Congratulations to our SRC Leadership Team and all SRC reps for 2016. Over the last 2 years our SRC has focused on student learning and this year we have had 3 themes running throughout the year. All SRC students were helped to develop and refine impulse...

A new principal has been appointed to our school, to commence in January 2017. His name is Steve Freeman. Steve is currently Principal at Reynella Primary School. Steve is an experienced principal and will fit in very well with our school community. He has...

Vacation Care enrolment forms will be available from OSHC on Monday, 28 November from 7am. However the holiday program will not be finalised until Week 9. A reminder OSHC will be closed from Friday, 23 December and will reopen Monday, 9 January 2017. Jackie and the...

We have had wonderfully dedicated group of Parent Network volunteers process all the school banking this year. We thank them so much for their fantastic efforts, which have been sustained for hours every Thursday. Below is some final imortnat information from...

Deb and Jude have both announced their intentions to retire from teaching. They have both had wonderful long careers in education and are looking forward to spending more time with family, grandchildren in particular, and doing more travel. We will miss their...

We thank those families who have already expressed an interest in hosting a Myojo student during their Myojo@Woodend visit in March 2017. The interest has been great. Vinall Sensai will be working through the host family selection process over the next few...

Governing Council is pleased to announce the result of the poll conducted to establish whether the total amount of the 2017 Materials and Services Charge may be legally recoverable. The result was 83 in favour, 8 against. Therefore the full $320 per student will...

It is soon time for Woodend's Orientation visits for new Reception children. We welcome and look forward to meeting children and families visiting our school. The children and parents/carers will have an opportunity to meet the leadership team, spend time in...

Beach Day at Brighton was a fun and educational excursion for PE Week. Students participated in a Surf Safety session, played beach games and learned about local Marine Life. We also learned how to paddle on surf boards and catch a few waves. It was not only great...

Once again next year Woodend Primary School is hoping to compete in the Australian Human Powered Vehicles Super Series. You may have heard of this series referred to as Pedal Prix. We have our own vehicle and a great deal of experience in our school community....