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Friday, 19 Sept 2025

Year 9 Food Tech Excursion to Paddy's Markets
Year 9 Food Technology students recently ventured to Paddy’s Markets in Haymarket to experience first-hand the multicultural influences that shape Australian cuisine. Surrounded by vibrant food stalls and diverse ingredients, students explored new flavours, tasted dishes from different cultures, and discovered how traditions from around the world contribute to what...
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Friday, 19 Sept 2025

Kindy Chicken Hatch
After 21 days of waiting and watching, our Kindy chicks finally hatched on Thursday and Friday — bringing so much excitement, awe, and wonder! A huge thank you to Pr Daron Pratt and the Central Coast Poultry Club, who have supported the Kindy Chick Hatch for the past 20 years...
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Friday, 19 Sept 2025

Yellow Mufti Day Fundraiser
This term our Student Representative Council (SRC) led a school-wide fundraiser with a vision that went beyond simply raising money. Our students were passionate about doing something meaningful for children and families facing serious health challenges, including cancer.In addition to collecting donations, every class across the school created hundreds of...
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Friday, 19 Sept 2025

CAPA Showcase
Last week, our school community gathered for a special evening celebrating the incredible talents of our senior students at the annual Creative and Performing Arts Showcase. The event was a vibrant display of creativity, skill and collaboration across multiple disciplines. The centrepiece of the night was the Year 12 Visual...
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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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