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Friday, 18 Feb 2022

Primary Swimming Carnival

The Primary Swimming Carnival was held at Morisset Pool this week with over 240 students in attendance, supported by many parents along the pool edge. While students were required to sit in Year Levels instead of House groups it didn't affect their performance in the pool. Over the course of...

Friday, 18 Feb 2022

Year 7 Crosslands Camp

The weather forecast was perfect for 84 Year 7 students, along with 16 Year 11 Peer Support leaders and nine Staff who headed out to Crosslands on Monday morning. The 6km hike (thankfully mostly downhill) challenged some, was a new experience for others, while others were keen to jog ahead...

Friday, 11 Feb 2022

Secondary Swimming Carnival

There were lots of screaming and cheering for the Sport Houses on Monday with our annual Swimming Carnival at Wyong Olympic Pool. The new House Captains played an important role in motivating and organising swimmers in each race. Congratulations to Rhiannon D, who broke a butterfly record, Mia W who...

Friday, 11 Feb 2022

Why blend in when you were born to stand out?

Humans have an amazing capacity to blend in. We see children and teenagers dress alike, get similar hairs cuts, talk the same way, and claim to share similar interests. We assume that if we blend in, we will belong. But is this really belonging? Author Brene Brown says, “Fitting in...

Monday, 07 Feb 2022

New Year, New Opportunities

The heavy rain over the last few days is not ideal for the beginning of the school year but is perfect for ornate burrowing frogs. I heard the familiar call last night and headed into the dark and rain with my torch to find these amazing frogs in my pond....

Friday, 03 Dec 2021

Knowing Our Why

This week, and in the coming days, we are celebrating important milestones. Kindy Concert, a milestone at the conclusion of our children’s first year of 'big school'. Year 6 and Year 12 Graduations, milestones that recognise and celebrate the end of a season, and the beginning of a new adventure...

Friday, 26 Nov 2021

Christmas is Coming

Outside, darkness has fallen like a veil hiding secrets till the morning. Each step on the way home from school has a crunch sound, similar to that of the sweetest icy pole being crunched between my teeth. Small, white flakes drift down from the canopy of heaven landing on my...

Friday, 19 Nov 2021

Joy on the Journey

As the year draws to a close, schools naturally focus on achievement as tests are marked, reports are compiled and awards are conferred. We acknowledge excellence. An important part of our Mission at Avondale School is for each student to achieve their God-given potential. We want our students to find...

Friday, 12 Nov 2021

HSC Exams

What if I fail?  What if I’m not good enough? What if I never receive what I'm praying for? The Year 12 students finally got to start their HSC exams on Tuesday this week. Each of them has probably experienced the stress and anxiety associated with fear. The fear of...

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