Maddingley
School Colours Awards
Well done to the students listed below for gaining their School Colours at the Middle School assembly. They gained Colours for showing a high degree of motivation to succeed:
50 Points:
• Rnvir Singh A 6A
• Darcie Y 6B
• Japnoor G 7A
• Alana B 7B
• Nate B 7C
• Opie S 7D
• Harry H 7E
• Varanreet B 7F
• Myra P 7H
• Henry W 8A
• Gabriel L 8E
• Aahana S 8G
• Mitchell D 8G
100 points
• Tanush M 7H
• Aarzan Q 7I
• Adi S 8B
• Aaryan Rajpal 8B
• Frederick Gribbin 8B
• Samaira Grover 8C
Scott Bayne – Head of Middle School
Woodlea
Year 5 – Staughton Vale
On 25 February, our Year 5 students headed off to Staughton Vale for a day of team building, gardening and creativity.
Students rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into farm life by digging up potatoes, planting new seedlings and tackling plenty of weeding. There was something very satisfying about uncovering potatoes from the soil — a few surprised faces quickly turned into proud smiles! With careful hands and the help of Joel, Staughton Vale’s own horticulturist, students planted a variety of plants that will continue to grow long after our visit.
All Year 5 students had the opportunity to contribute to a special school artwork that will be proudly displayed within the Woodlea campus. Featuring our school values, the artwork showcased, not only teamwork, but also the many talented artists in our cohort. We can’t wait to see it hanging up!
The day was also packed with energetic team-building games that challenged students to communicate and collaborate. These included the Levitating Stick which tested patience and coordination (it wasn’t as easy as it looked!), the Labyrinth Course that had teams navigating their way through twists and turns, the Half Pipe Challenge which saw groups working together to guide a ball into a bucket with lots of cheering and problem-solving involved! Students also attempted to flip over a tarp without touching the floor which required careful planning, balance and cooperation.
All in all, it was a day filled with new experiences, laughter, teamwork and memorable moments. We are so proud of the way our Year 5 students embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and positivity.
The Year 5 Woodlea Staff
Year 7 Camp
Our Year 7 Woodlea students recently participated in an enriching three-day, two-night Surf Safety Awareness Camp at Anglesea YMCA. Students engaged in surfing and surf safety programs, mountain biking, walking and team building activities at the beach and estuary. Throughout the camp they demonstrated resilience, enthusiasm and a willingness to challenge themselves while developing their understanding of beach awareness and rescue techniques. It was wonderful to see friendships strengthened and new connections formed across Tutor Groups.
A highlight of the camp was the opportunity for students to build independence, spending one night in cabins and one night in tents and working together to prepare and cook their own dinner. The experience encouraged responsibility, cooperation and confidence in unfamiliar settings. Our Year 7 cohort represented Woodlea with maturity and positivity, and we are incredibly proud of the way they embraced this important milestone in their Year 7 journey.
Krystal Pitt – Head of Year 7
“Camp was an experience that brought us out of our comfort zones and allowed us to participate in a range of activities, while also helping us create new friendships and meet new people.”
Vishwa 7WB
“Our camp experience was wonderful because it helped us step out of our comfort zones and learn important life skills. Activities like surfing and skateboarding challenged us to try new things while improving our balance, focus and confidence. Spending time with classmates helped us build stronger friendships and trust each other more. With nature and the ocean all around us made the experience fun, exciting and inspiring, and it showed us how much we can learn outside the classroom.”
Rasleen 7WB
“Year 7 camp was a fun and exciting experience where I was able to try new activities, meet new people and build friendships outside the usual school environment. My favourite activity was surfing because it challenged me and helped me grow in confidence.”
Vedant 7WF
“Year 7 camp was a great experience. I really enjoyed participating in the different camp activities and working together as a team. It was a great opportunity to demonstrate our school values and virtues through respect, support and positive collaboration with both current and new students.”
Samuel 7WC
