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...
Exploring Our Capital: Canberra 2026
In Week 10 of Term 2, 68 of our Year 6 students went on a four-day study tour to Canberra. This important trip, which has been offered at Woodend Primary School since 2007, gives our students a real-life experience of Australia’s capital city. It is a key part of...
Time to order a Special Lunch!
Woodies Goodies Special Lunch Day Pizza Slab and Juice Box Wednesday 12th August 2026 On Wednesday 12/8/26 (Week 4) we will have a Special Lunch Day! Due to popular demand, we have the return of the Pizza Slab and a Fruit Box! Pizza Slabs are made by OZBake with...
Mid-Year Reports
You should have received a copy of your child's report via email this afternoon. Sharing students' progress with families is an important part of supporting each child's learning and development. The mid-year report provides a comprehensive overview of your child...
Southern Valley Netball news!
Congratulations to the five Woodend girls who represented Southern Valley at the SAPSASA State Metropolitan Netball Carnival in Week 8! There were early morning starts for the drive to Golden Grove and some very chilly conditions on the netball courts. Daisy and...
Woodend Building Works
We are commencing major building works at Woodend Primary School next week. We anticipate that the builders’ compound and building site will be fenced on Monday. To ensure the safety of all students and staff during this period, there will be significant changes 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...
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...
🎉 The Woodend Primary School Disco!
We are thrilled to announce that the school disco is back again this year! As part of a fundraising initiative for the Woodend Performance Team, we’re getting ready for an evening of music, lights, laughter and plenty of dancing! 🎶✨ Join your friends for a...
Helping Your Child Stay Safe Online
The online world can be a positive place for children to learn, explore, have fun and connect with others. At times, children may need our support to understand what they see and experience online and make safe choices. eSafety’s new Online Safety Guide for Parents...
Scarecrows are ready!
Each year, our Garden Custodian team use their own lunch and recess time to build Scarecrows to be entered in the Royal Adelaide Show's competition. This year, the group agreed on entering three designs into the one category for Story Books. The students designed...
Friday, 11 September OSHC is Available
School Closure Day – Friday 11 September Looking for a fun and active day for your child on Friday 11 September? WPS OSHC is excited to offer a Taekwondo & Self-Defence session as part of our School Closure Day program! Children will have the opportunity to...
Time to order a donut treat!
It is the return of the yummy donuts at Woodies Goodies Canteen this term! 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 child can...
Road Safety Reminders
We ask that our community please take note of the following important reminders when using the roads around our school: Do not stand in driveways at any time. This includes the entrance to the staff carpark and the residential driveways either side of the crossing....
Southern Valley Track & Field
🏃♀️🏃♂️🏆 WHAT A DAY FOR WOODEND 🏆🏃♂️🏃♀️ A huge congratulations to our 11 incredible Woodend students who represented the Southern Valley District at the Division 3 State Day Track & Field Championships at SA Athletics Stadium! 👏🎉 For some of our athletes, it...
Woodend Students Shine at DigiFest
On Friday 28 August, nine students from Woodend Primary School attended DigiFest at Scotch College, a student led technology event designed to inspire, connect and celebrate young people in technology. The day began with workshops led by industry partners, giving...
Ant-racism policy feedback
The Department for Education is currently seeking feedback on a draft Anti-racism policy, which demonstrates the commitment to a public education system free from racism. Parents and carers interested in learning more about the policy can visit the department’s...
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! Celebrating Seussical Jr. Musical
Dear parents, carers, grandparents and friends, What an incredible way to finish last term! After months of rehearsals, singing, dancing, costumes, props and preparation, our talented Woodend Primary School students took to the stage for four wonderful community...
Woodend’s Children’s Centre 35th Birthday
You are invite to join Woodend Children's Centre to celebrate their 35th Birthday and new outdoor learning centre. Please see pamphlet below for details. [pdf-embedder url="https://woodendps.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/35th-Birthday-Invitation.pdf"...
ARTBEAT 26 Auditions
We are thrilled to announce the return of ArtBEAT in Term 4! This special event will highlight the incredible talents of our instrumental and performing arts program students, showcasing the skills they’ve developed throughout this year. ArtBEAT will be held on...