Are we there yet? How much longer? These were just a few of the questions asked multiple times as we commuted the 1159km to Canberra. Surprisingly it took a lot longer than what we had originally thought when completing our prior mapping task. What an exciting...

We are looking forward to our Science Expo tonight and hope you are planning to come. All Science Expo items will be set up in the Gym, Library, Kitchen, Atrium, Studio and Yonder (the open space between rooms 27-30) Thank you to all families who have wondered,...

Please note: This survey will be closing at midnight on Sunday October 29th. Dear parents/caregivers, Following on from the previous survey about our Woodend Sports Day, we would like to get further feedback about possible preference in regards to how we move...

Science Week has started with a bang! Well ... maybe not a bang but a reaction! Some classes spent time with 'real' scientists from South Australia's Tall Poppy Program and Flinders University. On Monday, the year 6/7's had the opportunity to work with Dr...

Since the beginning of Term 1 students in room 11 have been keeping a 'Gratitude Journal'. The journals are not intended to look attractive and be decorative, each student journal is like a log book of all of the things they have been grateful for so far this year....

Thanks to families who have contributed to the Design-Athon so far. All Design-Athon money is due at the end of this week..  

Congratulations to Isaiah Brown who won the High Jump at State Athletics Day yesterday with a jump of 153cm. Isaiah will now compete in the SAPSASA Track and field Team at the School Sport Australia Championship. We wish him all the...

This Friday is the last day of term 3 and students will be dismissed at 2.05pm. Term 3 has flown by and has been packed with varied learning experiences for our students. Three bus loads of 130 year 6/7 students and staff set of for Canberra this morning after a...

Many thanks to our instrumental music students and teachers who treated us with a variety of musical performances last Tuesday evening. In different rooms around our school, families enjoyed performances on flute, clarinet, keyboard, brass, guitar and drums....

SCIENCE WEEK EXPO Thursday 19/10/17 6 - 7pm & Friday 20/10/17 9.00am - 3.00pm Have you started thinking about Science for our Science Expo? The Expo encourages parents and children to have fun and together, become scientists. We look forward to seeing...

Just a quick blog to say how impressed I am with the students at the disco tonight. They are having a great deal of fun and should sleep well when they get home. They were all so keen while waiting to go inside the gym and as parents will attest, quite noisy and...

On Wednesday September 13th, Woodend took 4 teams to Woodcroft PS to compete in the 14th annual Hiragana Reading Competition. After holding run offs here at school, our 4 teams had been practicing every day, getting ready to compete against 7 other schools from the...

On Monday, 25 September students from our school will soon be heading to Canberra for an education tour of the National Capital. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture,...

On Wednesday the 13th of September our school competed in the Volleyball State Finals competition at Mars Sporting Complex. We had 15 year 6/7 students which involved one girls team and 2 boys teams. These teams performed very well at the metropolitan competition...

Monday 16 - Friday 20 October 2017 (Term 4 Week 1) is Woodend's celebration of all things Science. Our Science Week provides opportunities for students to enjoy and develop an understanding of important science concepts and processes and the applications in our...

In between showers on the morning of Thursday 7 September, we celebrated the official opening of the Outdoor Shop Fronts. The students had the opportunity to meet members of the Grounds Committee who were instrumental in making the shops. These members worked...

On Wednesday 6th of September our school competed in the Southern Valley District Athletics Day at Santos Stadium. 40 students from year 4-7 attended the day and represented our school in a great way. We competed against 11 other schools in the Southern Valley...

Our Music Night will be held on Tuesday, 19 September. This year we will be continuing with our previous format, using three areas to help keep the night moving along at an entertaining pace. 5:30pm - 6:30pm Paul Henson has arranged for most of his guitar students...

Each year schools from the district compete in an Inter school Hiragana Challenge. This involves Year 7 students, competing in teams of 4, to show their knowledge of the Japanese alphabet. We have had much success in the past. This year we are able to take 4 teams...

Schools Sports Disco   Years R – 7 6:00pm – 8:00pm Friday, 15 September in the Gym $5.00 per ticket Dress Attire – Neat and Casual Playing all the greatest hits Drink included Tickets on sale in the meeting room from Monday, 11 September from 8.30am-8.55am...

Whole School Fundraiser for Week 8 this term Monday, 11 September - Friday, 15 September Have you started to collect sponsors? Please collect as many sponsors as you can. Sponsorship forms have gone home...more forms are available...

Twenty five Year 6/7 students from our school competed in the SAPSASA Volleyball competition on Monday the 28th of August at Marion Fitness and Leisure Centre. We had 5 teams who competed in a round robin competition throughout the day. All teams played 4 games and...

What a great turnout for our Book Week Parade, despite the cold weather. There were so many fantastic costumes worn by students, staff, parents, friends and the Kindy kids, which made our parade very special....as we Escaped to Everywhere. Thank you for your...

Thank You Firstly, a big thank you for all of the workers who made last night a great success. Our teachers, students, canteen staff and helpers plus sound technician and all those people who helped by putting our bins in place and ensuring that afterwards...

  6:30 Announcements 6:35 Lily, Stephanie, Lianna, Sophie, Gabby, Ava National Anthem 6:40 Xzavier - Room 09 Texas Rock 6:45 Students - Room 25 Santa Tell Me 6:50 Room 04 Reindeer Hokey Pokey 6:55 Kindy Performance Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes / Taba Naba...

We have valued and appreciated the strong level of community support throughout 2022. Our volunteers have again worked so hard this year, generously giving their time, energy and ideas for the benefit of our school. It may be organising or helping out in...

Congratulations to our year 2 classes who presented their assemblies for our school community today. Room 6 & Room 24 https://youtu.be/91i3rYi2UDE Room 8 & Room 30...

Update for Concert and Fireworks - more information about the Super Family Event. Please note that the Canteen BBQ is meat sausages, along with onion and bread. If you are unable to eat meat sausages, I suggest bringing other food to eat for tea. While there will...

A Casual Clothes Day has been organised for Wednesday the 7th of December (Week 8) to help raise money for the fireworks for our End-Of-Year Celebration Night. We love having the fireworks to celebrate with our Woodend Community. Each year we try to fund the...

Congratulations to our year 4 and year 4/5 classes who presented their assembly for our school community today. Room 1 & Room 2 https://youtu.be/XN2azWnOs3E Room 9 & Room 10...

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Some keen student gardeners have been nurturing this carrot in our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden. This carrot, seemed to growing to be quite a size, although not as easy to measure whilst growing underground. Last Wednesday 9/11 was the time for the long...

STATE BASKETBALL During last month the Year 5/6 girls Basketball team competed against some strong opposition in the State finals and we are very proud of their efforts. They all deserve commendation for making it this far in Basketball. Game 2 - we played Eastern...

Dear families, as you are hearing on the news, many schools have no power and will not one open on Monday. However we do have power and so we will be open as usual in the morning. Unless something untoward happens during the night, please consider school at Woodend...

Parent Forum The Parent Forums are an initiative established to inform and engage parents or carers about the services and support available for children and young people with a disability and to provide an opportunity to listen to the voices of their families. The...