Minimbah Update
- Happy holidays, from Rod
- Student Free Day – Monday 7 August
- Exploring beyond the Hive!
- Pokemon in the Cocoon
- Fantastic Findings in Foundation
- Patterns, Procedures and the Planet: Learning in Years 1 and 2
- Adventurous learners in Year 3
- Resourceful researchers in Year 4
- From the 5/6 Homestead
- Minimbah Students take to the Interschool Chessboards!
- Travelling with our Tastebuds in Indonesian
- Bayside District Winter Sport
- International Women’s Day Lunch – Monday 24 July
- Positive Body Image: Term 3 PEP Talk
- Get your tickets for Matilda The Musical Jr!
Happy holidays, from Rod
Dear Minimbah and Woodleigh Community, As we conclude another exciting term, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements and memorable moments that have filled our school in recent months. It has been a term filled with growth, triumphs, and the unwavering spirit of our students.
One of the highlights of Term 2 was undoubtedly the remarkable success of our Minimbah Squad in the Bayside District cross-country event. Our talented athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, ultimately securing victory, and bringing great pride to our school. Not only did we celebrate this fantastic team achievement, but we also witnessed numerous personal bests and saw many of our students progress to the regional events. I commend all participants for their hard work and dedication.
Our Aerobics Squad also had a tremendous term, achieving outstanding results in recent competitions. Their group routine was nothing short of remarkable, earning them a well-deserved triumph. In addition, I am thrilled to share that our Year 6 group claimed first place, the Year 2 Group secured another first place, and several students excelled individually. Ayla, Harper J, and Harper S all took first place individually, while Mae and Lara achieved an impressive second place. Anu, Josie, and Charlotte also displayed exceptional talent, securing third place individually. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to these remarkable students for their exceptional performances.
Throughout the term, we engaged in various enriching activities that fostered learning, growth, and unity. Our Year 6 students embarked on an eye-opening Canberra Study Tour, immersing themselves in the history and culture of our nation's capital. We also commemorated Reconciliation Week, an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our First Nations peoples.
Looking ahead to Term 3, we have an exciting line-up of events and experiences awaiting us. Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held in Week 2, providing an opportunity for rich discussions and collaboration to support our students' progress. Moreover, we eagerly anticipate the Year 6 Production of Matilda Jr., where our talented young performers will dazzle us with their creativity and passion.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Year 3 and 4 students will embark on an adventurous camp, fostering teamwork and resilience in a natural environment. Meanwhile, Year 5 students will embark on a fascinating study tour of Ballarat, delving into the rich history of the goldfields region. Lastly, our Year 6 students will conclude the term with a trip to Bali for the Green School camp, engaging in environmental education and sustainable practices.
As always, we remain dedicated to seeing our young children thrive and reach their full potential. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our incredible community. I extend my sincere thanks to all families for your continued support and collaboration in everything we do.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members of our Minimbah and Woodleigh Community a relaxing holiday break. May this time be filled with laughter, love, and cherished moments with your loved ones. The Minimbah Staff and I look forward to welcoming you back next term for more exciting adventures and opportunities for growth.
ROD DAVIES
Head of Minimbah Campus
Student Free Day – Monday 7 August
As part of the School’s responsibility to enact and uphold Victoria's Child Safe Standards, all Woodleigh School campuses will have a student-free day on Monday 7 August.
The student-free day will enable all staff across the school to update their Child Safe training, together with other critical compliance requirements. We appreciate families understanding of the school's compliance responsibilities and thank you for your support.
DAVID BAKER – Principal
ROD DAVIES, VIVIENNE WEARNE and NAT McLENNAN
Deputy Principals – Heads of Campus
Exploring beyond the Hive!
Since the last messenger piece so much has developed in the Hive. We have warmly welcomed two new students and their families to the group. Both students have settled into the program extremely well and the rest of the children have been very caring friends, supporting them with our daily schedule and routines.
These experiences highlight the VEYLDF of Identity in action, “as the children build self-identities and sense of belonging, they show interest in others and experience being part of a group, they participate with others in play and other learning opportunities and develop friendships.”
For weeks we were busy planning and organising a very special event, our Mothers’ Day Celebrations. During our morning meetings we discussed and documented all things ‘Mum', from what we enjoyed doing with our mothers, to what we loved about them, what they loved about us and how we could show them how much we cared for them.
“I play cars with her.” William
“Mummy helps me with building roads for the toy cars.”. Maisie
“I love cuddling mummy”. Dorothy
“We play duplo.”Raffi
“I like playing princess with her.” Priya
“We should make some things for them.” Charlie
"We could grow some wiggly plants.” Arlo
We decided upon an afternoon celebration and created a few little special gifts to accompany the gorgeous jewellery from the PFG. We also decided that the Mother’s Day Assembly would be the perfect opportunity for the Hive children to attend for the first time. The assemblies are an integral part of building a sense of community, sharing the children’s learning from across the school. As much fun and enjoyment that assemblies bring, it was also a little daunting for some of the youngest members of the Woodleigh community. Having either mum, grandma, or a special friend to attend the assembly with provided the support and safety needed. Also seeing ourselves on the big screen was pretty exciting!
“I felt a little scared as I had never been before.” Priya
“I felt so happy because of all the things on the screen.” Iris
“Mummy and I were sitting watching the video.” Xavier
“Mum went with Jack to the Mother’s Day breakfast and had sausage rolls.” Zoe
“I love mummy more than anything in the whole world.” Charlie
Another way that we were able to connect with the school community came about last week, when the Hive took over the school! Whilst the big children stayed home for a curriculum day, the Hive children took advantage of much quieter school grounds and went exploring.
Prior to our adventure we sat down and shared our wonderings of what we might discover in the school environment.
“We might see bag hangers.” Bertie
“We will see Papa’s classroom.” Goldie
“We might see some people, like Kerrie.” Blair
“Instruments in the music room” Maisie
“We might see the doggie and a huntsman.” William
“I think we will see Ayla in the pool.” Jack
With much anticipation we ventured beyond the ECC grounds visiting both Kerrie and Mr Davies. We were surprised to find both a TV and toys in Mr Davies office; he obviously works very hard! We enjoyed reading in the library and bouncing the basketball in the gym. It was also a great opportunity to further develop our colouring sorting skills as we carefully arranged Mr Roden’s basketballs back into colour coordination!
We gained some inspiration for our garden from the kitchen garden and thought the classrooms looked very different to our room.
Returning to the ECC, we took time to reflect on what we saw, heard, felt and experienced in the Big school. If you have the time, please come and visit us and see our documentation on display in our reflection book.
“Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities as they demonstrate comfort in their environment.” VEYLDF Community
EMMA and THE HIVE EDUCATORS
Pokemon in the Cocoon
We have some serious Pokémon fans in the Cocoon and therefore we have been inquiring into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, values, feelings, and beliefs; the ways in which we can reflect on, extend, and use creativity for enjoyment. What we quickly observed and unpacked was the children appreciation for the aesthetic.
Designing our very own Cocoon Pokemon was a challenge. The children didn’t think they would be able to design their very own Pokémon. We had many discussions about how the designers had developed some of the characters.
“This one is like a seal” Mila.
“This one is like a wolf” Tom.
“Maybe they thought of things and changed it to make it new” Oscar.
“So, they used existing things to help them design the characters?” Rachelle.
“yeah, they definitely did that” Luca.
“Could we think of something and then create our own character?” Rachelle.
“I think it will be a sea animal” Seb.
“It does have a fish mouth” Amelie.
“It’s a sea Pokémon creature. It lives in water” Spencer.
“It will need a big tail” Aaren.
“To help it swim fast” Frankie.
“Maybe it can fly too” Spencer.
“And it has a unicorn horn because we love unicorns” Amelie
“I did the horn bit” Frankie.
“It could have a flying power where wings come” Elle.
“It’s big” Arlo.
“Really big so big that it would be like a whale” Elijah.
This project has led us to look at many related concepts such as science; the materials we use and their properties. How paper and materials can be used and manipulated to suit a purpose.
“We can sew the Pokémon” Elle.
“I have seen a sewing machine before” Noah.
“Can I try?” Aaren.
“It would be hard to make” Indiana.
“I think if we use the design as a pattern, we could make our Pokémon from material” Kellie.
Working collaboratively on the one task has challenged the children to understand values, attitudes, experiences, and feelings and how each of us are different. By responding to the children as they express themselves through art, we have developed their ability to listen to different interpretations, evaluation, reflection, and ways of creating. From here we have studies the Arts; creating our own designs, using our imagination, interpretations, reflections, and communication to develop cards, puppets, and Pokémon balls.
“Can we make up stories” Tom.
“I know we can make lots of characters and powers” Amelie.
“It’s our own character” Spencer.
This unit of inquiry has seen the children express themselves in various ways, the educators have supported the children to arouse their imagination, inspire them in their interest and provide opportunities for children to transfer their prior knowledge.
“You have to match the character” Oscar.
“It’s a green machine” Arlo. (Pokemon ball design).
“You need to look at the number to know how powerful the card is” Luca.
“This one is stronger because it’s gold and has a bigger number” Seb.
It’s been a pleasure to watch the whole group make connections with others’ ideas and experiences and expressing their ideas in a range of ways. Creating our Pokemon board game was an extension of their prior knowledge coming together and extending their learning through number and shape explorations.
“Let’s mix colours” Elijah.
The children have been fascinated at the use of colours in artwork and how you can mix colours to create new ones.
“Red and yellow makes orange” Spencer.
“We could add a bucket of water” Frankie.
“I like the different blues. I add lots of blue to make it dark and only a little bit to make it light” Elijah.
“I love this I make green” Walter.
“Lots of green so much green” Walter.
Fantastic Findings in Foundation
Term Two has been busy and productive in Foundation, and there is so much for us to celebrate! We are making fantastic progress with our literacy and maths, and the children have loved continuing to find out more about living things. They have enjoyed thinking of questions and creating experiments to answer them, just like real scientists do.
As we are halfway through Foundation, we have reflected on how far we have come with our learning. For this Messenger update, I wanted to ask the children to tell you about their Foundation learning journey so far.
"I have got better at making stuff like Lego shops, and I've also got better at reading words." Leo
"I used to not know how to write my whole name, and I would just write Seb. Now I can write my full name." Sebastian
"I have got better at writing since being in Foundation. My writing used to be like scribbling. Now it's not scribbly." Alfie
"I have been going really well with learning to read. When I see a word, I just try really hard to think of the sounds." Peyton
"Since I started Foundation, I've got better at playing with people." Teddy
"I've learned so much in Foundation, and it's been so fun because now I know all my sounds, and I can read." Lewis
"I've got really good at listening in the classroom, and I am proud of myself for being a good friend. I just help out!" Ezra
"I've got much better at reading so far. Now I can read tricky red words like of, the, and two." Austin
"Now writing is fun for me. I even love making books at home." Henni
"I am getting really good at numbers. I can even write numbers past 20. I love playing with my friends, writing, and doing art stuff." Maisy
"School has been going really good for me so far. I am getting better at Read, Write Inc and playing with my friends. I like making music performances on Discovery Day." Aggie
"School makes me feel happy because I learn and play with my friends. I love doing monkey bars and jumping to the second bar." Lucy
"I am much better at writing now. I can write words like Mum and Dad. I love doing Dance at school because we do fun games." Flynn
"School makes me feel great because we have fun games together." Isaac
"I got better at making fairies with sticks and leaves. I like making rainbows out of leaves on Discovery Day." Rose
"I am getting better at reading because I listen and practice my readers at home every night. I am proud of my reading. Some nights I even read my library books myself." Joshua
"I've got better at reading the baby chick's book and writing. I can now write and draw things that look really detailed, like scientist drawings." Dominic
"I love playing with my friends at school. I've got lots of ideas for playing at Discovery Day. We like to play 'What's the Time Mr Wolf?' and we play fairy games." Remi
What's next in Term 3
Next term, we will continue to build on our literacy and numeracy skills and will begin to look at a new central idea 'Products and services are created to meet the needs of a community.' We are inquiring into;
• Roles and responsibilities within our community.
• Products and services in our community.
• Creating products and services for our community.
We would love to have parents come in to talk to the children about their roles and responsibilities in their job, as part of their family, or in any volunteer organisations they belong to. I will have a sign-up sheet when we meet for Parent Teachers interviews and would love to have as many parents come in and talk to as possible.
We are very excited to have two events happening early next term. On Wednesday, 26th July, we rescheduled our trip to the Museum, which was cancelled due to illness last term. You will receive an Operoo permission request for this at the beginning of term 3. Also, please start looking for a costume for your child and come and watch our 100 Days of School Assembly on Thursday 3 August.
If you haven't seen our lovely video about Foundation, please find the link below. The children have watched it a few times in class and are so excited and proud to see themselves and their classroom on screen.
Wishing you all a safe, relaxing break. We look forward to catching up with you during our Parent Teacher Interviews next term.
Kind regards,
JACQUI, JASMINE and RACHEL
Foundation educators
Patterns, Procedures and the Planet: Learning in Years 1 and 2
What an amazing term 2 we have had in Years 1 and 2! Lots of learning, many discoveries, and plenty to celebrate.
Numeracy
This term in numeracy, we have focussed on some of their measurement and geometry skills. We have explored the characteristics of 2D and 3D shapes, including noting how these properties can be applied to irregular shapes. They have created shape pictures, puzzled over differences, been on a shape walk around the school, and shared their understandings. They all loved using the GeoShapes to create their own 3D models, some even managed a dodecahedron. We have also focused on representing and solving simple addition and subtraction problems using various strategies, including counting on, partitioning, and rearranging numbers. The children examined the relationship between addition and subtraction and applied this to larger numbers. As part of the APSMO Maths Quest, we have been exploring patterns with Mrs Liddiard and have learned the mathematical names linked to the parts of patterns such as terms (the smallest individual part) and the core (the repeating group that forms the pattern). We finished patterns, recognised parts, and created our own patterns.
Literacy
This term in literacy, our 1/2 community has focused on the writing genre of procedural writing. This form of writing has provided a valuable opportunity for our young authors to develop their literacy skills, build critical thinking abilities, and foster their creativity. Through this process, they have expanded their vocabulary by learning precise action words, time-related terms, and sequential phrases. The step-by-step nature of procedural writing has compelled them to express themselves clearly and coherently, improving their sentence structure, grammar, and overall communication skills. Our students have delighted us with their imaginative approaches to mundane tasks. From describing the perfect sandwich to a step-by-step guide for playing Minecraft, they have ensured their writing is written with a unique flair and personal touches. RWInc. sessions have continued throughout the term. Some students have changed groups this term but for some, they may have remained at the same levels however progression has been noticed and consolidation is evident. The students continue to work in small groups, reading books, focussing on comprehension and fluency in their reading, spelling, sentence structure, recall of known sounds, and a variety of different writing genres including – letter writing, stories, lists, and recounts.
Inquiry
This term in Inquiry, we have been diving in and out of some of our whole year units of inquiry. We have continued to look at systems and services as well as Earth’s natural cycles, as was seen in our amazing assembly performance. These units also led well into our ‘Sharing the planet’ unit, focusing on how ‘People use Earth's resources with varying impact’. During this unit, we discussed various topics such as recycling, reducing waste, conserving energy, and protecting habitats. We learned that our planet has limited resources, and it is our responsibility to use them wisely and share them fairly with others. We also discovered that small actions from each of us can make a big difference in preserving natural resources for future generations.
Here are some recent photos of us working with Monica exploring Indigenous symbols as a system of communication.
Enjoy your holiday break, and we look forward to a great Semester 2!
LIANE and LEXI
Year 1 and 2 Teachers
Adventurous learners in Year 3
Dear Parents, As we reach the conclusion of this semester, I am pleased to note the remarkable journey our Year 3 students have undertaken. Halfway through their Year 3 and (if you include Foundation), halfway through their primary school experience, it's truly a significant milestone. Your unwavering support has played an invaluable role in getting them to this point, for which I am deeply grateful. Each day they arrived in school, brimming with enthusiasm, eager to embark on new adventures in learning.
The second term was filled with memorable experiences that made it a truly enriching phase of learning. Whether it was the illuminating Science Incursion and the Royal Botanical Gardens Cranbourne or the fun-filled Disco and preparations for the Boite school chorus, each experience contributed to their overall growth. Their diligence and creativity were particularly notable in the shoe design projects, part of our Inquiry module. Their interactions with Year 3 and Year 4 peers and the empathy they developed for refugees whilst learning about science and STEM concepts were inspiring to observe.
Our shared reading of The Magician's Elephant by Kate DeCamillo has been a joyous journey. It was indeed a special treat to be able to watch the movie adaptation during our unit. Encourage them to read regularly at home, reinforcing the structured lessons in our literacy blocks.
We thoroughly enjoyed sharing The Magician's Elephant by Kate DeCamillo and watching the movies was definitely a wonderful bonus, we are so lucky it was released during our unit. There has been so much growth in each of their individual English experiences, it is quite impressive. Keep your children reading, we are reinforcing that it is expected that students are reading at home, and I think we are blessed that a teacher who knows all the best book series will be working so closely with them in Term 3.
Their progress in Mathematics has been truly impressive. The provocative questioning they engaged in has led them to pose their own mathematical problems. For instance, the simple yet thoughtful task of counting pencils in the classroom has shown their increasing confidence and inquisitive nature. This ability to question, explore, and find solutions is a crucial skill that we look forward to nurturing further.
Lastly, and most importantly, it is heartening to see the students' considerable growth both emotionally and socially. Their heightened awareness of the consequences of their actions, combined with an increased understanding of empathy and compassion, has shaped their interactions in remarkable ways. As we look forward to the next semester, let us continue to nurture these qualities, guiding them towards becoming empathetic, responsible, and conscientious individuals. Thank you for your unwavering support in this journey of growth.
I hope the upcoming school break allows for some much-needed rest and quality family time. Looking forward to an equally enriching second half of the year.
Warm regards,
CRAIG KENNER
Year 3 Teacher
Resourceful researchers in Year 4
It’s the end of Semester 1, and looking back on the action packed first half of our year, I couldn’t be prouder of our Year 4 students.
This was highlighted by our recent trip to Resource Rescue, as part of our unit of inquiry, How the World Works. The staff at Resource Rescue remarked on the respectful behaviour, the enthusiasm, and the general delight our students brought to their store. This echoed the feedback on our recent excursion to the Cranbourne Botanical Gardens, as our tour bus driver shared after our short trip how impressed he was with the curiosity and care our students showed. To see our students living and breathing the 3Rs, and modelling the learner attributes with their everyday actions, is a joy.
Through this unit, which centres on the idea that investigating the properties of materials enables us to solve problems, create and innovate. We provoked the students thinking by exploring the photography project, ‘The Long Walk’ by Shannon Jensen. In this project, Shannon photographed the shoes of refugees after they undertook a long walk. Students marvelled at the state of the shoes and the resourceful way shoes had been created out of scraps. We gratefully reflected on our own circumstances and thought about how wasteful we can be in the way we consume. Students were posed a question: Could you create a functional shoe out of recycled materials? Then, in small groups, they began the design process – researching materials, developing ideas, creating their prototypes, testing, and gathering data, and then refining their design. This was a perfect example of how learning is a process, rather than a product – the process of designing supported students to grow their social skills as they negotiated ideas, communication skills as they documented the journey, creative thinking skills as they develop novel ideas, and so on.
Following this project, students had the opportunity to go to Resource Rescue, to source materials to design decorations for our disco. At the time of writing, the hall is shinier than it’s ever been before. It’s filled with extraordinary creations of proud students, who when reflecting, shared a really deep understanding of both how we can use our understanding of materials to create and innovate, but also solve environmental problems through the choices we make individually.
Some Personal Success - Tom’s Horse Riding achievement
On the Easter Holidays, I went to State Championships for horse riding. We had to stay at Werribee Park for 6 days. I competed in the combined training 35cm – that is jumping and dressage. I also competed in the Preparatory 1 dressage test, the Preparatory 2 dressage test, and the Preparatory 3 dressage test. In the combined training 35cm I placed 4th and in the Preparatory 3 test I placed 1st. The horse I competed on was Sunny.
I’m most proud of getting my first-ever ribbon.
TOM PHILLIPS
Please have a safe and happy winter holiday, and I’ll see you in Term 3!
JAMES CLAPHAM
Year 4 Teacher
From the 5/6 Homestead
Conventional wisdom suggests that Term 2 is the ‘quiet term’. Well, Term 2 in the Minimbah Homestead has been anything but!
From interstate study tours to cooking in the Homestead kitchen and everything in between, each week has been choc-full of amazing opportunities to learn and grow together.
Twelve students have put together a podcast review of the term on behalf of everyone in the Homestead, reflecting on activities that we’ve all participated in. Each of the five parts represent different aspects of life as a Year 5 or 6 student at Minimbah. Please enjoy these discussions and the accompanying photos.
We wish all our families a wonderful break. We look forward to seeing you in Term 3!
THE HOMESTEAD TEAM
(Jacqui, Jonno, Andy, Zara, Gabby, Jo & Georgy)
Minimbah Students take to the Interschool Chessboards!
May and June saw Minimbah students return to Interschool Chess Competitions. They competed in zonal competitions run by Northern Star Chess.
Eighteen students from Years 1-4 ventured to Hampton Park Primary School on May 25, with many students competing in their very first tournament. They were 1 of 10 schools represented on the day, with over 90 students attending to compete in 7 rounds. The team placed 6th in the overall team standings.
Congratulations to Charlie and Byron (Year 2), who placed 3rd and 2nd respectively in the Foundation to Year 2 Division.
Congratulations also to Harry and Max (Year 4), who drew for 3rd in Year 3/4 Division. These two boys have also earned themselves entry into the Southern Regional Primary Open Semi-Final to be held in November.
The Year 5/6 Team headed to Peninsula Grammar in early June to compete against 7 other schools from the area. This was the first interschool competition for many of these students too. The team are to be congratulated on placing 4th, against some very strong and skilled competition.
Congratulations to Brodie (Year 5) and Oscar (Year 6) who placed 7th and 8th respectively. Daniel (Year 5) placed 16th, which earns these three students entry into the Southern Regional Primary Open Semi-Final also.
In the Primary Girls Division, Ella (Year 6) and Amy (Year 5) received the bronze medals, and Kat (Year 6), the gold. This allows them direct entry into the Primary Girls State Final at the end of the year.
Another tournament is on the horizon next term, so stay tuned for further updates.
GABBY WILLIAMS
Learning Enhancement Teacher
Travelling with our Tastebuds in Indonesian
Years 3 and 4
Years 3 and 4 have continued learning about different Indonesian fruit. Students learned how to describe the taste of food and express likes and dislikes by filling in a food diary. Some of the students even tried durian fruit for the first time. Reactions varied from dislike to delicious! Thank you to the Williams family for sending the fruit to school.
The Year 4 students worked collaboratively to write a role-play set in warung, a small Indonesian eatery or stall. Each group is in the process of creating a sign for their warung that represents what they are selling. They will be able to set up a stall in the classroom and bargain with each other using the Indonesian rupiah as their currency. This activity is a fun and engaging way to practice their language and bargaining skills when they visit Indonesia!
Years 5 and 6
The year 5 and 6 students have enjoyed exploring the topic of street food and its connection to culture. We have taken a virtual trip from Java to Bali via various YouTube clips about regional food. They have learnt that different parts of Indonesia have their own distinct cuisine shaped by culture, history, and geographical location. One of the lessons they enjoyed was a shopping activity. I brought various Indonesian products and placed them around the room. The students filled out an information sheet while investigating the different products and their ingredients. This activity was a great opportunity to discover new products and make prior connections to the food they are familiar with.
The next task we will be working on is creating a menu. We will explore more regional street food in Java, Sulawesi, and West Sumatra. Students will decide what Indonesian food to include on their menus, the prices in rupiah, and the ingredients for each item. I look forward to seeing their menu designs!
TAMARA McKERNIN
Indonesian Teacher
Bayside District Winter Sport
During term 2 all students in years 5 and 6 competed in a round-robin fixture and lightning premiership day against local primary schools focusing on Winter Team Sports; Australian Rules Football, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Girls Netball, and Boys/Mixed Netball. The round-robin games are played on a Friday morning while the lightning premiership was a whole day competition involving 12 schools, held on Wednesday 7 June.
Match Results – Bayside District Round Robin Competition
Round 1: Friday 26 May – Woodleigh vs Frankston PS
Football Woodleigh 5.8.38 defeated Frankston 5.1.31
Girls Soccer Woodleigh 5 defeated Frankston PS 2
Boys Soccer Woodleigh 0 drew with Frankston PS 0
Girls Netball Woodleigh 13 defeated Frankston PS 4
Mixed Netball Woodleigh 3 were defeated by Frankston PS 9
Round 2: Friday 2 June – Woodleigh vs Ballam Park PS
Football Woodleigh 5.8.28 defeated Ballam Park PS 5.1.31
Girls Soccer Woodleigh 11 defeated Ballam Park PS 1
Boys Soccer Woodleigh 1 defeated Ballam Park PS 0
Girls Netball Woodleigh 26 defeated Ballam Park PS 2
Mixed Netball Woodleigh 21 defeated Ballam Park PS 1
Round 3: Friday 16 June – Woodleigh vs Bayside Christian College
Football Woodleigh 1.2.8 were defeated by Bayside CC 4.8.32
Girls Soccer Woodleigh 6 defeated Bayside CC 0
Boys Soccer Woodleigh 0 drew with Bayside CC 0
Girls Netball Woodleigh 18 defeated Bayside CC 3
Mixed Netball Woodleigh 12 defeated Bayside CC 7
Bayside District Lightning Premiership Competition Results
Football Division 2 Premiers and fourth place in District
Girls Soccer Division 2 Premiers and District Premiers
Boys Soccer Runners up in Division 2 and seventh place in District
Girls Netball Division 2 Premiers and third place in District
Mixed Netball Division 2 Premiers and third place in District
Congratulations to all teams, in particular, the Girls Soccer team who won the District Premiership thereby qualifying to play in the upcoming Peninsula Division Championships on July 21 in Mornington.
Good luck girls!
MARK RODEN
PE Teacher
International Women’s Day Lunch – Monday 24 July
Students in Year 6 to 12 are invited to join Woodleigh alumni Casley Rowan (class of 2015) at our International Women’s Day Luncheon. Casley is an Advisor at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. She will join us to discuss this year's theme for International Women's Day - Embrace Equity.
Our student organising committee have nominated Blue Dragon Children's Foundation to receive the funds raised at this event once again. Blue Dragon is a Vietnamese organisation that offers rescue and crisis care for young people who are victims of human trafficking; as well as shelter; legal advocacy; and long-term support for children to return to school and training.
Tickets: $20 per person, with all profits going to charity
RSVP by Wednesday 19 July – places are limited – so get your tickets now!
BOOK NOWPositive Body Image: Term 3 PEP Talk
Imagine Me - Positive Body Image with Deanne Carson, CEO of Body Safety Australia
Adolescence can be a challenging time as young people go through a period of transition and growth. These years are critical in forming their identity, relationship with self and others, perception of the world, and so much more.
Join Deanne Carson, CEO of Body Safety Australia, as she promotes positive body image and encourages parents and carers to reflect on the development of physical, emotional, and mental health as a prevention measure regarding eating disorders and the influence of social media in this context.
When: Wednesday 9 August, 7pm onwards
Book now to let us know you're coming!
BOOK NOWGet your tickets for Matilda The Musical Jr!
Join us in the Senior Campus Hall to see this heartwarming story of courage and self-discovery.
Matilda is a little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of recalcitrant parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she ploughs through in a hurry, and in imagining and creating her own stories. When she finally gets to school, things there are tough as well. At Crunchem Hall, Matilda must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in the school motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.”
At school, Matilda finds companionship in her shy and quiet teacher, Miss Honey. A brave little soul, Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson – that even though life can be hard, “No one but me is gonna change my story” so, “Sometimes you have to be a bit naughty.”
Matilda JR will be performed on the following dates:
- Thursday 31 August at 12.00pm
- Thursday 31 August at 7pm
- Friday 1 September at 7pm
As part of the School’s responsibility to enact and uphold Victoria's Child Safe Standards, all Woodleigh School campuses will have a student-free day on Monday 7 August.
The student-free day will enable all staff across the school to update their Child Safe training, together with other critical compliance requirements. We appreciate families understanding of the school's compliance responsibilities and thank you for your support.
DAVID BAKER – Principal
ROD DAVIES, VIVIENNE WEARNE and NAT McLENNAN
Deputy Principals – Heads of Campus
Since the last messenger piece so much has developed in the Hive. We have warmly welcomed two new students and their families to the group. Both students have settled into the program extremely well and the rest of the children have been very caring friends, supporting them with our daily schedule and routines.
These experiences highlight the VEYLDF of Identity in action, “as the children build self-identities and sense of belonging, they show interest in others and experience being part of a group, they participate with others in play and other learning opportunities and develop friendships.”
For weeks we were busy planning and organising a very special event, our Mothers’ Day Celebrations. During our morning meetings we discussed and documented all things ‘Mum', from what we enjoyed doing with our mothers, to what we loved about them, what they loved about us and how we could show them how much we cared for them.
“I play cars with her.” William
“Mummy helps me with building roads for the toy cars.”. Maisie
“I love cuddling mummy”. Dorothy
“We play duplo.”Raffi
“I like playing princess with her.” Priya
“We should make some things for them.” Charlie
"We could grow some wiggly plants.” Arlo
We decided upon an afternoon celebration and created a few little special gifts to accompany the gorgeous jewellery from the PFG. We also decided that the Mother’s Day Assembly would be the perfect opportunity for the Hive children to attend for the first time. The assemblies are an integral part of building a sense of community, sharing the children’s learning from across the school. As much fun and enjoyment that assemblies bring, it was also a little daunting for some of the youngest members of the Woodleigh community. Having either mum, grandma, or a special friend to attend the assembly with provided the support and safety needed. Also seeing ourselves on the big screen was pretty exciting!
“I felt a little scared as I had never been before.” Priya
“I felt so happy because of all the things on the screen.” Iris
“Mummy and I were sitting watching the video.” Xavier
“Mum went with Jack to the Mother’s Day breakfast and had sausage rolls.” Zoe
“I love mummy more than anything in the whole world.” Charlie
Another way that we were able to connect with the school community came about last week, when the Hive took over the school! Whilst the big children stayed home for a curriculum day, the Hive children took advantage of much quieter school grounds and went exploring.
Prior to our adventure we sat down and shared our wonderings of what we might discover in the school environment.
“We might see bag hangers.” Bertie
“We will see Papa’s classroom.” Goldie
“We might see some people, like Kerrie.” Blair
“Instruments in the music room” Maisie
“We might see the doggie and a huntsman.” William
“I think we will see Ayla in the pool.” Jack
With much anticipation we ventured beyond the ECC grounds visiting both Kerrie and Mr Davies. We were surprised to find both a TV and toys in Mr Davies office; he obviously works very hard! We enjoyed reading in the library and bouncing the basketball in the gym. It was also a great opportunity to further develop our colouring sorting skills as we carefully arranged Mr Roden’s basketballs back into colour coordination!
We gained some inspiration for our garden from the kitchen garden and thought the classrooms looked very different to our room.
Returning to the ECC, we took time to reflect on what we saw, heard, felt and experienced in the Big school. If you have the time, please come and visit us and see our documentation on display in our reflection book.
“Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities as they demonstrate comfort in their environment.” VEYLDF Community
EMMA and THE HIVE EDUCATORS
We have some serious Pokémon fans in the Cocoon and therefore we have been inquiring into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, values, feelings, and beliefs; the ways in which we can reflect on, extend, and use creativity for enjoyment. What we quickly observed and unpacked was the children appreciation for the aesthetic.
Designing our very own Cocoon Pokemon was a challenge. The children didn’t think they would be able to design their very own Pokémon. We had many discussions about how the designers had developed some of the characters.
“This one is like a seal” Mila.
“This one is like a wolf” Tom.
“Maybe they thought of things and changed it to make it new” Oscar.
“So, they used existing things to help them design the characters?” Rachelle.
“yeah, they definitely did that” Luca.
“Could we think of something and then create our own character?” Rachelle.
“I think it will be a sea animal” Seb.
“It does have a fish mouth” Amelie.
“It’s a sea Pokémon creature. It lives in water” Spencer.
“It will need a big tail” Aaren.
“To help it swim fast” Frankie.
“Maybe it can fly too” Spencer.
“And it has a unicorn horn because we love unicorns” Amelie
“I did the horn bit” Frankie.
“It could have a flying power where wings come” Elle.
“It’s big” Arlo.
“Really big so big that it would be like a whale” Elijah.
This project has led us to look at many related concepts such as science; the materials we use and their properties. How paper and materials can be used and manipulated to suit a purpose.
“We can sew the Pokémon” Elle.
“I have seen a sewing machine before” Noah.
“Can I try?” Aaren.
“It would be hard to make” Indiana.
“I think if we use the design as a pattern, we could make our Pokémon from material” Kellie.
Working collaboratively on the one task has challenged the children to understand values, attitudes, experiences, and feelings and how each of us are different. By responding to the children as they express themselves through art, we have developed their ability to listen to different interpretations, evaluation, reflection, and ways of creating. From here we have studies the Arts; creating our own designs, using our imagination, interpretations, reflections, and communication to develop cards, puppets, and Pokémon balls.
“Can we make up stories” Tom.
“I know we can make lots of characters and powers” Amelie.
“It’s our own character” Spencer.
This unit of inquiry has seen the children express themselves in various ways, the educators have supported the children to arouse their imagination, inspire them in their interest and provide opportunities for children to transfer their prior knowledge.
“You have to match the character” Oscar.
“It’s a green machine” Arlo. (Pokemon ball design).
“You need to look at the number to know how powerful the card is” Luca.
“This one is stronger because it’s gold and has a bigger number” Seb.
It’s been a pleasure to watch the whole group make connections with others’ ideas and experiences and expressing their ideas in a range of ways. Creating our Pokemon board game was an extension of their prior knowledge coming together and extending their learning through number and shape explorations.
“Let’s mix colours” Elijah.
The children have been fascinated at the use of colours in artwork and how you can mix colours to create new ones.
“Red and yellow makes orange” Spencer.
“We could add a bucket of water” Frankie.
“I like the different blues. I add lots of blue to make it dark and only a little bit to make it light” Elijah.
“I love this I make green” Walter.
“Lots of green so much green” Walter.
Term Two has been busy and productive in Foundation, and there is so much for us to celebrate! We are making fantastic progress with our literacy and maths, and the children have loved continuing to find out more about living things. They have enjoyed thinking of questions and creating experiments to answer them, just like real scientists do.
As we are halfway through Foundation, we have reflected on how far we have come with our learning. For this Messenger update, I wanted to ask the children to tell you about their Foundation learning journey so far.
"I have got better at making stuff like Lego shops, and I've also got better at reading words." Leo
"I used to not know how to write my whole name, and I would just write Seb. Now I can write my full name." Sebastian
"I have got better at writing since being in Foundation. My writing used to be like scribbling. Now it's not scribbly." Alfie
"I have been going really well with learning to read. When I see a word, I just try really hard to think of the sounds." Peyton
"Since I started Foundation, I've got better at playing with people." Teddy
"I've learned so much in Foundation, and it's been so fun because now I know all my sounds, and I can read." Lewis
"I've got really good at listening in the classroom, and I am proud of myself for being a good friend. I just help out!" Ezra
"I've got much better at reading so far. Now I can read tricky red words like of, the, and two." Austin
"Now writing is fun for me. I even love making books at home." Henni
"I am getting really good at numbers. I can even write numbers past 20. I love playing with my friends, writing, and doing art stuff." Maisy
"School has been going really good for me so far. I am getting better at Read, Write Inc and playing with my friends. I like making music performances on Discovery Day." Aggie
"School makes me feel happy because I learn and play with my friends. I love doing monkey bars and jumping to the second bar." Lucy
"I am much better at writing now. I can write words like Mum and Dad. I love doing Dance at school because we do fun games." Flynn
"School makes me feel great because we have fun games together." Isaac
"I got better at making fairies with sticks and leaves. I like making rainbows out of leaves on Discovery Day." Rose
"I am getting better at reading because I listen and practice my readers at home every night. I am proud of my reading. Some nights I even read my library books myself." Joshua
"I've got better at reading the baby chick's book and writing. I can now write and draw things that look really detailed, like scientist drawings." Dominic
"I love playing with my friends at school. I've got lots of ideas for playing at Discovery Day. We like to play 'What's the Time Mr Wolf?' and we play fairy games." Remi
What's next in Term 3
Next term, we will continue to build on our literacy and numeracy skills and will begin to look at a new central idea 'Products and services are created to meet the needs of a community.' We are inquiring into;
• Roles and responsibilities within our community.
• Products and services in our community.
• Creating products and services for our community.
We would love to have parents come in to talk to the children about their roles and responsibilities in their job, as part of their family, or in any volunteer organisations they belong to. I will have a sign-up sheet when we meet for Parent Teachers interviews and would love to have as many parents come in and talk to as possible.
We are very excited to have two events happening early next term. On Wednesday, 26th July, we rescheduled our trip to the Museum, which was cancelled due to illness last term. You will receive an Operoo permission request for this at the beginning of term 3. Also, please start looking for a costume for your child and come and watch our 100 Days of School Assembly on Thursday 3 August.
If you haven't seen our lovely video about Foundation, please find the link below. The children have watched it a few times in class and are so excited and proud to see themselves and their classroom on screen.
Wishing you all a safe, relaxing break. We look forward to catching up with you during our Parent Teacher Interviews next term.
Kind regards,
JACQUI, JASMINE and RACHEL
Foundation educators
What an amazing term 2 we have had in Years 1 and 2! Lots of learning, many discoveries, and plenty to celebrate.
Numeracy
This term in numeracy, we have focussed on some of their measurement and geometry skills. We have explored the characteristics of 2D and 3D shapes, including noting how these properties can be applied to irregular shapes. They have created shape pictures, puzzled over differences, been on a shape walk around the school, and shared their understandings. They all loved using the GeoShapes to create their own 3D models, some even managed a dodecahedron. We have also focused on representing and solving simple addition and subtraction problems using various strategies, including counting on, partitioning, and rearranging numbers. The children examined the relationship between addition and subtraction and applied this to larger numbers. As part of the APSMO Maths Quest, we have been exploring patterns with Mrs Liddiard and have learned the mathematical names linked to the parts of patterns such as terms (the smallest individual part) and the core (the repeating group that forms the pattern). We finished patterns, recognised parts, and created our own patterns.
Literacy
This term in literacy, our 1/2 community has focused on the writing genre of procedural writing. This form of writing has provided a valuable opportunity for our young authors to develop their literacy skills, build critical thinking abilities, and foster their creativity. Through this process, they have expanded their vocabulary by learning precise action words, time-related terms, and sequential phrases. The step-by-step nature of procedural writing has compelled them to express themselves clearly and coherently, improving their sentence structure, grammar, and overall communication skills. Our students have delighted us with their imaginative approaches to mundane tasks. From describing the perfect sandwich to a step-by-step guide for playing Minecraft, they have ensured their writing is written with a unique flair and personal touches. RWInc. sessions have continued throughout the term. Some students have changed groups this term but for some, they may have remained at the same levels however progression has been noticed and consolidation is evident. The students continue to work in small groups, reading books, focussing on comprehension and fluency in their reading, spelling, sentence structure, recall of known sounds, and a variety of different writing genres including – letter writing, stories, lists, and recounts.
Inquiry
This term in Inquiry, we have been diving in and out of some of our whole year units of inquiry. We have continued to look at systems and services as well as Earth’s natural cycles, as was seen in our amazing assembly performance. These units also led well into our ‘Sharing the planet’ unit, focusing on how ‘People use Earth's resources with varying impact’. During this unit, we discussed various topics such as recycling, reducing waste, conserving energy, and protecting habitats. We learned that our planet has limited resources, and it is our responsibility to use them wisely and share them fairly with others. We also discovered that small actions from each of us can make a big difference in preserving natural resources for future generations.
Here are some recent photos of us working with Monica exploring Indigenous symbols as a system of communication.
Enjoy your holiday break, and we look forward to a great Semester 2!
LIANE and LEXI
Year 1 and 2 Teachers
Dear Parents, As we reach the conclusion of this semester, I am pleased to note the remarkable journey our Year 3 students have undertaken. Halfway through their Year 3 and (if you include Foundation), halfway through their primary school experience, it's truly a significant milestone. Your unwavering support has played an invaluable role in getting them to this point, for which I am deeply grateful. Each day they arrived in school, brimming with enthusiasm, eager to embark on new adventures in learning.
The second term was filled with memorable experiences that made it a truly enriching phase of learning. Whether it was the illuminating Science Incursion and the Royal Botanical Gardens Cranbourne or the fun-filled Disco and preparations for the Boite school chorus, each experience contributed to their overall growth. Their diligence and creativity were particularly notable in the shoe design projects, part of our Inquiry module. Their interactions with Year 3 and Year 4 peers and the empathy they developed for refugees whilst learning about science and STEM concepts were inspiring to observe.
Our shared reading of The Magician's Elephant by Kate DeCamillo has been a joyous journey. It was indeed a special treat to be able to watch the movie adaptation during our unit. Encourage them to read regularly at home, reinforcing the structured lessons in our literacy blocks.
We thoroughly enjoyed sharing The Magician's Elephant by Kate DeCamillo and watching the movies was definitely a wonderful bonus, we are so lucky it was released during our unit. There has been so much growth in each of their individual English experiences, it is quite impressive. Keep your children reading, we are reinforcing that it is expected that students are reading at home, and I think we are blessed that a teacher who knows all the best book series will be working so closely with them in Term 3.
Their progress in Mathematics has been truly impressive. The provocative questioning they engaged in has led them to pose their own mathematical problems. For instance, the simple yet thoughtful task of counting pencils in the classroom has shown their increasing confidence and inquisitive nature. This ability to question, explore, and find solutions is a crucial skill that we look forward to nurturing further.
Lastly, and most importantly, it is heartening to see the students' considerable growth both emotionally and socially. Their heightened awareness of the consequences of their actions, combined with an increased understanding of empathy and compassion, has shaped their interactions in remarkable ways. As we look forward to the next semester, let us continue to nurture these qualities, guiding them towards becoming empathetic, responsible, and conscientious individuals. Thank you for your unwavering support in this journey of growth.
I hope the upcoming school break allows for some much-needed rest and quality family time. Looking forward to an equally enriching second half of the year.
Warm regards,
CRAIG KENNER
Year 3 Teacher
It’s the end of Semester 1, and looking back on the action packed first half of our year, I couldn’t be prouder of our Year 4 students.
This was highlighted by our recent trip to Resource Rescue, as part of our unit of inquiry, How the World Works. The staff at Resource Rescue remarked on the respectful behaviour, the enthusiasm, and the general delight our students brought to their store. This echoed the feedback on our recent excursion to the Cranbourne Botanical Gardens, as our tour bus driver shared after our short trip how impressed he was with the curiosity and care our students showed. To see our students living and breathing the 3Rs, and modelling the learner attributes with their everyday actions, is a joy.
Through this unit, which centres on the idea that investigating the properties of materials enables us to solve problems, create and innovate. We provoked the students thinking by exploring the photography project, ‘The Long Walk’ by Shannon Jensen. In this project, Shannon photographed the shoes of refugees after they undertook a long walk. Students marvelled at the state of the shoes and the resourceful way shoes had been created out of scraps. We gratefully reflected on our own circumstances and thought about how wasteful we can be in the way we consume. Students were posed a question: Could you create a functional shoe out of recycled materials? Then, in small groups, they began the design process – researching materials, developing ideas, creating their prototypes, testing, and gathering data, and then refining their design. This was a perfect example of how learning is a process, rather than a product – the process of designing supported students to grow their social skills as they negotiated ideas, communication skills as they documented the journey, creative thinking skills as they develop novel ideas, and so on.
Following this project, students had the opportunity to go to Resource Rescue, to source materials to design decorations for our disco. At the time of writing, the hall is shinier than it’s ever been before. It’s filled with extraordinary creations of proud students, who when reflecting, shared a really deep understanding of both how we can use our understanding of materials to create and innovate, but also solve environmental problems through the choices we make individually.
Some Personal Success - Tom’s Horse Riding achievement
On the Easter Holidays, I went to State Championships for horse riding. We had to stay at Werribee Park for 6 days. I competed in the combined training 35cm – that is jumping and dressage. I also competed in the Preparatory 1 dressage test, the Preparatory 2 dressage test, and the Preparatory 3 dressage test. In the combined training 35cm I placed 4th and in the Preparatory 3 test I placed 1st. The horse I competed on was Sunny.
I’m most proud of getting my first-ever ribbon.
TOM PHILLIPS
Please have a safe and happy winter holiday, and I’ll see you in Term 3!
JAMES CLAPHAM
Year 4 Teacher
Conventional wisdom suggests that Term 2 is the ‘quiet term’. Well, Term 2 in the Minimbah Homestead has been anything but!
From interstate study tours to cooking in the Homestead kitchen and everything in between, each week has been choc-full of amazing opportunities to learn and grow together.
Twelve students have put together a podcast review of the term on behalf of everyone in the Homestead, reflecting on activities that we’ve all participated in. Each of the five parts represent different aspects of life as a Year 5 or 6 student at Minimbah. Please enjoy these discussions and the accompanying photos.
We wish all our families a wonderful break. We look forward to seeing you in Term 3!
THE HOMESTEAD TEAM
(Jacqui, Jonno, Andy, Zara, Gabby, Jo & Georgy)
May and June saw Minimbah students return to Interschool Chess Competitions. They competed in zonal competitions run by Northern Star Chess.
Eighteen students from Years 1-4 ventured to Hampton Park Primary School on May 25, with many students competing in their very first tournament. They were 1 of 10 schools represented on the day, with over 90 students attending to compete in 7 rounds. The team placed 6th in the overall team standings.
Congratulations to Charlie and Byron (Year 2), who placed 3rd and 2nd respectively in the Foundation to Year 2 Division.
Congratulations also to Harry and Max (Year 4), who drew for 3rd in Year 3/4 Division. These two boys have also earned themselves entry into the Southern Regional Primary Open Semi-Final to be held in November.
The Year 5/6 Team headed to Peninsula Grammar in early June to compete against 7 other schools from the area. This was the first interschool competition for many of these students too. The team are to be congratulated on placing 4th, against some very strong and skilled competition.
Congratulations to Brodie (Year 5) and Oscar (Year 6) who placed 7th and 8th respectively. Daniel (Year 5) placed 16th, which earns these three students entry into the Southern Regional Primary Open Semi-Final also.
In the Primary Girls Division, Ella (Year 6) and Amy (Year 5) received the bronze medals, and Kat (Year 6), the gold. This allows them direct entry into the Primary Girls State Final at the end of the year.
Another tournament is on the horizon next term, so stay tuned for further updates.
GABBY WILLIAMS
Learning Enhancement Teacher
Years 3 and 4
Years 3 and 4 have continued learning about different Indonesian fruit. Students learned how to describe the taste of food and express likes and dislikes by filling in a food diary. Some of the students even tried durian fruit for the first time. Reactions varied from dislike to delicious! Thank you to the Williams family for sending the fruit to school.
The Year 4 students worked collaboratively to write a role-play set in warung, a small Indonesian eatery or stall. Each group is in the process of creating a sign for their warung that represents what they are selling. They will be able to set up a stall in the classroom and bargain with each other using the Indonesian rupiah as their currency. This activity is a fun and engaging way to practice their language and bargaining skills when they visit Indonesia!
Years 5 and 6
The year 5 and 6 students have enjoyed exploring the topic of street food and its connection to culture. We have taken a virtual trip from Java to Bali via various YouTube clips about regional food. They have learnt that different parts of Indonesia have their own distinct cuisine shaped by culture, history, and geographical location. One of the lessons they enjoyed was a shopping activity. I brought various Indonesian products and placed them around the room. The students filled out an information sheet while investigating the different products and their ingredients. This activity was a great opportunity to discover new products and make prior connections to the food they are familiar with.
The next task we will be working on is creating a menu. We will explore more regional street food in Java, Sulawesi, and West Sumatra. Students will decide what Indonesian food to include on their menus, the prices in rupiah, and the ingredients for each item. I look forward to seeing their menu designs!
TAMARA McKERNIN
Indonesian Teacher
During term 2 all students in years 5 and 6 competed in a round-robin fixture and lightning premiership day against local primary schools focusing on Winter Team Sports; Australian Rules Football, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Girls Netball, and Boys/Mixed Netball. The round-robin games are played on a Friday morning while the lightning premiership was a whole day competition involving 12 schools, held on Wednesday 7 June.
Match Results – Bayside District Round Robin Competition
Round 1: Friday 26 May – Woodleigh vs Frankston PS
Football Woodleigh 5.8.38 defeated Frankston 5.1.31
Girls Soccer Woodleigh 5 defeated Frankston PS 2
Boys Soccer Woodleigh 0 drew with Frankston PS 0
Girls Netball Woodleigh 13 defeated Frankston PS 4
Mixed Netball Woodleigh 3 were defeated by Frankston PS 9
Round 2: Friday 2 June – Woodleigh vs Ballam Park PS
Football Woodleigh 5.8.28 defeated Ballam Park PS 5.1.31
Girls Soccer Woodleigh 11 defeated Ballam Park PS 1
Boys Soccer Woodleigh 1 defeated Ballam Park PS 0
Girls Netball Woodleigh 26 defeated Ballam Park PS 2
Mixed Netball Woodleigh 21 defeated Ballam Park PS 1
Round 3: Friday 16 June – Woodleigh vs Bayside Christian College
Football Woodleigh 1.2.8 were defeated by Bayside CC 4.8.32
Girls Soccer Woodleigh 6 defeated Bayside CC 0
Boys Soccer Woodleigh 0 drew with Bayside CC 0
Girls Netball Woodleigh 18 defeated Bayside CC 3
Mixed Netball Woodleigh 12 defeated Bayside CC 7
Bayside District Lightning Premiership Competition Results
Football Division 2 Premiers and fourth place in District
Girls Soccer Division 2 Premiers and District Premiers
Boys Soccer Runners up in Division 2 and seventh place in District
Girls Netball Division 2 Premiers and third place in District
Mixed Netball Division 2 Premiers and third place in District
Congratulations to all teams, in particular, the Girls Soccer team who won the District Premiership thereby qualifying to play in the upcoming Peninsula Division Championships on July 21 in Mornington.
Good luck girls!
MARK RODEN
PE Teacher
Students in Year 6 to 12 are invited to join Woodleigh alumni Casley Rowan (class of 2015) at our International Women’s Day Luncheon. Casley is an Advisor at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. She will join us to discuss this year's theme for International Women's Day - Embrace Equity.
Our student organising committee have nominated Blue Dragon Children's Foundation to receive the funds raised at this event once again. Blue Dragon is a Vietnamese organisation that offers rescue and crisis care for young people who are victims of human trafficking; as well as shelter; legal advocacy; and long-term support for children to return to school and training.
Tickets: $20 per person, with all profits going to charity
RSVP by Wednesday 19 July – places are limited – so get your tickets now!
BOOK NOWImagine Me - Positive Body Image with Deanne Carson, CEO of Body Safety Australia
Adolescence can be a challenging time as young people go through a period of transition and growth. These years are critical in forming their identity, relationship with self and others, perception of the world, and so much more.
Join Deanne Carson, CEO of Body Safety Australia, as she promotes positive body image and encourages parents and carers to reflect on the development of physical, emotional, and mental health as a prevention measure regarding eating disorders and the influence of social media in this context.
When: Wednesday 9 August, 7pm onwards
Book now to let us know you're coming!
BOOK NOWJoin us in the Senior Campus Hall to see this heartwarming story of courage and self-discovery.
Matilda is a little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of recalcitrant parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she ploughs through in a hurry, and in imagining and creating her own stories. When she finally gets to school, things there are tough as well. At Crunchem Hall, Matilda must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in the school motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.”
At school, Matilda finds companionship in her shy and quiet teacher, Miss Honey. A brave little soul, Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson – that even though life can be hard, “No one but me is gonna change my story” so, “Sometimes you have to be a bit naughty.”
Matilda JR will be performed on the following dates:
- Thursday 31 August at 12.00pm
- Thursday 31 August at 7pm
- Friday 1 September at 7pm