Colour Run Event – all you need to know
It is nearly time for our Colour Run event: Term 4, Week 6, Friday November 22nd 2024 on the School Oval. Here is some important information about the event: TIMETABLE: START: 10:00am Rooms 9 & 10 Sheppard/Brown 10:15am Rooms 24 & 25 Guinan/Green 10:30am...
State Hiragana Reading Competition
As mentioned in a previous post, we had our team the Woodend Hiragana Heroes, Emily G, Emily M, Kaneesha and Purav, place 1st in the Southern District Hiragana Reading Competition in August, last term. By finishing first, we were invited to compete in the State...
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Dear Families, Today, our school held a Remembrance Day Ceremony, thoughtfully led by our students. It was a heartfelt event, acknowledging the sacrifices made by so many that have allowed us to enjoy the privileges we have in Australia today. The ceremony reminded...
2024 Sports Day
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2024 Woodend Sports Day. The sun was out, the atmosphere was great and it was a fantastic whole school event. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the day. The support and encouragement...
Sports Day Events and Map 2024
Sports Day Program 2024 9.00 Classes to assemble on basketball court in house colours, PLEASE BE PROMPT. National Anthem and acknowledgement to country. 9.20 Sprints Year 2-6 students (Fastest 8 boys and girls per year level) R-1 (In...
Sports Day Bake Sale
We welcome your donations of baked goods to sell on Sports Day on Friday 1st November 2024. We would also be grateful for your help selling the items on the stall. Please see this poster for more details. Thank you for your support. [embeddoc...
Southern Valley Girls AFL
Congratulations to the 4 Woodend girls who were selected in the Southern Valley AFL team for the Girls State Sapsasa Carnival. The team has just competed in a 3 day carnival where they played 9 games and finished undefeated and won the gold medal for the division 4...
STEAM Week Highlights 2024
Once again, we started Term 4 with an amazing STEAM Week at Woodend! We thoroughly enjoyed coming together as a community to celebrate STEAM Week and we trust that you and your family were engaged and inspired by the variety of experiences on offer. Thank you to...
Sports Day Menu 2024
It's nearing Sports Day and you want to make sure your child has ordered their food and drink for the day. It's also important that you know what is available for yourselves as spectators! Sports Day is on Friday 1st November 2024 (Week 3) QKR orders have opened...
Calling Woodend Artists!
YOU have an exciting opportunity to have your artwork on the cover of the Festival of Music Songbook for 2024. For 2024 one of Woodend's students was a Runner Up! Her design was featured on the back cover.. All information and forms can be found on the Festival of...
UPDATE: The sandpit area has been cleared
Dear Community, We would like to update you on the progress towards identifying the origin and nature of the mysterious egg. This afternoon, at around 2:15 pm, the egg was collected by a member of the police and has been taken away for further investigation, along...
Archaeologist’s Follow Up Statement
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Get excited! Colour Run 2024 is coming!
This year, we will be holding a School Colour-Run as our major fundraising event! Organised by our SRC and Parent Network, this event is designed to raise much needed money towards a new playground near the office. About the Program: The School Fun Run promotes...
The Case of the Mysterious Egg
An exciting discovery was made at Woodend this morning. Ken arrived at school early to find a large, unusual egg-like object in the sandpit near the gym. The egg, significantly larger than any common species in the region, has raised curiosity about its origin. As...
ArtBEAT Tickets – On sale NOW!
Our performers have been hard at work preparing for ArtBEAT 2024, a celebration of the performing arts at Woodend. Please refer to the schedule below for details about which acts will be performed at each show. All Woodend families are welcome to purchase tickets...
Welcome Back to Term Four
Dear families, As we begin the first week of Term 4, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our school community. This term is always filled with excitement and energy as we approach the end of the school year....
UPDATE – NEW DATE! Madhavi Nawana-Parker at Woodend Primary School
UPDATE - NEW DATE!!!! Please be aware the date has changed for our upcoming session with Madhavi Nawana Parker. Feel free to share with family and friends. Parents, families and community members are invited to join us for a free seminar with the...
Southern Valley Track & Field
Congratulations to the 6 Woodend students who were selected to represent Southern Valley at the State Metropolitan Track & Field Championships on Tuesday 17th September. Cleo - Shot Put Bryson - High Jump Charlie - Shot Put Elijah - Discus Jordon - Shot Put...
Woodend Shines at the Adelaide Festival Centre!
We are thrilled to share the remarkable success of our recent Festival of Music choir performance! Our talented senior choir students captivated the audience last Saturday with their beautiful voices and impeccable skills, showcasing their musical abilities,...
Success at Schools Challenge Australia!
Excitement filled the air as 70 Woodend students took to the Entertainment Centre stage on Tuesday, September 10th. They danced with elegance, power, and precision! The judges’ comments focused on how professional they looked, especially considering they were...
Wittunga Botanical Gardens Reception Excursion
On Tuesday September 10th, Reception students visited Wittunga Botanical Gardens. In our STEAM learning we have been investigating pollination, pollinating insects, animals and plants. The Wittunga Botanical Gardens provided the perfect outdoor learning environment...
School Sport Australia 12 Years and Under Netball Championships
Congratulations to Levi Marriott, a year 6 Woodend student who has represented South Australia in the under 12's Boys Netball Team. Levi has been in Melbourne competing and their team has finished the week in 2nd place. The boys played against Victoria, New South...
Get Ready for STEAM Week 2024!
It’s almost time for us to celebrate STEAM Week at Woodend Primary School! This year, we will explore how species survival is more than sustainability, as we showcase our future-focused thinking, problem-solving, and the challenge of thriving in a changing world....
Book Week Writing Challenge 2024
This year during Book Week we held a whole school 'Writing Challenge' to promote writing across the school. Students were given the writing prompt "A wonderful and magical place..." and were able to create writing pieces of their choice. Some students made books,...
Time to order your Special Lunch Treat!
Woodies Goodies Special Lunch treat for Term 3 is something new to try! See below for further details: Woodies Goodies Special Lunch Treat MILKSHAKE Tuesday 17th September (Week 9) for Reception - Year 3 Thursday 19th September (Week 9) for Years 4 - 6 ****** 3...
Under The Sea We Go! 2025 Musical Announced
After a successful 2024 season of 'We Will Rock You - Young @ Part' we are excited to announce our 2025 Musical; Disney's The Little Mermaid Junior. Please see all the current information on the attached PDF and click on the link below to register your child's...
Success at Southern District Hiragana Reading Competition
On Wednesday 8 of our 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 the event. Along with 22...
Student Leaders and the Youth Environmental Leaders Program
This year, we have 14 elected Year 6 student leaders who regularly work with our Student Representative Council (SRC) to plan and undertake student-led initiatives. The student leaders collaborate with the SRC to determine areas of focus for our projects. These...
Congratulations to Our Presenters at ‘DigiDo 2024‘
On Tuesday, 11 of our amazing students from Years 3, 5, and 6 represented our school at the 2024 DigiDo Student Led Technology Conference at Scotch College! This fantastic event brought together students from a variety of public and private schools to learn about...
Master Blaster Cricket “Come and Try”
Woodend Master Blaster Cricket Come and Try When: Thursday 12th September (Week 8) Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Cost: Free Where: Woodend Primary School Oval What we do: Modified 8 a side game of cricket using plastic equipment and modified rules, all equipment...
Now Accepting Enrolments: 2026 Places Available
Dear Families, It has been wonderful to see our new enrolments coming through. Many families have already accepted places for Reception 2026, both for Term 1 and Term 3, and we’ve also welcomed new students at other year levels during this year. ...
Special Meeting of Governing Council
Please see attached details of a special meeting for Governing Council where the 2026 Materials & Services fees will be discussed and approved. Notice of GC & Watermark [pdf-embedder...
Woodend School Netball
A huge congratulations to the Woodend girls on an outstanding Netball season. Our Year 4/5 team had an incredible run, finishing it off by winning the Division Grand Final and proudly bringing home the trophy. This is a special achievement, as it has been 18 years...
Get Ready for STEM Fest 2025!
It’s almost time for us to celebrate STEM Fest at Woodend Primary School! This year, from 13–17 October, STEM Fest will take us on a journey through the design thinking process and explore the puzzles, patterns, and possibilities of the natural world. ...
Woodend Turns 30: A 90s Celebration
Join us on Wednesday, 24 September (Week 10) as we celebrate 30 years of Woodend! Along with a special assembly and activities throughout the day, adults and children alike are invited to step back into the 90s and dress for the decade. The 1990s were all about...
DigiFest Scotch College
On Thursday 28th August, five keen technology enthusiasts from Woodend Primary School attended DigiFest at Scotch College, a unique event where students take the lead in learning, sharing their skills and knowledge. They started the day by delving into innovative...
Reception Excursion to the Wittunga Botanical Gardens
On Thursday September 4th, Reception students visited Wittunga Botanical Gardens. In our STEAM learning we have been investigating pollination, pollinating insects, animals and plants. The Wittunga Botanical Gardens provided the perfect outdoor learning environment...
Woodend Primary School turns 30 years old!
We are excited to celebrate a milestone Birthday for our school! Woodend Primary School has turned 30 years old and we would like to invite you to be part of the celebrations! We will hold Birthday festivities on: WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2025 These are the...
Woodend Athletics
On Thursday, 28th August, 34 Woodend students from Years 4–6 proudly represented our school at the Southern Valley Athletics competition. Despite some tough and wild weather conditions, every student gave their best effort and should be proud of their determination...
Scarecrows all ready for the Royal Adelaide Show!
Since Term 2, our school’s Garden Custodian team have given up some of their lunch play time to build scarecrows. The students designed, created, and decorated the scarecrows to enter in this year’s competition at the Royal Adelaide Show. We wish them luck and if...
Book Week 2025 – Book an Adventure
What a spectacular Book Week we had at Woodend Primary! The theme, "Book an Adventure," really came to life. Our annual Book Week Parade was a massive highlight! The effort and creativity put into everyone's costumes was simply amazing. We had explorers ready for...
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...











