Secondary News

Friday, 02 Aug 2024

Cobar STORMCo Trip
Students from Avondale School recently set out to run STORMCo in Cobar for the 26th consecutive year. Avondale has an incredible legacy in Cobar and has built strong relationships in the community. Our team of 31 students plus an incredible group of staff was welcomed back for 2024 with enthusiasm...
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Friday, 05 July 2024

School Captains on Radio
Yesterday, our Secondary School Captains, Ebony D and Caleb M were Co-Hosts for the 'Next Gen Program' on the Christian Radio Station Rhema FM (99.7). Our Captains spoke with wisdom and insight on many topics related to their generation and they certainly did our school, their families and God proud....
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Friday, 28 June 2024

Secondary Cultural Week
This week our Secondary Campus celebrated diversity and unity during Cultural Week! Our students lit up the stage with vibrant cultural dances and delighted taste buds with a feast of global flavors. From traditional performances to delicious dishes, it was a week of embracing and honouring our rich cultural tapestry....
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Friday, 21 June 2024

Inaugural Secondary Chess Competition
The inaugural Secondary Chess Competition was held this week in the MPC gymnasium with 24 participants. Students from Years 7-10 played in an open competition for 7 rounds. There were many very close and exciting games where students learnt quickly from their mistakes. New strategies were employed and lessons learnt....
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Friday, 14 June 2024

Year 12 PROPEL Visit Local Heroes
Year 12 PROPEL students have had the opportunity to visit some local heroes in the past two weeks as part of their English Studies module, aiming to learn about some of the areas of need in the local community. Dee from Hunter Wildlife Rescue invited the students to visit her...
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Friday, 14 June 2024

Year 9 & 10 Music Concert
On Wednesday night students from the Year 9 and 10 Elective Music classes braved the cold and performed in an outstanding concert that showcased their growing talents. Students were assessed on their chosen piece for the evening as they performed before a huge audience of friends and family in the...
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Friday, 07 June 2024

Secondary HRIS Senior Boys Basketball
Well done to our senior boys who won the grand final at the HRIS Basketball Opens in Sydney this week!
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Friday, 07 June 2024

ASSA Basketball Gala
On Wednesday our U15s basketball teams travelled interstate to participate in the Adventist Schools Sports Association Basketball Gala Day on the Gold Coast. Our girls and boys teams both came second in their Premier Divisions. We are very proud of their commitment to training and the hard work and character...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Year 12 Business Services Escape Room Excursion
The Year 12 Business Services class put into practice some of the theory learned in their current module ‘Apply Critical Thinking Skills in a Team Environment’. The class voted on which room they wanted to experience, and opted for the 'expert' level room, even though they were advised that very...
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