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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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…. Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
Please see below the Department for Education’s enrolment information you may need if enrolling your child into a preschool.
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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 two classes in 2025 while repairs are… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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.
