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...

  The Entertainment™ Book is a local restaurant and activity guide which provides hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from the finest restaurants, cafes, attractions, activities, retailers and hotel accommodation. The Membership entitles buyers to...

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...

Last week we were privileged to have David Pisoni, the Minister for Innovation and Skills, come to Woodend. He presented Ebony Springall, our School Service Office (SSO), with an Award for being the winner of the South Australian Vocational Student of the Year...

In December of 2020, a new compulsory policy for Department for Education schools was announced that restricts the use of mobile phones and other personal devices in primary schools. Governing Council has approved this new policy, Primary student use of mobile...

It was a nail biting start to the year with the round 1 of the boys SAPSASA Cricket on Friday against Woodcroft Primary School. Woodend batted first and ended up with 3/121 after the 20 overs. There was lots of strong running between the wickets, which was positive...

** Subway Special Lunch Day Monday 22nd March Week 9 ** Definitely a favourite among the students. Available to order on QKR now. Last day to order is Sunday 14th March. Orders via QKR only. No normal lunch orders on this...

Dear families, $5,000,000 Building Program You may recall that in 2017 we were granted five million dollars for building and refurbishment of our school. This work was then deferred as high schools needed to prepare for the influx of year 7 students and builders...

The online Belgravia uniform shop has reopened for another run of 2021 Woodend commemorative Y6 & Y7 polo & rugby tops. Orders must be placed before the 16th of March. Woodend Primary School – Online Uniform Shop Open 24/7 AfterPay available Shop closed...

Students in our school have been invited to take part in a survey being conducted in Term 1 2021. This post provides key information about the survey. Our school will participate in the Term 1 Wellbeing and Engagement Collection which will be open during Weeks 8...

Congratulations to Kaden McGregor (flute) and Zoe Evans (violin) for being successful in gaining a position in the Festival of Music Orchestra for 2021! Members of the Festival of Music Orchestra make a significant commitment, rehearsing together weekly and...

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Literacy and Numeracy are foundational to learning at Woodend. The literacy and numeracy learning programs are evidence-informed and differentiated to meet individual students needs. For a variety of reasons there is a small percentage of students who require...

New Woodend families have now been with us for 5 weeks! Here are a few pics of families where the new Reception has joined their sibling now at school! We trust that your child is settling into school life at Woodend and that you continue to receive the...

We wish to remind parents and caregivers of the following hazard, originally issued in February 2017, that remains active: Cords, drawstrings and toggles on hats and children’s clothing may become entrapped in small gaps found in play equipment causing...

2024 Governing Council Annual General Meeting Wednesday 3rd April 2024 6:30PM - Staffroom - enter via front office   Hello to all Woodend Parents & Carers, we hope that 2024 is off to a good start for your family. You are invited to attend the 2024 Woodend...

Are you about to have a clean-out of your toy cupboards? If so, we would be grateful for any of the following items to enrich our play program at Woodend: Tonka Trucks or similar hard wearing toy vehicles Lego - any! Car Play Mats Sand Play equipment egs. buckets,...

Canteen Power Outage on Wednesday,6 March Due to power outage in the canteen on Wednesday there will be no lunch orders. There will be over the counter items as usual but not available on QKR. Sorry for any inconvenience.

It is great to see many students and families choosing to access the school via the Young Street gate in the morning. This helps to alleviate some of the congestion on other roads and paths. To help in establishing the best drop off and pick up routines for...

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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...