It is really important that our students have experiences making and doing things for real, authentic purpose. Teachers strive to orchestrate learning activities that help students connect to something real and meaningful in their lives. So it was that when Cate...

Sports Day is coming up on Friday 27 March. A program including map of event locations will be sent home (hardcopy) on Thursday 26 March. Each year we look forward to the very creative and generous efforts of our cake and biscuit makers who make wonderful...

We always enjoy the Police Band performances and it was another delightful experience last Tuesday for quite a number of our classes. Not only were the performers very skilful and entertaining but their safety messages were also very will delivered....

Scholastic Book Club Issue 1 orders were distributed this week and there are many excited students. Books are an important part of your children’s growth and development. The ability to read is critical to independence and personal development. The Book Club...

www.aflauskick.com.au Auskick will be up and running again at Woodend this year. You can register now for the 2015 season. All Registrations must be done online at www.aflauskick.com.au. For further information please email Jason King (Coordinator)...

  The April Vacation Care program was released yesterday. Days are booking up fast, so be sure to get in quick to secure your...

Meet our teachers: Aimee Lipczyk (Yr 6/7), Sarah Vinall (Japanese) Konnichiwa! Hello I'm Sarah (pictured above). Some of you may have heard me called Vinall sensei if I am teaching your child Japanese this year here at Woodend. I have been studying and teaching...

  This year Woodend Primary School is competing in the Australian Human Powered Vehicles Super Series once again. You may have heard of this series referred to as Pedal Prix. We have a wonderful group of about 18 upper primary students and their families...

On the February the 16th and 17th all the year 6/7s went to Port Noarlunga Beach for aquatics. We got to choose two activities. I chose wave skiing and fishing but wave skiing was my favourite. Wave skiing was difficult in different areas for me, like for me, it...

Woodend 20th Birthday Celebrations Upcoming Events for Students and Parents Logo Competition closing date 14 March Recipe Book Launch Friday 10 April Whole School Casual Day $2 A special assembly (with cake) is scheduled for 22 May, our actual birthday! Any ideas...

Woodend 20th Birthday Fair Date – Saturday 31 October Time 10am – 3pm A day full of entertainment, amusements, games, stalls, History and fun, fun, fun Stalls sites available Watch this space for further details This will not be our major fundraiser for the year....

Seaview High School is situated at 78-124 Seacombe Road, Seacombe Heights. Seaview is the ideal size, not too small and not too crowed. They offer a wide range of subjects and learning opportunities for all their eager students. On Thursday March 5th, the Year 6/7...