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Friday, 19 June 2026

Year 12 PROPEL Visit More Local Heroes

Our Year 12 PROPEL students have been learning about the everyday heroes making a difference in our community as part of their Local Heroes unit. This week, students visited Community Reach Australia and Cooranbong SES, gaining valuable insight into the impact these organisations have on those around them. Thank you...

Friday, 19 June 2026

Year 12 Biology & Chemistry Excursion

Year 12 Biology and Chemistry students recently attended Experiment Festival at the University of Newcastle, where they participated in a range of hands-on activities linked to HSC content. A highlight of the day was the opportunity to artificially fertilise sea snail eggs using industry-standard laboratory equipment, providing students with valuable...

Friday, 12 June 2026

Year 9 & 10 Music Performance

Our recent Elective Music Concert was a fantastic showcase of the talent, dedication, and creativity of our Year 9 and 10 Music students. Performing to a wonderfully supportive audience of family, friends, and staff, students presented the pieces they have been refining throughout the semester as part of their assessment....

Friday, 12 June 2026

Year 9 Fusion Farm Excursion

Last Thursday, Year 9 Fusion class went to Purple Pear Farm in Maitland. We learned about how they operate, how they give back to the community, and how they grow their farm. The farm uses a CSA, which stands for Community Supported Agriculture. They grow food and crops, and people...

Friday, 05 June 2026

New Artwork Celebrates Culture and Connection

As part of Reconciliation Week, Avondale School proudly unveiled new artworks created through a collaboration between students and Indigenous artist Saretta. The project brought together First Nations students and other students passionate about inclusion, belonging, and celebrating the diversity of our school community.Installed across both the Primary and Secondary Campuses,...

Friday, 29 May 2026

Secondary Athletics Carnival

On Monday, despite initial concerns that rain would disrupt the annual Secondary Athletics Carnival held at Mingara Athletics Track, the weather remained clear throughout the day. As a result, we were able to successfully complete almost all scheduled track and field events. Throughout the carnival, several students achieved outstanding performances...

Friday, 29 May 2026

Year 9 Challenge Sunrise Event

On Wednesday morning, Year 9, along with their parents, caregivers and mentors, drove through the darkness to Catherine Hill Bay for the Challenge Sunrise event. While it was a foggy morning and the sun didn’t show itself, it was still a special time for reflection as Mr Alt spoke of...

Friday, 22 May 2026

Multicultural Connection Day

This week, our school community celebrated Multicultural Connection Day, highlighting the rich diversity that makes Avondale School such a special place.Students enjoyed a wonderful range of cultural foods, music, and performances from around the world. We are sincerely grateful to the parents, staff and students who contributed their time and...