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

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