Primary News

Friday, 09 Dec 2022

Year 2 Wetlands Excursion
On Tuesday, Year 2 went on a discovery excursion to the Hunter Wetlands Centre. The students had a wonderful time dip netting in the wetlands and then investigating the live pond animals that were collected under a microscope. After lunch and a fun play on the amazing playground, the students...
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Friday, 02 Dec 2022

Kindy Concert
We are so proud of our Kindy cast and crew! What a fantastic concert on Wednesday night in the 18th consecutive We Are His Treasure Christmas Concert, showing their love of Jesus through the true meaning of Christmas.
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Friday, 02 Dec 2022

Year 6 E-Business Day
On E-Day Year 6 students plan, prepare and sell goods and services in their own 'shop' to fellow students, staff and parents. All Primary students, staff and parents get their own paper E-dollars to spend at recess and lunch time. All the shops were awesomely set up and it was...
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Friday, 02 Dec 2022

Year 4 Aussie Day
Year 4 had their Aussie Day celebrations this week as part of their HSIE unit. They participated in all things Australian including Bin Cricket, Oztag, The Nutbush dance and making ANZAC biscuits. The students had a sausage sizzle for lunch followed by a game of Aussie trivia and finished the day...
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Friday, 02 Dec 2022

Year 5 Laser Cup Challenge
Year 5 participated in the annual Laser Cup Challenge this week when they competed against the entire year level to win the coveted title, Laser Cup Champion. Students individually designed and created their cars, and were encouraged to test and improve on their design. Well done to all Year 5...
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Friday, 28 Oct 2022

Primary HRIS Basketball
The two Avondale Senior (Years 5 & 6) Basketball teams played in the biggest ever basketball competition in Newcastle this week. There were 16 teams in the Boys Division and 15 in the Girls Division. The day started well with both teams winning their first game. With increased confidence both...
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Friday, 21 Oct 2022

Kindy Bike Day
The Kindy Bike Day was held this week with an amazing bike track set up with cones, traffic signs, speed signs, pedestrian crossing, balloon tunnel and, of course, pot holes! Students had their awareness stretched as they rode around the track with safety in mind. Some students were spoken to...
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Friday, 21 Oct 2022

Kindy and Year 1 Sports Day
The Kindy and Year 1 Sports Day was held last Friday with a delayed start due to showers. Once the showers cleared everyone had a great day. Parents were amazed at the fast pace of the Kindys in the 1km Cross Country event. All students enjoyed the 9 different activity...
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Friday, 21 Oct 2022

Year 2 Digital Technology
Year 2 have started Term 4 in an exciting way! Students enjoyed programming the Sphero Mini Robots during Digital Technology and will learn lots more about these over the coming weeks.
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