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Hi neighbours - It's time to enrol at Aorere College for 2019. The Aorere College 2018 student roll is at 1,550 - it has never been higher!
Academic achievement:
• 65% overall pass rate across all three NCEA levels in 2015, 2016, 2017, including 2 scholarships. (Best ever results).
• … View moreHi neighbours - It's time to enrol at Aorere College for 2019. The Aorere College 2018 student roll is at 1,550 - it has never been higher!
Academic achievement:
• 65% overall pass rate across all three NCEA levels in 2015, 2016, 2017, including 2 scholarships. (Best ever results).
• Currently learning pathways are diverse and personalised (tertiary links) (Years 12 & 13)
• 2017 Education Perfect Competition: Mathematics 4th in NZ
• 2015 - 2017 Education Perfect Competition: Science and Social Sciences top 10 in NZ
Learning environment and student development:
• Students learn in a fully wireless, modern learning environment. Teachers encourage students to bring their own technology devices to support learning
• Focus on AO WAY (Attitude, Organisation)
• Personalised Learning Pathways
• X Curricular and flexible options and subject choices
Culture:
• Annual Exchange with Jishukan High School in Japan.
• Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs, School Band, Barbershop Quartet, Dance, Performing Arts, Poetry Club, Aorere ‘Film Academy’, Hawaiian Cultural Exchange programme, Six Cultural Groups (with consistently high results both regionally and nationally).
• 2016 School Production ‘Parting Stage’ (1st School Production to be commercially hosted by Auckland Live). 2018 ‘Daily WhiteToast’ (Auckland Live).
• 2017 Dance - Megaschools Hip Hop National Champions.
• 2017 Music - Pacifica Beats Band & Barbershop Quartet National Champions.
• 2018 Dance – GenX Champions.
Sports achievements:
•The only Counties/ Manukau school which has teams in Premier Rugby, Netball, and Rugby League competitions.
• 2014/ 2016 Counties/Manukau Sport’s College of the Year.
• 2015 Junior Girls’ Auckland Volleyball Champions
• 2015/ 2016 1st XV National Co-EducationalTop 4
• 2016 Senior Boys Auckland Rugby 7’s Championship
•2016 Girls U15 Rugby 7 National Finalists
• 2016 Under 14 Rugby Auckland Championship
• 2016 Premier Girls Netball & Volleyball Nationals - Top 10
• 2018 Currently 4 premier sports teams in the most elite Auckland competitions (1st XV Rugby, 1st XIII League, Senior Girls’ Volleyball and Netball)
• 2017 Under 15, 17 and 19 Basketball teams all Counties/Manukau finalists
•There has never been a higher involvement of students and staff
Enrolment information available on our website www.aorere.ac.nz/enrolments or contact us on 09 278 5608 to find out how you can enrol your child for 2019.
NB: School tours are available at 11:45 on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
- All makes and models including European
- Fixed-price vehicle servicing from $159
- Warrant of fitness
- Mechanical repairs and vehicle inspections
- Suspension, clutches, cambelts
- Battery charge, loan or replacement
- Diagnostic engine & component scans
- Brake inspections and … View more- All makes and models including European
- Fixed-price vehicle servicing from $159
- Warrant of fitness
- Mechanical repairs and vehicle inspections
- Suspension, clutches, cambelts
- Battery charge, loan or replacement
- Diagnostic engine & component scans
- Brake inspections and repairs
- We can reset service lights
- If it's car stuff, we can do it!
Give us a call on 09 238 6566 and check out our website for more information.
Hey neighbours, who are you backing to win The Block NZ?
Auckland locals Ben and Tom wowed the judges in kitchen week and have made some impressive structural changes to their house, but a tried and tested Trade Me formula is predicting their rivals will win the live final - and it's not who… View moreHey neighbours, who are you backing to win The Block NZ?
Auckland locals Ben and Tom wowed the judges in kitchen week and have made some impressive structural changes to their house, but a tried and tested Trade Me formula is predicting their rivals will win the live final - and it's not who you'd think!
Find out who it is and why they're being tipped to win, here, then let us know who you're backing to win and why you think they deserve it.
The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?
Hi neighbours,
Another alternative to Uber is set to launch in Auckland within the next few weeks. The ride sharing service called Ola, is looking for drivers and hopes to be taking passengers in two to three weeks time, depending on driver interest. To read more about this, click here.
Will … View moreHi neighbours,
Another alternative to Uber is set to launch in Auckland within the next few weeks. The ride sharing service called Ola, is looking for drivers and hopes to be taking passengers in two to three weeks time, depending on driver interest. To read more about this, click here.
Will this new service help you get around the City of Sails? Or will you stick to using the bus? Let us know your thoughts in the replies!
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When young people are living with cancer, education tends to take a back seat. Help young people get their education back on track by donating to CanTeen at your local Warehouse Stationery store today.
Warehouse Stationery, partnering with you for a better community.
Hi neighbours. Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we'll give them a professional clean for you. Pick them up and get 20% off!
Mildew and mould spores proliferate in winter and have long been recognised as a serious health hazard. Protect your family's health and … View moreHi neighbours. Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we'll give them a professional clean for you. Pick them up and get 20% off!
Mildew and mould spores proliferate in winter and have long been recognised as a serious health hazard. Protect your family's health and have your curtains cleaned by Textile Cleaning Services.
We're specialists in mildew and stain removal from curtains. We take care of thermals, Romans and Austrians too.
Open Saturday mornings, 9 am - 12 noon, for your convenience. Temporary curtains available at no charge.
For a FREE quote phone: 09 473 5350.
The restrictions will be in place until the roads are resurfaced.
Take the test and find out what items should always go in your recycling bin.
Native trees are under threat from harmful pathogens. Find out what you can do to help.
We are happy to announce that Acacia Cove Village will be hosting a Sales Seminar on the 27th of September at 10:30am. If you are over the age of 60 and would like to come see what Acacia is all about, please come and join us.
Acacia Cove is an independent living facility where you can maintain … View moreWe are happy to announce that Acacia Cove Village will be hosting a Sales Seminar on the 27th of September at 10:30am. If you are over the age of 60 and would like to come see what Acacia is all about, please come and join us.
Acacia Cove is an independent living facility where you can maintain your independence whilst enjoying the security and sense of community with amazing facilities and lots of activities to partake in if you wish.
If you would like to attend the Seminar, please RSVP by Monday the 24th of September to 268 8522.
A new Foton Tunland double diesel ute from just $23,995 plus gst and ORC. With no deposit and just $123.24 per week (T&C’s apply).
The Tunland boasts a Cummin’s turbo diesel motor, GETRAG gearbox, BorgWarner transfer case and Bosch electronics there’s no doubt it’s World Class at … View moreA new Foton Tunland double diesel ute from just $23,995 plus gst and ORC. With no deposit and just $123.24 per week (T&C’s apply).
The Tunland boasts a Cummin’s turbo diesel motor, GETRAG gearbox, BorgWarner transfer case and Bosch electronics there’s no doubt it’s World Class at its core.
Test drive today at Enterprise Motor Group Manukau - 567 Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland
Check out www.talkingtall.co.nz... - we are holding a two-day confidence workshop in October for young women (high school seniors) find out more on our website!
Karaka School has a spooky surprise for calf club day - it's very own haunted house. On Saturday, …
PLANNING ON DOING A SPRING CLEAN?
Our Op Shops need your unwanted goods!
Spring time is here - a great time to refresh your home and rid your life of those items you no longer need.
If you are thinking about where you can donate this furniture, goods, and bric-a-brac... look no further. … View morePLANNING ON DOING A SPRING CLEAN?
Our Op Shops need your unwanted goods!
Spring time is here - a great time to refresh your home and rid your life of those items you no longer need.
If you are thinking about where you can donate this furniture, goods, and bric-a-brac... look no further. We have eight SPCA Op Shops around Auckland which you can drop off your donated goods to.
You can find a list here: www.spca.nz... (just pick Auckland and Op Shops).
Please SHARE this post to help spread the word. Your donation will help save a life!
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