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Friday, 12 Sept 2025

Calm in the Chaos
All I could hear now was silence, so I carefully opened my eyes. The sounds of flying glass, crunching metal and breaking wood stopped as quick as it started. I found myself looking up, I had ducked just in time. A large fencepost entered the windscreen just above the steering...
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Friday, 12 Sept 2025

Year 10 Snow Camp
Our Year 10 students recently braved the snow and the slopes on an unforgettable camp to Perisher. It was a trip filled with fun, laughter, a few spectacular falls, and plenty of moments that will be remembered for years to come. From the moment we arrived the students were challenged...
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Friday, 12 Sept 2025

Kindy Alphabet Day
Last Friday Kindy students were treated to Alphabet Day where they celebrated learning all their letters. It's always the highlight of the year. The smiles say how much fun it was!
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Friday, 12 Sept 2025

Primary Robotics Competition
This week, Avondale School proudly competed in a local robotics competition hosted at Macquarie College. Our students joined teams from Central Coast Adventist School (CCAS) and Macquarie College in a day filled with innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Avondale was represented by three dedicated teams who worked tirelessly throughout the day....
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Friday, 12 Sept 2025

Year 12 HSC Music Showcase
Last Thursday night, the HSC Music class of 2025 presented a packed showcase concert featuring pieces they have been preparing for their practical HSC Exam, which arrives on Monday! Flamingos Live in Newcastle was the venue for the occasion, serving delicious food and creating a relaxing atmosphere. Our students shared...
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Friday, 05 Sept 2025

Nurturing the Next Generation of Educators
It has been a joy to welcome Chantelle into my 2P classroom for her final university placement. A proud Avondale School alumna, Chantelle is now studying Primary Education at Avondale University. Many years ago, she was my student in Year 4 and seeing her return in this new role has...
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Friday, 05 Sept 2025

Year 12 PROPEL Local Heroes Presentation
Last week, Avondale School’s Year 12 PROPEL students took centre stage as they hosted the Local Heroes Evening—an inspiring celebration that highlighted the heart of our community while showcasing the remarkable growth of our students. Culminating a term and a half of hard work, planning, and teamwork, the event reflected...
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Friday, 05 Sept 2025

Year 1 Bike Day
Our Year 1 students had a fantastic time at Bike Day last week! With guidance from their teachers and support from their Year 5 buddies, they confidently navigated obstacle courses and cruised over gentle slopes with huge smiles. It was wonderful to watch the older students cheering on their younger...
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Friday, 05 Sept 2025

Year 11 Biology Field Trip
This week our Year 11 Biology students headed to Catherine Hill Bay for a field trip that perfectly combined science and sunshine. Under clear skies and warm spring weather, students investigated the rocky shore environment, measuring both biotic and abiotic factors. Using transect lines, they surveyed species diversity and observed...
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