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Friday, 05 June 2026

Reconciliation Week – Walking Forward Together
This week, as we acknowledge Reconciliation Week, our school community has the privilege of celebrating and unveiling beautiful new artworks that will now become part of the story and identity of Avondale School. These artworks were developed through a collaborative process involving a team of students, including First Nations students,...
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Friday, 05 June 2026

New Artwork Celebrates Culture and Connection
As part of Reconciliation Week, Avondale School proudly unveiled new artworks created through a collaboration between students and Indigenous artist Saretta. The project brought together First Nations students and other students passionate about inclusion, belonging, and celebrating the diversity of our school community.Installed across both the Primary and Secondary Campuses,...
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Friday, 05 June 2026

First Place at Choir Eisteddfod
Congratulations to our Year 3 and 4 Primary Choir students, who recently represented our school at the Primary Choir Eisteddfod on the Central Coast. After many weeks of dedicated rehearsals and hard work, the choir achieved an outstanding result, winning 1st Place in the Musical Theatre category. The students performed...
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Friday, 05 June 2026

Primary Scholastic Book Fair
Thank you to all those who visited us here in the iCentre for the Scholastic Book Fair this week. The air has been full of excitement and enthusiasm as students had a look at all the items on sale. We have enjoyed having students, teachers, parents, grandparents, siblings, and other...
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Friday, 05 June 2026

Primary National Simultaneous Storytime
Last week our library hosted National Simultaneous Storytime, an event held annually across Australia at midday, where students all read the same book at the same time. The Early Learning Centre through to Year 4 were invited to attend our reading of this year's book, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller,...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

When Things Fall Apart
“Mr Petersen, my project fell apart…” Inwardly, I smiled. This was one of the best things that could happen. “Why did your project fall apart?” I asked in reply. The student considered the alignment of the paddle pop sticks, coated in way too much PVA glue, and began poking at...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

Secondary Athletics Carnival
On Monday, despite initial concerns that rain would disrupt the annual Secondary Athletics Carnival held at Mingara Athletics Track, the weather remained clear throughout the day. As a result, we were able to successfully complete almost all scheduled track and field events. Throughout the carnival, several students achieved outstanding performances...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

Primary Leaders Attend GRIP Conference
The Year 6 student leaders recently travelled to Newcastle to attend the GRIP Leadership Conference. The conference focused on developing positive leadership skills, encouraging our leaders to listen to others, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully to school improvement. Throughout the day, our leaders gained valuable insights into the importance of...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

Year 9 Challenge Sunrise Event
On Wednesday morning, Year 9, along with their parents, caregivers and mentors, drove through the darkness to Catherine Hill Bay for the Challenge Sunrise event. While it was a foggy morning and the sun didn’t show itself, it was still a special time for reflection as Mr Alt spoke of...
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