Rose Ceremony approaching!
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
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...
Thank you and Pupil Free Date for Term One
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...
Establishing Routines: Before and After School Supervision and Building Access
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...
Instrumental Music Lessons in 2025
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’s Cricket season! Have a go at Cricket!
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...
Preschool Enrolment Information
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"]
Interested in playing Basketball for Woodend?
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!
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...
Acquaintance Night – Tuesday the 4th of February
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...
2025 Seesaw Classes Are Active!
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...
2024 Graduates Award Winners
Congratulations to all year 6 students who graduated from Woodend on Thursday night. The following students won awards for their hard work and dedication. Academic Achievement Ollie C Emily G Jackson H Xavier L Academic Improvement Jordanna-Danae A Bryson B Angus C...
Farewelling members of our Woodend family
With sadness, but also with incredible gratitude, we are farewelling two special staff members of our Woodend community. Ms Vicki Gregory Although a difficult decision, Ms Gregory believes it is time to step down from her many roles at Woodend and focus on her next...
Celebration Night 2024
What a magnificent evening for our 2024 Celebration Night! The weather couldn’t have been better for a picnic on the oval. We were thrilled to see a fantastic turnout of current, past, and future families, along with members of the wider community, all coming...
It’s a bird… It’s a plane…
Were you wondering what all the fuss was about yesterday? Between 9am and 5pm, access to Edward Beck Drive and the school was limited, and here’s why... These new transportable buildings will house...
End of Year Reports and 2025 Classes
End of Year Reports Earlier this year, we reviewed and updated how we report on your child’s learning to make it clearer and more personalised. The goal was to make the reports more meaningful for parents and caregivers, and to help teachers share the most relevant...
Week 9 Farewell & Graduation Assemblies
Over the coming week, we have a number of celebrations to round out our year. This begins with our Celebration Night on Monday the 9th of December. Families and friends of Woodend are also invited to attend two assemblies in honour of staff and year 6 students who...
2024 Celebration Night Schedule
Classes are busy preparing for our upcoming Celebration Night! The weather forecast predicts an overcast 27°, great for an evening picnic on the oval. More details about the event are available in an earlier blog post. Below is the schedule for the evening. While...
Early Dismissal – Friday the 13th of December
A reminder that students will be dismissed at 2:05pm on the last day of school, Friday, 13th December. The 2025 school year will commence on Tuesday, 28th January 2025.
Week 8 Assembly: Time Capsule Reveal and Student Leadership Presentations
At today's assembly, Ms Gregory unveiled our 2024 time capsule — two beautiful Japanese daruma dolls made specially for Woodend! These unique capsules travelled all the way from Gunma, Japan, to Woodend and will be proudly displayed at our school — one in the...
Memento 2024
This year, the Year 6 students worked closely with Mrs Coster to give the letterbox at the front of our school a fresh, vibrant new look. Each Year 6 student painted a rose, symbolising the special tradition of receiving roses at Woodend's welcoming assembly in...
Pyjama Day
Many thanks to families for your support of Pyjama Day today. $615 was raised towards our new playground and approximately 200 students enjoyed the opportunity to relax in the hall at recess or lunch time to enjoy some short movies. Most classes have had a...
Letter from the Hon Peter Malinauskas MP
Letter from Premier and Education Minister to parents - public schools - 29 Nov 2024
Playground Updates
New Playground Our student leaders have been working with the SRC this year on a concept design to redevelop the playground area adjacent to the COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area). While this is not finalised and the consultation process is continuing with...
Road Safety & Crossing Reminders
As the festive season approaches, our school community is filled with excitement and activity. With celebrations and increased movement around the school, it’s more important than ever to work together to keep everyone safe. Crossing the Road Teaching and modelling...
2024 Celebration Night is Coming!
Please join us on Monday the 9th of December as we celebrate the 2024 school year. Families are welcome to bring chairs or rugs to sit on during the concert, and a picnic dinner to complement what is available from the Canteen. Children will remain in the care of...
Southern Valley Tennis
Congratulations to Joshua, Kaneesha and Kaneeshq who represented Southern Valley at the 3 day Sapsasa State Tennis Carnival last week. All 3 Woodend students played well throughout the carnival and had excellent individual performances. These 3 Woodend students...
Pyjama Day – Friday the 29th of November
This year, the Student Representative Council is working on ways to help our school learn more about the importance of sleep. In one of our recent meetings we heard from a sleep specialist and discussed tips for getting better sleep. We’ve decided to raise...
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...
2025 Celebration Night Schedule
Classes are busy preparing for our upcoming Celebration Night! The weather forecast predicts 25° and sunny, perfect weather for an evening on the oval. More details about the event are available in an earlier blog post. Below is the schedule for the evening. While...
End of Year Reports & 2026 Class Placements
End of Year Reports Sharing students’ progress with families is an important part of supporting each child’s learning and development. The end-of-year report provides a comprehensive overview of your child as a learner, showing growth both academically and...
Approved 2026 Materials & Services Charge
Approved 2026 Materials & Services Charge Dear families, As the Chief Executive’s delegate, I have approved the amount for the 2026 school year, of $385. This follows a successful poll where the majority supported the amount of $385 being the 2026 Materials and...
2025 Celebration Night is Coming!
We warmly invite you to join us on Monday 8 December as we come together to celebrate the 2025 school year. Families are welcome to bring chairs or picnic rugs to sit on during the concert, along with a picnic dinner if you wish, to complement what will be...
Gastroenteritis Update and New Disco Date
We would like to provide an update regarding the recent gastroenteritis outbreak. Firstly, thank you for your understanding and support over the past week. We appreciate your cooperation with the need to cancel the disco, for keeping your children home if they were...
Rugby League
Congratulations to the Woodend Year 5/6 boys who, on Friday 14th November, participated in the Dave Cohen Festival of Rugby League. The team were invited to attend this event as a result of their teamwork and excellent results in a Term 2 competition. The boys...
Auskick Coordinator
Woodend are looking for an Auskick coordinator for 2026, this can be a shared role and the person/people will be supported by the school and SANFL in their role as coordinator. If you are interested in the role please email Matthew Hehner...
Oval Developments – We’d Love Your Feedback!
Earlier in the year, we sought input for the development of our oval space to incorporate active areas that meet the needs of our students, as well as families who use the oval after school and on weekends. There was overwhelming interest in installing an active...
You’re Invited to Our Volunteer Celebration – Thank You for Making a Difference!
At Woodend, our values of Respect, Community and Care shine through the generosity of our volunteers. Every moment you give - whether helping in classrooms, coaching sports teams, supporting on excursions, or lending a hand in the canteen, garden or library -...
2025 Remembrance Day Ceremony
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. Our 600+ students were very quiet...
Relive the Magic of ArtBEAT 2025
ArtBEAT 2025 was a special celebration of our students’ talent, creativity, and hard work. From the first note to the final bow, it was wonderful to see our students shine. Every performance was polished, confident, and memorable. The pride on their faces as they...