The View

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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Friday, 08 May 2026

Moon Joy: Looking Up With Wonder
Our youngest daughter has long been enamoured with the moon. There have been countless nights where a last-minute request before bed has involved a trip outside to say “goodnight moon”. A moon sighting during the day elicits its own special squeal of delight. Each moon observation is loudly declared and...
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Friday, 01 May 2026

Still Worth The Risk
I’m a bit excited. I bought a new skateboard last week. The 'track my parcel' option tells me it should arrive today. As a teenager my skateboard went everywhere with me. I rode it everyday and I even had a half pipe built from scrap plywood in my front yard....
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Friday, 24 Apr 2026

Supporting Our Children Through Social Challenges
One of the most important parts of growing up, but also one of the most challenging, is learning how to navigate relationships. Friendships bring joy and a sense of belonging, but they can also bring disappointment, misunderstandings, and hurt. As parents and educators, our role is not to remove these...
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Thursday, 02 Apr 2026

Rebranded Through Christ
This term our Chapels have seen students engaging with meaningful and connected themes. In Primary Chapel the focus has been 'Walking on Sunshine', exploring how God’s presence brings light into our lives, filling us with hope, joy, and direction each day. Students have been encouraged to see that even in...
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