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...
Whole School Photo Days Tuesday, 21 July & Friday, 24 July 2026
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN ON: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 or Friday, 24 July 2026 ORDER NOW go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code X65 723 295 Due to our large numbers, photos will be taken over 2 days. Teachers will have a list at the end of the week...
Smartwatches and Wearable Devices at School
A reminder to all families that smartwatches and other wearable technology fall under our Student Use of Mobile Phones and Personal Devices Policy. That means:If the device can send or receive messages or calls, or connect to the internet (e.g. Apple Watch, Samsung...
Year 5/6 Girls AFL
The Woodend girls displayed fantastic spirit and determination during their three AFL games yesterday at Westminster in Round 1 of the Statewide Schools Competition. They started on a high with a win against Westminster before narrowly falling short against...
Cancel the Cancer
On Friday, 4th July, the Woodend Primary School community is coming together for a student led special event to raise funds for the Cancer Council. This fun and meaningful day “Cancel the Cancer” is all about showing support for people affected by cancer —...
Positive Behaviours for Learning at Woodend
Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) is an educational approach that focuses on promoting and reinforcing behaviours that enhance students’ ability to engage and succeed in their learning environment. It involves setting clear expectations for behaviour,...
A favourite Special Lunch is coming!
Woodies Goodies Special Lunch Day Pizza Slab and Fruit Box Wednesday 25th June 2025 On Wednesday 25th June (Week 9) we will have a Special Lunch Day! Due to popular demand, we have the return of the Pizza Wraps and a Fruit Box! Previously called “Pizza Wraps",...
Sea the Magic Live – The Little Mermaid Jnr Tickets on Sale!
🎭 It’s Showtime! 🎭Woodend Primary School proudly presents:The Little Mermaid Jr. Dive under the sea with our incredible cast of 48 talented students from Years 4–6, who have poured their hearts into bringing this magical musical to life! With dazzling costumes,...
Woodend Boys AFL
Woodend played in round 1 of the Statewide AFL Competition today at the Colonel Light Gardens Football Club. The team played two games against Colonel Light Gardens and Highgate. In both games the Woodend team gave it their best effort and worked hard against...
Reconciliation Week at Woodend Primary School
Reconciliation Week at Woodend Primary School has been a vibrant and meaningful celebration of learning, connection, and respect. This year, our focus centred on the deep relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Country. Across all...
Stay Up to Date with Woodend News and Calendar!
Strong communication and genuine partnerships with families help our school community thrive. As part of our ongoing commitment to making information easily accessible for families, you may have noticed that late last year our website was redeveloped. This timely...
Rugby League
Woodend participated in the Southern Valley Year 5/6 Rugby League competition today. The team played well as a team and improved in every game. Woodend won the Overall Values Award and represented the school really well. Congratulations boys on your success and...
Woodend Cross Country
What a fantastic day at the Southern Valley Cross Country! 🏃♀️☀️ Congratulations to the 51 students who proudly represented Woodend. With beautiful sunshine and a challenging course at Thalassa Park, it was a great day for Cross Country running. For many students,...
Student Absence SMS phone number has changed
Our Student Absence SMS phone number has changed to 0428 407 850. This number can also be found on the Contact Us page of the school website and on the footer of any page on the school...
A Seussical Night of Fun!
Get ready for a wonderfully wacky night of Musical Bingo, inspired by our musical production of Seussical Jr! Join us for a Seuss-tacular fundraiser filled with music, rhymes, and plenty of laughter. Instead of numbers, listen out for your favourite tunes and...
Woodies Goodies Canteen Sports Day Information
Here is all you need to know about Sports Day from our friendly Woodies Goodies canteen staff: Sports Day - Friday 15 May 2026 MENU The Sports Day Sausage Sizzle is the popular Sports Day lunch item! There are...
Playgroup begins this Friday!
We are very excited to begin our very own playgroup called "Little Sprouts at Woodend"! This will take place each FRIDAY, beginning this Friday 1st May 2026 from 9.00 - 10.15am in the school hall (OSHC building). The exception is Friday 15th May - no Playgroup due...
Mother’s Day Gift Stall
Mother's Day is held on Sunday May 10, 2026. Leading up to this special day, children can purchase a gift/s at our Woodend Mother's Day stall for their special person/s. Please see further details within this blog post. [pdf-embedder...
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...







































