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Friday, 07 June 2024

Shine Your Light
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Radio RhemaFM with a group of Avondale PROPEL students. This prominent Christian radio station in Newcastle provided us with a firsthand look at its operations, historical roots, and significant role in supporting and uplifting the community. RhemaFM began in the early 1970s when...
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Friday, 07 June 2024

Secondary HRIS Senior Boys Basketball
Well done to our senior boys who won the grand final at the HRIS Basketball Opens in Sydney this week!
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Friday, 07 June 2024

Primary Chess Competition
This week Avondale School hosted the first rounds of the Newcastle Junior Chess Zone (A) Competition. There are 3 divisions in this competition being KINGS (teams playing at a high standard), KNIGHTS (teams playing at an average standard) and ROOKIES (teams that are learning the basics of chess). Avondale School...
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Friday, 07 June 2024

ASSA Basketball Gala
On Wednesday our U15s basketball teams travelled interstate to participate in the Adventist Schools Sports Association Basketball Gala Day on the Gold Coast. Our girls and boys teams both came second in their Premier Divisions. We are very proud of their commitment to training and the hard work and character...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Leadership
What does leadership mean to you? How important is it to lead positively?  Leading positively is crucial as it sets the tone for the entire community and fosters a culture of respect, collaboration and growth. At Avondale School, we take pride in our student leaders and are dedicated to building...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Primary Week of Worship
Our Olympic themed week of worship 'Going for Gold' has been happening all week in our Primary School! Our special guest Pr Jonny has delved into the importance of serving God, embracing love for others, and embodying the qualities of a good friend. He reminded us of the significance of...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Year 12 Business Services Escape Room Excursion
The Year 12 Business Services class put into practice some of the theory learned in their current module ‘Apply Critical Thinking Skills in a Team Environment’. The class voted on which room they wanted to experience, and opted for the 'expert' level room, even though they were advised that very...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Year 11 PROPEL Excursion to RhemaFM
On Tuesday, the Year 11 PROPEL class visited the Rhema FM Christian radio station studios in Warrabrook as part of their English and Work Studies unit. The visit focused on media, communication, and the role of bias in programming. Students learned how the station operates, engaged in activities to record...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Year 10 Geography Beach Excursion
Year 10 visited Stockton Beach on Tuesday to study coastal erosion and the management strategies implemented to protect this coastline. During their visit, the students drew a field sketch, created a 3D model using materials on the beach and used various geographical fieldwork equipment, including a barometer, a clinometer, and...
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