Middle Yard Play Ground Extension
You may have noticed this extension to the play equipment in the "Middle Yard" and rightly thought: "This can't be safe!" You're right; it's not safe YET! What is happening is that we are cutting some of the concrete curbing and asphalt out to increase...
Good Thinking Awards Term 1 Week 8
Good Thinking Awards Congratulations to these students who have been identified by their teachers as having achieved learning success and positive influence on others in line with our school values: Zach, Stella & Dashiel (9), Cooper, Jessalyn, Josh &...
Woodend Recipe Book …Get Your Recipe In By 27 March!
Fresh produce from our garden makes a delicious base for our recipes Don’t miss your opportunity to contribute your favourite tried and true recipes to the Woodend Recipe Book, which is being produced as part of our 20th Birthday celebrations. To be involved in the...
The Art of Photography
Taking a photo is a most common thing. We don't think twice about most photos we take ... However if we did want to take some photos that were really impressive and did want to actually say something special about our subjects and did want to communicate something...
Learning Conversations … building our team knowledge
Our Formal Learning Conversations are occurring now until the end of the term. Look out for the booking sheet from your child’s class teacher. We invite all Parents and Caregivers to participate in these Learning Conversations. We call them Learning...
Sports Day: Attire … Program & Map Posted Here Soon… Hardcopy 26 March
Students will be allowed to have some fun with their outfits and team colours on the day, however, sun safety will still be a priority so hats and shirts/t-shirts with sleeves are mandatory. These guidelines allow for those who would like to get creative on Sports...
19 March Fee Reminder
2nd Instalment Materials & Services Charges are due Thursday, 19 March.
Pedal Prix Bingo Night Friday, 1 May in the School Gym
Come and Join in the Fun and Laughs in the School Gym for the Woodend KPOW Pedal Prix Team Entry Cost: $20 pp includes games of Bingo. Organise a table of 10. Payment and Tickets: To book a table please phone Kerri on 83226422 or email 1056.info@schools.sa.edu.au...
AFL Players Needed
Registrations for Woodend Football available NOW !!! We are urgently looking for players in years 4/5 and 6/7. If you are interested in playing Football (AFL) for Woodend this season, please collect a registration form from the office and return it ASAP or...
Soccer at Woodend 2015
For soccer to continue in 2015 we need your help. Soccer Players are needed for Under 9’s and Under 11’s. We also require coaches and team managers Under 9’s, Under 11’s and senior teams. Games are played on Saturday mornings and training is after school on a day...
2015 High School Open Days / Nights
Below is a list of Open Days/Nights for secondary schools our families usually consider. We suggest you seek out as much information as possible about the schools that might suit your child’s learning needs. we recommend families of students in Year 6 also take up...
The Importance of Imaginative Play
We are striving to create improved opportunities for creativity, curiosity, language development, cooperation, personal reflection and wonderment. Our vision for our learners is about developing these very things... Our Biodiversity and Nature Play Project is one...
Making It Real
It is really important that our students have experiences making and doing things for real, authentic purpose. Teachers strive to orchestrate learning activities that help students connect to something real and meaningful in their lives. So it was that when Cate...
Sports Day Teams, Themes, Cake Stall, Lunch Helpers
Sports Day is coming up on Friday 27 March. A program including map of event locations will be sent home (hardcopy) on Thursday 26 March. Each year we look forward to the very creative and generous efforts of our cake and biscuit makers who make wonderful...
We Love The Police Band
We always enjoy the Police Band performances and it was another delightful experience last Tuesday for quite a number of our classes. Not only were the performers very skilful and entertaining but their safety messages were also very will delivered....
Excited About Book Club Orders!
Scholastic Book Club Issue 1 orders were distributed this week and there are many excited students. Books are an important part of your children’s growth and development. The ability to read is critical to independence and personal development. The Book Club...
Auskick Registration Available Now Online
www.aflauskick.com.au Auskick will be up and running again at Woodend this year. You can register now for the 2015 season. All Registrations must be done online at www.aflauskick.com.au. For further information please email Jason King (Coordinator)...
Vacation Care – Secure Your Place!
The April Vacation Care program was released yesterday. Days are booking up fast, so be sure to get in quick to secure your...
Getting Acquainted #2
Meet our teachers: Aimee Lipczyk (Yr 6/7), Sarah Vinall (Japanese) Konnichiwa! Hello I'm Sarah (pictured above). Some of you may have heard me called Vinall sensei if I am teaching your child Japanese this year here at Woodend. I have been studying and teaching...
Support our Pedal Prix Team – KAPOW
This year Woodend Primary School is competing in the Australian Human Powered Vehicles Super Series once again. You may have heard of this series referred to as Pedal Prix. We have a wonderful group of about 18 upper primary students and their families...
Year 6/7 Aquatics 2015
On the February the 16th and 17th all the year 6/7s went to Port Noarlunga Beach for aquatics. We got to choose two activities. I chose wave skiing and fishing but wave skiing was my favourite. Wave skiing was difficult in different areas for me, like for me, it...
Woodend Birthday Celebrations
Woodend 20th Birthday Celebrations Upcoming Events for Students and Parents Logo Competition closing date 14 March Recipe Book Launch Friday 10 April Whole School Casual Day $2 A special assembly (with cake) is scheduled for 22 May, our actual birthday! Any ideas...
SAVE THE DATE ……
Woodend 20th Birthday Fair Date – Saturday 31 October Time 10am – 3pm A day full of entertainment, amusements, games, stalls, History and fun, fun, fun Stalls sites available Watch this space for further details This will not be our major fundraiser for the year....
Seaview High Visit 05/03/15
Seaview High School is situated at 78-124 Seacombe Road, Seacombe Heights. Seaview is the ideal size, not too small and not too crowed. They offer a wide range of subjects and learning opportunities for all their eager students. On Thursday March 5th, the Year 6/7...
Biodiversity and Nature Play Project Launched at the AGM 18 March
We invite all families to come along to the AGM on Wednesday 18 March in the gym, starting at 7:00 pm. Our AGM is an important event each year and we love having an audience. At the AGM important things are said about how we are going as a school and what...
Thank You To All Who Have Nominated For Governing Council And Committees
We have had a great response to our request for Governing Council and Committee reps. Karen Gunton (Governing Council Chairperson) and Brian are contacting those nominee to welcome them on board. We thank all and now announce that we have plenty of Governing...
Looking for a Singing Teacher
Instrumental Music lessons have started for our Year 3-7 students. This year we have a number of students who have expressed an interest in having individual singing lessons. Consequently we are on the look out for a vocal teacher. If you know of anyone who would...
Woodend Primary School Turns 20 This Year.
Our ‘birth date’ is 22 May and we will certainly celebrate on that date possibly with a BIG cake. We will also celebrate throughout the year with a variety of activities and commemorative items including a recipe book compiled from recipes provided from our...
Free Parent Webinar
The Department for Education has organised a free one hour parent webinar. It is entitled 'My Child and Me' and is particularly targeted for parents and caregivers of 3-12 year old children. Details attached. [embeddoc...
Entertainment Book Special – Single City Membership will be upgraded to a Multi City Membership valued at $119.99 for FREE!
Yep, that’s right! For the first time ever, anybody who purchases a $69.99 Single City Membership will be upgraded to a Multi City Membership valued at $119.99 for FREE! That’s a $50 saving and access to over 10,000 offers!!! As we are currently unable to travel...
Year 7 to High School Parent Update 11/5/2021
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Donuts … what a treat!
Showdown Donut Day at Woodend was last Wednesday 5th May and once again, proved a popular recess treat by students. Students could choose from a Crows, Port or a gluten-free, dairy-free cinnamon donut. They looked yummy and according to the students and staff,...
What’s been happening in Japanese? Kodomo No Hi
"Kodomo No Hi" is a celebration in Japan for Children's Day, which is held on May 5th every year. One aspect of the day are the koi nobori, which are flying carp, that are hung outside homes of families with children. The idea is, that Japanese children grow up to...
Congratulations Woodend Cross Country competitors!
Congratulations to all students who competed in the Southern Valley Cross Country Competition on Thursday 29th April. Woodend ended up winning the competition! Once again, it was positive to see members of the team give their personal best. A special mention to...
Mothers Day Stall proves popular again!
The students are always eager to come to the Mothers Day stall and purchase a small gift/s for their Mum or special female in their life. Once again there was a large range of gifts to choose from and much variation in prices. We are very appreciative of the time...
Living Kaurna Centre Excursion
At the end of term 1, the Reception students visited the Living Kaurna Centre. The children learnt so many new things during this excursion. We enjoyed a tour with our guide Tom, where we were taught about bush tucker, bush medicine, how objects such as shields and...
FREE WEBINAR: eSafety’s guide to parental controls
The eSafety Commissioner offers free webinars for parents and carers that explore the latest research and provide relevant, up-to-date examples of how to help children and young people to be safer online. These sessions are delivered by experts from the...
We Take a Stand Against Bullying – BULLY ZERO
“Bully Zero” Bully Prevention Workshops During the week, all students were involved in a “Bully Zero” workshop with their class. These workshops were targeted specifically to each year level and were both interactive and highly informative. The facilitators...