2020 Festival of Cultures
Despite the impact of Covid-19, the annual Festival of Cultures, which usually happens in Term 2 went ahead in Week 6 of Term 3. Because Hawke’s Bay was under Level 2 restrictions at the... Read more
Virtual Pastoral Care A Priority
You know the world has shifted on its axis when the call is ‘Daughters, lock up your Mothers.’ Covid19 saw us rush to care for our over 70s, those who are immunocompromised and to regather the... Read more
Digital Learning At Woodford House
With the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in with a nationwide lockdown, digital learning and connectedness has never been more important. Our Learning Management System,... Read more
Uncovering The Real Heart Of Our School
As I sit here one week into our lock-down, I am reflecting on the nature of our community and how we can be ‘Church’ or ‘School’ with no Chapel, Church or school buildings. I... Read more
Virtual Open Day
Thank you for joining us at the Woodford House Virtual Open Day. As a parent and caregiver, you have numerous important decisions to make and we're sure the choice of school for your daughter is... Read more
The Shine Story
Earlier in the year, we shared with you an exciting initiative called Shine – a professional place and an experiential programme that helps our girls connect with character strengths such as... Read more
Students Interview Old Girls About The 1960s Decade
The Year 10 Social Studies programme begins each year with a 1960s topic. The girls explore the 1960s as a significant decade of change and look at a variety of aspects from this era with a... Read more
Staying Connected During Isolation
As we pass the half way mark of the four-week lockdown, it is evident that some people are starting to feel the effects of being home-bound and living in a bubble. It is more important than ever... Read more
Swimming Pool Opening Ceremony
Last year the swimming pool, which was built in 1934, underwent a $1 million upgrade, which included a new lining, a new pump and filtration system, the removal of potential hazards and major... Read more
2019 Performing Arts, Design and Creative Technologies Awards
The stars aligned on Thursday 31 October at the 2019 Performing Arts, Design and Creative Technologies Awards Evening. Students, their families and staff celebrated a year of achievement in... Read more