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2024 Pupil Free Days approved by Governing Council Friday, 7 June Tuesday, 13 & Wednesday, 14 August Friday, 6 September Friday, 8 November
It was a great first afternoon for the Woodend Auskicker’s. You can still sign up, to join in on the fun next week.
This term our Special Lunch time treat is something new to try! On Thursday 21st March, your child can have a: ‘Sour Popz’ – sour grape flavour – iceblock with a sour grape twist to their taste OR ‘Swing’ –… Continue Reading →
Fresh produce from our own school garden All produce has come from our Woodend Garden. Bags of fresh and dried figs prepared by the students and Dylan, rockmelon, bunches of herbs, dozen fresh eggs laid by our school chickens, zucchini,… Continue Reading →
NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. It is the only national assessment all Australian students have the opportunity to undertake. NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy… Continue Reading →
On Friday of week 4, 23 February Woodend is having a casual day to raise funds for childhood cancer. We’re collecting donations to help distribute a book that has been written to support people experiencing Cancer. It’s called ‘Nourishing the… Continue Reading →
It is time to find out more about Pedal Prix for 2024! Kerry, our Pedal Prix coordinator will talk to students and parents/carers about all you need to know about Pedal Prix and give your child an opportunity to try… Continue Reading →
Expressions of Interest for the Woodend Performance Team for 2024 are now open. Register interest via this link Our Woodend Performance Team is a group of dedicated year 4-6 students who are interested in learning a 7-minute performance to tell… Continue Reading →
Students and families who have inadequate or no access to internet at home are eligible to apply for a free internet connection to support learning. There are 2 options available to eligible families: wireless internet access from the Department for… Continue Reading →
* Basketball registrations have been left open on Qkr for two more days * This means registrations will now close at midday on this Wednesday 14th February 2024. We have had a positive response from the community for Basketball this year. We… Continue Reading →
Registrations for Year 2/3 School Cricket are now open on Qkr and will close on Wednesday 14th February. Cost: $30 which covers both term 1 and 4 (including a Strikers Cap and Drink Bottle) Games: Saturday mornings starting 17th February… Continue Reading →
Tomorrow, 6 February is Safer Internet Day , a day established to raise awareness of online safety issues. The eSafety Commissioner leads the initiative in Australia. This Safer Internet Day the eSafety Commissioner is encouraging all Australians to take three… Continue Reading →
Thank you to all families who have been mindful of student safety at drop off and pick up. We ALL need to prioritise safety above convenience and abide by all traffic and parking rules in the streets around our school. Modelling… Continue Reading →
Dear families, The first week of school was a mixture of learning conversations for reception parents, and children getting back into the school routine. Pleasingly both went well. It was excellent to speak with so many of you last week… Continue Reading →
Basketball registrations are open and available on Qkr. Term 1 Basketball cost is $75 which covers registration fee, uniform hire and student participation acknowledgement. Please note: Registrations will close on Friday 9th February 2024. Please note there is a separate… Continue Reading →
It is soon time for us to officially welcome our new Reception students during our Rose Ceremony. It is a tradition at Woodend that we welcome our youngest and farewell our oldest students with a handmade rose. This Rose Ceremony… Continue Reading →
Enquiries are now open for instrumental music lessons for students in years 3-6 in 2024. These lessons are offered by private providers. They have a weekly cost and occur during school times. After the initial registration of interest, all payments… Continue Reading →
We invite families to join us for this year’s learning team assemblies, where our students will showcase their learning in a range of areas. Assemblies are held on Wednesday mornings. To ensure every student has the chance to participate fully,… Continue Reading →
See below for an expression of interest form for the Football Star Academy program here at Woodend in term 1 after school. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nVcHSE-t_YWpQSpJkudqarrTqLzTWoFxNPAEkN4sKwU/viewform?edit_requested=true
Dear parents/caregivers, Welcome to another year of growth and possibilities. All staff are looking forward to the 2024 school year and are keen to see the smiling faces of students and families returning to school. We are confident that this… 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 be using Seesaw to share and communicate with parents and caregivers! Your child will post to Seesaw to share their learning. Teachers and School Administration will also use Seesaw to send messages and… Continue Reading →
We finished off 2023 Sport with our Woodend students and community not only showing their skills but also their sporting spirit and team work. Thank you to all our students for participating and giving your best effort to your team… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to all year 6 students who graduated from Woodend on Thursday night. The following students won awards for their hard work and dedication. Academic Achievement Eva Cornish Leni Knowles Andie Rosenberg Alexis Panopoulos Academic Improvement Billy Rowston Charlotte Hollitt… Continue Reading →
There has been so many opportunities for students to play a sport or be engaged in a team event! We wish to thank all of our Coordinators, Team Managers, Coaches, Umpires, Water carriers, Goal Umpires or any way that you… Continue Reading →
Last month we celebrated the chickens’ 2nd birthdays! Happy Birthday Bingo, Queenie, Violet, Chicki, Bubbles and Waffle! They were very spoilt as the students fed them some extra special treats and by the photos, they loved them! Some children chose… Continue Reading →
