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For Anam Vahora, the path from Albany Senior High School (ASHS) to a career in teaching and student support has been one of learning, resilience, and community. Leaving ASHS in 2017, Anam is now proud to be working in teaching and student support, a journey that has taken her across New Zealand and Australia, where … Read moreFrom ASHS to Inclusive Education: Anam’s Journey of Growth
From a top scholar at Albany Senior High School (ASHS) to tackling some of the world’s most complex global challenges, Christopher Fordyce is proving that resilience, curiosity, and a love of learning can take you anywhere. Currently in his final semester of a Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies at the University of Auckland, Chris … Read moreResilience and Curiosity: How Christopher Fordyce is Making a Difference
Richard Goldsmith’s journey since his days as a foundation student at Albany Senior High School has been one of service, sport, and leadership. Today, he teaches a Year 7 and 8 class at Tauhoa School, where he also leads ICT and Cultural initiatives, while balancing life as a dad, firefighter, and community representative. Since graduating … Read moreRichard Goldsmith: Service, Sport, and Leadership Shaped at ASHS
When Vienna Brooks walked through the doors of Albany Senior High School (ASHS) in 2020, she had a clear interest in engineering but wasn’t yet sure how to shape it into a meaningful career. Fast forward to today, and Vienna is in her third year of a four-year degree, studying Mechatronics Engineering at Auckland University … Read moreFrom ASHS to Engineering: Vienna’s Path in Mechatronics
From Albany Senior High School (ASHS) to Sweden and back again, Claudia Epskamp’s career has been anything but ordinary. Today, she works at Callaghan Innovation on the HealthTech Activator team, supporting New Zealand healthtech companies to grow and expand internationally. She also serves on the board of Women in HealthTech NZ, where she advocates for … Read moreFrom ASHS to HealthTech Innovation: Claudia’s Journey of Impact
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
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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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