Yesterday we farewelled our friends  from Myojo Gakuen.   After 14 years of visits it still doesn’t get  easy to say goodbye.  We are sure that  they feel the same, back in Tokyo. What a wonderful 10 days we have enjoyed… Continue Reading →

Congratulations to our 17 Pedal Prix Woodend riders for 2023. Say hi to Jose, Sabian, Toby, Max, Ollie, Micah, Harry, Bella, Xavier, Levi, Jacob, Lillie, Dylan, Mackenzie, Flynn, Elijah and Hogan. To help fund a new bike the team have… Continue Reading →

Easter Competition! Get egg-cited, it’s time for our annual Easter Giveaway! We have put together our all-time favourite easter goodies from Haigh’s and we can’t wait to give it away to one of our School Community Reward members! Entry is… Continue Reading →

Advertising your business Do you have a company or business you wish to advertise? What does this involve? Advertising your company or business will be in the form of a sign displayed on the eastern side of Woodend Primary School… Continue Reading →

6:30PM Staffroom – enter via office    Hello to all Woodend Parents & Carers, I hope that 2023 is off to a good start for your family. I would like to invite you to attend the 2023 Woodend Primary School… Continue Reading →

  Parent/Student/Teacher Learning Conversations (or Parent Teacher Interviews) are an important element of our reporting process and build on partnerships with teachers, students and families to ensure successful learning. These conversations are occurring in classes this term from Monday 27/3… Continue Reading →

Dear families, we are progressing to the set timeline and the first handover of rooms takes place this coming Monday 20th. Ms Yardley/Ms Bateson and their year 1 students will move into room 23 while Ms Guinan and her year… Continue Reading →

Dear Parents/Caregivers, If your child is doing an activity before or after school (eg. Basketball, Football, Cross Country etc), whilst they are also booked into OSHC, you must sign and complete a Release Form with OSHC, with your child’s name,… Continue Reading →

WOODEND RACING – PEDAL PRIX Thank you to all the year 5/6 families who showed an interest in becoming riders for 2023. It was a great turnout. It is now time to register. To register please go onto the QKR… Continue Reading →

Date: Wednesday 8 March 2023 Social Hour: 6pm Presentation: 7 – 8:30 pm. Location: WPS Gym Join us for what is sure to be a fantastic presentation from Mark Le Messurier – a teacher, counsellor, author and public speaker. Mark… Continue Reading →

Dear Parents and caregivers, We are finally getting the swing of things in Xplor! whoop! I just have a few announcements that need be addressed your end. There are a-lot of CCS / CWA subsidy approvals that need to be… Continue Reading →

Governing Council have approved the following Pupil Free Days for 2023: Term 1 – Friday 10th March (Week 6) Term 2 – Friday 9th June (Week 6) Term 3 – Monday 4th September (Week 7) Term 3 – Tuesday 5th… Continue Reading →

Here at Woodend we have a number of committees that do a great deal to support our school – without our parent volunteers we wouldn’t be able to do so many of the things we appreciate about Woodend! We invite… Continue Reading →

Are you wondering how and where to get involved at Woodend?  You are invited to join our Parent Network! Parent Network is a committee of parents & carers – our aim is to support parents, support the school, and build… Continue Reading →

  🥎GIRLS SOFTBALL TRIALS🥎 Please find attached information relating to the upcoming Sapsasa Girls’ Softball Trials, which begin on Thursday 23rd February at Hallett Cove School. The trials are open to girls in Year 5 or 6. Scan the QR… Continue Reading →

Dear Parents, I am writing to let you know that our centre will be rolling out a new digital sign in/out system next week called Xplor. You will be invited to create an account with Xplor from an email on… Continue Reading →

  One student from each family should today bring home a financial statement for your family, with invoices for Materials & Services Fee and Excursion/Incursion Levy attached. The amount to be paid can be confusing this year due to application… Continue Reading →

Welcome to 2023 It is the start of a new academic year and Woodend Primary School is ready to help your child reach their potential. Our caring and community focused school provides each student with the attention they need to… Continue Reading →

We are now taking enquiries about instrumental music lessons for student in years 3-6 in 2023. These lessons are offered by private providers. They have a weekly cost and occur during school times. After the initial registration of interest, all… Continue Reading →

Congratulations to all year 6 students who graduated from Woodend on Thursday night. The following students won awards. Academic Achievement Sophie Bentvelzen Kyara Fort Stephanie Provencher Spencer Trott Genevieve Walford Academic Improvement J’Aime Braysher Caitlin Briggs Lucas Crozier Mahala Fahey… Continue Reading →

As our school year draws to a close I would like to say thank you to staff, families, and parent volunteers for all you do to make our school extra special. I am pleased to share that our final fundraising… Continue Reading →