Secondary News

Friday, 19 Sept 2025

PROPEL Hydroponic Adventure
When you hear the word hydroponics, you might raise an eyebrow. Don’t worry – we’re not running anything shady out the back of PROPEL! Instead, our students have been getting their hands green (and occasionally wet) experimenting with the future of sustainable gardening. What started in Term 3 with a...
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Friday, 19 Sept 2025

Emerging Innovators
The Secondary Emerging Innovators sessions have now finished for the year and we want to take this chance to say a huge thank you to Mr Josh Fischer for coming and sharing his time, knowledge and network with some of our senior students.  The Emerging Innovators group have witnessed the...
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Friday, 19 Sept 2025

Year 10 Food Tech Pop-Up Stalls
This week, our Year 10 Food Technology students showcased their skills and creativity by transforming the school quadrangle into a lively pop-up restaurant. As part of their studies in Food Service and Catering, the students planned, prepared, and served a mouthwatering menu that impressed staff and students alike. The pop-up...
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Friday, 19 Sept 2025

Year 9 Food Tech Excursion to Paddy's Markets
Year 9 Food Technology students recently ventured to Paddy’s Markets in Haymarket to experience first-hand the multicultural influences that shape Australian cuisine. Surrounded by vibrant food stalls and diverse ingredients, students explored new flavours, tasted dishes from different cultures, and discovered how traditions from around the world contribute to what...
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Friday, 19 Sept 2025

CAPA Showcase
Last week, our school community gathered for a special evening celebrating the incredible talents of our senior students at the annual Creative and Performing Arts Showcase. The event was a vibrant display of creativity, skill and collaboration across multiple disciplines. The centrepiece of the night was the Year 12 Visual...
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Friday, 12 Sept 2025

Year 10 Snow Camp
Our Year 10 students recently braved the snow and the slopes on an unforgettable camp to Perisher. It was a trip filled with fun, laughter, a few spectacular falls, and plenty of moments that will be remembered for years to come. From the moment we arrived the students were challenged...
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Friday, 12 Sept 2025

Year 12 HSC Music Showcase
Last Thursday night, the HSC Music class of 2025 presented a packed showcase concert featuring pieces they have been preparing for their practical HSC Exam, which arrives on Monday! Flamingos Live in Newcastle was the venue for the occasion, serving delicious food and creating a relaxing atmosphere. Our students shared...
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Friday, 05 Sept 2025

Year 12 PROPEL Local Heroes Presentation
Last week, Avondale School’s Year 12 PROPEL students took centre stage as they hosted the Local Heroes Evening—an inspiring celebration that highlighted the heart of our community while showcasing the remarkable growth of our students. Culminating a term and a half of hard work, planning, and teamwork, the event reflected...
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Friday, 05 Sept 2025

Year 11 Biology Field Trip
This week our Year 11 Biology students headed to Catherine Hill Bay for a field trip that perfectly combined science and sunshine. Under clear skies and warm spring weather, students investigated the rocky shore environment, measuring both biotic and abiotic factors. Using transect lines, they surveyed species diversity and observed...
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