At Woodbury Boston, we’re all celebrating changes and transitions. And for our students, one of the most exciting transitions occurs when they move into a new class. In December each year, we hold In-school Orientation Day — a school-wide celebration of what’s to come.
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Our Principal, Nick Lynch, is an educator through and through. Over the course of 35 years, he has taught in schools across Australia and overseas. And he’s been the Principal of several large schools in the eastern states. He’s a cooperative, inclusive leader — but there’s more to Nick than meets the eye.
Read MoreDid you know that Woodbury Boston Primary School turned 40 in 2020? In fact, plans to celebrate were well underway when Covid-19 threw a wrench in the plans. Now that life in WA is largely back to normal, we are so pleased to share the details of our 40th anniversary celebration!
Read MoreBuilding connections to the community is a big part of what we do at Woodbury Boston.
We put our heads together and wondered: what could we do to better support parents and families? And soon, the Playgroup at Woodbury Boston was born.
Collective memory is a term that refers to lots of different things in different organisations. The school’s ethos, artefacts, and stories are part of the collective memory of Woodbury Boston, and so are the people who were there at the very beginning, Whitney being one of those people.
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The Western Australian Curriculum underpins everything we do at Woodbury Boston. While it may look like it’s all fun and games (we do have heaps of fun at school!) each of the experiences we create for our students is linked to the Curriculum, including our bi-weekly Out & About trips. Recently, we consolidated Science and History lessons with a trip to the Museum of the Great Southern. Keep reading if you’re wondering what insects, convicts, and a replica ship have in common.
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Whether you went on to a career on the stage or not, most of us have fond memories of participating in a school production. At Woodbury Boston, our whole-school concert is a long-standing tradition. It’s heaps of fun for everyone, of course, but its cross-curricular benefits mean that it's a great learning experience, too.
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At Woodbury Boston, opinions matter. That's why our students have the opportunity to participate in Parliament every fortnight.
Parliament is a student-run meeting where everyone has the opportunity to show their appreciation for others, celebrate successes and discuss any concerns that they may have. Our system mirrors democracy (not a top-down approach), where our students have every chance to voice their opinion and be involved in issues that matter to them.
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There’s no denying it — the experience of being in school has changed a lot since we adults went through it. These days, school is about growing and supporting the whole child; in many cases, in a much more inclusive and understanding way.
Read MoreThe first day of school is an exciting time. New backpacks, new teachers, catching up with friends — there is so much to be excited about when it comes to starting a new school year. But the beginning of school can be stressful, too. Here are four ways you can support your child in the lead-up to the new school year.
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