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1. AWI Campus Newsletter April 2014
Contents
 Message from the AWI CEO
 2014 Graduation Ceremony
 Graduates’ feedback
 Student Support Services
 Employment Assistance Programme & industry networking
 Trips & Extra activities

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A message from our CEO
Kia ora and welcome,
AWI International Education Group has over 14 years experience in dealing with the needs of
International students and is committed to social justice, equal opportunities and community involvement.
We are a signatory to The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students which provides full
support to our students.
As the CEO, I believe AWI offers world class, modern educational facilities, a highly qualified and
experienced team of Lecturers and support staff, with a challenging and supportive educational environment.
AWI provides active leadership on pathways to further education at a higher level or career guidance. We
are dedicated to student success and achievement in educational, social and career outcomes.
AWI’s Employment Assistance Programme has been developed to ensure students are actively involved
in their own future pathway, offering opportunities to participate in industry network events, employment
and recruitment presentations, CV and pre-employment workshops and seminars.
AWI promotes a caring, multicultural environment that is friendly, fun and motivating. Social activities
organised by the Student Representatives include student forums, cultural events plus off site outings and other
extra curricular activities.
We welcome you to take part in your future with AWI.
Your pathway to success begins here!
Dr. Jack Ding

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2014 Graduation Ceremony
25 February 2014 Tuesday 2:00PM
83 Symonds Street
Auckland CBD
Graduation is a very special occasion to commemorate the hard work of our students, the support of their family
and friends, and the AWI faculty and administration staff. It is celebrated in style at The Langham Hotel
Ballroom where all attendees thoroughly enjoyed the event.
The Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand, Virginia H. Benavidez, was our main Graduation speaker and the
AWI Local Advisory Member Brian Fawdray gave the inspirational address. Representatives from Southern
Cross Insurance and the ANZ bank were also present.

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These photos record the memorable moment when proud AWI graduates received their Diplomas.
Especially elated to receive their diplomas, were our top performing students, shown below.
AWI particularly appreciated all the help given by members of AWI Student Council to ensure the success of
this important event; plus a special thanks to Ashley Maximo and Jess Dean Paclar for their moving, sincere
and humorous speeches!

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Graduates’ feedback

7. Student Support Services
Student Visa Rules and Regulations Seminar
On 6 March 2014, Ms. Sammie Jo Smaling
from Immigration New Zealand - Student
Online Services, presented a seminar
regarding student visas. Attendance was
compulsory, making it clear to AWI students
the importance of this information. After the
presentation, there was plenty of time for the
students to ask individual questions about
their visas. A big thanks to Ms. Sammie, for
patiently answering all the questions and
easing student doubts. We all appreciated her
help!
Our students had also become aware of employment
regulations while in New Zealand on a student visa
through the informative website
http://nzstudywork.immigration.govt.nz/.
We always ensure that every AWI student is fully
aware of their rights when they study with us in New
Zealand.

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Employment Assistance Programme &
industry networking
AWI’s Employment Assistance Programme has been developed to ensure students are actively involved in their
own future pathway, offering opportunities to participate in industry network events, employment and
recruitment presentations, CV, cover letter and pre-employment workshops and seminars.
Our student notice board features job search techniques and up to date part-time employment vacancies. We
are always available to assist students in researching, and support them in finding employment and career
development.
Industry Networks:
• Auckland Chamber of Commerce Employment Division seminars and workshops.
• IITP – Institute of Information Technology Professionals.
• iTENZ – Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand.
• Student Job Search (SJS)
• http://www.careers.govt.nz website.

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Trips & Extra activities
2014 Trip One: Goat Island Marine Reserve
Autumn is here but
Auckland’s climate is still
warm and very pleasant. The
students chose to have their
first trip of 2014 to Goat
Island, a wonderful
destination to experience the
natural beauty of New
Zealand. It is just up the coast,
an hour from Auckland city
centre and is New Zealand’s
first and most accessible
marine reserve. What an
amazing spot for snorkeling and diving with its sheltered, crystal clear waters!
Some of our students enjoyed kayaking; while others
went snorkeling or viewed beautiful fish from the
Glass Bottom Boat.
After all these water activities, groups of students
played beach volleyball and enjoyed the sun.

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It was a
beautiful
and fun
filled day!
The most
important
thing of all
was that all
students
arrived back
to the AWI
campus
safely,
feeling happy
and refreshed.