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

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

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