Usually at this time of year Class Parent Reps are seeking contact details from parents in order to create a communications list so that parents may know how to contact each other easily. This usually takes a lot of time and paper shuffling until we have lists...

A new semester has begun in The Arts, bringing new classes.As this year we are having double lessons for a semester in The Arts, swapping with Design and Technology in the other half year, the classes have now swapped. R- 2 will continue to have their Arts covered...

This year we will once again be running Drumbeat sessions for all year 5 students. The sessions will be run for 8 weeks each term with a class performance at the end. The sessions will involve 10-14 boys followed by a session for 10 - 14 girls on Friday afternoons....

We would love to have your input … We have a small number of vacancies for Governing Council members and there are also opportunities for you to be involved in committees without being on Governing Council. We are keen to work with you so please nominate by filling...

Throughout the year students will be engaging with the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) which is mandated in every school. The teachers delivering the program have received explicit training in the Curriculum. It is a Department for Education and...

Meet our Teachers and other Parents and Caregivers (and students) While teachers have already met quite a number of parents and caregivers, we do look forward to having the opportunity on Acquaintance Night to meet with all families together to communicate our...

We are looking forward to getting classes started with the Kitchen Garden Program next week. Our specialists, Amanda and Monina are conducting an information session this Wednesday 10 Feb at 9:00 am. We invite any parents who would like to find out more about...

As you would know our school supports a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program as an approach to complementing our school resources and enhancing the use of digital technology on our school network. It is our aim that digital technology is used to promote powerful...

We experienced sunshine, wind and rain for our start back this week but it did not deter us from welcoming our new students and families to Woodend. On our visits to classes we chatted to many new students and there was a range of emotions from nervous to excited...

Traditionally we have called for class parent reps from each class to help liaise with the class families, welcome new school community members and be a first point of contact with parents for the class teacher. The reps have also met twice per term with Brian...

This year we are once again very excited about helping our students meet the learning challenges ahead. You'll hear us talking about more about developing Powerful Learners; an important element of our Learning Improvement Plan. We are determined to make some...

We welcome all those who wish to support learning at our school by volunteering. We have requirements that volunteers need to fulfil before they may work with students. We also have limits on how many volunteers are required at any time. When the opportunity...

December, January and February are big harvesting months in our Kitchen Garden and we are inviting families to come along and take part in the harvest. Our Garden and Kitchen specialists, Amanda and Monina are usually very active in the garden, during the...

Volunteer Award for 2015 presented to David Ranger. We thank David for his strong contribution over the past 10 years, as a volunteer in classes, camps and outside hours activities; on committees; as Governing Council Treasurer; and as police liaison officer....

School Begins Monday 1 February 2016 Reception Students Dismissed At 12:30 pm During The First Week of Term 1, 2016 Between 12:30 pm And 4:00 pm Each Day In Week 1 Term 1, 2016, Meetings Between Reception Teachers And Parents BYOD Christmas shopping? Remember...

Watch us (including our own Haidi Sutherland) on Get Dirty With Milton tonight on Channel 44 at 7:00 pm. You can also catch it on Youtube...

  Congratulations to all our Year 7 students. We are sad to see you moving on but wish you all the best in your future learning and relationships. We love the way you conducted yourselves as learners and citizens. Our younger students really could look up to...

A big thank you to Jess Ottewell for putting together this lovely video summary of our school community event. Thank you to all the performers, students and adults, who helped make it was great fun night....

Early Dismissal 2:05 pm Friday 11 December School Begins Monday 1 February 2016 Reception Students Dismissed At 12:30 pm During The First Week of Term 1, 2016 Between 12:30 pm And 4:00 pm Each Day In Week 1 Term 1, 2016, Meetings Between Reception Teachers And...

  It's hard to believe how quickly the past 12 years have gone by. When Fay started at Woodend as Deputy Principal I was in my second year as Principal here and we quickly developed a good rapport and an understanding of how to work together to be a strong...

Ali has been at Woodend for 15 years and during that time has taught more students than anyone else at the school. Through Ali's tremendous efforts the Japanese program is a very strong and vibrant program at our school. Ali has been a very collaborative teacher,...

Please refer to the letter distributed via the term 2 Student Report blog post. Information regarding classes for next year has already been printed and will be distributed...

We had a lovely Thank You Morning Tea last Friday. At that event we formally acknowledged, that which we hope all volunteers feel is evident in the culture of the school: that we highly valued all the efforts, big and small, generously given, for the benefit...

Despite initial uncertainty with the weather - the heat, the wind, the potential for thunderstorms, our Annual Christmas Event turned out to another huge success! This has to be one of our favourite community events of the year and this year was no exception....

We all love our Annual Christmas Event. The family picnic on the oval is a highlight of the year. We look forward to it being another great event this Monday 7 December. Here is the program. Please take particular note of the key points mentioned at the...

This year's graduation is rapidly approaching. Our graduating students have been extremely busy rehearsing their creative dances for the farewell assembly and their formal dances for the graduation ceremony. The dances are looking fabulous and we have all been...

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...

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Dear parents and caregivers, It was indeed a lovely sight to see parents at our recent sports day, which I know the teachers and students both appreciated. After such a long time without parents at school events, it was such a delight to see. It was so lovely to...

The eSafety Commissioner has been established to help safeguard Australians at risk from online harms and to promote safer, more positive online experiences. There are 6 main areas of focus to the commissioner's role and one area is providing online safety...

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Professionals, parents and carers are invited to join a free online seminar to discuss helpful ways to support children and young people adversely affected by change and loss. Hosted by The MacKillop Institute, Seasons for Growth Programs. Tuesday 16 November 2021...