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From the Archives - Avcol at Polyfest 1977
With ASB Polyfest celebrating its 50th year, we thought we'd take a look back and see when our involvement in the festival began. The...
4 days ago


Avondale College Polyfest Groups Host Minister Paul Goldsmith
On Tuesday afternoon, some of Avondale College’s Polyfest groups had a visit from Minister Paul Goldsmith, the Minister for Culture and...
5 days ago


Education outside the classroom
Education outside the classroom has been happening for a number of our students over the past few weeks! Here are some photo highlights...
5 days ago


Girls in STEM - Boat-building workshop
During lunchtime on Tuesday 11 March, our Girls in STEM (GiS) club embarked on an exciting hands-on learning adventure during an...
6 days ago


Heartbeat T1W8
From the Principal Upcoming Events Early finish and Junior Academic Mentoring on Tuesday, 25 March Save the date! School Ball - Saturday...
6 days ago


Heartbeat T1W7 12/03/25
From the Principal Upcoming Events Avcol artist selected for NZQA Top Art exhibition Drama students embrace Shakespeare in the outdoors...
Mar 12


International student trip to Rainbow's End
As part of their orientation programme, our newly arrived international students had a fun day out at Rainbow's End last week. Students...
Mar 7

Year 12 Biology trip to Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve
On Wednesday 26 February, 120 Level 2 Biology students headed out to Okura/Long Bay Regional Park to investigate the rocky shore and the...
Mar 6


Avondale College 80th Jubilee Photo
As you may be aware, this year Avondale College celebrates its 80th birthday. Our school's history began in 1943 during World War II,...
Mar 6


Heartbeat T1W6 05/03/25
From the Principal 80th Jubilee Photo Upcoming Events Board Elections Year 12 Biology trip to Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve International...
Mar 5


Little Shop of Horrors - on sale now!
Tickets are now on sale for our 2025 School Show - Little Shop of Horrors! The show will be running in Term 2, from Wednesday 21 May to...
Feb 27


Academic Badge Assembly
Many of our students were recognised this week for their tenacity and the effort they put into their studies over the past year. Students...
Feb 27


Cambridge: 11 Outstanding Learning Awards for Avondale College students!
11 Outstanding Learning Awards including: 2 Top in the World Information Technology (A Level) & Mathematics (IGCSE) Best across five...
Feb 27


Heartbeat T1W5 26/02/25
From the Principal Cambridge: 11 Outstanding Learner Awards for Avondale students! NZ's top academic awards for Avondale student Academic...
Feb 26


80th Jubilee Photo
This week, we marked a special moment in Avondale College's history by forming a giant "80" on the school field to celebrate the...
Feb 26


Year 13 Earth and Space Science field trip to Maukatia
Ko Te Wao nui ā Tiriwa nga Maunga... On Friday 21 February, the Year 13 Earth Science class went on a trip to Maukatia/ Māori Bay at...
Feb 24


Pasifika Welcome Evening
Our Pasifika Welcome Evening was a great night connecting with family and students. With speeches from Dr Brown, Ms Alai and Head Prefect...
Feb 21


NZ's top academic awards for Avondale student
Avondale College is celebrating the success of an extraordinary student who has received two top Cambridge Outstanding Scholar awards and...
Feb 21


47 NZ Scholarships and Outstanding Scholar!
Avondale College students have received 47 NZ scholarships, including 3 Outstanding Scholarships Outstanding Scholar Award (Seivin Kim)...
Feb 20


Scholars' Assembly
Monday's Scholars' Assembly recognised the outstanding achievements of our top scholars in NZ Scholarship and Cambridge International in...
Feb 20
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