Secondary News

Friday, 28 Oct 2022

Year 9 Bungonia Camp
Last week we had our Year 9 Bungonia Camp and our students faced their fears and challenged themselves in ways they had never done before. They had the opportunity to abseil, go caving, participate in team initiates and learn the art of orienteering. We were blessed with the rain holding...
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Friday, 21 Oct 2022

Year 9 Challenge Sunrise Ceremony
The Year 9 students had their Sunrise Ceremony last Friday as part of the 'Challenge' wellbeing program. This is a critical time in a teenager’s development, where that Year 9 going into Year 10 period means as students they further take that step into adulthood. The Challenge wellbeing program provides...
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Friday, 23 Sept 2022

Year 12 VET Construction
Year 12 VET Construction Class 2022 have completed all course requirements. The students will qualify for their HSC, ATAR and Certificate II Construction Pathways. As part of their course the students constructed a Cubby House for their group Construction Project. This project helped the students develop a range of practical skills,...
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Friday, 23 Sept 2022

Creative & Performing Arts Showcase
The annual showcase night of Visual Arts, Music, Hospitality, Drama and some Design & Technologies projects highlighted the creative talents of students across these practical subjects. An incredible night was had that showcased their creative endeavours, the incredible standards achieved and calibre of our students. We are proud of the...
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Friday, 23 Sept 2022

Year 12 Music Perform at Lizotte's
Last Thursday night, the HSC Music class of 2022 presented a showcase concert featuring pieces from their practical HSC Exams, sat only a day or so before! Lizotte’s in Newcastle was the venue for the occasion, serving delicious food and creating a relaxing atmosphere. Our students shared a variety of...
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Friday, 23 Sept 2022

Year 10 Bungonia Camp
Last week our Year 10 students headed down to Bungonia National Park for a week in the great outdoors. There were a number of new experiences for our students as they challenged themselves with abseiling, caving, team initiatives, orienteering, swimming in ice cold water and hiking the formidable Eflux. Congratulations...
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Friday, 16 Sept 2022

Year 12 Design & Technology
On Tuesday, NESA markers attended Avondale School for the marking of Year 12 Design and Technology, Major Design Projects and Portfolios. Under the guidance of Mr Scale, students were challenged to identify a perceived need or problem within society and investigate the most suitable solution. This involved conducting research, experimentation and...
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Friday, 16 Sept 2022

Secondary Debate Club
This year has marked the inaugural year of the Secondary School Debate Club. Lead by Stephanie E (Year 11), the club meets most Fridays at lunchtimes, and has had two teams enter Australia’s National Virtual Debating Competition. Special congratulations goes to the Year 11 debate team, who this week won...
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Friday, 09 Sept 2022

Year 12 Retreat
The Year 12 students and staff experienced a few days away on the Year 12 Retreat, spending most of their time at Crosslands Youth and Convention Centre. The focus of the retreat was to spend time relaxing, reconnecting, refocusing and making memories as they count down the last few weeks...
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