B SENIOR PRIZEGIVING Avondale College celebrated the achievements of our top senior students at the Senior Prizegiving on the evening of Thursday 2 November. Students in both NCEA and CIE pathways were recognised for achieving in the top three of their subject areas; the College's top Special Awards were presented to our highest achieving students; and many thousands of dollars of scholarships were presented to students for their tertiary studies next year. Winning the coveted top academic awards of Dux and Proxime Accessit were: CIE Dux: Zakaria Mohammed NCEA Dux: Venessa Ho CIE Proxime Accessit: Richard (Yi Yu) Ren NCEA Proxime Accessit: Mika Seltner-Jones It wasn't just the students who were recognised on the night - Director of Languages Ms Julia Crawley was presented with the Staff Study Travel Award for 2017. Congratulations to all who received awards! (For a list of our Special Award winners, please see page 5.)
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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 Miss Helena Pattison ptn@avcol.school.nz Mrs Lynne van Etten vtn@avcol.school.nz
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YEAR 9 Dean Associate Dean Deputy Principal
ext 539 820 1720
YEAR 10 Dean Associate Dean Deputy Principal
Ms Rhonda Donaldson 820 1706 dsn@avcol.school.nz Miss Ashleigh Earwaker ext 560 ekr@avcol.school.nz 820 1707 Mrs Lyndy Watkinson wtn@avcol.school.nz
YEAR 11 Dean Associate Dean Deputy Principal
Mr Pahlavi Timoteo tmo@avcol.school.nz Mrs Naomi Parker prk@avcol.school.nz Dr Terry Brown bwn@avcol.school.nz
820 1710
Mrs Megan Miller mrm@avcol.school.nz Mrs Pritika Patel ptl@avcol.school.nz Mr Phil Hill hil@avcol.school.nz
820 1709
Mr David Dewsnap dsp@avcol.school.nz Mrs Aleishia Davis dva@avcol.school.nz Mr John Goold gld@avcol.school.nz
820 1708
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YEAR 12 Dean Associate Dean Deputy Principal
ext 542 820 1701
YEAR 13 Dean Associate Dean Deputy Principal
NCEA Dux: Venessa Ho and CIE Dux: Zakaria Mohammed
Proxime Accessit for CIE: Richard (Yi Yu) Ren and NCEA: Mika Seltner-Jones
AVCOL WELCOMES NEW DEPUTY PRINCIPAL With the impending retirement of Mr John Goold at the end of the year, Avondale College is delighted to welcome Mr Matt Bennett to the position of Deputy Principal. Originally from England, Mr Bennett has most recently been at Auckland Grammar School, where he was Head of the Arts and Technology Faculty and the Principal's Nominee.
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AVONDALE COLLEGE’S PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY PRESENTS
PERFORMING
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THURSDAY
16 NOVEMBER
6PM
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New Deputy Principal, Mr Matt Bennett
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UPCOMING EVENTS Week 4 Term 4 2017 Thursday 9 November NCEA Exams start Volleyball Junior Championships - The Trusts Stadium (9th 11th Nov)
Week 5 Term 4 2017 Monday 13 November International Activity Programme (Week 2) Wednesday 15 November Performing Arts Academy rehearsal 7.45am – interval (JGS) Thursday 16 November Where's Wally Performing Arts Academy showcase 6pm PAC Year 10 Careers (Leadership) trip to AUT (JHJ) Friday 17 November No NCEA Exams Catch up Testing for Yr 9 2018 Sports Academy trials for 2018
Week 6 Term 4 2017 Monday 20 November Taurewa Trip 19 (10SPH, 10BLS) International Activity Programme (Week 3) Wednesday 22 November Year 10 Careers Trip to Massey University (JHJ) Thursday 23 November Teacher Only Day - school will be closed to students Young Sportsperson of the Year Awards International student trip to Fiji (23-30 Nov) (TBC)
Week 7 Term 4 2017
SPORTS DRAW WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER SOFTBALL Junior Girls THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER VOLLEYBALL Auckland Secondary Schools Junior Volleyball Tournament FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER VOLLEYBALL Auckland Secondary Schools Junior Volleyball Tournament SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER VOLLEYBALL Auckland Secondary Schools Junior Volleyball Tournament CRICKET 1st XI Boys 2nd XI Boys Year 10 Boys Year 9 Boys ATHLETICS Athletics Auckland November Meet
@ Trust Stadium, Henderson
ALL DAY
@ Trust Stadium, Henderson
ALL DAY
@ Trust Stadium, Henderson
ALL DAY
vs Glendowie 1st XI vs Kings College A1 vs Auckland Grammar TBC
@ Avondale G1 @ TBC @ TBC
@ Mt Smart Stadium
10:30am 08:30am 09:00am
4pm -7pm
NZAMD SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The NZAMD (New Zealand Academy of Modern Dance) Scholarship awards day was held on Saturday 28 October. Five Avondale College students (Helena May, Sasha Matsumoto, Maija Wilson, Acacia Lee and Bella Brough) competed in the contemporary division. Helena, Sasha and Maija moved through to the finals on Saturday evening. Helena May placed 5th, and Sasha Matusmoto 4th, in Contemporary Dance and were awarded with NZAMD monetary scholarships.
Monday 27 November International Activity Programme (Week 4) Tuesday 28 November Touch Junior Championships Wednesday 29 November Year 10 Careers BEAMS Day at University of Auckland (JHJ) Period 1 - Year 9 Prizewinners to Library Period 2 - Year 10 Prizewinners to Library Thursday 30 November Softball Junior ODT (TBC) Performing Arts Academy Auditions for 2018 Friday 1 December Athletics Nationals trip to Hastings (1 - 3 Dec) (BWN) (TBC)
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IPAC 2017 Subject based Individualised Personal Academic Course (IPAC) tutorials are now underway and will be running until Wednesday 22 Nov. Senior students who have been invited to attend have received information from their teachers and by letter. For general inquiries contact Mrs Watkinson, Deputy Principal. For subject specific inquiries contact the relevant Director.
PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
AUDITIONS 30 November 2017
NZ SCHOLARSHIP DRAMA Pursue your dreams at one of New Zealand’s top performing arts colleges. DANCE
DRAMA
MUSIC: JAZZ
MUSIC: CLASSICAL
For more information contact Clare Jennings PAA@avcol.school.nz | ph. (09) 828 7024 www.avcol.school.nz
SPORTS ACADEMY
TRIALS
Friends and family were treated to five very special performances last night as our NZ Scholarship Drama candidates showcased the pieces they have prepared for their upcoming examination. Each student performed a text-based monologue from a play as well a piece of their own devising that illustrated the influence of one of Stanislavsky, Brecht or Artaud. Our students did this extremely well, with their devised pieces touching on a complex range of themes such as the transition from childhood, the tension between teenagers and their parents, and the anxiety of stepping into an unknown future. Their exam will also include an impromptu piece, with all work underpinned by oral submissions that explains context and justifies interpretive choices as well as performative intentions. We wish them all the best for Thursday's exam!
BASKETBALL
CRICKET
FOOTBALL
HOCKEY
NETBALL
RUGBY
FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER Nurturing the talent of young students, giving them the opportunity and the environment in which to excel, both on the sports field and in the classroom.
For more information contact Abigail Whiu sportsacademy@avcol.school.nz ph. (09) 828 7024 www.avcol.school.nz
NCEA EXAMS START TOMORROW Best wishes to all our NCEA students for their upcoming exams. Don't forget to bring your student ID, your NCEA slip and your favourite pen!
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SENIOR PRIZEGIVING SPECIAL AWARDS Service to the School Awards Len Scott Award Lauren Catley (for outstanding contributions in spirit, Ruby Coombes leadership and maturity) Molly Flynn Calvin Kart Nicholas Narayan Matthew Townshend Danielle Twentyman Atonia Vavao Losena Vea Angela Zhong Autex Award Venessa Ho (for outstanding and unselfish service to the school) Shears Cup (for outstanding service to the school) Ulimasao Lemusu Deacon Cup Xin Ni Lee (for extensive involvement in school life) Lowe Family Cup Cullen Erson (for ‘Behind the Scenes’ support for Performing Arts) Head Prefects Trophy Jack Stoneman (for contribution to fostering good working and social relationships between the Junior and Senior schools) Entertainer of the Year Joshua Parker Moppy Williams Taurewa Trophy Cullen Erson (for enthusiastic contribution to the spirit of Taurewa) Le Tautua Matapala Trophy Hope Faifai Kamuta (for leadership with distinction in the Samoan Cultural Group) Isaac Henry Mana Trophy Lekira Tahu (for contribution to tikanga Maori and leadership in cultural activities) Frankie Wynne Cup Alofa Tasi (for the Maori/Pasifika student who has been a superb role model and has had significant leadership responsibilities in a number of different disciplines across the school) Alison Nelson Cup Sophia Carter-Peters (for a Significant Contribution to Drama) Matafai Family Shield Valerie Cokanasiga (excellence in Leadership as Student Representative on Board of Trustees) International Student Award Daraleap Min (Most Deserving) International Student Award Akiho Kawamura (for Endeavour) Robin Brown Trophy Li Sheau Chia (for Top International Student)
Memorial Awards
Belinda Lee Trophy Lakiya Tupu (for outstanding endeavour) Lance Lowe Memorial Cullen Erson (“Behind the scenes” support for Performing Arts) Gordon Cole Memorial Cup Cullen Erson (for musical achievement) Louise Fish Memorial Trophy Victoria Ivashkova (for writing) Miranda Dalley Memorial Trophy Yati Patel (for excellence in Spanish) Campbell Grierson Memorial Award Brooke Whiu (for outstanding Year 12 Physical Education student with a strong interest in Outdoor Education) Paul Kemp Memorial Cup - Girls Sophia Carter-Peters (outstanding achievement in any three distinct areas of the school) Paul Kemp Memorial Cup - Boys Patrick Brebner (outstanding achievement in any three distinct areas of the school)
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Melaine Sagala-Timoteo Memorial Trophy Ulimasao Lemusu (for Excellence in Samoan Language) Terry Jones Memorial Cup - Girls Venessa Ho (for outstanding achievement in two sciences) Terry Jones Memorial Cup - Boys Zakaria Mohammed (for outstanding achievement in two sciences) Phil Raffills Memorial Scholarship Mika Seltner-Jones (for exemplifying the philosophy ‘Get to the top but take someone with you’)
Special Awards and Scholarships
Bill Rodwell Rotary Apprenticeship Award Sahil Aggarwal Bill Rodwell Rotary Award Julia Ling Isaac Milovale Alana Rae ARA Lodge 348 IC Visual Arts Award Zi Hao Wu The Trusts Community Foundation Jordan Bolus Academic Scholarship Claudia Campbell Charlene D’Silva Annelies Hardiman Anastasia Ivashkova Victoria Ivashkova Ezrah Kapeteni Calvin Kart Luseane Kauvaka Ju-An Kim Vera Kwon Isabella Langlois Xin Ni Lee Ashley Lim Jenny Ling Casey Mansson Cassandra McCabe-Tatupu Claudia O’Neill Jaylee Samu Mika Seltner-Jones Texas Shepherd Alofa Tasi Katelyn Tasker Matthew Townshend Atonia Vavao Lufei Yin Angela Zhong The Trusts Community Foundation Billy Faraimo Technical Scholarship Manu Lutui Tauleia Malae Racewayne Matautia Toni Mose Marcel Ngaro Tina Nofo Aso Kaitlyn Parrel Solomona Saufoi Silvano Tanuaulilo Viliami Tapuosi Austin Tavita Unitec Partner School Scholarship Jordan Kaipo-Unuwai University of Otago Leaders of Sophia Carter-Peters Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship Eleanor Divers Venessa Ho University of Otago Vice Dang Huu Tran Chancellor’s Scholarship The University of Waikato Bianca Craill Te Paewai o te Rangi Scholarship Auckland University of Technology Patrick Brebner New Horizons Scholarship Husna Harmi Izzuan Chloe Samaratunga Auckland University of Technology Chanel Samaratunga Vice Chancellor’s Significant Student Roselle Samaratunga Scholarship The University of Auckland Pacific Ulimasao Lemusu Academic Excellence Scholarships
Honours Awards Head Boy Nathan Woolley Memorial Award Head Girl Claire Achmad Head Girl Award Proxime Accessit CIE Proxime Accessit NCEA Dux NCEA Dux CIE
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Ezrah Kapeteni Sophia Carter-Peters Yi Yu Ren Mika Seltner-Jones Venessa Ho Zakaria Mohammed
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SPORTS REPORT Monday 30th October to Sunday 5th November
VOLLEYBALL
It was a perfect day for both the Junior Girls Volleyball teams. The Junior Girls A side defeated Waitakere College 1 and Rutherford College 1 in their games whilst the Junior Girls B picked up wins against Green Bay 1 and Lynfield College. Junior Boys A lost 2-0 against Mt Albert Grammar but won against Waitakere College 2-1 in their second match of the day.
CRICKET
1st XI Boys vs Liston College match was called off due to rain. The 2nd XI Boys made a great start to their match against Sacred Heart, batting till the end and scoring 170/4. However, as the rain set in, Sacred Heart were unable to bat, which resulted in a draw. The Year 9 Boys match against Saint Kentigern White ended in a draw as it too was rained out during the second innings.
ATHLETICS
A fantastic group of ten athletes headed to Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday 4 November for their first ever Senior Meet and Secondary Schools Challenge. Up against other secondary schools in Auckland, the team from Avondale College were in full force and ready for some intense competition. Some brilliant personal bests were achieved by the team. The three girls in attendance had a very successful day. Faith Faumui was very busy at both track and field – covering 60m and 100m sprints, Long Jump, and Shot Put. Elli Morris, a relative new-comer to our Nationals team, also proved to be a force to be reckoned with, placing 2nd in U18 women's 100m and 3rd in the 60m. Joanna Poland battled to the end in her favoured 1500m event, holding off all her competitors with sheer grit and determination. She took out the last 50m in an impressive fashion, clocking up an incredible time of 4:45.05 to win the grade 14 girls group. Deja Rees powered her way to 1st place in the U18 women's Discus with 29.47m, and 2nd in the U18 women's Shot Put with 11.28m. All the girls came away with confidence and renewed energy for the next round of competition. The boys in the team took the opportunity to compete after months of technical training. Events for them included the 60m with Lex Revell-Lewis placing 1st, and Joshua Saluni placing 2nd in the grade 13 boys group, and Lex placing 1st in the 100m sprints. The 400m sprint was contested by Lex Revell-Lewis who blew the competition out of the water with an impressive win, and Jaspar Hipkins who placed 3rd in the 400m – both boys achieving personal best times on the track. The focus for the sprint group was to clock up some good base times to gauge their explosive speed ahead of the National Champs in Hastings. The Long Jump boys group was covered by Kudz Honamombe, Joshua Saluni, Tremayne Redman-Gardner and Jaspar Hipkins, with Tremayne placing 3rd in the grade 14 boys group with a jump of 5.13m. Lomanec Ianga (U16 mens group), covered the throws, placing first in Shot Put with 10.41m and placing 1st in Discus with 30.35m. After round 1 of the Secondary Schools challenge, Avondale College has blasted well ahead of their competition with 765 points, and Mt Albert Grammar School in second place with 141 points. We expect that the other schools contesting the cup will soon pick up their game after viewing the points table – the Avondale College Nationals team are ready and looking forward to the challenge!
KILIKITI
The Junior Girls and Boys participated in the Auckland Secondary Schools Kilikiti tournament played at the Auckland Domain. Both teams played extremely well through the course of the tournament. The Junior Girls placed second in their pool and defeated St Mary’s in the semi-final to book a spot in the final against Aorere College. An intense final saw the girls lose out by only two runs in the end, picking up silver medals. The junior boys placed 3rd in the Boys competition.
RUGBY 7’s
The U15 Boys 7’s team played in the Auckland Secondary Schools Rugby 7’s Tournament held at the Waitemata Rugby Football Club. First up, the boys played Pakuranga College in a close game. Both teams were very competitive as it reflected on the score line. The match ended in a 17-all draw. In the second match of the competition the boys found themselves in a similar situation, again drawing 19-19 against Papatoetoe High. The last game of the pool stages was against a tough De La Salle College side. The boys needed a win to progress further in the competition, but unfortunately a 29-17 loss saw the boys' tournament come to an end. It was a great tournament and a little unfortunate to not progress after only losing one game, but the boys put in a lot of hard work and came out with their heads held high.
SOFTBALL
The Junior Girls played a good first game together, showing that they have lots of potential to grow over the season. Unfortunately they ended up losing to Waitakere College. Outstanding leadership was shown by Rebecca Marsters-Kahui.
TOUCH
The Junior Boys lost by default to Middle School West and Green Bay. Our Junior Girls played against St Dominics in their first game of the day. It was a close game, but the girls edged out victors with a 7-5 win. In the second game the girls secured a comfortable win against Massey high 7-1. 6
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Photos by Michael Dawson
TEACHER ONLY DAY & END OF TERM Thursday 23 Nov: Teacher Only Day (school closed to students)
Tuesday 12th Dec: Junior Prizegiving and end of term
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 4 TRIP Week 6 19
TRIP DATES 20 – 24 Nov
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YEAR LEVEL 10SPH, 10BLS
COST $390
$ DUE Tue 31 Oct
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INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT
HOMESTAY FAMILIES needed Avondale College’s International Department is looking for caring families to host our international students, allowing them to experience a ‘kiwi’ lifestyle and improve their spoken English in a home away from home. What is the benefit of hosting a student?
What is the expectation of a homestay family?
• A chance to meet students from all over the world • A great opportunity for your children to learn a different language • Share your culture while learning about your student’s culture and country • Prompt fortnightly payment ($280 per week) • Short and long term students available
A homestay family is expected to provide a clean and comfortable bedroom with bed, wardrobe and drawers, linen and towels, desk and lamp, heating in the room, meals and laundry.
We are always happy to hear from prospective host families, so if you would like to find out more about this enriching and fun experience please contact us! Amanda Brophy & Toni Richardson | International Homestay Co-ordinators zbra@avcol.school.nz or zrct@avcol.school.nz | Ph 09 820 1712 | www.avcol.school.nz 8
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