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Friday, 16 May 2025

Paul Dillon Speaks to Years 10-12

Years 10-12 were privileged to hear from Mr Paul Dillon this week. Paul has been coming to speak to our senior students at Avondale School for 13 years. He is a past school teacher who has worked in drug education for almost 30 years. He works with many schools to...

Friday, 09 May 2025

Still Frames of Faithfulness

There’s something sacred about a photograph. More than just a frozen moment, it embodies laughter, love and warmth—a glimpse of life’s beauty. Yet when we lose someone we cherish, that image transforms into something profoundly more: a portal, a still frame that speaks volumes.  At the end of last year,...

Friday, 09 May 2025

Basketball NSW Regional Tournament

Our senior boys basketball team have come away with the win in the Division 1 Basketball NSW regional tournament held at Maitland. The boys played well and have secured a place in the Basketball NSW State Championships which will be held later on this month in Penrith, NSW. Congratulations to...

Friday, 09 May 2025

Year 12 Modern History Excursion

This week, our Year 12 Modern History students had the opportunity to visit the National Council of Jewish Women in Sydney to engage with an interactive Holocaust exhibit. As part of the experience, students met a Holocaust survivor, who generously shared her powerful personal story. Hearing her firsthand account was...

Friday, 09 May 2025

HRIS Cross Country

Avondale School was proud to once again host the annual HRIS Cross Country event—this year held on a different course at Avondale University to avoid as much mud as possible. Despite the challenging conditions, the day ran smoothly. The competition among the 20 participating schools was incredibly close. Our Primary...

Friday, 02 May 2025

Screens Down. Heads Up!

In a world where screens are ever-present it’s more important than ever to create opportunities for our children to take regular breaks from their devices. While technology offers incredible learning opportunities, entertainment and convenience, the constant stream of digital input can often overwhelm, overstimulate, and disconnect children (and adults) from...

Friday, 02 May 2025

Kids' Lit Quiz

Avondale School's Kids' Lit Quiz teams had a fantastic day at the Newcastle regional heat hosted on our very own campus this Thursday. Competing against 15 teams from 7 schools, our students showcased their literary knowledge with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Children’s author Nat Amoore, was an incredibly fun and enthusiastic...

Friday, 02 May 2025

ANZAC Day March

Thank you to our students, families and our extended school community for being a part of the ANZAC Day march at Dora Creek last Friday. We're thankful and honoured to be able to pause and remember all those that fought for many of the freedoms we have today.

Friday, 11 Apr 2025

When Love Gives Life

Some moments in life are etched into our memories forever. When I was 19 years old, my mum received the life-changing gift of a donor kidney. As we waited anxiously for her surgery to begin, we were told the kidney had been harvested and was on its way from South...

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