Imagine a school where the warmth of community emanates from its very walls. That school is Woodlands School. This small school, though modest in size, is grand in its commitment to fostering respect among its students, staff, and community members. We are a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school with a current enrollment of 141 students in 7 classrooms with 11 professional staff, and 7 support staff. Our class sizes allow for personalized attention, fostering strong bonds between staff and students.… Read More
The old Woodlands School building, built in 1975, is being torn down. Demolition is happening quickly, and we anticipate the majority of the structure will be removed by the end of March. Now the question is…..what can we do with this new found space? A walking trail? More play-structures? A nature playground? Additional green space? Trees? The parent-council and the school are in the early stages of planning how to transform this space for our students and greater community. We… Read More
During out 1st assembly yesterday, we talked about some common positive behaviour expectations that are going to be the focus in our building this year. These behaviour expectations can be summarised in an easy to remember phrase – “Be Respectful – Be Responsible – Be Safe”. If all members of the school community – students, staff, parents – remember to follow these important guidelines we will spend our days in an environment that is ideal for learning. In my brief… Read More