There’s something different about a Woodford House girl. Strength of character, sense of purpose and an understanding of the people around her. More than her grades, her awards and achievements, a Woodford House girl leaves our school with her inner light ignited.
It’s our role to guide every girl so that her personality and potential is revealed. That potential is different for every girl. It may mean academic success, sporting achievements or spiritual growth. We nurture each girl so that her light shines through and shines brighter.
“I love football. So much so that when I started at Woodford House in Year 7, I tried out for the Junior A team.
I was selected, which was such a highlight for me, along with getting to know the new girls in my team. The power of their positive feedback really lifted me up and the following year, I tried out and was selected for the 1st IX Football.
Although I was the youngest in my new team by far, it didn’t matter, as the older girls treated me as an equal. The encouragement from my team, my peers and my teachers have had a huge influence on my development.
My maturity and confidence have soared, just like my football skills.”
My parents wanted me to experience wider opportunities in life and they chose Woodford House for myself and my sister.
I used to be the student who sat back and didn’t like sharing my opinion with a group. That all changed when I joined the Year 7 and 8 debating team at my new School. I found a love of learning about different topics and issues, and even watched the Harvard debating competitions. My teacher gave me great advice and feedback. We lost our first debate. But the second one was a different story and we won. We then went on to win a debating challenge and I was awarded Best Speaker by the adjudicator.
Having the support of my teacher and friends has given me the courage to develop my skill in public speaking and the confidence to have an opinion.”
