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Friday, 01 May 2026

Still Worth The Risk

I’m a bit excited. I bought a new skateboard last week. The 'track my parcel' option tells me it should arrive today. As a teenager my skateboard went everywhere with me. I rode it everyday and I even had a half pipe built from scrap plywood in my front yard....

Friday, 01 May 2026

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

Early Saturday morning, some of our students and staff attended the local Dawn Service at Dora Creek to commemorate ANZAC Day. They stood respectfully alongside members of the community, honouring the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand defence personnel. We are proud of our students for the way...

Friday, 01 May 2026

Kids' Lit Quiz

This week Avondale School hosted the Newcastle heat for the annual Kids' Lit Quiz. The literature-based quiz for students (aged 10-13) saw 21 teams (consisting of four students) from 8 schools come together to compete. Over the course of 10 rounds, teams answered 100 book related questions with a team...

Friday, 01 May 2026

Year 5 The Rocks Excursion

Year 5 recently enjoyed an unforgettable excursion to The Rocks, immersing themselves in one of Australia’s most historic precincts. Throughout the trip, students were treated to engaging historical tours that brought the past to life, along with rich learning opportunities that deepened their understanding of early Australian settlement.A highlight for...

Friday, 01 May 2026

HRIS Cross Country

Avondale School once again hosted the annual HRIS Cross country at Avondale University. It was a great day as we had sunshine and no mud for a change. A huge thanks to the Avondale University PDHPE students who helped as officials on the day. Terrina and her band of volunteers...

Friday, 24 Apr 2026

Supporting Our Children Through Social Challenges

One of the most important parts of growing up, but also one of the most challenging, is learning how to navigate relationships. Friendships bring joy and a sense of belonging, but they can also bring disappointment, misunderstandings, and hurt. As parents and educators, our role is not to remove these...

Friday, 24 Apr 2026

Year 10 Kairos Raw Challenge

On the last day of Term 1, our Year 10 students left their classrooms and headed out to the Raw Challenge for the first outdoor education component of our Kairos Program. They spent the next couple of hours challenging themselves and each other as they worked their way around a...

Friday, 24 Apr 2026

Year 1 Community Helper Day

Year 1 Community Helpers Day was a wonderful celebration of the many people who support and care for our community. Students arrived at school dressed as a wide variety of community helpers, proudly showcasing their creativity and understanding. We saw painters, nurses, police officers, veterinarians, and many more important roles...

Thursday, 02 Apr 2026

Rebranded Through Christ

This term our Chapels have seen students engaging with meaningful and connected themes. In Primary Chapel the focus has been 'Walking on Sunshine', exploring how God’s presence brings light into our lives, filling us with hope, joy, and direction each day. Students have been encouraged to see that even in...

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