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An exciting discovery was made at Woodend this morning. Ken arrived at school early to find a large, unusual egg-like object in the sandpit near the gym. The egg, significantly larger than any common species in the region, has raised… 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 →
Dear families, As we begin the first week of Term 4, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our school community. This term is always filled with excitement and energy… Continue Reading →
UPDATE – NEW DATE!!!! Please be aware the date has changed for our upcoming session with Madhavi Nawana Parker. Feel free to share with family and friends. Parents, families and community members are invited to join us for a… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to the 6 Woodend students who were selected to represent Southern Valley at the State Metropolitan Track & Field Championships on Tuesday 17th September. Cleo – Shot Put Bryson – High Jump Charlie – Shot Put Elijah – Discus… Continue Reading →
We are thrilled to share the remarkable success of our recent Festival of Music choir performance! Our talented senior choir students captivated the audience last Saturday with their beautiful voices and impeccable skills, showcasing their musical abilities, dedication, and discipline…. 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 →
On Tuesday September 10th, Reception students visited Wittunga Botanical Gardens. In our STEAM learning we have been investigating pollination, pollinating insects, animals and plants. The Wittunga Botanical Gardens provided the perfect outdoor learning environment to discover the amazing range of… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Levi Marriott, a year 6 Woodend student who has represented South Australia in the under 12’s Boys Netball Team. Levi has been in Melbourne competing and their team has finished the week in 2nd place. The boys played… Continue Reading →
This year during Book Week we held a whole school ‘Writing Challenge’ to promote writing across the school. Students were given the writing prompt “A wonderful and magical place…” and were able to create writing pieces of their choice. Some… Continue Reading →
On Wednesday 8 of our students took part in the annual Southern District Hiragana Reading Competition, held at Reynella East College. It was a highly sort after position and after lunch time try outs the 2 teams were chosen to… Continue Reading →
Woodend Master Blaster Cricket Come and Try When: Thursday 12th September (Week 8) Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Cost: Free Where: Woodend Primary School Oval What we do: Modified 8 a side game of cricket using plastic equipment and modified rules,… Continue Reading →
Last week we celebrated a busy and fun filled Book Week. A positive representation of diversity is important in all aspects of school life, and this includes the books we read. This year there were three shortlisted books that touched… Continue Reading →
Dear families, EduTECH Conference Each term is always a very busy time for teachers, students and parents. This term has been no exception. We have been planning for quite some time to extend the knowledge and understanding of our staff… Continue Reading →
Parent forum for parents and carers of children with disability Parents and carers of children with disability are invited to join a free parent forum on Thursday 12 September 2024. The forum will focus on department services and processes available… Continue Reading →
Parent Network volunteers are excited to once again host a Gift Stall in honour of Father’s Day. Our aim is to offer students an opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ to the special people in their lives who care for them…. Continue Reading →
Congratulations to the 14 students who represented Woodend today at the Morphett Vale stadium. Both teams played great team Basketball and were able to improve throughout the day. The boys team played 6 games and finished with 2 wins and… Continue Reading →
ORDER NOW ON QKR! Orders Close: Thursday 22nd August Head to the QKR app to view the full range of products; 16 items are available to purchase. Place as many orders as you like on QKR… order for friends, family,… Continue Reading →
Great idea for Fathers Day or that special occasion when you don’t know what to buy someone. Please click on the QR code to purchase.
On Thursday, the Reception children celebrated being at school for 100 days. It’s such an important milestone worth celebrating, when we think back to how far they have come in their first 100 days. Everyone was excited to dress up… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to the year 5/6 Woodend Girls Sapsasa AFL team who played 2 great games of AFL in round 2 of their statewide competition yesterday at Morphettville Football Club. Game 1 the girls played Stella Maris who are a strong… Continue Reading →
Dear parents, carers, grandparents and friends, As we bring our incredible three-night run of “We Will Rock You: Young @ Part” to a close, we are filled with immense gratitude and pride for the amazing journey we’ve shared. In addition… Continue Reading →
Camps are an amazing opportunity for children. But they can be stressful for some parents to afford. The attached flyer is for the families of students who may be attending a school camp in 2025. Saver Plus will assist with… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Levi, a year 6 Woodend student who trialled and was selected for the division 1 Southern Metro Netball team in the inaugural boys Sapsasa State Netball carnival. Levi has participated in the Netball carnival over the past 3… Continue Reading →
Following the events of the weekend, your child/ren may ask questions ? To help, there are a couple of fact sheets from CAMHS in relation to trauma. They appear at the end of this blogpost. As they are quite large,… Continue Reading →
