The school jump rope team High Velocity has just completed a very successful performance schedule of schools on the Fleurieu Peninsula and Murray Bridge. School visits provide a fabulous opportunity for our team to showcase their amazing rope skills and...

We had a wonderful experience on 10 June as students from Don Zampogna and Merry Whelan's classes provided numerous entertaining and edifying "Fringe" type performances in multiple venues for classes across the school to enjoy. It was a fantastic experience for...

Our major fundraiser for the year, a ‘Codeathon’ is next week! The Codeathon will take place on Wednesday 22 and Friday 24 June. We are hopeful Woodend families will generously support this fundraiser. The money raised will provide some exciting and different...

Teachers make many adjustments to differentiate the learning program and support student learning success. We have commenced a ten week period where teachers across Australia are monitoring and recording their adjustments, which provide a national picture...

On Monday 30 May, 12 Year 7s represented Woodend at an inter school Japanese Quiz afternoon. They were placed in teams with students from other schools. This was a great opportunity to share their knowledge with other students and also learn some new things from...

We hope that every student will look back in years to come and remember that they got their hands dirty and planted something in their school grounds at the end of May 2016. We were investing in every student making connections with their spaces, their buddies,...

Governing Council last week approved increases in OSHC and Vacation Care fees. All OSHC users have been informed of these increases via email, however, we are aware that the timeline for notification of this increase was very short. Consequently we are pushing...

Students can enjoy the excitement of riding a human powered vehicle (HPV) and compete in our school team against other schools in the PEDAL PRIX competition. Pedal Prix is a very special opportunity for parents and children to work together. For students it...

Come in to the Uniform Shop to grab a bargain. All Track Pants and Bootleg Flares have been reduced to $15 Gold Polos still available for $15. Uniform Shop Opening Hours Wednesday 3.00 - 3.30pm Thursday 9.00 - 9.30am Friday 9.00 -...

This year Woodend along with our local partnership of schools and pre-schools continues our involvement in the Local Partnerships Teaching for Effective Learning (TfEL) PILOT. Our students will continue the exciting and innovative work co-designing learning...

Each year at Woodend our major fundraiser is an ‘athon’, which is organised and run by a class or two (or three!), to raise money for programs and improvements to our school. This year, rooms 17, 18 and 25 will be coordinating a ‘CODEathon’ during the week...

We want students to be involved in planting so that they remember they created this impact on our school environment. For this to happen we need help. This is a buddy class activity and about 36 plants per two classes need to be planted. Every class needs...

On Tuesday, 17 May, 32 Woodend students participated in the Southern Valley District Cross Country event. It was a great day for all involved and our students gave their best effort in their races. Our students have had 6 weeks of training on Thursday mornings...

We love our new gates that have been constructed with great skill and care by Scott and Rob Gill and Owen McIver. We really appreciate their superb effort and great expertise they applied to create a lovely asset for the school. We are so grateful for the...

All classes will participate in a major planting around our oval on 30 and 31 May. The grounds committee is working hard to prepare for our major planting of indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses for our Nature Play and Biodiversity Project. We have purchased...

Come into the uniform shop to grab a bargain on Gold Polos. All long and short sleeve gold polos are on sale for $15 each. Most sizes available. Uniform Shop Opening Hours - Wednesday 3.00-3.30pm Thursday 8.30-9.00am Friday ...

National Walk Safely to School Day is this Friday 20 May. Now in its 17th year, this annual event, encourages us to walk and commute safely to school. We see it as a community event and would like to see as many families involved in order to promote Road Safety,...

For a while now we have communicated our focus on developing students' social and emotional capabilities as a means of increasing their achievement levels. We know that we can engage learners in activities to develop the brain's Executive Function. Developing...

As we try to develop more intellectual stretch for our children, what we say to them and what we don’t say, become increasingly important. How might we promote greater discussion and thinking as children engage in mathematical activities at home and at school? You...

Many of the year 3 /4/5 classes will be involved in HANDS ON Chemical Science activities this week here at school. Each of these classes will be involved in a 90 minute session. This will be a fabulous opportunity for students to engage in a range of high quality...

Tuesday 31 May for Years Rec-4 Wednesday, 1 June for Years 5-7 Choice of two toppings: Bolognaise Sauce & Cheese or Ham, Cheese & Coleslaw $5.00 each Potatoes can be ordered by using Qkr! – Phone App (Click on Qkr! payments on the newsblog menu above or go...

Our new Woodend Canteen Winter Menu not only has a new look, it has become a seasonal menu! You will find some changes to suit the cooler weather over these next 2 terms. The changes to the menu are based on: improving nutrition, popular choices and availability....

We thank our volunteers for the fabulous contribution you make to our wonderful school and for the way you model good community thinking. Your impact on others, and particularly on our students is highly valued and appreciated. Here is a special message from...

Please note: Governing Council has approved a student free day on Friday 3 June. Teachers will be working on the Australian Curriculum and moderation, deepening our understanding of how the big ideas grow through the curriculum and engaging in a moderation...

  We are launching a fantastic fundraising opportunity through Credit Union SA. School Community Rewards is simple for new and current members of Credit Union SA and will give a direct financial benefit to the school without costing you a thing. Information...

We look forward to another productive term; one where our students will be consolidating their learning and building on the strong efforts so far. Please see the school calendar for term events, including: NEP reviews, excursions, performances, workshops and our...

We welcome Kate Washington, our new garden specialist, pictured (right) with Amanda Whitrod, our Kitchen Specialist. Kate will start the term with visits to class, during the scheduled garden session times for Weeks 1&2. This will give Kate a chance to get...

Jeannette Scapens (left) pictured with Chris Dinham, our teacher librarian. At a special morning tea on Friday Jeannette was presented with a lovely commemorative book created by our teachers and students. Jeannette has been a valued member of our library team...

` Luka, Aidan, Libby and Anisa reading their war letters from the Gallipoli trenches! ANZAC Day is a day to unite all Australians in remembering those who serve and die in war. ANZAC DAY day is a time for understanding about peace and war and how some may...

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Last Day of the School Year – Early Dismissal – 2.05pm School resumes on Monday 31 January 2022 2022 Proposed Pupil Free Days and School Closure Day Dates Tuesday 15/3/22 SFD (Week 7, Term 1) Adelaide Cup long weekend Friday 10/6/22 SFD (Week 6, Term 2) Queen's...

We have valued and appreciated the strong level of community support, which has enriched our students’ learning experiences throughout 2021. Despite the restrictions of covid, there have been well over 100 parents and caregivers who have volunteered in some...

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We are very fortunate here at Woodend Primary to have a long-term Sister School relationship and exchange with Myojo Elementary School in Tokyo. Myojo students and staff have been visiting Woodend since 2008, when we began the home-stay program. We have been very...

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We are now taking enquiries about instrumental music lessons with our private providers in 2022. These lessons have a weekly cost and occur during school times. All payments and ongoing communication about lessons takes place between parents/caregivers and the...

This term we have been very fortunate to have the wonderful opportunity to have a Zoom lessons with our sister school, Myojo Gakuen and their Year 4 and 5 classes. Four classes were able to have the opportunity and connect with a class and have our own mini online...

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Vacancies for Occasional Care at Woodend Children's Centre. Children aged between 1 & 2 years old 3 Hour sessions Monday & Tuesday mornings available Enquires on 38221069  

Today, as a school, we gathered to show our respect to all those who have served in the war, particularly those members of our school community who have served their country in times of war and those who have family members who have served. We also acknowledged...