Dear families, As we close out term two for this year, we can look back and consider that given the impact of Covid-19, we have successfully transitioned back to a normal delivery of learning for all students. That has been… Continue Reading →

Our final podcast for the term is up and available here or through your favourite podcast app. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don’t miss an episode. This week, room 25 is in charge and share learning from… Continue Reading →

Four schools in Victoria will be closed today after two students and two teachers tested positive to Covid-19 over the weekend. It comes as that state records a double-digit increase in cases for the fifth day in a row and Premier… Continue Reading →

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COVID-19 Update The Premier has announced step 3 of the COVID-19 roadmap. Below is an outline of what we will be expecting as some of the changes that may occur and some of what will remain the same at Woodend… Continue Reading →

Dear families, I have noticed recently that we are having a few people bring their dogs onto school grounds, particularly before and after school while either dropping off or picking up their child. The rules have not changed about dogs… Continue Reading →

Dear families, Attached are some photos of the new playground that has just been commissioned for children to use. It is the first part of a three stage development, and already we have seen a huge interest by children, using… Continue Reading →

This week’s episode of ‘The News: with Woodend SRC’ is now available to listen to through the blog or you can subscribe through your favourite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Each episode contains the latest news… Continue Reading →

Dear families, There have been limited updates to report on since my last blog post, however, we are still following the guidelines as recommended by both The Department and the Government in relation to COVID-19. This will include the following;… Continue Reading →

Dear families, Week 4 is here and we are almost at full capacity again in relation to student attendance.  Only a handful of students were working from home last week and we anticipate that this will reduce over the next… Continue Reading →

Dear families, Our next Pupil Free Day is scheduled for Friday June 5th, The three Pupil Free days remaining after that are about to go to Governing Council for approval and then will be shared directly after that. Kind regards,… Continue Reading →

Dear families, As we approach week three, some restrictions in the wider community are being relaxed, which is good news.  As a school we will continue to follow our existing protocols to ensure safety for all. These are clearly outlined… Continue Reading →

This year the Premiers Reading Challenge are again offering the ‘PRC STEM Challenge’ for any students that may be interested In conjunction with Inspiring SA, we are pleased to offer schools the opportunity to participate in the PRC STEM Challenge for… Continue Reading →

Issue 3 Scholastic Book Club for Term 2. We are again running Book Club for Term 2, with just a few adjustments to allow for the current COVID19 restrictions. Orders this term will only be taken through Scholastic’s LOOP system,… Continue Reading →

Dear families, As we head into week two, there have been additional announcements by Education and Health authorities, indicating that it is safe to send children to school. Given that we have put into place many strategies at Woodend Primary… Continue Reading →

Dear families, As we are seeing more students coming back to school, we are also seeing more adults in the yard. It is important that adults in our school remember to socially distance so that we can maintain a safe… Continue Reading →

Dear families, Here we are at the close of day three of week one of our online learning program. It has been a very interesting three days and we have had to maintain a highly flexible approach as we have… Continue Reading →

Dear families, Dr Spurrier’s letter to parents and to teachers was unexpected but not surprising given the lowered rate of infection that we have been able to achieve as a state. She has been clear in saying that it is… Continue Reading →

Dear Families, What a lot has happened in only a few short weeks. On behalf of all our staff at Woodend, I would like to say a huge thank you to all of our front line people, the doctors, specialists,… Continue Reading →

As at 2nd April we had 257 families respond. Quite a number still to go. Please let others know to complete the survey. Thankyou. Dear Families, I am attaching a link to a Survey that we are required to send out,… Continue Reading →