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Accessing the School WiFi

You can connect your personal device to our school WiFi by connecting to the AC-Mobility wireless network using the same username and password you use to log into the computers.

Remote Access to the School Network

You can now access school computer remotely from your home. It is very easy and you will be able to use some of the programs that you can use on a school computer.

Simply go to https://remote.avcol.school.nz/ in your web browser and log in using your school account

Mac OSX Users will need to install "Microsoft Remote Desktop" from the App Store and make sure it is the default application for RDP files.

Important Notes:

Please use Internet Explorer.

NOTE: * if you wish to use Google Chrome you will be ask to

accept/connect another extra button.

2. Enter your School Email Address (eg abc@avcol.school.nz)

And the same password you use to login to computers

3. Click Sign In

Academic Programme 2020

Please scroll down to the bottom of this page or click here to download a copy of the Academic Programme and Option Forms for 2020.

Student Network Accounts and Network Access:

You are no longer required to sign the AUP Agreement.

Read the Data Use Agreement

Lost your password?

Your password is extremely important because it gives you

Access to any school computer
Internet/WiFi
File storage
Printing
Email
School Calendar

Soon it will give you access to personal information such as your school reports, NCEA and Cambridge progress, and much more.

It would be dangerous to let your password fall into other hands.

NEVER SHARE YOUR PASSWORD.

You should change your password on a regular basis. You can change your password by logging into a school computer, pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL and choosing the "Change a Password" option.

Alternatively, you can use the "Change my Password" menu item in the "About Me" menu at the top of this page.

If you have lost your password, your subject teacher may be able to help. Otherwise you can visit the library and ask for help from a librarian.

Remember to always be aware of the Network rules and follow them, otherwise you run a risk of losing your network account for a time

Your smart device

We encourage you to bring a smart device to school to use in class. Smart devices include laptops, tablets and phones. There are some important rules about using smart devices:
Phones are never permitted to be used in class but smart devices can be used sometimes. This means that phones can never be used to make phone calls or to send texts while you are in the classroom.

However, If and only if, your teachers says "this is a smart lesson" or "this is a smart activity", you can use your smart device to access educational material for the lesson.

If you use your smart device outside of those times, you may lose access to the Internet or lose your account for a period of time.

Careers - Located A19

Virtual Info Sessions, Webinairs and Online Sessions - Visit the Guestspeakers page.

Teaching, Social Work Careers - Covers all Teaching Degrees - Friday 5 June, A20, 12.30pm

Apprenticeship and Trade Courses - Monday 8 June, 12.30pm, A20

University of Canterbury Zoom Conference - Tuesday 9 June, A20 at 12.30pm

Into the Workforce Next Year - Tuesday 9 June, A21 at 12.30pm

Victoria University Zoom Conference - Wednesday 10 June, A20 12.30pm

IT Careers and Science Careers - Thursday 11 June, A20, 12.30pm

Creative Arts Careers - Art Degrees of Different Types - Friday 12 June, A20, 12.30pm

Scholarships - If you are in Year 13 and looking for information on where to find scholarships for university study next year, then check out the following power point and if you have specific questions please email Ms Thomson - tmj@avcol.school.nz

Principals Reference Form.

First Foundation Scholarship for Year 12 Students

The above scholarship is available for academically talented young people who will face significant financial hardship during tertiary study.

The scholarship provides:

A personal mentor
Paid work experience
$10,000 towards tertiary education costs.

Criteria includes:

Household income limits - $75,000 (1 - 2 dependents) - $90,000 (3 or more dependents)
Merit or Excellence at Level 2 ( Or mostly A's and B's in IGCSE)
Must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident
Must demonstrate school and/or community involvement.

Go to First Foundation website for a full list of requirements. Applications close on 19 July. A school reference is required with the application. Download Principals Reference Form and return to Careers at least three weeks before the closing date. Any questions please email Ms Thomson - tmj@avcol.school.nz

Click on the Careers Dept link above to access all the careers resources available e.g. "What Can I do if I Study" - great resource on where study can lead you. Compare information from all universities as it builds a bigger picture.

"Job/Apprenticeship Search" - excellent resources on how to write a C.V.

Visit Tearaway Magazine. A free online magazine for NZ Youth.

Careers Events - Open Days and Career Events will be found here.

Careers Guestspeakers

Scholarship Information - including Generosity Scholarship Database.

What students need to know about the network.

Sports News

SPORTS FIXTURES NOW ON THE INTRANET

Check out all of this week's fixtures, now available on the intranet. These will be updated as they change and cover Monday through to the following Wednesday (updated each Monday) so you always have the most up to date information of when and where your game is.

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