Woodend Primary School

02/11/2026

30/10/2026

Today we celebrate our wonderful staff and the incredible difference they make to our students, families and wider school community.

28/10/2026

What a fantastic time our whole school had getting their groove on with Kinect to Dance!

There were plenty of smiles, laughter and excitement as students participated in their own way, embraced the music and enjoyed moving together! It was wonderful to see students, teachers and even parents joining in, having a go and enjoying the fun together!

23/10/2026

Our Year 3 students had an exciting hands-on incursion today, putting their creativity, problem-solving and coding skills to the test!

Students became young engineers as they built their very own planes before using coding pens to program their creations!

It was wonderful to see students working together, experimenting, thinking critically and learning through trial and error.

What a fantastic opportunity to bring STEM learning to life in such a fun and engaging way!

23/10/2026

Grade 5/6 visited the Werribee Zoo today as part of their investigation into animal adaptations. We learnt to identify adaptations, learnt how to identify if animals are prey or predator (or both) and looked closely at some skeletons. The Safari Bus was a hit, as always, with up close views of Southern White Rhinos and Giraffe's.

20/10/2026

Today, our Year 3 students spent some time at Carlsruhe with our Year 4 students, marking the beginning of their transition journey for 2027!

It was a wonderful opportunity to explore the campus, connect with older students and begin building confidence and excitement for the next chapter of their learning journey.

A big thank you to our Year 4 students for helping our Year 3s feel welcome!

We look forward to many more exciting transition experiences as we prepare our Year 3s for their move to Carlsruhe in 2027!

08/10/2026

How wonderful to see our four school house mascots represented in this beautiful installation in the garden!

A huge thank you to Paul from HurleyWood Creations of Macedon for bringing our house mascots to life through this amazing creation!

What a wonderful celebration of our school identity and community!

05/09/2026

A huge thank you to all the wonderful dads, grandpas, and carers who joined us Friday morning for our Fathers Day Morning Tea organised by PFA.
It was a joy celebrating you. We hope you enjoyed the treats, the company, and a warm coffee to start your day with Rafaels Coffee. Happy Fathers Day!

04/09/2026

Our Grade 5/6 students were very lucky to welcome Michelle Scott Tucker, co-author of Spirit of the Crocodile, to our school today!
Michelle shared where the ideas for the novel came from and gave students a great insight into the writing and editing process. She encouraged our young writers to start with something they know and then build on their ideas, showing how even a simple moment can grow into an important part of a story.
Students also learnt how Aaron Fa’Aoso’s experiences growing up in the Torres Strait helped inspire the characters and events in the novel. Michelle spoke about some of the important themes explored in the story, including climate change, Torres Strait Islander culture and the strength of communities working together.
Our students asked some fantastic questions and were also treated to a special personalised video message from Aaron Fa’Aoso, which was a wonderful surprise!
A huge thank you to Michelle for taking the time to visit us and inspire our Grade 5/6 readers and writers. We loved having you!

03/09/2026

Mathlympics & Family Maths Night

What a wonderful day of maths, teamwork and community spirit!

Yesterday, our students took part in Mathlympics, competing in their houses through a range of fun and challenging maths activities. Students worked collaboratively, solved problems, tested their mathematical thinking and proudly represented their houses.

We then welcomed our families back to school for Family Maths Night, providing an opportunity for students to share their learning and enjoy maths together as a family. Families explored a variety of fun maths games and activities that can easily be played at home, helping to build confidence and show that maths can be both meaningful and enjoyable beyond the classroom.

It was fantastic to see so many families involved and our school community coming together to learn, play and connect.

A big thank you to our students, families and staff for making the day such a wonderful celebration of mathematics and our school community.

Together, we’re building a community where maths is valued, shared and enjoyed.