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Friday, 23 May 2025

Year 5 The Rocks History Excursion
Year 5 had a great time at The Rocks in Sydney last Thursday. The rain cleared at just the right time to let us wander the streets and learn what life was like for those who lived in The Rocks in the 18th and 19th centuries. We got a glimpse...
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Friday, 16 May 2025

Lessons in Love and Persistence
Our family recently expanded to include a very cute, fluffy, and energetic little Cavoodle named Chico. I’ll admit upfront that I’m not exactly an enthusiastic animal lover. No, I’m not a monster—but having grown up on a farm, I’ve always believed animals make great pets, but they don’t belong inside,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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