This year alone, 17 students from Year 10-13 have been involved in coaching teams or...
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Spotlight on Ayumi Moriyama-Picard: A...
Now a member of both the New Zealand U21 and U19 teams, an Auckland Elite Squad player...
From First Splash to National Glory – A...
In 2024, Donald has firmly established himself as one to watch in the New Zealand swimming...
Global Success: ACG Parnell's 2023...
Our graduates have secured placements at some of the most prestigious universities...
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For the first time in its history, ACG Parnell College secured one of eight coveted spots...
ACG Parnell achieves record-breaking...
Remarkable award success
The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards honour students who...
ACG Parnell students recognised at...
In a night of celebration, over 650 people packed into Eden Park on Thursday 23 November...
Sacha Excels on the Downhill World Stage
In a year marked by extraordinary achievements, Year 13 student Sacha Earnest from ACG...
From Basketball’s Underdogs to Champions...
In a nail-biting final that had the ACG Parnell supporters on the edge of their seats, the...
ACG Parnell Swimming Team Triumphs with...
ACG Parnell Swimming Team recently achieved remarkable success at the New Zealand...
Accolades Galore For Chinese Language...
Not only did the ACG Parnell student win the secondary schools division of this year’s...
Caitlin Shepperson: Chemist...
Since graduating from ACG Parnell in 2015, Caitlin Shepperson has been breaking new ground...
Gearing up: Sacha Earnest to represent...
Sacha has earned the honour of representing New Zealand at the highly prestigious Downhill...
ACG Parnell debuts at the New Zealand...
ACG Parnell made history recently with a boys and girls tennis team competing at the New...
ACG Schools Celebrates a Stellar Year of...
The school's students have achieved various Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards...
Jenna Parkin blazes a trail
Now in her second year of a Bachelor of Science majoring in software and computing systems...
Spectacular IGCSE results for our Year...
Last night, Cambridge International published the IGCSE grades for 2022 and our Year 11...
ACG Parnell students continue to excel...
Senior students from ACG Parnell have just received confirmation of their final A-Level...
Table tennis star ranked number one in...
She may only be 12 years old, but Ayumi Moriyama-Picard is already a force to be reckoned...
Our talented mathematicians take on the...
Universally regarded as the most prestigious – and the most challenging – mathematics...
Hope Larsen: from horse lover to vet
Growing up in a family of animal lovers laid strong foundations, but it wasn't until...
Stellar success at the 2022 NZ AIMS...
The New Zealand AIMS Games (for students aged 11 to 13) have long been a calendar...
Lauren and Sienna: a powerful pair
Lauren Goldstone may have just started weightlifting, but she’s already making a name for...
Paving the way to Primary School
Building and developing each child's learning journey is an essential part of our...
Head Prefect Arjun Kaila is living the...
When Arjun Kaila joined the Year 7 cohort at ACG Parnell College in 2016, his goal was to...
Making the most of the ACG experience
Her six years at ACG Parnell College have been “life-changing, character-developing, and...
Maths whiz receives a perfect New...
In addition, to offering the Cambridge International Curriculum, ACG Parnell College also...
Building strong foundations in literacy...
Earlier this year, The Education Hub released a report titled, 'Now I don't know my ABC –...
Swimmers excel on the national stage
This weekend, ACG Parnell College's top swimming stars are ready to compete in the North...
Second Top in World title for Jenna
Trying to explain code to a rubber duck may sound like an unusual study technique – but it...
A wholehearted attitude leads to...
In 2021 over 20 per cent of ACG Parnell College’s Cambridge A-Level cohort capped off...
A passion for sport
Whether simply enjoying the social aspects of a friendly lunch-time game or representing...
Shaping the future at Imperial College...
Zelin Shao is a student on a mission with the long-term goal of helping improve New...
Meet senior computer science teacher...
It's fair to say Andries Van Tonder took his time choosing a career path. First, he...
Reaching for the stars
Pushing the boundaries of human travel and working at the forefront of the space sector...
Coco Zhu: queen of the court
Falling in love with badminton was almost inevitable for 15-year-old Coco Zhu. With a...
Gabby’s on top of the world
The thrill of receiving a Cambridge Outstanding Learner Award for Top in the World in...
Top in the World result for Elijah
His passion for studying language and unbridled enthusiasm for linguistics have earned...
Building brighter futures in 2022
We’re building brighter futures at ACG Schools, which means that we’re always planning...
ACG’s world-class mathematics trio
Students at ACG Parnell College are blazing a trail in mathematics, with not just one but...
ACG alumnus is leading the way at Oxford
When 2019 ACG Founders’ Scholarship recipient Sidhaarth Kumar left New Zealand to begin...
Stage fever
Eli Le Fevre is a familiar face to many at ACG Parnell College. The talented thespian...
Nishanth’s outstanding IB Diploma...
Two years of hard work have culminated in the ultimate pay-off for ACG Parnell College’s...
Sezarya’s spectacular International...
For recent ACG Parnell College graduate Hongchao Fei (Sezarya), self-discipline and time...
Top honours for table tennis whiz kids
Table tennis is one of ACG Parnell College’s fastest-growing sports, and with hotshot...
ACG Parnell students excel on the world...
Crowning a year of exceptional academic performances, senior students at ACG Parnell...
Meet Primary school music teacher...
Born and raised in Sydney, and now living in Auckland, outstanding pianist Rosemary Song...
Congratulations to our 2021 ACG Founders...
Receiving the prestigious ACG Founders' Scholarship is a life-changing event for any...
Exceptional 2021 Cambridge A-Level...
ACG Parnell College’s senior students have once again performed to the highest of their...
International Baccalaureate students...
Students at ACG Parnell College continue to thrive under the International Baccalaureate...
Meet Year 9 dean and senior chemistry...
Her father was a university chemistry lecturer, and her daughter is a strong chemistry...
Reflections of a Sydney med student
In 2018, Alex Pentchev became the first-ever recipient of the ACG Founders' Scholarship...
Bowen is a star on the rise
His cousin is a pro golfer, and Lydia Ko is a family friend, so it’s not surprising that...
Run Louay run
He may only be 11, but ACG Parnell College’s Louay Benaoum has already set his sights on...
Renia Shang: a born performer
Every musical instrument has its own personality, and according to ACG Parnell College’s...
ACG Parnell College welcomes our young...
When ACG Parnell College re-opened our doors on Friday 19th November, the enthusiasm and...
School mascot scoops prize for internet...
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2022, here we come!
ACG Parnell College's Senior A Netball team is poised to achieve great things in 2022.
...Swim sensation
He may only be 12 years old, but already ACG Parnell College’s Cameron (Cam) Karpik is...
ACG Founders’ Scholarship selectors face...
ACG Schools is well known for recognising and fostering academic excellence - but a...
Meet our new ELS Manager: Jane Dixon
Jane Dixon has always been passionate about early childhood education (ECE). With over a...
ACG's student-led clean-up project
Protecting the environment is a hot-button issue for today's youth, and the ACG Parnell...
Our innovative new Open Day
At ACG Parnell College, we are introducing an innovative new approach to Open Days while...
Eden on air
A Christmas skit performed with a neighbour has had unexpected consequences for ACG...
Online mock exams provide priceless...
ACG Parnell College provides unrivalled support for its Seniors in the lead-up to their...
Bringing down the house at the KBB Music...
The KBB Music Festival showcases the talents of Auckland’s finest high school musicians...
Top golfers are set to impress
With heroes like Olympic medalist and former number-one-ranked women's professional golfer...
Inspired offers ACG students additional...
Inspired Education Group has recently partnered with US-based Arete Educational...
Plenty to love about lockdown learning
Understanding. Caring. Uplifting. These are just a few of the words Arshia Kothiwala uses...
Engineering positive change at UCSD
The chance to study electrical engineering at the University of California San Diego (UCSD...
Online programme keeps even our youngest...
ACG Parnell Early Learning School (ELS) is currently offering an online learning programme...
We’ve made online learning easy
After the outstanding success of our virtual classroom environment over various Covid-19...
Passion for the Arts
Vocalist, songwriter and musician Mikaela (Emmie) Stroud may only be 18, but her future is...
Top university for aspiring medic
ACG Parnell College has been a springboard to success for aspiring doctor Jessica Han.
...Leading the way in online learning
While our campuses are temporarily closed in line with the Government's Alert Level 4...
Why our Year 4 students love ACG Parnell
When Primary teacher Jasmine Ko asked her students to write a report entitled ‘Why you...
Essay writing skills earn international...
An essay about abolishing the minimum wage has earned ACG Parnell College student Hongchao...
Jake Earnest turns up the heat
He’s already enjoying spectacular success on the BMX track, but Jake Earnest’s cycling...
Students shine in AS-Level drama...
Senior Drama Teacher at ACG Parnell College, Adam Fresco, has recently guided his AS-Level...
For the love of the game
For keen athlete Veronica Ly, it really is the taking part that matters. While the...
Celebrating Cultural Week
Celebrating diversity is a cornerstone of ACG Parnell College, and we are justifiably...
Leaving her mark on ACG Parnell: Head...
Increasing cross-campus connections, ensuring students feel socially supported, and...
Making a positive difference: Head Boy...
Head Boy Shivaansh Gounder has been honing his leadership skills for years. In fact, his...
Senior Drama Club: ‘The Tree House’
With their approval, Mr Fresco developed a unique family stage show, The Tree House, for...
Speaking up and standing together
ACG Parnell College is a firm supporter of this worthy cause, and School Counsellor Lexi...
Inspired Education Group continues to...
A boost for students as Inspired education group completes acquisition of key education...
Track star Talia Van Rooyen
Recently named ACG Parnell College’s Year 10 Athletics Champion, the talented teen has a...
Top of the world in computer science
“I was shocked to gain this result, and my parents are so proud of me,” says Jenna. “The...
ACG encounters the Little Shop of...
With a run of hugely successful performances, the production team were thrilled with the...
The world of gaming awaits
While always artistic, it wasn’t until Year 12 that Caroline began to consider her future...
2021 Junior Varsity History Bowl...
ACG Parnell College fielded four teams for the online event (two Varsity, one Junior...
Shooting for the stars
Winner of the New Zealand Nationals Under 21 title in both 2020 and 2021, the Year 13...
Olympiad in sight for young maths whiz
The 15-year-old maths whiz is one of 13 students from around the country to be selected...
Outstanding results, exciting future
The high-achieving 18-year-old enjoyed a remarkable final year at ACG. Not only did he...
Standout scholar named top in New...
The dedicated 16-year-old has not only topped her year level for the past three years, but...
There’s no stopping Cambridge Dux...
The top scholar has earned a bevy of academic awards and accolades since joining ACG...
Ryan Ghee: two-time winner of top sports...
An exceptional athlete and outstanding leader, Ryan has worked tirelessly both on and off...
A warm welcome to ACG’s new Early...
Previously a family-owned operation, Remuera Discovery Express provides a modern, spacious...
IBDP paves way for aspiring engineer
As one of the school’s top IBDP students – with an outstanding 42/45 points – Aria is now...
Ambassador’s trophy for Colden Sapir
The ACG Parnell College student recently took out the top accolade – the Ambassador’s...
Cambridge recognises ACG students as...
Parnell College’s overall Cambridge pass rates for 2020 show an impressively high level...Sailing into 2021
Later this month the Year 10 student will be doing just that as she and fellow sailor...
Top IBDP student is ready to take on the...
After moving to New Zealand in 2018, Prerna joined the school’s Year 12 cohort to begin...
Spectacular scholarship success
The 2020 Head Boy has been awarded not one, but four scholarships for the University of...
Students celebrate ACG Parnell’s best...
Students from ACG Parnell College’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBPD)...
Phenomenal A-Level success – our...
ACG Parnell College students have achieved the school’s best A-Level results ever, despite...
Art world accolades for Katie Lee
Sir James has been collecting New Zealand art since the mid-1960s and is the man behind...
Lifelong skills for a changing world
In the 12 years since graduating from ACG Senior College (now part of ACG Parnell...
The Performing Arts Showcase 2020
Held at the Davis Theatre on Tuesday 17th November, the show will include a stellar line...
Football is flourishing at ACG Parnell
Launched 12 months ago by Sports Coordinator Steph Trowill, the Academy’s inaugural year...
High distinction at the University of...
With him, he took the distinction of being an ACG Founders’ Scholarship recipient. This...
Victorious girls basketball team in a...
And what makes this fantastic result even more remarkable? Ten of the 12 players had never...
New goal in sight for star shooter
Not only does she play netball at an Under 18 club level for the College Rifles, but she’s...
Aspiring photographer Chicago bound
Yearbooks abound with images the aspiring photographer has captured, from school...
Accolades come thick and fast for violin...
The talented Year 4 student has just won first place in her age group at the South...
Wholeheartedly embracing the role of...
“I’ve always enjoyed the no-nonsense academic approach ACG Parnell has, and the amazing...
Developing the mastery to lead as Head...
“To be honest, I never saw myself as capable of being Head Girl. I always felt like the...
First-class springboard to university...
Now two years into a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Auckland, the 2018 ACG...
Inspiring students through movement
Morgan joined the ACG family partway through 2019, after graduating as a qualified...
Dream come true for aspiring artist
Ranked as the UK’s top art and design educational institution, UCL is one of three UK...
Top awards for ACG students in Chinese...
Not only that, but the talented linguist also received the prestigious New Zealand China...
Expertise in online learning
Following the unexpected announcement of school closures which went into effect on 12th...
AS Drama workshop: Waiting for Godot
Regarded as Beckett’s most well-known work, the play centres around Vladimir and...
Not just your ordinary quiz night…
Created for the enjoyment of students, teachers, family, and friends alike, the quiz...
Celebrating the creative talents of our...
The Royal Academy of Arts received over 17,700 submissions for consideration from across...
Exhibiting at the Royal Academy of Arts
Based on their iconic Summer Exhibition, London’s Royal Academy (RA) created the show to...
Sport booms at ACG Parnell
Since Steph joined the school in January 2019, sporting opportunities and participation...
First girls football team for ACG...
“I had a couple of girls ask me why we didn’t have a football team, and I thought to...
Cricketers unite
Directly prior to lockdown the team had won three out of its four games, thanks to its...
Invaluable advice and guidance when...
A veritable mine of information when it comes to exploring tertiary education...
International Baccalaureate lays pathway...
“I had offers from London School of Economics and Political Science, University College...
There’s no stopping NZ’s MTB Downhill...
After an incredible summer season, the talented fourteen-year-old not only won the...
“I’m loving being back!”
While ACG led the way in its transition into online learning delivery, Head Girl Aqsa...
Talented rower blazes a trail
The talented athlete placed fourth in the Under18 Single Sculls at the College Sport...
Following Cambridge Pathways to success
Recognised for setting a global standard for education, the Cambridge curriculum assures...
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...
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...
“At Inspired, we set new standards in education not just academically, but also in...
Melbourne beckons 2019 alumna, Lada...
“Melbourne was the perfect middle-ground between new and exciting, but still comfortable...
Bringing world-class Speech and Drama...
The charismatic producer, director, writer, performer, acting coach, and casting...
Celebrating uniqueness and exploring...
Armed with these the sky is the limit, and students in Lori’s classes quickly discover...
Welcome to our Early Learning School
Currently in the process of enrolling a bevy of ACG’s youngest students, Jane brings a...
Oxford University welcomes top scholar
Attending one of the world’s top universities is a dream held by many, and one which has...
Master of the House – Hamish McGregor
Combining careers in musical theatre and education is a self-confessed balancing act for...
Academic excellence in cambridge exams
ACG Parnell College’s overall Cambridge pass rates for 2019 show an impressively high...
Stellar results for top Cambridge...
Top scholar and ACG Founders Scholarship recipient, Sidhaarth Kumar received A* results ...
The sky is the limit for Head Girl...
It’s amazing what you can achieve when you set your mind to something. After almost...
Planning for a successful future beyond...
Each ACG School assists students by providing them with timely, expert and customised...
Learning from the best at the Mamba...
A specialised sports facility spanning 100,000 square feet, the MSA encompasses the best...
Experience proves key for this National...
Comprising of three adrenaline-boosting events, Sacha began her race for the title by...
Badminton star wins two national titles
Daniel has been playing competitive badminton for four years and this remarkable success...
Taking on the world in the 2019...
“Sophia is an exceptional student with a real passion for biology. She is an inspiration...
Outstanding results from the NZ AIMS...
“In 2018 only six ACG Parnell students attended the games across two sporting codes; this...
Symphony orchestra wins gold in KBB...
Just six months after ACG Parnell College’s symphony orchestra was established the...
Parnell Basketballer starts at national...
Congratulations to ACG Parnell College Girls Basketballer, April Liu, who...
Australian International Music Festival...
The school’s Concert Band, Chamber Orchestra and newly formed Symphony performed at the...
ACG Parnell College top school in...
ACG Parnell College is the top school in Auckland following the recent release of Metro...
Students qualify for World History...
As the only Year 7 student competing in the competition, Daniel made an astonishing debut...
Senior Campus opening in images
The official opening of our Senior Campus was a fantastic event, showcasing performances...
Music competition an opportunity to...
“Events like this strengthen our understanding of each other as well as encouraging us to...
Students make their mark with ‘rooftop’...
It’s part of a wider project to develop a common room space in which students can spend...
Hon Nikki Kaye officially opens Senior...
Ms Kaye spoke to students, staff and guests about the importance of education in building...
ACG Schools join premium global school...
The partnership is a natural fit with both parties sharing a belief in the value of a...
ACG Schools sponsor NZ Badminton Open
The event took place from 30 April – 5 May 2019 and featured hundreds of high-quality...
Daniel attends NZ Secondary Schools...
Daniel, a viola player, was selected last year after a rigorous audition process.
...Israel Holocaust scholarship provides...
Geography and Humanities teacher Megan De Luca was granted a scholarship this year to...
Top A Level student in New Zealand...
Caleb gained a Top in NZ award for A Level Chemistry, High Achievement for A Level Further...
Top results in Cambridge exams
Overall the school’s pass rates are:
- A level: 99%
- IGSCE: 95%
At A Level, 48%...
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...
Student to represent NZ in international...
ACG Parnell College student Sophia Ye won first place in the Australasian Brain Bee...
Introducing new international dean Nikki...
With a passion for pastoral care and a love of learning about cultural differences, Art...
Scientists off to Chemistry camp
Congratulations to Dunbar Sloane, Crystal Li and Alan Tian in Year 13 who have been...
Meet Jake Earnest – BMX rider
Year 9 student Jake Earnest comes from a family of BMX riders. He’s ranked third in New...
Young harpist describes playing at...
Jennifer was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall after winning first prize in the 2018...
Derek Lieu
For ACG Parnell College graduate Derek Lieu, seeing Silicon Valley – the leading...
Zach Preston
Imagine you own a bach, which runs on tank water. Every time you rent it out, the guests...
Alice Hall and Alisha Sethi
Two friends from our school are excited to be heading on to tertiary study together...
Hope Sutherland
What is day-to-day life like at Oxford?
Busy. Due to the shorter eight-week terms there’s...Dana Ye-Lee and Ella-Rose Meagher
Congratulations to our Head Girl, Dana Ye-Lee, and Deputy Head Girl, Ella-Rose Meagher on...
Ashani Waidyatillake
To play alongside her musical idol, in front of thousands of people, is an experience...