2024 Senior Uniform – new link
Please find below the updated link for 2024 Senior Uniform: https://www.belgraviaapparelschools.com/collections/woodend-primary-school-commemorative Apologies for any inconvenience. Trudi...
Bully Zero Parent Information workshop
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Woodies Goodies Canteen Sports Day information
Here is all you need to know about Sports Day from our friendly canteen staff: *** Sports Day Friday 3rd November 2023 *** The Sports Day Sausage Sizzle is the popular Sports Day lunch item! There are drinks and treats too! These are the items that are available...
Christmas Appeal 2023
This year my office is again collecting donations for those in need over the Christmas period. We will be collecting new: toys and gifts non-perishable food items toiletries; and pet food. Please note all donations must be new and unused. Charities have asked that...
Bully Zero Workshops
We were successful in securing a $500 grant to use for implementing strategies for a proactive approach to bullying prevention and education. With the school providing additional funding we have secured Bully Zero to provide workshops for all students in year...
Parent Information – Bullying
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Streaming Now: Woodend Primary School’s 2023 ARTS SHOWCASE!
As a part of STEAM Week, we are proud to present Woodend Primary School’s 2023 Arts Showcase! This year we have included vocal, strings, percussion, brass and woodwind students, Performance Team, Junior Choir and Senior Choir, along with class groups. We wish to...
Senior Uniform 2024
Dear Year 5 Parents/Guardians, Your Year 5 student will have received a note today about Senior Uniform for 2024. Orders open with our uniform supplier, Belgravia Apparel, from 23/10/2023. The details are in the attached flyer. Sizing garments are available to try...
Parent Feedback for Class Placement (only if required)
Dear Parents and Caregivers We are set to begin the class placement process in preparation for the 2024 school year. This is a lengthy and complex task involving teachers and the school leadership team to place each child in a learning environment that supports...
Parent / Teacher Communication Request
Dear Parents, As we begin another school term filled with excitement and learning, I wanted to take a moment to address a small but important matter regarding communication between parents and teachers. Before each school day starts, our teachers are diligently...
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...
Schools Challenge Success
Last Tuesday, the 12th of August, 68 brave, hardworking and oh-so-talented Woodend students took centre stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre – the biggest indoor stage in South Australia! Our Performance Team brought the house down with their incredible...
Thank you to all our Woodend SSO’s!
Celebrating Our Amazing SSOs for SSO Week The role of a School Services Officer (SSO) is constantly evolving. When Woodend Primary School first opened 30 years ago, SSOs primarily supported with administration tasks - photocopying, preparing resources and assisting...
Book Week treats in our Canteen!
Thank you to the Canteen staff at our Woodies Goodies Canteen as they are busily making Book Week treats to sell! There will be some surprises on sale at the front counter this Thursday 21/8 and Friday 22/8/25! These surprise treats are linked to children's picture...
Sapsasa Basketball
Congratulations to the Woodend students who participated in the Statewide Schools Basketball competition at the State Basketball Centre on Thursday 14th August. A big thank you to Sienna who stepped into the team on the morning of the competition to help the...
Hiragana Reading Competition
On Wednesday, 6th August, eight of our Year 6 students took part in the annual Southern District Hiragana Reading Competition, held at Reynella East College. It was a highly sort after position and after lunch time try outs, the 2 teams were chosen to take part in...
Celebrating a Successful Parent Workshop: Growing Up Online with Susan McLean
At Woodend Primary School, we are committed to supporting our families in navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape. Last week, we were thrilled to host the Growing Up Online parent workshop, presented by renowned cyber safety expert Susan McLean. With over 60...
Time to celebrate Book Week!
Book Week 2025 – “Book an Adventure!” Get ready to Book an Adventure as we celebrate Children’s Book Week 2025! From Monday 18 August, our classes will be diving into the wonderful world of books through a variety of creative and engaging literacy-based activities....
Congratulations Pedal Prix riders!
Last Saturday 2nd August, our nineteen riders completed their final race event at 'The Bend', Tailem Bend. This totals three races for the year: 1. Saturday 17th May at 'The Bend' 2. Friday 13th June at 'Victoria Park Racecourse' 3. Saturday 2nd August at 'The...
Lights, Music, Action – Join the ArtBEAT’25 Line-Up!
We are thrilled to announce the return of ArtBEAT in Term 4! This special event will highlight the incredible talents of our instrumental and music program students, showcasing the skills they’ve developed throughout this year. ArtBEAT will be held on Thursday, 6th...
From Vinyl to Viral – Woodend Performance Team Set to Shine!
In less than two weeks, on Tuesday 12th August, our amazing Woodend Performance Team will take to the stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre as part of the Schools Challenge Australia event. Since Term 1, our students have been working with dedication and...
Sapsasa Golf
Congratulations to Chloe Lozada, a year 5 Woodend student who on the 28/29th of July competed in the SAPSASA Under 12 Golf competition played at West Beach Golf Course (Exec Course). Chloe placed 5th for the Metro Finals on Day 1 and tied 4th overall on the second...
Canberra 2025
During Week 10 of Term 2, 52 of our Year 6 students embarked on an unforgettable four-day educational adventure to Canberra. This experience is part of a proud tradition at Woodend Primary School, dating back to 2007, where students engage with our nation’s capital...












