Month
February 2020
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) The Department for Education Child protection in schools, early childhood education and care services policy (2015) states that ‘all children and young people in DECD preschools and schools will access the approved child protection… Continue Reading →
IGNITE is a specialist program for students with high intellectual potential. Aberfoyle Park High School is the official Department for Education school for gifted students in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide. The IGNITE program is also offered at Glenunga… Continue Reading →
Each year we enjoy hosting Japanese students from MYOJO Gakuen Elementary School in Japan. This is a program that we have enjoyed over more than a decade and provides opportunities for our students to form strong friendships which has happened… Continue Reading →
Last Monday 17 February, our special lunch was a Sushi lunch! For some children in Reception, it was their very first lunch order too! It was a popular special lunch for many of our students. There were several choices of… Continue Reading →
In room 19 we have started off the year learning about how we can have a growth mindset and how we can be the best learners we can be. So what is a growth mindset? A growth mindset can really… Continue Reading →
Take Action Together is the theme for The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA), which was held on Wednesday 19th February 2020 here at Woodend. Our school has registered as an official NDA member school and we… Continue Reading →
Would you like to know more about Pedal Prix at Woodend? Does your son or daughter show interest in: racing? tinkering or learning about the mechanics or motion of vehicles? cooperating with others in a team taking appropriate risks? having… Continue Reading →
Woodend Primary is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students. School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn about money and develop good savings habits. Children who deposit money… Continue Reading →
An opportunity for students to audition for the dance troupe for the Public Schools Music Festival are available. We have had students be a part of this production in the past. It is a fantastic opportunity. Performance troupes are formed… Continue Reading →
DID YOU KNOW? The Commonwealth Bank School Banking Program has been at Woodend since 2016. Parent Network members initiated and organise this program as a service to Woodend Families and to help students learn about saving. This program is run… Continue Reading →
Volunteering at Woodend Primary School Firstly thank you to our many volunteers who help out at our school. Without your support teachers would not be able to offer some of the rich learning experiences we offer to our students. When… Continue Reading →
It is our first special lunch at the Woodend for 2020. Would your child like to try it? It is a Sushi Lunch and orders can be placed on Qkr. Options are: 1 x Sushi Roll and a Juice Box… Continue Reading →
Rock band has been a part of our music program at Woodend for a number of years. Last year, it was not available to students due to funding changes. Feedback from our community has indicated that there is a strong desire for… Continue Reading →
You are invited to join the WPS 2020 Parent Network. Parent Network is a committee of parents & carers – our aim is to connect with and support other parents, the students, and our school. Parent Network volunteers run a… Continue Reading →
