Activities Unit 1, 2026 Important Dates Activities Leaving School Grounds
• Monday 10 November: Online ballot opens. Yr 7 Parents emailed login details. Yr 8-11 Students emailed login details. • Thursday 13 November: Initial online ballot closes at 10.30am. • Friday 14 November:
Restricted online balloting closes at 10.30am
• Wednesday 4 February: Unit 1 Activities begin Unit 1 Dates: February 4, 6, 9, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 27, March 13, 16, 18.
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 (Yr 12 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.
Selecting and Balloting for an Activity
Adventure-Based Activities
Over the school year you are encouraged to select Activities from a minimum of 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; Community Partnerships.
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 adventure-based Activity, approval may be required from a parent.
An outline of each Activity is given in the following pages. You should read the details carefully, be aware of any special requirements such as cost, equipment or materials and discuss your choice with your parents. If you need more information, you should contact the teacher in charge of the Activity, or the Head of Activities, Mr Azzopardi. When you ballot for an Activity, you must be prepared to accept the Activity of your choice. Please choose carefully as you can be placed into any of your six selections. Students who do not complete an initial online ballot (by 10.30am November 13), will have to complete a restricted online ballot. This will mean that students will have reduced choices or may need to complete a further restricted paper ballot if most of the Activities are full. Students who do not complete a ballot after the final date will be placed into an Activity.
Additional Information Activities that incur a cost
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. Additional Health and Safety Information 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.
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.
Key
Adventure-based and involves risk
Incurs a cost
On-campus
Off-campus
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