Showdown Donut Day at Woodend was last Wednesday 5th May and once again, proved a popular recess treat by students.  Students could choose from a Crows, Port or a gluten-free, dairy-free cinnamon donut.  They looked yummy and according to the students and staff,...

"Kodomo No Hi" is a celebration in Japan for Children's Day, which is held on May 5th every year. One aspect of the day are the koi nobori, which are flying carp, that are hung outside homes of families with children. The idea is, that Japanese children grow up to...

Congratulations to all students who competed in the Southern Valley Cross Country Competition on Thursday 29th April. Woodend ended up winning the competition!  Once again, it was positive to see  members of the team give their personal best. A special mention to...

The students are always eager to come to the Mothers Day stall and purchase a small gift/s for their Mum or special female in their life.  Once again there was a large range of gifts to choose from and much variation in prices. We are very appreciative of the time...

At the end of term 1, the Reception students visited the Living Kaurna Centre. The children learnt so many new things during this excursion. We enjoyed a tour with our guide Tom, where we were taught about bush tucker, bush medicine, how objects such as shields and...

The eSafety Commissioner offers free webinars for parents and carers that explore the latest research and provide relevant, up-to-date examples of how to help children and young people to be safer online. These sessions are delivered by experts from the...

“Bully Zero” Bully Prevention Workshops During the week, all students were involved in a “Bully Zero” workshop with their class. These workshops were targeted specifically to each year level and were both interactive and highly informative. The facilitators...

Our learning support programs are up and running again for term 2 and we are pleased with the progress students are making with this additional support. This term, there are a couple of significant Learning Support processes - One Plan reviews and the Nationally...

ANZAC Day is one of the most significant days for commemoration in Australia, marking the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Teachers have thoughtfully responded to the many...

Congratulations to Taya Najjar and Georgia Till for being successful in gaining a position in the Festival of Music Troupe for 2021!

This year, the NAPLAN Online test window is 11 to 21 May. Most tests will be completed online this year, however all Year 3 students will complete the writing test on paper. There are contingency measures to revert to paper testing if required.   Supporting...

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We hope your children enjoyed a relaxing family break and a chance to recharge ready for term 2. We look forward to the term ahead, working in partnership to support our students and young people as they learn new and challenging things and continue developing...

During the holiday break, we will be erecting signs on all of the school entrances around the oval area, regarding dogs on the oval. A daily occurrence is parents, teachers and students picking up dog pooh left by owners. We take great pride in our school grounds,...

Parent Network volunteers are excited to once again host a Gift Stall in honour of Mother’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...

Just a reminder that the last day of Term 1 is an Early Dismissal. We finish the term on Friday, 9 April 2021 at 2.05pm not 3.05pm. Term 2 Commences on Tuesday 27 April 2021.

Another close game of Cricket today for the Woodend cricketers! Woodend batted first and lost 6 quick wickets which put us in a tough position at 6/40. Jayden and Dane then batted well to help build the score. Jayden out for 9 and Dane was best with the bat...

It is that time of the year where the Adelaide Crows will play Port Adelaide which we call 'The Showdown'.  We have the annual Crows and Port donuts available for a special Showdown recess.  Enjoy this Special Recess on Wednesday 5 May 2021. Orders will only be...

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Bully Zero Workshop / Information link is available for all families to book in. Please click on the link provided and register your interest. https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/admin/home?z=OWqOCv The event code is guxr2 if you have trouble with the link just go...

The unconditional love that two of our Woodend siblings have for their younger brother has led them to sacrifice hours of planning and hard work to raise funds to support their brother, Koa's health needs.  Reef and Mahala have chosen to raise awareness and funds...

Dear families, Next term during the first week of school, all students will be attending Bully Zero workshops. These will focus on understanding bullying and what to do about it. There is no cost to parents as this is fully funded by the school. For...

In our learning programs we wish to be taking bigger steps towards really valuing diversity and harnessing the advantages that respecting all may bring. HARMONY DAY - EVERYONE BELONGS It is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful...

Hello to all Woodend Parents & Carers, I hope that 2021 is off to a good start! I would like to invite you to attend the Woodend Primary School Annual General Meeting. The AGM is an opportunity to learn more about the work being done here at Woodend Primary...

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...

2024 Pupil Free Days approved by Governing Council Friday, 7 June Tuesday, 13 & Wednesday, 14 August Friday, 6 September Friday, 8 November    

It was a great first afternoon for the Woodend Auskicker's. You can still sign up, to join in on the fun next week.

Fresh  produce  from  our own school garden All produce has come from our Woodend Garden. Bags of fresh and dried figs prepared by the students and Dylan, rockmelon, bunches of herbs, dozen fresh eggs laid by our school chickens, zucchini, apples and seeds CASH...

NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. It is the only national assessment all Australian students have the opportunity to undertake. NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students...

On Friday of week 4, 23 February Woodend is having a casual day to raise funds for childhood cancer. We're collecting donations to help distribute a book that has been written to support people experiencing Cancer.  It's called 'Nourishing the Fighter' and offers...

It is time to find out more about Pedal Prix for 2024! Kerry, our Pedal Prix coordinator will talk to students and parents/carers about all you need to know about Pedal Prix and give your child an opportunity to try out the car.  This will be on Wednesday 21st...

Expressions of Interest for the Woodend Performance Team for 2024 are now open. Register interest via this link Our Woodend Performance Team is a group of dedicated year 4-6 students who are interested in learning a 7-minute performance to tell a story using a...

Students and families who have inadequate or no access to internet at home are eligible to apply for a free internet connection to support learning. There are 2 options available to eligible families: wireless internet access from the Department for Education...

* Basketball registrations have been left open on Qkr for two more days * This means registrations will now close at midday on this Wednesday 14th February 2024. We have had a positive response from the community for Basketball this year. We are needing to fill a...

Registrations for Year 2/3 School Cricket are now open on Qkr and will close on Wednesday 14th February. Cost: $30 which covers both term 1 and 4 (including a Strikers Cap and Drink Bottle) Games: Saturday mornings starting 17th February for 6 weeks until Saturday...

Tomorrow, 6 February is  Safer Internet Day , a day established to raise awareness of online safety issues. The eSafety Commissioner leads the initiative in Australia. This Safer Internet Day the eSafety Commissioner is encouraging all Australians to take three...