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Friday, 05 Dec 2025

Year 4 Aussie Day

Last Friday, Year 4 marked the end of their Geography unit on Australia with a vibrant Aussie themed celebration. Students came dressed in Australian colours and spent the day rotating through a range of activities that highlighted the spirit of our nation. Even under the warm Australian sun, they eagerly...

Friday, 28 Nov 2025

Choosing Responsibility When No One Is Watching

Recently, I watched a Year 7 student quietly walk through the locker bay after lunch. In his hand was a piece of rubbish that I knew wasn’t his. No one had asked him to pick it up. No teacher was nearby. No friends were watching. He just did it, and...

Friday, 28 Nov 2025

Year 12 Cambodia Service Trip

This year, our Year 12 students chose a very different kind of 'Schoolies': a two-week service trip to Cambodia with Restore One. What unfolded was a powerful blend of cultural learning, community connection, and personal growth. The trip began in Phnom Penh, where students explored Cambodia’s painful history and visited...

Friday, 28 Nov 2025

Primary Robotics Competition

On Tuesday, Avondale School proudly hosted a vibrant Primary Robotics Competition, welcoming teams from Macquarie College and Central Coast Adventist School. The day was filled with energy as students showcased their creativity, coding skills, and impressive problem-solving abilities across a series of engineering challenges. Central Coast Adventist School finished the...

Friday, 28 Nov 2025

Year 10 Work Experience

Year 10 students had another opportunity to do some Work Experience last week and it was great for them to experience a range of settings including aged care, health sciences, education, animal care, local government, trades, accountancy, retail, automotive and aviation. Students learn a lot about careers when they see...

Friday, 21 Nov 2025

A Teacher’s Gratitude

I’m fortunate to experience Avondale School through two lenses—as a parent and as a teacher. My children, Mahalia and Jett, are students here, and I’ve taught both Year 4 and Year 2 on the Primary Campus. This unique dual role allows me to witness firsthand the richness of Avondale’s student-focused learning...

Friday, 21 Nov 2025

HSC Nominations

We are delighted to congratulate Ethan C and Isabelle T on their exceptional achievements in receiving nominations for prestigious HSC Showcases. Ethan has been recognised across two subject areas, with his Design and Technology Major Design Project nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE, and his Music 1 elective small ensemble...

Friday, 14 Nov 2025

The Courage to Begin

Has there ever been a skill or activity that you were interested in but decided against trying because you felt that you didn’t have the ability to master it or were worried about failing? Perhaps, you commenced and stopped after the first few attempts because the progress that you made...

Friday, 14 Nov 2025

Year 12 Graduation

Last Friday marked the last day of HSC exams and the Graduation of our Year 12 Class of 2025. Congratulations to our students and may you have a bright future in whatever pathway you choose in life.

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