BULLY ZERO – IT TAKES A VILLAGE Workshop
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...
Raising Awareness about Downs Syndrome
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...
BULLY ZERO – IT TAKES A VILLAGE
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...
Year 7 to High School – Parent Update
Dear families, this is the final year in Primary school for our current year 6 and year 7 students. Consequently there will be a number of updates to share what the Department is doing in relation to this transition. Please find the latest update attached. Each...
Celebrating Diversity – Harmony Day and World Syndrome Day 2021
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...
Invitation to 2021 AGM and Join Committees
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 2021: 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...
Online Bookings for Student / Parent / Teacher Interviews
BOOKINGS OPEN ON Tuesday 16 March 2021 For parents that do not have internet access, please phone Kerri at the front desk on 8322 6422 and she can assign an interview time for you. Interviews are strictly 15 mins. Bookings will close on Monday 22 March 2021 You may...
Congratulations Ebony!
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...
New Policy: Primary Student Use of Mobile Phones and Personal Devices, 2021
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...
Congratulations SAPSASA cricketers!
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
** 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...
Principal’s Update including the $5,000,000 building grant
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...
Online Shop REOPEN for 2021 Woodend Commemorative Y6 & Y7 Tops
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...
Wellbeing and Engagement Collection
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...
Festival of Music Orchestra: Congratulations to Kaden and Zoe!
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...
Great Girls Holiday Workshop
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Learning Support 2021
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...
Assistance for New Families
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...
Reminder: Hazard – Cords on Hats
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...
Parking, Traffic, Kiss & Go Updates
UPDATE TO PARKING / KISS & GO ZONE - EDWARD BECK DRIVE: PLEASE NOTE: Marion Council have adjusted the NO PARKING times at the Kiss & GO zone. The afternoon NO PARKING times are now 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday. This change is to prevent the back up of...
“I Don’t Feel Well”
Student’s coming to school unwell We are currently experiencing a mixture of illnesses at school. There’s have been cold symptoms and upset tummy’s including vomiting. Please, if your child presents to you “I don’t feel well” they need to stay home. In the...
Brighton Special Interest Music Information Evening for Years 6 & 7
Everything you need to know about auditioning for Brighton’s Special Interest Music Program Tuesday 30 March 2021, 5.30 to 6.30pm Brighton Secondary School Concert Hall Followed by a free short concert on the front oval (bring a picnic dinner and chairs) For all...
Performing Arts 2021
My name is Sue Thomson and you will find me in room 25 and taking over outdoor areas to work with your children in the Performing Arts. We can be found in the Atrium, outside in the Plaza, play area and sometimes on the netball court! All classes have single...
Volunteering at Woodend Primary School
We are very excited to be able to welcome a limited number of volunteers back on site to support our teachers and students with their teaching and learning programs. This resumption is as long as government health advice and physical distancing requirements are...
Woodend Physical Education in 2021
Hello everyone and welcome to another exciting year of the Physical Education (PE) program here at Woodend Primary School. For those new families to the school, my name is Matthew Hehner and I am the PE specialist at this school and this is my 10th year here in the...
Design and Technology 2021
My name is Vicki Gregory and I will be working with your child in the Design and Technology room. This year, students will be involved in a range of problem-based design challenges, where stretch thinking and creativity is fostered. In the younger years, stories,...
Invitation to Join 2021 Parent Network Committee
You are invited to join the WPS 2021 Parent Network. Parent Network is a committee of parents & carers – our aim is to connect with and support other parents, the students, and our school. Parent Network volunteers run a number of events, activities, and...
Visual Arts 2021
Welcome to Visual Arts at Woodend. This year Visual Arts will be taught by Miss Jess Ottewell and Mrs Rieko Woodley. Visual Arts with Miss Jess Ottewell Visual Art lessons are a place where students will have the opportunity to explore and be creative while...
Pedal Prix Easter Raffle
Say hi to Jose, Ethan, Finn, Owen, Bella, Logan, Xavier, Jordan, Neel and Elijah. This group are our 2024 pedal prix team riders. To help them with funds on the upkeep and race requirements for our new bike the team have organised an Easter Raffle. Tickets will be...
Parent/Student/Teacher Learning Conversations
Parent/Student/Teacher Learning Conversations (or Parent Teacher Interviews) are an important element of our reporting process and build on partnerships with teachers, students and families to ensure successful learning. These conversations are occurring in classes...
Rainbow Creek: Working Together to Paint a Path to Biodiversity
Last year, our Environmental Leaders and SRC took on a project to enhance the biodiversity of an unused area of the oval and create a visually appealing and engaging space for our community to enjoy. You might recall their callout for painting rocks in term 4? This...
Year 5/6 Sapsasa Cricket
The year 5/6 Boys Cricket team competed in round 1 of the Statewide Schools Sapsasa Cricket competition yesterday at St Martins De Porres. The team played 2 games throughout the day and came up against 2 strong oppositions. Game 1 vs Flagstaff Hill Woodend batted...
Using iPads Safely – A Safer Internet Day Project
Earlier this year, we worked on simplifying our iPad and internet agreements to make them easier for kids and families to understand. As part of our activities for Safer Internet Day, each class from Years 2 to 6 discussed a different part of the Acceptable Use...
Woodend School Soccer
Registrations are now open on Qkr for Year 2-6 School Soccer and will close on Friday 5th April. Games - Saturday mornings in term 2 and 3, in a home and away fixture.1st game is Saturday 25th May, last game Saturday 31st August. Trainings - Usually occur once a...
Our School Market is back!
Our School Market is back this week! We are open on Wednesday (tomorrow) from 2.55pm. You can find us in the 'Street' outside Room 3 classroom. You can purchase garden produce using cash or Qkr. See you...
Week 8 Celebrations: World Down Syndrome Day & Harmony Week
Attached are the details for next week's festivities, celebrating Harmony Week and World Down Syndrome Day. Join us in commemorating these occasions on Tuesday and Thursday of Week...
We need your help to make our musical silent auction fundraiser a success!
Dear Woodend Primary community This year a number of our year 4, 5 & 6 students are taking part in an amazing school musical called “We Will Rock You Young @ Part”. We have been busily rehearsing and will be putting on the show in June. Tickets will be...
You are invited to the 2024 Governing Council AGM – April 3rd 2024
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...
Call for play items!
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,...
Power Outage in the Canteen on Wednesday, 6 March
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.

