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Friday, 14 June 2024

Courage
Courage is not only a school value but Courage also means having the bravery to face academic and social challenges, standing up for what is right, and embracing new opportunities for growth and learning. Our student athletes have excelled in various sports, showcasing talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship. From regional championships...
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Friday, 07 June 2024

Shine Your Light
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Radio RhemaFM with a group of Avondale PROPEL students. This prominent Christian radio station in Newcastle provided us with a firsthand look at its operations, historical roots, and significant role in supporting and uplifting the community. RhemaFM began in the early 1970s when...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Leadership
What does leadership mean to you? How important is it to lead positively?  Leading positively is crucial as it sets the tone for the entire community and fosters a culture of respect, collaboration and growth. At Avondale School, we take pride in our student leaders and are dedicated to building...
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Friday, 24 May 2024

Your Prayers Are Heard
Sometimes our words don’t come out the way we want them to. Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a vibrant conversation and just as you are about to make a crucial point, you completely forgot the word you needed to use. The word you need can be...
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Friday, 17 May 2024

Heroes
Let’s play a little word association game. When you hear the word 'heroes', what, or whom do you think of?  Does it reignite memories of the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 when Vanessa Amorosi belted out the line “heroes live forever”? Does it bring up flashes...
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Friday, 10 May 2024

The Value of a Tulip Bulb
In the bustling markets of 17th century Netherlands, a peculiar phenomenon emerged – the Tulip Mania. During this time, tulip bulbs became exorbitantly expensive, fetching prices that surpassed the value of houses and land. While this historical event may seem far removed from our present reality, the story of the...
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Friday, 03 May 2024

Building Blocks of Hope
This week we are talking about hope. Snyder, a positive psychology researcher, says that to have high levels of hope, our children must have three things: Goals: We want our children to aspire to a bright future where they do great things. Goals help anchor effort and direction. Pathways: Once our children...
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Friday, 12 Apr 2024

The Stages of a Tour
Having not had a music tour since prior to COVID-19, expectations for orchestra students regarding the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of a mini music tour were uncertain. Did they want to share their time and skill with rural communities? Did they want to be away from their main friendship groups?  I...
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Friday, 05 Apr 2024

Changing Seasons
It’s that time of year when the last remnants of summer are fading away. The nights are getting colder, and the mornings are getting darker. The crunchy leaves are starting to appear on the ground. I find it so satisfying to jump on them and hear them crunch beneath my...
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