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Showdown Donut Day at Woodend was last Wednesday 5th May and once again, proved a popular recess treat by students. Students could choose from a Crows, Port or a gluten-free, dairy-free cinnamon donut. They looked yummy and according to the… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to all students who competed in the Southern Valley Cross Country Competition on Thursday 29th April. Woodend ended up winning the competition! Once again, it was positive to see members of the team give their personal best. A special… Continue Reading →
The students are always eager to come to the Mothers Day stall and purchase a small gift/s for their Mum or special female in their life. Once again there was a large range of gifts to choose from and much… Continue Reading →
It is that time of the year where the Adelaide Crows will play Port Adelaide which we call ‘The Showdown’. We have the annual Crows and Port donuts available for a special Showdown recess. Enjoy this Special Recess on Wednesday… Continue Reading →
In our learning programs we wish to be taking bigger steps towards really valuing diversity and harnessing the advantages that respecting all may bring. HARMONY DAY – EVERYONE BELONGS It is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful… Continue Reading →
Last week we were privileged to have David Pisoni, the Minister for Innovation and Skills, come to Woodend. He presented Ebony Springall, our School Service Office (SSO), with an Award for being the winner of the South Australian Vocational Student of… Continue Reading →
** Subway Special Lunch Day Monday 22nd March Week 9 ** Definitely a favourite among the students. Available to order on QKR now. Last day to order is Sunday 14th March. Orders via QKR only. No normal lunch orders on… Continue Reading →
Woodies Goodies Special Lunch Day Sushi and Fruit Box Monday 23rd November 2020 On Monday 23rd November (Week 7) we will have a Special Lunch Day for students. SUSHI CHOICES: Sushi – Teriyaki Chicken Sushi –… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to all Woodend students who represented the school today in the SAPSASA Basketball Competition. Both teams were very successful and ended up 2nd in their divisions. Girls had 4 games with 3 wins and 1 loss. Boys had 5… Continue Reading →
If you haven’t already ordered lunch items or a treat for your child for Sports Day, now is the time! Qkr orders close this Sunday 25th October. Woodies Goodies Canteen have a range of choices including gluten free options. If… Continue Reading →
Thank you for all your engagement with STEAM Week. It has been a very positive experience to have students bring investigations/projects/creations/designs from home and to see the development and collaboration of an idea as a family task. We have also… Continue Reading →
What is the role of a Hydrologist and Hydrogeologist? Where does our water come from? Where does our water go? What inhabitants are found in our local waterways? What do they help to do to our water? How should we… Continue Reading →
Here are more design challenges for STEAM Week during Design and Technology today!
Take a look at the photos of students completing a design challenge for STEAM Week! There was certain criteria to meet to be successful at the challenge. Ms Gregory had the students using some higher order STEAM thinking!
Dr Alice Clement worked with the Year 4/5, Year 5’s and 5/6 class this week. She was also awarded the Tall Poppy Scientist 2020 award for her research in Palaeontology. Alice shared her love of animals which led to her… Continue Reading →
The Year 6/7 students were privileged to have another Tall Poppy Scientist work with them on Tuesday this week. Ian Moffat was awarded Tall Poppy Scientist for 2020 in his field of Archaeology. Ian’s presentation complemented the work students had… Continue Reading →
STEAM Week is finally here! Throughout the week, classes are looking at a relevant problem in our world which students will investigate and then design a possible solution. Some classes commenced their investigation last term. Here are snippets from Day… Continue Reading →
Last Wednesday 2nd September was an amazing day for the Woodend Athletics Team! The team won the 2020 title for the 7th year in a row! Congratulations to all 46 students who competed in the Southern Valley Athletics Competition. A… Continue Reading →
A positive result today for our Woodend Year 6/7 boys SAPSASA Soccer team in round 1 of the competition with 2 strong wins from their 2 games last Tuesday 4th August. A big thank you to ex students Luka for… Continue Reading →
Round 1 of the SAPSASA Girls Netball competition was on last Friday 31st July at Flagstaff Primary School. The Woodend team played 3 games of Netball and were able to get 2 wins against quality opposition. Game 1 Woodend –… Continue Reading →
Our Reception children are loving time with their fluffy chicken friends in their classroom. Once again all Reception classrooms have welcomed the tiny chicks from the Henny Penny Hatching program. In fact our school is the first school since COVID-19… Continue Reading →
In our learning programs we wish to be taking bigger steps towards really valuing diversity and harnessing the advantages that respecting all may bring. While we do explore the many international cultures that make up a modern Australia and Woodend of… Continue Reading →
This coming Tuesday 3rd March is an Information Meeting for families interested in finding out more about Pedal Prix. It will be at 6pm in the gym. We look forward to seeing you!
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 →
The Christmas Event on Monday 9 December is a giant family picnic on the school oval beginning at 6.00pm. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic rug and/or chairs and a picnic tea to enjoy together. The canteen will host… Continue Reading →
On Thursday 28th November, we officially opened the ‘Grow Free Cart’. This was initiated by student members of the SRC Environment Committee, in particular, Year 6 student, Sara Owies. The purpose of this cart is for students, parents or staff… Continue Reading →
On Thursday 28th November, several classes gathered to support the official opening of Woodend’s new ‘Canteen Cafe’. Several months ago, Shannon Farley, a student who chairs the Recycling Committee on SRC initiated a cafe concept for Woodend. The purpose of… Continue Reading →
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