Managing Traumatic Events with your Child/ren
Following the events of the weekend, your child/ren may ask questions ? To help, there are a couple of fact sheets from CAMHS in relation to trauma. They appear at the end of this blogpost. As they are quite large, it may help to open them in a new Tab if asked....
Southern Valley Girls Netball
Congratulations to the year 6 Woodend girls (Bella, Cleo, Emily and Ruby) who represented Southern Valley last week in the 3 day State Netball Metropolitan Championships. Ruby played in the division 3 team and their team had 4 strong wins to finish in 5th position...
Woodend Sapsasa Soccer
Year 5/6 students from Woodend participated yesterday 18th June in Round 1 of the Statewide Schools Soccer competition. The team played 3 games on the day against Cardijn College, St Joseph's Hectorville and Reynella Primary School. All of the students got better...
Don’t Stop Us Now!!!
Our We Will Rock You Musical is ready to go and the cast is excited to entertain everyone. If you haven’t bought your ticket yet there are still some available for each show so hop on to QKR or call the front office to purchase your tickets. Our school musical will...
Reporting Review Outcome & Our New Look Reports
Over the past semester, we conducted a routine review of our reporting policy. This review included consultations with staff, parents, leadership, and the governing council. Based on the recommendations from this review, we will implement the following changes in...
Safety Net – Cyber Safety workshops
Thank you to Bully Zero and La La Latte for informative and parent and student Safety Net workshops and delicious coffee! Thanks also to the parents who took time out of their day to come along to further the important conversation about how to keep their families...
Special Lunch opportunity coming soon!
Woodies Goodies Special Lunch Day Pizza Wrap and Fruit Box Thursday 27th June 2024 On Thursday 27th June (Week 9) we will have a Special Lunch Day! Due to popular demand, we have the return of the Pizza Wraps and a Fruit Box! These pizza wraps are made by OZBake...
Fundraiser Success: New Soccer Goals @ WPS!
Participation in today's dress-up fundraiser was outstanding, with $920 raised from student donations. These funds have paid for our new portable soccer goals, with additional funds going towards other SRC projects that benefit the school. Thank you for supporting...
Woodend Boys Sapsasa AFL
The Woodend year 5/6 Boys AFL team competed yesterday in round 1 of the Statewide Schools Sapsasa Knockout competition. The team played on the big Mclaren Vale Football Club oval. We had a few boys who were playing their first AFL game which was great to see and...
Bohemians Unite! We Will Rock You Tickets Are On Sale!
Ticket Info All tickets are $17. Tickets can be purchased through our school Qkr! app or through our front office from Wednesday 5th June. You will receive a physical ticket to present at your selected performance. It‘s showtime Woodend Primary School proudly...
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Who’s Your Hero Fundraiser – Thursday the 6th of June 2024
Please see the posters below for information about our upcoming SRC fundraiser. We have noticed that soccer is very popular on the oval so have purchased extra goals to help make this fun and safe! [gallery...
Building Reading Skills in the Early Years!
Dear Parents/Carers, Learning to read is one of the most important life skills. However, it is not a natural human skill developed by humans. Our human brain is not hardwired to read. We have to help our children learn the skills required to read. In partnership...
Library Update
It was with much excitement and many 'Wow's that Laura Smith's reception class was first to visit the newly refurbished library this morning. Many thanks to Felicity Humphrys and Sarah for the many hours spent setting up this exciting new learning hub. Classes are...
Woodend Year 5/6 Rugby League
On Friday 24th May, Woodend students in year 5/6 competed in the Southern Valley Rugby League competition at Happy Valley. Both of the boys and girls teams played excellent Rugby coming away with lots of positive results from their various games throughout the day....
Bully Zero coming to Woodend PS
Children can learn, explore, play and make friends online. But there can be risks and parents can feel ill-equipped to support their children to navigate, explore and connect safely in online spaces. To support students and families, we have engaged Bully Zero to...
We Are the Champions… of the Stage: Woodend Performs We Will Rock You Young @ Part
Tickets will be on sale soon through Qkr! and the front office from June 5th. Keep an eye on our blog and Facebook page for more information on ticket prices and when they are live. Students and staff have been working very hard to put together this production,...
Monday’s Visitor Was ‘Simply the Best’!
On Monday, Woodend had the pleasure of hosting Augie Tchantcho, whose insights and experiences left a lasting impression on our Musical Cast, Performance Team and Senior Choir. Augie, currently captivating audiences as Tina Turner's father in 'Tina Turner...
Girls Sapsasa AFL
The Woodend year 5/6 girls Sapsasa AFL team competed in round 1 of the Statewide Knockout competition yesterday at Belair Primary School. Game 1 the girls played well against Belair and were able to score consistently throughout the game. Woodend - 12 - 13 = 85...
Celebrating our Woodend Volunteers 2024
Today, we celebrate some very special people—our volunteers. Woodend school thrives because of the dedication and generosity of all of our volunteers. You are the unsung heroes who help us in countless ways, from supporting Mother’s Day and Father’s Day stalls,...
Thank you to all our Volunteers
National Volunteers Week Monday, 20 May - Friday 24 May Please join us on Wednesday, 22 May with LaLaLatte and enjoy a nice cuppa on us to say thank you. LaLaLatte will be set up in the driveway by the canteen from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. National Volunteer Week is...
Big effort from Pedal Prix team!
Our "Woodend KPOW" team got off to a successful start in their first of three races this year! By the end of today, the team completed 46 laps with the best lap being 5 minutes and 41 seconds. We finished 12th in our category which is a terrific effort! What...
Intergenerational Playgroup at AnglicareSA Trott Park Residential Aged Care Facility.
From the staff at AnglicareSA Trott Park: We are reaching out to families with children between the ages of 0 to 5 years of age to join our Intergenerational Playgroup at AnglicareSA Trott Park. Program will run during school terms. The first session is on...
Walking Together With Kaurna Reception Excursion
On Thursday May 9th, the Reception team travelled by bus to Wilfred Taylor Reserve in Morphett Vale. We participated in the "Walking Together With Kaurna" experience hosted by Liesl and Drew. We sat on Country and listened to Drew talk about different Aboriginal...
National Walk Safely To School Day Tomorrow
Walk Safely to School Day is on tomorrow! Primary school children across Australia will take those important steps towards a healthier future by participating in National Walk Safely to School Day tomorrow Friday 10 May. We were thrilled to also have the support of...
Woodend Cross Country
Congratulations to the 48 Woodend students who competed today in the Southern Valley Cross Country competition. It was excellent to see all of the students out there giving it their best on a tough running track. Woodend placed 6th today on 24 points and had lots...
Wellbeing and Engagement Collection survey
Our students have been invited to take part in the Wellbeing and Engagement Collection survey. The survey will be open in weeks 2 to 5 this term (Monday 6 May to Friday 31 May 2024). Purpose of the survey Young people’s wellbeing is an important part of how they...
Fundraiser for We Will Rock You – Young @ Part!
Thanks to all who have bought a table for our fundraiser coming up at the end of week 2. We only have a handful of tables left so don't miss out on this music-filled night with friends and family. Please see the original blog post for all the information...
Mothers Day Stall
Parent Network volunteers are excited to once again host a Gift Stall in honour of Mother’s Day. Our aim is to offer students an opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ to the special people in their lives who care for them. The stall will be held Term 2, Week 2. All...
Staying Connected in 2026
Dear Families, A warm welcome to all our Woodend Primary School families, whether you are returning or new to our school community! At Woodend, we know that strong partnerships between families and staff create the best learning and wellbeing outcomes for all...
Year 6 Memento 2025
This year, our Year 6 students thoughtfully considered how they could leave a meaningful legacy for the school community—something practical, long-lasting and reflective of their journey through primary school. After discussing a range of ideas and voting as a...
2025 Year 6 Graduate Award Winners
This week we proudly celebrate the remarkable Woodend Primary School Year 6 Class of 2025. This cohort has shown resilience, leadership, kindness and a strong commitment to their learning throughout their years at Woodend. As they take their next steps into...
A Practical Display of Our School Values
This morning, we witnessed a truly inspiring example of our school values in action. Following last night’s Christmas event, our school oval was covered in litter. As we considered how best to tackle the clean-up, one of our Year 6 students, Isaac, arrived at...
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Dear families, Thank you for the amazing way you have supported our school throughout the year. It is always wonderful to see how, together as a team, we support our young people—not only as part of their learning journey, but as they grow towards their teenage...
2025 Celebration Night Schedule
Classes are busy preparing for our upcoming Celebration Night! The weather forecast predicts 25° and sunny, perfect weather for an evening on the oval. More details about the event are available in an earlier blog post. Below is the schedule for the evening. While...
End of Year Reports & 2026 Class Placements
End of Year Reports Sharing students’ progress with families is an important part of supporting each child’s learning and development. The end-of-year report provides a comprehensive overview of your child as a learner, showing growth both academically and...
Approved 2026 Materials & Services Charge
Approved 2026 Materials & Services Charge Dear families, As the Chief Executive’s delegate, I have approved the amount for the 2026 school year, of $385. This follows a successful poll where the majority supported the amount of $385 being the 2026 Materials and...
2025 Celebration Night is Coming!
We warmly invite you to join us on Monday 8 December as we come together to celebrate the 2025 school year. Families are welcome to bring chairs or picnic rugs to sit on during the concert, along with a picnic dinner if you wish, to complement what will be...
Gastroenteritis Update and New Disco Date
We would like to provide an update regarding the recent gastroenteritis outbreak. Firstly, thank you for your understanding and support over the past week. We appreciate your cooperation with the need to cancel the disco, for keeping your children home if they were...
Rugby League
Congratulations to the Woodend Year 5/6 boys who, on Friday 14th November, participated in the Dave Cohen Festival of Rugby League. The team were invited to attend this event as a result of their teamwork and excellent results in a Term 2 competition. The boys...