Goodwood is a rural contributing primary school nestled amongst matureoak trees in the Fencourt area. The park like grounds include: 13 classrooms, library, ancillary rooms, large adventure playground,swimming pool, tennis court and amphitheatre. This wide range ofexcellent facilities, along with the Fencourt Hall are always availablefor community use.
The school is situated in a predominatelydairy area, but in recent times many farms have been subdivided anddiversified giving the district a varied income and outlook. Parentsare derived from varying occupations which gives the school a broadbase to draw on.
This attractive school offers:
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Staff who are approachable and strive to provide a warm positive learning environment
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Teaching strengths in all areas
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Trained ancillary staff for special needs children
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Well resourced classrooms including computers in all rooms with a wide range of software
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Enrichment programs
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Attractive school environment
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"Open door" policy where parents are encouraged to come to school
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A caring supportive school community
We recognize that all children are individuals and have different needs.
We cater for these needs:
The School Day
School times:
8.15 am Children may arrive at school
9.00 am Classes commence
10.30 am-10.50 am Morning Interval
12.30 pm-1.30 pm Lunch
3.00 pm All children are dismissed
The school does not close early on wet days.
BUSES
Two bus routes currently extend fromCambridge and service the Fencourt area - Watkins, St Kilda, Zig Zag,Aspin, Flume, Fencourt, Swaynes, Hogans, Wiseman, Church, Bellvue, Beerand Pukemoremore Roads. These leave Cambridge 8.00 am and 8.20 toarrive at school 8.25 am and 8.40 am respectively. Both leave around3.30 pm.
HOW DID WE GET OUR NAME?
Goodwood was the name of the propertyopposite the school back in 1902. The name originated from a clump ofKahikatea bush growing on this property. The Kahikatea tree, a nativeof New Zealand possessed many fine qualities and soon earned thereputation of a "good wood" hence our school name "GOODWOOD".
