Principal’s News – Term 1, 2019
Term 1 this year has been one of the most eventful and rewarding terms yet in my tenure as Principal of Woodford House. It is only now as we enter into a brief lull over the term holidays that I... Read more
Principal’s News – Term 3, 2018
This time last term I was preparing to board a flight to the US to attend a professional leadership development course at Harvard Graduate School of Education with Deputy Principal, Mrs Russell.... Read more
Principal’s News – Term 2, 2018
Woodford House has been a hub of colour, song and activity this term as we welcomed the arrival of winter. Season after season, our girls strive to achieve personal excellence in all of their... Read more
Principal’s News – Term 1, 2018
Welcome to the first issue of Inhouse for 2018 where we celebrate student and staff successes, and provide an insight into living and learning at a leading girls’ school. I’m delighted to... Read more
Celebrating highest number of Scholarships
Woodford House is celebrating its highest number of NZQA scholarships this year. Ten scholarships were awarded to Year 12 and 13 students across the curriculum areas including English, Accounting,... Read more
Principal’s News – Term 4, 2017
I recently spoke to my son, who is studying at Bard College in the United States of America, about experiencing the annual thanksgiving holiday. The remarkable story behind the celebration is... Read more
Principal’s News – Term 3, 2017
Spring is a stunning time of year where the sun shines a little longer each day, colour bursts into the garden and moods are lifted as we know winter is behind us. Spring is a time of... Read more
Principal’s News – Term 2, 2017
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” - Mahatma Gandhi Service to others has been embedded in the Woodford House culture since its inception with our... Read more
Principal’s News – Term 1 2017
Welcome to the first issue of Inhouse for 2017 where we celebrate student and staff successes, and provide an insight into living and learning at a leading school for girls. This year... Read more
Woodford House Old Girl named in New Year Honours
When Vi Cottrell went on an overseas adventure with her husband 40 years ago, she had no idea it would be the start of a successful organisation that would positively impact the lives of... Read more