Dear families, I am very pleased to be able to say that we will see builders onsite early in term 4. They will be setting up their builder’s compound in the first instance and fencing off their first stage for building works. Initially the works involving the...

We are excited to be holding our annual STEAM Week again in 2022. Students will have the opportunity to imagine, action and showcase their ideas in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics as they explore our theme ‘MORE THAN MEETS THE...

Congratulations to our Year 1 children who presented their assembly for our school community today. It was fantastic to see so many families in attendance! A reminder that all families are invited to come along and watch. You can see when assemblies are scheduled...

Gardening with Kids Want to start gardening with the kids this spring? Join this fun, interactive and inspiring session about home gardening for adults and kids. The session will include hands-on activities for parents and kids to do together. There will also be...

We love it when our students put in tremendous effort and strive for excellence and we saw this during the competition. On Wednesday of this week our school took part in the annual Hiragana Reading Competition, held at Reynella East College. We took 2 teams of 4...

Dear families, Her Majesty The Queen 1926 – 2022 To acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty and as a sign of respect, the South Australian Government is supporting several observances. From Friday 9 September 2022 to Thursday 22 September 2022, our school flags...

This year, we will be holding a School Colour-Run as our major fundraising event! Organised by our SRC and parent network, this event is designed to raise much needed money towards improving The Street learning and play spaces and purchasing a portable stage set up...

Woodies Goodies Special Lunch Day for Term 3 is always a favourite among the students. See below for further details: Woodies Goodies Special Lunch Day Sushi Lunch Monday 19th September (Week 9) ****** 1 x sushi roll and drink $6.00 1 x additional sushi - extra...

If you get along to the show tomorrow or Monday, be sure to stop by the horticulture exhibits and check out our entries. Our Year 5/6 classes have created Scarecrows that are entered in the Royal Adelaide Show's Scarecrow Competition and Room 17 helped to create...

Although Book Week may have officially drawn to a close at Woodend on Friday, it’s clear the celebrations are not over! Story Quest was enjoyed by a number of our middle and upper primary classes today. In this wonderful performance, two brilliant characters...

Next Monday the 5th September is a School Closure Day. OSHC is available. Bookings are essential. Please phone 0411274747 or book via Family Lounge.

On Wednesday of last week, years 4, 5 and 6 classes took part in a fantastic Science workshop that focussed on forensic evidence and code cracking. Students were invited to help crack the code and solve a “real life” forensic crime scene. They used microscopes, DNA...

Clever Kids is a small group social-emotional wellbeing program facilitated through SPELD and designed for children with a diagnosis of dyslexia. It aims to improve student self-esteem, resilience and assertiveness, and to help them to develop effective coping...

The following items, from our Kitchen / Garden Program, are available for sale through Qkr, under School Payments on the Kitchen/Garden tab. Items purchased will be delivered to classes Tuesday, August 25. Large jars Triple Citrus Marmalade - $4 Small jars Triple...

Today we took five buses full of Reception to Year 2 students to Hopgood Theatre. It was a Patch Theatre Performance entitled 'Home'. There was not one minute where the children's senses were not engaged! Visually, orally, aurally and kinaesthetically the...

''A beautifully danced piece about natural disaster and caring for others brought to life effectively through audiovisuals, stagecraft and the use of reportage and montage.'' by Amanda Phillips & Alix Kuijpers To all staff and students involved, particularly...

We are excited to announce that this year we are doing a Colour Run Fundraiser! Perhaps you were part of our community in 2018 or 2019 when we last held Colour Runs, it is a lot of fun! This year we will have plans for some new obstacles and we might even get to...

Congratulations to our Reception children who presented their first assembly for our school community today. Room 4 & Room 12 https://youtu.be/6xMKhzqAG_s Room 3 & Room 11 https://youtu.be/LCo9X92ncXk [gallery columns="1" size="large"...

Sheena-Margot and Dylan from our Kitchen Garden Program will hold a market stall next Wednesday, 24 August, after school (3.10pm) in front of the kitchen. Produce available includes marmalades & jams, pickled beetroot, dehydrated fruits, plants and eggs from...

Parent Network volunteers are excited to once again host a Gift Stall in honour of Father’s Day. Our aim is to offer students an opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ to the special people in their lives who care for them. All Woodend Classes, are rostered to visit the...

Over the next two terms we are trialling a new format for assemblies. Each assembly will be presented by year level groups to two smaller audiences. This idea was proposed by SRC in 2021 and will be reviewed at the end of the year. A big thank you to our year 5/6...

Hi all Last term we received some questions from parents/carers and students regarding the Canteen. We thought we would answer them here. What items do we sell over the counter at recess and lunch times? We sell a range of items over the counter to students and...

A special invitation is extended to families to join us for our 2022 Book Week Parade. Theme: ‘Dreaming with eyes open…’ Students and staff are invited to dress up. Be inspired by this year’s theme or dress as character from a story or book. Date: Friday 26th...

Planning for mid-year intake in preschools in 2023 has progressed during the break and I can advise that the registration of interest process for mid-year intake into preschool in 2023 commences from Term 3 2022. Mid-year intake in preschools: Mid-year intake will...

WOODEND CHILDREN’S CENTRE 2023 preschool enrolments now open!! We are a full time Department for Education centre offering a 15hr/week preschool program for children in their year prior to attending school. Session groups in 2023 will be on Monday/Tuesday and...

TROTT PARK KINDERGARTEN – Don’t forgot to enrol your child now for 2023 We are a full time Department for Education Kindergarten offering a preschool program - Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 2.45pm and alternate Fridays 8:30am to 1:30pm. 8 Hessing Crescent, Trott...

Student Free Day Monday 25 July Staff will be involves in professional learning at school. School resumes for students on Tuesday 26 July

SOCCER On Tuesday 21st June, the Woodend boys played two games of Soccer. Game 1 was against Reynella East and finished in a 2-2 draw. We then had an exciting penalty shoot out to determine the winner. Reynella East ended up winning the penalty shoot out 3-2. In...

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This year, we will be holding a School Colour-Run as our major fundraising event! Organised by our SRC and Parent Network, this event is designed to raise much needed money towards a new playground near the office. About the Program: The School Fun Run promotes...

An exciting discovery was made at Woodend this morning. Ken arrived at school early to find a large, unusual egg-like object in the sandpit near the gym. The egg, significantly larger than any common species in the region, has raised curiosity about its origin. As...

Our performers have been hard at work preparing for ArtBEAT 2024, a celebration of the performing arts at Woodend. Please refer to the schedule below for details about which acts will be performed at each show. All Woodend families are welcome to purchase tickets...

Dear families, As we begin the first week of Term 4, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our school community. This term is always filled with excitement and energy as we approach the end of the school year....

UPDATE - NEW DATE!!!! Please be aware the date has changed for our upcoming session with Madhavi Nawana Parker. Feel free to share with family and friends.   Parents, families and community members are invited to join us for a free seminar with the...

Congratulations to the 6 Woodend students who were selected to represent Southern Valley at the State Metropolitan Track & Field Championships on Tuesday 17th September. Cleo - Shot Put Bryson - High Jump Charlie - Shot Put Elijah - Discus Jordon - Shot Put...

Excitement filled the air as 70 Woodend students took to the Entertainment Centre stage on Tuesday, September 10th. They danced with elegance, power, and precision! The judges’ comments focused on how professional they looked, especially considering they were...

On Tuesday September 10th, Reception students visited Wittunga Botanical Gardens. In our STEAM learning we have been investigating pollination, pollinating insects, animals and plants. The Wittunga Botanical Gardens provided the perfect outdoor learning environment...

Congratulations to Levi Marriott, a year 6 Woodend student who has represented South Australia in the under 12's Boys Netball Team. Levi has been in Melbourne competing and their team has finished the week in 2nd place. The boys played against Victoria, New South...

It’s almost time for us to celebrate STEAM Week at Woodend Primary School! This year, we will explore how species survival is more than sustainability, as we showcase our future-focused thinking, problem-solving, and the challenge of thriving in a changing world....