Secondary News

Friday, 16 Aug 2024

Year 11 Geography Field Trip
Year 11 Geography students recently embarked on an exciting overnight field trip to Nelson Bay, where they had the opportunity to study Earth's natural systems in a hands-on environment. Geography is not just about learning in the classroom; it’s about experiencing the world around us, and this trip provided the...
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Friday, 16 Aug 2024

Year 7 Zoo Excursion
Thursday last week saw Year 7 students travel down to Sydney to spend the day at Taronga Zoo. This zoo field trip comes at the end of our Habitat and Classification unit in Biology and is a great day out for all involved. The weather was great, and the seal...
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Friday, 09 Aug 2024

Step In Time: A Music Revue
Step In Time: A Musical Revue was a spectacular success, showcasing the incredible talent of our creative students from Years 3-12. The live orchestra provided a rich, dynamic backdrop, while the energetic dancers added vibrant choreography to the performances. Dramatic skits captivated the audience with their engaging narratives while our...
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Friday, 09 Aug 2024

NAIDOC Week
Due to this event occurring during the school holidays, we took time last week to celebrate NAIDOC Week. As part of this, the Year 12s joined with the Avondale Early Learning Centre, symbolically placing handprints together on a sign, signifying the beginning and end-points of formal education.
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Friday, 02 Aug 2024

Cobar STORMCo Trip
Students from Avondale School recently set out to run STORMCo in Cobar for the 26th consecutive year. Avondale has an incredible legacy in Cobar and has built strong relationships in the community. Our team of 31 students plus an incredible group of staff was welcomed back for 2024 with enthusiasm...
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Friday, 05 July 2024

School Captains on Radio
Yesterday, our Secondary School Captains, Ebony D and Caleb M were Co-Hosts for the 'Next Gen Program' on the Christian Radio Station Rhema FM (99.7). Our Captains spoke with wisdom and insight on many topics related to their generation and they certainly did our school, their families and God proud....
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Friday, 28 June 2024

Secondary Cultural Week
This week our Secondary Campus celebrated diversity and unity during Cultural Week! Our students lit up the stage with vibrant cultural dances and delighted taste buds with a feast of global flavors. From traditional performances to delicious dishes, it was a week of embracing and honouring our rich cultural tapestry....
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Friday, 21 June 2024

Inaugural Secondary Chess Competition
The inaugural Secondary Chess Competition was held this week in the MPC gymnasium with 24 participants. Students from Years 7-10 played in an open competition for 7 rounds. There were many very close and exciting games where students learnt quickly from their mistakes. New strategies were employed and lessons learnt....
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Friday, 14 June 2024

Year 12 PROPEL Visit Local Heroes
Year 12 PROPEL students have had the opportunity to visit some local heroes in the past two weeks as part of their English Studies module, aiming to learn about some of the areas of need in the local community. Dee from Hunter Wildlife Rescue invited the students to visit her...
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