Primary News

Friday, 05 Aug 2022

Book Fair Success
Our annual library fundraiser Book Fair was held in the iCentre this week and was a big success! In fact, it was our most successful Book Fair ever! We were extremely busy each day with many excited students and generous parents visiting our Book Fair. We will be able to purchase more...
Read More
Friday, 01 July 2022

Year 6 World Travel Expo
On Tuesday evening our Year 6 families and their friends were delighted with exotic sights, sounds, scents and flavours from around the world, with our Year 6 students hosting a showcase event called ‘World Travel Expo’. The students were tasked with convincing their family and friends to travel to a...
Read More
Friday, 01 July 2022

Year 2-6 Athletics Carnivals
The Primary Athletics Carnivals were run last week with a very high participation rate. Students had been doing athletics for Friday Sport all term and many were excited to try and achieve their goals. There were many personal best performances achieved and 4 records broken. Macquarie House has won the...
Read More
Thursday, 23 June 2022

Year 2 Sunnyside Excursion
On Monday, Year 2 stepped back in time on their excursion to Ellen White’s home, Sunnyside, built in 1896. Ellen White is a pioneer of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the most translated female writer in the history of literature. Ellen White had a huge impact on developing our school system....
Read More
Friday, 27 May 2022

KidsLitQuiz
KidsLitQuiz came to Avondale on Tuesday this week. KidsLitQuiz is a competition in the sport of reading - students compete in teams to answer the most questions on a wide range of topics, about all sorts of books. Twenty eager teams competed in the Newcastle Region KidsLitQuiz final for the...
Read More
Friday, 13 May 2022

Kindy Alphabet Day
Epic day at Kindy Alphabet Day. Thank you to all the amazing teachers, staff, and Year 9 students, for making this a memorable day for the Kindy students!
Read More
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.
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More