Woodend Rugby League
Congratulations to the Woodend students that competed in the Southern Valley Rugby League competition today. Both teams played with great skill and excellent team work and they both went through the carnival undefeated. The boys team won the NRL Values award...
Pupil Free Day Friday, 7th June 2024
Pop this date in your diary Pupil Free Day Friday, 7th June 2024 OSHC is available, Bookings essential.
Woodend Boys Sapsasa AFL
Woodend hosted Reynella East, Colonel Light Gardens and Woodcroft in round 1 of the boys AFL Statewide Schools competition. It was great to see the boys improve throughout the day and finish with 3 wins from their 3 games and now move into round 2 of the...
Southern Valley Football
Congratulations to the 8 Woodend students (Emily, Cleo, Jess, Charlie, Hamish, Declan, James and Patrick) who represented Southern Valley at the 3 day AFL Metropolitan State Carnival. All of the students were able to play with great skill and contribute to team...
PJ DAY! Week 7, Friday the 16th of June
This year SRC is working on ways to help our students know more about staying healthy. One of our most recent meetings was focussed on the great things about being a part of a team. Did you know that there are benefits from being in all kinds of teams, and not just...
Credit Union SA School Community Rewards
“Our friends at Credit Union SA have created the following blog for our community. We are sharing this with you as part of our ongoing partnership with the School Community Rewards program. If you would like to know more about how Credit Union SA can assist your...
Thankyou to all our Volunteers
Dear families, Our school relies on a wide range of voluntary time that is given by parents and grandparents of our children. The time and energy invested in our school is greatly appreciated, and I want to use this opportunity to convey our gratitude. Our...
Parent information on Regulation
Would you like to know some more about Regulation? Here is information about an online parent module. This module has been developed by the Department for Education Self-Regulation Service and it is called ‘Introduction to Regulation’. Please see the flier...
Working Bee – Friday the 9th of June
Dear Parents and Caregivers Our hard-working Grounds Committee is seeking support from our community, to continue with our ‘Street’ improvements that have begun in 2023. You may have noticed that new pathways have been poured, together with new mulching and...
Special Lunch – something new!
Woodies Goodies Special Lunch Day Pizza Wrap and Fruit Box Wednesday 7th June 2023 On Wednesday 7th June (Week 6) we will have a Special Lunch Day! We are excited to offer a new Special Lunch for students! We not give it a try! These pizza wraps are made by OZBake...
Canteen news!
We are super proud of our Canteen! This is why ... 1. Recently, we had a surprise visit by the Health Inspector. The Canteen passed with flying colours, in fact with a 5 our of 5 star rating! We received a certificate that we can proudly hang on our wall 2. Where...
Private Piano Lessons – Limited Vacancies
Daniel Aquilina, piano teacher, currently has a limited number of vacancies. “It’s my pleasure to offer one on one weekly Piano, Keyboard, & Recorder lessons at Woodend Primary School. I have taught music & played in top bands for 30 + years & have...
Anzac Day 2023
Each year, our students commemorate Anzac Day in a range of ways. Alongside learning in classrooms, many young people have shared their experiences of attending dawn services and other events with their families. This year, Woodend Primary School was proudly...
Woodend Cross Country
Congratulations to all of the Woodend students that competed in the Southern Valley Cross Country event at Thalassa Park on Tuesday 2nd May. All students did lots of training leading into the event and ran well in tricky wet and muddy conditions. Thank you...
Walk Safely to School Day
Walk Safely to School Day encourages positive environment action, better use if public transport with reduced car-dependency and encourages parents and carers to walk more, reducing dangerous traffic congestion around our school. being active every day, including...
Wellbeing and Engagement Collection 2023
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 8 May to Friday 2 June 2023). Purpose of the survey Young people’s wellbeing is an important part of how they...
Learning Support
There have been some staff changes within our learning support team this term. At the end of last term we farewelled Lisa Budick, who has been supporting our students for the past 5 years. Lisa has been a valuable member of our support team and will be greatly...
Safety reminders
We hope your children enjoyed a relaxing family break and a chance to recharge ready for term 2. We look forward to the term ahead, working in partnership to support our students and young people as they continue their learning journey as a part of the Woodend...
Mother’s Day Gift Stall 2023
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...
Trott Park Kindergarten enrolment reminder
TROTT PARK KINDERGARTEN – Don't forgot to enrol your child now for Term 1, 2024 We are a full time Department of Education Kindergarten offering a preschool program - Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 2.45pm and alternate Fridays 8:30am to 1:30pm. Our address is: 8...
FREE training for families of students with autism –
In 2023 all DfE schools appointed an Autism Inclusion Teacher. As part of this initiative staff have been working with ‘Positive Partnerships’ to build their skills and knowledge of autism. We now have the opportunity for parents, carers and family members of...
Early Dismissal 2:05 pm on Friday
Just a reminder that the last day of Term 1 is an Early Dismissal. We finish the term on Friday, 14 April 2023 at 2.05pm. Term 2 Commences on Monday, 1 May...
And the Winner is ?????
Congratulations to Mrs Jess Coster who won our Pedal Prix Easter raffle. Thank you to everyone who supported our raffle. We raised $336.15 which is absolutely fabulous.
Southern Valley Softball
Congratulations to Woodend's Softball superstar Ella who has represented the Southern Valley district over the last 3 days in the Softball Sapsasa State Carnival. Ella loves her Softball and has so much energy and passion for the game and did an excellent job at...
Snow Cone Fundraiser
The Woodend Performance Team are organising a Snow Cone Fundraiser to raise money to buy costumes. This team have begun rehearsals and will be performing on stage in September. Snow Cone Day details: When: Friday 14th April (last day of term) Where: Near the Front...
Myojo Gakuen visit 2023
Yesterday we farewelled our friends from Myojo Gakuen. After 14 years of visits it still doesn’t get easy to say goodbye. We are sure that they feel the same, back in Tokyo. What a wonderful 10 days we have enjoyed with our 23 Myojo students and 4 staff...
Pedal Prix Easter Raffle
Congratulations to our 17 Pedal Prix Woodend riders for 2023. Say hi to Jose, Sabian, Toby, Max, Ollie, Micah, Harry, Bella, Xavier, Levi, Jacob, Lillie, Dylan, Mackenzie, Flynn, Elijah and Hogan. To help fund a new bike the team have organised an Easter Raffle....
Credit Union SA School Community Reward
Easter Competition! Get egg-cited, it’s time for our annual Easter Giveaway! We have put together our all-time favourite easter goodies from Haigh’s and we can’t wait to give it away to one of our School Community Reward members! Entry is easy, all your community...
Sapsasa Boys Cricket
The Woodend Primary School boys Cricket team had an exciting game this morning against Belair Primary School. Belair batted first and finished their 20 overs at 2/98. Levi took a great wicket and an excellent throw from Harry helped to get a run out. The Woodend...
Do you have a company or business you wish to advertise?
Advertising your business Do you have a company or business you wish to advertise? What does this involve? Advertising your company or business will be in the form of a sign displayed on the eastern side of Woodend Primary School facing Young Street, Sheidow Park....
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...
Disability Inclusion Week
Week 6 is Disability Inclusion Week at Woodend Primary School. Next week we celebrate all of the diverse ways that we learn, and how learning and thinking differently makes us special. Throughout the week students will be engaging in a range of activities to...
NAPLAN Update – Year 3 & Year 5
The 2025 NAPLAN window is approaching, with the first test scheduled for Wednesday the 12th of March, followed by the remaining tests in the days after. Preparation will begin this week as Year 3 and Year 5 students participate in the Coordinated Practice Test....
2025 Assembly Schedule
We invite families to join us for this year’s assemblies, where our students will showcase their learning in a range of areas. Assemblies are held on Wednesday mornings at 10am in the Gym. Each class will work with one other class from their learning team to plan...
Expressions of Interest for the Woodend Performance Team for 2025 are now open.
Click here to register your interest Our Woodend Performance Team is a group of dedicated year 4-6 students who are interested in learning an 8-minute performance to tell a story using a combination of dancing, creative movement and acting to pre-recorded music. We...
Special lunch time treat!
This term's Special lunch time treat is a popular one! On Wednesday 5th March, your child can enjoy a: 'Sour Popz' - sour grape flavour - iceblock with a sour grape twist to their taste OR 'Swing' - cola flavour - frozen cola water ice They are $2.50 each and must...
Shaping Our Oval Play Spaces: Join Us for Our Next Grounds Committee Meeting
We invite you to join us for our next Grounds Committee meeting, where we will explore ideas for enhancing our oval play area. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape this community space and create fun, engaging, and welcoming areas for our young people and...
FREE 2 day Autism Workshop for Parents and Carers
FREE 2-DAY PARENT AND CARER WORKSHOP Join other local families at a FREE face-to-face workshop at the Marion Hotel. Staff and Woodend families have attending this training previously, and have given extremely positive feedback - if you can spare the time it...
Rose Ceremony approaching!
Did you know that when Woodend Primary School was first built back in 1995, we planted a beautiful Rose Garden out the front of our school? Over the years we have enjoyed watching the roses bloom and grow from tiny plants into mature rose bushes. Although building...
Being Safe At School Crossings
Being Safe At School Crossings The above link will take you to a YouTube video that SAPOL initiated in their quest for safe school crossings. It is short and easy to watch but the message itself is extremely important. We value the care and attention that drivers...
Thank you and Pupil Free Date for Term One
Dear Families, Thank you for your engagement and support as we begin the school year. The Building Connections meetings have now concluded, and our reception teachers truly value the insights shared and gained about your children. These meetings are essential in...