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Friday, 16 Feb 2024

Year 5 Musical Special Guest
During Year 5 Music class this week students got to meet with Blake Robinson, a former teacher at Avondale School. Blake Robinson, also known as Blakus, is an award-winning Australian composer for media. Currently, Blake spends most of his time working closely with directors and editors to create custom music...
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Friday, 09 Feb 2024

A Foundation to Build On
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Friday, 02 Feb 2024

Doorways to the Unknown
As I walked around the school this week and opened doors to classrooms, I have been surprised and delighted at the excitement and fun behind each door - Our PROPEL students setting up their work spaces; Year 7 students in bootcamps, receiving their school iPads; Masses of students cheering and...
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Friday, 02 Feb 2024

Opening Celebration
Starting 2024 together in worship. Opening Celebration took place Friday morning in the Multi-Purpose Centre, with Years 1-12 together and a word from the Head of Campus Ministries, Pr Chappo! We're excited for what this year will bring.
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Friday, 02 Feb 2024

Welcome Week
There was a buzz of activity as Avondale School returned for 2024 this week. We hope you felt welcome and are ready for the year ahead! Let's do this!
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Friday, 08 Dec 2023

Be the Light at Christmas
During winter I had to say goodbye to my beautiful mum. I spent several weeks with her as she slowly slipped away. During those precious days and weeks there was a constant stream of people who came to visit from near and far. At a time when I was overcome...
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Friday, 08 Dec 2023

Salvation Army Food Drive
Thank you to all the families who donated to the Salvation Army Food Drive. Your generosity will support and bring joy to many less fortunate families this Christmas.
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Friday, 08 Dec 2023

Secondary Basketball Nationals
Last week 185 teams with a total of over 2,000 students from around Australia descended on the Gold Coast to participate in the Australian School Basketball Championships. Avondale School entered 6 teams with 57 students from Year 7 through to 12. Our students have been training throughout the year and...
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Friday, 08 Dec 2023

Year 4 Aussie Day
Year 4 celebrated Aussie Day last week to conclude their Geography unit on Australia. They participated in lots of activities that included sack racing, dunny relay, thong tossing, line dancing, baking ANZAC biscuits and a game of AFL. The students had a sausage sizzle at lunchtime followed by a game...
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