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

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

On Wednesday 6 August, Albany Senior High School (ASHS) proudly hosted the 2025 Young Leaders Day – a dynamic and inspiring event that brought together over 45 Year 12 students from high schools across the North Shore. Designed for students interested in stepping into formal leadership roles next year and beyond, the day was entirely … Read moreInspiring Future Trailblazers: Young Leaders Day at ASHS

This week, the Government has announced it will no longer support the construction of building open plan classrooms in schools – citing concerns around noise levels, student distraction, and the suitability of these spaces for structured teaching. But at Albany Senior High School (ASHS), where open plan learning has been a cornerstone since the school’s … Read moreOpen Minds in Open Spaces: Why ASHS Stands by Open Plan Learning

Year 11 and 12 ASHS Mooting Club members in action at the recent ASLM Competition at Diocesan College.    This year, I had the opportunity to co-run our schools mooting team as part of the ASLM (Aotearoa Secondary Schools Law Moot), and it’s been one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences of my high … Read moreStudent Voice: Mooting Reflection 2025, by Maddy Weaver (Year 13)

At Albany Senior High School (ASHS), environmental education isn’t just taught – it’s lived. Every Wednesday, students step out of the traditional classroom model and into Impact Projects – deep, inquiry-based learning focused on real-world issues. Through hubs like Blue Nature and Enviro 101, our ākonga (students) become scientists, innovators, and leaders tackling Aotearoa’s most … Read moreFrom Classroom to Coastline: Rangatahi Leading the Way at ASHS