WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 14 MAY 2021 Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking! Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a...

All of the school's ongoing volunteers must receive the Responding to Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RAN-EC) induction session for volunteers. This includes people on a governing council. At the end of this post is how to access the online training....

With winter approaching, it’s a great idea to learn more about how to best manage your child’s asthma. Asthma Australia’s Kids Asthma Masterclasses are free to attend, and there are several coming up during the school holidays: Kids Asthma Masterclasses for Parents...

NAPLAN tests will take place in all schools across Australia between 15 and 17 May. The NAPLAN is a nationally developed program that provides schools and states with information about how education programs are working and what areas need to be prioritised for...

We hope you and your family have enjoyed spending some extra time together, making the most of these beautiful Autumn days during the holidays and are looking forward to another productive term. It has been a great first day in all classes, with most students...

Following our deputation to Marion Council last November, Governing Council is creating a new Traffic & Safety Committee to continue working with Marion Council, the Way2Go foundation, David Speirs MP, and our school community to address the traffic &...

This year was the 12th annual visit from our sister school, Myojo Gakkuen. We had 16 students and 3 staff joining our school and being part of fabulous host families for just over a week.   It was a very busy time for all with many events planned during their...

Term 1 has been a very exciting term in the Design and Technology room. The classes that I have taught have all shown developing skills in problem solving, collaboration, willingness to try new things and having a growth mindset. We have been involved in a wide...

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FOREST FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE! We hope everyone enjoyed their Easter? We certainly loved seeing your adventures on social media, and relished the quality time outdoors with our own families. With the long weekend's passing it seems the Autumn holidays are suddenly...

We are needing some new riders to join our Woodend ‘K-pow’ team! The UniSA Australian HPV Super Series is staged by Australian International Pedal Prix Inc. and is a competition where teams race Human Powered Vehicles (HPV's) on a closed controlled circuit. The...

Today at our whole school Assembly, we acknowledged the efforts of seven of our Woodend students. On Sunday 18th February, these students competed in swimming events and won a position into the Southern Valley Swimming Team to represent our district on Thursday...

The Parent Network is excited to host Woodend’s first community Gift Stall in honour of Mother’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. The Gift Stall will be open for two days on:...

It’s been a busy term with many highlights, including some fabulous assemblies, author visits, excursions, Student Voice in Learning project sessions, three-way Learning conversations, our Myojo visitors and of course many varied learning experiences for students...

  Student Free Days: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th June (week 6) - Teacher professional development.   Other Diary Dates: There are several other events happening in term 2 including NAPLAN testing on Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, and Thursday 17th May...

Thank you to the parents and staff who attended our 2018 Governing Council AGM on Wednesday night. We are so fortunate to have such a committed and positive group of parents and staff working with our Principal to set and monitor the direction of our school. The...

Five Million dollars was the amount granted to Woodend Primary School for the development of facilities and programs. A great deal of feedback was given by parents, staff and students. From that we found considerable agreement on having a Science, Engineering and...

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Many thanks to Cate and her Arts students for decorating our walkway to celebrate Fringe and Festival...

Today we participated in World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). Following the Lots of Socks theme created by Down Syndrome International, the majority of students and staff donned their favourite or most colourful long and/or short socks. There was such a variety of...

Many classes have or are in the process of organising excursions and performances for the year. So your child does not miss out on these fun times the Excursion & Performance Levy is due now. This Levy can be paid on QKR, B Point, in person or by phone.  

Please note that Interviews will be booked online once again this year. Please click here to continue If you have any difficulty, please contact Kerri on the front desk ph: 8322 6422. We hope that this makes it easier for families, especially if you have more than...

We welcome you to the garden for a FREE workshop on summer fruit tree pruning. WEDNESDAY 28th March from 3:30 - 5:30. Come learn to prune your fruit trees, to reduce height for easier harvesting, increase yield and improve structure and plant health. Hands on...

We are looking forward to a great Sports Day this Friday 23 March. At this stage the forecast for Noarlunga on Friday is 32 degrees. We have WHS requirements and a DECD Sunsmart policy we must follow to ensure that students are protected from the weather. Should...

We welcome Felicity Shevchenko back from leave and thank Kelly Packer for her work in establishing the library for the year. Kelly returns to us in a new role, funded by the Government Literacy and Numeracy First Program. Kelly will be supporting identified...

In English, the students in room 24 have begun to explore the Seven Steps to Writing Success. As a part of the program, the Year 3's have been learning to write Sizzling Starts, which encourage them to begin their writing in interesting ways rather than the typical...

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This year Woodend Primary school will be participating in World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) which is celebrated on Wednesday, 21 March each year. This year, we will use the Lots of Socks theme created by Down Syndrome International to help celebrate World Down...

Dear Parents and caregivers, We are finally getting the swing of things in Xplor! whoop! I just have a few announcements that need be addressed your end. There are a-lot of CCS / CWA subsidy approvals that need to be approved your end either on my gov or the home...

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD - the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the...

Governing Council have approved the following Pupil Free Days for 2023: Term 1 - Friday 10th March (Week 6) Term 2 - Friday 9th June (Week 6) Term 3 - Monday 4th September (Week 7) Term 3 - Tuesday 5th September (Week 7) Term 4 - Friday 17th November (Week 5) On...

Menu Here is our 2023 Woodies Goodies Canteen Menu! As you can see there is a variety of choices for over-the-counter and lunch time items. We pride ourselves on ensuring the food choices available to your child are fresh, nutritious, home-made (where possible)...

Here at Woodend we have a number of committees that do a great deal to support our school - without our parent volunteers we wouldn't be able to do so many of the things we appreciate about Woodend! We invite you to join: Parent Network Committee The Parent Network...

With the start of a new school year it is timely to remind our community of some important traffic messages that help keep our young people safe on our roads while travelling to and from school. Much of this information is well known by families, however there are...

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...

Are you wondering how and where to get involved at Woodend? You are invited to join our Parent Network! Parent Network is a committee of parents & carers – our aim is to support parents, support the school, and build a strong WPS community. We like to have at...

Have you had an opportunity to visit our Woodies Goodies Canteen? If not, we would like to introduce you to our friendly and helpful Canteen staff. Karen My name is Karen. I am the Canteen Manager. I have two sons who both attended Woodend Primary School and we...

Welcome to Visual Arts for 2023. I am very much looking forward to providing your child with a range of experiences in this creative learning area of the Australian Curriculum. Learning in Visual Arts involves students making and responding to artworks, using their...

  [embeddoc url="https://woodendprimaryschool.edublogs.org/files/2023/02/Softball-Girls.docx" download="all" viewer="microsoft"] 🥎GIRLS SOFTBALL TRIALS🥎 Please find attached information relating to the upcoming Sapsasa Girls’ Softball Trials, which begin on...

We are proud to be able to offer a Canteen service to our Woodend community. In order to provide a healthy, fresh menu in our school Canteen, we make and bake the majority of items for sale within the Canteen and source the most fresh of ingredients. Our Canteen...