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Recognising Achievement: Year 11 and 12 Celebrations of Excellence

Albany Senior High School (ASHS) proudly came together last week to recognise the achievements, effort, and growth of our Year 11 and 12 students at the 2025 Learning Celebrations. Held across two special gatherings, these events brought together students and staff to honour those who have consistently demonstrated excellence across all aspects of their learning … Read moreRecognising Achievement: Year 11 and 12 Celebrations of Excellence

Celebrating Excellence: Honouring Our Year 13 Graduates

Last week, the ASHS whānau came together to celebrate the achievements, effort, and growth of our students at our annual Celebrations of Excellence. Across three special events – Year 11 and 12 Prizegivings on Wednesday, followed by the Year 13 Graduation and Prizegiving on Friday – our community gathered to recognise not only academic success, … Read moreCelebrating Excellence: Honouring Our Year 13 Graduates

A Paw-sitive Presence: Therapy Dogs Supporting Student Wellbeing at ASHS

At Albany Senior High School (ASHS), wellbeing isn’t just something we talk about –  it’s something we actively support, every day.  A hugely important part of our Wellbeing Centre is our team of therapy dogs: Meg, Tucker, and Mousse. Meg, Tucker, and Mousse aren’t just here for pats and belly rubs; they’re an important part … Read moreA Paw-sitive Presence: Therapy Dogs Supporting Student Wellbeing at ASHS

One Foot in the Clouds™: Students Soar with STEAM Impact Project

As part of Impact Projects at Albany Senior High School (ASHS) this year, nineteen students quite literally took their learning to new heights through their STEAM project, One Foot in the Clouds™. Working in small teams, students designed and built their very own remote-controlled (RC) planes from scratch – an ambitious challenge that required creativity, … Read moreOne Foot in the Clouds™: Students Soar with STEAM Impact Project

From Classroom to Career: Our Alumni Shaping the Professional World

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

Exploring Passions, Creating Change: ASHS Impact Project Celebration of Learning

Last night, Albany Senior High School (ASHS) proudly hosted its annual Impact Project Celebration of Learning Showcase, marking the conclusion of Impact Projects for 2025. The event brought together whānau, friends, staff, and community to celebrate the creativity, courage, and passion of our rangatahi. Guest Speaker Coco King. The evening was filled with highlights, including … Read moreExploring Passions, Creating Change: ASHS Impact Project Celebration of Learning

Tūmanako Opening 2025: A Celebration of Hope and Peace

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

SCHOOL CLOSURE – Wednesday 20 August 2025 (PPTA Strike Action)

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)

Health Science, Humanity, and Real-World Relevance: A Fresh Look at Level 3 Health at ASHS

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

From the City to the Farm: Nirvana Finds Her Future Through Gateway

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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