Upcoming Events & Important Dates
The second half of the year is always a busy time as we move into a range of special events, celebrations and opportunities for our school community to come together. To help families plan ahead, please find a summary of the upcoming events below. A reminder that...
2027 Material & Services Fee
The attached letter refers to the removal of the Materials & Services Fees for 2027. If you have any queries, or wish to discuss further, please contact Angela.Burrows170@schools.sa.edu.au
STEM Fest 2026: GROW at Woodend Primary School
It’s almost time to celebrate STEM Fest 2026 at Woodend Primary School! From Monday 12 to Friday 16 October, STEM Fest will invite our students and community to GROW. Connecting with the 2026 National Science Week theme, ‘Seeds of Science’, this year’s theme...
Pedal Prix Finale!
Our nineteen riders completed their Pedal Prix 2026 racing season. This totals three races for the year: 1. Saturday 23rd May at 'The Bend' Tailem Bend 2. Friday 19th June at 'Victoria Park Racecourse' 3. Saturday 1st August at 'The Bend' Tailem Bend...
*Reminder – Disco Ticket Sales Close This Sunday*
*Reminder* Ticket sales to the disco close this Sunday the 20th September at midnight. No tickets can be purchased after this date - no exceptions. Please purchase tickets via Qkr! Disco details: Date: 24th September 2026 Time: R-2: 4.30-5.30pm, Yr 3-6: 6-7pm. For...
🎉 The Woodend Primary School Disco!
We are thrilled to announce that the school disco is back again this year! As part of a fundraising initiative for the Woodend Performance Team, we’re getting ready for an evening of music, lights, laughter and plenty of dancing! 🎶✨ Join your friends for a...
Helping Your Child Stay Safe Online
The online world can be a positive place for children to learn, explore, have fun and connect with others. At times, children may need our support to understand what they see and experience online and make safe choices. eSafety’s new Online Safety Guide for Parents...
Scarecrows are ready!
Each year, our Garden Custodian team use their own lunch and recess time to build Scarecrows to be entered in the Royal Adelaide Show's competition. This year, the group agreed on entering three designs into the one category for Story Books. The students designed...
Friday, 11 September OSHC is Available
School Closure Day – Friday 11 September Looking for a fun and active day for your child on Friday 11 September? WPS OSHC is excited to offer a Taekwondo & Self-Defence session as part of our School Closure Day program! Children will have the opportunity to...
Time to order a donut treat!
It is the return of the yummy donuts at Woodies Goodies Canteen this term! There are 4 x different flavours to choose from! You may choose from: caramel, chocolate, iced sprinkle or strawberry. We also offer a Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Cookie. Your child can...
Road Safety Reminders
We ask that our community please take note of the following important reminders when using the roads around our school: Do not stand in driveways at any time. This includes the entrance to the staff carpark and the residential driveways either side of the crossing....
Southern Valley Track & Field
🏃♀️🏃♂️🏆 WHAT A DAY FOR WOODEND 🏆🏃♂️🏃♀️ A huge congratulations to our 11 incredible Woodend students who represented the Southern Valley District at the Division 3 State Day Track & Field Championships at SA Athletics Stadium! 👏🎉 For some of our athletes, it...
Woodend Students Shine at DigiFest
On Friday 28 August, nine students from Woodend Primary School attended DigiFest at Scotch College, a student led technology event designed to inspire, connect and celebrate young people in technology. The day began with workshops led by industry partners, giving...
Ant-racism policy feedback
The Department for Education is currently seeking feedback on a draft Anti-racism policy, which demonstrates the commitment to a public education system free from racism. Parents and carers interested in learning more about the policy can visit the department’s...
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! Celebrating Seussical Jr. Musical
Dear parents, carers, grandparents and friends, What an incredible way to finish last term! After months of rehearsals, singing, dancing, costumes, props and preparation, our talented Woodend Primary School students took to the stage for four wonderful community...
Woodend’s Children’s Centre 35th Birthday
You are invite to join Woodend Children's Centre to celebrate their 35th Birthday and new outdoor learning centre. Please see pamphlet below for details. [pdf-embedder url="https://woodendps.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/35th-Birthday-Invitation.pdf"...
ARTBEAT 26 Auditions
We are thrilled to announce the return of ArtBEAT in Term 4! This special event will highlight the incredible talents of our instrumental and performing arts program students, showcasing the skills they’ve developed throughout this year. ArtBEAT will be held on...
AFL Max Excursion
On Monday 17 August, Rooms 7, 8, 24 and 25 headed to AFL Max near Adelaide Airport for an action-packed day of fun, teamwork and adventure. Our large group was split into five smaller groups, with students rotating through a range of exciting activities across the...
More Exciting Book Week Celebrations at Woodend!
This week we are celebrating CBCA Book Week at Woodend! This year’s magical theme is “Symphony of Stories”. Throughout the week, we will explore how unique stories, voices and colourful characters come together to create a beautiful orchestra of storytelling. Small...
Fathers Day Gift Stall
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and to help celebrate, Parent Network is 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...
Book Week treats!
It's Book Week! Canteen staff are busily preparing Book Week treats for the children this week! These items have been so popular in the past that we can only offer two treats per child. We thank you for your understanding with having this limit. These treats...
Woodend Year 5/6 Basketball
Sixteen Woodend students competed today in a round robin Basketball competition at Reynella East College. Both our Boys and Girls teams played exceptionally well, with plenty of great highlights throughout the day. A few students competed in their first Basketball...
Woodend Performance Team Lights Up the Adelaide Entertainment Centre!
What an incredible night for the Woodend Performance Team! On Wednesday 19 August, our 71 talented performers took to the stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre as part of Schools Challenge Australia, bringing seven months of hard work, creativity and teamwork...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in Room 22!
Last Friday, our Midyear Reception students had an incursion with Cleanaway. This incursion focused on teaching students about the importance of waste management and recycling, issues that are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. Throughout the...
STEM Fest 2026: The Secret Seed Challenge!
Our library team are getting in early, helping us prepare for this year's STEM Fest celebrations, coming up early in Term 4. This year, to connect with the National Science Week theme 'Seeds of Science', Woodend will be exploring all the ways we can GROW: grow...
National Week of Action: Small Acts, Big Impact
From Monday 17 to Friday 21 August (Week 5), our school will participate in the 2026 Bullying No Way: National Week of Action. This year’s theme, Small Acts, Big Impact, reminds us that everyday words and actions can help create a school where every child feels...
Book Week 2026 ‘A Symphony of Stories’
Get ready to tune into reading! From Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August, our school will celebrate the annual CBCA Book Week. This year’s magical theme is "Symphony of Stories." Throughout the week, we will explore how unique stories, voices, and colourful...
Want to have some cricket fun?
Woolworths Cricket Blast! Woodend and SACA have joined to offer our Woodend families an opportunity to learn more about the sport of cricket! This is Woolworths Cricket Blast happening this term at our school! If your child is between 5-10 years and you would...
Final Pedal Prix Race 2026!
Well done to our Woodend Pedal Prix riders and families! Last Saturday 1st August was our third and final race for the year. It was a chilly start of just 1 degree followed by a sunny afternoon to enjoy the event. We are very proud of the determination and...
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
The second half of the year is always a busy time as we move into a range of special events, celebrations and opportunities for our school community to come together. To help families plan ahead, please find a summary of the upcoming events below. A reminder that...
2027 Material & Services Fee
The attached letter refers to the removal of the Materials & Services Fees for 2027. If you have any queries, or wish to discuss further, please contact Angela.Burrows170@schools.sa.edu.au
STEM Fest 2026: GROW at Woodend Primary School
It’s almost time to celebrate STEM Fest 2026 at Woodend Primary School! From Monday 12 to Friday 16 October, STEM Fest will invite our students and community to GROW. Connecting with the 2026 National Science Week theme, ‘Seeds of Science’, this year’s theme...
Pedal Prix Finale!
Our nineteen riders completed their Pedal Prix 2026 racing season. This totals three races for the year: 1. Saturday 23rd May at 'The Bend' Tailem Bend 2. Friday 19th June at 'Victoria Park Racecourse' 3. Saturday 1st August at 'The Bend' Tailem Bend...
*Reminder – Disco Ticket Sales Close This Sunday*
*Reminder* Ticket sales to the disco close this Sunday the 20th September at midnight. No tickets can be purchased after this date - no exceptions. Please purchase tickets via Qkr! Disco details: Date: 24th September 2026 Time: R-2: 4.30-5.30pm, Yr 3-6: 6-7pm. For...
🎉 The Woodend Primary School Disco!
We are thrilled to announce that the school disco is back again this year! As part of a fundraising initiative for the Woodend Performance Team, we’re getting ready for an evening of music, lights, laughter and plenty of dancing! 🎶✨ Join your friends for a...
Helping Your Child Stay Safe Online
The online world can be a positive place for children to learn, explore, have fun and connect with others. At times, children may need our support to understand what they see and experience online and make safe choices. eSafety’s new Online Safety Guide for Parents...
Scarecrows are ready!
Each year, our Garden Custodian team use their own lunch and recess time to build Scarecrows to be entered in the Royal Adelaide Show's competition. This year, the group agreed on entering three designs into the one category for Story Books. The students designed...
Friday, 11 September OSHC is Available
School Closure Day – Friday 11 September Looking for a fun and active day for your child on Friday 11 September? WPS OSHC is excited to offer a Taekwondo & Self-Defence session as part of our School Closure Day program! Children will have the opportunity to...
Time to order a donut treat!
It is the return of the yummy donuts at Woodies Goodies Canteen this term! There are 4 x different flavours to choose from! You may choose from: caramel, chocolate, iced sprinkle or strawberry. We also offer a Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Cookie. Your child can...
Road Safety Reminders
We ask that our community please take note of the following important reminders when using the roads around our school: Do not stand in driveways at any time. This includes the entrance to the staff carpark and the residential driveways either side of the crossing....
Southern Valley Track & Field
🏃♀️🏃♂️🏆 WHAT A DAY FOR WOODEND 🏆🏃♂️🏃♀️ A huge congratulations to our 11 incredible Woodend students who represented the Southern Valley District at the Division 3 State Day Track & Field Championships at SA Athletics Stadium! 👏🎉 For some of our athletes, it...
Woodend Students Shine at DigiFest
On Friday 28 August, nine students from Woodend Primary School attended DigiFest at Scotch College, a student led technology event designed to inspire, connect and celebrate young people in technology. The day began with workshops led by industry partners, giving...