Parent Feedback for 2026 Class Placement (only if required)
Dear Parents and Caregivers, We are set to begin the class placement process in preparation for the 2026 school year. This is a complex task involving teachers and the school leadership team to place each child in a learning environment that supports them to be...
A Warm Welcome to Term 4: Helpful Reminders
Dear Families, The beginning of Term 4 ushers in an exciting time, with many wonderful celebrations that bring our community together to celebrate learning, the arts, sports, the festive season, and another year of working together to help our young people...
Woodend were Stars on Stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre!
On Monday, the 15th of September, we took nearly 100 Woodend students to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for this year's Festival of Music Stars in the Arena. With 70 senior choir students from Years 5 and 6 ready to sing their hearts out, and 23 students from...
Celebrating Woodend Primary School’s 30th Birthday!
What a fabulous day we had celebrating the 30th Birthday of Woodend Primary School! A huge thank you to students, staff, families, and past community members who joined us to mark this special milestone. The day commenced with an Assembly in the school gym, where...
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...
Year 4/5 Camp Adventures
This term started with a burst of excitement as the Year 4/5 team headed straight into camp at Arbury Park Outdoor School in the very first week. In our class, we have been learning about the South Australian learning dispositions and what it means to be a lifelong...
Woodend AFL
Congratulations to the Year 5/6 girls and boys who proudly represented Woodend in Round 1 of the Statewide AFL competition today at Westminster. Both teams played two games against St Peters Woodlands and Westminster, and it was fantastic to see the players...
2026 Sports Day Results
The 2026 Sports Day will certainly be remembered for years to come, with wild weather, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of fun enjoyed by students, staff, and families. Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2026 Sports Day. Whether you were...
The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre
On Friday 8 May, the Year 3/4 classes (Rooms 24, 25, 7 and 8) visited the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre for a rich and engaging cultural experience. Students were welcomed with a smoking ceremony, where many chose to breathe in the fragrant herbs as part of...
Friday, 22 May 2026 is National Walk Safely to School Day!
Why We’re Walking to School This Friday—And How to Do It Safely As parents, we all know the morning rush can sometimes feel a bit like a marathon—packing lunches, hunting for lost shoes, and navigating the busy school drop-off zone. But this week, we have a perfect...
Wellbeing and Engagement Collection
Our year 4-6 students have been invited to take part in the Wellbeing and Engagement Collection survey. The survey is open until the end of week 5 of term 2 (Friday 29 May 2025). Purpose of the survey Young people’s wellbeing is an important part of how they learn...
Thank you to our volunteers!
SPORTS DAY A sincere thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and support to help our Sports Day run so smoothly. We appreciate your willingness to assist with any of the following: setting up for the day supporting teachers with events cooking the BBQ...
Links to learning at the Zoo!
Our Year 2 students have enjoyed taking their learning to the zoo this term! They have been learning from the Science, Technologies, Geography, English and Arts curriculum with a particular focus on Biological Sciences to enrich their experiences at their visit to...
Sports Day – Updated Program
We are excited and looking forward to our annual Sports Day event this Friday. Due to the current weather forecast, an alternative Sports Day timetable has been prepared. The number of class activities has been reduced to provide the best opportunity to complete...
Henny Penny Hatching Program
There has been plenty of 'cheep cheep cheep' noises coming from our Reception classrooms this past fortnight. We have, once again, enjoyed watching the chickens pipping, hatching, growing and changing as they hatched out of their eggs. Throughout the program,...
Board Game Expo 2026
It was wonderful to see so many families engage with our first Board Game Expo for 2026. The morning was a celebration not only of the students’ final products, but also of the learning journey that brought them to life. Throughout the process, students...
‘Little Sprouts at Woodend’ Playgroup begins!
Friday mornings in the hall is the place to be! We loved having our "little sprouts" - our younger members of our Woodend community and their families, come for a play on Fridays! Playgroup offers a fantastic opportunity for children to grow and build their skills,...