Avondale Intermediate

What happened in Week 1 at AIS

Last week, we attended the Auckland Writers' Festival. We listened to Jason Reynolds, the US Ambassador for Young People's Literature 2020-2022 who is considered a rockstar in the children's literature…

No waiting at the dairy on Rosebank Road after school

This year, Pink Shirt Day is Friday 19th May. Students are invited to wearing pink clothes on Friday eg: a pink pair of trousers with your school shirt or a…

Another great afternoon at Avondale Intermediate School

Swimming Programme, togs and PE Uniform

Curriculum update

2023 School Targets based on 2022 results

Dropping off and picking up by car

Help us reduce our waste!

Virtual Science Expo 2022

Diwali celebrations 2022

The Basketball tournament Our trip to the basketball tournament was exhilarating. Although we lost our games, it was a thrilling experience for all of us. We used many skills, such…

An eventful week and preparing for Term 4

Te Wiki o Te Māori

Today the manager of the Lincoln Road Warehouse, Brad, came and gave us a few key insights about a career in the Warehouse. He talked about salaries, requirements, roles and…

Current homeroom learning - Passion Pods

Discover our school approach to mathematics with your child's Learning Hub. This event is for Kuaka LS 4, 7, 11, 17 and Tui LS 2, 6, 12, 16.

Discover our school approach to mathematics with your child's Learning Hub. This event is for Pukeko LS 5, 14,19, 19 and Kereru LS 3, 13, 15, 21.

LS13+21

Update about school events

The Revolution Tour, Upcoming Pōwhiri, Cyber Safety...

What happened in Week 1 at AIS

Sports camp

Wear your PE Uniform to and from school on days you have PE: Monday: LS7,5 and 16 Tuesday: LS6, 13,18 and 21 Wednesday: LS17, 12 and 2 Thursday: LS4,11,14 and…

News about our EOTC activities and this week's swimming

Teacher only day 28 March

Recreation/Sport and PE Uniform

News from this week and a look towards Week 4 including swimming

Week 2 including Sport

Welcome back - Day 1

During EOTC week, both students and teachers were able to enjoy the experience of education outside of the typical classroom environment. It was different for sure, but the unique activities…

Sports Camp 2020

Rugby at last!

Football 2020

Term 4 Sport

Term 4 events: Epro8

Greetings all, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Principal, Members of Staff of Avondale Intermediate School, we wish all our families and students Eid Mubarak. My name is Fahad…

Vesak is one of the most important festivals for Buddhist. Vesak is also known as Buddha day, buddha’s birthday... It’s a holiday observed by Buddhist and some Hindu. Vesak Festival…

Avondale Intermediate School (AIS) is unique, reflecting Auckland's rich diversity. Our focus is on nurturing the dispositions needed for a lifetime of learning, problem-solving, decision making and collaboration - 21st…

Today the manager of the Lincoln Road Warehouse, Brad, came and gave us a few key insights about a career in the Warehouse. He talked about salaries, requirements, roles and…

Current homeroom learning - Passion Pods

Homeroom Learning

Update about school events

The Revolution Tour, Upcoming Pōwhiri, Cyber Safety...

What happened in Week 1 at AIS

News about our EOTC activities and this week's swimming

This update has a selection of object shots from different viewpoints.

Today our photography project got underway. Over the next few days we will bring you some of our favourite shots.

News from this week and a look towards Week 4 including swimming

Welcome back - Day 1

Kia ora For those students who have been learning from home your homeroom teachers have been gathering your books for collection from the office. Please check in with your child's…

This update provides information on our end of year reporting process.

This update outlines our 2021 Prize Giving and Year 8 Graduation.

During EOTC week, both students and teachers were able to enjoy the experience of education outside of the typical classroom environment. It was different for sure, but the unique activities…

Technology learning with the Kuaka Learning Hub in Sci-Tec

Weekly netball draws, results and standings for our teams are available on our school website.

3 July 2020 Dear Parents/Caregivers, Welcome to Netball 2020! Thank you for your child’s interest in playing netball for Avondale Intermediate School in 2020. We had a large number of…

This update contains information to access the Children's Community Dental Services if needed by your child.

More time at home can see young people watching more TV, and potentially watching outside their normal viewing hours – which can increase the risk they will encounter unsuitable viewing.

There's a range of financial support available to help workers affected by COVID-19 as Alert Levels change.

Work and Income maybe able to help you, even if you are working.

ATWC provide Social Workers in Schools for Avondale Intermediate. The team are available to families if need.

Rugby League training is underway. In this edition we look inside trainings through photographs.

During EOTC week, both students and teachers were able to enjoy the experience of education outside of the typical classroom environment. It was different for sure, but the unique activities…

Our first zone sports opportunity for 2021.

Kuaka Swimming Carnival, February 14th 2020 - LS 6 / 7 / 11 / 17 AIM HIGH – NEVER EVER-EVER-EVER GIVE UP!

An account of Swimming Sports with the Pukeko Learning Hub

We had an awesome day at Brains Park, Kelston participating in the Zone Softball Tournament. There was fantastic sportsmanship and outstanding skills. We really appreciated knowledgeable support from our coach…

Check out an account of the Kereru Learning Hub Swimming

Today's Pōwhiri is postponed until 8.40am Tuesday 7th June due to the weather

We look forward to seeing students and staff tomorrow, Thursday 7 April.

Sports Camp are expected to arrive by 3.00pm

Lockdown practice is over

Avondale Intermediate School is conducting a lockdown exercise. All updates are provided on our website. Please do not come to the school or phone the school as you will not…

In this edition the Board has decided to remain with the original delayed opening date of Tuesday 7 of February.

This edition comes from The Parenting Place

This edition is an update to announcements made earlier today regarding school starting tomorrow.

This edition has information for those affected by the recent flooding and severe weather. It gives details on where to go for urgent support.

The school office is open for enrolments and the purchase of stationery. Read on for further detail.

Does your child have a named water bottle?

New to Avondale Intermediate this year, or a Year 8 who need to replace an item or get a new school hat. NZ Uniforms can help you out.

Over the next two weeks we will be running information updates, so all students are ready to go on Tuesday 31 January 2023.

Reminder: school will close at 12.30 on Tuesday 22 November.

Dear Parents On Thursday 15 September, Avondale College staff will administer assessments used to transition Y8 students in preparation for 2023. Arriving at school on time will ensure your child…

Dear Parents The Ministry of Education has updated the Relationships and Sexuality Education Curriculum which we are required to deliver. We are holding an information about this update on Wednesday…

Discover our school approach to mathematics with your child's Learning Hub. This event is for Pukeko LS 5, 14,19, 19 and Kereru LS 3, 13, 15, 21.

Update about school events

Today's Pōwhiri is postponed until 8.40am Tuesday 7th June due to the weather

The Revolution Tour, Upcoming Pōwhiri, Cyber Safety...

Teacher only day 28 March

Week 2 including Sport

Welcome back - Day 1

Camp was an interesting experience for me as my friends and I have never been camping before. One of the best parts was being together with my Learning Studio. Once…

Please help...

All students need a hat at camp

If you have submitted your pink health form and the police check form, you are warmly invited to our Camp Volunteers Meeting on Wednesday 8 March 6:00pm - 6:30. We…

Additional information including gear list

Helpers needed!

How to access support if someone in your house has Covid

Kai Avondale on Facebook Food Banks and Low Cost Food Shops VisionWest Food Bank - Glen Eden Foodbank Building 12, 97 Glendale Road, Glen Eden, Auckland Opening Hours: Monday 9.30am…

In this edition a reminder of what is happening as part of the Whau Pacific Festival.

Parliament and its grounds are a place for everyone to share and enjoy, and we are excited to share a creative way for our tamariki to connect to Parliament. Tell…

Weekly fruit and veg, direct from market.

Community news

Lynn Avon Soccer Registrations Open! Keen? Read further.

Whau Young People Free Art Sessions up and running again for the rest of the term.

Soccer registrations now open.

Registrations are open for the 2021 season in all grades.

In this edition new long-term strategy for COVID-19.

This update has reminders

This update contains reminders of when COVID-19 cases are in our community.

This update outlines moving to red light phase 3 setting

These infographic remind us of what we all need to be doing at the Red Light Setting,

When Auckland moves to the COVID-19 Protection (Traffic Light) Framework we will remain in our current plan till the end of the term. Find out more in this update.

In this update we outline how we are bringing more students to school.

This update shares how we are bringing students back to school over the next two weeks.

This brief update responds to Minister Hipkins announcement today about students returning to school in Auckland.

This update contains information about today's government announcement by the Minister of Education.

Your child should learn from home unless there is no one suitable to provide supervision. If you have more than one child at Avondale Intermediate you will need to complete a form for each of them. We will keep siblings in the same bubble.

This update provides information from the Ministry of Health

This update is to help our senior leadership team plan for the start of Term 4 under Alert Level 3

This update provides information on the Governments announcements on Monday 11 October.

This update has information for registered students how will be returning to school under Alert Level 3.

This update has information for when Auckland moves to Alert Level 3

This update has reminders as Auckland remains at Alert Level 4

This update provides information on Network 4 Learning’s simple but effective content filtering service Switch on safety for students learning from home.

A message from the Ministry of Health regarding consent for 12 to 15 years-old's to be vaccinated.

More time at home can see young people watching more TV, and potentially watching outside their normal viewing hours – which can increase the risk they will encounter unsuitable viewing.

In this update: Remaining at Alert Level 4, passing on good information, and how to access food or essential items.

In this update there is information about supports that are available and a reminder about our playground.

This update provides information regarding the public health guidelines for our school community.

Back to learning from home. This update contains a few reminders and how to access learning for the next 3 days.

Auckland is moving to Alert Level 4 11.59pm tonight. This means our school will be closed for the duration of Alert Level 4.

We did a great job to make summer unstoppable here is a message to make school unstoppable.

Auckland is moving to Alert Level 2 at 6.00am on Sunday 7 March and we will return to school on Monday 8 March ready to start school at 8.40am.

Kia ora koutou On Monday 1 March for students who have no other option but to be at school will meet the Senior Leaders in/outside the hall (weather dependent). Register…

Last week, we attended the Auckland Writers' Festival. We listened to Jason Reynolds, the US Ambassador for Young People's Literature 2020-2022 who is considered a rockstar in the children's literature…

This event is an opportunity for parents to discover our approach to specialist teaching with a look into this terms focus. We look forward to seeing you.

This event is an opportunity for parents to discover our approach to specialist teaching with a look into this term's focus.

This year, Pink Shirt Day is Friday 19th May. Students are invited to wearing pink clothes on Friday eg: a pink pair of trousers with your school shirt or a…

Another great afternoon at Avondale Intermediate School

In this edition: Details of our upcoming school social.

New Zealand Opera visits Avondale Intermediate

In this edition information that might help you for the concert tonight.

Students can register their interest in Sports Camp 2023

Visitors for the film festival are welcome to use our school courts for parking

Reminder: school will close at 12.30 on Tuesday 22 November.

1st December Cultural Showcase

PE is moving on to swimming on 14 November

The Basketball tournament Our trip to the basketball tournament was exhilarating. Although we lost our games, it was a thrilling experience for all of us. We used many skills, such…

An eventful week and preparing for Term 4

Newsletter about upcoming Health Unit

Dear Parents On Thursday 15 September, Avondale College staff will administer assessments used to transition Y8 students in preparation for 2023. Arriving at school on time will ensure your child…

Dear Parents The Ministry of Education has updated the Relationships and Sexuality Education Curriculum which we are required to deliver. We are holding an information about this update on Wednesday…

Discover our school approach to mathematics with your child's Learning Hub. This event is for Kuaka LS 4, 7, 11, 17 and Tui LS 2, 6, 12, 16.

Discover our school approach to mathematics with your child's Learning Hub. This event is for Pukeko LS 5, 14,19, 19 and Kereru LS 3, 13, 15, 21.

LS13+21

Writing competition

Our Whakatau is today in the hall for students only

Update about school events

Today's Pōwhiri is postponed until 8.40am Tuesday 7th June due to the weather

The Revolution Tour, Upcoming Pōwhiri, Cyber Safety...

Sports camp

News about our EOTC activities and this week's swimming

Teacher only day 28 March

Recreation/Sport and PE Uniform

News from this week and a look towards Week 4 including swimming

Week 2 including Sport

Welcome back - Day 1

LS20 https://youtu.be/11pAIft-9TE LS19 https://youtu.be/G6DmJBPjtlA LS18 https://youtu.be/Q_8nyfHCMN0 https://youtu.be/qIdFSGIKZJs LS17 https://youtu.be/5nDhkezsuvk LS16 https://youtu.be/tzxBMMX5ziM LS15 https://youtu.be/9bp_1Q_-LeU LS14 https://youtu.be/9jjxTJXMAdg LS13 https://youtu.be/_uuoI5xhkSg LS12 https://youtu.be/RVoCKjRzXy8 LS11 https://youtu.be/lOuwsPb9xJE LS7 https://youtu.be/pNzZXAbUjow LS6 https://youtu.be/C_JC8jp9Qic LS5 https://youtu.be/CR898r684A4 LS4 https://youtu.be/nIL9qwkZmFw LS3…

Prize Giving 2021

During EOTC week, both students and teachers were able to enjoy the experience of education outside of the typical classroom environment. It was different for sure, but the unique activities…

NZEI members Paid Union Meetings

Learning Studio Photos will be taken on Tuesday 26 March.

No waiting at the dairy on Rosebank Road after school

This year, Pink Shirt Day is Friday 19th May. Students are invited to wearing pink clothes on Friday eg: a pink pair of trousers with your school shirt or a…

Another great afternoon at Avondale Intermediate School

In this edition: Understanding positive behaviour responses.

Our heated school pool will be open from Day 1 of Term 2, Wednesday 26 April, for use at lunchtimes. The new school kayaks will be available. Students need named…

Swimming Programme, togs and PE Uniform

Curriculum update

2023 School Targets based on 2022 results

Dropping off and picking up by car

Help us reduce our waste!

This week, our swimming programme is back on. Students need their togs and a towel. Moē from Swimming New Zealand is working with our students on Swimming for Life skills…

1st December Cultural Showcase

PE is moving on to swimming on 14 November

Virtual Science Expo 2022

Diwali celebrations 2022

The Basketball tournament Our trip to the basketball tournament was exhilarating. Although we lost our games, it was a thrilling experience for all of us. We used many skills, such…

An eventful week and preparing for Term 4

Newsletter about upcoming Health Unit

Te Wiki o Te Māori

Today the manager of the Lincoln Road Warehouse, Brad, came and gave us a few key insights about a career in the Warehouse. He talked about salaries, requirements, roles and…

Dear Parents The Ministry of Education has updated the Relationships and Sexuality Education Curriculum which we are required to deliver. We are holding an information about this update on Wednesday…

Current homeroom learning - Passion Pods

Discover our school approach to mathematics with your child's Learning Hub. This event is for Kuaka LS 4, 7, 11, 17 and Tui LS 2, 6, 12, 16.

Discover our school approach to mathematics with your child's Learning Hub. This event is for Pukeko LS 5, 14,19, 19 and Kereru LS 3, 13, 15, 21.

Homeroom Learning

LS13+21

Our Whakatau is today in the hall for students only

Update about school events

School notices and news

The Revolution Tour, Upcoming Pōwhiri, Cyber Safety...

What happened in Week 1 at AIS

Wear your PE Uniform to and from school on days you have PE: Monday: LS7,5 and 16 Tuesday: LS6, 13,18 and 21 Wednesday: LS17, 12 and 2 Thursday: LS4,11,14 and…

News about our EOTC activities and this week's swimming

Teacher only day 28 March

Recreation/Sport and PE Uniform

News from this week and a look towards Week 4 including swimming

Our Breakfast Club is open daily for all students in the Kai Kitchen.

2021 Term dates to add to your calendar

This is a reminder that your child needs to stay home if they are sick.

KidsLink Creating Connections: Schools, Families and Services

Why pay cash when AT HOP is way cheaper. Apply for a school student discount and save even more.

Payments can be made at the office or electronically.

All students need to be wearing our school hat in term 4. These can be purchased from NZ Uniform 5 Rata Street New Lynn.

School lunches are up and running again on Monday 8 March.

Eat My Lunch are really excited to join the Ka Ora, Ka Ako | Healthy School Lunches programme and provide lunches for students at our school. Here is an update from the team.

What to expect starting Term 4 with Home Learning...

Avondale Intermediate staff are baking up a storm in their kitchen bubble. Your bubble can join in!

This update provides information on Network 4 Learning’s simple but effective content filtering service Switch on safety for students learning from home.

Home Learning TV is back! This update provides information on how to access this resource.

Looking for articles or videos for the family. New Zealand Geographic has interesting material.

This week's home learning is up on our school website.

Teaching staff who are NZEI members will be attending a Paid Union Meeting on Wednesday 31 May. However, school will remain open.

There has been a change in date.

This evening at 7.00pm on TV1 a group of our students will be on Seven Sharp. The item is covering Youthtown one of our school EOTC providers

On sale for the first time today and only 18 of our 30 jars remain.

Avondale College is closed tomorrow due to PPTA strike action. We are open and expect students to be at school for a day of learning.

In this edition: An update on temporary closure

In this edition: Changes to parking

In this edition: Details of our upcoming school social.

It is that time of the year for learning studio photos.

In this edition: An overview of what's on during this term

Term 1 ends Thursday 6 April @ 3:00pm.

It is school as usual tomorrow Wednesday 29 March.

New Zealand Opera visits Avondale Intermediate

Please read further regarding this week's strike action.

Kia ora koutou Thank you to everyone for their contribution to our Night Market. It was wonderful to see students developing their sales skills. A community smiling and enjoying the…

In this edition an update from Friends of Avondale Intermediate and their stall at Night Market this Thursday 2 March.

In this edition we look at attendance and engagement and the processes at Avondale Intermediate.

In this edition a message from the Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS)

2023 School Targets based on 2022 results

In this edition. Students return to school tomorrow Wednesday 15 February. Read on for further information.

In this edition, links to key websites for emergency management, roads, transport and weather

This edition provides information of our school closure on Monday 13 - Tuesday 14 February.

Today we had the privilege of Ed Sheeran sharing his music with the school. Read further about his gift to our students and families.

The school office is open to take enrolments from Monday 16 January. Our team are here to help.

Tickets are still available for a great night out, the screening of our short films. This is a free event with parking available on our courts.

In this edition details about the upcoming Film Festival screening. Your child will bring home a newsletter with this information and how to organise tickets for this event.

You are invited to contribute to the review of our Digital Technology and Cybersafety policy.

Newsletter about upcoming Health Unit

In this Edition an offer from Torpedo7 for our friends and family.

We had a great night out on Friday 2 September with our bands at the Auckland Central Rockshop Bandquest. 16 bands made the line up, experienced sound check and gave an outstanding performance. The stage was full of talented musicians and vocalist.

Raise Up is coming to Avondale. Check out this edition to find out more about the programme and how to become a crew member.

Dear Parents The Ministry of Education has updated the Relationships and Sexuality Education Curriculum which we are required to deliver. We are holding an information about this update on Wednesday…

Every day is full of Mathematics but this week was the premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, gaining the attention of an estimated audience of more than 250,000 students, teachers and parents from around New Zealand

Is your child feeling the cold? This update illustrates a plain navy trackpant that students can now wear in winter.

The opening of our fale today will be live streamed on You Tube. Open this message to find the specific link.

In this edition Avondale College have put together information to support enrolment. Check out the link.

LS13+21

We warmly invite you to the opening of our fale. Further information in the flyer

Mark these key dates on your calendar. Keep your child's Y8 report from Student Conferences next week handy as it will be needed as part of your child's enrolment.

Looking for a holiday activity that is a little different? Check out football connect with Youthtown and West Auckland Football.

Enjoy basketball, here is an awesome free holiday opportunity for 11-17 year olds.

Update about school events

School notices and news

We had a successful lockdown training today and we are confident that should we need to activate this process we are in a positive position.

This update is to advise of our lockdown training with Harrison Tew on Monday 16 May.

Check out this amazing opportunity for girls during the upcoming break.

This afternoon we announced the Student Council for this year.

News from this week and a look towards Week 4 including swimming

Week 2 including Sport

Each week we will bring you a wrap up of what has been happening with a few reminders and sometimes what to look out for.

Welcome back - Day 1

These infographic remind us of what we all need to be doing at the Red Light Setting,

This update provides some of the key dates for term 1.

Welcome to the new school year! This update provides our start date and times for Year 8 and Year 7 students. This is different to previous years.

Prize Giving 2021

This update provides information on our end of year reporting process.

This update outlines our 2021 Prize Giving and Year 8 Graduation.

Congratulations to Not Your Usual our entry this year in the ROCKSHOP BANDQUEST, Auckland Central Region.

A casual vacancy has arisen on the AIS School Board, and the Board has chosen to fill this vacancy by selection. For details please read further.

Avondale Intermediate staff are baking up a storm in their kitchen bubble. Your bubble can join in!

Today we conducted a school-wide lockdown exercise under the guidance of Harrison Tew®. We are pleased to inform you that our students responded safely, maturely and with a nature of controlled urgency. This exercise showed that all staff and students are familiar with our processes. Continue to read to find out how you can assist us in an event of this nature.

Please update the school office phone number.

Free after school dance sessions every Thursday during Term 2 & 3 Check out the flyer SaintZ Dance Academy. Starts Thursday 6 May

Our first Zero Waste Night Market was successful and your contributions were fantastic.

Congratulations to all students who have been representing in tag and athletics.

Today we announced this years student council

Here is the newsletter that was distributed to students today.

We have started 2021 with focus and energy and we would like to thank our school community for their commitment to learning.

Term 4 Sport

Term 4 events: Epro8

Dear Families Many students will stay connected with their friends online, over the holiday. While this has many benefits, there are very real and serious risks with life online. It…

Just the right weather for the NZTFI Junior Tag Nationals at Pulman Park in Takanini this weekend.

Vesak is one of the most important festivals for Buddhist. Vesak is also known as Buddha day, buddha’s birthday... It’s a holiday observed by Buddhist and some Hindu. Vesak Festival…

Camp 2020, Experience; Learning; Laughs and Joy. Hear the experience first hand from Tui Learning Hub students.

Kuaka Learning Hubs insights to camp at Shakespeare Regional Park,Whangaparaoa.

Read some snippets from the Pukeko Learning Hub about camping at Shakespeare Regional Park, Whangaparaoa

This event is an opportunity for parents to discover our approach to specialist teaching with a look into this terms focus. We look forward to seeing you.

Term 2 starts Wednesday 26 April at 8.30am

A reminder that we finish school as usual at 3.00pm.

A reminder from Holly Street residents.

A reminder that Monday 15 August 2022 is a Teacher Only Day.

If you forgot to book a conference time there are still slots available.

Reminder the school has our annual lockdown training.

Thank you to those students who have returned their completed forms.

Can you help your child to organise themselves?

We have a number of outstanding immunisation forms for both Year 7 and Year 8 students.

If you have changed address, mobile numbers, emergency contacts please let the office know. Help us keep our data base up to date!

Responsible for afternoon school pick up. Please read this message.

Outstanding immunisation forms need to be returned to school.

Considering dropping off and picking up your child from school. Read this message about parking.

Please ensure you are parking legally when dropping off and picking up your child in Holly Street as well as neighbouring streets.

Recreation starts again on Wednesday 4 November. Students need to come to school in their correct PE gear including their school hat. All students should be carrying a water bottle to rehydrate.

In this edition is the declaration of parent and staff election results.

Thinking about standing for our School Board nominations close today at 12pm. Head to our website for the online nomination form.

This edition is a reminder of two opportunities for you to find out more about being a board member with members of our current board.

In this edition our Co-Presiding Member Kat Inia responds to interview questions from our other Co-Presiding Member Olivia Kelly

Nominations are invited for the election of Avondale Intermediate School board members. Click here to find out more.

Start thinking about friends and family who could represent your children at our school as a board member. Read further for a message from our board.

In this edition an update from the Board with Auckland expecting another round of severe weather.

In this edition we announce our new school board, an update on achievement and the opening of the fale.

This update is from the School Board.

This is an update for the board.

This update brings you the first messages from the Board for 2022

A casual vacancy has arisen on the AIS School Board, and the Board has chosen to fill this vacancy by selection. For details please read further.

The School Board was pleased to receive the confirmed report of our most recent review.

Sports Camp update

Day-break, tug of war, prize giving and THE CHANT

See you soon

Spikeball, volleyball, indoor soccer,

Petanque, human foosball, croquet, hockey, wallball, tennis and indoor hockey

Athletics etc

We are here! https://youtube.com/shorts/-8TYTdAG8Ls https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LGq7raj3GpM

Sports Camp training is cancelled for Tuesday 5 July.

Sports camp

How well do you know your child's activity online including social media?

This resource contains tools and advice for parents and young people to keep safe online.

This update provides information on Network 4 Learning’s simple but effective content filtering service Switch on safety for students learning from home.

Further to our message last night he Ministry of Education has been in touch with Netsafe about the recent streaming of disturbing video on Social Media and provided this advice.

This update relates to distressing video content being streamed on social media sites embedded in seemingly innocent posts.

As people get used to being home during the COVID-19 lockdown, our devices and the internet play a huge role in keeping us connected to news, entertainment and distraction! To help you stay safe online (and to help with some of the boredom) Netsafe put together their best online safety tips to get you through your days at home.

As young people spend more time online it is important they know how to stay safe

It’s important to teach kids the basics of how to protect themselves and their information online. Netsafe has put together some tips about privacy and security settings.

Netsafe has some tips about how to share photos safely.

Netsafe has advice for parents on what to do if you think your child is being bullied online.

How are your children using Instagram? Advice from Netsafe

Thank you to those students who have returned their completed forms.

Your child should have given you an immunisation form. This update provides additional information for you.

Boostrix forms have been distributed to all Year 7 students.

Getting yourself organised as a Year 7 student in 2021, read this newsletter for things you need to think about.

In this edition Avondale College have put together information to support enrolment. Check out the link.

Mark these key dates on your calendar. Keep your child's Y8 report from Student Conferences next week handy as it will be needed as part of your child's enrolment.

Thank you to those students who have returned their completed forms.

Your child should have given you an immunisation form. This update provides additional information for you.

HPV forms have been distributed to all Year 8 students.

What stationery does your Year 8 child need this year?