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Welcome
to our school . . .
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We'd like to tell you
about the great results we've been getting at Woodend Primary School.
Our children are . . .
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Capable
The school provides a quality program of core skills as its first
priority, then offers a range of subjects and activities to extend
students' abilities. We encourage students to take more and more
responsibility for themselves and their learning. In today's world they
need to be good learners so they can keep on learning. |
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Making
sure . . .
nhigh
quality, committed staff
nspecialist
teachers retained
nexcursions
carefully integrated into curriculum
ncomputers
accessible in every classroom
nmodern
library/resource centre
nactivity-based
learning approaches
ncontinuous
evaluation & review of program
nparent
participation in program planning |
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Active
Our
students are kept busy. we want them to develop a variety of interests
and to experience success at their own level in a full range of social,
physical and cultural activities. we like them to move out into the
community and to benefit from the skills and talents of parents. This
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Enriching
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ncomprehensive
camping program at each year level
nspecial
activity days (health, dance, music & sport)
ninschool
instrumental tuition and practice
nmiddle
unit swimming skills program
nparticipation
in full range of interschool sports
nrural
school experience for all students in Year 4
nbusy
lunchtime program of activities & interests
nbike
education program |
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Caring
The
school is a community. Our students learn that caring means looking
after their own health and wellbeing, working with and for others and
protecting their environment. So caring is just something you do every
day. We want our students to take these values and habits out into
the world. It needs them.
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Taking
care . . .
nunique
nutritional menu at school canteen
nwell-planned
health education program
nactive
program to develop teamwork skills
nhands-on
animal care at school farm annexe
npractical
energy conservation program
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parent involvement at all levels
nactive
junior school council for student involvement
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recreation development plan with local shire |
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You're
welcome to visit us.
If you would like to find out more, come and visit the school and talk
to our children. We think you'll be impressed.
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