Principal's Newsletter

Check out the final newsletter of the year from the Principal's Desk

Steve Ostermann
Principal

School Closes

Don't forget school closes for the year at 2pm Friday 14 December.  Please make arrangments to pick up your child at this time.

Wearable Arts

Room 12 put together a fabulous event showcasing their wearable arts designs. Check them out on the video and slideshow below.

Photo Gallery

Check out some photos of recent events from Woodstock School including Cluster Athletics and Senior Camp

Uniform Consultation

Should Woodstock School have a compulsory school uniform?

The Board of Trustees has formed a uniform sub-committee to investigate whether the parents of students at Woodstock School would like:

 a compulsory school uniform;

 no uniform; or
 retain the current voluntary uniform.

This notice outlines some of the common arguments for and against the introduction of a compulsory school uniform. We have included a sample of arguments to introduce some of the issues that may arise during the consultation process.

 

Arguments for a uniform:

1. A feeling of belonging.

2. Minimise differences, teasing, competition about clothing/appearance.

3. Practical and easy to look after.

4. Less fuss in the morning.

5. Teacher focus on learning, not lost property.

6. A quality uniform may not cost more than mufti.

7. Smart group presentation for outings or gatherings.

Arguments against a uniform:

1. The cost up front.

2. Reduced opportunity for children to learn about self care and self management.

3. Hassle of keeping on top of uni-form laundry.

4. Teacher time taken up “policing” uniform.

5. Lost property will all look the same.

6. Enforced conformity.

7. Tradition of mufti at our school dating 50+ years.

 

The other option is to keep things just as they are; families who want their children to wear the voluntary school uniform can continue to do so.

 

Your opinion counts!

We want to hear from the whole school community about this issue. It’s important to understand all perspectives before any decision is made. Although it’s near the end of the year, we’d like you to think about it over the summer holidays, because consultation happens in Term 1 2013. More in-formation on that soon. If you’ve got something to say now, we’ve set up an email account so you can tell us how you feel about the options.

woodstockuniform@gmail.com

Cluster Athletics Results

Fairfield Cluster Athletics Day
On Tuesday 27^th November, 41 students represented Woodstock School at the Fairfield Cluster Athletics day.  It was a beautiful sunny day with impressive Woodstock results!  We are so proud of all the children that took part and thank the parents who gave up their time to assist and support.  It is much appreciated J

Woodstock received the following places –

 

Long jump

·         1^st – Lucy Vellenoweth (Year 5 Girls)
·         3^rd – Noah Hotham (Year 5 Boys)
·         2^nd – Maria Sartin (Year 6 Girls)

High jump

·         1^st – Ratu Kuruduadua (Year 6 Boys)

Track

50m

1^st – Lucy  Vellonoweth (Year 5 Girls)

 

100m
1^st – Lucy Vellenoweth (Year 5 Girls)
2^nd – Maria Sartin (Year 6 Girls)

 

800m
3^rd - Sasha Judson (Year 4 Girls)
2^nd – Maria Sartin (Year 6 Girls)

 

Relays
1^st – Year 4 Boys
1^st – Year 5 Girls
1^st – Year 5 Boys

 

Pasifika Raffle

WOODSTOCK SCHOOL PASIFIKA GROUP

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE TICKET FUNDRAISER

$2.00 PER TICKET

Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia Orana, Bula Vinaka, Greetings.

The Woodstock School Pasifika Group are fundraising to upgrade costumes and resources.  With Christmas just around the corner this PRIZE would make a fantastic gift which includes a 24” LED LCD FULL HD TV and a NINTENDO MARIO KART Wii BUNDLE (Wii console, Wii remote plus Nunchuk, Wii Wheel and Mario Kart Wii game).

Please support our Woodstock School Pasifika Group by purchasing raffle    ticket(s).  The last day for purchasing tickets will be 11 December 2012.  The raffle will be drawn at the last school assembly on 12 December 2012 so be in quick and order your ticket(s) today and return the below slip and money back to the school office.  Your raffle ticket(s) will be sent home with your child/ren.

Fa’afetai lava, Malo ‘aupito, Meitaki maata, Vinaka, Domo-Arigato, Thank You.

 

WOODSTOCK SCHOOL PASIFIKA GROUP

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE TICKET FUNDRAISER

 

Name: _______________________

 

How many tickets would you like @ $2.00 each: _______________

 

Total amount enclosed: ___________________

 

Name of child who tickets are to home to:____________________

 

Room: _______________

PTA Meeting

Don't forget the PTA meets Monday 3 December, 7.30pm in the staffroom.  All welcome