Wednesday, October 29 marked a special moment for the Upper Harbour Kāhui Ako (Whānau ki te Ako) community, as 350 students came together for the very first Te Āhuareka o Whānau ki te Ako Kapa Haka Festival – a vibrant celebration of kapa haka, connection, and cultural pride.  The festival began with a pōwhiri to … Read moreCelebrating Whānau and Culture at the First Te Āhuareka o Whānau ki te Ako Kapa Haka Festival

Albany Senior High School (ASHS) proudly came together last week to recognise the achievements, effort, and growth of our Year 11 and 12 students at the 2025 Learning Celebrations. Held across two special gatherings, these events brought together students and staff to honour those who have consistently demonstrated excellence across all aspects of their learning … Read moreRecognising Achievement: Year 11 and 12 Celebrations of Excellence

Last week, the ASHS whānau came together to celebrate the achievements, effort, and growth of our students at our annual Celebrations of Excellence. Across three special events – Year 11 and 12 Prizegivings on Wednesday, followed by the Year 13 Graduation and Prizegiving on Friday – our community gathered to recognise not only academic success, … Read moreCelebrating Excellence: Honouring Our Year 13 Graduates

At Albany Senior High School (ASHS), wellbeing isn’t just something we talk about –  it’s something we actively support, every day.  A hugely important part of our Wellbeing Centre is our team of therapy dogs: Meg, Tucker, and Mousse. Meg, Tucker, and Mousse aren’t just here for pats and belly rubs; they’re an important part … Read moreA Paw-sitive Presence: Therapy Dogs Supporting Student Wellbeing at ASHS

As part of Impact Projects at Albany Senior High School (ASHS) this year, nineteen students quite literally took their learning to new heights through their STEAM project, One Foot in the Clouds™. Working in small teams, students designed and built their very own remote-controlled (RC) planes from scratch – an ambitious challenge that required creativity, … Read moreOne Foot in the Clouds™: Students Soar with STEAM Impact Project

Last night, Albany Senior High School (ASHS) proudly hosted its annual Impact Project Celebration of Learning Showcase, marking the conclusion of Impact Projects for 2025. The event brought together whānau, friends, staff, and community to celebrate the creativity, courage, and passion of our rangatahi. Guest Speaker Coco King. The evening was filled with highlights, including … Read moreExploring Passions, Creating Change: ASHS Impact Project Celebration of Learning