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...
IGNITE at Aberfoyle Park High School
REGISTER NOW IGNITE Program for Gifted Children Aberfoyle Park High School is the official Department for Education (DfE) school for gifted students in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide. DfE provides extra resources for the innovative IGNITE program...
BYOD Information Session 2021
Parents and caregivers are invited to learn more about our BYOD Program as a part of this year's Acquaintance Night. In this webinar we look at the vision for our learners when using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and discuss important information...
Dress Code Policy
Last year in Terms 3 and 4, with support from Governing Council, parents/ carers, staff and students, a committee reviewed our school Dress Code policy. A school Dress Code is the documented standards of what is acceptable in relation to the clothing worn by...
Nihongo (Japanese) at Woodend
konnichiwa! こんにちは! Welcome to Nihongo at Woodend. We, Sarah Vinall and Rieko Woodley, currently have the pleasure of teaching your child/ren Japanese. Many of you may know of us as Vinall sensei/Woodley sensei or just sensei! We are passionate about the study of...
Attendance Matters
It is important that students develop regular habits of attendance. This enables them to maximise their educational opportunities and to actively participate in their learning. This includes: positive routines and habits friendships and connections communication,...
Introducing our New Piano Teacher, Sofie Arhontoulis
Enrolment Form Piano lessons are available at school! These piano classes are designed to focus on making kids fall in love with music first so that practicing happens naturally later without being a chore. Why group lessons? Here are some of many reasons! Peer...
Acquaintance Night 2021
Meet our Teachers and other Parents and Caregivers Tuesday, 9 February 2021 Covid-19 restrictions have made it very difficult for teachers and parents to become acquainted as children begin the year in their new classes and we look forward to having the...
NAPLAN 2021 – Information for Parents and Caregivers
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School Closure – Pupil Free Days 2021
Dear families, To assist with your planning for 2021, please note the following dates that have been approved for our school in relation to the school closure and pupil free days. Pupil Free Day - Friday 19/2/2021 (Staff will focus on Mathematics) Pupil Free Day -...
SPECIAL EDITION: SRC Podcast with Premier Steven Marshall
Please enjoy our interview with South Australian Premier, Steven Marshall. We recorded this when he came to visit our school on Friday the 29th of January. A special thank you to the students who represented our school on the day. The News: with Woodend SRC -...
The Instrumental Music Service Offers FREE Music Lessons for Students in Years 5, 6 and 7!
Did you know that we have a band program that offers instrumental music lessons taught by music teachers from the Department for Education Instrumental Music Service? Our school currently has vacancies for students wishing to learn Trumpet, Trombone or Tuba and...
Senior Uniform and Uniform Shop – Update
Commemorative tops: Excitement is building for the delivery of our 2021 commemorative tops! This is something many students have been looking forward to throughout their Woodend years. Hopefully these tops will be delivered within the next two weeks, however this...
Digital Technologies Agreements
Thank you to the families who have read and returned our updated Combined Consent and Digital Technologies Agreements that came home last week. We appreciate the time families have taken to help their children understand our Student Code of Conduct for the...
FRUIT FLY INFORMATION
Dear families, The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has recently advised that much of metropolitan Adelaide and some areas of the Riverland are in fruit fly outbreak or suspension areas. To help South Australia fight fruit fly becoming an...
Order your child’s Showdown Donut now!
It's nearing AFL Showdown time where the Adelaide Crows play Port Power. It also means our Showdown Donuts are on sale again! Whether you have an interest in the Showdown or not, the donuts are a yummy treat! We also offer a Gluten Free Triple Chocolate or a...
Woodies Goodies Menu update!
What items are available over-the-counter at recess and lunchtime this year? Below you can see the items and the prices. We try our best to make as many of these 'homemade' and by doing this we can add more of the healthy choices e.g. fruit and vegetables. *Ice...
Would you like to know more about School Sport?
Would you or your child like to know more about School Sport at Woodend? BASKETBALL NETBALL AFL FOOTBALL SOCCER PEDAL PRIX CRICKET We would love more or our students consider playing a school sport and our school sport programs provide the opportunity...
Autistic & Autism Communities Forum
Erin Thompson MP, will be hosting an Autistic & Autism Communities Forum at 5:30pm on Tuesday 26th March at the Flagstaff Hill Community Centre. Emily Bourke, Assistant Minister to the Premier and Assistant Minister for Autism will also be presenting at the...
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...

