Avonside Girls’ High School is a state school for girls that caters for the academic and social needs of all its students and they are challenged to achieve personal excellence in all they undertake.

We are excited to be moving to our new school, alongside Shirley Boys’ School, in Term 2 2019. Each school will have its own learning and outdoor spaces so we will continue to offer all the benefits of a single sex education but being beside each other means we will have; bigger and better facilities, a wider curriculum for senior students, opportunities for our students to learn and develop alongside each other outside of learning times and access to the new QE2 Sport and Recreation facilities. The campus, at Orua Paeroa, will be serviced by a large network of buses and will feature the very best in facilities, cutting-edge technology and enable us to offer our girls even more.

Co-Ed/Single Sexed: Single Sex Girls

Years: 9-13 

Accommodation: Homestay 

Location: North East Christchurch

Total Students: 936

International Students: 20

MAIN VALUES
• As a school we value Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline and Contribution and these are an important part of school life.
• Avonside is well known for its caring atmosphere and each student has a large support team of highly qualified, friendly and helpful teachers, Deans and Counsellors, as well as the staff in the international department. 

SPECIAL FEATURES
• A smaller number of international students allows a personalised programme and the ability to be integrated into the school community.
• The academic emphasis at Avonside is on achieving personal excellence and helping students to become independent, resourceful and creative learners and thinkers with a strong sense of social responsibility.
• All students are encouraged to join in our volunteer programme to help a variety of different organisations.
• Senior and junior ESOL classes support English language learning.
• Placement in caring homestay families.
• Strong student-led International Council which supports integration of international students into school life and to living in Christchurch.

Subject Highlights: PE Leap (developing young leaders), PE, Geography (with Field Trips), Music, Dance, Drama, Art, Photography, Technology (Graphics, Hard Materials, Food, and Textiles), and ESOL
Languages Offered: Japanese, French, Te Reo MāoriSport Highlights: Athletics – South Island Winners, Rowing – National Winners, Dragon Boating – World Girls Champions
Cultural Highlights: Orchestra – International Award, Chorale – provincial award, Stage Challenge winners, Drama Productions, Shakespeare Festival, Pasifika Culture Group, Kapa Haka Other
Unique Highlights: A well supported local, national and global international student volunteer programme. Opportunities given to join camps, field trips, activities from other year levels and subjects.
Small number of international students.
Excellent pastoral care from the International team.
We offer weekend trips away and organise group and individual activities, based on personal interest.

 For further information click  here:
https://hail.to/avonside-girls-international

Contact:

Louise Silvester
P: +64 3 389 7199
M: +64 27 220 9887
E: international@avonside.school.nz
W: www.avonside.school.nz