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Friday, 03 July 2026

Three Things We Want Every Student to Know About Integrity
1. Integrity requires courage.Integrity is revealed in the choices we make when no one is watching and when following the crowd would be easier. It takes courage to stand up for what is right, even when others don't. It takes courage to include the student who is left out, to...
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Friday, 03 July 2026

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Musical
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Avondale School's production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Over four unforgettable performances, our talented students brought Willy Wonka's world of pure imagination to life with incredible energy, creativity, and heart. From the iconic songs and colourful characters to the...
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Friday, 03 July 2026

Year 2 Communication Museum Showcase
Last Friday, our Year 2 students proudly showcased their learning at our Communication History Museum Showcase. Parents, grandparents, and special guests were taken on an exciting journey through time — from ancient smoke signals to modern smartphones. Bonnie, River and Olivia did a fabulous job of leading our choir to...
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Friday, 03 July 2026

Secondary Academic Achievement
Congratulations to Year 12 student Keeley D and Year 11 student Amaya B on successfully completing the University of Newcastle High Performing Students Program. Through this prestigious program, students have the opportunity to undertake university-level study while completing their HSC, gaining valuable firsthand experience of tertiary education and the opportunity...
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Friday, 03 July 2026

Primary Robotics Day
Last week we sent five teams of students to the Term 2 Robotics Tournament held at Macquarie College. Students developed their codes and modified their robots to tackle the challenging course set up by the First Lego League. This year’s theme was based around an archaeology theme, students had to...
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Friday, 26 June 2026

What Does Success Look Like?
Recently, I came across a story from the FIFA World Cup that made me stop and think about how we define success. Cape Verde, a small island nation making its World Cup debut, was drawn against Spain, one of the strongest teams in the world. Few gave Cape Verde much...
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Friday, 26 June 2026

Kindy Bike Day
On Tuesday our Kindy students enjoyed the annual Bike Day. The day began with an obstacle course led by Mr Ed, where students learned about pedestrian crossings, road safety signs such as Give Way and Stop, and the importance of wearing a helmet correctly.After recess, the Year 6 buddies joined...
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Friday, 26 June 2026

Year 10 Work Experience
Our Year 10 students spent last week gaining valuable real-world experience in a variety of workplaces, and the feedback from employers was outstanding! Students were praised for their positive attitudes, strong work ethic, enthusiasm, confidence, and willingness to learn. One student even secured a part-time job as a result of...
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Friday, 26 June 2026

Primary Athletics Carnivals
What a fantastic time we had our Primary Athletics Carnivals last week! Our students enjoyed a full week of competition, participation, and House spirit. Students eagerly competed in track and field events, cheered on their classmates, and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship. The week concluded with the 800m middle distance event on...
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