Secondary News

Friday, 12 Sept 2025

Year 10 Snow Camp
Our Year 10 students recently braved the snow and the slopes on an unforgettable camp to Perisher. It was a trip filled with fun, laughter, a few spectacular falls, and plenty of moments that will be remembered for years to come. From the moment we arrived the students were challenged...
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Friday, 12 Sept 2025

Year 12 HSC Music Showcase
Last Thursday night, the HSC Music class of 2025 presented a packed showcase concert featuring pieces they have been preparing for their practical HSC Exam, which arrives on Monday! Flamingos Live in Newcastle was the venue for the occasion, serving delicious food and creating a relaxing atmosphere. Our students shared...
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Friday, 05 Sept 2025

Year 12 PROPEL Local Heroes Presentation
Last week, Avondale School’s Year 12 PROPEL students took centre stage as they hosted the Local Heroes Evening—an inspiring celebration that highlighted the heart of our community while showcasing the remarkable growth of our students. Culminating a term and a half of hard work, planning, and teamwork, the event reflected...
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Friday, 05 Sept 2025

Year 11 Biology Field Trip
This week our Year 11 Biology students headed to Catherine Hill Bay for a field trip that perfectly combined science and sunshine. Under clear skies and warm spring weather, students investigated the rocky shore environment, measuring both biotic and abiotic factors. Using transect lines, they surveyed species diversity and observed...
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Friday, 05 Sept 2025

Secondary ACT Mountain Bike Championship
Last week, a group of 35 students travelled to Canberra to compete in the 2025 ACT Mountain Bike Championship, held the following day. Despite the cold, windy conditions and the demanding nature of the event, our students displayed remarkable determination, teamwork, and resilience. We are proud to celebrate the success...
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Friday, 29 Aug 2025

Secondary Week of Worship
Week of Worship (WOW) is always a highlight on the school calendar. It’s such a joy to bring students together each day to worship, pray, have fun, and hear a meaningful spiritual message.This week, Pr Adam Shulz from Macquarie College has been encouraging students to get to know Jesus 'IRL'...
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Friday, 22 Aug 2025

Year 12 Business Services Zoo Excursion
The Year 12 Business Services class braved the wet weather to celebrate the near completion of their Certificate III Business with a visit to Taronga Zoo. This learning experience consolidated several of the modules covered in the course, and marked the beginning of their final unit, Work Effectively in a...
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Friday, 22 Aug 2025

Year 11 Geography Field Trip
The Year 11 Geography class embarked on a field trip to Port Stephens last week, on Thursday and Friday. There were extreme weather warnings for Thursday, and although this altered our morning plans, we were fortunate to be able to engage in fieldwork activities for the rest of the trip....
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Friday, 15 Aug 2025

Secondary Campus Celebrate Science Week
National Science Week on the Secondary Campus was packed with activities that sparked curiosity, celebrated creativity, and showed why Science is a pathway to innovation and exciting careers. The week kicked off with BIG SCIENCE at the Courts and Oval, featuring butane bottle rockets and the dramatic metaphorical 'explosion' of...
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