Primary News

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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Friday, 14 Oct 2022

Year 4 Geography Showcase
At the end of last term, Year 4 showcased their Geography research on 'Australia’s Near Neighbours'. The students were allocated into groups and were given a neighbouring country to study as part of their Project Based Learning. The parents got to watch cultural performances from Indonesia, the Melanesian Islands and...
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Friday, 09 Sept 2022

Year 3 & 4 PE
This term in PE, our Year 3 and 4 students have been learning the game of tee-ball and softball. This week, we had Belinda Barnes come and visit us. Belinda represented Australia in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in softball. Belinda showed all Year 3 and 4 classes her Bronze Medal, and also...
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Friday, 09 Sept 2022

Year 2 Museum Express - Science Incursion
On Wednesday, Year 2 had a fantastic day of science learning. Catherine King from the Newcastle Museum came to our school to deliver three fun and engaging science shows. The first show was a great hit with the students, aptly named Gums to Bums, it was a hilarious and fun...
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Friday, 09 Sept 2022

Kindy Visits the Farm
On Monday our Kindy students and their families visited the Oakvale Wildlife Park for their annual Families at the Farm visit. Students were able to feed the animals, from chickens, lambs and baby goats to kangaroos and llamas. What a fun-filled day!
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