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Friday, 04 Nov 2022

Going the Extra Mile
The word 'marathon' (26 miles) comes from the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek messenger. The legend states that he was sent to run from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle of Marathon (in which he had just fought) that...
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Friday, 28 Oct 2022

To Serve or not to Serve
Why do we focus on service with our Avondale School students? Is it important? What is the benefit of serving others rather than yourself?  “Through the service of men and women and boys and girls, God’s work is done”. President Spencer W. Kimball explained: “God does notice us, and he...
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Friday, 28 Oct 2022

Primary HRIS Basketball
The two Avondale Senior (Years 5 & 6) Basketball teams played in the biggest ever basketball competition in Newcastle this week. There were 16 teams in the Boys Division and 15 in the Girls Division. The day started well with both teams winning their first game. With increased confidence both...
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Friday, 28 Oct 2022

Year 9 Bungonia Camp
Last week we had our Year 9 Bungonia Camp and our students faced their fears and challenged themselves in ways they had never done before. They had the opportunity to abseil, go caving, participate in team initiates and learn the art of orienteering. We were blessed with the rain holding...
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Friday, 21 Oct 2022

Obstacles and Open Doors
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Friday, 21 Oct 2022

Kindy Bike Day
The Kindy Bike Day was held this week with an amazing bike track set up with cones, traffic signs, speed signs, pedestrian crossing, balloon tunnel and, of course, pot holes! Students had their awareness stretched as they rode around the track with safety in mind. Some students were spoken to...
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Friday, 21 Oct 2022

Kindy and Year 1 Sports Day
The Kindy and Year 1 Sports Day was held last Friday with a delayed start due to showers. Once the showers cleared everyone had a great day. Parents were amazed at the fast pace of the Kindys in the 1km Cross Country event. All students enjoyed the 9 different activity...
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Friday, 21 Oct 2022

Year 2 Digital Technology
Year 2 have started Term 4 in an exciting way! Students enjoyed programming the Sphero Mini Robots during Digital Technology and will learn lots more about these over the coming weeks.
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Friday, 21 Oct 2022

Year 9 Challenge Sunrise Ceremony
The Year 9 students had their Sunrise Ceremony last Friday as part of the 'Challenge' wellbeing program. This is a critical time in a teenager’s development, where that Year 9 going into Year 10 period means as students they further take that step into adulthood. The Challenge wellbeing program provides...
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