We want students to be involved in planting so that they remember they created this impact on our school environment. For this to happen we need help. This is a buddy class activity and about 36 plants per two classes need to be planted. Every class needs...

On Tuesday, 17 May, 32 Woodend students participated in the Southern Valley District Cross Country event. It was a great day for all involved and our students gave their best effort in their races. Our students have had 6 weeks of training on Thursday mornings...

We love our new gates that have been constructed with great skill and care by Scott and Rob Gill and Owen McIver. We really appreciate their superb effort and great expertise they applied to create a lovely asset for the school. We are so grateful for the...

All classes will participate in a major planting around our oval on 30 and 31 May. The grounds committee is working hard to prepare for our major planting of indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses for our Nature Play and Biodiversity Project. We have purchased...

Come into the uniform shop to grab a bargain on Gold Polos. All long and short sleeve gold polos are on sale for $15 each. Most sizes available. Uniform Shop Opening Hours - Wednesday 3.00-3.30pm Thursday 8.30-9.00am Friday ...

National Walk Safely to School Day is this Friday 20 May. Now in its 17th year, this annual event, encourages us to walk and commute safely to school. We see it as a community event and would like to see as many families involved in order to promote Road Safety,...

For a while now we have communicated our focus on developing students' social and emotional capabilities as a means of increasing their achievement levels. We know that we can engage learners in activities to develop the brain's Executive Function. Developing...

As we try to develop more intellectual stretch for our children, what we say to them and what we don’t say, become increasingly important. How might we promote greater discussion and thinking as children engage in mathematical activities at home and at school? You...

Many of the year 3 /4/5 classes will be involved in HANDS ON Chemical Science activities this week here at school. Each of these classes will be involved in a 90 minute session. This will be a fabulous opportunity for students to engage in a range of high quality...

Tuesday 31 May for Years Rec-4 Wednesday, 1 June for Years 5-7 Choice of two toppings: Bolognaise Sauce & Cheese or Ham, Cheese & Coleslaw $5.00 each Potatoes can be ordered by using Qkr! – Phone App (Click on Qkr! payments on the newsblog menu above or go...

Our new Woodend Canteen Winter Menu not only has a new look, it has become a seasonal menu! You will find some changes to suit the cooler weather over these next 2 terms. The changes to the menu are based on: improving nutrition, popular choices and availability....

We thank our volunteers for the fabulous contribution you make to our wonderful school and for the way you model good community thinking. Your impact on others, and particularly on our students is highly valued and appreciated. Here is a special message from...