Wellbeing and Engagement

I can’t believe we are halfway through term 4! The summer holidays will be here before we know it, and there is still so much to do!

This term we have begun a Boxing program with Dan from the YMCA. The program is about empowering young people through engaging in a healthy form of exercise. It has been fantastic to see the year 10 students involved engage with Dan and the program. Only today, I spoke with one student who mentioned their arms were too sore, as they complained they had a smile on their face and said how much they enjoyed the program so far!

Over the last week (and continuing in the coming weeks) we have started our transition of our grade 6-year 7 students. There is a buzz of nervous energy in the office as they are arriving with their parent/ guardian. We are so excited to see their confidence grow in the coming weeks as they get to know us and the Woodmans Hill way.

In recent weeks, I have noticed a decline in the uniform that our students are wearing to school. Whilst we recognise that we are heading towards the end of the year, this is not an opportunity for our sense of pride and expectations around uniform to slip. Reminder, all students are expected to be in FULL school uniform every day, including traveling to and from school and on excursions.  Our uniform represents both individual and collective pride. A uniform ensures inclusivity whilst attending school. Students participate in a range of subjects including practical based subjects (such as Science and Technology) which have strict OHS requirements. 

On rare occasions when an item of uniform is unable to be worn, students are expected to provide a signed note from a Parent/Guardian detailing a clear reason for being out of uniform.  Students will be issued with a uniform pass (prior to the start of the school day) which they must carry throughout the day. Students out of uniform without the required permission and pass will be issued with a detention.

Students are required to bring their PE Uniform on PE days only and students will change in/out of uniform during their scheduled PE classes. Students CAN NOT wear their PE uniform outside of scheduled practical PE classes.

If you require support in purchasing uniform due to financial difficulties, please reach out to the school.  Now is also a good time to contact our uniform suppliers, Crockers and PSW, as there is usually sales on during November.