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Friday, 05 June 2026

Primary National Simultaneous Storytime
Last week our library hosted National Simultaneous Storytime, an event held annually across Australia at midday, where students all read the same book at the same time. The Early Learning Centre through to Year 4 were invited to attend our reading of this year's book, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller,...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

When Things Fall Apart
“Mr Petersen, my project fell apart…” Inwardly, I smiled. This was one of the best things that could happen. “Why did your project fall apart?” I asked in reply. The student considered the alignment of the paddle pop sticks, coated in way too much PVA glue, and began poking at...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

Secondary Athletics Carnival
On Monday, despite initial concerns that rain would disrupt the annual Secondary Athletics Carnival held at Mingara Athletics Track, the weather remained clear throughout the day. As a result, we were able to successfully complete almost all scheduled track and field events. Throughout the carnival, several students achieved outstanding performances...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

Primary Leaders Attend GRIP Conference
The Year 6 student leaders recently travelled to Newcastle to attend the GRIP Leadership Conference. The conference focused on developing positive leadership skills, encouraging our leaders to listen to others, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully to school improvement. Throughout the day, our leaders gained valuable insights into the importance of...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

Year 9 Challenge Sunrise Event
On Wednesday morning, Year 9, along with their parents, caregivers and mentors, drove through the darkness to Catherine Hill Bay for the Challenge Sunrise event. While it was a foggy morning and the sun didn’t show itself, it was still a special time for reflection as Mr Alt spoke of...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

SES Volunteers Visit Kindy
Last Thursday, Kindy students had a very exciting visit from the SES as part of their 'E Week' learning experiences. The SES volunteers shared about their important role within the community and organised three engaging hands-on activities for the children, including a pretend search and rescue using clues, learning about...
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Friday, 22 May 2026

More Than a Picture
This week we enjoyed School Photo Day. Across the campus there were nicely pressed uniforms, brushed hair (which must be nice for those that have it!), straightened ties, bright smiles and many reminders from teachers to “stand still just for a moment!” For many families, these photos will become treasured...
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Friday, 22 May 2026

Multicultural Connection Day
This week, our school community celebrated Multicultural Connection Day, highlighting the rich diversity that makes Avondale School such a special place.Students enjoyed a wonderful range of cultural foods, music, and performances from around the world. We are sincerely grateful to the parents, staff and students who contributed their time and...
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Friday, 22 May 2026

Year 2 Reptile Park Excursion
This term, Year 2 have been learning about life cycles through the study of animals and plants. On Monday, students brought this learning to life during their visit to the Australian Reptile Park, where they explored and observed a wide variety of animals. Throughout the day, students learned from park...
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