Policy Spotlight: Student Use of Mobile Phones & Personal Devices
We wish to remind families about the compulsory policy for Department for Education schools that restricts the use of mobile phones and other personal devices, inclusind smart watches, in schools. Some key points from this policy include: For the purpose of this...
Term Four – Principal’s Update
The featured image is of our COLA with the floor partly coated with its new surface. Dear families, We return to term four with a considerable change to the world that we live in, with both the Referendum for the Voice and the advent of the Israel/Hamas war....
We’re excited to see your Family Design Challenge!
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Career Sharing | Family Design Challenge | Arts Showcase | Expo Evening It's almost time for us to celebrate STEAM Week at Woodend Primary School! Even though our Term 3 holidays are drawing to a close, it is...
Do you have any rocks? SRC are seeking donations.
Dear Families, This year SRC is working on an area of the oval to improve our school. We have chosen to plant a native pollinator garden that can be accessed by the community for people to discover, play and learn. As a part of this project we have asked the school...
Woodend Performance Team Rocks the Stage!
On Thursday the 21st of September, a talented and dedicated group of year 4, 5 and 6 students took to the big stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre to participate in “Schools Challenge Australia” (previously Rock Eisteddfod). The students performed with...
Principal’s Blog 20/9/2023
Dear parents, As we approach the term 3 school holidays, we're delighted to share end of term events and achievements that have been a feature of term 3. External School Review: One of the most significant milestones this year is our school's participation in an...
District Hiragana Reading Competition 2023
We love it when our students put in tremendous effort and strive for excellence and we saw this during the competition. Today our school took part in the annual Hiragana Reading Competition, held at Reynella East College. We took 2 teams of 4 to represent our...
Metropolitan Track & Field Championships
Congratulations to the 10 Woodend students who represented Southern Valley today at the State Metropolitan Track & Field Championships. All students gave it their absolute best and had great individual success: Medal winners listed below: 1st - Hamish - 12 Boys...
Festival of Music 2023
On Saturday the 16th of September, 44 of our students performed on stage at the Adelaide Festival Theatre as part of the Public Primary Schools Festival of Music. Our school was also represented by Alexis C who is part of the Festival troupe. The Primary Schools...
Get ready for STEAM Week 2023!
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Career Sharing | Family Design Challenge | Arts Showcase | Expo Evening It's almost time for us to celebrate STEAM Week at Woodend Primary School! This year, we will 'Reimagine the Future' as we showcase our...
Do you know about Student Voice In Learning?
We are the SVIL team at Woodend Primary School. SVIL represents “Student Voice in Learning”. We are in Years 3 - 6 and we applied for this job. Our important work is to teach other students what a “growth mindset” is, and how it can help us to learn in a bigger,...
Cyber Safety Update: Website Concern
In today's digital age, keeping our children safe online is crucial. We wish to draw your attention to a potential online safety issue due to the resurgence in use of the dangerous website 'Omegle.' While this site is blocked by our school’s filtering, some young...
Year 5/6 Girls Sapsasa Basketball State Finals
Congratulations to the Woodend year 5/6 girls Basketball team who competed yesterday in the State Basketball Finals. The girls played excellent team Basketball and were able to have great success on court. A big thank you to David for coaching the girls throughout...
Royal Adelaide Show
CONGRATULATIONS to our first place winning Seniors with their award ribbons from the Royal Adelaide Show!! Our students received first place awards for Herb Bouquet and Seasonal Vegetables. Our scarecrows are on display at the front of the Garden for the remainder...
Special Meeting of Governing Council
Please see attached an invitation to this months Governing Council Meeting, where the 2024 Materials & Service Fees will be discussed and approved. The schedule of fees is also attached. Notice of Governing Council Meeting 1056 Woodend Primary School 2024 -...
Attendance Matters
School attendance is compulsory and schools in SA expect their students to be in class around 200 days a year. On average, Woodend PS students attendance for 2023 is 91% which is just short of our goal of 95%. While the vast majority of our students attend school...
Term 4 Soccer Clinics
Attached is some information for a potential weekly Soccer clinic that would be run after school throughout term 4 for interested Woodend students. There is an expression of interest form attached, please fill it out if your child/children are interested in...
Special Lunch coming soon!
Woodies Goodies Canteen is offering a delicious choice of: Butter Chicken and Rice OR Butter Tofu and Rice and a Juice Box Cost: $6.50 This special lunch day is scheduled for Wednesday 20/9/2023 (Week 9). Orders are now open on QkR and close on Sunday...
More entries at the Royal Adelaide Show!
Ou students have been busily preparing our produce entries for the Royal Adelaide Show. Here the senior students have been harvesting and arranging our produce. These entries will be displayed on Saturday morning in the Goyder Pavillion in readiness for judging....
Premier’s Reading Challenge STEM Competition 2023
This year Reception students from Room 11 and Year 2 students from Room 6 participated in the Premier's Reading Challenge STEM Competition for 2023. Students had to read a book under one of the themes and then respond to what they read by creating a picture. Room 6...
Woodend Girls AFL
Congratulations to the Woodend girls who played in the Statewide Schools AFL finals today at Barratt Reserve, West Beach. The girls played their semi final against a talented Grange team. The girls battled hard throughout the game and improved their work rate each...
School Crossings and Kiss and Go
Thank you to all drivers who have been making an effort to follow the rules while using the roads around our school. We noticed a big improvement yesterday afternoon, resulting in the Kiss and Go operating smoothly, safely and much more quickly. We have reminded...
Woodend Track & Field Team
Congratulations to the 34 students who represented Woodend today in the Southern Valley Track & Field competition. All students gave it their best effort in all their events and were able to win the title for the 10th year in a row, Woodend first won the title...
School Closed Friday 1 September due to industrial action
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Curtain Call Nears!
Be Bold, Be Different, Be You! In a world where conformity prevails, three children find happiness in playing various sports and games together, relishing the freedom to pursue what brings them joy. However, societal pressure from friends and sporting groups...
Woodend’s Scarecrows at the Royal Adelaide Show!
Over Terms 2 and 3, our Garden Custodians have used some of their lunch times to build scarecrows for this year's Royal Adelaide Show competition. The students discussed, voted on, designed and made two Storybook themed scarecrows - Pinocchio and Mrs. Twit, and one...
Enrolling at Woodend Children’s Centre for 2024
Is your child turning 4 next year? It is that time of year where you need to enrol your child in Woodend Children's Centre. This is a reminder to families to make contact with the centre to organise this process. The Director is Ms Carrie Mitton and the contact...
Calling our Artists!
YOU have an exciting opportunity to have your artwork on the cover of the Festival of Music Songbook for 2024. All information and forms can be found on the Festival of Music website If you would like some support to look at the songs' themes for 2024 to help you...
Book Week 2023 Read, Inspire, Grow
What a spectacle this morning! The oval track was lined with families enjoying the Book Week parade followed by some beautiful performances from our Junior and Senior Choirs and the Library Committee announcing this years winning books. Following our mini concert,...
Celebrating Harmony Week 2025
Today, our school came together to celebrate Harmony Week, a special time to recognise and embrace the diversity that makes our community so vibrant. A highlight of the day was our Harmony Week Disco, which was a huge hit with both junior primary and primary...
OSHC Staff
Our OSHC service is looking for both qualified and unqualified staff for our casual pool. Below are the requirements, if you or someone you know is interested please contact Emilie on 0447 292 909 or Emilie.Rogers790@schools.sa.edu.au Qualified requirements Diploma...
OSHC Administration Support Officer
Woodend Primary School OSHC are seeking an Administration Clerk. The role will be a casual position, 10 hours per week at a (current) pay rate of $33.96/hour. These hours would be worked during school hours in term time and continue during the vacation care period....
Parent / Student/ Teacher Learning Conversations
Parent/Student/Teacher Learning Conversations (or Parent Teacher Interviews) are an important element of our reporting process and build on partnerships with teachers, students and families to ensure successful learning. These conversations are occurring in...
Statewide Inclusive Education Parent Forums
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2025 Harmony Week Celebrations
Next week, our school will come together to celebrate Harmony Week with a variety of engaging activities in classrooms across the school. On Wednesday, we encourage everyone to wear orange as a symbol of our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The...
Big effort from our SAPSASA Cricketers!
Last Thursday 6th March, our Year 5/6 boys team hosted Tatachilla Lutheran College in SAPSASA Cricket Round 1. Woodend won the toss and fielded first. Our team had a good start with an early wicket by Harry and a spectacular boundary catch from Tazzie. We fielded...
Wear What Makes You Comfortable Day
On Thursday 6/3/25 we will wrap up a fun and engaging Disability Inclusion Week with a casual day. The theme is 'Wear what makes you comfortable'. Your child might like to wear PJs, dress ups, lounge wear, casual clothes, sports uniform, school uniform....anything...
Our Woodies Goodies Canteen Menu!
Here is a list of items that are available over the counter at recess and lunchtime. Below you can see the items and prices. We try our best to make as many of our 'over the counter' and 'menu' items, homemade. Our mac and cheese, lasagne, vegan pasta, pizzas,...
Learn more about a Woodend School Sport!
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Woodend Governing Council Annual General Meeting – 2025
Governing Council Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 6:30pm in the Staffroom Dear parents/caregivers Woodend School Governing Council is seeking parents and caregivers to join as parent representatives. There are parent/caregiver...
Canteen News!
Here is some information to better understand processes regarding the Canteen: Lunch orders can be placed on the QKR app or cash in a brown paper bag with your child's order and classroom number clearly written on the bag QKR closes off at 8:55am each morning for...








