Dear families, Firstly a big thank you for respecting the instructions given to remain outside of the school perimeter during drop-off and pick-up times. This is not a time for complacency and the direction given to us comes directly from SAHealth and The...

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The NCCD is an annual collection of information about Australian school students with disability. The NCCD enables schools, education authorities and governments to better understand the needs of students with disability and how they can be best supported at...

SeaLink have kindly donated a voucher to Kangaroo Island via the SeaLink ferry to help fundraise for our sports curriculum. This voucher (worth $400) entitles you to one return ferry trip travelling with Kangaroo Island SeaLink for two adults and a standard...

Dear families, School will resume on Wednesday morning (28-7-2021) and from that point there will not be an online learning program available, other than for students where families have been required to quarantine by SAHealth. Firstly, I wish to acknowledge the...

Thank you for your flexibility and positive action as we transition to remote learning during lockdown. Understandably, this time can bring feelings of anxiety and stress, especially felt, strongly by children of all ages. Now, perhaps more than ever, it is...

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Congratulations to several of our Woodend students who were selected or have participated in Southern Valley competitions. Well done to the Woodend year 6 and 7 boys who have represented Southern Valley Football in the latter part of this term. Also congratulations...

Well done to the year 7 Netball girls! Despite experiencing some player injuries, they fought hard in their second game last Thursday 17th June to win against Colonel Light Gardens Primary School 30-16. Thank you to Sharyn for your coaching of the team and the...

As a parent/carer/guardian you will receive two written reports each year. These reports will help you understand how your child is progressing and how schools support your child’s development. Mid-year reports are intended to communicate with families about how...

Last Thursday 10th June was a very cold day for the ten Woodend students who represented Southern Valley in the State Cross Country Championships. All of the students did an amazing job and a special mention to Leni K who did a brilliant job in the 10 year old...

Last Tuesday 8th June our Woodend SAPSASA Netball Year 6 girls competed against Craigburn Primary School and Antonio Primary School. In wet, cold and potentially stormy conditions, the girls played valiantly! They rallied the difficult conditions to win both...

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Dear families, Recently I’ve returned from taking some leave. While I’ve been away there has been a strong team who continued leading the school in my absence and I would like to acknowledge Jane-Ann Natar, Cathie Luke, Aimee Aparicio, and Vicki Gregory for their...

Dear Families, I have attached a letter from Emmy who many of you know well. She has been Director at the Woodend Children's Centre long enough to have seen many of the children and families who are currently in years Reception to year seven at our school. Her...

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Our Woodend Pedal Prix families headed to Tailem Bend yesterday for their first race in the Australian HPV Super Series. Each rider was very keen to improve on their first race time and to encourage their team members to do their personal best. Congratulations to:...

The Department for Education has organised a free one hour parent webinar. It is entitled 'My Child and Me' and is particularly targeted for parents and caregivers of 3-12 year old children. Details attached. [embeddoc...

Yep, that’s right! For the first time ever, anybody who purchases a $69.99 Single City Membership will be upgraded to a Multi City Membership valued at $119.99 for FREE! That’s a $50 saving and access to over 10,000 offers!!! As we are currently unable to travel...

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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...

Children can learn, explore, play and make friends online. But there can be risks and parents can feel ill-equipped to support their children to navigate, explore and connect safely in online spaces. To support students and families, we have engaged Bully Zero to...

  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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...