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Friday, 22 May 2026

Year 11 Urban Challenge
Last week, our Year 11 students embarked on their Urban Challenge in Sydney, a three-day experience designed to build resilience, independence, teamwork, and social awareness. After arriving at the YHA on Wednesday morning, students were placed into groups, encouraging them to connect and work with others across the cohort. A...
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Friday, 22 May 2026

Year 9 Food Tech Excursion
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, 15 May 2026

Even When We Don’t See It
This past week we have been celebrating Week of Worship (WOW) across our Primary Campus. WOW is like having Chapel every day for a whole week, and it’s one of the highlights of the year for our Campus Ministry Team. Students get very excited, we welcome a guest speaker, there...
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Friday, 15 May 2026

Primary Week of Worship
This week, our Primary School has been blessed to take part in a special Week of Worship, themed 'Kingdom Quest', led by Pastor Jay from Port Macquarie. The focus verse for the week has been John 8:12, where Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me...
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Friday, 15 May 2026

Police Liaison Officers Visit our Senior Students
Zac Hearn, our Police Youth and Engagement Officer, came and spoke with our Year 10 and 12 students this week on the important topic of domestic and family violence. His presentation was a valuable opportunity for students to understand better the seriousness of domestic violence, the importance of respectful relationships,...
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Friday, 15 May 2026

Scone and District School Horse Sport Competition
Five talented students proudly represented our school at the Scone and District School Horse Sport competition, competing across a variety of events including dressage, hacking, and sporting events. Students competed in highly competitive age divisions and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, determination, and teamwork throughout the day. Our riders achieved some fantastic...
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Friday, 15 May 2026

Year 10-12 Paul Dillon Sessions
Paul Dillon, Director of DARTA (Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia), presented to our Year 10, 11 and 12 students this week, continuing a valued partnership that has been part of the Avondale community since 2012. Widely respected for his evidence-based and engaging approach, Paul shared the latest research...
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Friday, 08 May 2026

Moon Joy: Looking Up With Wonder
Our youngest daughter has long been enamoured with the moon. There have been countless nights where a last-minute request before bed has involved a trip outside to say “goodnight moon”. A moon sighting during the day elicits its own special squeal of delight. Each moon observation is loudly declared and...
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Friday, 08 May 2026

School Captains Visit NSW Parliament
Our School Captains spent a great day at NSW Parliament House as the guests of Speaker of the House and local member, Greg Piper. They enjoyed behind the scenes tours of the historic building, they observed a lively question time and learned more about what it means to be a...
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