Is your child interested in playing Netball?
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OSHC Staff Needed
Our OSHC service is looking for both qualified and unqualified staff for our casual pool. Below are the requirements, if you or someone you know is interested please contact Jackie on 83877603 or jackie.read4@schools.sa.edu.au Unqualified requirements Current WWCC,...
Keep Kids Safe: Traffic Rules Around Schools
Please find attached a flyer from the City of Marion Council, informing the community about road safety and specific road rules around schools. We remind all families that it is important to use designated crossing areas. Please make the effort to use the crossing,...
Introducing Our NEW School Vision & Values!
We are proud to share our newly developed school vision and values. Our values and the statements that support them represent the importance of respect, community, acceptance, care, wellbeing, resilience, responsibility and teamwork described by our school...
Colour the school with care – wellbeing day
During week 8 there are a number of significant dates related to wellbeing and inclusion - International Day against Bullying and Violence, International Happiness Day, World Down Syndrome Day and Harmony Day all fall within a few days of week 8. We have decided to...
Shoe Boxes of Love, showing care to those impacted by the recent floods
Many our our students have expressed their concern for the communities that have been affected by the recent floods. The students from Room 1, with the support of our SRC, are leading the collection of Shoe Boxes of Love as a way to show care to those who have been...
Thank You Woodend Canteen
WPS Governing Council would like to acknowledge the amazing work of our canteen staff: Karen, Sindy, and Jess as well as our regular canteen volunteers. Our school canteen has remained open through 2 years of disruption, ongoing restrictions, food supply shortages,...
Invitation to AGM & School Committees 2022
Hello to all Woodend Parents & Carers, I hope that 2022 is off to a good start for your family. I would like to invite you to attend the 2022 Woodend Primary School Annual General Meeting. The AGM is an opportunity to learn more about the work being done here...
5/6 Aquatics
Year 5 On the 28th of February, week 5, Term 1, all the year 5/6 students went to Aquatics at Port Noarlunga Beach. Firstly we got into our groups, met our instructors and put on our wetsuits, this proved to be more challenging than we originally thought. Our day...
Student Free Day and End of Term 1
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 Staff will be involved in workshops related to our site improvement plan. OSHC is available. Bookings are essential. Please phone 0411274747. Last Day of Term 1 is Thursday, 14 April 2022 Students will be dismissed at...
Berrima Rd Closure
As you would be aware, Berrima Road will be closed to traffic for nearly two months while the City of Marion installs a new stormwater culvert. Contractors will be working in the area from 7 March until 22 April and Berrima Road is scheduled to be re-opened to...
Kitchen / Garden Produce For Sale
Sheena-Margot has some produce from our Kitchen Garden program available for sale. All products and prices are listed on Qkr. Please only place your order by using the Qkr app, products will be delivered to class...
Principal’s Update 25-2-2022
Dear parents and caregivers, Once again, thank you so much for your level of support during the last four weeks. We do continue to have a small number of students who are testing positive to COVID-19, which means that notification to Families of particular...
NAPLAN 2022: Information for Parents & Caregivers
NAPLAN is a nationally developed program that provides schools, states and territories with information about how education programs are working and what areas need to be prioritised for improvement. NAPLAN tests are administered to students in years 3, 5, 7, and 9...
Principal’s Update 18-2-2022
NB: ENTRY ON TO SCHOOL GROUNDS FOR RECEPTION PICK UP IS TO HAPPEN ONLY FROM 3PM ONWARDS. Dear families, It has been a real pleasure to have nearly all of our students back at school. Speaking with a number of children across reception through to year six, they...
Position Vacant
We are looking for a new Garden Specialist to care for and maintain our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Foundation garden. The role involves working with classes in Year 3-5. If you or someone you know may be interested please contact...
Testing for entry into Gifted Program at Aberfoyle Park High School – Year 6
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Message from Professor Nicola Spurrier to Parents and Caregivers
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Principal’s Update 10-2-2022
Dear parents/ caregivers, We are now moving towards the end of the second week of school of term one, and it has truly been a combined effort to maintain the education of all students in our school, whether at school or learning remotely at home. In this post, I...
Specialist Performing Arts Opportunities in 2022
We are looking forward to our onsite specialist Performing Arts programs commencing mid-way through this term. It is not too late to register your child's interest in some of the wonderful opportunities we have at Woodend to learn an instrument or take part in an...
Our Mobile Attendance Number Has Changed
We have an updated mobile attendance number. Please remove the previous mobile number as it is no longer active. Our new number is 0438 147 717
Noarlunga Centre 5-11yr old COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
If you haven’t already, now is the time to visit the Noarlunga Centre COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to get your 5-11 year old vaccinated against COVID-19. You can book your appointment online here (bit.ly/3rsoJQ6) or if it’s easier, you can walk in at a time that...
Principal’s Update: 3 February 2022
Dear families, Thank you so much for the efforts that you have made to ensure that our first few days of school for 2022 have been as smooth as possible for our students, especially the new students starting school for the very first time. We also have quite a...
Week 2 arrangements for Reception and Year 1 families
Congratulations to you! Week 1 is nearly complete and your Reception or Year 1 child has successfully manage all the new learning associated with school life. We thank you for supporting your Reception/Year 1 child to get to school promptly and say farewell at or...
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....
Master Blaster Cricket “Come and Try”
Woodend Master Blaster Cricket Come and Try When: Thursday 12th September (Week 8) Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Cost: Free Where: Woodend Primary School Oval What we do: Modified 8 a side game of cricket using plastic equipment and modified rules, all equipment...
Neurodiversity Book List
Last week we celebrated a busy and fun filled Book Week. A positive representation of diversity is important in all aspects of school life, and this includes the books we read. This year there were three shortlisted books that touched on themes of diversity,...
Auditions Open for our 2024 Arts Showcase!
We are thrilled to announce that this year we will be hosting a live arts showcase. ArtBEAT 2024, a celebration of the performing arts at Woodend, is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th. This special event will highlight the talents of our students, with...
Term 3 Update
Dear families, EduTECH Conference Each term is always a very busy time for teachers, students and parents. This term has been no exception. We have been planning for quite some time to extend the knowledge and understanding of our staff in relation to the impact of...
Parent forum for parents and carers of children with disability
Parent forum for parents and carers of children with disability Parents and carers of children with disability are invited to join a free parent forum on Thursday 12 September 2024. The forum will focus on department services and processes available to support...
Book Week Canteen Surprises!
To add to the Book Week festivities, our Woodies Goodies Canteen will be offering some surprises this Thursday 22/8 and Friday 23/8! There will be some surprise treats on sale linked to children's picture fiction books that your child may enjoy. Come and see! Be...
Fathers Day Stall
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...
Following our Dress Code policy
A school Dress Code is the documented standards of what is acceptable in relation to the clothing worn by students while attending school and extra-curricular school activities. The Dress Code describes what constitutes the ‘school uniform’ for our school. Our...
Sapsasa Basketball
Congratulations to the 14 students who represented Woodend today at the Morphett Vale stadium. Both teams played great team Basketball and were able to improve throughout the day. The boys team played 6 games and finished with 2 wins and 4 losses. The girls team...
Woodend Performance Team Sneak Peek! Tickets on Sale Now!
Confetti on the Calendar! Join Woodend on a journey to celebrate the special events we adore throughout the year. We start with a party to ring in the New Year, followed by recognising the special people in our lives on Valentine's Day. We hop into Easter, bouncing...
Kytons Winter Warmer Fundraiser
ORDER NOW ON QKR! Orders Close: Thursday 22nd August Head to the QKR app to view the full range of products; 16 items are available to purchase. Place as many orders as you like on QKR… order for friends, family, co-workers. NOTE: No cash sales. Order Collection:...
