LATE LUNCHES As previously posted, it is from time-to-time that students come to school without their lunch. We are able to help with supplying a choice of a vegemite or cheese sandwich only (no toasties) for emergency lunches or late orders with no cash payment....

A goal of the Healthy Eating Committee has been to consider options for students with food intolerances or allergies. Karen, our Canteen Manager and staff have been busily investigating gluten-free menu choices for those students and adults who are gluten...

Congratulations to the Woodend students who represented Southern Valley last week at the state carnivals in both Football and Netball. Latoyah, Shanel, Ava and Shae were all in the Netball team. Noah, Preston, Kody and Connor were all in the Football team. These...

At the JLTASA (Japanese Language Teachers Association South Australia) Annual Conference, we had a display area to acknowledge our students effort and passion about their Japanese learning. The theme each year is different, and for this year it was “Hands on...

Term 3 begins with a Student Free day on Monday 22 July 2019 OSHC is available. Bookings are essential. Please phone 0411274747.  

WORKSHOP POSTPONED! The Parents In Education workshop on 'Wellbeing' scheduled for next Thursday 20/6/19 at 9am has been postponed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will inform you of the next date as soon as...

Dear parents, This term seems to have gone very quickly. Who would believe that it is getting to the end of week seven and that teachers are beginning the report writing process. Last week, Jarrod Lamshed and I spent time in Sydney attending a series of workshops...

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Dear Parents and Caregivers, We have been informed that 3 students have been identified with Influenza A, a viral infection. They are currently not at school until they recover. Symptoms include: rapid onset of fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, sneezing,...

Congratulations to the Woodend girls who played some amazing Netball today! 1st game - Woodend (46) Reynella East (13) 2nd game - Woodend (51) Braeview (8) 3rd game - Woodend (16) St Peters Woodlands (16) Scores were tied at the end of the last quarter which meant...

Well done to our SAPSASA boys soccer and football teams who braved the wet and cold weather conditions last week and did their best in the conditions. SOCCER ... We had an exciting 3-3 draw against Reynella Primary School in game one. In game two we dominated the...

As from 1st July 2019, there is a significant change to 'working with children' checks (commonly called police clearances or criminal history checks) that are required prior to working with children. Even if you’ve had a police check, you’ll need a new check if you...

Each year we seek your opinion on a number of aspects of our school. Recently an electronic survey was sent to all families and many families have already responded. If you have yet to respond and wish to do so, please note that we will close the survey at the...

Student Free day will be on Friday, 7 June 2019 OSHC is available. Bookings are essential. Please phone 0411274747.  

It is Food Allergy Week. This week (26th May - 1st June) aims to raise awareness about food allergy in Australia, to help reduce the risk of a reaction for those living with food allergy and to help manage potentially life-threatening emergencies when they happen....

Congratulations to the Woodend students who represented our school at the metro Rugby League competition last Friday 24th May. All players in the girls and boys teams gave it their best effort against quality opposition. Our boys team ended up with four wins, two...

Congratulations to the twelve Woodend students who represented Southern Valley at the state athletics competition on Tuesday. All twelve students put in in their best effort in their events and were competing against the best athletes in the state. A special...

This week represents National Volunteer Week (NVW) – an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. Volunteering Australia has announced the theme for National Volunteer Week 2019 – ‘Making a world of difference.’ As part...

Thank you to families who have recently reported concerns about safety at our crossings in recent weeks. There have been several incidents where cars have driven through the crossings when the stop signs are up, due to inattention. This is a concern and teachers...

Our new Canteen Manager at Woodend is Karen Graham. Karen was the successful applicant for the position and has commenced her role this term. Her background as a chef makes her well suited to the role and we wish her all the very best in her new role. "Hi I’m...

What an amazing day of cross country last Thursday! Once again, the students competed not only against other students but the tough, wet, windy and hence, muddy conditions at Thalassa Park. We were very proud of our fifty-seven students who competed and we...

The Woolworths ‘Earn & Learn’ program has started again for 2019. If you shop at Woolworths during the 1st May – 25th June the school would appreciate your stickers earned from your purchases to go towards new equipment for our school. Please stick your...

For those students who love donuts and/or their Adelaide Crows or Port Power football team, here is a purchase you will love! As a treat to celebrate the upcoming "Showdown" football match between Adelaide Crows and Port Power on May 11th, the canteen will be...

To the Woodend community My name is Ailee; I am Chair and parent volunteer on our school Grounds Committee. My husband and I are both on this committee as we enjoy helping the school to design, create and maintain projects that will improve the learning spaces for...

The Woodend community have been very fortunate to have Helen Lewis working in our Canteen for the past eleven years. During this time, Helen has had oversight of all canteen operations and her organisation skills have been faultless. Thousands of orders have been...

For those students who love donuts and/or their Adelaide Crows or Port Power football team, here is a purchase you will love! As a treat to celebrate the upcoming "Showdown" football match between Adelaide Crows and Port Power on May 11th, the canteen will be...

Congratulations to the 34 students who represented Woodend today in the Southern Valley Track & Field competition. All students gave it their best effort in all their events and were able to win the title for the 10th year in a row, Woodend first won the title...

Over Terms 2 and 3, our Garden Custodians have used some of their lunch times to build scarecrows for this year's Royal Adelaide Show competition. The students discussed, voted on, designed and made two Storybook themed scarecrows - Pinocchio and Mrs. Twit, and one...

Is your child turning 4 next year? It is that time of year where you need to enrol your child in Woodend Children's Centre. This is a reminder to families to make contact with the centre to organise this process. The Director is Ms Carrie Mitton and the contact...

YOU have an exciting opportunity to have your artwork on the cover of the Festival of Music Songbook for 2024. All information and forms can be found on the Festival of Music website If you would like some support to look at the songs' themes for 2024 to help you...

What a spectacle this morning! The oval track was lined with families enjoying the Book Week parade followed by some beautiful performances from our Junior and Senior Choirs and the Library Committee announcing this years winning books. Following our mini concert,...

To add to the Book Week festivities, our Woodies Goodies Canteen will be offering some surprises this Friday! There will be some surprise treats on sale linked to children's picture fiction books that your child may enjoy. Come and see! Be surprised! Come and...

The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) supports parents, students and their school communities to find practical and lasting solutions to bullying and violence. This year the National Day of Action is on Friday 18 August. The theme is...

Parent Network volunteers are 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 them. All Woodend Classes, are rostered to visit the...

The Statewide Inclusive Education Services (SIES), formerly SERU, holds regular parent forums to support and encourage parent engagement, capability building and networking with other families. SIES parent forums are a safe space for families to gather information...

Please join us on Friday the 25th of August, 2023 as we celebrate Book Week. Students, families and staff are invited to dress up. Be inspired by the theme or dress as character from a story or book. This year the theme is READ, GROW, INSPIRE! Visitors can choose...