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...

My name is Declan and I'm visiting from the USA. At the end of last year, my parents decided I was going to be in Australia for a term of school. My first reaction was “I'm going to a desert filled with huge deadly kangaroos, koalas, and people who say g’day mate!”...

A big thank you to Josh Anderson for the aerial photos taken from his drone!

Vinall Sensai and Keiko Sensai would like to draw your attention to this wonderful family holiday opportunity to celebrate a special Japanese day. On the last day of the school holidays, Sunday 1 May, there will be “Kodomo no hi Japan Festival” (known as...

On Monday the 4th of April we were very lucky to have the Port Adelaide Football Club come to our school to speak at a special assembly and run an after school football training session for our school football players. 5 Port Power AFL listed players came to visit...

Please see information attached about free parent webinars presented by Calm Kid Central and Developing Minds Clinical Child Psychologist Kirrilie Smout. Learn to help children with a tendency towards worry or anxiety. Parenting Webinars 2022...

Thank you to all who have shown patience and found creative solutions for drop off and pick up with the heavy traffic and congestion around the school at the moment. Marion Council have advised that Berrima Road will have one lane reopened to traffic beginning next...

We are sharing this information on behalf of our friends at Credit Union SA as part of our School Community Rewards program. This offer is available to all members of our school community, if you would like to learn more, please reach out to Credit Union...

It is that time of the year again where we have a Special Showdown Donut Recess! These treats have been very popular even if your child does not follow the football. The donuts are yummy! We are also having a Casual Day on this day. See the details below....

“Our friends at Credit Union SA have two exciting Easter giveaways coming soon! Follow the School Community Rewards Facebook and Instagram pages for updates on how to enter. We are sharing this competition as part of our School Community Rewards...

Wellbeing and Engagement Collection (WEC) 2022 - Parent Letter[62]

Formal Learning Conversations (or Interviews) are an important element of our reporting process and build on partnerships with teachers, students and families to ensure successful learning. These conversations are occurring in classes this term from Monday 28/3 -...

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Please find attached a flyer from the City of Marion Council, informing the community about road safety and specific road rules around schools. We remind all families that it is important to use designated crossing areas. Please make the effort to use the crossing,...

We are proud to share our newly developed school vision and values. Our values and the statements that support them represent the importance of respect, community, acceptance, care, wellbeing, resilience, responsibility and teamwork described by our school...