Secondary News

Friday, 15 Nov 2024

Year 12 Graduation
Last Friday marked the last day of HSC exams and the Graduation of our Year 12 Class of 2024. Congratulations to our students and may you have a bright future in whatever pathway you choose in life.
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Friday, 08 Nov 2024

Year 11 Music Hear from Local Music Composer
Year 11 Music has just entered into the HSC course, and were treated to a personal presentation by local film composer Blake Robinson, a former teacher at Avondale School. Blake Robinson, also known as Blakus, is an award-winning Australian composer for media. Blake shared about his creative process and that...
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Friday, 08 Nov 2024

Secondary Prefect Leadership Training Day
On Wednesday October 30, a leadership training day was held for newly elected Prefects that provided an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of leadership. Through some fun and engaging activities and discussions, they explored core leadership principles such as communication, responsibility, and empathy. Students also took part in...
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Friday, 01 Nov 2024

Year 9 Bungonia Camp
On Monday last week Year 9 headed south to Bungonia National Park for a week of outdoor adventures. The cold nights didn’t deter them from taking on the challenge of the hike which included the Shoalhaven River, Slot Canyon and boulders. Siena C and Isaac F were crowned King and...
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Friday, 25 Oct 2024

Music Ensembles Take Avondale Uni Church
This past weekend our creative students from Years 3-12 came together for a vibrant worship service at Avondale Uni Church, showcasing their musical talents. The event featured uplifting performances from the Primary and Secondary Choirs, our Chapel Choir, the Concert Band and String Ensemble that formed our Orchestra, and our...
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Friday, 18 Oct 2024

Year 11 Students Gain Vital First Aid and CPR Skills
This week, our Year 11 PDHPE students, along with the Year 11 PROPEL class, rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on First Aid and CPR training session. Not only did they tick off a key requirement for their courses, but they also walked away with life-saving skills and qualifications they...
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Friday, 20 Sept 2024

Year 12 Business Services Zoo Excursion
The Year 12 Business Services class celebrated the completion of their Certificate III Business modules with a consolidation visit to Taronga Zoo. They engaged in a behind-the-scenes look at how the zoo functions as a business, and some of the data and decisions that impact their approach to marketing. The...
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Friday, 20 Sept 2024

Year 9-12 Music Excursion to Sister Act The Musical
Our Year 9-12 Elective Music classes attended an excursion to the musical Sister Act at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on Wednesday. The students thoroughly enjoyed the vibrant sets, energetic disco numbers, and exceptionally engaging performances. We hope this experience encourages them to continue refining their own skills on stage.
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Friday, 20 Sept 2024

Year 11 PROPEL Get Hands On In Their Learning
This week, Year 11 students in the PROPEL program had the opportunity to immerse themselves in two valuable and memorable experiences as part of their English and Work Studies unit on Travel and Enterprise.  On Monday, the classroom came alive with a visit from Melissa at Avondale University Farm, who...
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