Coronavirus Update 16-3-2020
Dear Families With the coronavirus situation developing quickly, advice from government officials is changing on a regular basis. In relation to schools, the Prime Minister in his most recent announcement (Sunday afternoon 15 March), indicated that schools would be...
COVID-19 Parent Update as of 12-3-2020
Please find attached the latest update from The Department related to what the COVID-19 virus means to schools. It is expected that if staff or students show signs of a cold (fever, runny nose, coughing, sneezing etc) then they will be sent home to recover. We...
Invitation to 2020 AGM & Join School Committees
Hello to all Woodend Parents & Carers – welcome to another exciting year at our school! 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...
SA Water Incursion – Room 7
On Thursday 5th March, our class (along with all the Year 2 classes) enjoyed an incursion from SA Water. We learnt that water goes to the ‘waste water recycling plant’ when it goes down the drain, and that there is a desalination plant at Lonsdale which removes the...
How do I register my child for a sport?
Is your child interested in trying a particular school sport at Woodend? Here is the process for registering your child for a school sport ... 1. To read about a particular sport/s go to our school website: ...
Reminder – Student Free Day
Student Free Day on Tuesday. Teachers from across our partnership of schools are working together on learning design, assessment and moderation. Have a fabulous long weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone again on Wednesday.
Volleyball – Free Come & Try Sessions
For those with kids interested in Volleyball this year the competition will start with two FREE COME & TRY sessions taking place this Friday (6th March) and next Friday (13th March). From there a 10 week paid competition will follow beginning Friday 27th March...
Pedal Prix Information Meeting for families
This coming Tuesday 3rd March is an Information Meeting for families interested in finding out more about Pedal Prix. It will be at 6pm in the gym. We look forward to seeing you! [embeddoc...
Child Protection Curriculum General Information
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) The Department for Education Child protection in schools, early childhood education and care services policy (2015) states that ‘all children and young people in DECD preschools and schools will access the approved...
Ignite Program APHS
IGNITE is a specialist program for students with high intellectual potential. Aberfoyle Park High School is the official Department for Education school for gifted students in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide. The IGNITE program is also offered at...
Parent Forum – Transition in 2020 and Beyond
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Year 7 to High School Update – February 2020
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MYOJO VISIT UPDATE
Each year we enjoy hosting Japanese students from MYOJO Gakuen Elementary School in Japan. This is a program that we have enjoyed over more than a decade and provides opportunities for our students to form strong friendships which has happened in a number of cases....
A tasty special lunch!
Last Monday 17 February, our special lunch was a Sushi lunch! For some children in Reception, it was their very first lunch order too! It was a popular special lunch for many of our students. There were several choices of Sushi such as: Teriyaki Chicken Vegetarian...
What is a Growth Mindset?
In room 19 we have started off the year learning about how we can have a growth mindset and how we can be the best learners we can be. So what is a growth mindset? A growth mindset can really affect your learning and your life. Having a growth mindset means having...
National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence
Take Action Together is the theme for The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA), which was held on Wednesday 19th February 2020 here at Woodend. Our school has registered as an official NDA member school and we have received information to...
Interested in Pedal Prix?
Would you like to know more about Pedal Prix at Woodend? Does your son or daughter show interest in: racing? tinkering or learning about the mechanics or motion of vehicles? cooperating with others in a team taking appropriate risks? having fun with families and...
School Banking Information Session
Woodend Primary is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students. School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn about money and develop good savings habits. Children who deposit money into their...
Festival of Music – Dance Troupe Opportunity
An opportunity for students to audition for the dance troupe for the Public Schools Music Festival are available. We have had students be a part of this production in the past. It is a fantastic opportunity. Performance troupes are formed at the beginning of each...
School Banking Program: Thank You to Families & Volunteers
DID YOU KNOW? The Commonwealth Bank School Banking Program has been at Woodend since 2016. Parent Network members initiated and organise this program as a service to Woodend Families and to help students learn about saving. This program is run completely by parent...
Volunteering at Woodend Primary School
Volunteering at Woodend Primary School Firstly thank you to our many volunteers who help out at our school. Without your support teachers would not be able to offer some of the rich learning experiences we offer to our students. When is a WWCC (Working with...
Time to try a Woodies Goodies special lunch
It is our first special lunch at the Woodend for 2020. Would your child like to try it? It is a Sushi Lunch and orders can be placed on Qkr. Options are: 1 x Sushi Roll and a Juice Box OR 2 x Sushi Rolls and a Juice Box SUSHI FLAVOURS Teriyaki Chicken...
Parent Network 2020
You are invited to join the WPS 2020 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...
2020 Band Program – Spaces Available
Last year, we had nearly 100 students learning a musical instrument at Woodend. Opportunities are now available for 2020. This year we have our band program which offers free weekly lessons for student in years 5, 6 and 7. This comes with a cost of instrument hire...
Welcome to the first week of school of 2020
A very warm welcome to all of our students and families who are returning to Woodend School and a special welcome to our 93 new receptions and other students starting at Woodend School for the first time. Teachers have each been preparing for the first day of...
Update: 14.02.20: Novel Coronavirus Information
Dear parent/caregiver, I would like to update you on the situation regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the current Federal Government health advice that we are following. This week the Federal Government announced it will extend the travel ban on...
Bully Zero Parent Information workshop
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Woodies Goodies Canteen Sports Day information
Here is all you need to know about Sports Day from our friendly canteen staff: *** Sports Day Friday 3rd November 2023 *** The Sports Day Sausage Sizzle is the popular Sports Day lunch item! There are drinks and treats too! These are the items that are available...
Christmas Appeal 2023
This year my office is again collecting donations for those in need over the Christmas period. We will be collecting new: toys and gifts non-perishable food items toiletries; and pet food. Please note all donations must be new and unused. Charities have asked that...
Bully Zero Workshops
We were successful in securing a $500 grant to use for implementing strategies for a proactive approach to bullying prevention and education. With the school providing additional funding we have secured Bully Zero to provide workshops for all students in year...
Parent Information – Bullying
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Streaming Now: Woodend Primary School’s 2023 ARTS SHOWCASE!
As a part of STEAM Week, we are proud to present Woodend Primary School’s 2023 Arts Showcase! This year we have included vocal, strings, percussion, brass and woodwind students, Performance Team, Junior Choir and Senior Choir, along with class groups. We wish to...
Senior Uniform 2024
Dear Year 5 Parents/Guardians, Your Year 5 student will have received a note today about Senior Uniform for 2024. Orders open with our uniform supplier, Belgravia Apparel, from 23/10/2023. The details are in the attached flyer. Sizing garments are available to try...
Parent Feedback for Class Placement (only if required)
Dear Parents and Caregivers We are set to begin the class placement process in preparation for the 2024 school year. This is a lengthy and complex task involving teachers and the school leadership team to place each child in a learning environment that supports...
Parent / Teacher Communication Request
Dear Parents, As we begin another school term filled with excitement and learning, I wanted to take a moment to address a small but important matter regarding communication between parents and teachers. Before each school day starts, our teachers are diligently...
Policy Spotlight: Student Use of Mobile Phones & Personal Devices
We wish to remind families about the compulsory policy for Department for Education schools that restricts the use of mobile phones and other personal devices, inclusind smart watches, in schools. Some key points from this policy include: For the purpose of this...
Term Four – Principal’s Update
The featured image is of our COLA with the floor partly coated with its new surface. Dear families, We return to term four with a considerable change to the world that we live in, with both the Referendum for the Voice and the advent of the Israel/Hamas war....
