Activities Unit 6, 2026 Important Dates • Thu 10 September : Online ballot opens, Yr 7-10 Students emailed login details • Mon 14 September: Initial online ballot closes at 10.30am • Wed 16 September: Restricted online balloting closes at 10.30am • Mon 26 October: Unit 6 Activities begin
Unit 6 Dates • October 26, 28, 30 • November 6, 9, 11, 16, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
Selecting and Balloting for an Activity Throughout the school year, students are encouraged to choose Activities from at least three of the following categories: Academic Enrichment/Challenge; Leadership; Visual and Performing Arts; Sport and Physical Development; Health, Lifestyle and Practical Skills; Technology and ICT; and Community Partnerships. Descriptions of each Activity are provided in the following pages. Please read the information carefully, noting any special requirements such as costs, equipment, or materials, and discuss your selections with your parents. If you require further details, contact the teacher responsible for the Activity or the Head of Activities, Mr Azzopardi. When submitting your ballot, you should be willing to participate in any of your selected Activities. As you may be allocated to any one of your six choices, please consider your preferences carefully. Students who do not complete the initial online ballot by 10:30am on 14 September, will be required to complete a restricted online ballot. This may limit available options, and if most Activities are already full, a further restricted paper ballot may be necessary. Students who do not submit a ballot by the final deadline will be assigned to an Activity.
Activities Leaving School Grounds Some Activities may run during lunchtime, particularly those where students are leaving the school grounds. Students need to consider this when balloting and be aware that they may need to take and eat their lunch on the journey from school or back to school. It is recommended that students participating in SIS Sports or students that have other commitments (VCE subject, Music etc) choose Activities that are on campus to avoid missing sessions that you may be charged for. Transport is via Budget Rosa Bus or Woodleigh HiAce Van driven by a Woodleigh Staff Member or via Driver Coastal Bus Lines. Adventure-Based Activities Some Activities are regarded as adventure-based. Being involved may have some higher elements of risk and the possibility of injury, both of a minor and serious nature. It is important that both students and parents are aware of this fact. It is also important that you have an understanding of the nature of the Activity, if you have any questions in regard to a specific Activity please contact the teacher in charge of the Activity or the Head of Activities, Mr Azzopardi. If a student undertakes an adventurebased Activity, approval may be required from a parent. Popular Activities For our popular Activities such as: Barista, Golf, Indoor Climbing, Skating, Cooking and others, priority will be given to those who haven’t participated in these Activities previously. Appropriate, Sunsmart Clothing In sporting Activities you will need your sports uniform and appropriate footwear. Students involved in outdoor Activities need to supply their own hat and sunscreen. Sunscreen is also available in each Homestead, the Sustainability Centre, with staff at outdoor venues and at the Gym in case you forget. Students must wear Activity appropriate clothing that is in line with the Woodleigh Dress Code. Health and Safety
Additional Information Activities that incur a cost Some Activities may incur a cost where individual coaching or special equipment is required. Costs are shown within this pamphlet and will be charged to the term’s account. If your child undertakes an Activity where there is a cost, you will be notified and approval will be required.
The health and safety of all in our community remains foremost in our planning. We are establishing ongoing protocols to ensure the physical safety of our community. For this reason some of our Activities will be adapted to provide reasonable precautions and a safe learning environment over the Unit. All Activities will abide by Government regulations.
Academic Enrichment
Visual and Performing Arts for the Community
Aviation Mr Scott
Y7-10
Art Club
Students wishing to either start or continue with their training can ballot for the Aviation Activity. Please contact Mr Scott - (mscott@woodleigh.vic.edu.au) before balloting for more information. New students are welcome as are students who have already started and wish to advance to the next stage of training. Basic Aeronautical theory taught during this unit will depend on group needs. Practical flying lessons will be tailored to the individual.
Mrs Norman
Please note: Costs associated with this Activity depend on the number of flying hours.
French Film Appreciation and Food Ms Kentish
Y8-10
Do you dream of travelling to France and enjoying a croissant as you stroll the streets of Paris, or having a picnic with friends with a baguette and fromage as you sit back and watch a French film? Then this Activity is for you! Combining culinary delights and cinematic experience, we view award winning films from France and other French-speaking countries, getting to know about some of the history of cinema and famous movements like the New Wave. We will spend time discussing the differences around language, geography, society and culture, whilst enjoying traditional home-cooked French delicacies.
Y7-10
Create, experience, appreciate and enjoy art with the Woodleigh Activities Art Club. Meet Mrs Norman in AD2 and take some time to create art simply because you love making! This is your chance to experiment, have fun and create something you’re genuinely proud of. Use the skills you already have, try something new and challenge yourself to develop and refine your drawing and painting skills. You’ll have the freedom to come up with your own ideas, make an artistic and creative plan and explore where your imagination takes you. Make something marvellous for yourself, for someone else, or both! The focus will be on drawing and painting techniques, (but if you have another medium or material that you’re keen to explore, we might make it happen through discussion and agreed arrangement.) Come along, enjoy some music and some screen-free time, get creative, experiment, and most importantly, enjoy making art!
Embossed Metal Ornaments Mr Butler
Y9-10
Some films may have M ratings and will require permission from parents before they can be viewed. In addition, a judgment may have to be made about what we can watch based on the range of ages in the group.
Does your home suffer from a distinct lack of things hanging from it? In this workshop-based Activity, you will design and fabricate a collection of hand-embossed decorative ornaments from sheet metal. Using traditional metalworking techniques, you’ll shape, texture and personalise each piece into something worthy of a window, wall, plant, tree or wherever else decorative objects tend to accumulate. No prior experience required, just an appreciation for shiny things and a dislike for empty hooks.
Study Skills
Japanese Mecha Model Making Y10 Only
In this Activity you will discover effective study strategies including notetaking, setting up a study space, tips to avoid procrastination, creating timetables and tackling time management skills. Gain insights into how to stay motivated and focused while studying and learn techniques to improve information retention and recall. Equip yourself with the tools you need to succeed academically and beyond.
Jasper
Y7-10
This Activity is for anyone that loves model making! Learn how to put together Gundam and other Japanese scale model kits using a variety of skills and finishing techniques. Gundam model making is a popular hobby in Japan and can be enjoyed by new and experienced model makers. Cost: $20
Painting Ms Cleine
Y7-9
“In this age of technological advancement, there’s even more reason to paint. We can’t lose that tactility, the art of the handmade. Digital methods can add to or simplify the process of artmaking, but this can overshadow the practice of experimenting and imagining—to me, technology remains just a tool. - Louise Zhang.” In this Activity, we will be painting without technology.
Adventure-based and involves risk
Incurs a cost
On-campus
Off-campus
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Puppet Making
Golf
Ms White
Y7-10
Mr Higgins
Reconnect with your creativity as you design and build your own puppets using papier mâché, cardboard, and a range of found materials. You will explore expression, movement, and character while transforming everyday objects into something imaginative and alive. So gather your odd socks, jars of buttons, and a sense of play, and dive into the world of functional art.
Up the Creek... So Let’s Make a Paddle Mr Colcott
Y7-9
Indoor and Outdoor Sports Ms Schmidt and Mr Flanagan
Y7-9
This Activity is for students who want to improve their indoor and outdoor sports skills, game strategy and fitness. You will be required to set specific performance goals for yourself and work to achieve them throughout the unit. Sessions will be a combination of specific training and conditioning for soccer, basketball and other sports. Come along to supplement your other sports training and to meet other, like-minded students. Active wear and runners are required. Sessions will take place in the Woodleigh Gym and soccer oval. Sunsmart applies.
Sport and Physical Development Badminton and Pickleball Y7-9
During this Activity you will get the chance to participate in the racquet sports of Badminton and Pickleball. Sessions will be undertaken at Somerville Recreation Centre and in the Woodleigh Gym with team and individual competitions and challenges being the order of the day.
Indoor Climbing Mr Watkins and Mr Angelico
Basketball Academy Mr Paxino
Come and try Golf in a fun and friendly setting. Whether you’ve never held a club before or just want to learn the basics, this is your chance to give it a go at Centenary Park Golf Club in Frankston. You’ll be guided by an experienced Golf Professional who will help you build confidence and learn the fundamentals step by step. Golf clubs and balls are provided. Just bring a hat, glove if you have one, and comfortable shoes. Priority will be given to those who haven’t participated in this Activity before. Sunsmart applies. Cost: $60
Craft your very own canoe paddle from reclaimed timber and create something that’s a tool, artwork and ticket to adventure in one. By laminating different reclaimed timbers together, you’ll create unique patterns before shaping it into a paddle that’s built to explore rivers, lakes and coastlines.
Ms Astone
Y7-10
Y7-9
If you already play basketball and want to take your skills to the next level, sign up for this unit as we will be participating in sessions run by highly skilled coaches from Hoop Culture. The training sessions with Hoop Culture will take you through a range of different skills and tactics to take your game to the next level. Some sessions will be held at Somerville Rec Centre also
Y9-10
Join us for an exhilarating adventure at Bayside Rock Indoor Climbing and Adventure Centre in Carrum Downs! Whether you’re a seasoned climber or trying it out for the first time, our Indoor Climbing Activity offers a thrilling opportunity to conquer vertical challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Test your strength, agility, and problemsolving skills as you navigate a variety of routes suited to all experience levels. Our certified instructors will provide guidance and ensure your safety throughout the session. Please note: Rock-climbing is an adventure-based activity and has an increased element of risk and therefore the possibility of injury associated with being involved. Cost: $60
Fun Run/Walk for Charity Ms Dixon
Y7-10
This Activity will give you the opportunity to plan, fundraise, train, and undertake a community fun run or walk to raise money for a local charity. Participants will work together to decide on a common charity and investigate ways to raise money. Students will spend most sessions training to prepare themselves adequately to complete the physical activity selected. Sessions will be on campus. Sunsmart applies.
PADI Open Water Scuba Diver Theory & Prep Mr Peach
Y7-10
During the unit, you will have opportunity to complete the first component of this course, covering most of the theory through the PADI online portal with the support of Woodleigh staff who are qualified SCUBA divers. Topics include: the structure and function of SCUBA equipment, safety requirements of SCUBA diving, understanding the necessary skills of SCUBA diving, and using dive tables to calculate safe dive times and depths. There may be some sessions where you will have the opportunity to practice your water skills at either Core24 in Somerville or PARC in Frankston. The second practical component will be overseen by Bayplay where students independently join one of Bayplay’s diving courses held at their premises over the Summer break. Cost: $695 (paid directly through Bayplay)
Adventure-based and involves risk
Incurs a cost
On-campus
Off-campus
Pre-book
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Tennis
Kenjutsu - Art of the Japanese Sword
Ms Skinner and Andy Scott
Y7-10
Mr Ryan
Y7-10
Serve up some fun and improve your tennis game with the guidance of a local professional coach! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome to join us for this exciting Activity. You will refine your skills, participate in round-robin matches, and simply enjoy the thrill of the game. Don’t forget to come prepared with sports gear, sports shoes, and a hat. If you don’t have a tennis racquet, we can provide one for you. Get ready to rally, volley, and ace your way to a fantastic time on the court! Sunsmart applies.
Kenjutsu means “methods, techniques, and the art of the Japanese sword”. In this Activity you will be introduced to the basic techniques of traditional Japanese sword (katana). Various drills and a single and two-person form (kata) will be taught. History, philosophy and etiquette also play a central role in learning this ancient martial art.
Health, Lifestyle and Practical Skills
Mindful Colouring Ms James
Barista Mr Liu
Y10 Only
Embark on a journey into the world of espresso mastery with our Barista Activity! You will unlock the secrets of crafting the perfect coffee, mastering every step from bean to cup. Dive deep into the art of espresso extraction, steam and froth milk to velvety perfection, and even learn the intricate techniques of coffee art. With each session, you’ll hone your skills, gaining the confidence and expertise to create exceptional coffee creations that will delight friends and family.
Crochet Mr Fraser
Y7-10
In this Activity you will learn the fundamentals of crochet. From mastering chain stitches to creating intricate double, triple, and double-triple stitches, you’ll build a solid foundation in this timeless craft. Whether you’re interested in making bracelets, scarves, or even stitching squares to craft beautiful blankets, the possibilities are endless. Let your imagination soar as you create unique, handmade gifts for loved ones or simply indulge in a relaxing hobby. No prior experience is necessary.
Girls On The Move Ruby Morgan
Parents please note: All training is done with wooden ‘bokken’ swords, and not bladed weapons. Instruction will be led by expert Fudoshin practitioner, Shihan Darren Ball.
Y7-10
During this Activity, you will discover and embrace health, fitness, sport, and wellbeing opportunities at school and in our local community. Within the local community we will explore a variety of activities that may include; golf, reformer pilates, aqua aerobics, self defence and lawn bowls. At school we will work in the Mezzanine and on the Multicourts and participate in a range of activities, such as weight training, cardio boxing, Zumba, yoga and outdoor sports as decided by the group. All the Activity sessions will be practical based and you will need your sports clothes and runners and be willing to participate in all sessions. Sunsmart applies.
Y7-10
Need a moment to pause and clear your head? Join us for a quiet, relaxing session of mindful colouring. Take a break from screens, tap into your creativity, and focus on the present moment as you bring intricate designs to life. All skill levels welcome, just bring yourself and a willingness to unwind
Skating at The Shed Mr Geisler and Mr Jackson
Y7-9
Skateboarding at ‘The Shed’ in Cranbourne will focus on basic skill development. The facilities include a range of ramps and sealed surfaces to practice basic skate moves. Cost includes entry fee and transport. We will provide you with all of the safety gear required including wrist guards, knee and elbow pads and a helmet. No gear – No skate! Students will need to bring their own skateboard. Cost: $60
ICT - Technology Free Online Courses in Digital Technology Mr Allsop
Y7-10
This Activity is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in digital technology! Offering a range of courses from beginner to advanced levels ensures that students of all skill levels can benefit. Plus, the flexibility of online learning allows students to progress at their own pace and explore multiple areas of interest. The inclusion of competitions adds an exciting dimension, providing students with opportunities to apply their skills and potentially gain recognition for their work. If you need to know more, please email Mr Allsop: pallsop@woodleigh.vic.edu.au.
Cost: $40
Adventure-based and involves risk
Incurs a cost
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Off-campus
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Girl Gamers - Woodleigh Esports Mr Donaldson
Perberkoong Ensemble Y7-10
Ms Pope
Are you a non-male Woodleigh gamer? Are you keen to explore this interest with other passionate, supportive gamers? This Activity will be focused on building Woodleigh’s non-male video game community, introducing students to the world of esports and helping them prepare for possible participation in future competitions. In this unit, teammates will practice the skills essential for success in Mario Kart, Smash Bros., and/ or Rocket League. They will also review gameplay footage to improve techniques, hone expert techniques, and participate in activities to help maintain positive mindsets, respectful competitiveness, and healthy approaches to gaming. GG! Please note: this Activity is only open to non-male students.
Y7-10
Do you love Christmas? Embrace it early this year and be part of the Carols Ensemble. This Activity is for experienced instrumental students who would like to play in the accompanying ensemble for the Nativity during Perberkoong at the end of the school year. You will play all the old favourites, plus something new. We will also hopefully spread the Christmas Cheer even further and take this ensemble to at least one other performance, such as a shopping centre, nearby primary school or retirement village. For more information, please come and talk to one of the friendly staff down in Jago.
Spring at the Farm Mrs Burchell
The Blenderverse Mr Barnett
Y7-9
Ever wondered how the objects in your favourite games and movies are made? Keen to try it yourself, or already started and want to take your skills further? The Blenderverse Activity is a space for anyone at any level. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your techniques, this Activity is all about building your skills through doing. You’ll get personalised support through one-on-one feedback, project suggestions, and practical help when you need it. A key part of this Activity is that it’s facilitated by your peers, giving you the chance to learn from each other, share skills, and grow together. If you’re curious, creative, or just want to get better at Blender, this is your space to jump in and start making.
Y7-10
The Woodleigh Farm is an excellent opportunity for students to immerse themselves in practical tasks and learn a variety of new skills. Students will complete a variety of hands-on seasonal tasks including growing plants, identify edible and non-edible plants, botanical drawing, farm weeding and maintenance, revegetating bush gardens, and simple garden landscaping projects. They will also learn about the digestive systems of sheep, goats and horses and help feed the animals during the afternoon sessions. Students will gain an understanding of where their food comes from and begin to understand sustainable agriculture and food production. Sunsmart applies. Closed-toe sturdy shoes and long pants required.
Community and School Partnerships Brian Henderson Reserve Dr Simpson
Y7-10
Are you interested in wildlife and the environment? Do you like being in the great outdoors? In this Activity you will support the day-to-day management of the Brian Henderson Reserve. You might feed the animals, contribute to enclosure set-up and maintenance, remove weeds, assist with pest animal control, plant new plants, collect bush foods, prepare animal meals, perform biodiversity surveys and carry out fence and track maintenance. Some tasks may also be performed outside the boundaries of the Reserve. If the weather is too hot/cold, we meet in the Science building and can tend to the animals kept there. Sunsmart applies. Closed-toe sturdy shoes and long pants required. Water bottle recommended.
Adventure-based and involves risk
Incurs a cost
On-campus
Off-campus
Pre-book
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