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Friday, 28 Mar 2025

They Grow Up So Fast
This past weekend, my family enjoyed having lunch on Saturday with the grandparents at their home. We intentionally seek to do this each week. Heading to Grandma’s and Grandpa’s is something we all look forward to. With the meal and clean up over, the kids settled into play as the...
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Friday, 21 Mar 2025

Empowering Others
Last week, the Campus Ministry team had the privilege of assisting our fabulous Year 12s as they ran their Week of Worship. It was so great to see all their hard work finally come to fruition after the many hours put in behind the scenes.  The truth is the whole...
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Friday, 14 Mar 2025

"Do what you want to do, be what you want to be."
In today’s world, the road to a successful career looks different for everyone—and that’s something to celebrate. Unlike the past, where careers followed rigid, predictable paths, students today have more freedom and opportunity than ever before. Whether they're aiming for university, a trade, a creative pursuit, or launching their own...
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Friday, 07 Mar 2025

The Power of Language, Learning, and Leadership
As a teacher and Stage 6 Coordinator, I have dedicated many years to teaching languages. In today’s world, where online translation apps are prevalent, many wonder about the relevance of learning a language. My passion for languages goes beyond mere communication; it is deeply intertwined with culture and traditions. I...
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Friday, 28 Feb 2025

2025 Chapel Themes
This year, our Secondary Chapel theme is Mosaic. A mosaic is made up of different pieces, each unique in shape, colour, and size. When all the pieces are put together, they form a beautiful picture. In the same way, our lives are made up of different experiences, strengths, and people....
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Friday, 21 Feb 2025

Year 7 & 12: A Journey of Growth and Teamwork
Year 12 students first embarked on their journey at Crosslands as Year 7 students in 2020, and now, as they approach the end of their high school years, they returned to Crosslands to reflect on how they have grown. Meanwhile, the Year 7 cohort of 2025 attended their first camp...
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Friday, 14 Feb 2025

Creating Ripples
A teacher gave her students a simple task: she handed each of them a small pebble and asked them to drop it into a still pond. As the pebbles disappeared beneath the water, the students watched as ripples spread out, growing wider and wider until they reached the edges of...
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Thursday, 12 Dec 2024

Unexpected Places
As I watch the Kindy Concert each year I delight in the story of Jesus’ birth as it comes to life. We see a cast of adorable angels, shepherds, wisemen, Mary and Joseph and many more sharing the news that Jesus came to rescue His people. I love the surprise...
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Friday, 06 Dec 2024

Leaving a Legacy
The word legacy is often defined as "the long-lasting impact of particular events and actions". At Avondale School, one such legacy is our cherished tradition of the Kindy Concert, which has been one of our defining moments for students, staff, and families for over 20 years. This treasured event exemplifies...
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