Primary News

Friday, 23 May 2025

National Simultaneous Storytime
On Wednesday our students joined thousands of children across Australia to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime. This year’s story, The Truck Cat, marked 25 years of National Simultaneous Storytime in Australia. The Truck Cat captivated our young readers with its fun tale and engaging illustrations, while also exploring deep themes of...
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Friday, 23 May 2025

Year 5 The Rocks History Excursion
Year 5 had a great time at The Rocks in Sydney last Thursday. The rain cleared at just the right time to let us wander the streets and learn what life was like for those who lived in The Rocks in the 18th and 19th centuries. We got a glimpse...
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Friday, 09 May 2025

HRIS Cross Country
Avondale School was proud to once again host the annual HRIS Cross Country event—this year held on a different course at Avondale University to avoid as much mud as possible. Despite the challenging conditions, the day ran smoothly. The competition among the 20 participating schools was incredibly close. Our Primary...
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Friday, 02 May 2025

Kids' Lit Quiz
​Avondale School's Kids' Lit Quiz teams had a fantastic day at the Newcastle regional heat hosted on our very own campus this Thursday. Competing against 15 teams from 7 schools, our students showcased their literary knowledge with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Children’s author Nat Amoore, was an incredibly fun and enthusiastic...
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Friday, 02 May 2025

ANZAC Day March
Thank you to our students, families and our extended school community for being a part of the ANZAC Day march at Dora Creek last Friday. We're thankful and honoured to be able to pause and remember all those that fought for many of the freedoms we have today.
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Friday, 11 Apr 2025

Primary Cross Country
What a stunning morning for our Primary Cross Country yesterday! Huge congratulations to all our students for their effort, determination, and fantastic runs on the day. A big thank you to our amazing school community - your cheers, support, and energy made it extra special for our young runners!
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Friday, 04 Apr 2025

Primary Art Exhibition
The theme for this year's Primary Art Exhibition was 'Shine your Light' and it was great to see so many talented students doing just that. Collectively, the students have helped to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates our cultures, challenges and interests. At a total of 138 entries,...
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Friday, 04 Apr 2025

Kindy Firefighters Visit
The Kindies enjoyed a visit from our local firefighters this week. They taught us about making safe choices in our home and what to do if their house is on fire. We learnt to "Stop! Drop! Cover! and Roll!" if our clothes are on fire and to “Get down low...
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Friday, 21 Mar 2025

Year 2 Science Incursion
Last Friday, Year 2 students participated in a Science incursion led by Dr Jason Morton and his team from Avondale University. The incursion was a fantastic hands-on learning experience, where students rotated through three engaging science activities that enhanced their understanding of living things.The first activity involved students examining animal...
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