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TERM 1 WEEK 3 13 February 2019
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS' AND DEANS' CONTACT DETAILS
ATHLETICS DAY
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL All levels
Mr Phil Hill hil@avcol.school.nz Ms Emma Joynes jyn@avcol.school.nz
Acting Deputy Principal
YEAR 9
Dean
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Miss Ashleigh Earwaker 820 1709 ekr@avcol.school.nz Mr Nicholas Smit ext 542 smi@avcol.school.nz Ms Sarah Drew 820 1700 drw@avcol.school.nz
Associate Dean Deputy Principal
YEAR 10 Dean
Associate Dean
Friday's whole school Athletics Day was a brilliant event, with school-wide participation in a range of athletic events. Adding to the fun of the day were the Year 13 students who ran, jumped, hopped and skipped through their events while wearing fancy dress. The more serious athletes who emerged from the day will go on to compete in the Avondale College Championships Athletics Day to be held at Mt Smart Stadium on Thursday 21 February. See more photos on page 4.
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Deputy Principal
YEAR 11 Dean
Associate Dean Deputy Principal
YEAR 12
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Mrs Grace Williams wmg@avcol.school.nz Mrs Brooke Nicholson nsn@avcol.school.nz Mr Matt Bennett bnn@avcol.school.nz
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Mr David Dewsnap dsp@avcol.school.nz Dr Kirsty Pinder pdr@avcol.school.nz Mrs Lynne van Etten vtn@avcol.school.nz
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Ms Rhonda Donaldson 820 1706 dsn@avcol.school.nz Miss Hannah Stewart ext 560 srt@avcol.school.nz Mrs Lyndy Watkinson 820 1707 wtn@avcol.school.nz
Associate Dean Deputy Principal
YEAR 13
Dean
Mrs Naomi Parker prk@avcol.school.nz Mrs Joy Yallop ylp@avcol.school.nz Dr Terry Brown bwn@avcol.school.nz
Associate Dean Deputy Principal
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UPCOMING EVENTS Week 3 Term 1 2019 Wednesday 13 February 11GEO/GEC trip to Mangere Mtn & Auckland Museum (2 classes) (LEE) Thursday 14 February 13SCI Maori Bay / Muriwai Geology Trip (2 classes) (SPH) Friday 15 February 11SCI Shadbolt Park/Karamatura Ecology Trip (1) (2 classes)
Week 4 Term 1 2019 Monday 18 February Scholars' Assembly Student/staff ID photos (PAC) (18 - 19 Feb) Taurewa Trip 1 (10MLD, 10KHR) Tuesday 19 February Student/staff ID photos (PAC) (18 - 19 Feb) 11SCI Shadbolt Park/Karamatura Ecology Trip (2) (2 classes) Wednesday 20 February 11GEO/GEC trip to Mangere Mtn & Auckland Museum (2 classes) (STH) Thursday 21 February Avcol Competitive Athletics Day at Mt Smart Stadium Period 2 International Students Assembly in PAC Friday 22 February 11SCI Shadbolt Park/Karamatura Ecology Trip (3) (2 classes) Gateway First Aid Course held in the Pavilion 8.30am – 3.30pm (22 - 23 Feb)
Week 5 Term 1 2019 Monday 25 February AKSS Sprint Orienteering Series (1) at Henderson High Tuesday 26 February Darren Pereira: Year 11 Study Skills for Success (Part 1) in the PAC (Periods 4 & 5) Safe School Leader Training Day (Pavilion) Wednesday 27 February AKSS Central West Zone Athletics at Mt Smart Stadium Thursday 28 February Music AS Set Works lecture at University of Auckland 4-6pm (STB)
Week 6 Term 1 2019 Monday 4 March Taurewa Trip 2 (10OGL, 10WNG) AKSS Sprint Orienteering Series (2) at Rutherford College Wednesday 6 March Avondale College Swimming Gala at West Wave (Henderson) (TBC)
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ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY
The Avondale College Athletics Championships is taking place on Thursday 21 February from 9:00am at Mount Smart Stadium, Penrose. This day is intended for students who qualified for events from last week's Whole School Athletics Sports Day. Names of students who have qualified are on the noticeboard outside the Sports Office. Permission letters can be collected from the Sports Office. Permission slips are due back Monday 18 February. Track Event Sign up - At the Whole School Athletics Sports Day the only track event held was the 100m. Track events are now open for all students to sign up for. Students can do this outside the Sports Office by Friday 15 February. 200m, 300m, 400m, 800m and 1500m and Javelin and triple Jump Buses will transport participants to Mt Smart from Avondale College at 8.15am. Students are to meet in the Halberg Gym at 8.00am. Students will race in their age groups on the day. Parents are more than welcome to join us for the day. No permission letters will be accepted on the day of the event. For more information, or if you have any questions about the day, please email sports@avcol.school.nz
SPORTS DRAW WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY CRICKET 1st XI Girls vs Bye THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY VOLLEYBALL Senior Girls vs Waitakere A Senior Girls vs Mt Albert A Premier Boys vs Waitakere A Premier Boys vs Auck Grammar FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY VOLLEYBALL Premier Boys vs Westlake Boys Premier Boys vs Manurewa SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY CRICKET 1st XI Boys vs Kristin Year 10 Boys vs Glendowie Year 9 Boys vs St Peter’s SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY WATERPOLO Senior Mixed vs St Peter’s C TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY TOUCH Senior Girls vs TBC WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY CRICKET 1st XI Girls vs Pakuranga
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@ Westlake Boys 1 @ Westlake Boys 1
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@ Avondale G1 @ Avondale 1A @ Avondale 3A
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@ Epsom Girls
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@ Pakuranga 1A
4:15pm
TAUREWA WORKING BEE A fantastic crew of volunteers put atawhai into action at our Taurewa Camp working bee in the weekend! Lawns and the low ropes course area were mowed and manicured, tracks were cut, boundary trees were trimmed, the dining room exterior was washed and deck scrubbed, and a special touch of paint added to the outside tables by the teenage helpers. Inventory checks were completed along with other minor jobs, just in time for our very first camp which arrives next week! It was a huge effort by the staff and family members involved, and we are so grateful for them giving their time, energy and support for Taurewa and our students! We are planning further working bees throughout the year, so if you would like to be involved, please get in touch with Rosalin in the Taurewa Office: taurewa@avcol.school.nz
TAUREWA ADULT HELPERS NEEDED! We would like to draw your attention to an exciting opportunity to work with our students at our school camp, Taurewa which is located in Tongariro National Park. Adult helpers are vital to the success of our Taurewa Camps, and we are currently looking for some more volunteers for upcoming trips! A reasonable level of fitness is required but no experience in the activities is necessary. Each camp is five days long and includes the following activities based around Tongariro National Park: • Year 10's: Kayaking, day tramps, hot pools, low ropes course and more! • Year 12's: Mountain biking, rock climbing (indoors), overnight tramping, low ropes course and more! • Year 13's: Overnight tramping, white water rafting, low ropes course and more! All trip costs are covered and adults can hire any clothing or equipment from the Taurewa Room at no cost. Adult helpers need to be over 21 years of age, and willing to complete a police check. If you (or someone you know) would be keen to be involved, or if you would like to know more, please email: taurewa@avcol.school.nz See page 5 for trip dates.
FINDLAY SHANNON Following his success at the European GTramp competition in Denmark last year, Findlay Shannon has won a Gold AND a Bronze medal representing New Zealand at the Australasian Freestyle Trampolining competition - GTGamesANZ! Congratulations, Findlay!
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT BOOK AMNESTY Calling all English books! They might have been hiding under your bed, lost behind the sofa, or forgotten in your schoolbag, but we urgently need them back for our 2019 classes! Please return any of your school-issued books to the box outside the English Department - no questions asked!
ACCOUNTS THANK YOU! Thank you to the many families who have utilised our secure Avondale College Family Connection payment portal to pay their 2019 costs and school donation already this year! To set up your Family Connection access for the first time, please complete the details in our 'Forgot Password' page by clicking here. If you are having difficulty logging in to Family Connection, or have any queries, please email FamilyConnectionSupport@avcol.school.nz
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ATHLETICS DAY
SPORTS REPORT Monday 4th February – Sunday 10th February
CRICKET
The Avondale College 1st XI came up against Takapuna on Saturday 9th February. Unfortunately, we were unable to chase down Takapuna’s total of 318/10. Abhishek Lal was the best fielder of the day, taking three catches along with his three wickets – a brilliant performance. Joshua De Zoysa also took three wickets, including the catch by Mihir Patil of the devastating batsman, Riley Mudford. Mohanshu Vaidya also kept up his performance by taking the two crucial first wickets. This was against a team that was in the premier grade last season, so we did well!
ROWING
A special mention this week goes to Maceo Tremlett who won a silver medal at the North Island Club Championship which was held from Saturday 26 to Monday 28 January. Maceo competed in the Men’s Intermediate Quad, representing Waitemata Rowing Club.
VOLLEYBALL
Our Premier Volleyball team took on De La Salle in a tough match, going down 3 sets to 0. Kelston were the next opponents, and the game was much closer, but unfortunately we came away with a 3-1 loss.
SWIMMING
Congratulations to Alex Dunkley and Jayden Collins who both represented Avondale College at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Open Water Championships. Alex achieved two gold medals for his age group in the 2km and 500m races. Jayden came 5th overall in the 2km, and picked up a bronze medal in the 500m race.
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TAUREWA CAMP Whether kayaking down a river, tramping in the Tongariro National Park or cooking a massive chocolate self-saucing pudding, Taurewa trips are an action-packed week full of highlights! Taurewa is Avondale College's very own campsite in the central North Island, where students can spend time experiencing a variety of activities and challenges in the great outdoors. Activities around camp include a low ropes course, a walk through the local stream, and the Fairy Falls walk where students have the opportunity to stand behind a waterfall. Other activities include kayaking at Tokaanu, walking the Taranaki Falls track in the Tongariro National Park and circumnavigating Lake Rotopounamu. For senior students, the overnight tramp is always a highlight! All Year 10, Year 12, Year 13 and International 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 remind their parents when they know their camp is coming up! TRIP
TERM 1
TRIP DATES
YEAR LEVEL
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Week 4
18 – 22 Feb
2
Week 6
04 – 08 Mar
3
Week 8
18 – 22 Mar
10MLD 10KHR 10OGL 10WNG Yr 13
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Week 10
01 – 05 Apr
Yr 13
5
Week 11
08 – 12 Apr
Yr 13
TRIP
TERM 2
TRIP DATES
YEAR LEVEL
6
Week 2
06 – 10 May
Yr 12
7
Week 4
20 – 24 May
10KMR 10DKJ
8
Week 5
27 – 31 May
Yr 12
9
Week 7
10 – 14 Jun
Internationals
10
Week 8
17 – 21 Jun
Yr 12
TRIP
TERM 3
TRIP DATES
YEAR LEVEL
11
Week 2
29 Jul - 02 Aug
10WLC 10PDR
12
Week 3
05 – 09 Aug
10FRA 10GTH
13
Week 5
19 - 23 Aug
10EVS 10KHN 10MLL
14
Week 6
26 – 30 Aug
10KMA 10JWA 10APN
15
Week 9
16 – 20 Sep
Internationals
TRIP
TERM 4
TRIP DATES
YEAR LEVEL
16
Week 2
21 – 25 Oct
10WSL 10LIS 10NRM
17
Week 4
04 – 08 Nov
Internationals
30
Week 7
28 Nov – 04Dec
Staff Training Week
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OUR SCHOOL IS GOING
Our school canteen service provider, Libelle Group, is teaming up with the Heart Foundation Fuelled4life, the Diabetes Projects Trust and BioPak to bring us a Fresh Made approved and eco-friendly packaged menu - Eat Smart. So what does this mean for us? Eat Smart has already launched at our school, and will be going live, nationwide by the beginning of Term 1, 2019. It is a nutritionally balanced,
value-for-money school tuckshop menu offered throughout the country! The Eat Smart menu features balanced meals designed by a team of nutritionists for kiwi school kids, so they have the right fuel to learn! The message is clear:
EAT WELL. DO BETTER.
We are going digital with Txt My Lunch Txt My Lunch is the solution to giving parents the guarantee that their hungry learner is getting a healthy, balanced meal - all for just $6. Use Txt My Lunch to send a lunch directly to a students phone by text! Save that 20 minutes of your day making lunch and buy or gift a meal ticket today at www.txtmylunch.co.nz.
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For more information about Fuelled4life Fresh Made visit fuelled4life.org.nz
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See www.libelle.co.nz for up to date combo list and menu.
Combos subject to availability.
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