There is no single definition of success – and there shouldn’t be a single pathway to achieving it. Albany Senior High School was designed differently from the beginning. A learning environment built around independence, curiosity, strong relationships and opportunities for students to take ownership of where their learning could lead. Our alumni have taken that … Read moreDifferent by design. Strong by outcome.
What happens when learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door? At Albany Senior High School, academic learning and real-world experience aren’t two separate things. Through Impact Projects, Gateway, leadership opportunities and authentic partnerships, students have the chance to apply what they’re learning, explore where their interests might take them and develop skills they’ll use long … Read moreWhere academics meets the real world.
A high school should be a place where you can discover who you are, find your people and feel supported to become who you want to be. For our alumni, belonging at Albany Senior High School looks different for everyone. It might be finding confidence on a theatre stage, connecting with teachers who see your … Read moreBe Here. Be You. Belong.
When Courtney Joyce left Albany Senior High School (ASHS) in 2016, she headed off on a European adventure the very next day. Ten years later, she is leading a global marketing team, helping develop products sold through some of the world’s largest retailers, including Target USA, Walmart, Woolworths and Coles. But while her career has … Read moreFinding the Right Fit: How ASHS Helped Courtney Joyce Build a Global Marketing Career
Just a few years after leaving Albany Senior High School (ASHS), Rebecca Furness found herself presenting to an executive leadership team in Dubai. For many young professionals, that would be an intimidating moment. For Rebecca, it felt surprisingly familiar. “The public speaking experience I had built at ASHS, the normalised dynamic of engaging with adults … Read moreBuilding Impact: How Rebecca Furness Turned Opportunity into Action
When Mark Howard arrived at Albany Senior High School in 2013, he was a self-described “shy and nervous” Year 11 student. More than a decade later, he’s living in Vancouver, Canada, completing a PhD in Law at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where his research explores how colonization and climate change intersect with constitutional … Read moreFrom ASHS to Vancouver: Mark Howard’s Journey to a PhD in Law
For ASHS alumnus Bailey Wilks, creativity and problem-solving go hand in hand. Now working as a Garment Technologist for The Warehouse Group in Auckland, Bailey’s career combines technical expertise, design thinking, and a deep understanding of how great garments are made. After graduating from ASHS in 2017, Bailey pursued his passion at Whitecliffe Fashion Tech … Read moreCreativity Meets Precision: How Bailey Wilks Found His Perfect Fit in Fashion Technology
At Albany Senior High School (ASHS), we believe that success looks different for everyone – and our alumni prove just how far curiosity, resilience, and creativity can take you. From law and engineering to business, healthtech, and beyond, our graduates are making their mark across Aotearoa and the world. What connects them all? The foundation … Read moreFrom Classroom to Career: Our Alumni Shaping the Professional World
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
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