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...
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...
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,...
Woodend Performance Team Lights Up the Adelaide Entertainment Centre!
What an incredible night for the Woodend Performance Team! On Wednesday 19 August, our 71 talented performers took to the stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre as part of Schools Challenge Australia, bringing seven months of hard work, creativity and teamwork...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in Room 22!
Last Friday, our Midyear Reception students had an incursion with Cleanaway. This incursion focused on teaching students about the importance of waste management and recycling, issues that are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. Throughout the...
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
The second half of the year is always a busy time as we move into a range of special events, celebrations and opportunities for our school community to come together. To help families plan ahead, please find a summary of the upcoming events below. A reminder that...
STEM Fest 2026: The Secret Seed Challenge!
Our library team are getting in early, helping us prepare for this year's STEM Fest celebrations, coming up early in Term 4. This year, to connect with the National Science Week theme 'Seeds of Science', Woodend will be exploring all the ways we can GROW: grow...
National Week of Action: Small Acts, Big Impact
From Monday 17 to Friday 21 August (Week 5), our school will participate in the 2026 Bullying No Way: National Week of Action. This year’s theme, Small Acts, Big Impact, reminds us that everyday words and actions can help create a school where every child feels...
Book Week 2026 ‘A Symphony of Stories’
Get ready to tune into reading! From Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August, our school will celebrate the annual CBCA Book Week. This year’s magical theme is "Symphony of Stories." Throughout the week, we will explore how unique stories, voices, and colourful...
Want to have some cricket fun?
Woolworths Cricket Blast! Woodend and SACA have joined to offer our Woodend families an opportunity to learn more about the sport of cricket! This is Woolworths Cricket Blast happening this term at our school! If your child is between 5-10 years and you would...
Final Pedal Prix Race 2026!
Well done to our Woodend Pedal Prix riders and families! Last Saturday 1st August was our third and final race for the year. It was a chilly start of just 1 degree followed by a sunny afternoon to enjoy the event. We are very proud of the determination and...
As UV Levels Rise, Don’t Forget Your Hat
As the UV index is now reaching 3 or above on some days, this is a friendly reminder that students are required to wear an approved Woodend Primary School hat whenever they are participating in outdoor activities. In line with our Dress Code, all students are...
SAPSASA Netball Update
Last Thursday 23/7/26, Woodend hosted Tatachilla in the second round of the Knockout Netball competition. It was an exciting and closely contested match, with our Woodend girls displaying excellent netball skills against a tall and talented Tatachilla team. The...