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...
Election Day BBQ – can you help?
Dear Families, We are excited to announce that this Saturday, 21 March 2026, we will be holding an Election Day BBQ here at school whilst families come to vote in our school gym. To make this event a success, we are asking for your help! Whether you can spare an...
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...
Celebrating Harmony Week 2026 at Woodend Primary School!
Harmony Week is a wonderful time, celebrated across Australia each year, where we come together to recognise and embrace the rich diversity within our community. It is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of inclusivity, respect, and making everyone feel...
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...
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...
Nude Food Day 2026: Supporting World Environment Day – Friday, 5 June 2026
As part of a Student Representative Council (SRC) initiative, we will be recognising World Environment Day by encouraging students to bring a nude food lunch on Friday the 5th of June. A nude food lunch helps reduce waste by limiting single-use packaging and...
Big effort from our Pedal Prix team!
It was our first race for the 2026 season at Tailem Bend on Saturday! Compared to last year, our riders increased their stamina to ride for more laps this year! We were very proud of their persistence which contributed to the team improving their overall...
Year 4/5 Camp Adventures
This term started with a burst of excitement as the Year 4/5 team headed straight into camp at Arbury Park Outdoor School in the very first week. In our class, we have been learning about the South Australian learning dispositions and what it means to be a lifelong...
Woodend AFL
Congratulations to the Year 5/6 girls and boys who proudly represented Woodend in Round 1 of the Statewide AFL competition today at Westminster. Both teams played two games against St Peters Woodlands and Westminster, and it was fantastic to see the players...
2026 Sports Day Results
The 2026 Sports Day will certainly be remembered for years to come, with wild weather, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of fun enjoyed by students, staff, and families. Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2026 Sports Day. Whether you were...
The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre
On Friday 8 May, the Year 3/4 classes (Rooms 24, 25, 7 and 8) visited the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre for a rich and engaging cultural experience. Students were welcomed with a smoking ceremony, where many chose to breathe in the fragrant herbs as part of...
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...