Staff will be continuing work on Learning Design Assessment and Moderation.

Can You Help ? Each week our children at Woodend are able to participate in the Commonwealth Bank School Banking Program. This initiative is made possible by a selection of volunteers from the Parent Network. At this stage we have approx 254 children enrolled in...

Our partnership of schools has a number of projects in place to support schools to ensure every learner is engaged, stretched and achieving. One project is our Student Voice in Learning Project. The purpose of our focus in this area comes from the understanding...

This year we have had just one significant bout of a stomach virus and we worked very hard to minimise its impact on students and families. Once it had dissipated, we reviewed our strategies and looked at the possible improvements that may assist in future. As a...

We have feasted on a range of literacy experiences this week! The students and staff have been privileged to work with quality authors: Phil Cummings, Amanda Graham and Danielle Clode. Each author shared their journey, their struggles and successes and showed...

Please find below, dates for our student free days and school closure days for the remainder of the year. Student Free Days Friday 9th June Friday 1st September Friday 22nd September On these student free days staff will be working on Learning Design and Moderation...

We have a number of spaces available in the following sports which start next week: Indoor soccer - Monday night T-Ball - Tuesday night Badminton - Wednesday Please return forms to the front office asap. Thanks Sharyn

On Thursday 4th May we went to Urrbrae High School. We went with year 1 and 2 classes to learn about farm animals. We also went by bus. When we got there we sat on the grass to eat recess and put our bags away. After that we met the students in the shed. In the...

We hope you have enjoyed some time with your children during the holidays and are looking forward to another productive term. Staff are looking forward to working with students consolidating and building on the learning so far. Please see the school calendar for...

UPDATE: Our AUTUMN Market Day will now be held on Sunday May 28 from 9am – 12 noon. Our Market Day is a new event this year --- open to the entire community! Book in a stall or attend on the day! Hot Drinks + Cold Drinks Sausage Sizzle Fairy Floss Baked Goods FREE...

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Reminder: Early Dismissal (2:05pm) on Friday for the last day of term. It's been a great first term and much has been happening at Woodend. Learning Conversations: Teachers highly valued recent opportunities to meet with students and their families to discuss...

To volunteer at Woodend Primary School, you have been required to complete a Volunteer Induction workshop (this is the RAN-EC training). The Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) has now made available an online induction session for volunteers...

You will soon notice that we have a new 'Koala' crossing in Edward Beck Drive. A 'Koala' crossing has flashing lights as opposed to the current 'Emu' crossing where student put the flags out. The 'Emu' crossing will remain on Young St. Monitors have had training in...

What a fabulous 9 days we had with our visiting Myojo friends. The students were welcomed into our classrooms and made to feel very welcome. They enjoyed Sports Day, an excursion to the Adelaide Central Market with the Year 6/7 classes, bush dancing with Ms...

It’s that time of the year to finalise teams for the upcoming 2017 School Netball Season, so this is your last chance for your child to nominate to play. All girls and boys from Year 2 to Year 7 are eligible to play. Games start in Term 2, week 2, Tuesday 9th May...

Week 7, the Year 5's went to Aquatics at Port Noarlunga. One day the weather was cool and the other day was perfect. We went on the bus and participated in safety talks, boogie boarding and swimming but unfortunately the weather made the water murky so we did not...

Congratulations to the following 7 students: Thomas, Tamsyn, Zoe, Lilly, Ava, Georgia and Jayden who represented our Southern Valley district at the State Metro Championships. To gain a place into the district team they all competed representing Woodend in a local...

Congratulations to our Reception children who presented their first assembly for our school community today. Room 4 & Room 12 https://youtu.be/6xMKhzqAG_s Room 3 & Room 11 https://youtu.be/LCo9X92ncXk [gallery columns="1" size="large"...

Sheena-Margot and Dylan from our Kitchen Garden Program will hold a market stall next Wednesday, 24 August, after school (3.10pm) in front of the kitchen. Produce available includes marmalades & jams, pickled beetroot, dehydrated fruits, plants and eggs from...

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...

Over the next two terms we are trialling a new format for assemblies. Each assembly will be presented by year level groups to two smaller audiences. This idea was proposed by SRC in 2021 and will be reviewed at the end of the year. A big thank you to our year 5/6...

Hi all Last term we received some questions from parents/carers and students regarding the Canteen. We thought we would answer them here. What items do we sell over the counter at recess and lunch times? We sell a range of items over the counter to students and...

A special invitation is extended to families to join us for our 2022 Book Week Parade. Theme: ‘Dreaming with eyes open…’ Students and staff are invited to dress up. Be inspired by this year’s theme or dress as character from a story or book. Date: Friday 26th...

Planning for mid-year intake in preschools in 2023 has progressed during the break and I can advise that the registration of interest process for mid-year intake into preschool in 2023 commences from Term 3 2022. Mid-year intake in preschools: Mid-year intake will...

WOODEND CHILDREN’S CENTRE 2023 preschool enrolments now open!! We are a full time Department for Education centre offering a 15hr/week preschool program for children in their year prior to attending school. Session groups in 2023 will be on Monday/Tuesday and...

TROTT PARK KINDERGARTEN – Don’t forgot to enrol your child now for 2023 We are a full time Department for Education Kindergarten offering a preschool program - Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 2.45pm and alternate Fridays 8:30am to 1:30pm. 8 Hessing Crescent, Trott...

Student Free Day Monday 25 July Staff will be involves in professional learning at school. School resumes for students on Tuesday 26 July