Its that time of year again where our Intercols for the Summer Sport Season are here! In Week 9 we will see our teams across Tennis, Basketball, Cricket and Volleyball compete against St Peter’s Girls’ School with the aim to win their respective Intercols. We know all our students competing will represent the School with…
In Week 10 we will be offering free yoga sessions on the below dates for our students to seek interest in continuing in Term 2 and beyond through a fee for service model. Our come and try sessions will run for our Middle/Senior School students through Equilibrium – The Holistic Living Project and for Junior…
On Friday 10 March Dr Deborah Netolicky was commissioned as the ninth Principal of Walford Anglican School for Girls. The week of International Women’s Day was a meaningful time for the induction into the leadership role as for 130 years Walford has supported students to become formidable, principled and compassionate women of determination, achievement and…
On Thursday 9 March at Norwood Swimming Centre Walford assembled a 20-student strong squad to compete at the Adelaide South East Sapsasa Swimming Carnival. The day saw students compete in individual events for Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Relay events. All students competed very strongly during the day which included several occasions where students placed…
To celebrate the 130 year birthday of Walford we have commissioned a special commemorative crew neck supporters’ top for all members of the family. *Adults and students in the Middle and Senior School can select either the pale blue or washed-navy top with the printing of the 1893 logo. Sizes range from XS to XXL…
The Early Learning Centre children are enjoying their new enormous sandpit that is a big part of our newly developed back playspace. There is so much room for everyone to explore and engage in their play in the sand. Some choose to follow their own pursuits but many are finding the area a wonderful place…
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This week we celebrated International Women’s Day. An education designed for girls and young women The solidarity of girls’ schools of Adelaide was demonstrated through a page in Wednesday’s The Advertiser in which together we articulated the value of an education in a single-sex girls’ school, where every student: Gets a seat at the table;…
We were thrilled to host Walford’s very first International Women’s Day Morning on Wednesday 8 March. We felt very grateful to have the opportunity to address the girls from Years 6-12 in a senior school assembly. The students were treated to an address by our special guest, Old Scholar Hayley Pearson (1999), and listened to Year 10 students Hazel Osborne and Annabelle Fleming…
This week, we formally welcomed Junior School leaders to their roles during our Junior School Induction Assembly. As part of this service, we shared what it means to not only have a ‘growth’ rather than ‘fixed’ mindset, but to consider how we can also develop a ‘benefit mindset’ – showing an open heart to serve…
The PTA is organising a whole school Easter Raffle and would appreciate donations of Easter goodies to fill raffle baskets (gourmet yummies, chocolate eggs, soft toys etc) Donations can be left in the Front Office or the Junior School Office by Monday 3 April. Please be as creative and generous as you can! Tickets will…
The Member for Adelaide Steve Georganas visited the Stage 2 Legal Studies class to discuss the role of members of the Australian Parliament in making law and governing the country. They were able to discuss a range of political issues currently being debated in parliament such as the First Nations voice and the potential changes to…
As has previously been communicated, the School is intending to begin a review of its student uniform. Wearing our Walford uniform unifies our student community. It enhances students’ sense of belonging and amplifies School spirit, instilling pride in our School and in being a Walford student. Importantly, a uniform allows students to engage in their…
As shared in Week 5, this is a friendly reminder to those students and families ahead of Terms 2 and 3 to use the below links nominate for Winter Sport. Please note the link for students in Reception – Year 6 is for commitments in Term 2 only, whereas the link for students in Years…
SOUTHSTART, Australia’s leading impact and innovation festival, in partnership with the University of Adelaide’s ThincLab & Future Anything held an event for schools on Tuesday 7 March. The Walford Stage 2 Business Innovation class attended the event and immersed themselves in entrepreneurial thinking and doing. It was an epic experience for the students as they…
On Tuesday 7 March, eight Year six students, and Ms Noble, went to Prince Alfred College to engage in the Kids’ Lit Quiz, which was a quiz all about books. 21 teams competed, coming from 7 different schools around South Australia, including East Adelaide School, Heritage College, St John’s Grammar School, Saint Ignatius’ College, Trinity…
The Walford Swimming Carnival was held at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre in Marion on Friday 24 February this year which saw temperatures rise outside to 41 degrees and once again, close competition between Houses. The winners of the Barham Black Trophy for 2023 was Prince Rayner with 2001 points, 2nd was Gordon with 1756…
Winter Uniform It is a requirement for all students to wear winter uniform from the start of Term 2. The School Shop is not open during the term break so now is the time to organise your student’s winter uniform needs. Appointments are not necessary, but please do not leave it any longer. Students on…
The Year 9 World of Business class toured the Haigh’s factory to learn about the resources available in an economy to create output and the way that businesses rely on those resources to make a profit. Consumers also rely on businesses for employment and product differentiation has a role in all our lives as our…
Every season the Walford Rowing Parent Committee works tirelessly to support our Walford Giants. Our students have trained very hard, as they do every season, starting at school at 5am and finishing at 7:30pm some days. To support this dedication, our Parent Committee has been busy fundraising and are hoping that the wonderful Walford Community can help.…
The Year 8 Start Ups classes made a simple toy in class. The purpose of the learning activity was to calculate the cost of labour and materials and work out how to determine selling prices in order to generate enough revenue to generate a profit. In doing so, they learnt how to create a financially…
During Week 5, the Senior String Orchestra, ChanterElle, Chica Vocé, Small Jazz Combo and the two Big Bands participated in workshops with the Australian music icon, Ross Irwin. He is an instrumentalist, singer, producer, and composer and has toured all over the world for almost 20 years with iconic Australian bands ‘The Cat Empire’ and…
The Year 10 Miscarriages of Justice class visited the Adelaide Magistrates Court to learn about the role of criminal courts in delivering justice. They were able to see the magistrate apply the law to make decisions in an adversarial court system. This learning activity will equip the students with the capacity to think critically about…
At Walford Anglican School for Girls we offer more than 20 sporting programs across the Junior, Middle and Senior School to provide multiple entry points into a range of sports, enabling girls to develop mastery across a range of sporting disciplines. The model for Sport at Walford is based upon the pillars of Character, Commitment,…
It has been a delight to welcome back families and girls to the Junior School for 2023. Parent Coffee Mornings, Information Sessions and PTA Welcome Drinks have enabled families to meet, connect and reconnect after the summer break. Junior School Timetable Highlights for Term 1 have included the introduction of Specialist Design Thinking lessons with…
This term, the Year 2 students are inquiring into how their health and wellbeing can impact their daily lives. As part of this inquiry the girls have visited Ms Caruso in the Senior Science labs to explore the features of the brain and its function. We had many questions for Ms Caruso and so this…
When you think about school camp, you may think about the inevitable challenges that will occur. While these challenges may be slightly uncomfortable at the time, it is what we gain from them that is the most valuable: stronger bonds of friendship through shared experiences, the knowledge that you can conquer those challenges and the…
In Year 5, as part of the ‘How we express ourselves’ unit of inquiry, students are exploring ways to express themselves creatively through the use of technology. The Year 5 students have started constructing robots and will code them to perform a dance to music of their choice. This task allows students to further develop…
On values “Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny.” – Mahatma Gandhi Values are our guiding principles and moral code – those things we value most, and that underpin and influence our…
In the 4D class, our first Unit of Inquiry has the Transdisciplinary Theme of ‘Who We Are’, with the first Line of Inquiry, ‘Personal and Cultural Identity’. In learning about identity, the girls created posters, answered the question ‘What represents me?’ and labelled the posters accordingly. They were very proud of their work and realised…
For a number of years, Walford has partnered and supported KickStart for Kids, a not-for-profit organisation that helps disadvantaged school children in South Australia achieve positive educational outcomes and increased self-esteem through school breakfast and lunch programs, mentoring programs and our Camp KickStart school holiday care program. Founded by Ian Steel, KickStart for Kids found…
Walford congratulates Year 12 student Mia who was invited to Government House last Friday as an awardee for the 2022 Governor’s Civics Awards for Schools. Presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, the prestigious award recognised Mia’s efforts in Research Project B and an address she delivered at a…
On Wednesday of Week 3 the Year 8 cohort were excited to learn about The Readers’ Cup Challenge for 2023. In a collaboration between the English Faculty and the Library the Year 8 students met in the Library and learnt about the seven novels they will read during the year. In teams, they will contest…
The Year 11 students got creative last Thursday morning re-enacting the Summer Exchange in Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go. Students received tokens in the lessons prior and had almost an hour to create something to unique. They then used their tokens to trade creations; including earrings, paintings, crocheted items and many more fabulous items. Teachers were…
Last year, our ELC students were involved in painting colourful birdhouses for our Junior School round garden. The children were supported by their teachers and co-educators to form various lines and circles to help decorate the houses. Some children were involved in the colour selection as well as the placement of shapes. They certainly help…
Walford Cricket has continued again in 2023 after seeing its reintroduction as an IGSSA Sport in 2021. Currently our Senior Team has moved up into the A Grade competition after an undefeated season last term in the Senior B competition. This team has once again seen further growth of the sport amongst our students in…
Be a Walford Girl for a Day Junior and Middle School – Reception to Year 9 We are very happy to offer your daughter the opportunity to be a Walford Girl for a day. A uniform is provided and class buddies will be ready to welcome her and to keep her company throughout the day.…
130 Year Anniversary Picnic Rug A necessity for the PTA picnic and Walford outdoor events! Soft blanket on one side and waterproofing on the other. Folds to a compact and easy carry bag. $35 – Limited edition Collect from Mrs Robson in the Front Office Click here to order
From the ELC to Year 12, we enjoyed a wonderful start to the academic year, and I have been humbled by the distinct privilege to begin as the ninth principal of Walford. My deepest thanks to all those who have taken the time to greet me, welcome me, talk with me, and share insights with…
Friday 24 March 5.30 – 8pm in The Heart of Walford Preparations for the Annual PTA Picnic are well underway and we are very excited to share some of the details: *Picnic is in the Heart of Walford and on the Fig Tree Café Lawns *Tables for year levels to meet and share their picnic…
Jazz It Up Featuring Ross Irwin and the students of Walford Chanterelle Chica Vocé Big Bands 1 and 2 Small Group Senior String Orchestra Concert Band Intermediate and Senior Concert Choir Helen Reid Hall – 7pm Thursday 2 March Click here to book
Walford 130 Anniversary Cap One Size $25 Click here to order Caps to be collected from Mrs Robson in the Front Office
Walford parents are invited to the PTA Welcome Drinks in The Heart of Walford Wednesday 15th February 5.30pm Followed by Parent Information Sessions in the Junior School, Middle School and Senior School at 6.45pm. Start the school year by meeting new and familiar parents from your daughter’s class, teachers and Principal, Dr Deborah Netolicky.
Come and celebrate International Women’s Day at a Soiree in the Heart of Walford on Friday 3 March at 5.30pm – 7pm with special guest, Walford Old Scholar, Emily Riggs of Iris and Wool. Hosted by the Walford Old Scholars’ Association, there will be drinks, nibbles and a cheeky little fashion show. Looking forward to…
We are delighted to advise that Walford will be offering a Space Camp and STEM Tour for students in April 2024. This is a memorable experience that presents extraordinary opportunities for learning about the universe, space travel, astro-physics, the life of an astronaut and the value and importance of STEM in our world. An expression…
From the 6th February 2023, the routine 2 dose HPV vaccine scheduled provided to both Year 7 and 8 through the National Immunisation Program will become a single dose schedule using the same vaccine being Gardasil. (Please see attached Fact Sheet) Eastern Health is the School Immunisation Provider and they have confirmed that the scheduled first visit, for Year…
Congratulations to the following students who took part in MathsCraft during Semester 2 last year. The girls will be given their certificates in class. In MathsCraft the girls looked at investigating problems by spotting patterns, posing their own questions, and then explaining their thinking. Lessons were full of excitement! Their work was assessed by mathematicians…
This term we are looking to introduce Yoga for both students and staff through Equilibrium – The Holistic Living Project (https://www.holisticlivingproject.com.au/ who are located along Unley Road). It is our hope we will continue this through the year with a strong uptake. It is well documented that the regular practice of yoga may produce many health…
Would you like to join the PTA or be a Class Representative? Just fill out the nomination forms below and return to the front office. The PTA AGM will be held Tuesday 14 March at 7pm in the Upper Library. These are wonderful roles to meet Walford families and to contribute to the important relationship…
As we approach preparations for Swimming Carnival on Friday 24 February in Week 4, we have an important update for those families who will need bus transport support for students. To assist in ensuring students can arrive on time in preparation for competition, we will be running 2 buses at different times to help accommodate…
Come with Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts on a journey through Wonderland. SHANE DAVIDSON PRESENTS is producing ALICE IN WONDERLAND at the end of Adelaide Fringe and we are currently casting. The show is open to children aged 8-16years and is a play with some singing and dancing.…
To begin the unit of study on ecosystems, the students in 9.1 Science, made their very own sustainable ecosystem in a bottle. The ecosystem has access to sunlight, water, and nutrients, while the plants use available carbon dioxide and release oxygen. The students are looking forward to watching the ecosystems progress over the course of…
We have had a stellar start to the 2023 school year here at Walford. Join Principal Deborah Netolicky as she reflects on an action-packed week highlighted by our Year 12 Kickoff Day, a very special 130th Birthday Assembly, and many wonderful conversations with students during visits to classrooms. It’s great to have the girls back…
Congratulations to the 2022 Junior School Sports Day winner….MURRAY! The weather certainly put on a show for our enthusiastic athletes as they earned points for their House across many events – long jump, high jump, discus, hurdles, relays…and more! A highlight of the day was the running of the Walford Parks Medal, sponsored by the…
Walford is thrilled to share the stellar academic results of our Class of 2022. Our top ATAR was 99.95, with six students achieving an ATAR above 99 (top 1% nationally). 33% of our SACE cohort achieved an ATAR of 95+ and 59% scored an ATAR of 90+. With a median ATAR of 91.60 and 100%…
Walford students have received excellent results in 2022 French language competitions. Year 7 students Charlotte, Indra, Shiny and Elri achieved the Prix du Jury (Jury Prize) in the South Australian French Teachers’ Association (SAFTA) 2022 Grand Concours de Poésie Récitée, a poetry recital competition. Two Junior School students were also awarded, with Summer receiving 2nd…
Walford is incredibly proud of the 2022 Alumni Award recipient, Emily Riggs, whose amazing acceptance speech at the Special Awards Ceremony was a highlight of the afternoon. Emily founded Iris and Wool, a fashion label producing beautiful garments using 100% Australian merino wool. She was also announced as the overall winner of the 2022 Shine…
Walford is very proud of Year 5 students Ishleen and Alexandra who are both recipients of a medal in the 2022 ICAS Writing competition. An ICAS medal is awarded to participants who receive the highest score in their state for their year level. This is magnificent news and we congratulate Ishleen and Alexandra on their…
3RD PLACE NATIONALLY! Walford’s sensational team of eight students has achieved 3rd place overall in the Year 7 National da Vinci Decathlon, which they competed in virtually. Across the 10 disciplines that comprise the da Vinci Decathlon, our girls achieved the following results against talented teams from across Australia – Art and Poetry –…
Walford congratulates Year 12 student Sienna who took home two prestigious awards in the South Australian English Teachers Association (SAETA) Young Writers Award. Sienna’s impressive writing skills earned her the Elizabeth Butler Memorial Prize, which is an award presented to the winner of the Prose 11/12 category, and the South Australian Young Writer of the…
Walford’s Secondary STEM team won a gold medal at the Tournament of Minds International Finals held in Canberra. Cristina, Eliza, Laela, Olivia and Zara performed brilliantly as a team to solve complex problems, and we are so proud of their achievement! In further great Tournament of Minds news, our Secondary Social Sciences and Secondary Language…
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS for 2023 At this time of the year many parents ask us what extra items their daughter needs when they go up a year level. Hopefully the details below will help answer most of these questions. HATS: It is compulsory for all students to wear a school approved hat while in the school…
It has been a busy semester in the HPE department; with some exciting curriculum offerings; including a new Community Coaching award, and a blue belt assessment in self-defence at year 10 and then PE week for all girls in year 6 – 11. Community Coaching Award Over a 5-week unit of work, the year 10s…
Junior School families have had tickets sent home. Middle and Senior School families to book via Humanitix. Raffle to be drawn at the Week 8 Assembly next week!!! Prizes galore to make your Christmas extra special! Tickets | 5 for $10 https://events.humanitix.com/pta-christmas-raffle
A reminder school concludes at 2.30pm on Friday 9 December. All Middle and Senior School students who cannot be collected at 2.30pm will be supervised in the Senior Library. Buses will depart at normal time. All students who are travelling home by bus will be supervised until the buses depart. Term 1 commences Tuesday 31 January…
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy and healthy 2023. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I am not sure whether it is just me or if the years are passing by more quickly.It is hard to believe that the school year is drawing to a close and that Christmas and…
The 2022 Walford Service of Lessons and Carols will be held at St Peter’s Cathedral, North Adelaide on Thursday 8 December at 7pm. Doors will not open until 6.30pm. Please note there is a Cricket match at Adelaide Oval. Therefore parking is likely to be difficult. Public transport is available, please plan accordingly.
Two student teams pitched their future travel ideas via Zoom on Wednesday, 23 November in a national competition of over 150 student entrants from schools all over Australia. The panel judging the start-ups consisted of the following judges: Graham “Skroo” Turner – Managing Director at Flight Centre Travel Group Tyler Miscannon – National Social Impact…
The ELC community enjoyed coming together to celebrate our 10th birthday and to welcome the Christmas season on Friday evening, 18th of November. We marked the occasion with a Christmas market, a Christmas Concert by the children and a visit by some very special guests! Four beautiful birthday fairies arrived (with sincere thanks to Carissa…
The Junior School end of year celebrations included the Year 5 Graduation Ceremony and Christmas celebration this week. It has been a privilege to work alongside our Year 5 girls this year, as leaders of our Junior School, they have truly shown me the way in my first year at Walford. The time that this…
Walford is competing in the Australian Schools Teams Championships, the only school representing SA in the Secondary Girls competition in Cairns this weekend. Congratulations and good luck to the team! Earlier this term we had a week of fun and tightly contested games of House Chess. Pleasingly, every House won at least one game. At…
Congratulations to Year 9 student Ellen Sampson who is a finalist in the Teams category of the School Sports Awards for her sport of Sailing. The Walford 1st VIII Rowing crew who were winners at the 2022 SA Schools’ Head of the River, are also finalists in the Teams category.
The Alliance Française competition is open to second language learners of French in Years 10, 11 and 12 in South Australia. This year students were required to work in small groups to create a written and spoken document. In Year 10 the written task was to create a town and to describe this town and…
On Tuesday 8 November, the Year 5s headed off to She-Oak Run Campsite at Finniss. We enjoyed kayaking, brain games, a quiz night, fishing, orienteering, raft building, a movie night, survival bracelet making and geocaching. We stayed for 3 nights and 4 days. A highlight was the delicious meals for breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon…
Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Danae Angelopoulos | Piano (Repertoire) \ Grade 4 \ B+ Eleni Angelopoulos | Piano (Repertoire) \ Grade 2 \ B+ Yeuk Hei (Ariel) Chan | Trumpet (Comprehensive) \ Grade 7 \ A Emma Chong | Viola (Comprehensive) \ Preliminary \ A+ Elodie Dunstone | Violin (Comprehensive) \ Grade 3 \…
Year 6 students Lara and Ellie recently competed for Adelaide South East in the Sapsasa State Carnival for tennis. “I’ve been playing tennis since I was in Reception and started playing matches in Year 4 in the Walford Southern Districts teams. I really enjoying playing tennis and that’s why I tried out for the district…
Wombat Books run an annual Illustration Challenge inviting students across Australia to submit illustrations for a Children’s book written by one of their authors. The Challenge has been established to provide apprising young illustrators with the opportunity to be professionally published and gain an insight into the world of illustrating. Students aged 5 to 18…
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…a time to plant and a time to uproot… Ecclesiastes 3: 1 & 3 It has been a pleasure to welcome Dr Deborah Netolicky to Walford this week as we continue the handover that has been taking place since her appointment. Dr Netolicky…
The stories of those who have served our armed forces cannot be told too many times. In particular, the efforts of Walford Old Scholars form an important part of our story as a school. On Remembrance Day this year, the Year 10 Committee led a special Assembly, sharing with students the meaning behind traditions such…
End of the school year 2.30pm Friday 9 December Buses will depart at normal time 3.30pm. All students that cannot be collected at 2.30pm will be supervised in the Senior Library.
Parents and Carers of the ELC students were invited to the ELC Sports Morning on Wednesday, 9 November, a calm weather day! All were welcomed by Charmaine Brooks and Jan Tregenza and then dancing to ‘The Hokey Pokey’ began outside on the Junior School court. It was lovely to have some Year 10 helpers for…
This year the Junior School celebrated Physical Education Week and enjoyed wearing their PE uniform every day to move, play and dance freely. We celebrated health and well being along with 180 schools in South Australia and over 58,000 students. Each day began with fifteen minutes of dance and eventually the weather calmed and we…
The Junior School Reception to Year 4 SRC Representatives beautifully represented us on Friday 11 November at the West Terrace Cemetery Remembrance Day service. With care on arrival, the girls laid poppies on top of the soldiers’ graves and then attended an hour-long memorial service. Walford was asked to lay a dedicated wreath and with…
It has been a delight to observe the Junior School round garden bed transform into a colourful display of children’s artwork this term. Returning Junior School teacher Jade Harvey has driven this project, as Jade being an Old Scholar herself has always felt a strong connection to the round garden and its significance as part…
Katrina Brokus recently travelled to NSW to compete with her horse in the SA Interschool team at the Interschool Equestrian Nationals. She shares some of her experiences below. “The Interschool Equestrian Nationals in Sydney were amazing, I had the best time over there with the team from SA. I competed in the EvA80 Eventing competition…
Congratulations to Beth Worthley (Year 11) who has been selected in two U19 squads for cricket. In December, Beth will travel to Perth to compete in the SACA Under 19 squad at the Under 19 National Championships. Beth has also been selected in the Australian U19 extended World Cup squad. Congratulations Beth! I’m really…
Last term the Year 11 Drama class brainstormed, researched, wrote, directed, choreographed and designed a 50 minute performance titled ‘Unherd’ . This piece looked at women who were pioneers, adventurers and game changers in their own time. With the help of Mr Heinze, the students staged two performances in an intimate setting behind the curtain…
Student Information Session – Thursday Week 6 at 12.45pm in BL6 The aim of this tour is to immerse students in STEM experiences and career pathways that they would be unlikely to experience in Australia or on a family holiday. Every activity has a learning component related to science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Walford aims…
As domestic and international travel bounces back from the effects of the pandemic, year 9 World of Business students had an opportunity to rethink the way we travel in 2022 and beyond. The students entered into the Future of Travel Youth Design Challenge, finalists will be announced at the end of November 2022. Between 2019-2020,…
Congratulations to Emily Richardson, who won the ‘Year 10 Sonnet Budding Poet of Year Writing Competition’. She was gifted $50 by the Wells family who, each year donate to the prize, in honour of their mother, the late Eleanor Wells. Also highly commended for their sonnets were: Abbey Wehr, Athena Tsamandanis, Eliana Kanelos, Michele Sylaidis,…
Throughout this term groups of girls have progressed in their thinking skills by looking at MathsCraft questions. One particular problem started with asking about stacking cans. First the girls decided what defines a ‘stack’ then found some very interesting patterns concerning the number of cans that can be made into a stack For instance, using…
This year, 23 Junior School girls participated in the ICAS academic assessments. This year, Walford expanded the offering of assessments to the curriculum areas of Digital Technologies, English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling Bee and Writing. A particular congratulations goes to Ishleen Kaur and Alexandra Chong, who received medals in the ICAS Writing competition. This achievement recognises…
This year’s SACE results will be available for students to access on 19 December. All SACE students are able to access their Stage 2 results from 8.30am on the day they are released via the SACE Board of SA’s Students Online (https://apps.sace.sa.edu.au/students-online/login.do). The SACE Board encourages students to log in to Students Online as soon as possible to check their…
Walford students Lara, Indira and Lucy performed brilliantly to bring home a gold medal each from national aerobics competitions. Lara and Lucy (both Year 6) competed with their Activ8 club team, and won a gold medal in the Primary Open B section at the 2022 Schoolaerobics National Championships held on the Gold Coast. Also representing…
Can you help vulnerable South Aussie kids? Our Camp KickStart December School Holiday Camps are just around the corner and we would appreciate your support! The Christmas season is particularly hard for the vulnerable and disadvantaged children who, because of the hardship they experience, struggle to see the joy in the festive season like their…
Farewells are often bittersweet. As we say goodbye to our treasured Year 12s, many of whom have been in our school for 13 years, we reflect on the wonderful contribution they have made. Although it is sad to see them leave, we know they are ready for life beyond school and each and every one…
It is gives me great pleasure to be able to share with you the exciting news that our Head of Languages, Marlene Jarema, has been announced the winner of The French Teacher Award – prof de l’année for South Australia. Presented by the Federation of Associations of French Teachers in Australia, this is a most prestigious award…
Our annual special visitors are back in the Early Learning Centre! The Adamson children have been very excited to welcome hatching chicks back into their classroom. Last week they closely watched the eggs for any sign of a crack and were fortunate to see many eggs hatch in real time. It really is wonderful to…
The Oliphant Science Awards is the largest Science Competition in South Australia. The competition is named in honour of Sir Mark Oliphant, a well-known physicist and a former governor of South Australia. Oliphant worked with famous scientists such as Einstein, Lawrence, Fermi and Rutherford. Over 2800 students participated in total. The Awards Ceremony was held…
The Walford High Performance Academy is launching in 2023 with a Student and Parent Information Night planned for Week 6 on Monday 21 November from 6.30-7.30pm in the Helen Reid Hall. If you would like to attend please follow the link and complete the registration details https://events.humanitix.com/walford-whpa-info-night . The Walford High Performance Academy is aimed…
On Sunday 23 October the Year 9 Intermediate A team competed in the Grand Final debate. Their topic was that “It should be illegal for health care workers to strike” and they took the negative. Seymour had the affirmative. Our team presented a well-constructed and persuasive argument but were not able to fully demolish Seymour’s model…
Walford Junior School – Walking School Bus Departs 8am Heywood Park – Every Friday Parents welcome to join. If you would like to ‘Kiss and Drop’ your daughter at Heywood Park, RSVP to Jaymi (jminton@walford.asn.au)
We are currently undertaking the Year 9 Her World Project, in which we are collecting new books to donate to The Smith Family for disadvantaged school children. At this stage we have collected over 100 books. This video raises awareness about the important issue of the effect of poverty on a child’s literacy and their…
The girls in Years 9 and 11 who participated in this year’s national ACER Language Certificates have again done very well and have achieved results well above the national average for French. Chinese and Spanish. As in previous years, the girls completed several reading and listening comprehension activities about a variety of topics and we…
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To discontinue instrumental lessons, at least four weeks’ notice before the end of term must be given to the School and the Tutor by filling in a ‘Discontinue Lessons’ form available from the Music Department. This must be signed by parents. If sufficient notice has not been given, parents will be charged for the next…
Walford offers a broad range of scholarships each year. Some are available only to girls entering the school in the initial award year (entrance scholarships), while others are open to both entering and continuing students. For information and questions regarding Scholarships, you are welcome to contact Alice Scott on 8373 4062 or admissions@walford.asn.au http://www.walford.sa.edu.au/scholarships
I am delighted to let you know that Walford will partner with St Peter’s College to present a combined musical in 2023. In Term 2, 2023, Saints and Walford will present one of the most exciting rock musicals of all time, Jesus Christ Superstar. We will be looking for performers from Year 9-12 with singing,…
