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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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Friday, 26 June 2026

What Does Success Look Like?
Recently, I came across a story from the FIFA World Cup that made me stop and think about how we define success. Cape Verde, a small island nation making its World Cup debut, was drawn against Spain, one of the strongest teams in the world. Few gave Cape Verde much...
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Friday, 19 June 2026

"I've got a golden ticket!" - Charlie Bucket
The excitement of the win and the accountability we choose with the opportunities given will be illustrated in the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, at our school musical production next week. While Wonka's chocolate factory is filled with wonder, imagination, and excitement, the story ultimately highlights something much...
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Friday, 12 June 2026

Rear-View Mirror
Have you ever noticed how small the rear-view mirror is compared to the front windscreen of your car? There is a good reason for that. While it is important to glance occasionally at what is behind us, it would be incredibly dangerous to drive while staring continuously into the rear-view...
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Friday, 05 June 2026

Reconciliation Week – Walking Forward Together
This week, as we acknowledge Reconciliation Week, our school community has the privilege of celebrating and unveiling beautiful new artworks that will now become part of the story and identity of Avondale School. These artworks were developed through a collaborative process involving a team of students, including First Nations students,...
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Friday, 29 May 2026

When Things Fall Apart
“Mr Petersen, my project fell apart…” Inwardly, I smiled. This was one of the best things that could happen. “Why did your project fall apart?” I asked in reply. The student considered the alignment of the paddle pop sticks, coated in way too much PVA glue, and began poking at...
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Friday, 22 May 2026

More Than a Picture
This week we enjoyed School Photo Day. Across the campus there were nicely pressed uniforms, brushed hair (which must be nice for those that have it!), straightened ties, bright smiles and many reminders from teachers to “stand still just for a moment!” For many families, these photos will become treasured...
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Friday, 15 May 2026

Even When We Don’t See It
This past week we have been celebrating Week of Worship (WOW) across our Primary Campus. WOW is like having Chapel every day for a whole week, and it’s one of the highlights of the year for our Campus Ministry Team. Students get very excited, we welcome a guest speaker, there...
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