Stories 
from Woodleigh

For adolescents, it’s not a matter of if challenges arise, but when. How we respond makes all the difference.

By James Clapham. In today’s world, children are absorbing more information than ever  - about climate change, global conflict, artificial intelligence and social inequality. But knowledge on its own can be completely overwhelming. Without the tools to make meaning, many children are unprepared for the complexity of the world around them. So what can we do?

Joyful ones. At Woodleigh, learning is a dynamic, values-driven process. Guided by the IB Learner Profile, students cultivate curiosity, empathy and agency. More than just students, Woodleigh learners are thoughtful contributors to a complex and evolving world.

Dr Richard Owens honoured as Woodleigh's second recipient of the ACEL Hedley Beare Educator of the Year Award

And what does it mean for Woodleigh students?   Regenerative learning at Woodleigh goes beyond sustainability. Through the Regenerative Futures Program, Year 10 students engage in deep, purposeful learning. Inspired by global thought leaders, this approach offers students a hopeful, actionable path forward, empowering them to become contributors to a flourishing future built on possibility and renewal.

Hannah Watts is an MYP and VCE teacher at Woodleigh, empowering students to become thoughtful and expressive people.