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ACG Tauranga students continue to excel...
ACG Tauranga’s Year 13 students have just received confirmation of their final A-Level...
Exceptional Arts programme encourages...
Modern education widely recognises that integrating arts programmes into the school...
International education a winning...
A well-rounded education provides much more than reading, writing and arithmetic skills –...
Future-proofing our students with STEM
ACG Tauranga is equipping students for the future by upping the ante in STEM (Science...
An outstanding hockey season builds...
Teamwork, support, camaraderie and pride have laid the groundwork for success for ACG...
Community engagement is key for Youth MP...
Connecting to the community brings an array of benefits to young people, from learning...
A dream come true for Kobe Williams
When Kobe Williams first joined ACG Tauranga, stepping into a principal student leadership...
Shining the spotlight on Middle School...
A supportive environment and an inclusive culture are cornerstones of life at ACG Tauranga...
Creating a sense of pride and belonging
When Alex Brodie first stepped through the gates of ACG Tauranga in 2020, she never...
ELS Centre Manager Raechel Thompson...
From her warm and welcoming smile to her extensive background in Early Childhood Education...
Our focus on the fundamentals: literacy...
Earlier this year, The Education Hub released a report titled, 'Now I don't know my ABC –...
Self-isolation learning programme keeps...
While New Zealand's Omicron outbreak has seen record numbers of positive cases over the...
From the pool to the ocean
ACG Tauranga swimming champion Liam Jury has forged a formidable reputation in the pool...
Debating gains momentum at ACG Tauranga
Ending tax incentives for big businesses, legalising time travel, and introducing school...
Meet Librarian Heather Grey
The chance to create a school library from the ground up was a dream come true for book...
Building Primary school culture
Giant tractor tyres and Jenga blocks are not your regular playground equipment, but at ACG...
At the leading edge of cyber safety
Educating ourselves and our children about potential cybersecurity risks across the...
New College block is a great asset
The opening of ACG Tauranga’s highly anticipated College block has been a 2022 calendar...
Senior Retreat: raising great leaders
ACG Tauranga’s annual Senior Retreat develops students’ leadership capabilities and...
Our students continue to excel across...
Crowning a year of exceptional academic performances, senior students at ACG Tauranga have...
ACG Tauranga: building brighter futures...
We’re building brighter futures at ACG Schools, which means that we’re always planning...
Meet our new enrolment manager: Rachel...
When it comes to grasping all that life has to offer, our new enrolment manager Rachel...
Tools for success
A $5000 scholarship recognising academic excellence is the perfect kick start to 2022...
Acting politician
Attending engagements with Members of Parliament, speaking to high school students about...
Students celebrate outstanding 2021...
ACG Tauranga College students have once again performed to the highest of their abilities...
Unforgettable inaugural year for the...
ACG Tauranga's first-ever First XI Football team has undoubtedly established itself as a...
Virtual prizegiving showcases another...
This year, our prizegiving looked a little different at ACG Tauranga due to the ongoing...
National medals for top swimmer
Winning two bronze medals at this year's New Zealand Secondary School Swimming...
Houses build community
The ACG Tauranga school community plays a vital role in student life, generating a sense...
Growing great teams through dolphin...
A recent boat trip to Motiti Island may not have uncovered any dolphins, but it was an...
Not your average school camp
From virtual reality games and a murder mystery theme night to meal planning and even...
Tomorrow’s leaders start today
If you’re looking to build your leadership capabilities, there’s no better place to start...
Loving university life at Otago
Boasting one of the top human science departments in the country, Otago University has...
ACG Founders’ Scholarship selectors face...
ACG Schools is well known for recognising and fostering academic excellence - but a...
Following in her father’s footsteps
Francesca Miller-Hard has been surrounded by cameras and creativity for as long as she can...
Our innovative new Open Day
At ACG Tauranga, we are introducing an innovative new approach to Open Days while the Bay...
Building great leaders
A dynamic student leadership programme underpinned by the values of courage, excellence...
Getting a headstart on STEM
Crystals metastasize in jars, seedlings sprout on shelves, and evaporation and...
Reflections of lockdown
Bay of Plenty students may be back in their classrooms – but, given the unpredictability...
Live, laugh, lockdown
ACG Tauranga English teacher and faculty coordinator Sue Wood recently asked her Year 10...
Our virtual classrooms continue to...
Thanks to ACG Tauranga's comprehensive online learning programme, students across all year...
Inspired offers ACG students additional...
Inspired Education Group has recently partnered with US-based Arete Educational...
Performers in the limelight
ACG Tauranga’s most talented performers have stolen the show at a local performing arts...
We’ve made online learning easy
After the outstanding success of our virtual classroom environment over various Covid-19...
Open team brings a new dimension to...
A mixed-aged team brimming with talent, enthusiasm and camaraderie is dancing up a storm...
Scholarship course drives success
Increased self-confidence, enhanced leadership capabilities, and strengthened people...
Leading the way in online learning
While our campuses are temporarily closed in line with the Government's Alert Level 4...
Building the future through STEM
From coding and conducting experiments to designing robots and decomposing problems –...
Dancing gold at the DanceNZMade...
With the incredible growth in dance at ACG Tauranga, the recent Regional DanceNZMade...
Meet Ian Shaw: Head of Sport, PE and...
Students at ACG Tauranga love their sport. In fact, according to a survey conducted by...
School production celebrates everyone’s...
Over 150 students from across all year levels were involved, and the excited performers...
Building brighter futures with ACG...
Incredibly well supported by ACG families, the event has continued to grow every year, and...
Inspired Education Group continues to...
A boost for students as Inspired Education Group completes acquisition of Wey Education...
Kelsie shines in West Side Story
The gifted Year 13 student has just wrapped 12 performances of the much-loved musical...
“I love the family feeling of ACG”
Now in Year 13, Francesca, a talented photographer, is working on growing her portfolio...
Leading by example: Head Prefect Chelsea...
Inspired by the work and commitment of previous student leaders, becoming Head Prefect had...
A festival of pi
Learning Pillar Co-Leader, Tadiwa Masiyakurima, provides us with a behind-the-scenes look...
Learning Pillar 2021 #LoveYourLearning
Led by Learning Pillar Ambassador Alex Brodie (Year 12) and ably supported by fellow...
A warm welcome to ACG’s new Early...
Previously a family-owned operation, Remuera Discovery Express provides a modern, spacious...
Hola from our Spanish friends
Spanish teacher Caroline Frankel was keen to make the language come alive for her younger...
Students celebrate outstanding Cambridge...
ACG Tauranga’s overall Cambridge pass rates for 2020 show an extremely high level of...
Ruby McSweeney – University of Otago...
Established to celebrate student excellence, the scholarship is unique among entrance...
Phenomenal A-Level success – our...
In the recent Cambridge International Examinations, Year 12 and 13 students continued to...
Dance programme creates exciting new...
Introduced at the beginning of 2020, the school’s dance programme has seen incredible...
STEM Curiosity Day
Themed around the concept of ‘Resilient Innovators’, the day-long event provided Year 6...
Meet Spanish teacher: Caroline Frankel
As ACG Tauranga’s new Spanish teacher, Caroline will be inspiring students from Year 5 up...
Sport goes from strength to strength at...
Sport is flourishing at ACG Tauranga and thanks to the increasing variety of sporting...
Pastoral support is the pathway to...
At ACG Tauranga, student support doesn’t simply rely on providing additional tutorials...
Venice Harris takes centre stage
The gifted dancer, actor and singer has travelled the globe performing in blockbuster...
Open Day opens eyes to ACG Tauranga’s...
Initially intending to start their children Connor and Isla at the school when they each...
Paving the way to university with the...
“While I’ve had to adapt to the differences between school and university, I have no...
Arts Week showcase highlights talent at...
Highlighting ACG’s thriving arts programme, the quality of work submitted was...
Celebrating a very special granny with...
Seven-year-old Ryder Grant and his granny, Paulette Davey, love spending time together...
Celebrating very special grandparents...
Sharing the family home with his grandparents, Year 1 student Harris Guo enjoys a very...
Art provides a valuable learning tool...
With the children eagerly explaining their contributions to the bright and vibrant...
Providing support and guidance for...
To ensure Year 11 to 13 students are not only prepared academically but are comfortably...
“Seeing them achieve and flourish has...
When the Bedfords enrolled at ACG Tauranga they took a leap of faith. Not only had the...
Preschoolers delight in specialist...
Each week, Senior School specialist teachers in science, dance, sport, and art, head...
Bringing dynamic dance to the Bay
The high-octane event brought 12 hours of dance, energy and passion to Tauranga’s Baycourt...
Lights, camera, action!
With acts ranging from magicians, comedians and dance groups to violin and cello solos...
“We couldn’t ask for more”
When we first met the Mayston family, they were captivated by the passion, energy and...
Outstanding achievements from an...
A role-model for younger students, the talented all-rounder received outstanding results...
Bringing life to the lab
Focussed on “guiding students to reach their full potential”, she is a dynamic addition to...
Meet our Preschool Manager: Raechel...
“After initially training as a nanny when I left school, I began working in a preschool...
Lunches with love
“Our centre children bring their own packed lunch each day and they love it,” says ACG...
Dani brings dance to ACG Tauranga
Spearheaded by highly regarded dance teacher Dani Miller, the programme cements the school...
Invaluable advice and guidance when...
A veritable mine of information when it comes to exploring tertiary education alternatives...
“I just wish I could have arrived here...
Tadiwa Masiyakurima loves ACG Tauranga. His only wish? That he’d come here sooner!
The...
Following Cambridge Pathways to success
Recognised for setting a global standard for education, the Cambridge curriculum assures...
“Nothing compares to live interactions...
As one of ACG Tauranga’s top Year 12 scholars, Chelsea was originally quite apprehensive...
Online learning and virtual classrooms...
Specialist Year 5 teacher, and Dean of Years 1-9, Tatyana Duffin, has been instrumental in...
A word from our parents
Our students have quickly and easily adapted to digital classrooms and are enjoying this...
Tips to keep your child motivated during...
Successful online learning is all about engagement and interaction. With that in mind, our...
Virtual classrooms are a "truly...
The Thompson family have three children who attend ACG Tauranga, Ellen in Year 9, William...
How to talk to your child about Covid-19...
1. Ask open questions and listen
Start by inviting your child to talk about the issue...ACG Schools undeterred by Coronavirus as...
As students across New Zealand face cancelled lessons, pupils of ACG Schools have started...
Meet Deputy Principal, Terence Beeton
Terence joins the school after six years at ACG Parnell, where he taught middle school...
Surf lifesaving gold at National...
The National Championships were held at Midway Beach in Gisborne last weekend with almost...
New decade, fresh opportunities: what...
Breaking New Ground
With planning now in the final stages, construction will soon begin...Cambridge Top Scholar, Ruby McSweeney
A foundation student when ACG Tauranga opened in 2015, Ruby has grown alongside the school...
Specialist teachers optimise learning at...
At ACG Tauranga, the immense value of specialised teaching is irrefutable. From as early...
Artist in Residence: Kelsie Tong
Now in Year 12, Kelsie’s ability to express herself visually, combined with her...
Artist in Residence: Brooke Robinson
Now in Year 12, Brooke’s enthusiasm for the artistic process is clear, and the appeal of...
There’s no stopping our new Head of...
With ten years’ experience teaching Physical Education, Mathematics and delivering hockey...
Helping students to live their dreams
One example of the effectiveness of this approach can be seen in the results of...
Celebrating academic excellence in...
Tauranga’s overall Cambridge pass rates for 2019 show an incredibly high level of...
Excellent academic results and strong...
"I have become a much more confident and outgoing person and have enjoyed so many...
Set to shine on the international stage
“I love both Latin and Ballroom dancing, but I must admit that I like Latin more than...
Ready to take on the world in 2020
Chasing the winter has become a full-time occupation for freeride skier and ACG Tauranga...
The world of commerce and...
The ACG Tauranga student has just been awarded a University of Waikato Ko Te Tangata...
Planning for a successful future beyond...
Each ACG School assists students by providing them with timely, expert and customised...
Celebrating National Grandparents Day...
New Zealand’s National Grandparents Day in October was a day to celebrate the happiness...
Interactive learning helps students...
Encouraging his students to develop a love of learning and sense of self-belief...
Preparing the leaders of the future
The Student Council and Leadership Programme is a cornerstone of the ACG Tauranga campus...
Real leadership goes beyond a title or a...
“Our vision for leadership is to provide opportunities for all of our students to...
Outstanding results from the Tall...
ACG Tauranga students recently took part in the Tall Poppies Problem Solving Competition...
Funfilled and inspirational STEM...
As a proud STEMFest sponsor, ACG Tauranga was delighted to host the inaugural 2019...
ACG Tauranga Preschool Family: The...
“We attended the open day, were impressed with the first-class facilities, and liked the...
“Everything they do is for the kids”
Lucky then, that ACG Tauranga Preschool offers all that in spades – and, according to...
My transition to Cambridge: Laoise...
There’s a misconception that Cambridge International only suits the brightest learners...
My transition to Cambridge: Hugo Buck...
There’s a misconception that Cambridge International only suits the brightest learners...
My transition to Cambridge: Sophie Mann...
There’s a misconception that Cambridge International only suits the brightest learners...
My transition to Cambridge: Dannan...
There’s a common perception that Cambridge International only suits the brightest learners...
My transition to Cambridge: Harry Buck...
There’s a common perception that Cambridge International only suits the brightest learners...
My transition to Cambridge: Chelsea Good...
There’s a common perception that Cambridge International only suits the brightest learners...
My transition to Cambridge: Hugo...
There’s a common perception that Cambridge International only suits the brightest learners...
My transition to Cambridge: Liam Rickit...
There’s a misconception that Cambridge International only suits the brightest learners...
Family Profile: The Snymans
"Learning and success are celebrated – the children are surrounded by other children who...
Spotlight on STEM #5: Science teacher...
With 21 years’ experience behind him teaching and leading science faculties in NZ and...
Spotlight on STEM #4: Maths teacher...
ACG Tauranga maths teacher Jackie Webb is a foundation staff member. She has recently...
Spotlight on STEM #3: Chemistry teacher...
Mr Webster has been teaching Chemistry at ACG Tauranga for three years – he’s also taught...
Spotlight on STEM #2: Maths teacher Thea...
Thea Kilian is not just principal of ACG Tauranga – she’s also a practising maths teacher...
Spotlight on STEM #1: Biology teacher...
ACG Tauranga welcomed passionate Biologist Mr Howard to the school this year – already he...
ACG Tauranga to sponsor inaugural...
STEMFest is a family-friendly celebration of the wonders of science, technology...
Prefect Chelsea Good: on leadership
I am honoured to be a student leader for ACG Tauranga as I am proud of our school and our...
School production in images
On the 26 and 27 June 2019, ACG Tauranga held two sold-out evenings of the whole school...
Felicidades! Top result for Spanish...
ACG Tauranga placed first in New Zealand for Spanish in the 101-250 users category of the...
Leavers' hoodies celebrate heard work...
Check out ACG Tauranga’s inaugural leavers’ hoodies! We speak to Arman in Year 13 about...
Maddie accepted to prestigious US dance...
Madeleine Limmer, Year 11, has been accepted to the University of North Carolina School of...
Cambridge curriculum ‘absolutely for...
While there’s a common perception that Cambridge only suits the brightest learners, Thea...
Rehearsals in full swing for school...
Almost half of ACG Tauranga students, including the entire primary school, will appear on...
Principal Thea Kilian on the importance...
She says young people today are constantly connected and operating at high levels of...
ACG Schools join premium global school...
ACG Schools has joined Inspired, a leading global group of 51 premium schools educating...
"That parent-teacher interview was the...
If parent-teacher interviews are an indication of a school’s mettle, ACG Tauranga is at...
ACG Schools sponsor NZ Badminton Open
ACG Schools are delighted to announce our continued partnership with The Barfoot &...
Swimmer excels at national champs
Congratulations to Lucy Bartlett in Year 9 who competed at the 2019 Aon National Age Group...
Top scholar balances study with sport
Student all-rounder Ruby McSweeney says the trick to top results is to stay organised and...
Henrietta achieves Mount Everest...
This year, the event raised money for Tauranga Riding for the Disabled (RDA), a cause with...
Head prefect Laoise McCarthy: on...
"It is important to be able to communicate with others and take their ideas and...
College students share skills with...
One of the benefits of having a preschool, primary and college on one site is the...
Oarsome! Rowers head to Maadi Cup
ACG Tauranga’s first-ever rowing crew is competing at the Maadi Cup this week.
The...
Promoting mental wellbeing in schools
Creating a positive environment at school will promote mental wellbeing among students...
Meet our enrolment manager, Sharron
Many people are nervous about applying to an independent school. But there’s no need to be...
Happy first birthday ACG Tauranga...
Today our preschool celebrates its very first birthday! Our student leaders headed across...
What to do when exams don’t go to plan...
While exam results are important, they’re not the be-all and end-all and should be kept in...
ACG Schools receive 22 Cambridge Awards
ACG Schools have received 22 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards following last year’s...
Insight to world’s top universities
Over the last three years, ACG University Placement Adviser Guy Mills has visited and...
Madeleine Limmer
What sort of dance do you do?
I study ballet and I have just started advanced level two...Áine Kelly
You’ve just turned five – how was your birthday party?
The best part was my bouncy...
A glimpse inside one of the Bay’s top...
Spending a day experiencing what it’s like to attend one of the Bay’s top schools is...
The Bedfords
Sue Bedford, from Rotorua, enrolled her children Katelyn and Elliot at ACG Tauranga before...
The Maystons
Many parents are hesitant about moving their child from a school with NCEA to one with the...
Meet the Stevens, an ACG Tauranga family
Ali teaches Year 1 and 2. Peter teaches senior Physics and Science to Year 10. Toni is a...
Meet Lily Balsom – star skier
How long have you skied for?
I started skiing when I was two years old so this will be...
Lily Balsom
The competition is a team event where most teams have five skiers, so each race gains...