If children feel safe, they can take risks, asks questions and make mistakes

Alfie Kohn

Image of the Woodline child

Woodline Primary was founded as a place where wellbeing is at the centre of its story. We do not see wellbeing and learning sitting in isolation, it is intertwined in all that we do.

Woodline children are connected, capable, creative and curious.​

Woodline children grow and learn through strong relationships with others and a deep sense of self.

They learn through making connections between things, concepts, experiences, with each other and with their environment.

When they are seen, heard, valued and given space to explore their feelings, they engage in deep learning, creativity and development.

Woodline children communicate through many languages of expression, which they access to make meaning and share the understanding with others.

They take on challenges and risks, demonstrate courage and try new things.

Woodline children are natural researchers.

They seek connection with others to co-construct knowledge and understanding.

They want to make meaning of the world around them.

Woodline children are led by wonder.

They seek purpose, autonomy and authenticity.

Woodline children are intrigued by their relationship with nature and the natural world.

Woodline children are unique individuals with diverse ideas, interests, passions, strengths and backgrounds.

They have rights and responsibilities as citizens of our world. We listen to and respect their voices.

Integrating Wellbeing

Influenced by the principles of the educational project of Reggio Emilia, we believe that children are capable, creative, curious and connected. Here, we invite you to learn more about our wellbeing approach.

Mind

We welcome all feelings.

The children agree on ways to ensure everyone feels safe.

Words are important. Our language is respectful and empowering.

The children have a voice in everything we do.

Children, Caregivers and Guides come together in a wrap-around approach.

Body

Gathering together is a transitional ritual to ground the body.

Indoor and outdoor learning spaces offer choice for what their body needs.

We value the importance of opportunities to challenge ourselves to develop critical skills.

Our daily rhythm provides opportunities for movement and mindfulness.

Spirit

We honour each child and their individuality to empower a sense of self.

We go slow and listen to the child to know with what they need to comeback into balance.

We hold boundaries for safety.

We sit alongside the child to develop their capacity and willingness for learning and growth.

We gather together to share our stories to acknowledge ourselves and connect with one another.

Wellbeing at Woodline

Woodline Primary acknowledges and pays respect to the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land in which we learn, play and gather together. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.