Last Thursday 6th March, our Year 5/6 boys team hosted Tatachilla Lutheran College in SAPSASA Cricket Round 1. Woodend won the toss and fielded first. Our team had a good start with an early wicket by Harry and a spectacular boundary catch from Tazzie. We fielded...

On Thursday 6/3/25 we will wrap up a fun and engaging Disability Inclusion Week with a casual day. The theme is 'Wear what makes you comfortable'. Your child might like to wear PJs, dress ups, lounge wear, casual clothes, sports uniform, school uniform....anything...

Here is a list of items that are available over the counter at recess and lunchtime. Below you can see the items and prices. We try our best to make as many of our 'over the counter' and 'menu' items, homemade. Our mac and cheese, lasagne, vegan pasta, pizzas,...

Would you like to know more about one of Woodend's School Sports? Simply click on the sport to find out more! [embeddoc url="https://woodendprimaryschool.edublogs.org/files/2025/03/School-Sport-advert-2025.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]

Governing Council Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 6:30pm in the Staffroom Dear parents/caregivers Woodend School Governing Council is seeking parents and caregivers to join as parent representatives. There are parent/caregiver...

Here is some information to better understand processes regarding the Canteen: Lunch orders can be placed on the QKR app or cash in a brown paper bag with your child's order and classroom number clearly written on the bag QKR closes off at 8:55am each morning for...

Week 6 is Disability Inclusion Week at Woodend Primary School. Next week we celebrate all of the diverse ways that we learn, and how learning and thinking differently makes us special. Throughout the week students will be engaging in a range of activities to...

The 2025 NAPLAN window is approaching, with the first test scheduled for Wednesday the 12th of March, followed by the remaining tests in the days after. Preparation will begin this week as Year 3 and Year 5 students participate in the Coordinated Practice Test....

We invite families to join us for this year’s assemblies, where our students will showcase their learning in a range of areas. Assemblies are held on Wednesday mornings at 10am in the Gym. Each class will work with one other class from their learning team to plan...

Click here to register your interest Our Woodend Performance Team is a group of dedicated year 4-6 students who are interested in learning an 8-minute performance to tell a story using a combination of dancing, creative movement and acting to pre-recorded music. We...

This term's Special lunch time treat is a popular one! On Wednesday 5th March, your child can enjoy a: 'Sour Popz' - sour grape flavour - iceblock with a sour grape twist to their taste OR 'Swing' - cola flavour - frozen cola water ice They are $2.50 each and must...

We invite you to join us for our next Grounds Committee meeting, where we will explore ideas for enhancing our oval play area. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape this community space and create fun, engaging, and welcoming areas for our young people and...

FREE 2-DAY PARENT AND CARER WORKSHOP ⁠Join other local families at a FREE face-to-face workshop at the Marion Hotel.   Staff and Woodend families have attending this training previously, and have given extremely positive feedback - if you can spare the time it...

Schools around Australia are beginning preparations for NAPLAN testing. The NAPLAN test window starts on Wednesday 12 March 2025 and finishes on Monday 24 March 2025. All schools are required to schedule the tests as soon as possible within the testing window,...

Did you know that when Woodend Primary School was first built back in 1995, we planted a beautiful Rose Garden out the front of our school? Over the years we have enjoyed watching the roses bloom and grow from tiny plants into mature rose bushes. Although building...

Being Safe At School Crossings The above link will take you to a YouTube video that SAPOL initiated in their quest for safe school crossings. It is short and easy to watch but the message itself is extremely important. We value the care and attention that drivers...

Dear Families, Thank you for your engagement and support as we begin the school year. The Building Connections meetings have now concluded, and our reception teachers truly value the insights shared and gained about your children. These meetings are essential in...

Our teachers have been busy establishing the relationships and routines that will set your child's class up for success in 2025! An important part of the school routine is how families choose to drop off and pick up each day. To support you in establishing the best...

Enquiries are now open for instrumental music lessons for students in Years 3-6 in 2025. These lessons are offered by private providers at a weekly cost and take place during school hours. Payments and communication regarding lessons are managed directly between...

It is time for our Woodend Cricket to commence. We are calling for students from Years 2-6 that are interested in playing cricket for our school. Why not give this sport a go! Your child would have received a note on Friday explaining all about Cricket. We ask...

Please see below the Department for Education's enrolment information you may need if enrolling your child into a preschool. [embeddoc url="https://woodendprimaryschool.edublogs.org/files/2025/02/enrol-preschool-flyer-2025.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]

It is time for our Woodend Basketball to commence. We are calling for students from Years 2-6 that are interested in playing basketball for our school. This has been a popular sport choice with our students as some love to form a team with friends in their year...

Welcome to the 2025 School Year at Woodend Primary School! Dear Parents and Caregivers, What a fantastic start we’ve had to the school year! On behalf of all staff, I extend a warm welcome to new and returning families. Our newest Receptions have settled...

Join us for a community evening and an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and visit their classrooms. It’s the perfect occasion to mingle, make connections, and become acquainted with our school community. Each classroom will be open for half an hour during...

Dear Families, This year, all classes will continue to use Seesaw to share and communicate with parents and caregivers! Your child will post on Seesaw to share their learning. Importantly, teachers and administration staff will also use Seesaw to send messages and...