ASHS UPDATE – Term 2 Wrap-Up: Highlights and Happenings
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Student Voice: Mooting Reflection 2025, by Maddy Weaver (Year 13)
Year 11 and 12 ASHS Mooting Club members in action at the recent ASLM Competition at Diocesan College. This year, I had the opportunity to co-run our schools mooting team as part of the ASLM (Aotearoa Secondary Schools Law Moot), and it’s been one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences of my high … Read moreStudent Voice: Mooting Reflection 2025, by Maddy Weaver (Year 13)
From Classroom to Coastline: Rangatahi Leading the Way at ASHS
At Albany Senior High School (ASHS), environmental education isn’t just taught – it’s lived.Every Wednesday, students step out of the traditional classroom model and into Impact Projects – deep, inquiry-based learning focused on real-world issues. Through hubs like Blue Nature and Enviro 101, our ākonga (students) become scientists, innovators, and leaders tackling Aotearoa’s most pressing … Read moreFrom Classroom to Coastline: Rangatahi Leading the Way at ASHS
Empowering through music: How ASHS helped Eliette Roslin strike the right chord
Eliette Roslin has been passionate about music for as long as she can remember – writing songs from the age of nine. Today, she’s the founder and managing director of Eliette’s Music Academy (EMA), a contemporary music school that’s grown into a thriving hub of creativity, confidence, and community. “I created EMA to build a … Read moreEmpowering through music: How ASHS helped Eliette Roslin strike the right chord
Impact Projects Showcase: Celebrating Purpose, Passion and Real-World Problem Solving
On Wednesday, May 28, Albany Senior High School (ASHS) came alive with purpose and pride as ākonga presented their Impact Projects – bold, student-led explorations of innovation, creativity, and community impact. The showcase was a true celebration of what happens when young people are given time, trust, and space to pursue their passions and solve … Read moreImpact Projects Showcase: Celebrating Purpose, Passion and Real-World Problem Solving
Finding his voice: Tomoki Vincent’s Path from Theatre to Marketing
When Tomoki Vincent reflects on his time at Albany Senior High School (ASHS), one word stands out: transformative. Now the Digital Marketing Coordinator for Auckland Live at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Tomoki’s creative path is rooted in the experiences, mentors, and opportunities he encountered during his time at ASHS. From Ensemble to Empowered Starting ASHS as … Read moreFinding his voice: Tomoki Vincent’s Path from Theatre to Marketing
ASHS UPDATE – Term Two Updates So Far
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Empowered at ASHS, Leading On Screen – Waimarie Tipene’s Film Journey
When Waimarie Tipene stepped through the doors of Albany Senior High School (ASHS) in 2020, she was navigating one of the most vulnerable times in her life. Fast forward to today, and she’s a rising filmmaker based on the Gold Coast, with a growing portfolio of powerful, community-rooted work, and a deep sense of self … Read moreEmpowered at ASHS, Leading On Screen – Waimarie Tipene’s Film Journey
Beyond the Classroom: How Gateway is Fast-Tracking Future Careers
What if ākonga (students) could swap the classroom for a landscaping company, a veterinary clinic, or a design studio – without missing a beat in their education? At Albany Senior High School (ASHS), the Gateway programme is doing just that, helping our rangatahi step out of textbooks and into real-world careers. Real-World Learning, One Day … Read moreBeyond the Classroom: How Gateway is Fast-Tracking Future Careers
Real-World Ready: Inside the Impact Project Journey
Every Wednesday, something extraordinary happens at Albany Senior High School (ASHS).Instead of filing into traditional classrooms, ākonga (students) fan out across studios, workshops, kitchens and gardens, pursuing deeply personal, often world-changing goals through the school’s hallmark programme: Impact Projects. Unique to ASHS, Impact Projects give ākonga an entire day each week to explore real-world challenges … Read moreReal-World Ready: Inside the Impact Project Journey
