Secondary News

Friday, 28 Aug 2026

Year 12 PROPEL Local Heroes Presentation
Year 12 PROPEL students saw the successful culmination of much time and energy this week, as they hosted the Local Heroes Presentation evening. The event was well attended by families, friends, staff members and some of the local heroes being honoured. The Local Heroes integrated module incorporates English Studies, Work...
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Friday, 28 Aug 2026

Year 11 Biology Excursion
On Tuesday, our Year 11 Biology students headed to Catherine Hill Bay to put their fieldwork skills into practice. Students collected first-hand data, practised sampling techniques, and identified a range of species living along the rocky shore, with expert assistance from Dr Jason Morton. The class encountered a variety of...
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Friday, 28 Aug 2026

Drama & Music Students See The Lion King
On Wednesday, our Elective Music students from Years 9, 10 and 12, along with Year 9 Elective Drama, enjoyed a roaring day out at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre to see the stage production of The Lion King! The captivating music, spectacular costumes, incredible performances and breathtaking stagecraft made for an unforgettable...
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Friday, 21 Aug 2026

Secondary Week of Worship
This week, our Secondary Campus has come together for a meaningful Week of Worship, filled with worship, reflection, teaching, and connection. Throughout the week, Pr Tema has shared powerful messages about what it means to live on holy ground, reminding us that God’s presence is not limited to a church...
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Friday, 21 Aug 2026

Year 11 VET Business Services Work Placement
Year 11 Business Services students have spent a week out on work placement learning new skills and putting some of the things learned in class into practice. A wide variety of industries were represented in the group, including a local council, lawyers, construction companies, schools, logistics and manufacturing companies, community...
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Friday, 21 Aug 2026

Year 11 Visual Arts Excursion
Year 11 Visual Arts students recently had the opportunity to engage with the newly redeveloped Newcastle Art Gallery, extending their classroom learning through direct experience with significant works from the Gallery’s collection. Students explored a diverse range of Australian art, considering how artists respond to their world through changing ideas,...
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Friday, 14 Aug 2026

Year 11 Geography Field Trip
Year 11 Geography students enjoyed two fantastic days of hands on learning and outdoor exploration, with clear skies providing conditions for fieldwork and geographical investigations. Students explored marine geography during a whale watching cruise, experiencing first hand the importance of coastal marine environments. They also investigated tourism and recreational activities...
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Friday, 14 Aug 2026

Year 11 Hospitality Caters for Community Volunteers
Avondale School's Year 11 Hospitality students hosted the annual Volunteers Luncheon for the volunteers of the Cooranbong Community Centre. The luncheon provides students with the opportunity to give back to those who generously serve the local community, expressing their gratitude through the preparation and service of a special thank you...
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Friday, 07 Aug 2026

Year 11 PROPEL & Business Services Visit Airport
The Year 11 PROPEL and Business Services students had the opportunity to visit Newcastle Airport this week. The Airport General Operations Manager was kind enough to take time out of his day to take us behind the scenes and give an understanding of how the airport operates. We had a...
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