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...
So You Think You Can’t Coach ?
Did you know that all of our after hours sport is run by parent volunteers? The parents who run our sports on a Saturday morning receive nothing more than the pleasure of being involved and participating alongside their kids. That’s what we are about at Woodend,...
Weather Policy Updated
Our Weather Policy has been updated with regard to "hot weather". The main change is from using the forecast on ABC Evening News to using the 4:00pm BOM forecast. We have also aligned with other schools in setting our maximum temperature to 36C (from 35C). This is...
Governing Council and Committees Thank You
Terrific to see a healthy number of responses to our request for involvement in Governing Council and Committees. Thank you so much for your responses. We are very pleased to say, the more the merrier. It's good to have more voices on all of our committees so...
Writers’ Week Kid’s Weekend Reminder
Reminder: Writers' Week 2015 starts this weekend and it's Kid's weekend, which will be a big hit with all the family. It should be a fun event. One featured writer is Andy Griffiths, a very popular author and a favourite of many of our students. Griffiths’ New...
Understanding Friendship, Relationships and Bullying
School is a social learning environment and one important aspect of learning relates to students developing their understandings of relationships and friendship. As our learners learn more about themselves, they should also be helping each other to be better at...
Create Time To Play
There's always a good reason to create some time for play; especially as play is important in developing creativity. Creativity is something we all enjoy, and our young ones have in bucket loads. These students in Jane Ramsey's class are having a lovely time...
Congratulations To Our Student Leaders
These students have been elected as SRC reps for their classes. They will work with the SRC leadership team (also pictured) to develop their own understandings of democratic decision making. They will learn how to discuss ideas and present their ideas to others....
Please Consider Joining Governing Council or Committees
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...
What is in a balanced lunchbox?
As the new school year commences, families return to morning routines. One routine required almost every weekday morning is packing your child’s lunchbox. Parents/caregivers ask themselves the same questions: What can I give me child today? What will they feel...
Choir Excursion
Our choir program is up and running for the year. We have had HUGE interest from students in years 5-7 interested in giving senior choir a try, with around 80 students registering to be a part of the program. Today, 50 of those students participated in our first...
Today’s Whelan / Cullen Assembly
Thank you to the students from Mrs Cullen and Ms Whelan's classes for a very entertaining assembly today. We all got a good overview of key important events that are happening at Woodend this year and it was all communicated in a creative manner. Congratulations...
Attendance – Every Day Matters
It is important that students develop regular habits of attendance. This enables them to maximise their educational opportunities and to actively participate in their learning. LATE FOR SCHOOL? There are occasions when your child is late for school. When this...
Child Protection Curriculum
In all Department for Education and Child Development sites, there is a Child Protection in Schools, Early Childhood Education and Care Services policy. Included in this policy is a requirement that all children and young people in preschools and schools will...
Good Thinking Awards Term 1 Week 4
Good Thinking Awards Congratulations to these students who have been identified by their teachers as having achieved learning success in line with our school values: Olivia & Ebony (29), Georgia & Connor (21), Tia, Cooper & Eamon (6), Kayla, Abby,...
Retirement of WCC Director: Emmy Kiriakou
Dear Families, I have attached a letter from Emmy who many of you know well. She has been Director at the Woodend Children's Centre long enough to have seen many of the children and families who are currently in years Reception to year seven at our school. Her...
Year 7 to High School Update
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It is Pedal Prix time!
Our Woodend Pedal Prix families headed to Tailem Bend yesterday for their first race in the Australian HPV Super Series. Each rider was very keen to improve on their first race time and to encourage their team members to do their personal best. Congratulations to:...
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...