Big Sing 2019
The annual Big Sing competition plays an integral part in the cultural calendar at Woodford House. This year, members of the Chapel Choir and Up Close, along with Directors Ms Cakebread and Ms... Read more
New Zealand Music Month
New Zealand Music Month takes place during the month of May where we celebrate music from New Zealand, and the people who make it. Librarian, Karen Carswell, kindly opened her library doors... Read more
Chamber Music 2019
During Terms 1 and 2, five chamber music groups comprised of talented Woodford House students were hard at work learning, practising and perfecting their stunning pieces of music to present at the... Read more
Showquest 2019
Showquest is a nationwide competition that aims to combine music, acting, art, and of course, dance. This hotly contested event challenges entrants to weave each aspect together to create a... Read more
Musicians Mentoring In Schools
Since 2001, the New Zealand Music Commission’s Musicians Mentoring Programme has connected the country’s top musical artists with emerging young talent in schools throughout New Zealand. More... Read more
House Music 2019
House Music is an annual, student-led event at Woodford House offering a unique opportunity for our students to shine in the cultural cornerstone and 2019 did not disappoint! Prefects Sasha... Read more
Year 10 Product Design – Not just an ordinary box!
This year we were lucky enough to purchase a laser cutter for the technology block, which the Year 10 Product Design students have fully utilised. They have researched and designed a box for... Read more
VPA Awards 2018
Woodford House flew among the stars at the Visual and Performing Arts Awards evening which was held on Thursday 1 November. Students and their families enjoyed a celebration of achievement... Read more
Steph Goodwin selected for the 2019 Young Shakespeare Company
Earlier this year, Year 13 student Steph Goodwin won first place for an original piece entitled ‘Madness’ in the Music Composition category at the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ)... Read more
A Magical Night For Performing Arts
For one night during the second week of Term 3, the Woodford House hall was the set of a magical night. In the hall, adorned with hand cut snowflakes, the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy could be... Read more