B AVONDALE COLLEGE FAREWELLS MR LEWIS
TERM 4 WEEK 6 20 November 2019
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS' AND DEANS' CONTACT DETAILS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL All levels
Mr Phil Hill hil@avcol.school.nz
820 1701
YEAR 9 Dean Associate Dean Deputy Principal
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
YEAR 10 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
YEAR 11 Dean Associate Dean Deputy Principal
ext 539 820 1720
YEAR 12 Dean Associate Dean
Avondale College's Atrium was transformed into a very special event space last night as staff, the Board of Trustees and special invited guests from past and present paid tribute to Mr Brent Lewis, who is retiring after 19 years as Princpal of Avondale College, and 42 years service to education. In honouring Mr Lewis, the evening combined many of the elements that make Avondale College so special, with performances by our Premiere String Ensemble, Gospel Choir and Jazz Quartet, and heartfelt presentations made by representatives of our MÄ ori and Pasifika communities. Guest speakers touched on the many and varied ways that Mr Lewis has made invaluable contributions to the life of the school, its physical buildings, its students and its communities during his 19 years at the helm. Another highlight of the evening was a video compilation of messages from many of the Head Boys and Head Girls who shared their memories of Mr Lewis during their time at Avondale College. The Board of Trustees presented Mr Lewis with a beautiful piece of art glass; a taonga that had been mounted on a piece of wood that had been set aside from the rebuilding of the 'old school'. In his speech to the assembled guests, Mr Lewis spoke of the significant things that had shaped his time here; the people, the staff and the students. He also shared some of the poignant moments and, hilariously, some of the funny ones. As his speech concluded, Head Boy Kiahan Simons-Tipau led a rousing haka, joined by members of our kapahaka group, prefects and 1st XV. The evening was one which honoured and celebrated the contribution that Mr Lewis has made to the College, and we wish him well as he prepares for retirement at the end of the year. Parents, if you would like to send any messages of goodwill to be shared with Mr Lewis at the conclusion of his time here, please email his PA, Ms Rochelle Smith zsmr@avcol.school.nz
Deputy Principal
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
YEAR 13 Dean Associate Dean Deputy Principal
Mrs Joy Yallop ylp@avcol.school.nz Mrs Carolin Dale dlc@avcol.school.nz Dr Terry Brown bwn@avcol.school.nz
820 1710 ext 540 820 1728
ABSENCE LINE absences@avcol.school.nz
820 1071
TEACHER ONLY DAY THURSDAY 21ST NOVEMBER tomorrow School will be closed to students NCEA & CAIE Exams will still be running Morning buses operating only
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