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Friday, 13 May 2022

Year 10 Work Experience
Year 10 students spent all of last week at a range of Work Experience venues everywhere from Penrith, to Somersby, and up to Maitland. Despite a few little hiccups with sickness and COVID alerts, students seemed to have really functioned well in the adult working world. Mrs Lindsay visited quite...
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Friday, 13 May 2022

Year 7 Canberra Trip
Five a.m. is an early start to be at school, but that was when the Year 7 Canberra (Year 6 makeup) trip started. Thanks to families for braving the cold and early hour to get students there on time. Our amazing students engaged with enthusiasm and positivity in many activities, like creating...
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Friday, 06 May 2022

​Turn Off the Technology
When I think back to my childhood, I was riding bikes, playing games, going for bush walks, and having a lot of fun face-to-face with my friends. I then look at my own children today growing up in a society full of digital technology, social media, and multiple ways to...
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Friday, 06 May 2022

Year 1 Muffins for Mums
Year 1 students were very excited to present to their Mums, in a variety of ways, how much they love and appreciate them. They also enjoyed serving morning tea to their Mums and spending time with them.
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Friday, 06 May 2022

Year 9 Science
Some of the Year 9 Science students have been busy applying their knowledge of electrical circuits by designing and building cardboard houses and setting up circuits to light up rooms in the house. There was lots of trial and error, testing and re-designing. Students worked in groups to create some...
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Friday, 06 May 2022

Year 1 Reptile Park Excursion
Year 1 students had a fun learning day at The Reptile Park on Tuesday. They loved exploring in the park and seeing all the different animals. The keepers talk was a highlight! Students were able to touch, feel and interact with a variety of the creatures. A huge thank you...
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Friday, 06 May 2022

HRIS Cross Country
Last Friday in excellent weather, Avondale School once again hosted the annual HRIS Cross Country at Avondale University. The track was very wet in some sections and had to be rerouted. The 9-Year-Boys race even had to be held up for a short time due to a snake on the...
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Friday, 29 Apr 2022

Faithfulness
I once worked with someone who used the phrase, ‘Leave it with me'. And he meant it! If he committed to doing something, experience taught me that I could have full confidence in him and know that he would follow through. I no longer needed to worry about or plan...
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Friday, 29 Apr 2022

ANZAC Day Parade
Thank you to all those parents, students, and staff who attended the Dora Creek ANZAC Day Parade on Monday April 25. Lest We Forget.
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