Parent Feedback for 2026 Class Placement (only if required)
Dear Parents and Caregivers, We are set to begin the class placement process in preparation for the 2026 school year. This is a complex task involving teachers and the school leadership team to place each child in a learning environment that supports them to be...
A Warm Welcome to Term 4: Helpful Reminders
Dear Families, The beginning of Term 4 ushers in an exciting time, with many wonderful celebrations that bring our community together to celebrate learning, the arts, sports, the festive season, and another year of working together to help our young people...
Woodend were Stars on Stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre!
On Monday, the 15th of September, we took nearly 100 Woodend students to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for this year's Festival of Music Stars in the Arena. With 70 senior choir students from Years 5 and 6 ready to sing their hearts out, and 23 students from...
Celebrating Woodend Primary School’s 30th Birthday!
What a fabulous day we had celebrating the 30th Birthday of Woodend Primary School! A huge thank you to students, staff, families, and past community members who joined us to mark this special milestone. The day commenced with an Assembly in the school gym, where...
Updates to Learning Technologies: Bring Your Own Device Policy & Headphone Use
At Woodend Primary School, we believe technology should strengthen teaching and learning through purposeful and engaging experiences. Used well, it supports creativity, collaboration, problem solving, and personalised learning. BYOD Policy Update From 2026, our...
Now Accepting Enrolments: 2026 Places Available
Dear Families, It has been wonderful to see our new enrolments coming through. Many families have already accepted places for Reception 2026, both for Term 1 and Term 3, and we’ve also welcomed new students at other year levels during this year. ...
Special Meeting of Governing Council
Please see attached details of a special meeting for Governing Council where the 2026 Materials & Services fees will be discussed and approved. Notice of GC & Watermark [pdf-embedder...
Woodend School Netball
A huge congratulations to the Woodend girls on an outstanding Netball season. Our Year 4/5 team had an incredible run, finishing it off by winning the Division Grand Final and proudly bringing home the trophy. This is a special achievement, as it has been 18 years...
Get Ready for STEM Fest 2025!
It’s almost time for us to celebrate STEM Fest at Woodend Primary School! This year, from 13–17 October, STEM Fest will take us on a journey through the design thinking process and explore the puzzles, patterns, and possibilities of the natural world. ...
Woodend Turns 30: A 90s Celebration
Join us on Wednesday, 24 September (Week 10) as we celebrate 30 years of Woodend! Along with a special assembly and activities throughout the day, adults and children alike are invited to step back into the 90s and dress for the decade. The 1990s were all about...
DigiFest Scotch College
On Thursday 28th August, five keen technology enthusiasts from Woodend Primary School attended DigiFest at Scotch College, a unique event where students take the lead in learning, sharing their skills and knowledge. They started the day by delving into innovative...
Reception Excursion to the Wittunga Botanical Gardens
On Thursday September 4th, Reception students visited Wittunga Botanical Gardens. In our STEAM learning we have been investigating pollination, pollinating insects, animals and plants. The Wittunga Botanical Gardens provided the perfect outdoor learning environment...
Woodend Primary School turns 30 years old!
We are excited to celebrate a milestone Birthday for our school! Woodend Primary School has turned 30 years old and we would like to invite you to be part of the celebrations! We will hold Birthday festivities on: WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2025 These are the...
Woodend Athletics
On Thursday, 28th August, 34 Woodend students from Years 4–6 proudly represented our school at the Southern Valley Athletics competition. Despite some tough and wild weather conditions, every student gave their best effort and should be proud of their determination...
Scarecrows all ready for the Royal Adelaide Show!
Since Term 2, our school’s Garden Custodian team have given up some of their lunch play time to build scarecrows. The students designed, created, and decorated the scarecrows to enter in this year’s competition at the Royal Adelaide Show. We wish them luck and if...
Book Week 2025 – Book an Adventure
What a spectacular Book Week we had at Woodend Primary! The theme, "Book an Adventure," really came to life. Our annual Book Week Parade was a massive highlight! The effort and creativity put into everyone's costumes was simply amazing. We had explorers ready for...
Fathers Day Stall
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and to help celebrate, Parent Network is excited to once again host a Gift Stall in honour of Father’s Day. Our aim is to offer students an opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ to the special people in their lives who care for...
Those tasty milkshakes are back!
Woodies Goodies Special Lunch Treat MILKSHAKE Tuesday 9th September (Week 8) Reception to Year 3 Classrooms: 3, 4, 7, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 and 30 Wednesday 10th September (Week 8) Year 3/4 to Year 6 Classrooms: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 24, 28...
Schools Challenge Success
Last Tuesday, the 12th of August, 68 brave, hardworking and oh-so-talented Woodend students took centre stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre – the biggest indoor stage in South Australia! Our Performance Team brought the house down with their incredible...
Thank you to all our Woodend SSO’s!
Celebrating Our Amazing SSOs for SSO Week The role of a School Services Officer (SSO) is constantly evolving. When Woodend Primary School first opened 30 years ago, SSOs primarily supported with administration tasks - photocopying, preparing resources and assisting...
Book Week treats in our Canteen!
Thank you to the Canteen staff at our Woodies Goodies Canteen as they are busily making Book Week treats to sell! There will be some surprises on sale at the front counter this Thursday 21/8 and Friday 22/8/25! These surprise treats are linked to children's picture...
Sapsasa Basketball
Congratulations to the Woodend students who participated in the Statewide Schools Basketball competition at the State Basketball Centre on Thursday 14th August. A big thank you to Sienna who stepped into the team on the morning of the competition to help the...
Hiragana Reading Competition
On Wednesday, 6th August, eight of our Year 6 students took part in the annual Southern District Hiragana Reading Competition, held at Reynella East College. It was a highly sort after position and after lunch time try outs, the 2 teams were chosen to take part in...
Celebrating a Successful Parent Workshop: Growing Up Online with Susan McLean
At Woodend Primary School, we are committed to supporting our families in navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape. Last week, we were thrilled to host the Growing Up Online parent workshop, presented by renowned cyber safety expert Susan McLean. With over 60...
Time to celebrate Book Week!
Book Week 2025 – “Book an Adventure!” Get ready to Book an Adventure as we celebrate Children’s Book Week 2025! From Monday 18 August, our classes will be diving into the wonderful world of books through a variety of creative and engaging literacy-based activities....
Congratulations Pedal Prix riders!
Last Saturday 2nd August, our nineteen riders completed their final race event at 'The Bend', Tailem Bend. This totals three races for the year: 1. Saturday 17th May at 'The Bend' 2. Friday 13th June at 'Victoria Park Racecourse' 3. Saturday 2nd August at 'The...
Lights, Music, Action – Join the ArtBEAT’25 Line-Up!
We are thrilled to announce the return of ArtBEAT in Term 4! This special event will highlight the incredible talents of our instrumental and music program students, showcasing the skills they’ve developed throughout this year. ArtBEAT will be held on Thursday, 6th...
From Vinyl to Viral – Woodend Performance Team Set to Shine!
In less than two weeks, on Tuesday 12th August, our amazing Woodend Performance Team will take to the stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre as part of the Schools Challenge Australia event. Since Term 1, our students have been working with dedication and...
Sapsasa Golf
Congratulations to Chloe Lozada, a year 5 Woodend student who on the 28/29th of July competed in the SAPSASA Under 12 Golf competition played at West Beach Golf Course (Exec Course). Chloe placed 5th for the Metro Finals on Day 1 and tied 4th overall on the second...
Canberra 2025
During Week 10 of Term 2, 52 of our Year 6 students embarked on an unforgettable four-day educational adventure to Canberra. This experience is part of a proud tradition at Woodend Primary School, dating back to 2007, where students engage with our nation’s capital...
Celebrating Harmony Week 2026 at Woodend Primary School!
Harmony Week is a wonderful time, celebrated across Australia each year, where we come together to recognise and embrace the rich diversity within our community. It is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of inclusivity, respect, and making everyone feel...
It is Milkshake time again!
Woodies Goodies Special Recess Treat ... MILKSHAKES! Tuesday 31st March 2026 (Week 10) Reception to Year 2 Classrooms: 3, 4, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27 and 30 Wednesday 1st April 2026 (Week 10) Year 3 to Year 6 Classrooms: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 24, 25,...
Parent/Teacher/Student Learning Conversations
Parent/Teacher/Student Learning Conversations are an important element of our reporting process and build on partnerships with teachers, students and families. These conversations are about sharing information and strategies rather than just giving information....
Playgroup Opportunity at Woodend
Woodend Primary School is exploring the possibility of offering a playgroup for children aged 3–4 years and their families. We value community input and would appreciate your feedback to help us understand the level of interest and potential need for this program....
Lunch orders at Woodend
Here is information about ordering from our Woodies Goodies Canteen. • Lunch orders can be placed on the QKR app or your cash placed in a brown paper bag with your child's order, classroom number and amount of money enclosed, clearly written on the bag • QKR...
Our Canteen Menu
What is on our Woodies Goodies menu? What items are available over-the-counter at recess and lunchtime? What hot food lunch items can be ordered? We hope this post answers your questions about our canteen. Below you can see the items and prices.We try our best...
TIme to register for Pedal Prix!
We have had a fantastic response from families showing interest in Pedal Prix for 2026! It is now time to register and pay! To register and pay, please go onto the QKR App and fill in all your child's details. The sooner you register the sooner we can organise the...
Woodend Assemblies, Events and Celebrations 2026
Events and celebrations are an important part of life at Woodend, with many special occasions celebrated and commemorated throughout the year. We encourage families to check our calendar and News Blog regularly for details about these events. Next week we observe...
Disability Inclusion Week – Week 6
The theme for Disability Inclusion Week 2026 is ‘Be Your True Self’. At Woodend Primary School, inclusion, understanding, and encouragement are part of our daily culture, and Disability Inclusion Week is a wonderful way to reinforce our values of Respect,...
Changes to Bathbank Crescent entrance!
NOTICE OF CHANGE TO BATHBANK ENTRANCE — Monday 23/2 to Friday 27/2/26 From Monday, 23 February to Friday, 27 February, access to Woodend Primary School via Bathbank Crescent will be closed. Ongoing building works at Woodend Children's Centre will involve trucks...
Learning Support 2026
At Woodend Primary School, we are committed to supporting every student's success by meeting their individual academic, social, and emotional needs. Our caring and skilled School Services Officers (SSOs) work closely with teachers to provide classroom, small group...
NAPLAN 2026 – Privacy Notice & Information for Parents
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...