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On Sunday, 3 August 2025, the grounds of SGINZ Culture Centre in Ellerslie came alive for the opening of Tūmanako 2025, an annual art exhibition where young people share their dreams for a peaceful, inclusive, nuclear-free world in remembrance of Hiroshima Day. Tūmanako, meaning hope in te reo Māori, invites tamariki and taiohi (aged 8 … Read moreTūmanako Opening 2025: A Celebration of Hope and Peace
Tēnā koutou e te whānau, Earlier this week we received notice from the Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) of members’ intention to hold a nationwide strike on Wednesday 20 August. This strike action follows a breakdown in bargaining for the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. As a result, Albany Senior High School will be closed on this … Read moreSCHOOL CLOSURE – Wednesday 20 August 2025 (PPTA Strike Action)
A refreshed Level 3 Health course at Albany Senior High School (ASHS) is opening new doors for students interested in careers in medicine, biomedical science, physiotherapy, nursing, psychology, and other health sciences. With many ASHS graduates going on to study health-related disciplines at top universities across Aotearoa, Level 3 Health for Health Science supports that … Read moreHealth Science, Humanity, and Real-World Relevance: A Fresh Look at Level 3 Health at ASHS
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From working dogs and quad bikes to crutching sheep and ultrasound pregnancy scans, Year 13 Albany Senior High School (ASHS) student Nirvana Fairey Foster has had an unforgettable introduction to life on the land – and she’s loved every second of it. Thanks to the Gateway program at ASHS, Nirvana has completed two farm placements … Read moreFrom the City to the Farm: Nirvana Finds Her Future Through Gateway
On Wednesday 6 August, Albany Senior High School (ASHS) proudly hosted the 2025 Young Leaders Day – a dynamic and inspiring event that brought together over 45 Year 12 students from high schools across the North Shore. Designed for students interested in stepping into formal leadership roles next year and beyond, the day was entirely … Read moreInspiring Future Trailblazers: Young Leaders Day at ASHS
From learning to skateboard in a school fitness programme to working as a registered nurse in Canberra, Nidhi Maju’s path has been shaped by curiosity, connection, and a strong sense of purpose. Life after ASHS A student at Albany Senior High School in 2020 and 2021, Nidhi reflects warmly on her time here – particularly … Read moreFrom Skateboarding to Scrubs: How ASHS Helped Nidhi Find Her Path
Amy Borton always knew she wanted to make a difference – she just didn’t know exactly how until a few years into university. Now in her fifth and final year of a conjoint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology at the University of Auckland, Amy is well on her way to … Read moreFrom ASHS to Law School: Amy’s Path to Purposeful Advocacy
This week, the Government has announced it will no longer support the construction of building open plan classrooms in schools – citing concerns around noise levels, student distraction, and the suitability of these spaces for structured teaching. But at Albany Senior High School (ASHS), where open plan learning has been a cornerstone since the school’s … Read moreOpen Minds in Open Spaces: Why ASHS Stands by Open Plan Learning
When Callum Maxwell enrolled at Albany Senior High School (ASHS) in 2021, he already knew where he wanted to go. Just a few years later, his clear vision and determination are taking him from Auckland to the world. Chasing Ambitions Across the Tasman Now in his third year of a Bachelor of Commerce at The … Read moreCharting Success: Callum Maxwell’s Path in Accounting and Finance
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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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