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...
It’s Showdown Donut time!
SHOWDOWN DONUTS TO ORDER! It's nearing AFL Showdown time where the Adelaide Crows play Port Power in Australian Rules Football. This 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!...
You’re Invited! ‘Growing Up Online’ presented by Susan McLean
This is a session not to be missed! Whether your child is just starting out online or already deeply immersed, this event will empower you with the knowledge and tools to confidently support them in today’s complex digital world. 📍 Woodend Primary School Gym 📅...
Shell-ebrating a 5-Star Splash! 1 weekend to go!
Our talented musical cast has just wrapped up their first weekend of performances, and the reviews are in! We’ve had glowing 5-star reviews from audience members... and even a few 6-star shoutouts! If you haven’t had a chance to join us under the sea yet, don’t...
Woodend Year 5/6 Boys Soccer Team
On Monday, 16th June, the Woodend SAPSASA soccer team played their first round of three matches at South Adelaide Panthers Soccer Club. In the opening match, the team faced off against Reynella and secured a hard-fought victory with a 2-0 win, the game was marked...
Commemorating the Spirit of the ANZACs
Dear Families, As ANZAC Day approaches, we reflect together on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have served Australia. Their commitment, whether in past conflicts or current service, reminds us of the immense responsibilities and difficult...
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. While historically called Autism Awareness Month, we now emphasise ‘Autism Acceptance Month’ to promote inclusion and respect rather than just awareness. Today we have moved beyond raising awareness to promoting acceptance and...
Big effort from our SAPSASA Cricketers!
Last Tuesday, our Year 5 and 6 SAPSASA Boys Cricket team took on St. Martins de Porres Primary School in the second round of the statewide schools T20 Knockout competition. After winning the toss, our boys chose to field first. Despite an early wicket in the third...
Myojo visit 2026 ~ Celebrating 20 years!
On Saturday March 21st, 25 students and 4 teachers from our sister school, Myojo Gakuen, arrived from Tokyo. This year's visit was a very special one as 2026 celebrates 20 years of our connection to Myojo and our sister school relationship. What a wonderful 10 days...
Woodend PS OSHC Director Position
Dear Parents and Caregivers, I am writing to inform you that, due to a pending change in the Director position at Woodend Primary School OSHC, we have commenced the process of recruiting for this important role. An advertisement has been placed on SEEK, and we...
Changes to Young Street Garden – Term 2
The Young Street Garden is a much-loved play area, providing a quiet space for small games on the grass and sand play. Unfortunately, after our recent improvements to the Atrium building, in which the Japanese Glass House and Technologies Rooms were added and the...
A Celebration of Harmony at Woodend
Harmony Week is a highlight on the Woodend Primary School calendar - a special time when we come together to celebrate Australia’s vibrant diversity and champion inclusivity and respect. The message at the heart of Harmony Week is simple yet powerful: “Everyone...
Playgroup is here!
We are very excited to now offer a Playgroup to our families! This will take place on FRIDAY mornings during the school term for our preschool-aged children and their families. Please see flyer for more information. We hope you can join us! [pdf-embedder...
Woodend Track & Field
36 students from Years 4, 5, and 6 proudly represented Woodend at the Southern Valley Track & Field competition held at Reynella East College today. With perfect weather conditions, our students delivered an outstanding performance across all seven events...
Crossing Roads Safely – A Vital Reminder for Our Community
On Friday morning, we have been advised there was a concerning near miss on Young St involving a family and a car. Thankfully, no one was harmed, but it is a timely reminder for us all about the importance of using designated crossings and modelling safe behaviours...
Would you like to try school footy?
School Footy Registrations Just a reminder that school footy (AFL) registrations are open! You may want to give this a go and play with your school friends! Who: Year 2-6 girls and boys When: Saturday mornings in Term 2 & 3 (Starting May 23rd) Where: West...
SAPSASA Boys’ Cricket
SAPSASA Boys’ Cricket Team Secures an Exciting Win! Last Tuesday, our Year 5 and 6 Boys SAPSASA Cricket team faced Coromandel Valley Primary School in the first round of the statewide T20 knockout competition. Woodend Primary School won the toss and elected to...








































