This year, AGHS has over 50 ākonga undertaking a dual enrolment course outside our kura.

This means, for the whole year, they spend 3-4 days learning at AGHS and 1-2 days learning at either Ara/Te Pūkenga, National Trade Academy or Vision College. Their off-site courses include Animal Care, Horticulture, Agriculture, Equine, Hair and Beauty, Cookery/Restaurant skills, Baking, Business and Admin, Outdoor Education, Automotive, Early Childhood Development, Psychology Level 3 and Construction. Each Friday, Robyn Armstrong's aim is to visit one or more venues to see our amazing ākonga in action and develop positive relationships with them and between the providers and AGHS. For most of our ākonga, this is an opportunity to fully engage in learning that they feel passionate about and get a taste of a potential career pathway. Here is some feedback from our ākonga:

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“I have really enjoyed my course this term. It’s the part of my week I look forward to the most.” -Early Childhood, Vision College

“The tutors are really nice, so it’s made being there really fun.” – Salon Skills, Ara/ Te Pūkenga

“At my course I have learnt how to properly look after a horse, groom a horse and what to do when a horse is sick or injured.” “They are really likable tutors who are great at teaching. The learning environment is stress free and relatively easy going.” “I have been…learning new things about horses as well as improving my riding skills” - Equine, National Trade Academy

“I really enjoy my course, cause it’s really fun!” – Agriculture, National Trade Academy

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As whanau, we encourage you to keep an eye out for an upcoming information evening in term 2 regarding dual enrolment courses for your young person in 2024! Until then, if you have any questions, please email: rarmstrong@avonside.school.nz.