Junior School Parent/Teacher Interviews – March 4 and 6
Parent/teacher interviews are a valuable opportunity for communication between families and teachers. On March 4 and 6, Junior School parents will have the opportunity to discuss their child’s strengths and goals with their classroom teachers for 2025.
We look forward to sharing valuable insights to support your child’s growth both academically and socially.
Please refer to EdSmart notices for details on how to book a parent/teacher interview time.
Mrs Sally Savic – Head of Junior School Woodlea
Mr Darren Gibson – Head of Junior School Maddingley
Maddingley
Year 2
This term, our Year 2 students are diving into the world of counting and patterns, exploring everything from skip counting to identifying patterns and rules in number sequences. Through engaging activities and challenges they are developing strong mathematical skills using a range of hands-on activities such as bead strings to assist with counting and demonstrating skip counting on bead templates.
Alongside their mathematical adventures, students are travelling back in time to Ancient India! They are learning about the incredible contributions of this ancient civilisation, from its rich culture and history to groundbreaking inventions like the numeral system. With hands-on projects and interactive lessons, the children are discovering Ancient Indian traditions and beliefs that are still practised today.
It’s an exciting term so far filled with learning, exploration and creativity! We can’t wait to see what our Year 2 students will achieve next!
Maddingley Year 2 Team
Woodlea
Together on Tuesdays: Building Connections in Junior School Woodlea
In the Junior School at Woodlea, our new Year 4 leaders have embraced their leadership roles through the Together on Tuesdays program which was launched on 18 February. This student-led initiative provides engaging and inclusive activities for students across Years 1 to 4 during break times, fostering friendships, teamwork, and a strong sense of belonging within our school community.
The first session was a fantastic success, with a large number of eager participants joining in. Students had the opportunity to take part in a range of activities including drawing, colouring, Lego building, skipping, down ball and more. The Year 4 leaders enthusiastically guided each activity, ensuring that every student felt included and had something enjoyable to engage in.
This program not only offers meaningful break-time activities but also supports the development of leadership skills in our Year 4 students. By taking on the responsibility of planning and running activities, they are strengthening their communication, organisation and teamwork skills, while setting a positive example for their peers.
It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm from both our leaders and participants, and we look forward to watching Together on Tuesdays continue to grow throughout the year.
Mrs Sally Savic – Head of Junior School Woodlea
Mrs Courtney Williams – Deputy Head of Junior School Woodlea
Year 1
Woodlea Year 1 students have been learning about the features and structure of a recount, focusing on how to share real-life experiences in a clear and engaging way. We have been exploring how recounts are written in the past tense, follow a chronological sequence and include key details to bring their experiences to life and help the reader understand what happened.
To help us remember, we chant:
Recounts are true,
it happened to you!
First, next and last,
an event from the past!
Here are four wonderful samples from our own classrooms:
Cooking Recount
On the weekend, I cooked eggs with my mum.
First, we cracked the eggs in the cooking pan.
Next, we flipped the eggs.
Finally, we put the eggs on the plate and ate the eggs.
My favourite part was eating the egg.
-Tabrez 1WA
Park Recount
On the holidays, my brother and I went to the park with Milky.
First, I went inside the dog park and I saw a lot of dogs.
Next, I climbed the Eiffel Tower.
Last, I went on the swings.
I had the best day ever!
-Xena 1WB
Cinema Recount
On the school holidays, I went to the movies.
First, I got a ticket to play games. I got a surprise and got popcorn.
Next, I went to my seat with my family.
Last, I hopped in the car with my family and went to bed.
I had an excellent day watching Moana 2.
-Samar 1WC
Birthday Recount
On the 10th of May, I celebrated my 6th birthday.
First, I organised my house.
Next, my mum made the immaculate food.
Last, the guests came and we started the party.
I had a great day.
-Rehmat 1WD
The Woodlea Year 1 Team
Term 1 Junior School Art
Students across Prep to Year 2 have been busy exploring a variety of creative projects and techniques. Prep students have started their Art journey by learning the expectations of the Art room, creating a Paper Skills Poster to practise cutting, folding and gluing and explored their imaginations by drawing their dream houses.
Year 1 students began the year with self-portraits using oil pastels and an ink wash, while learning to mix primary colours to create secondary colours.
Meanwhile, Year 2 students kicked off the year with detailed self-portraits in oil pastels, followed by learning about complementary colours and applying this knowledge in a dynamic collage project.
Year 3 students are exploring Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh, focusing on his iconic painting Starry Night (1889). They will continue to examine the artist’s techniques and expressive use of colour.
Transitioning from Van Gogh’s expressive brushwork to a more contemporary style, Year 4 students have delved into the dynamic world of Keith Haring, an American artist known for his bold, movement-filled figures and connection to Pop Art and street culture. Students will create their own individually-themed action figures, using bold outlines, expressive movement and bright colour choices.
Lucinda Degiorgio – Art Teacher Woodlea
