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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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 getting along… Continue Reading →
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 building… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
It’s fantastic to see so many families accessing information through our Team App. Team App is designed to be a ‘one stop shop’ for accessing our school news and other important information. Team App pulls together information from other sources… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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,… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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,… Continue Reading →
Yes the fencing is up. Just letting everyone who was wondering about the verandah outside Room 20,21,22 know … that this will also be fenced ASAP so that there is no danger of any student or child entering the site whilst the… Continue Reading →
We recommend you take your child to Writers’ Week Kids’ Weekend. Check out the program here. Kids’ Weekend is a Free Event from Sat 28 Feb to Sun 1 March. Hear popular authors. Visit the Story Tent. The great red… Continue Reading →
This year 16 students have been selected as sports day students they are as follows: Danica Bell; … Continue Reading →
Just a reminder that our induction sessions for this term are commencing and we would like volunteers who have not already been through an induction session to book in at our school office. Volunteers who have completed an in school induction… Continue Reading →
We thank those who have given us feedback about the news blog. We have received many positive comments, however, we know that once you subscribe, email notifications have been sent to you every time an item has been posted here. We know that is annoying and… Continue Reading →
It was lovely to see so many parents and families at our Acquaintance Night. It takes time to get to know each other, therefore we invite you to take up any opportunities to meet and network with other parents. Our Parent Network … Continue Reading →
Please do not park in the Kiss and Go zone (on Edward Beck Drive) in the mornings before school. Many parents rely on this space being available for a 30 second stop and those who do not do the right thing… Continue Reading →
We really enjoy seeing our past students and hearing how they are applying themselves in their secondary schools. We wish them well for continued success in 2015 and beyond.
We love the Kitchen Garden program and our Yrs 3-5 students have been really excited about starting this week. There is a big harvest to manage and plenty of produce for our lovely fresh seasonal meals. Monina and Amanda, our garden and… Continue Reading →
During periods of hot weather as we had today and will have next we enact our weather policy. We manage outside activities, including out of hours sport to ensure that we minimise any risk to students and staff.
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