Author Aimee Aparicio
Strong communication and genuine partnerships with families help our school community thrive. As part of our ongoing commitment to making information easily accessible for families, you may have noticed that late last year our website was redeveloped. This timely update… Continue Reading →
Families are invited to visit our garden this coming Wednesday, the 28th of May. Our Aboriginal learners have been collaborating with Dylan, our garden specialist, on a community art project that celebrates the Dreaming story of the Rainbow Serpent. This… Continue Reading →
Mothers Day is just around the corner, and to help celebrate, Parent Network is excited to once again host a Gift Stall in honour of Mother’s Day. Our aim is to offer students an opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ to… Continue Reading →
Today, our school came together to celebrate Harmony Week, a special time to recognise and embrace the diversity that makes our community so vibrant. A highlight of the day was our Harmony Week Disco, which was a huge hit with… Continue Reading →
Next week, our school will come together to celebrate Harmony Week with a variety of engaging activities in classrooms across the school. On Wednesday, we encourage everyone to wear orange as a symbol of our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and… 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
At today’s assembly, Ms Gregory unveiled our 2024 time capsule — two beautiful Japanese daruma dolls made specially for Woodend! These unique capsules travelled all the way from Gunma, Japan, to Woodend and will be proudly displayed at our school… Continue Reading →
New Playground Our student leaders have been working with the SRC this year on a concept design to redevelop the playground area adjacent to the COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area). While this is not finalised and the consultation process is… Continue Reading →
As the festive season approaches, our school community is filled with excitement and activity. With celebrations and increased movement around the school, it’s more important than ever to work together to keep everyone safe. Crossing the Road Teaching and modelling… Continue Reading →
Please join us on Monday the 9th of December as we celebrate the 2024 school year. Families are welcome to bring chairs or rugs to sit on during the concert, and a picnic dinner to complement what is available from… Continue Reading →
This year, the Student Representative Council is working on ways to help our school learn more about the importance of sleep. In one of our recent meetings we heard from a sleep specialist and discussed tips for getting better sleep…. Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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:… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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 Primary School… Continue Reading →
