The View

Friday, 05 July 2024

Seen and Heard
When I was a child, children were taught to be seen and not heard. We were expected to behave well and play quietly while the adults talked. How things have changed! We now understand the importance of teaching our children to use their voice to communicate preferences and needs, to...
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Friday, 28 June 2024

Let Your Light SHINE
As we journey towards the end of another school term, I have been reflecting on the timeless wisdom found in Matthew 5:14-16:  "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl....
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Friday, 21 June 2024

Life is Busy
Life is busy. We’ve all heard someone utter the phrase “if only I had more time” or perhaps you yourself have wished for more than twenty-four hours in one day. Between housework, shopping for essentials and going to work, there is much to squeeze into each day… and that is...
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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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