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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
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
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
In Term 1, Albany Senior High School (ASHS) launched the Basketball Boys Academy – a new initiative designed to create connection, mentorship, and opportunity through sport. The programme was the brainchild of basketball coach Matt Cowie, a driving force behind the school’s wider Basketball Project, which focused on supporting young tāne in meaningful ways. With … Read moreMore Than Basketball: Building Brotherhood and Belonging
From the classrooms of Albany Senior High School (ASHS) to a future in tech and risk advisory, Noah Borton is using his passion for data to help organisations work smarter and safer. For Noah, his time at ASHS wasn’t just about academics – it was the foundation for everything that followed. He quickly immersed himself … Read moreFrom ASHS to Analytics: Noah’s Journey to Tech-Driven Impact
When Zach Kirby reflects on his time at Albany Senior High School (ASHS), he credits it for lighting a spark that has powered an extraordinary journey. Now in his final year of a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Commerce (Accounting) degree, Zach has built strong client relationships through a summer clerkship and gained confidence in … Read moreZach’s Inspiring Journey from ASHS to Leadership in Law and Technology
Coco King, a 2020 graduate of Albany Senior High School (ASHS), has come full circle. Today, she teaches English at Northcote College, inspiring the next generation of ākonga just as her teachers once inspired her. After graduating, Coco completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Politics & International Relations at the University of Auckland. … Read moreCoco King: From ASHS Student to Inspiring Educator
Term One marked the end of what has been an exciting and challenging three years as Whānau ki te Ako Co-Lead and, more recently, Lead Principal. While this mahi took me away from ASHS on Fridays, it allowed me to spend that time in our feeder schools, helping to build connection and collaboration across our … Read moreReflecting on an Exciting Journey: My Time as Whānau ki te Ako Lead Principal
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After fifteen incredible years at Albany Senior High School, the time has come to say haere rā to Nick Wilson, a beloved kaiako whose warmth, wit, and unwavering dedication have left a lasting mark on generations of ASHS ākonga and kaimahi alike. Nick is heading to new horizons at the Northern Health School, where he … Read moreNgā mihi nui, Nick – A Fond Farewell to a Much-Loved Kaiako
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PHYSICAL ADDRESS
POSTAL ADDRESS
PO Box 300–380, Albany, Auckland 0752
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone: (09) 451 9065
Email: info@ashs.school.nz
It’s not IF you are bright, it’s HOW you are bright.
No-one slips through the cracks.
Let’s have conversations that matter.
Whose perspective are we missing?
We will ALWAYS be a new school.
What if your contribution is the key ingredient?
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