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TERM 3 WEEK 5 21 August 2019
NETBALL CHAMPIONS! After a nailbiting game against Massey High School last night, our Premier 1 netball girls emerged victorious to take the Netball Waitakere Premier One championships title - for the second year running! Their 44-41 victory is the latest success in what has been an excellent season for Avondale College netball; last week our Premier 2 team also won their division, and the double win has made the history books as the first time one school has won both Premier championships since 2002! Coach Rachel Rasmussen, herself an Avcol alumna and former national representative, says the double victory represents much hard work, and a strategic focus on taking netball at Avondale College to the next level. "As a coach, it is most rewarding to see the development of Avondale College netball over the past two years. We have players who have come through from the Year 9 Academy right through into the premier sides. The girls have worked really hard all season and have been very competitive at trainings. We have set high expectations of the premier squads - they train together - and they have put in so much effort, which has really paid off." The girls will take a few weeks to enjoy the win before embarking on the next step of their journey: the upcoming UNISS Netball Championships in September. Their ultimate goal, though, is to compete at Nationals - with last night's victory setting them firmly on the path towards achieving this.
KBB MUSIC AWARDS Involving over 4000 young musicians Auckland-wide, the KBB Music Festival is the largest regional youth music event in New Zealand. This year Avondale College was one of the most highly represented schools at the competition, with six different groups. We were one of the only schools to bring two orchestras and two big bands to the competition; and all six of our groups received awards, including two Golds, two Silvers, a Bronze and a Highly Commended! The adjudicated performances were all highly successful, with our Premiere Strings Ensemble (directed by Dave Snelling) not only receiving a Gold award, but being invited to perform at the Gala Concert on Saturday afternoon, after being recognised as one of the top four chamber orchestras in Auckland. Our Avondale College Big Band (led by David Edmundson) also received a Gold award, which means they scored between 85%-100% in the adjudication, and as the judging criteria states, delivered their performance "with exceptional accuracy and fluency, secure and superior technical skills, consistent balance and sensitive musicianship, and effective and convincing presentation skills... The [group] is performing at a level beyond that which is expected of a secondary school ensemble of this type." In addition to the two Gold awards, both our Aspire Big Band (led by Mr Mike Robinson) and the Avondale College Symphony Orchestra (led by Mr Mathew Stenbo) won Silver, our Preparatory Strings Group (led by Dave Snelling) were placed in the top half of 30 chamber groups to receive a Bronze award, and our Taikaka junior orchestra (led by Mr Jeff Thomson) received a Highly Commended award. Congratulations to all our students and staff on achieving such a high standard of performance!
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UPCOMING EVENTS Week 5 Term 3 2019
WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST
Wednesday 21 August Mathex Competition at Kohimaramara 7-9pm (DVJ) 12/13GEO Quiz night at St Cuthberts 6 – 9pm (STH) Saturday 24 August Stand Up Stand Out: Finalist workshop 1 Sunday 25 August 12OED Navtrail trip to Riverhead Forest (GDT)
FOOTBALL
Senior Exam Week (Fri 16 – Fri 23 Aug)
Week 6 Term 3 2019
Tuesday 27 August 12ESK Health and Safety-1 day STAR Course in Pavilion Wednesday 28 August OOZ applications close 4pm 13OED Blackwater rafting at Waitomo (PLN, GDT) Thursday 29 August Prefects and Year 13 photo (Period 5) (PAC) 13OED Mountain biking trip to Woodhill (PLN) Friday 30 August NZSS Weightlifting Championships in Wellington (30 Aug 2 Sept) (NHI) Saturday 31 August Stand Up Stand Out: Finalist workshop 2 Sunday 1 August 1st XI Boys Football to Rex Dawkins Tournament, Taupo (1 - 6 Sept) (DVJ/CIN)
Week 7 Term 3 2019 Monday 2 September
NZSS Winter Tournament Week (1 - 6 Sept)
UNISS Netball Champs in Northcote (2-6 Sept) (FRA) 1st XI Boys Hockey to Whangarei (2 - 6 Sept) (CPB) 1st XI Girls Hockey to North Harbour (2 - 6 Sept) (BLD) Tuesday 3 September Maori Leaders Dinner Wednesday 4 September BOT Meeting OOZ Ballot selection NZSS Boys Basketball Champs, Auckland (4-7 Sept) (OWD) GEO Scholarship lecture at Uni of Auckland (3.30–7pm) (STH) Friday 6 September Optional Kiwiana International trip to Rotorua, Taupo and Waitomo (6-8 September)
Week 8 Term 3 2019
Tuesday 10 September 12OED trip to Unitec Ropes Course (GDT) Aurecon Bridge Building Competition at Sacred Heart College (BMN) Year 8 Testing Avondale Intermediate at 9am Pasifika Leaders Dinners Wednesday 11 September Year 13 NIU Careers trip to Uni of Auckland (BKD) 11OED and 12OED Camp at Waharau (11-13 Sept) (GDT) Year 8 Testing Rangeview Intermediate at 9am Thursday 12 September Full day show rehearsal in the PAC (TFA) NZSS Swim Champs in Hamilton (12-15 Sept) (ZDOD) Year 8 Testing Blockhouse Bay Intermediate at 9am Friday 13 September Show assemblies Periods 1 & 2 in the PAC (TFA) Year 8 Testing Glen Eden Intermediate at Avondale College 9am Saturday 14 September NISS Ski Champs at Mt Ruapehu (GDL) Optional Kiwiana International trip to Hobbiton
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SPORTS DRAW 1st XI Girls
vs Mt Roskill
@ Seddon Field A1 GRAND FINAL
3:30pm
HOCKEY 1st XI Boys
vs Westlake Boys @ Harbour 1 GRAND FINAL
5:10pm
THURSDAY 22 AUGUST HOCKEY 1st XI Girls
vs Baradene
@ Avondale 3rd/4th PLAYOFF
5:00pm
FRIDAY 23 AUGUST TABLE TENNIS Avondale 1
vs Kelston 2
@ Waitemata 3
6:00pm
Avondale 2
vs Liston 3
@ Waitemata 6
6:00pm
Avondale 3
vs Rutherford 3
@ Waitemata 5
6:00pm
Avondale 4
vs Rutherford 7
@ Waitemata 7
6:00pm
Avondale 5
vs Avondale 8
@ Waitemata 2
4:00pm
Avondale 6
vs Rutherford 8
@ Waitemata 4
4:00pm
Avondale 7
vs Rutherford 1
@ Waitemata 1
4:00pm
Boys A
vs ACG Parnell
@ Gillies 2
3:30pm
Girls A
vs ACG Parnell
@ Gillies 3
3:30pm
BADMINTON
SATURDAY 24 AUGUST RUGBY 1st XV
vs Pukekohe
@ Orakei Domain 3 GRAND FINAL 12:30pm
2nd XV
vs St Peter’s
@ St Peter’s 1 SEMI-FINAL
1st XI Boys
vs Selwyn
@ Avondale 1
Year 9 Boys
vs Rosmini
@ Rosmini
9:00am
Year 10 Boys
vs Rutherford
@ Avondale 2
9:00am
Year 9 Black
vs Waitakere
@ Te Pai 1
GRAND FINAL
10:30am
Year 9 White
vs Rutherford
@ Te Pai 11 GRAND FINAL
10:30am
9:15am
FOOTBALL 12:00pm
NETBALL
Junior Premier vs Kelston Girls
@ Te Pai 3
GRAND FINAL
10:30am
Year 10 Black
vs Rutherford
@ Te Pai 6
GRAND FINAL
10:30am
Year 10 Grey
vs Green Bay
@ Te Pai 15 GRAND FINAL
10:30am
@ Mt Roskill Grammar 2
3:30pm
TUESDAY 27 AUGUST BADMINTON Boys B
vs Mt Albert Grammar
Boys C
vs BYE
Girls C
vs BYE
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KBB MUSIC AWARDS [CONTINUED]
AVONDALE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION 2019 Make your contribution to the College by participating in our student representative election. Check that your name is on the roll in order to be nominated. The roll is now available from the Library. If you would like to find out more about being a Student Representative, take a look at the Student Trustee Guide in the Library. Nominations open on Friday 23 August 2019; if you wish to stand for election and have checked your name is on the roll, visit the Library from Friday 23 August to complete a nomination form. KEY DATES:
Roll open for inspection in Library: Mon 19 August Call for nominations: Friday 23 August Supplementary roll closes: Wednesday 4 September Nominations close: Friday 6 September Voting papers distributed (available from your home room teacher): Wednesday 11 September Poll closes: Friday 20 September 12 noon Election results: Thursday 26 September Candidate takes office: Friday 27 September
GATEWAY 2020 Applications now open for 2020 Are you currently in Year 11 or 12, working towards NCEA Levels 1 or 2 and a NZ Citizen/Permanent Resident? Then you are eligible to apply for the Gateway programme in 2020! The Gateway programme is designed to strengthen the pathway for students to progress from school to the workplace. Gateway offers you the chance to: • Test drive your career choice • Gain realistic work place experience • The opportunity to gain NZQA credits • Potential for on-going part time or full time work and apprenticeships. INTERESTED? Collect your brochure and application form from the Gateway Office in the Careers Department or go on to the Intranet, Careers tab and click on Gateway to download the Gateway brochure and the Gateway 2020 application form. Pop in to A19 to learn more about what Gateway has to offer you. Applications close on Thursday 5 September – So don’t delay.
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Nominations open on Friday 23 August of Term 3. If you are nominated, you will be contacted and invited to attend a meeting with the Principal and Board Chair to develop your statement. The option to submit a postal vote will be available. Please see your homeroom teacher with any questions and keep an eye on the yellow pages for further information.
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. 3
SPORTS REPORT Monday 12th August – Sunday 18th August
BADMINTON
Boys A: Were tied with Parnell 3-3, but lost the game on points. Boys B: Lost 5-1 to Lynfield on Tuesday. Boys C: Had a strong 6-0 win over One Tree Hill. Girls A: Breezed past Parnell 5-1 on Friday. Girls C: Went down 6-0 to Mt Roskill.
BASKETBALL
Senior A Girls Basketball: Came up against Baradene in their semi-final on Friday. The girls struggled to get into the game, and eventually went down 75-47. This means a 3rd place finish for the team this year.
FOOTBALL
1st XI Girls Football: Took on Orewa College in the semi-final on Tuesday afternoon. The girls played extremely well throughout the whole game, but after the final whistle the scores were locked at 2-2. The game went to extra time where Avondale took the lead. With seconds left in extra time, Orewa broke through and scored a goal. This meant the game went to penalties, where the Avondale team prevailed 5-4. The girls will face Mt Roskill in the grand final on Wednesday at 3:30pm. 2nd XI Girls Football: Defeated Lynfield College 4-1, which saw them finish 3rd in their grade. This was a great achievement by the girls. Well done! 1st XI Boys Football: Had an outstanding win on Friday night, beating Northcote 4-1 to ensure safety in the A1 grade for next season. Junior Boys Football: Went down 2-1 to Parnell. Junior Girls Football: Came up against Diocesan in the final match of the season. The girls played well, coming away with a 2-0 win to finish 7th. 3rd XI Boys Football: Drew 3-3 with Auckland Grammar on Saturday. Year 9 Boys Football: Had a 1-1 draw with St Peter’s. Year 10 Boys Football: Defeated Rutherford 3-2 on Saturday.
2nd XI Football team
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1st XI Hockey team
HOCKEY
1st XI Boys Hockey: Any semi-final is an important game. However, the team who wants it more usually has more drive and more passion, which is seen by the intensity of how they face the game. The Avondale College 1st XI Boys were up against our arch rivals, Mt Albert Grammar - a team that had been undefeated this season. We were one of only three teams that had scored against them this year. We had to bring our team game - and we did. There was a settled approach to controlling the ball out of our defensive half, shutting down any of the opposition counter-attacks, and switching play to attack and us taking advantage of turn over ball. We played a superb team-passing game, dropping the ball back and passing the ball wide with great ball speed - we did the basics well! To the chagrin of the coach, we once again took a back stick shot off an attacking Penalty Corner. It was a great shot, but, it was way too high as the first hit at goal and so was not given as a goal! Learning from that mistake, the next PC saw Alex Stenberg take a straight shot, which the opposition defender kindly deflected for us to score! 1-0 Avondale! Some end-toend play and a break away saw us scrambling to cover a lone MAGS attacker. Ritesh Hanmanthu slid out and covered the shot perfectly. Not so perfect (from the umpire's viewpoint), however, was how our defenders came in and a yellow card was awarded against us and a stroke awarded to MAGS, which they converted. Nevertheless, the team rallied and even though we played five minutes with a player down, we kept our composure and took it to the opposition. It was 1-all at the half-time whistle. The second half saw a greater increase in intensity - yet again - two minutes in and some beautiful stick work by Rahul Naickar and Paul Hunt saw us score to take the lead 2-1! We had a couple of attacking PC's go begging and held out some amazing defensive PC's with phenomenal saves and clearing by the defensive
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team. Ten minutes to go in the second half saw MAGS pull off their goalie and play with 11 field players. Everyone lifted their game! We made some amazing counter-attacks and nearly pulled off scoring, with some great ball into the attacking circle across an open goal, but just had no-one quite there to deflect into the goal. Both Lewis Rose and Jappreet Kullar kept their cool and led the team well, each playing for time in the corner when they received a defensive ball out. This was supported by phenomenal team play as they hunted for the ball and won the 50:50 ball, causing the opposition to turn over ball and putting pressure on the opposition to make mistakes - from the backs to the forwards across the whole pitch! Congratulations lads on a well-deserved win. Grand Final 2019 here we come! 2nd XI Boys Hockey: Took on Auckland Grammar in the 3rd/4th place playoff in their competition. After a disappointing result last week, the boys were looking to bounce back, and did just that, winning 6-2. Well done on the 3rd place finish. 1st XI Girls Hockey: Beat Baradene in the final round robin game of the season, 4-2. These two teams will square off again in the 3rd/4th place playoff on Thursday. Junior Girls Hockey: The girls took on Glendowie on Tuesday and played well, but came away with a 1-0 loss.
ORIENTEERING
Best of luck to Avondale College student Liam Stolberger who will be taking part in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Orienteering Championships, which runs from Friday until Sunday this week at Woodhill Forest.
Liam Stolberger
RUGBY
1st XI Hockey team
NETBALL
Premier 1 Netball: Had a strong win on Tuesday, beating Lynfield 5535. Premier 2 Netball: Took on St Dominic’s in the final of their competition. The girls were ranked 2nd heading into this game, and managed to get over the line, 33-28 to take out the Premier 2 grade competition. Year 9 Black Netball: Defeated Kelston Girls 26-11 on Saturday, with Olivia Lyon winning Player of the Day. Year 9 White Netball: Outplayed St Dominic’s, winning 24-13. Junior Premier Netball: Won yet another game on Saturday, this time defeating Henderson 44-13 of the back of Leilani Eneliko’s Player of the Day performance. Year 10 Black Netball: Beat St Dominic’s 28-17. Grace Eade and Anika Seve-Hamblin shared the Player of the Day award. Year 10 White Netball: Went down to Rutherford 38-17. Georgia Broughton won Player of the Day. Year 10 Grey Netball: Had a narrow win over Henderson, coming out on top 18-14. Well done to Leticia Fiso for winning Player of the Day. Year 10 Silver Netball: Had a 32-6 loss to Green Bay. Annie Kim and Ashmita Kumar were Players of the Day.
1st XV Rugby: The first XV travelled to Alfriston College for their semifinal fixture. The Avondale team started off the game well, scoring the first try through flanker Ben Cameron. The rest of the first half was dominated by Alfriston who utilised the strong wind at their back to score three unanswered converted tries to take a commanding 21-5 lead into the halftime break. The home side came out strongly in the second half and extended their lead to 28-5 through a further try. Avondale had played well, but been unable to finish off their chances until winger Ola Hoeft dotted down to close the gap to 10-28. The last 15 minutes of the match was completely dominated by the Avondale team, with Alfriston holding onto the lead they had built. Reserve flanker Corey Wood crashed over the line from close range, which was quickly followed with a further try from winger Isireli Senibulu. Both tries were converted by first five Ollie Carroll, meaning Avondale was just slightly behind: 24-28. With less than four minutes remaining, the Avondale team threw the kitchen sink at the opposition, with a chance opening up on the right wing and Ben Mataafa putting Isireli away for his second try on the stroke of full time! This was converted to give Avondale the comeback win, 31-28! Come and support the boys in the final this Saturday at Orakei Domain against Pukekohe High School at 12.30pm. 2nd XV Rugby: Have set up a semi-final spot, with an impressive 17-13 win over Howick on Saturday. U60kg Rugby: Came up short against Howick, losing 15-7. U15 Rugby: Finished their season on a high after outclassing One Tree Hill, 49-7.
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1st XV Rugby team
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TABLE TENNIS
On Friday nights our school participates in the West Auckland table tennis competition. In Term 2 we came first in both the A grade and C grade - the first ever Waitemata Table Tennis Champions. Accordingly, we got to represent Waitakere Schools at the Auckland College Sport Secondary Schools Table Tennis Competition 2019 in those grades. On Thursday 15 August, students were nervously waiting to get to Gillies Ave - a hard trek in rush hour traffic - to start their campaign to see how well they could do against top New Zealand table tennis players. Our A grade team: Marielle Dulangon, Lucas Miller and Zaheen Khan had some strong competition, some of whom they knew already, from Saint Kentigern College and Westlake Boys High School. Our Grade C team: Elvis Yung, Baramee Wijit and Sarawut Thukhammi faced 17thranked Westlake Boys High School and the little Year 7's of the 3rdranked ACG Parnell College. All the games were high intensity, endto-end, riveting, spin, counter spin, smashes to drop shots - games filled with chess-like strategy and pin-point accuracy. We faced New Zealand Under 18 representative players and came away with some points against them. Overall, it was an amazing competition for both teams. Grade A came away with bronze medals – a phenomenal effort! And our Grade C team, silver! Avondale 1: Defeated Liston 7-4. Avondale 2: Beat Avondale 3, 10-1. Avondale 4: Were too good for Rutherford, winning 11-0. Avondale 5: Took on Avondale 6 and came out on top, 9-2. Avondale 7: Showed their class against Avondale 8, winning 11-0.
Ben Cameron
Ola Hoeft
A Grade Table Tennis team
C Grade Table Tennis team
NZSS WINTER TOURNAMENT FEES DUE 6
1st XV Rugby team semi-final against Alfriston College
Just a reminder if your child is attending the New Zealand Secondary Schools Winter Tournament in the first week of September, fees are urgently required. Thank you to those families who have paid their child's tournament fees for 2019.
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DEPUTY PRINCIPALS' AND DEANS' CONTACT DETAILS
APPLYING FOR UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION FOR 2020
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL All levels
Mr Phil Hill hil@avcol.school.nz
YEAR 9
Key dates as follows. Most open 1 August and close as follows.
Dean
Associate Dean Deputy Principal
University of Auckland
30 September
AUT
First in first served. Open from August (TBC)
Massey University
1 October
Deputy Principal
Waikato University
30 September
YEAR 11
Victoria University
15 September
Associate Dean
Canterbury University
15 September
Deputy Principal
Lincoln University
15 September
Otago University
15 September
YEAR 10 Dean
Associate Dean
Dean
YEAR 12 Dean
Associate Dean Deputy Principal
All applications are online.
YEAR 13
• The school must complete a confidential reference for each student. These must be applied for through the Careers Department. • Students must complete an "Application for Principal's Reference" form (available to download from intranet or from Careers) at least three weeks before the closing dates above. NO EXCEPTIONS • Any queries please contact Jo Thomson - tmj@avcol.school.nz
ABSENCES Parents/Caregivers must notify the College by 9.30am each day if their child is away. You can do this in several ways: a) Send a notification via Family Connection (preferred) • Log in to Family Connection • Select ‘Available E-Forms’ (at top left) • Click on Absence Notification • Fill out the details, save and submit.
SENIOR EXAMS TERM 3 2019
Dean
Associate Dean Deputy Principal
Mrs Grace Williams wmg@avcol.school.nz Mrs Brooke Nicholson nsn@avcol.school.nz Mr Matt Bennett bnn@avcol.school.nz
820 1708
Mr David Dewsnap dsp@avcol.school.nz Dr Kirsty Pinder pdr@avcol.school.nz Mrs Lynne van Etten vtn@avcol.school.nz
820 1738
ext 534 820 1702
ext 539 820 1720
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 Mrs Joy Yallop ylp@avcol.school.nz Mrs Carolin Dale dlc@avcol.school.nz Dr Terry Brown bwn@avcol.school.nz
absences@avcol.school.nz
820 1710 ext 540 820 1728
Students must have a note from home if they are signing out of the College.
11CMU 11CPI 11CSP
12DSE 12SCI 12HOR 12CCH Prac 12CPS (2)
13BUS 13GEC 13MST
11CBS
12CMT (2)
13CPS (2) SCHOL 6
13CEN (2) SCHOL 5 Session 11: Morning 9.15 – 12.15 Exam Day 6 11MUS 12CLS 13PHY 11TVC (B) 12GEC 13TFN
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820 1071
Students are required to provide a written note for all absences, even after the school has been notified by phone. This note must be brought on the first day of attendance after the absence and given to the home room teacher. Parents will receive a text from the school if their child is absent from home room without explanation.
Exam Day 5 Session 9: Morning 9.15 – 12.15
Friday 23 August
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
ABSENCE LINE
You will receive a confirmatory email once the notification is approved. This replaces the need to supply an absence note to the home room teacher. b) Email the Attendance Officer: absences@avcol.school.nz. Please include your child’s full name, home room class and the reason for the absence. c) Phone the Absence Line: (09) 820 1071
Thursday 22 August
820 1701
Session 10: Afternoon 1.15 – 4.15 11PSY 12DRA 13ECO 12GEO 13JAP 11CBI 12HIS 12JAP 12CPI 13CPI 12CMU Session 12: Afternoon 1.15 – 4.15 11BUS 12ES2 13BIO 12TFN 13SAO 11DRA 12TVC 13TME (B) 11HBI 12TPI 12HTT 11CHS (2) 13CMT (2)
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AVONDALE COLLEGE PRESENTS
CLICKO HERE TK BOO
16-21 SEPT Avondale College Theatre
For tickets : www.trybooking.com • For more information visit: www.avcol.school.nz 8
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Development of IN THE HEIGHTS was supported by the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center during a residency at the Music Theatre Conference of 2005. Initially developed by Black House Productions.
TAUREWA CAMP 'A picture is worth a thousand words' Trip 12 10FRA & 10 GTH We would like to acknowledge the fantastic students on last week's Trip 12 who displayed an outstandingly positive attitude throughout. A special thank you from our Trip 12 staff and the Taurewa team! Trip Information We encourage families to make 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 six weeks before departure.
TAUREWA ADULT HELPERS NEEDED!
TRIP TERM 3
TRIP DATES
YEAR LEVEL
15
16 – 20 Sep
Internationals
TRIP TERM 4
TRIP DATES
YEAR LEVEL
16
21 – 25 Oct
10WSL
Week 9
Week 2
ADULT HELPERS STILL NEEDED $500 Tue 3 Sept
We would like to draw your attention to an exciting opportunity to work with our students at our school camp, Taurewa, which is located beside the 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 10s: Kayaking, day tramps, hot pools, low ropes course and more! • Internationals: Overnight tramping, caving, skiing and more! 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
1 ADULT HELPERS STILL NEEDED
$400 Tue 24 Sept
2
$500 Tue 22 Oct
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10LIS 10NRM 17
Week 4
04 – 08 Nov
Internationals
30
Week 7
28 Nov – 04 Dec Staff Training Week
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