“Growing global citizens.” That’s the vision of Avondale Intermediate School. It aims for an amazing and extraordinary world ahead. Here at Avondale Intermediate School we focus on Years 7 and 8 students.
Avondale Intermediate School has a roll of 409 students. It shares this site with Avondale College. Both schools first opened in 1945.
Let’s delve into some key aspects of Avondale Intermediate. The school values caring manaakitanga. It values respect whakaute. Integrity ngākau tapatahi is important here. Excellence hiranga underpins the school vision. Staff and students emphasize being safe tolerant and responsible. They call it STaR to guide their interactions. The school wants students to be confident open-minded thinkers. It wants them to be adaptable curious and resilient.
Avondale Intermediate School’s Principal is Joanne Hardwidge. You can reach the school at 09-8287883. The email is office@avondaleint.school.nz. The school is located on Holly Street in Auckland. The postal address is 12 Holly Street Auckland 1026.
Avondale Intermediate focuses on several key areas. These include achievement in reading writing and mathematics. The school accelerates progress in mathematics. It supports outcomes for students with additional learning needs. Engagement and wellbeing are essential for success. The school focuses on English language acquisition. Identity and culture also matter here.
Avondale Intermediate has seen changes over the years. New staff joined after the last ERO review. The board and leadership manage ongoing financial and property issues.
Avondale Intermediate strives to improve. The school has worked with the Ministry of Education. It sought external facilitators. Governance leadership and teaching have improved. Senior leaders developed a strategic approach to professional learning. They worked to develop the school’s learning culture. This led to transparent information sharing. Staff now have conversations about student learning.
Teachers identify students at risk. They meet to discuss these students’ progress. They share practices aimed at promoting accelerated progress.
Students learn in calm classrooms. They know the purpose of their lessons. They learn with other students. Some classrooms offer differentiated learning options. These options match student learning levels. Students enjoy the specialist programs here.
The school curriculum has been reviewed. Good progress has been made. Teaching approaches aim to increase student ownership. The school timetable has been adapted. It aims to increase learning time. This promotes deeper levels of thinking.
Avondale Intermediate took action to address low math achievement. A professional development program supported math teachers. School data shows the progress made. Pacific students have shown good progress.
Progress in reading and writing has been less successful. The school needs ongoing professional development in literacy. This is needed for all groups of students.
Avondale Intermediate aims to sustain and improve its performance. The principal and board contribute to progress. The board actively serves the school. Governance practices have been strengthened. Trustees understand their roles. They follow processes for updating policies. The board improved the school’s financial situation.
Avondale Intermediate continues to evolve. The board and principal are committed. They want equitable outcomes for all students.