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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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Friday, 08 Apr 2022

Chocolate and Other Easter Joys
I LOVE chocolate but when my youngest son was a pre-schooler I made the decision to avoid giving him chocolate and other sweets. However, when Easter rolled around, his Nana presented him with a chocolate bunny wrapped in brightly coloured foil. He clutched his new treasure tightly and, when I...
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Friday, 08 Apr 2022

Duke of Edinburgh Camp
Last weekend five eager Secondary students headed out west for their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver trip. The group camped on a 1000 acre property where the skies were clear and the stars shone brightly each night. The students cycled up to 70kms in the Dubbo region. There were a couple...
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Friday, 08 Apr 2022

Primary Cross Country
The Primary Cross Country was run this week with a very heavy track after the recent rain. While it was a fine day many students were surprised at the slowness of the track. Congratulations to Macquarie House for winning the perpetual shield again. There are 50 students (8-12 Years) who will...
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