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A site dedicated to Woodford Dale Public School, a place where many people were fortunate enough to begin their education.
Woodford Dale Public School
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Looking for a school to enrol your kids? Have you considered Woodford Dale Public School? For more information, call 6647 6390 (or after hours 0409 774 432) to find out why our school is the best small school in the area.
Gabby's thoughts on Woody School (parent of Beth, Year 4)
“What impresses me most about Woodford Dale School is the sense of community, the beautiful buildings and playground. The children are often involved with other small schools and the parental involvement is fantastic. I think the teaching is wonderful because there is a lot of individual teaching and the children work together well and encourage each other. We have a great sense of community spirit and active after-school program that is run by the parents and everyone gets involved in reading, canteen, sport and the P&C. My child’s confidence has improved and her English skills and her fitness have all shown great improvement. I would
recommend Woodford Dale Public School to other parents because it’s the best school in every way!”
Useful and Interesting Links
Did you know that a daily bus service runs between Maclean and our school, via Cowper?
Would you be more inclined to send your kids to Woody school if there was an after-school care service?
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About Our School
- Woodford Dale Public School
- Situated on Woodford Island on the Clarence River, our school has been an important part of the community since 1867. We have an extensive playground area, incorporating many trees and new play equipment. Our classroom, library and office are colourful and welcoming & provide a safe haven for children.
Our School's Priorities
· We offer a child centred learning environment
· We embrace parent and community involvement
· We foster and encourage special talents
· We develop tolerance, responsibility and leadership skills
· We embrace parent and community involvement
· We foster and encourage special talents
· We develop tolerance, responsibility and leadership skills
Are you a past student?
Past students and parents are all invited to post comments on their experiences at Woody. Use the comments field above to add your own experiences.
Contact Us
Woodford Dale Public School, 361 Woodford Dale Road, Woodford Island NSW 2463
Phone: 6647 6390
Fax: 6647 6480
Email: woodfordal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 6647 6390
Fax: 6647 6480
Email: woodfordal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
There are two reasons why Woodford Island is special. First, we lay claim to being the largest inland island in the Southern Hemisphere with a mountain range, and second we have an exceptional and unique small school.
ReplyDeleteThis school is a family school where parents, granparents and friends are encouraged to play an active part in the school community.
Woody School also has a caring team of teachers and ancillary staff dedicated to making the school the safest and friendliest place it can possibly be.
When you drive around the Island you can't help but be impressed by our mountain range, and by the beautiful grounds of Woody School,
Aren't we fortunate that in thses times of stress and uncertainty, there is a school on Woodford Island that gives children the very best free education.
Vicki Munro
W. D School is unique. A more picturesque site for a school there is not. The river at the front door, the mountain range out the back and cane fields surrounding on both sides, sound good for a song. Loved my 8 years as a teacher at Woody. Bare foot kids arriving with the greatest reasons for being late. Playground duty a pleasure. A wonderful parent group and a fantastic group of students. If there is a teacher's heaven then this is it.
ReplyDeletePlease support Woodford Dale School if you are able to do so. I'm sure you will walk away, as I have, with memories and stories that will last a lifetime.
Jim Crisp 1977 - 1982. 1986 - 1987 Teacher in Charge
I went to Woody School from 1977 - 1985 and have very fond memories of those times.
ReplyDeleteThe things I remember most are:
- All the kids from Kinder to Year 6 being together, and having kids of all ages as my friends
- The great school grounds where the whole school played afternoon sports such as cricket, touch-football, softball, hockey (there was so much sports equipment to choose from)
- Feeling recognised for doing good work (because it's a small school you get lots of dedicated time with the teacher)
Many schools these days can't offer these kind of things because of their large student numbers. I think Woody School offers a very special kind of education that should be treasured.