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Friday, 02 Dec 2022

Year 4 Aussie Day
Year 4 had their Aussie Day celebrations this week as part of their HSIE unit. They participated in all things Australian including Bin Cricket, Oztag, The Nutbush dance and making ANZAC biscuits. The students had a sausage sizzle for lunch followed by a game of Aussie trivia and finished the day...
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Friday, 02 Dec 2022

Year 5 Laser Cup Challenge
Year 5 participated in the annual Laser Cup Challenge this week when they competed against the entire year level to win the coveted title, Laser Cup Champion. Students individually designed and created their cars, and were encouraged to test and improve on their design. Well done to all Year 5...
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Friday, 25 Nov 2022

Investing for the Future
I had the privilege of working at Avondale School in the Year 2000 for one year, before going to Queensland. That was 22 years ago.  Since then, the school has added considerable infrastructure, such as the iCentre, a state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose Centre and Trade School, to name a few. Construction on the...
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Friday, 25 Nov 2022

Year 12 Crosslands Retreat
The Year 12 Retreat at Crosslands Youth and Convention Centre provided an opportunity for the new Year 12 cohort to reconnect and refocus for the year that is ahead. The beautiful surroundings were enjoyed by students and staff alike, with many opting in to the sunrise walks with Mr Kunz...
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Friday, 18 Nov 2022

Unbridled Joy
Last week, the youngest member of my family turned one and enjoyed her first birthday party. It was a small occasion consisting of our immediate family, one set of grandparents and a visiting aunt and cousin. The company was lovely, the present opening wonderful, but the moment that will live...
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Friday, 18 Nov 2022

Meet the PROPEL Team
As we near the end of 2022, we look forward to the new year with much excitement as we launch our first PROPEL cohort for 2023! We are delighted to introduce you to the PROPEL team – a group of energetic education specialists who eagerly support students to achieve their HSC and prepare...
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Friday, 11 Nov 2022

Justice
Our children and young people are part of a generation who see the world differently to their parents. They have at their finger-tips technology that allows them to find information readily, stay in constant contact with others and see news unfolding in real time. While this has its disadvantages, it...
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Friday, 11 Nov 2022

Year 12 Formal
Year 12 students had their formal this week at Hunter Valley Crowne Plaza. We are very proud of our students in what they have achieved in their final year of schooling and the formal was a great celebration of the Class of 2022.
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Friday, 11 Nov 2022

Secondary Coding Club
Last Thursday lunchtime we held our first session of Coding Club in the Secondary technology room. We had an amazing turnout of thirteen students who were keen to embark on a journey into the world of coding. We discussed the possibilities for coding club over the next twelve months and...
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