About Our School

Avondale opened its doors in 1957 and was named after the neighbourhood it resides in. As one of our five oldest schools in our Division, it is rich with history of those that attended and worked in our building. Our school has diverse learning community and is a partner in the community.  At Avondale we host A Bright Beginning Child Care Center that cares for children 12 months to 6 years and provides before and after school care for children ages 5 to 12 years.

Who we are!

Our Mission: "To learn and succeed together."

Our vision is for all students to achieve academically, emotionally, and socially to their highest potential and to become active, engaged citizens.

Principal's Message

Welcome to Avondale School!

I am thrilled to assume the role of Principal at Avondale School this year. I look forward to working closely with our dedicated staff, students, and families, and becoming a member of the Avondale community.

Avondale School is a special place of learning.  Our mission is "To learn and succeed together." We take pride in our diverse learning community and are committed to achieving success for all students. Our exceptional staff is devoted to creating a supportive and challenging environment where every child succeeds.  

Parents and guardians, your involvement means a great deal to us! Your support significantly impacts your child's education and enhances the inclusive culture of Avondale. We encourage you to join our School Council, volunteer for events or in the classroom, and partner with us to develop a school culture that fosters student growth and celebrates the unique qualities of each student. 

I am looking forward to meeting you and your child.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. 

Best wishes for a wonderful school year!!

Tracey Thiemann
Principal

Avondale School

At Avondale School we...

… pride ourselves on being a diverse learning community. We serve students from kindergarten to grade 6. Our grade configuration for 2022-23 consists of the following: one morning Kindergarten, one Grade 1 class, one Grade 2 class, one Grade 3 class, one Grade 4 class, one Grade 5 class, and one Grade 5/6 class.

There are 10 teachers on staff (9.8 FTE), including 2 administrators and a Learning Support Teacher (LST) who has half her day allocated to intervention for indigenous students and English Language Learners. We have nine educational assistants (EAs) as part of our team for the 2022-23 school year. Rounding out our staff are one full-time administrative assistant, one 0.5 FTE library technician (shared with Hillside Community School), one Snack Program Assistant and three custodians – one full-time and two part-time.

Avondale School is proud of our community partnerships. These partnerships make our community stronger and allow us to optimally support our students. Our collaborations include, but are not limited to, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, A Bright Beginning Day Care, Frontier College, Grande Prairie Centre for Newcomers, and the Cobs Bread End of Day Donation Program.

Avondale is positively shaped by our diversity. 28 percent of our student population identify as Indigenous, and 20 percent of our student population have declared they are English Language Learner (ELL) students.

Our School Education Plan is focused on:

Priority: Inclusion
Outcome: Increased engagement from all stakeholders is essential to the success of our school community and the high achievement of our students.
Outcome: Students who are able to self-regulate and have their social-emotional need met will achieve to their highest potential.

Priority: Teaching and Learning
Outcome: Quality teacher/staff collaborative practice and reflection will lead to improved student achievement.
Outcome: Effective differentiation provides the structure for teachers to ensure students can achieve to their full potential.

To see our full School Educational Plan and Results Report - Click HERE