The View

Friday, 18 Sept 2026

Through the Eyes of a Grandparent
This year, my world has changed twice. In January, my son and daughter-in-law welcomed a beautiful little girl, Lexi, into our family. Then, just a few weeks ago, my daughter and son-in-law welcomed their little boy, Theo. Two tiny lives. Two precious babies. And suddenly, I find myself thinking more...
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Friday, 11 Sept 2026

Literacy – Still the Key to Success
As parents and educators, we want our children to be prepared for a future that is changing faster than ever before. New jobs and careers are constantly emerging whilst others are becoming obsolete. Today's students are growing up in a world filled with technology, artificial intelligence, social media, and an...
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Friday, 04 Sept 2026

The Joy of Service: Celebrating Our Primary Volunteers
One of the great joys of my role in Primary is seeing the many parents who generously give their time to support our students and contribute to the life of our school. Throughout the year, parents and volunteers contribute in many different ways. Some are in classrooms listening to children...
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Friday, 28 Aug 2026

Symphony of Stories
I grew up near Portland in the United States, and every year my parents would take me to the Oregon Children’s Symphony. My favourite and most remembered programs were the performances of Peter and the Wolf. I loved the little bird flute, trilling along happily. I remember feeling a scared...
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Friday, 21 Aug 2026

Holy Ground
This week, our Secondary Campus has had the privilege of coming together for Week of Worship. It has been a meaningful time of worship, teaching, reflection, and connection as we have turned our hearts and attention towards God. Throughout the week, Pr Tema has shared powerful messages about what it...
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Friday, 14 Aug 2026

Why am I not dizzy if the Earth is spinning?
I love questions. As a teacher, I get plenty of them every day, some practical, some funny, some that stop me in my tracks. But the best ones are always the ones without an easy answer. With Science Week coming up next week, it's the perfect moment to celebrate that...
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Friday, 07 Aug 2026

More Than a Game
Some would say the sound of a basketball bouncing can become incredibly annoying (although it’s actually not). Not to mention multiple basketballs all bouncing. That is, however, what you will hear if you enter the Avondale School MPC on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday morning from 6.30am. You’ll find the...
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Friday, 31 July 2026

The Beauty of the Process
I grew up with the story of the Little Red Hen. Spoiler alert if you haven’t read it, it’s about a chicken who is making bread - which is weird, because chickens have no hands. But it’s a children’s story, so anything is possible.  The Little Red Hen asks for...
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Friday, 03 July 2026

Three Things We Want Every Student to Know About Integrity
1. Integrity requires courage.Integrity is revealed in the choices we make when no one is watching and when following the crowd would be easier. It takes courage to stand up for what is right, even when others don't. It takes courage to include the student who is left out, to...
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