Student opportunities and activities
At Woodberry Public School, we offer a variety of programs in the classroom and across the school to help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests.
Our programs may include:
- school sport, athletics and inter-school competitions
- creative and performing arts groups and showcases
- cultural and language activities
- excursions and incursions
- public speaking and debating
- interest-based clubs
- student leadership opportunities
- activities that support high potential and gifted learners.
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
Our extra-curricular highlights
Community Garden
We have a Community Garden on our school grounds, where students have regular gardening lessions with Community Garden Co-ordinator, Craig.
Students also enjoy cooking on an open fire and pizza from the pizza oven.
Jump on the WPS Walking Bus!
On Monday and Friday mornings, we are have a WPS Walking Bus. We leave from the corner of Dalwood St and Green Hills Ave at 8:35am, and pick up along Green Hills Ave, Frewin Ave and then continue down Lawson Ave to school.
School staff will be wearing hi-vis vests so you can see us coming, all are welcome to join us including parents.
We walk at a child friendly pace so depending on how many students join us we can't give exact times for 'stops' but we will make sure we keep a keen eye out for our WPS students.
Hope to see you on the 'bus' on Monday and Fridays!!
Aboriginal Language Program - Wonnarua Country
Learning language boosts pride and belonging at Woodberry Public School.
Students at Woodberry Public School are helping to reawaken the local language, and they are flourishing along with it.
Every student, from Kindergarten to Year 6 as well as the school’s support classes, have lessons with Mrs Hunter during one of her two days a week at Woodberry.
Find out more about our Aboriginal Language Program - Wonnarua Country here... Learning language boosts pride and belonging at Woodberry Public School
The Bike Hub
At Woodberry Public School Bike Hub, our students work hard restoring old bikes. They learn practical skills while working together. This involves, fixing chains, adjusting brakes, polishing frames, cleaning, sanding, painting and pump up old push bikes to make them new again.
This is a great hands on skill for all of our students.
Trips and excursions
Our students enjoy getting out of the classroom to explore, learn and try new things. These experiences help them grow, build confidence and see how their learning connects to the world.
EAL/D Class
EAL/D stands for English as an Additional Language or Dialect. The EAL/D Specialist Teacher helps design teaching and learning programmes with class teachers, fostering the development of English language in our students who speak another language and dialect.
Numeracy, literacy and social outcomes can all be built to suit the needs of each student as their language skills develop. For some, this might be additional support within class and for others, this might be in the playground.
EAL/D students levels are assessed at least every year, ensuring that their skills continue to grow.
Public Speaking and Debating
Students can develop their thinking, communication and teamwork skills through public speaking and debating.
They also have the chance to compete in local and state events.
Facilities and resources
Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.
Events
Find out about school events, celebrations and what’s coming up.