Kindergarten at Avondale School

FEES

Payment of Term 1 school fees is due on Friday February 5, 2027. Fee accounts will be emailed to you in early January. Fees are due on the first Friday of each subsequent term. Any enquiries regarding fees should be directed to the Business Office on 02 4977 0200.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

All Kindergarten students wear the Avondale School sport uniform each day.

This choice supports our play-based, flexible learning approach, allowing children to move freely and comfortably throughout the day.

It also builds confidence and independence during the important transition to school. The simple, easy-to-manage design helps young students dress themselves and handle toileting with greater ease.

Full uniform details here and at the The School Locker Uniform Shop.

LUNCHES

Parents are welcome to pack a nutritious lunch for their child, which can be stored in our dedicated student fridge.

We also have a school canteen offering pre-ordered meals available at both recess and lunchtime. Orders are placed easily online via MunchMonitor. You'll receive step-by-step instructions to set up your account before your child starts school.

Visit The Munchery (School Canteen).

COMMUNICATION

We provide a weekly Newsletter which covers Kindy to Year 12 and is emailed out to parents each Friday.

The Avondale School Facebook Page Facebook Page is one way we keep in touch with school updates.

At the beginning of the year you will also be given access to SEQTA Engage, our parent portal.

VISITOR SIGN IN

If you visit the school during school hours (other than dropping off or picking up your child), it is important that you sign in at the Office and sign out again when you leave. This is a WHS requirement. A visitor’s label is required to be worn while on campus.

VOLUNTEERS & PARENT HELPERS

All Volunteers and Parent Helpers are required to complete a Volunteer’s Agreement Form. To apply to volunteer at the school, please read and complete the form. You will then receive a confirmation email once you’re cleared to volunteer at school.

TRANSPORT

The NSW Government offers subsidised travel for eligible students on bus or rail. A subsidy is also available for transport to and from school in private vehicles where there is no public transport. Parents wishing their children to travel by bus or rail will need to apply for a School Opal Card online at Transport NSW. Once approved, the School Opal card will be sent to the address provided on the application. Students must have a Student Opal card to catch the school bus. The bus company that services our School is Hunter Valley Buses (Morisset Depot).

Information on routes, times and bus numbers can be obtained at CDC Buses or by phoning Hunter Valley Buses (Morisset Depot) on 02 4973 2114.

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

The school has an on-campus outside school care option during school terms and during the holiday breaks. For more information, phone 0437 800 127, email avondale@oshclub.com.au, or visit here.

Current costs and details are as follows:

Before School 7.00am - 9.00am $18

After School Bell Time - 6.00pm $22

Holiday Programs 7.00am - 6.00pm $55

CONSENT2GO

Updating Your Details and Your Child’s Medical InformationConsent2Go is a digital platform which easily enables you to keep your child’s health records accurate and provide consent for school events, excursions, and camps. At the beginning of the year, you will receive a personalised email inviting you to complete a profile update for your child/children. We request both parents/guardians follow the instructions in the email to update their contact information and their child/children’s information to ensure we have accurate information to support us in the care of your child. If you would like a profile update invitation sent to you at any time throughout the year so that you can update your details and/or your child’s details, please contact the school to request a link to be sent to you. Alternatively, you can update your details at any time via the app.

SICK BAY

If your child is unwell, the best place for them is home. If your child becomes unwell at School, the class teacher will send him/her to the Sick Bay for attention. The Office will phone you if your child needs to be collected. It is important that you keep your phone numbers and emergency contacts (someone other than yourself) up-to-date via Consent2Go.

UNWELL CHILD

If your child has vomited or has a fever, it is best if you keep them at home for 24 hours to be sure that they are no longer contagious.

MEDICATION

If a child needs to take medication, parents should complete a Medication Authority Form, which is available at the Office. Medication that needs to be taken at School must be in its original container, clearly marked with your child’s name, name of medication, prescribing doctor’s name, prescription number, dosage required and times to be taken. The medication will be stored in the Sick Bay or, if necessary, the staffroom fridge.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND ALLERGIES

If your child has a serious medical condition, asthma or allergy it is important that you provide the school with up-to-date information via Consent2Go. In the case of life-threatening conditions, an Action Plan signed by your doctor with a current photo of your child, should be provided on a yearly basis. It is the responsibility of caregivers to ensure that EpiPens and medication are kept current.

CAMPUS MINISTRIES & WELLBEING

We are here to support your child every step of the way. Our dedicated Campus Ministries team is fully committed to the wellbeing of every student, from Kindergarten to Year 12. The team - including Counsellors, Chaplains, and Gateway Campus Church Pastors - provides mentoring, counselling, discipleship, and Christ-centred spiritual guidance.

Students can access our Counsellors from Kindergarten onwards for ongoing support with mental health and overall wellbeing. Similarly, our Chaplains and Pastors offer personal spiritual guidance through one-on-one interactions and engaging programs, such as Chapels, Week of Worships, Church Services and Bible Studies.

We're here to journey alongside your family, helping your child grow in faith, resilience, and joy.

Visit Pastoral Care Team.

MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES

Students in Kindy participate in 30 minutes of music and dance each week. During this time they will be exposed to a variety of percussion instruments, drums, xylophones and metalophones, along with singing and dancing.

As they move through Primary School, they will delve into the violin, keyboard, ukulele, bucket drumming, along with the opportunity to join a primary choir, ukulele club, brass band and string ensemble.

Private tuition is also available for students wishing to grow their skills in instruments such as piano, voice, drumming, guitar, brass, wind and string instruments.

SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

Alongside our excellent on-campus sporting facilities and programs, Avondale School is proud to be a member of the Hunter Region Independent Schools (HRIS). This opens up exciting opportunities to compete in a wide range of sports, from Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country to Basketball, Volleyball and Football.

Through HRIS, students gain a clear pathway to higher-level competitions, including the Association of Independent Co-Educational Schools (AICES), Combined Independent Schools (CIS) events, and NSW All-Schools championships.

We've celebrated student successes right up to State level in sports like Hockey, Cross Country, and Athletics—something students can look forward to as they grow and develop their talents!

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

From Kindergarten onwards, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

In Primary, this is brought to life with hands-on tools tailored to each stage:

Stage 1: Bee-Bots, Blue-Bots, and Spheros for early coding and directional thinking
Stage 2: Lego Robotics for building and programming
Stage 3: M-Bots and Micro:bits for advanced projects

Students create their own games in Scratch, design laser-cut cars using Adobe Illustrator, and code real-world solutions—like exercise step counters or temperature monitors.

From Year 3, every student receives their own iPad to use daily in class. Technology is woven throughout all subjects - not limited to computer labs - so learning stays engaging and relevant.

Our core belief is that technology is simply one powerful tool to support deep understanding and equip students with the skills they need in today's world.