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Friday, 06 Dec 2024

Leaving a Legacy
The word legacy is often defined as "the long-lasting impact of particular events and actions". At Avondale School, one such legacy is our cherished tradition of the Kindy Concert, which has been one of our defining moments for students, staff, and families for over 20 years. This treasured event exemplifies...
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Friday, 06 Dec 2024

20th Kindy Concert
We are so proud of our Kindy cast and crew! What a fantastic concert on Wednesday night in the 20th consecutive We Are His Treasure Christmas Concert, showing their love of Jesus through the true meaning of Christmas.
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Friday, 06 Dec 2024

Year 10 Jindabyne Camp
Year 10 Camp to Jindabyne last week was an adventure-packed trip filled with outdoor activities, breath taking landscapes, and valuable team-building moments. Activities included a remarkable 14km hike up to Australia’s highest peak – Mt Kosciuszko and a bobsled at Thredbo, cycling around and kayaking on Lake Jindabyne, and a...
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Friday, 06 Dec 2024

Year 4 Aussie Day
Year 4 celebrated the conclusion of their Geography Unit on Australia with a fun-filled day dressed in Aussie colours and enjoying a variety of Australian-themed activities. Despite the Australian sun at its peak, the students enthusiastically participated in ANZAC biscuit making, line dancing, footy, dunny races, sack races, thong tossing,...
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Friday, 06 Dec 2024

Year 5 Laser Cup Challenge
On Wednesday morning, the much-anticipated Year 5 Laser Cup Challenge took place. After a rainy start to the day, the skies cleared just in time for the races to begin. The students, guided by Mrs Rijavec, had worked hard to design and create their laser-cut cars, following the engineering design...
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Friday, 29 Nov 2024

When You’re Hit by a Bus
When my youngest son was starting university we were well-prepared. We had planned, mapped and researched. However, on his first day, Newcastle experienced torrential rain. I worried about how my young driver would cope with not only navigating unfamiliar territory, but also dangerous conditions. He left with plenty of time...
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Friday, 29 Nov 2024

Year 12 Cambodia Service Trip
Our recent service trip to Cambodia was an unforgettable experience that combined historical learning, community service, and cultural exchange. Students began by visiting the Killing Fields and S21, gaining a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s history and the challenges it continues to face. This perspective set the tone for our service...
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Friday, 29 Nov 2024

Year 6 E-Day
What an incredible day it was! E-Day 2024 exceeded all expectations, thanks to the amazing effort from all Year 6 students. The event was buzzing with creativity, with a fantastic variety of stalls, delicious food, refreshing drinks, fun face painting, and wonderful hand made crafts that kept everyone entertained during...
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Friday, 29 Nov 2024

Year 11 Prefects Attend the Global Leadership Summit
On Monday this week ten of our Secondary School student leaders had the opportunity to participate in the newly launched Next Gen branch of the Global Leadership Summit. The Campus Ministries team took our students to Wahroonga Adventist School where they were also joined by a third group from Mountain...
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