Friday, 22 May 2026 is National Walk Safely to School Day!
Why We’re Walking to School This Friday—And How to Do It Safely As parents, we all know the morning rush can sometimes feel a bit like a marathon—packing lunches, hunting for lost shoes, and navigating the busy school drop-off zone. But this week, we have a perfect...
Wellbeing and Engagement Collection
Our year 4-6 students have been invited to take part in the Wellbeing and Engagement Collection survey. The survey is open until the end of week 5 of term 2 (Friday 29 May 2025). Purpose of the survey Young people’s wellbeing is an important part of how they learn...
Thank you to our volunteers!
SPORTS DAY A sincere thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and support to help our Sports Day run so smoothly. We appreciate your willingness to assist with any of the following: setting up for the day supporting teachers with events cooking the BBQ...
Links to learning at the Zoo!
Our Year 2 students have enjoyed taking their learning to the zoo this term! They have been learning from the Science, Technologies, Geography, English and Arts curriculum with a particular focus on Biological Sciences to enrich their experiences at their visit to...
Sports Day – Updated Program
We are excited and looking forward to our annual Sports Day event this Friday. Due to the current weather forecast, an alternative Sports Day timetable has been prepared. The number of class activities has been reduced to provide the best opportunity to complete...
Henny Penny Hatching Program
There has been plenty of 'cheep cheep cheep' noises coming from our Reception classrooms this past fortnight. We have, once again, enjoyed watching the chickens pipping, hatching, growing and changing as they hatched out of their eggs. Throughout the program,...
Board Game Expo 2026
It was wonderful to see so many families engage with our first Board Game Expo for 2026. The morning was a celebration not only of the students’ final products, but also of the learning journey that brought them to life. Throughout the process, students...
‘Little Sprouts at Woodend’ Playgroup begins!
Friday mornings in the hall is the place to be! We loved having our "little sprouts" - our younger members of our Woodend community and their families, come for a play on Fridays! Playgroup offers a fantastic opportunity for children to grow and build their skills,...
Woodend Sports Day
The biggest and best day of the school calendar is only 1 week away and the count down is on to the 2026 Sports Day on Friday 15th May. Students have been learning their class games in their PE lessons and have been taught their team chant by the 2026 team...
Woodend Sapsasa Netball
Congratulations to the 18 Year 5/6 girls who represented Woodend today in challenging, wet and windy conditions at the Southern Valley Netball Carnival. Woodend had 2 teams compete today and both teams did an excellent job at encouraging each other and showing...
Woodend Cross Country
What a fantastic day at the Southern Valley Cross Country! 🏃♀️☀️ Congratulations to the 51 students who proudly represented Woodend. With beautiful sunshine and a challenging course at Thalassa Park, it was a great day for Cross Country running. For many students,...
Student Absence SMS phone number has changed
Our Student Absence SMS phone number has changed to 0428 407 850. This number can also be found on the Contact Us page of the school website and on the footer of any page on the school...
A Seussical Night of Fun!
Get ready for a wonderfully wacky night of Musical Bingo, inspired by our musical production of Seussical Jr! Join us for a Seuss-tacular fundraiser filled with music, rhymes, and plenty of laughter. Instead of numbers, listen out for your favourite tunes and...
Woodies Goodies Canteen Sports Day Information
Here is all you need to know about Sports Day from our friendly Woodies Goodies canteen staff: Sports Day - Friday 15 May 2026 MENU The Sports Day Sausage Sizzle is the popular Sports Day lunch item! There are...
Playgroup begins this Friday!
We are very excited to begin our very own playgroup called "Little Sprouts at Woodend"! This will take place each FRIDAY, beginning this Friday 1st May 2026 from 9.00 - 10.15am in the school hall (OSHC building). The exception is Friday 15th May - no Playgroup due...
Mother’s Day Gift Stall
Mother's Day is held on Sunday May 10, 2026. Leading up to this special day, children can purchase a gift/s at our Woodend Mother's Day stall for their special person/s. Please see further details within this blog post. [pdf-embedder...
Commemorating the Spirit of the ANZACs
Dear Families, As ANZAC Day approaches, we reflect together on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have served Australia. Their commitment, whether in past conflicts or current service, reminds us of the immense responsibilities and difficult...
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. While historically called Autism Awareness Month, we now emphasise ‘Autism Acceptance Month’ to promote inclusion and respect rather than just awareness. Today we have moved beyond raising awareness to promoting acceptance and...
Big effort from our SAPSASA Cricketers!
Last Tuesday, our Year 5 and 6 SAPSASA Boys Cricket team took on St. Martins de Porres Primary School in the second round of the statewide schools T20 Knockout competition. After winning the toss, our boys chose to field first. Despite an early wicket in the third...
Myojo visit 2026 ~ Celebrating 20 years!
On Saturday March 21st, 25 students and 4 teachers from our sister school, Myojo Gakuen, arrived from Tokyo. This year's visit was a very special one as 2026 celebrates 20 years of our connection to Myojo and our sister school relationship. What a wonderful 10 days...
Woodend PS OSHC Director Position
Dear Parents and Caregivers, I am writing to inform you that, due to a pending change in the Director position at Woodend Primary School OSHC, we have commenced the process of recruiting for this important role. An advertisement has been placed on SEEK, and we...
Changes to Young Street Garden – Term 2
The Young Street Garden is a much-loved play area, providing a quiet space for small games on the grass and sand play. Unfortunately, after our recent improvements to the Atrium building, in which the Japanese Glass House and Technologies Rooms were added and the...
A Celebration of Harmony at Woodend
Harmony Week is a highlight on the Woodend Primary School calendar - a special time when we come together to celebrate Australia’s vibrant diversity and champion inclusivity and respect. The message at the heart of Harmony Week is simple yet powerful: “Everyone...
Playgroup is here!
We are very excited to now offer a Playgroup to our families! This will take place on FRIDAY mornings during the school term for our preschool-aged children and their families. Please see flyer for more information. We hope you can join us! [pdf-embedder...
Woodend Track & Field
36 students from Years 4, 5, and 6 proudly represented Woodend at the Southern Valley Track & Field competition held at Reynella East College today. With perfect weather conditions, our students delivered an outstanding performance across all seven events...
Crossing Roads Safely – A Vital Reminder for Our Community
On Friday morning, we have been advised there was a concerning near miss on Young St involving a family and a car. Thankfully, no one was harmed, but it is a timely reminder for us all about the importance of using designated crossings and modelling safe behaviours...
Would you like to try school footy?
School Footy Registrations Just a reminder that school footy (AFL) registrations are open! You may want to give this a go and play with your school friends! Who: Year 2-6 girls and boys When: Saturday mornings in Term 2 & 3 (Starting May 23rd) Where: West...
SAPSASA Boys’ Cricket
SAPSASA Boys’ Cricket Team Secures an Exciting Win! Last Tuesday, our Year 5 and 6 Boys SAPSASA Cricket team faced Coromandel Valley Primary School in the first round of the statewide T20 knockout competition. Woodend Primary School won the toss and elected to...
Woodend Pedal Prix’s Second Race!
Last Friday 19/6/26, our Pedal Prix racing team competed in their second race for the 2026 season. It was a five-hour race starting at 9.30am at Victoria Park Racecourse in Adelaide. Once again, our riders showed enormous team work and positive spirit, encouraging...
Whole School Photo Days Tuesday, 21 July & Friday, 24 July 2026
School photographs will be taken on either Tuesday, 21 July 2026 or Friday, 24 July 2026. To place your order, visit www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code: X65 723 295 Due to our large student numbers, photographs will be taken across two days. Teachers will...
What is available at Woodies Goodies Canteen?
With winter now upon us, we hope that your child has plenty of warm and tasty menu items to choose from! Here are a list of 'Over the Counter' items as well as our Menu so that you can clearly see options of recess and lunchtime choices for your child. Our...
Winter Vacation Care at Woodend Primary School OSHC!
Our exciting Winter Vacation Care Program is now available! Packed with excursions, incursions, creative experiences, special events, and plenty of opportunities for fun, friendship and learning, there is something for every child to enjoy. From Magic Shows and VR...
So Much to Celebrate and Look Forward To
Dear Parents and Caregivers, As we approach the end of another busy and rewarding term, I wanted to take the opportunity to share some of the exciting things happening around Woodend. Whether it is major building projects, outstanding student performances, new...
Woodend Sapsasa AFL
The Woodend boys hosted round 2 of the statewide AFL competition at their home ground, taking on McAuley in Game 1 before facing Grange in Game 2. While the team was unable to come away with a win, there were plenty of positives to take from the day. The boys...
SAPSASA Soccer News!
Year 5 & 6 Boys SAPSASA Soccer Carnival Today, our SAPSASA Year 5 & 6 Boys Soccer Team competed in the Statewide Minor Round Carnival at the South Adelaide Panthers Football Club. The boys played five matches in a round-robin format, showcasing outstanding...
Southern District Year 6 Hiragana Reading Competition
On Friday, June 12th, eight of our Year 6 students took part in the annual Southern District Hiragana Reading Competition, held at Reynella East College. Woodend had 2 teams taking part in the event. These 8 students worked hard in the lead up to the compeition,...
Woodies Goodies Donut treat!
For our special treat at Woodies Goodies Canteen this term, we have donuts for sale! There are 4 x different flavours to choose from! You may choose from: caramel, chocolate, iced sprinkle or strawberry. We also offer a Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Cookie. Your...
Oh, the Places You’ll Go… to See Seussical the Musical Jr!
Oh, the Places You'll Go... to See Seussical the Musical Jr! Step right up, one and all, Big and little, short and tall! Grab your tickets, don't delay, For Seussical is on its way! Join Horton the Elephant, kind and true, The Cat in the Hat, and the Whos from...
Celebrating World Environment Day 2026
Thank you to everyone who supported our World Environment Day celebrations today. Our yard is visibly cleaner thanks to the efforts of families who helped reduce the amount of single-use packaging brought to school. Thank you for supporting your child to make...
SAPSASA Rugby Team Go Undefeated!
Our Woodend Boys Rugby Team had an outstanding day at the Southern Valley Rugby League Carnival held on Friday at Reynella East College. With seven teams competing, the boys played five matches and finished the carnival undefeated, winning every game.The boys...