante Tasila 4th 12.08 Ricky Takayama 6th 12.18 Senior Girls 100m Final Flynn Wedding-Pritchard 3rd 13.77 Junior Girls 300m Joanna Poland 1st 45.40 Mya Tremblett 8th 53.34 Intermediate Boys Triple Jump Aiden Carey 1st 12.32m Senior Girls Triple Jump Taeao Mann Delamere 3rd 8.70m Senior Boys 400m Final Mika Seltner Jones 4th 55.28 Dylan Jenkison 7th Senior Girls Discus Channah Wynn-Wilson 4th 22.73 Senior Boys Discus Jacob Anitelea 4th 28.53 Intermediate Boys Javelin Ethan Reincke 9th 27.22m Senior Boys Javelin Jacob Anitelea 4th 34.91m Junior Girls Shot Put Mercy Lemiso 4th 9.06m Faith Faumui 5th 8.96m Intermediate Girls Shot Put Lini Makaafi 7th 9.46m Senior Girls Shot Put Kalyta Bree Carmichael 4th 11.29 Senior Boys Shot Put Cheyne Morris-Taualofa 4th 11.84
TENNIS
Senior boys played Waitakere and won 5-4. It was a very close contest as they had some good players - scores were almost all tie breaks for each match, but fortunately we came away with a win! Leo Cekus (Captain) was outstanding; he played against the more experienced Waitakere number 1. He was composed and fought for every ball and won 6-4. The Senior Girls played Kings and won 6-3. 4
Congratulations to three Avondale College students who brought home medals from the Auckland Athletics Track & Field Champs held at Mt Smart over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Joanna Poland (Year 9) won two golds: for 800m and 1500m, Lex Revell-Lewis (Year 9) won silver for the 400m, and Year 12 student Dylan Jenkinson won gold in the 800m - a great result!
WATERPOLO
The Senior Boys drew 6-all with Auckland Grammar on Sunday. First quarter result was 5-2 to Grammar. Avondale fought hard in the second and third quarter, bringing the score to 5-3, then in the fourth quarter Grammar scored one more goal. However, Avondale were determined to keep up and scored the final goal in the last minute, bringing the final result to 6-all. Goals were scored by Adam Milne (5) and Coel Phillips (1). Our goalie Kennedy Nikolaison did an awesome job saving many goals.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Our Senior Boys won both their games. They beat Northcote 7-2 and Westlake 9-2. Senior girls beat Takapuna Grammar 7-1 and won against Green Bay High School.
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SOUTH AFRICAN CONNECTION FOR OUR CRICKETERS
PREFECTS 2017 Head Boy: Ezra Kapeteni Head Girl: Sophie Carter-Peters Deputies: Nicholas Narayan, Mika Seltner-Jones, Vishnu Koilkandadai, Ruby Coombes, Venessa Ho, Alofa Tasi
There were some very excited cricketers at the College on Wednesday when Mr N Smith, using his South African connections, brought star test bowler Vernon Philander into Avondale College. He spent time talking cricket to the boys and signing their cricket equipment. He accepted an Avondale cap from Mr Smith and went away with thanks from our captain Kevin Gattu, as we wished him good luck (but not too much luck!) in the upcoming series with the Black Caps.
Milson Beckmannflay, Paddy Brebnar, Taja Canlas, Sophie CarterPeters, Josh Colavanua, Ruby Coombes, Raphael Cruz, Zill Darji, Una Dubbelt-Leitch, Cullen Erson, Gabrielle Fa'amausili, Billy Faraimo, Molly Flynn, Brianna Gleeson, Venessa Ho, Nadia Irawan, Gina Johansson, Ezrah Kapeteni, Luseane Kauvaka, Akhio Kawamura, Ju-an Kim, Vishnu Koilkandadai, Vera Kwon, Bella Langlois, Shereen Lee, Ulimasao Lemusu, Israel Levi, Ashley Lim, Siaosi Lolohea, Cassey Mansson, Daejah McMahon, Nicholas Narayan, Kennedy Nikolaison, David Officer, Bhavik Patel, Minh Phu Lai, James Poss, Liam Robertson, Kryn Saithong, Jaylee Samu, Mika Seltner-Jones, Finn Stoneman, Jack Stoneman, Ahad Sulaiman, Alofa Tasi, Katelyn Tasker, Nina Tollemache, Neil Uy, Roy Van Leeuwen, Losena Vea, Jimmy Whiting, Rosealee Wilson, Jackie Young, Angela Zhong
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 1 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10
TRIP 3 4 5
TRIP DATES 20 – 24 Mar 27 – 31 Mar 03 – 07 Apr
YEAR LEVEL Yr 12 36 spaces Yr 13 40 spaces Yr 12 36 spaces
COST $410 $425 $410
$ DUE DATE Tue 14 Feb Tue 07 Mar Tue 14 Mar
TERM 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 4 Week 5 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10
TRIP 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
TRIP DATES 01 – 05 May 08 – 12 May 22 – 26 May 29 May – 2 Jun 12 – 16 Jun 19 - 23 Jun 26 – 30 Jun 03 – 07 Jul
YEAR LEVEL Yr 13 40 spaces Yr 12 36 spaces 10KGY, 10DRN 10CPL 10RNS, 10MRA Internationals 10SYR 10ELS
COST $425 $410 $390 $390 $390 $500 $390 $390
$ DUE DATE Tue 28 Mar Tue 04 Apr Tue 02 May Tue 09 May Tue 23 May Tue 30 May Tue 06 Jun Tue 13 Jun
TERM 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 8 Week 9
TRIP 14 15 16 17
TRIP DATES 14 – 18 Aug 21 - 27 Aug 11 – 15 Sep 18 – 22 Sep
YEAR LEVEL 10KRS, 10THS 10ALA, 10GBS, 10PKN, 10BRY Internationals 10MZD, 10KMA
COST $400 $400 $500 $400
$ DUE DATE Tue 25 Jul Tue 01 Aug Tue 22 Aug Tue 29 Aug
TERM 4 Week 1 Week 6
TRIP 18 19
TRIP DATES 16 – 20 Oct 20 – 24 Nov
YEAR LEVEL 10JIN, 10HUE 10SPH, 10BLS
COST $390 $390
$ DUE DATE Tue 19 Sep Tue 31 Oct
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