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...
Neurodiversity Book List
Last week we celebrated a busy and fun filled Book Week. A positive representation of diversity is important in all aspects of school life, and this includes the books we read. This year there were three shortlisted books that touched on themes of diversity,...
Auditions Open for our 2024 Arts Showcase!
We are thrilled to announce that this year we will be hosting a live arts showcase. ArtBEAT 2024, a celebration of the performing arts at Woodend, is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th. This special event will highlight the talents of our students, with...
Term 3 Update
Dear families, EduTECH Conference Each term is always a very busy time for teachers, students and parents. This term has been no exception. We have been planning for quite some time to extend the knowledge and understanding of our staff in relation to the impact of...
Parent forum for parents and carers of children with disability
Parent forum for parents and carers of children with disability Parents and carers of children with disability are invited to join a free parent forum on Thursday 12 September 2024. The forum will focus on department services and processes available to support...
Book Week Canteen Surprises!
To add to the Book Week festivities, our Woodies Goodies Canteen will be offering some surprises this Thursday 22/8 and Friday 23/8! There will be some surprise treats on sale linked to children's picture fiction books that your child may enjoy. Come and see! Be...
Year 4 Bento Master
On Friday, October 24th, 12 Year 4 students took part in the Bento Master at Sheidow Park Primary School. Students started the afternoon listening to information about all the different types of bento (Japanese style lunch boxes). Seeing all the different styles...
Watch out for the plovers!
Plovers (also known as 'masked lapwings') can be quite protective during nesting season from August to November (sometimes extending into summer). This has been the case on the Young Street / Hughes Court grassed area near our school. Here’s how to avoid being...
STEM Fest 2025 Highlights
Last week we celebrated STEM Fest at Woodend! This event marks a celebration not just of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, but of our young people learning to be creative, innovative, and empathetic communicators, collaborators, and change-makers....
🪩 The Disco is Back! 🎉
It’s been many years since our last night-time school disco, but we’re thrilled to announce that — as part of a fundraising initiative for the Woodend Performance Team — the disco is back! 📅 When: Friday 14 November ⏰ Time: Reception–Year 2: 5:30 – 6:30pm....
Bake Stall at Woodend
We have our annual Baked Goods stall on Sports Day! The proceeds go to support Sport at Woodend and so we would appreciate you supporting us by providing some baked goods and/or offering some time to work on the stall. Please see below the details. If you would...
ArtBEAT! Where Art Takes The Stage!
Come and celebrate the amazing talents of our students at the Woodend Primary School Performing Arts Concert, ArtBEAT 2025 📅 Thursday 6 November🕕 6:00 PM📍 School Gym Featuring performances by:🎼 Instrumental students 🎤 Junior & Senior Choirs 🕺 Performance Team🥁...
Sports Day Menu 2025
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 31st October 2025 (Week 3) QKR orders have opened...
Parent Feedback for 2026 Class Placement (only if required)
Dear Parents and Caregivers, We are set to begin the class placement process in preparation for the 2026 school year. This is a complex task involving teachers and the school leadership team to place each child in a learning environment that supports them to be...
A Warm Welcome to Term 4: Helpful Reminders
Dear Families, The beginning of Term 4 ushers in an exciting time, with many wonderful celebrations that bring our community together to celebrate learning, the arts, sports, the festive season, and another year of working together to help our young people...
Woodend were Stars on Stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre!
On Monday, the 15th of September, we took nearly 100 Woodend students to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for this year's Festival of Music Stars in the Arena. With 70 senior choir students from Years 5 and 6 ready to sing their hearts out, and 23 students from...
Celebrating Woodend Primary School’s 30th Birthday!
What a fabulous day we had celebrating the 30th Birthday of Woodend Primary School! A huge thank you to students, staff, families, and past community members who joined us to mark this special milestone. The day commenced with an Assembly in the school gym, where...
Updates to Learning Technologies: Bring Your Own Device Policy & Headphone Use
At Woodend Primary School, we believe technology should strengthen teaching and learning through purposeful and engaging experiences. Used well, it supports creativity, collaboration, problem solving, and personalised learning. BYOD Policy Update From 2026, our...











