The View

Friday, 13 Feb 2026

The Threads That Hold the Tapestry Together
How often have you watched a movie that truly leaves a lasting impact? I recently watched David at the cinema, and it was a wonderful film, full of meaning, depth, and an incredible soundtrack to tie it all together. One scene stood out to me in particular, where David’s mother...
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Friday, 06 Feb 2026

Belonging: More Than Fitting In
As a teenager in the 1990s, I owned a white pair of basketball boots with a bright green swoosh splashed down the side, just like everyone else did in one form or another. They had enormous tongues: thick, padded, and proudly sticking out well above the laces. From a distance,...
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Friday, 30 Jan 2026

Created to Contribute
Aboriginal speaker Eddy Kneebone once shared a powerful insight about traditional life among Aboriginal people living close to the land. He explained that each young person in the tribe was entrusted with a vital piece of knowledge; perhaps the location of a hidden waterhole, the medicinal properties of a certain...
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Thursday, 11 Dec 2025

Glory to God
As the words “Joyful, joyful” rang out across our campus and fireworks burst into the damp night sky, I experienced a moment of deep gratitude. Another beautiful Community Christmas Carols program had come to life. Throughout the evening, guests, families and performers shared how much they loved the atmosphere: the...
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Friday, 05 Dec 2025

Peace is Coming
It’s only fitting that the value we are focusing on as a school this week is 'peace'. I’m sure I am not the only one whose life is feeling anything but peaceful right now. For many of us, it’s arguably the busiest time of the year; trying to finish the...
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Friday, 28 Nov 2025

Choosing Responsibility When No One Is Watching
Recently, I watched a Year 7 student quietly walk through the locker bay after lunch. In his hand was a piece of rubbish that I knew wasn’t his. No one had asked him to pick it up. No teacher was nearby. No friends were watching. He just did it, and...
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Friday, 21 Nov 2025

A Teacher’s Gratitude
I’m fortunate to experience Avondale School through two lenses—as a parent and as a teacher. My children, Mahalia and Jett, are students here, and I’ve taught both Year 4 and Year 2 on the Primary Campus. This unique dual role allows me to witness firsthand the richness of Avondale’s student-focused learning...
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Friday, 14 Nov 2025

The Courage to Begin
Has there ever been a skill or activity that you were interested in but decided against trying because you felt that you didn’t have the ability to master it or were worried about failing? Perhaps, you commenced and stopped after the first few attempts because the progress that you made...
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Friday, 07 Nov 2025

The 1 Percenters
From 1908 to 2003, British Cycling had won just a single gold medal at the Olympics, and had never won the Tour de France. They were the laughing stock in world cycling. Manufacturers refused to sell to the team for fear it would hurt sales. Then in comes a man...
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