It has been a very busy term at Avonside Girls’ High School.

Winter sport started with more students involved in competitive and social teams than ever and over this term we have a seen a range of sporting success from Ki O Rahi, Badminton through to Football, Rugby, Hockey and Netball. I want to thank our community and staff for their involvement and support of our students to play sport. In our last assembly we celebrated students who had success at Athletics regionals and those who have made Canterbury Rugby League and Korfball teams. 

This term has seen the buildup to our joint school production High School Musical – which plays from Weds June 28th to Sat July 1st. The students and staff across our school have worked incredibly hard and we are excited to see the final production. 

Our school orchestra has been away on camp, our Jazz Band competed, and our Clarinet ensemble performed at the chamber music competition. This term has seen the comeback of our school choir at Big Sing. One highlight was the AGHS ‘showquest’ team who competed in the Town Hall – winning an award for their technical backdrop to the performance. 

Our Polyfest group has performed at a variety of events including welcoming Moana Pasifika at Christchurch airport. A first for Avonside for 8 years was our entry into Manu Korero with two speakers at the senior level and one at the Junior level. The students did so well and have set a bar for our return in 2024. In addition, our Kapa Haka Ropu has grown and developed and their new waiata are beautiful. 

Avonside students have continued to be offered enrichment opportunities – whether the philosophy conference, a chance to present a new website idea at Te whiti, whiti or to be part of the World Scholar’s Cup. Student leaders continue to develop leading assemblies, meeting with our board and Senior Leadership Team and running events. They are such energy in our school. A highlight has been the school sports events in which teachers and students have played house matches against each other. 

This term we had our open night for Year 8's. Approximately 1000 people came through our school and were engaged in our different learning areas with challenges and games as well as met with students and staff. We are excited to share our space with you as a community.