We welcome Kate Washington, our new garden specialist, pictured (right) with Amanda Whitrod, our Kitchen Specialist. Kate will start the term with visits to class, during the scheduled garden session times for Weeks 1&2. This will give Kate a chance… Continue Reading →
Jeannette Scapens (left) pictured with Chris Dinham, our teacher librarian. At a special morning tea on Friday Jeannette was presented with a lovely commemorative book created by our teachers and students. Jeannette has been a valued member of our library… Continue Reading →
` Luka, Aidan, Libby and Anisa reading their war letters from the Gallipoli trenches! ANZAC Day is a day to unite all Australians in remembering those who serve and die in war. ANZAC DAY day is a time for understanding… Continue Reading →
My name is Declan and I’m visiting from the USA. At the end of last year, my parents decided I was going to be in Australia for a term of school. My first reaction was “I’m going to a desert… Continue Reading →
A big thank you to Josh Anderson for the aerial photos taken from his drone!
Vinall Sensai and Keiko Sensai would like to draw your attention to this wonderful family holiday opportunity to celebrate a special Japanese day. On the last day of the school holidays, Sunday 1 May, there will be “Kodomo no hi… Continue Reading →
On Monday the 4th of April we were very lucky to have the Port Adelaide Football Club come to our school to speak at a special assembly and run an after school football training session for our school football players…. Continue Reading →
Wow, isn’t it amazing how good those extra big logs and stumps are. A big thank you to the Stanley family for looking out for us and getting us access to these wonderful items for our Biodiversity and Nature Play Project. As you… Continue Reading →
We Farewelled our friends from Myojo last Wednesday. After 10 years of visits it still doesn’t get easy to say goodbye. We are sure that they feel the same, back in Tokyo. We thank our wonderful host families for make… Continue Reading →
Thank you so much to the enthusiastic volunteers who have helped our kitchen garden classes with the working bees to bring the garden back into a manageable order. It has been a big team effort and the garden is now… Continue Reading →
Weekend coverage on the NAPLaN league tables that the media produces to “rank” schools are exactly why educators don’t like the hype around these tests. Everyone wants to make improvements to student learning and every school wants to improve their strategies to do… Continue Reading →
Reminder: Early Dismissal (2:05pm) on Friday for the last day of term. It’s been a great first term and much has been happening at Woodend. Some highlights include: Learning Conversations: Teachers highly valued recent opportunities to meet with families to discuss students’ learning… Continue Reading →
Nina Marni: Our first student led Acknowledgment of Country was initiated and conducted by Danica. Chloe recited the Acknowledgement with Danica. We will use this Acknowledgement of Country at all formal assemblies and gatherings from now on. … Continue Reading →
Congratulations to the classes that have organised and run R- 7 assemblies this term. We started with Merry Whelan and Jenny Cullen’s students. This was followed by Karen Sheppard and Amelia Bolt’s students. Our Japanese students were welcomed and farewelled… Continue Reading →
Our Diversity is Our Strength… It’s our Harmony Day; an event to highlight that we focus our students on the wonderful richness that cultural diversity provides. We celebrate together today, with our Hanami Picnic. A big thank you to all who contributed… Continue Reading →
Formal Learning Conversations are an important element of our reporting process and build on partnerships with teachers, students and families to ensure successful learning. These conversations are occurring in all classes, from now until the end of the term. We invite all… Continue Reading →
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