A Cultural Celebration

During Week 4, Woodlea came alive with the rich traditions, customs, and stories from around the world as we celebrated Cultural Week. This special event offered students a unique opportunity to learn about diverse cultures through immersive, hands-on experiences that sparked curiosity and deepened understanding. Across the school, students enjoyed a vibrant program of cultural incursions that brought global traditions directly into our classrooms and playgrounds.

Highlights included the energetic and colourful Bollywood dancing workshops, captivating Indigenous performances that honoured Australia’s First Peoples, delicate Japanese ink writing sessions, the powerful rhythms of African drumming, expressive French mime, and enchanting puppet shows that entertained and educated alike.

The Junior School also proudly showcased their creativity and cultural pride in a lively parade on Dress Up Day, where students donned traditional and imaginative costumes representing cultures from near and far. Beyond the scheduled incursions, lunchtime activities provided ongoing opportunities for students of all ages to engage, explore and celebrate cultural diversity in a fun and inclusive environment. Cultural Week at Woodlea was more than a celebration—it was an immersive learning journey that encouraged respect, curiosity and connection across our school community. We are grateful to all students, staff and families who helped make this week such a memorable and enriching experience.

Mrs Courtney Williams – Deputy Head of Junior School: Woodlea