Too many Seesaw notifications? Here’s what you can do
This year we have rolled out Seesaw for Schools across all classes. You may have been receiving a lot of notifications lately, especially if you have a child who is completing a remote learning program. We recommend reviewing your settings to ensure you are...
Important Information for New Families
Dear parents & caregivers of our new receptions, It was wonderful to officially welcome your children into our school community today. We are so excited to be a part of the next chapter of your child's journey. During this time, all families are developing new...
Drop off and pick up procedure for students of essential workers
Tomorrow morning (Wednesday), all students will resume learning for 2022. Reception and year 1 students will begin the year at school in their classes with their classroom teacher. Year 2-6 students will begin the year with remote learning. Thank you to families...
Remote Learning Advice for Families
Dear Families, As you know, there will be a staged return to school over the first two weeks of term that balances every child’s learning entitlement with safety and risk management concerns. Reception and Year 1 children will be starting school on Wednesday 2...
Building Connections Conversations to continue
Parents/carers of Reception children will have received an email detailing the alternative arrangements for Building Connections Conversations (BCC) in Week 1(Monday 31/1 - Friday 4/1/22). The conversations continue as scheduled in the form of a Zoom or phone call....
Minimising COVID cases at Woodend PS
Dear parents/caregivers, The start of the 2022 school year has been adjusted to help minimise the peak of COVID-19 cases in South Australia. Arrangements for Students of Essential Workers (31 January and 1 February) Monday 31 January and Tuesday 1 February will be...
Communicating with Teachers: Seesaw for Families
Dear Families, This year all classes will be using Seesaw to share and communicate with families! This replaces our use of closed class Facebook groups. Your child will post to Seesaw to share their learning. Teachers will also use Seesaw to send you messages and...
Managing COVID at Woodend Primary School (Posted 25/1/2022)
Dear parent/carer SA Health and the Department for Education has provided guidance on how to manage cases of COVID-19 in schools. There will be new contact tracing and close contact arrangements in education from 31 January 2022. The new arrangements recognise the...
IMPORTANT: Start of the Year Attendance Survey
To assist us in our planning for the coming weeks, we ask that all families complete this survey for each child attending Woodend this year. Please respond before 10am on Friday the 28th of January 2022. ...
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS FOR THE START OF 2022
Due to Covid 19 restrictions the uniform shop will be unable to open on January 27 as previously advertised. Uniforms may be purchased using the Qkr app, and collected on January 27 or 28 between 9am-12pm from the school office. Anyone needing to try on items may...
Temporary Change to News Blog Subscription
Over the next few weeks, it is essential that all families are accessing updates from school leaders and administrators in a timely manner. The News Blog is our school’s central place for information to be published. While it is often then shared via social...
2022 Principal’s News
Dear families, I trust that you have had a safe and enjoyable number of weeks home with your children, allowing time to do the family things and spend time with each other. I know a number of people have enjoyed the time to catch up with friends and family, as well...
Year 7 Memento
The year 7 memento has been installed and is looking amazing. We are very proud of what the students achieved and they have left a very bright and impactful art piece for Woodend. The year 6 Memento will be installed sometime next year. We have to wait to display...
Student Voice In Learning concludes for 2021
We were very thankful for the work of our Student Voice In Learning (SVIL) teams this year. Both the project and school teams worked together to make an impact across classes encouraging teachers and students to plan for and embrace stretch thinking. Throughout...
Reception Performance and Disco
The Reception classes have been busy practising their song/dance routines in preparation for their Performance and Disco day today. Rooms 3, 4, 18 and 23 children performed 1-2 songs to their Reception friends in the school gym. They were amazing at remembering...
Lego Animation Workshop
What we did. In week 8, rooms 1 and 2 had a lego animation workshop with GooRoo Animation. We started off looking at all different kinds of animations from lego, to clay to drawing and more. We learnt how to use the app Stop Motion Studio and how to create smooth...
Week 9: Year 7 to HS Parent Update – SAPOL
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End of Year Information
Last Day of the School Year – Early Dismissal – 2.05pm School resumes on Monday 31 January 2022 2022 Proposed Pupil Free Days and School Closure Day Dates Tuesday 15/3/22 SFD (Week 7, Term 1) Adelaide Cup long weekend Friday 10/6/22 SFD (Week 6, Term 2) Queen's...
We value our volunteers
We have valued and appreciated the strong level of community support, which has enriched our students’ learning experiences throughout 2021. Despite the restrictions of covid, there have been well over 100 parents and caregivers who have volunteered in some...
End of Year Reports and Class Placement 2022
End of Year Reports will go home with students this Wednesday (* December) along with information about class placement for 2022. Reports Teachers use a range of different assessment strategies and tools to gather evidence of student achievement with reference to...
Year 7 to High School Update – Week 8 – Term 4 – (30-11-2021)
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Myojo Sister School Home-stay and hosting information
We are very fortunate here at Woodend Primary to have a long-term Sister School relationship and exchange with Myojo Elementary School in Tokyo. Myojo students and staff have been visiting Woodend since 2008, when we began the home-stay program. We have been very...
Year 7 to High School Update – Week 7 – Term 4 – (23-11-2021)
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Instrumental Music 2022 – Private Providers
We are now taking enquiries about instrumental music lessons with our private providers in 2022. These lessons have a weekly cost and occur during school times. All payments and ongoing communication about lessons takes place between parents/caregivers and the...
Zooming with Myojo, our sister school in Tokyo!
This term we have been very fortunate to have the wonderful opportunity to have a Zoom lessons with our sister school, Myojo Gakuen and their Year 4 and 5 classes. Four classes were able to have the opportunity and connect with a class and have our own mini online...
COVID-19 Update once Borders are opened on 23rd November 2021
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Occasional Care Available at Woodend Children’s Centre
Vacancies for Occasional Care at Woodend Children's Centre. Children aged between 1 & 2 years old 3 Hour sessions Monday & Tuesday mornings available Enquires on 38221069
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Today, as a school, we gathered to show our respect to all those who have served in the war, particularly those members of our school community who have served their country in times of war and those who have family members who have served. We also acknowledged...
Year Seven to High School Update 8-11-2021
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Monday’s Visitor Was ‘Simply the Best’!
On Monday, Woodend had the pleasure of hosting Augie Tchantcho, whose insights and experiences left a lasting impression on our Musical Cast, Performance Team and Senior Choir. Augie, currently captivating audiences as Tina Turner's father in 'Tina Turner...
Girls Sapsasa AFL
The Woodend year 5/6 girls Sapsasa AFL team competed in round 1 of the Statewide Knockout competition yesterday at Belair Primary School. Game 1 the girls played well against Belair and were able to score consistently throughout the game. Woodend - 12 - 13 = 85...
Celebrating our Woodend Volunteers 2024
Today, we celebrate some very special people—our volunteers. Woodend school thrives because of the dedication and generosity of all of our volunteers. You are the unsung heroes who help us in countless ways, from supporting Mother’s Day and Father’s Day stalls,...
Thank you to all our Volunteers
National Volunteers Week Monday, 20 May - Friday 24 May Please join us on Wednesday, 22 May with LaLaLatte and enjoy a nice cuppa on us to say thank you. LaLaLatte will be set up in the driveway by the canteen from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. National Volunteer Week is...
Big effort from Pedal Prix team!
Our "Woodend KPOW" team got off to a successful start in their first of three races this year! By the end of today, the team completed 46 laps with the best lap being 5 minutes and 41 seconds. We finished 12th in our category which is a terrific effort! What...
Intergenerational Playgroup at AnglicareSA Trott Park Residential Aged Care Facility.
From the staff at AnglicareSA Trott Park: We are reaching out to families with children between the ages of 0 to 5 years of age to join our Intergenerational Playgroup at AnglicareSA Trott Park. Program will run during school terms. The first session is on...
Walking Together With Kaurna Reception Excursion
On Thursday May 9th, the Reception team travelled by bus to Wilfred Taylor Reserve in Morphett Vale. We participated in the "Walking Together With Kaurna" experience hosted by Liesl and Drew. We sat on Country and listened to Drew talk about different Aboriginal...
National Walk Safely To School Day Tomorrow
Walk Safely to School Day is on tomorrow! Primary school children across Australia will take those important steps towards a healthier future by participating in National Walk Safely to School Day tomorrow Friday 10 May. We were thrilled to also have the support of...
Woodend Cross Country
Congratulations to the 48 Woodend students who competed today in the Southern Valley Cross Country competition. It was excellent to see all of the students out there giving it their best on a tough running track. Woodend placed 6th today on 24 points and had lots...
Wellbeing and Engagement Collection survey
Our students have been invited to take part in the Wellbeing and Engagement Collection survey. The survey will be open in weeks 2 to 5 this term (Monday 6 May to Friday 31 May 2024). Purpose of the survey Young people’s wellbeing is an important part of how they...
Fundraiser for We Will Rock You – Young @ Part!
Thanks to all who have bought a table for our fundraiser coming up at the end of week 2. We only have a handful of tables left so don't miss out on this music-filled night with friends and family. Please see the original blog post for all the information...
