News & Events
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ACG Strathallan appoints new Primary Principal
ACG Strathallan is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristie Thomas as principal of the Primary School from Term 4. -
Teachers recognised by Microsoft as technology experts
Year 4 teacher Cherie Boucher-Cunningham believes there are many benefits to incorporating technology into education – easy access to information, real time feedback, online collaboration, and access to content in highly engaging multimedia formats. -
Introducing first XV coach Frank Ulberg
New first XV coach Frank Ulberg has a vision for rugby at ACG Strathallan and, with strong growth in the sport and many players choosing to play for the first time this season, the right foundations have been laid to achieve it. -
Cross country success in challenging conditions
Siobhan Balle, Year 10, has never raced in such unique conditions. The course was so boggy that organisers suggested runners might like to replace their running spikes with roofing nails! “…that was the best part of the whole race because it challenged me to push even harder to make it through.” -
Clean sweep for students in Chinese speech competition
ACG Strathallan students took out first, second and third prize at the Auckland region Chinese Bridge Speech Competition. “The outstanding results are a reflection of their passion and enjoyment for the subject.” -
Teacher recognised for leadership potential
English Faculty coordinator, teacher and past student Freya Jenner explains that at ACG Strathallan she was surrounded by a supportive network and a number of role models, helping her recognise the signs of a strong leader and develop self-awareness.
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Teachers recognised by Microsoft as technology experts
Year 4 teacher Cherie Boucher-Cunningham believes there are many benefits to incorporating technology into education – easy access to information, real time feedback, online collaboration, and access to content in highly engaging multimedia formats.Read this article -
World Challenge 2018: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
Great Wall of China, the Silk Route, Ala Archa National Park… As our students head off on New Zealand’s first-ever World Challenge expedition to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, we find out more from teacher Katherine Greenley about what the trip holds.Read this article -
Spotlight on Staff: Penny Stafford-Bush
Our amazing teacher aide Penny Stafford-Bush is a dedicated thespian who directs our college musical and acts in local theatre productions. She’s also a Strathallan parent who’s had two children go through the school. Read this article -
ACG alumna making waves in fashion
Aged just 23, ACG Strathallan alumna Lucy Gill is already making waves in the world of art and fashion. Having graduated from Elam School of Fine Arts last year, she has exhibited her paintings in Matakana’s Vivian Art Gallery, Sanderson Gallery in Auckland, and worked at Paris Fashion Week alongside Kiwi fashion consultant Jo Knight.Read this article -
Spotlight on Staff: Cherie Boucher-Cunningham
A former ACG Strathallan student, Year 4 teacher Cherie Boucher-Cunningham played soccer in the boys’ first XI before ‘accidentally’ becoming a goalie for NZ. Now a teacher, her job, she says, is to make every student feel they belong.Read this article -
Equestrian team take out North Island Horse Trials
ACG Strathallan’s equestrian team has won the North Island Secondary Schools Horse Trials.Read this article -
Spotlight on Staff: Dr Katherine Greenley
Chemistry teacher Dr Katherine Greenley loves Sci-Fi movies, outdoor adventures and teaching students to think. In July she will accompany students on their World Challenge adventure to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.Read this article -
That’s the spirit!
ACG Strathallan student president Mckenzie Northcott spent her school holidays on a ten-day sailing voyage around the Hauraki Gulf as part of a once-in-a-lifetime trip on Spirit of New Zealand, a steel-hulled, three-masted barquentine, purpose built by charity organisation Spirit of Adventure.Read this article -
Students’ 300km overnighter raises money for charity
Being smack in the middle of exams was no deterrent to our student leaders who walked more than 300km over 18 hours as part of Relay for Life.Read this article -
Meet Logan Moffat, youngest-ever winner of Adam Portrait award
Pukekohe local Logan Moffat graduated from ACG Strathallan in 2014. This year, at age 20, he became the youngest-ever winner of the Adam Portrait Award.Read this article
Student Blog
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