Mid-Year Reports
You should have received a copy of your child's report via email this afternoon. Sharing students' progress with families is an important part of supporting each child's learning and development. The mid-year report provides a comprehensive overview of your child...
Southern Valley Netball news!
Congratulations to the five Woodend girls who represented Southern Valley at the SAPSASA State Metropolitan Netball Carnival in Week 8! There were early morning starts for the drive to Golden Grove and some very chilly conditions on the netball courts. Daisy and...
Woodend Building Works
We are commencing major building works at Woodend Primary School next week. We anticipate that the builders’ compound and building site will be fenced on Monday. To ensure the safety of all students and staff during this period, there will be significant changes to...
Woodend Pedal Prix’s Second Race!
Last Friday 19/6/26, our Pedal Prix racing team competed in their second race for the 2026 season. It was a five-hour race starting at 9.30am at Victoria Park Racecourse in Adelaide. Once again, our riders showed enormous team work and positive spirit, encouraging...
Whole School Photo Days Tuesday, 21 July & Friday, 24 July 2026
School photographs will be taken on either Tuesday, 21 July 2026 or Friday, 24 July 2026. To place your order, visit www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code: X65 723 295 Due to our large student numbers, photographs will be taken across two days. Teachers will...
What is available at Woodies Goodies Canteen?
With winter now upon us, we hope that your child has plenty of warm and tasty menu items to choose from! Here are a list of 'Over the Counter' items as well as our Menu so that you can clearly see options of recess and lunchtime choices for your child. Our...
Winter Vacation Care at Woodend Primary School OSHC!
Our exciting Winter Vacation Care Program is now available! Packed with excursions, incursions, creative experiences, special events, and plenty of opportunities for fun, friendship and learning, there is something for every child to enjoy. From Magic Shows and VR...
So Much to Celebrate and Look Forward To
Dear Parents and Caregivers, As we approach the end of another busy and rewarding term, I wanted to take the opportunity to share some of the exciting things happening around Woodend. Whether it is major building projects, outstanding student performances, new...
Woodend Sapsasa AFL
The Woodend boys hosted round 2 of the statewide AFL competition at their home ground, taking on McAuley in Game 1 before facing Grange in Game 2. While the team was unable to come away with a win, there were plenty of positives to take from the day. The boys...
SAPSASA Soccer News!
Year 5 & 6 Boys SAPSASA Soccer Carnival Today, our SAPSASA Year 5 & 6 Boys Soccer Team competed in the Statewide Minor Round Carnival at the South Adelaide Panthers Football Club. The boys played five matches in a round-robin format, showcasing outstanding...
Southern District Year 6 Hiragana Reading Competition
On Friday, June 12th, eight of our Year 6 students took part in the annual Southern District Hiragana Reading Competition, held at Reynella East College. Woodend had 2 teams taking part in the event. These 8 students worked hard in the lead up to the compeition,...
Woodies Goodies Donut treat!
For our special treat at Woodies Goodies Canteen this term, we have donuts for sale! There are 4 x different flavours to choose from! You may choose from: caramel, chocolate, iced sprinkle or strawberry. We also offer a Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Cookie. Your...
Oh, the Places You’ll Go… to See Seussical the Musical Jr!
Oh, the Places You'll Go... to See Seussical the Musical Jr! Step right up, one and all, Big and little, short and tall! Grab your tickets, don't delay, For Seussical is on its way! Join Horton the Elephant, kind and true, The Cat in the Hat, and the Whos from...
Celebrating World Environment Day 2026
Thank you to everyone who supported our World Environment Day celebrations today. Our yard is visibly cleaner thanks to the efforts of families who helped reduce the amount of single-use packaging brought to school. Thank you for supporting your child to make...
SAPSASA Rugby Team Go Undefeated!
Our Woodend Boys Rugby Team had an outstanding day at the Southern Valley Rugby League Carnival held on Friday at Reynella East College. With seven teams competing, the boys played five matches and finished the carnival undefeated, winning every game.The boys...
Nude Food Day 2026: Supporting World Environment Day – Friday, 5 June 2026
As part of a Student Representative Council (SRC) initiative, we will be recognising World Environment Day by encouraging students to bring a nude food lunch on Friday the 5th of June. A nude food lunch helps reduce waste by limiting single-use packaging and...
Big effort from our Pedal Prix team!
It was our first race for the 2026 season at Tailem Bend on Saturday! Compared to last year, our riders increased their stamina to ride for more laps this year! We were very proud of their persistence which contributed to the team improving their overall...
Year 4/5 Camp Adventures
This term started with a burst of excitement as the Year 4/5 team headed straight into camp at Arbury Park Outdoor School in the very first week. In our class, we have been learning about the South Australian learning dispositions and what it means to be a lifelong...
Woodend AFL
Congratulations to the Year 5/6 girls and boys who proudly represented Woodend in Round 1 of the Statewide AFL competition today at Westminster. Both teams played two games against St Peters Woodlands and Westminster, and it was fantastic to see the players...
2026 Sports Day Results
The 2026 Sports Day will certainly be remembered for years to come, with wild weather, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of fun enjoyed by students, staff, and families. Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2026 Sports Day. Whether you were...
The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre
On Friday 8 May, the Year 3/4 classes (Rooms 24, 25, 7 and 8) visited the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre for a rich and engaging cultural experience. Students were welcomed with a smoking ceremony, where many chose to breathe in the fragrant herbs as part of...
Friday, 22 May 2026 is National Walk Safely to School Day!
Why We’re Walking to School This Friday—And How to Do It Safely As parents, we all know the morning rush can sometimes feel a bit like a marathon—packing lunches, hunting for lost shoes, and navigating the busy school drop-off zone. But this week, we have a perfect...
Wellbeing and Engagement Collection
Our year 4-6 students have been invited to take part in the Wellbeing and Engagement Collection survey. The survey is open until the end of week 5 of term 2 (Friday 29 May 2025). Purpose of the survey Young people’s wellbeing is an important part of how they learn...
Thank you to our volunteers!
SPORTS DAY A sincere thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and support to help our Sports Day run so smoothly. We appreciate your willingness to assist with any of the following: setting up for the day supporting teachers with events cooking the BBQ...
Links to learning at the Zoo!
Our Year 2 students have enjoyed taking their learning to the zoo this term! They have been learning from the Science, Technologies, Geography, English and Arts curriculum with a particular focus on Biological Sciences to enrich their experiences at their visit to...
Sports Day – Updated Program
We are excited and looking forward to our annual Sports Day event this Friday. Due to the current weather forecast, an alternative Sports Day timetable has been prepared. The number of class activities has been reduced to provide the best opportunity to complete...
Henny Penny Hatching Program
There has been plenty of 'cheep cheep cheep' noises coming from our Reception classrooms this past fortnight. We have, once again, enjoyed watching the chickens pipping, hatching, growing and changing as they hatched out of their eggs. Throughout the program,...
Board Game Expo 2026
It was wonderful to see so many families engage with our first Board Game Expo for 2026. The morning was a celebration not only of the students’ final products, but also of the learning journey that brought them to life. Throughout the process, students...
‘Little Sprouts at Woodend’ Playgroup begins!
Friday mornings in the hall is the place to be! We loved having our "little sprouts" - our younger members of our Woodend community and their families, come for a play on Fridays! Playgroup offers a fantastic opportunity for children to grow and build their skills,...
Woodend Sports Day
The biggest and best day of the school calendar is only 1 week away and the count down is on to the 2026 Sports Day on Friday 15th May. Students have been learning their class games in their PE lessons and have been taught their team chant by the 2026 team...
Mid-Year Reports
You should have received a copy of your child's report via email this afternoon. Sharing students' progress with families is an important part of supporting each child's learning and development. The mid-year report provides a comprehensive overview of your child...
Southern Valley Netball news!
Congratulations to the five Woodend girls who represented Southern Valley at the SAPSASA State Metropolitan Netball Carnival in Week 8! There were early morning starts for the drive to Golden Grove and some very chilly conditions on the netball courts. Daisy and...
Woodend Building Works
We are commencing major building works at Woodend Primary School next week. We anticipate that the builders’ compound and building site will be fenced on Monday. To ensure the safety of all students and staff during this period, there will be significant changes to...
Woodend Pedal Prix’s Second Race!
Last Friday 19/6/26, our Pedal Prix racing team competed in their second race for the 2026 season. It was a five-hour race starting at 9.30am at Victoria Park Racecourse in Adelaide. Once again, our riders showed enormous team work and positive spirit, encouraging...
Whole School Photo Days Tuesday, 21 July & Friday, 24 July 2026
School photographs will be taken on either Tuesday, 21 July 2026 or Friday, 24 July 2026. To place your order, visit www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code: X65 723 295 Due to our large student numbers, photographs will be taken across two days. Teachers will...
What is available at Woodies Goodies Canteen?
With winter now upon us, we hope that your child has plenty of warm and tasty menu items to choose from! Here are a list of 'Over the Counter' items as well as our Menu so that you can clearly see options of recess and lunchtime choices for your child. Our...
Winter Vacation Care at Woodend Primary School OSHC!
Our exciting Winter Vacation Care Program is now available! Packed with excursions, incursions, creative experiences, special events, and plenty of opportunities for fun, friendship and learning, there is something for every child to enjoy. From Magic Shows and VR...
So Much to Celebrate and Look Forward To
Dear Parents and Caregivers, As we approach the end of another busy and rewarding term, I wanted to take the opportunity to share some of the exciting things happening around Woodend. Whether it is major building projects, outstanding student performances, new...
Woodend Sapsasa AFL
The Woodend boys hosted round 2 of the statewide AFL competition at their home ground, taking on McAuley in Game 1 before facing Grange in Game 2. While the team was unable to come away with a win, there were plenty of positives to take from the day. The boys...
SAPSASA Soccer News!
Year 5 & 6 Boys SAPSASA Soccer Carnival Today, our SAPSASA Year 5 & 6 Boys Soccer Team competed in the Statewide Minor Round Carnival at the South Adelaide Panthers Football Club. The boys played five matches in a round-robin format, showcasing outstanding...
Southern District Year 6 Hiragana Reading Competition
On Friday, June 12th, eight of our Year 6 students took part in the annual Southern District Hiragana Reading Competition, held at Reynella East College. Woodend had 2 teams taking part in the event. These 8 students worked hard in the lead up to the compeition,...
Woodies Goodies Donut treat!
For our special treat at Woodies Goodies Canteen this term, we have donuts for sale! There are 4 x different flavours to choose from! You may choose from: caramel, chocolate, iced sprinkle or strawberry. We also offer a Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Cookie. Your...