THE DRUM @WOODFORD
Issue 24, 30th August 2024
Father’s Day Assembly
By LangYing Zhu
Today, we are so glad to celebrate Fathers Day and host an assembly dedicated to all the amazing and wonderful fathers out there
We had two spectacular MC’s hosting the assembly, Aiden and Solejuka
Woodford International School
Hi everyone!
We can’t believe that it is almost the end of Term 3! Mock exams are finally over, but we still have 2 weeks to go! More exciting activities are on their way including Night Market, Disco Night and Sports Carnival! Stay tuned for more events coming!
We first started off with a beautiful song presented to us by the Year 4’s and Year 7’s titled. Their beautiful singing fulfilled the hall and the fathers were very delighted. The song was very heartfelt alongside the slideshow of fathers with their children.
We then had a poem from the year 5’s A beautiful acrostic poem describing the properties a dad shows From being fantastic to giving good advice, every characteristic of a father is presented
To close off, we invited the fathers onto the stage, having the Year 3’s performing a cake dance.
As the fathers walked down the stage, secondary student council representatives presented the fathers with gifts. The personal cards were also then gifted to these amazing fathers
That was the assembly, but they were invited to a special fathers day morning tea in the training room
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
Fun Facts
By Idamali Wickham
Bananas are berries: But guess what? Strawberries aren’t! Botanically speaking, bananas are classified as berries, while strawberries are not The Earth is the only planet not named after a god: All other planets in our solar system are named after Roman or Greek gods, except Earth Octopuses have three hearts: Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus: Venus takes about 243 Earth days to rotate once, but only about 225 Earth days to orbit the Sun.
Turtles can breathe through their butts: Some species of turtles can absorb oxygen through the skin on their rear ends, helping them stay underwater longer!
A group of flamingos is called a “flamboyance”: These pink birds not only look fancy, but they also have a fancy name for their groups!
Honey never spoils: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly good to eat Sloths only poop once a week: Sloths are so slow that they only go to the bathroom once a week, and it’s a big event for them!
You can hear a blue whale’s heartbeat from 2 miles away: Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth, and their hearts can weigh as much as a small car!
Koalas have fingerprints: Just like humans, koalas have unique fingerprints that are so similar to ours that they could even confuse a crime scene!
New WIS Uniforms Ready to Rollout By Aiden Kenilorea
The latest Woodford Communications post has announced that the new WIS uniforms will be available for purchase next week on September 11th and 12th, which are next Wednesday and Thursday.
The new uniforms have been highly anticipated by many students of Woodford, who are eager to change up the student look and fashion. The idea of the new school uniform was developed as far back as last year, and prototypes were produced in the first term of this year Since then, over the last few months, samples have been displayed in the office and have received feedback and questions over time
The new uniforms are originally manufactured by Axellerate Sports, located in Fiji, but are being supplied and distributed to the school by Honiara Sportswear, which is located just across from the school at the Fishing Village Plaza
On September 11th and 12th, the uniforms will be available for purchase in the training room from 7 30 a.m. to 9 00 a.m. and from 2 30 p.m. to 4 00 p.m.
Both current and new uniforms will be allowed throughout the rest of the year as part of the uniform transition phase, which is expected to be fully completed by the 2025 school year.
Miss Solomon Islands Pageant
By Alicia Barsby Peters
Last weekend, the MSI Pageant took place at the Pacific Casino Hotel Six contestants competed for the title of Miss Solomon Islands, each representing different regions and advocating for key issues like women’s rights, tourism, and important sectors within the Solomon Islands
Miss Kerrie Faradatolo, representing Miss Tourism, focused on promoting tourism, culture, tradition, and access to quality education Miss Jayn Zayniellar Soakai, Miss Tulagi, advocated for young women’s rights and initiatives like the baby box project Miss Ezinma Keni Kausua, Miss Guadacanal, highlighted the importance of addressing national health issues, particularly non-communicable diseases like cancer and cardiovascular conditions
Miss Azarinnah Zolea, Miss SICAN, emphasized the impact of climate change on marginalized communities, especially women, girls, and those with special needs Miss Elsie Polosovai, Miss Lauru, focused on women’s health, stressing the importance of early detection and screening for young women and girls Lastly, Miss Sharllyma Aruhane, Miss Coral Sea Resort & Casino, addressed the rising issue of domestic violence affecting women and girls in the Solomon Islands
On Saturday, August 24th, the crowning ceremony was held at the Pacific Crown Hotel The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as supporters gathered to cheer on the contestants The evening featured performances, cultural showcases, and individual talents In the end, Miss Lauru, Elsie Polosovai, was crowned Miss Solomon Islands 2024-2025
Paralympics Begin By Hudson Preece
The 2024 Paralympics officially began on Thursday with the opening ceremony in Paris Over four thousand para-athletes will compete for the prestigious gold medals. Over 20 sports will be featured, including many unknown sports, such as boccia, goalball and blind soccer. The Paralympics will conclude on the 8th of September.
Trump Speech Controversy
By Hudson Preece
In a recent speech, former US president Donald Trump said that ‘I want to get a law passed [ ] You burn an American flag, you go to jail for one year Got to do it’ This remark directly goes against the US constitution's first amendment Many people say this is entirely unconstitutional and goes against free speech in the USA.
Student Council Night Market
By Tashli Toito’ona
On Saturday 31st August, at 4pm, Woodford will be hosting a public night market, organized by the student council. The due date to purchase tables has already pass however, everyone is welcome to come and purchase goods from t vendors. There will be food, drink crafts, and clothes on sale as well as fun games to play. Please come along and we will see you all on Saturday!
University of Melbourne Students
It is their first time in the Solomon Islands, which they did not know much before their arrival During the recent weekend, they had the chance to visit Roderick Bay, where they had an enjoyable time They’re not only making the most of their time at Woodford but also want to make the most of their time out in the Hapi Isles while they’re stil here.
Father’s Day word search
By Tanya Yee
They will depart from WIS and the Solomon Islands in the next week or so, so please help make their time memorable here on campus.
We hope the both of them continue to gain experience at WIS and discover more about the Solomons during the rest of their stay.
Assisting at WIS
By Aiden Kenilorea
WIS continues its partnership with the University of Melbourne, as two graduates, Ms. Febby and Mr. Jack joined us last week. Ms. Febby is co-teaching in the primary school area and is mainly assisting teachers in taking care of Woodford's youngest ones, while Mr. Jack has been working with several teachers in secondary school, assisting in subjects related to humanities.
