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Give Basketball a try in 2026!

Is your child interested in playing basketball for Woodend this year? Registrations will be opening this week after Acquaintance Night on Tuesday 3/2/26. You can find out more information by joining this Basketball Facebook page, checking the sports section of the...

AFL opportunity Term 1 2026

*AFL opportunity Term 1 2026* Please register your interest at the front office by next Thursday Feb 5th if your child is keen to participate in this Term 1 Gather Round Schools Aussie Rules football opportunity. For years 3-6 Venue: Wirreanda High School Dates:...

Instrumental Music Lessons in 2026

  Is your child interested in learning guitar, drums, violin or piano in 2026?   These instrumental lessons are offered by private providers at a weekly cost and take place during school hours. Payments and communication regarding lessons are managed...

Acquaintance Night – Tuesday the 3rd of February

Join us next Tuesday for Acquaintance Night — a relaxed community evening and a great chance to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about our programs, and visit classrooms and specialist learning areas. Acquaintance Night is the perfect opportunity to mingle,...

Staying Connected in 2026

Dear Families, A warm welcome to all our Woodend Primary School families, whether you are returning or new to our school community! At Woodend, we know that strong partnerships between families and staff create the best learning and wellbeing outcomes for all...

Year 6 Memento 2025

This year, our Year 6 students thoughtfully considered how they could leave a meaningful legacy for the school community—something practical, long-lasting and reflective of their journey through primary school. After discussing a range of ideas and voting as a...

2025 Year 6 Graduate Award Winners

This week we proudly celebrate the remarkable Woodend Primary School Year 6 Class of 2025. This cohort has shown resilience, leadership, kindness and a strong commitment to their learning throughout their years at Woodend. As they take their next steps into...

A Practical Display of Our School Values

This morning, we witnessed a truly inspiring example of our school values in action. Following last night’s Christmas event, our school oval was covered in litter. As we considered how best to tackle the clean-up, one of our Year 6 students, Isaac, arrived at...

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Dear families, Thank you for the amazing way you have supported our school throughout the year. It is always wonderful to see how, together as a team, we support our young people—not only as part of their learning journey, but as they grow towards their teenage...

2025 Celebration Night Schedule

Classes are busy preparing for our upcoming Celebration Night! The weather forecast predicts 25° and sunny, perfect weather for an evening on the oval. More details about the event are available in an earlier blog post. Below is the schedule for the evening. While...

End of Year Reports & 2026 Class Placements

End of Year Reports Sharing students’ progress with families is an important part of supporting each child’s learning and development. The end-of-year report provides a comprehensive overview of your child as a learner, showing growth both academically and...

Approved 2026 Materials & Services Charge

Approved 2026 Materials & Services Charge Dear families, As the Chief Executive’s delegate, I have approved the amount for the 2026 school year, of $385. This follows a successful poll where the majority supported the amount of $385 being the 2026 Materials and...

2025 Celebration Night is Coming!

We warmly invite you to join us on Monday 8 December as we come together to celebrate the 2025 school year. Families are welcome to bring chairs or picnic rugs to sit on during the concert, along with a picnic dinner if you wish, to complement what will be...

Gastroenteritis Update and New Disco Date

We would like to provide an update regarding the recent gastroenteritis outbreak. Firstly, thank you for your understanding and support over the past week. We appreciate your cooperation with the need to cancel the disco, for keeping your children home if they were...

Rugby League

Congratulations to the Woodend Year 5/6 boys who, on Friday 14th November, participated in the Dave Cohen Festival of Rugby League. The team were invited to attend this event as a result of their teamwork and excellent results in a Term 2 competition. The boys...

Auskick Coordinator

Woodend are looking for an Auskick coordinator for 2026, this can be a shared role and the person/people will be supported by the school and SANFL in their role as coordinator. If you are interested in the role please email Matthew Hehner...

Oval Developments – We’d Love Your Feedback!

Earlier in the year, we sought input for the development of our oval space to incorporate active areas that meet the needs of our students, as well as families who use the oval after school and on weekends. There was overwhelming interest in installing an active...

2025 Remembrance Day Ceremony

Today, our school held a Remembrance Day Ceremony, thoughtfully led by our students. It was a heartfelt event, acknowledging the sacrifices made by so many that have allowed us to enjoy the privileges we have in Australia today. Our 600+ students were very quiet...

Relive the Magic of ArtBEAT 2025

ArtBEAT 2025 was a special celebration of our students’ talent, creativity, and hard work. From the first note to the final bow, it was wonderful to see our students shine. Every performance was polished, confident, and memorable. The pride on their faces as they...

2026 Musical- Seussical Jr! Expression of Interest

Woodend Musical 2026 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Seussical Jr Dear families/caregivers, Following a second successful musical this year, in 2026, years 4-6 students have the exciting opportunity to be a part of a musical as part of an extra-curricular program. At this...

Woodend Pop Up Cricket Blast

Woodend Primary School Pop Up Cricket Blast run by SACA. 4 week Cricket program at Woodend starting Thursday 20th November. This program is designed for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 students to provide a pathway into Saturday morning school Cricket. Any questions...

What a fantastic Sports Day

Friday, 31st November was one of those great community days that remind us what makes Woodend so special. The weather was kind (after the trepidation of having thunderstorms, lightning and rain the previous evening), the energy was high, and it was wonderful to see...

Woodend Sports Day

Woodend Primary School Sports Day – Friday 31st October Excitement has been building for the best day of the school year, Sports Day!! This Friday, 31st October, students will come together to compete, cheer, and celebrate in what promises to be an action packed...

Woodend Primary School Update

At Woodend Primary School we value strong partnerships between students, families and staff. These partnerships are especially important as we continue to support every child to grow as confident learners who can reflect on their progress and take increasing...

It is Milkshake time again!

Woodies Goodies Special Recess Treat ... MILKSHAKES! Tuesday 31st March 2026 (Week 10) Reception to Year 2 Classrooms: 3, 4, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27 and 30 Wednesday 1st April 2026 (Week 10) Year 3 to Year 6 Classrooms: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 24, 25,...

Parent/Teacher/Student Learning Conversations

Parent/Teacher/Student Learning Conversations are an important element of our reporting process and build on partnerships with teachers, students and families. These conversations are about sharing information and strategies rather than just giving information....

Playgroup Opportunity at Woodend

Woodend Primary School is exploring the possibility of offering a playgroup for children aged 3–4 years and their families. We value community input and would appreciate your feedback to help us understand the level of interest and potential need for this program....

Lunch orders at Woodend

Here is information about ordering from our Woodies Goodies Canteen. • Lunch orders can be placed on the QKR app or your cash placed in a brown paper bag with your child's order, classroom number and amount of money enclosed, clearly written on the bag • QKR...

Our Canteen Menu

What is on our Woodies Goodies menu? What items are available over-the-counter at recess and lunchtime? What hot food lunch items can be ordered? We hope this post answers your questions about our canteen. Below you can see the items and prices.We try our best...

TIme to register for Pedal Prix!

We have had a fantastic response from families showing interest in Pedal Prix for 2026! It is now time to register and pay! To register and pay, please go onto the QKR App and fill in all your child's details. The sooner you register the sooner we can organise the...

Woodend Assemblies, Events and Celebrations 2026

Events and celebrations are an important part of life at Woodend, with many special occasions celebrated and commemorated throughout the year. We encourage families to check our calendar and News Blog regularly for details about these events. Next week we observe...

Disability Inclusion Week – Week 6

The theme for Disability Inclusion Week 2026 is ‘Be Your True Self’. At Woodend Primary School, inclusion, understanding, and encouragement are part of our daily culture, and Disability Inclusion Week is a wonderful way to reinforce our values of Respect,...

Changes to Bathbank Crescent entrance!

NOTICE OF CHANGE TO BATHBANK ENTRANCE — Monday 23/2 to Friday 27/2/26 From Monday, 23 February to Friday, 27 February, access to Woodend Primary School via Bathbank Crescent will be closed. Ongoing building works at Woodend Children's Centre will involve trucks...

Learning Support 2026

At Woodend Primary School, we are committed to supporting every student's success by meeting their individual academic, social, and emotional needs. Our caring and skilled School Services Officers (SSOs) work closely with teachers to provide classroom, small group...