Our co-educational, independent school for Early Learning to Year 13 is dedicated to providing a holistic education that develops our students academically, socially and emotionally. We instil a passion for learning and encourage our students to embrace global opportunities. Offering a dual academic pathway at Years 12 and 13, our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students performed phenomenally well in November’s exams, while those studying the Cambridge International curriculum received outstanding results, including a number of Top in the World awards and 100% A-Level pass rate.
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Celebrating diversity is a cornerstone of ACG Parnell College, and we are justifiably proud of our reputation for inclusiveness and a multicultural mindset.
ACG Parnell College’s Jenna Parkin is aiming to increase cross-campus connections and ensure students feel socially supported in her role as 2021 Head Girl.
ACG Parnell College Head Boy Shivaansh Gounder has been honing his leadership skills for years and is keen to make a positive impact on the school.
The ACG Parnell College Senior Drama Club staged ‘The Tree House’, based on James K. Baxter’s The Tree-House and Other Poems for Children
We understand that choosing a school for your child is a significant decision so we run a guided tour of the school every Wednesday at 9:30am during term time. All our activities and classes carry on as usual, so it’s a great way for you to see the school operating on a normal day.
ART OF THE WEEK - This A3 pencil drawing was completed by year 11 student, Jasmine, for her IGCSE Coursework folio. The drawing was made of the sculpture that resides within the Auckland War Memorial Museum that commemorates the pilots who served Aotearoa in WW2.
Last night’s “Singin’ and Swingin’” concert was fantastic!
Featured bands were:
Symphonic Band
Jazz Combo
Grace Lee
Chamber Choir
Big Band
Thursday night sees the string groups perform at 6pm in the Davis Theatre. Highly recommended!
Cultural week was a blast! Head Boy Shivaansh Gounder and Cultural Committee Leader Siva Nachiappan have shared their thoughts on this educational and entertaining event. Thanks to everyone who made it such a success and to the team of student photographers for the photos.
Celebrating Cultural Week - ACG Parnell College
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Celebrating diversity is a cornerstone of ACG Parnell College, and we are justifiably proud of our reputation for inclusiveness and a multicultural mindset.Well done, Jake!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.ART OF THE WEEK - Sam Jin, A2 Design Technology created this exploded diagram of the Study Centre with the upper floor plan he is designing for Davis Crescent. The display includes the interior of the Study Centre and the layout of the rooms.
Meet 2021 Head Boy, Shivaansh Gounder. Shivaansh works hard to represent the ideas and feelings of the student body to ensure they have a voice. “My main goal is to promote student wellbeing by getting everyone involved in our school community – I feel this is necessary because 2020 was such a challenging year for everyone."
Making a positive difference: Head Boy Shivaansh Gounder - ACG Parnell College
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ACG Parnell College Head Boy Shivaansh Gounder has been honing his leadership skills for years and is keen to make a positive impact on the school.Meet 2021 Head Girl, Jenna Parkin. “Being a role model to younger students is my main responsibility,” says Jenna. “We are what the students are aspiring to be, so it’s important we embody ACG Parnell College values.” The role of Head Girl has allowed Jenna to learn many invaluable lessons while leaving her mark on a school she loves.
Leaving her mark on ACG Parnell: Head Girl Jenna Parkin - ACG Parnell College
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ACG Parnell College's Jenna Parkin is aiming to increase cross-campus connections and ensure students feel socially supported in her role as 2021 Head Girl.In early 2020, Speech and Drama teacher Adam Fresco approached the Baxter Family Trust for permission to create the first-ever stage production of James K. Baxter’s The Tree-House and Other Poems for Children.
Senior Drama Club: ‘The Tree House’ - ACG Parnell College
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The ACG Parnell College Senior Drama Club staged 'The Tree House', based on James K. Baxter's The Tree-House and Other Poems for ChildrenART OF THE WEEK - These photographs were part of a series of images created collaboratively by year 10 students, Isabella and Chantelle, for their still life photography assignment. Well done girls.
Well done girls!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Congratulations Toby!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Great stuff Toby!
ACG Parnell College is a firm supporter of Pink Shirt Day - speaking up and standing together against bullying. School Counsellor Lexi took the opportunity to speak about the consequences of bullying. Teresa and Violet (pictured) explain what this event has shown them.
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ACG Parnell College is a firm supporter of Pink Shirt Day. Year 6 students Violet Smail and Teresa Yang explain what this event has shown them.ART OF THE WEEK - Leo Liu, AS Mixed Media. Leo has been exploring concepts of depression, anxiety, self doubt and fear throughout his illustrations. This wonderful piece was created in his recent two hour examination and we are really looking forward to see how this develops. Mahi kaha Leo!
Awesome stuff Leo!!!
Thanks to our wonderful Enviro committee who participated in the Beach clean-up at Mission Bay on Sunday! The committee goes to a beach once a month to do their bit to save the environment.
She’s only been at ACG Parnell College for a few months, but superstar athlete Talia Van Rooyen is already making her mark. Recently named ACG Parnell College’s Year 10 Athletics Champion, the talented teen has a string of top placings under her belt.
Track star Talia Van Rooyen - ACG Parnell College
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She’s only been at ACG Parnell College for a few months, but superstar athlete Talia Van Rooyen is already making her mark.ART OF THE WEEK - Erik Zhang, AS Mixed Media, has been responding to sculptures within The Auckland War Memorial Museum with a variety of casting and sculptural techniques. This piece shows the Japanese technique of Kintsugi to comment on the beauty of imperfections. Tapatapahi Ana!
This is beautiful and an amazing take on that Japanese technique with a modern angle
When it comes to computer science, ACG Parnell College's Jenna Parkin is in a league of her own. After phenomenal Cambridge IGCSE exam results as a Year 11 student in 2019, she was thrilled to receive Top in World for AS-Level Computer Science in last year's Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards.
Top of the world in computer science - ACG Parnell College
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ACG Parnell College’s Jenna Parkin was thrilled to receive Top in World for AS-Level Computer Science in the 2020 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards.ACG Parnell College recently staged the flamboyantly wild musical Little Shop of Horrors. With acclaimed guest director Hamish McGregor at the helm, students from across the school were involved both onstage and behind the scenes to make this one of ACG’s most memorable productions to date!
ACG encounters the Little Shop of Horrors - ACG Parnell College
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ACG Parnell College recently staged the flamboyant Little Shop of Horrors musical, which was one of ACG's most memorable productions to date.It was truly a fantastic performance by all! Very memorable 👏👏👏
ART OF THE WEEK - This outstanding first concept drawing is from Isabelle Tsoi, AS Design Technology. Isabelle is creating an information centre for extinct animals native to Aotearoa. Mahi ataahua!
