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| ==For more information on Weeden Heights Primary School== | ==For more information on Weeden Heights Primary School== | ||
| Please visit our website. | Please visit our website. | ||
| ==Performing arts== | |||
| The Performing Arts Program was originally launched by Leigh Grummishch in 1998, Leigh was a fantastic Performing Arts teacher who hired a group called RockED to design and produce the shows for the school. Leigh was the teacher of the program until 2007. | |||
| In 2008, Lisa Peirce was hired to be the new Performing Arts teacher at Weeden Heights Primary School, she took on a new approach to the program, and produced her own version of the production ''''A Kids Summernight Dream'''' which was a massive success with the public. The production was held at the Forest Hill Secondary School Performing Arts Centre. | |||
| In 2009 Lisa Peirce staged her own version of the play ''''Aladdin Jr'''' which also was a massive success in the public. Lisa also went to the challenge of making the whole school involved in the play. This production was held at the Bessen Centre | |||
| In 2010 Lisa Peirce left Weeden Heights and was replaced by Tanya Starkey. | |||
| ==Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program== | ==Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program== | ||
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Government, co-educational, day school in Vermont South, Victoria, Australia| Weeden Heights Primary School | |
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| Location | |
| Vermont South, Victoria Australia  | |
| Information | |
| Type | government, Co-educational, Day school |
| Motto | "Futures are Bright at Weeden Heights" |
| Established | 1980 |
| Employees | 28 |
| Key people | Mrs Susan Campbell (Principal), Mrs Vicki Martin (Vice-Principal) |
| Enrolment | 278 students currently (2010) |
| Colour(s) | Blue, & Maroon |
| Website | |
Weeden Heights Primary School is a government primary school located in Vermont South, Victoria, Australia which opened in 1980. The school is known for its fantastic education and transition program.
The current principal of Weeden Heights Primary School is Mrs Susan Campbell who has taken a different approach to the school and has made some excellent changes which has helped the school move forward after its many changes of principals.
The current vice principal is Mrs Vicki Martin.
In 2010 Weeden Heights celebrated it's 30th Anniversary.
For more information on Weeden Heights Primary School
Please visit our website.
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program
In 2007 the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program was established at Weeden Heights, the program offers students a class to cook a range of food and to prepare them for skills later in life, and the gardening program offers students a chance to garden and prepare them for life skills as well. A chicken pen is also at the school where students are to look after the chickens.
Upcoming Projects
- A new multipurpose hall (mid-2010 completion late-2010)
Extra Curricular Activities
- Reading Recovery
- Chess Club.
- Tournament of the Minds.
- Sporting Competitions (to State and International Levels).
- State and National Competitions in Mathematics, Science, English, Spelling, Writing and Computers.
- Instrumental Music Lessons.
- Extensive Camping Program.
- Musical Production, Fresh Youth Drama Groups and Choir.
External links
- http://weedenheightsps.vic.edu.au/Principals-Message.aspx
- http://weedenheightsps.vic.edu.au/Default.aspx
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