Celebrating Cultural Week

Over the last two weeks, the school community came together to celebrate Cultural Week, a vibrant and meaningful celebration of the many cultures, traditions and backgrounds that make our school such a diverse and welcoming place. Throughout this time, students enthusiastically participated in a range of lunchtime activities, proudly wore cultural dress and supported the Cultural Concert. It was wonderful to see students from all year levels embracing the opportunity to learn from one another and celebrate the richness of our community. The energy and involvement across the school created a positive and inclusive atmosphere for everyone.

A highlight of the week was the rich program of visiting experiences offered across the school. Students engaged in a variety of immersive cultural workshops including a French mime performance, Japanese ink art workshops, African drum and dancing sessions, and Indigenous cultural experiences. These hands-on opportunities allowed students to deepen their understanding of global cultures through authentic and engaging learning experiences, further enhancing their appreciation of diversity.

A special thank you goes to the teachers and school leaders who generously volunteered their time to organise and run activities throughout the week. Your dedication and support made Cultural Week both educational and enjoyable, creating memorable experiences for all involved. Cultural Week was a valuable reminder of the importance of recognising, respecting and appreciating different cultures and perspectives. We are incredibly fortunate to belong to such a supportive and multicultural school community.

Jacinta Davie – Teacher (Maddingley)
Courtney Williams – Deputy Head of Junior School (Woodlea)

Woodlea

House Chess

Woodlea House Chess brought together students from all three sub-schools for a week of strategic battles, as competitors represented their houses with focus and determination.

From sharp openings and well-timed gambits to intense middle-game tactics and carefully calculated endgames, students demonstrated impressive skill and resilience at the board. Each match contributed valuable points with participants carefully planning their moves, defending key pieces and capitalising on checkmate opportunities.

In a closely contested tournament, Djerriwarrh claimed victory by just 4 points, highlighting how every move truly mattered. A sincere thank you to the team from Northern Star Chess for their expertise and support throughout the week.

Congratulations to our Star of the Tournament Trophy winners who each showcased outstanding strategic thinking and composure under pressure.

Neevan P (Year 3–4)

Arjun A (Year 5–6)

Japvir N (Year 7–8)

Dulein P (Year 9–10)

Niraj P (Year 11–12)

Ellen Farrugia – Head of House: Parwan (Woodlea)
Melvin Tan – Head of House: Lederderg (Woodlea)