All About Camp Kakariki

Watch Room 14 relive their experiences at Camp Kakariki

On the Box - Last Episode for the year

Check out the last episode of the year from the team at On the Box

Times up for your Spud in a Bucket

How are those potatoes going? It’s the last weekend for watering and bestowing lots of tender loving care on your potatoes. The Annual Woodstock School Potato Growing Competition is Tues 13 Dec. Please bring your buckets in on Tuesday morning to your classroom and we’ll see who as the biggest and the most potatoes.

Carols in the Paddock

Thanks to all the hard working PTA members who helped make this event such a success

Principal's Newsletter

Click on link about to check out the latest news from the Principal's Desk


Steve Ostermann - Principal



Carols in the Paddock

Reminder - Come join us for Carols in the Paddock

 Thursday 1 December 6-8pm

Featuring: Carols, Pizza, Sausage Sizzle, Drinks, Coffee, Ice Creams, Mussle Fritters, Jelly (or BYO Picnic),
Pasifika/Kapa Haka Groups, PTA Singing Talent, Guitar and Violin Groups and a raffle!

• Gold coin collection per attending adult during entertainment

Pizza must be pre-ordered & information about this will be sent home next week but all other food and beverage stations will be cash only.

BYO blanket for seating as all activity and entertainment will be on the school paddock.

If the weather is not in our favour we will move from the paddock to the hall

Senior Athletics Results

Click on the link above to see results from our recent Senior School Athletics Day.  Sorry in the delay in getting these results online

Principal's Newsletter

Click on the link above to check out the latest news from the Principal's Desk


Steve Ostermann
Principal



Carols in the Paddock

“Carols on the Paddock”

Thursday 1 December
6-8pm  (Please note the updated time):
All Woodstock Families and Supporters Welcome

Featuring: Carols, Pizza, Sausage Sizzle, Drinks, Coffee, Ice Creams, Mussle Fritters, Jelly (or BYO Picnic), Pasifika/Kapa Haka Groups, PTA Singing Talent, Guitar and Violin Groups and a raffle!

• Gold coin collection per attending adult during entertainment

Pizza must be pre-ordered & information about this will be sent home next week but all other food and beverage stations will be cash only.

BYO blanket for seating as all activity and entertainment will be on the school paddock.

If the weather is not in our favour we will move from the paddock to the hall

Round the Bridges

Round the Bridges

It was a brilliant sunny Sunday with excitement filling the air as children were getting ready for the annual Round the Bridges running race. The year 3 and 4 runners were first as they ran down Victoria Street there was lots of encouragement and cheering. The same was given to all the year 5 and 6 runners too. Altogether it was a fun and exciting day. Well done! To all of our runners.

By Jack Popplestone

Athletics Day

Pohutakawa Syndicate Athletics 2011


On Monday the 14th of November the senior syndicate had their fantastic annual athletics day.
The weather was perfect and sunny and not a cloud in the sky. The day ran smoothly and a lot of parents came to watch. The morning events consisted of long jump, tennis ball throw, Shot put, discus, high jump and the fierce sprint heats. Then in the afternoon there was the sprint finals, the tough 800m run, and then the always exiting house relays. Congratulations too everyone who participated and gave it a go!

Good luck too the place getters who will compete at cluster interschool’s at Southwell School.

By Harry Smith

Junior Disco

 

YAY! IT’S THE JUNIOR DISCO

FOR YEARS 0-3

WHEN- THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2011

TIME – 6.15PM – 7.15PM

WHERE – WOODSTOCK SCHOOL HALL

Parents need to be at the hall to pick up their children at 7.15pm, children will not be allowed to leave the hall until their parent has arrived to collect them.

GOLD COIN DONATION/Per Child ON ENTRY

Please return the permission slip by Wednesday 23rd November 2011

IMPORTANT We are not selling or providing food/beverages at the junior disco but free water will be available.

Enquires to Amy Thompson on 027 67 87 047- Woodstock School P.T.A

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I give permission from room to come to the junior disco on Thursday 24th November 2011.


Signed………………………………………………………….

Yes I can be a parent helper at the junior disco.

Name: Contact Number:

Jelly Makers Wanted

Woodstock School PTA require volunteers to make ‘jelly cups’ to sell at ‘Carols on the Paddock’

If you are keen to help, please call Jocelyn on: 07 853 2155 \ 0274 857 107

Room 4 Plant a Kauri Tree

A big thank you to Room 4's teacher Mrs Addison who donated a Kauri tree for our hill area.  Her class helped plant the tree, which will provide great shade for children using the slide.

The Kauri tree donated by Mrs Addison and planted by her class, Room 4.

Rata Synidcate (CEU) Newsletter

Click on the link above to find out the latest news from the Rata (CEU) Syndicate

Prinicipal's Newsletter 1 November

Click on the link above to check out the news from the Principal's Desk

 

Steve Ostermann



Rimu Syndicate News

Click on the link above to check out the latest news from the Rimu Syndicate

Kowhai Syndicate News

Click on the link above to find out the latest news from Kowhai Syndicate.

Spud in a Bucket Competition

The GREAT SPUD growing contest 2011

Bring 50 cents and this will get you a spud and instructions on what you need to do…

Put coin in a named envelope in a the slot in the office by Thursday 27 October

Bring your bucket to school on the 27th and you’ll plant your spud at school with Rod and then take it home , LOOK after it then bring it all back to school on Tuesday 13th December

Find out who has the most SPUDS under the soil.  (Don’t peek ‘till then.)

You will need to reuse last years bucket or supply a new one.

Important information for parents of Year 6 children

Cyclists Skills Training for Year 6 students
This starts the first Wednesday for students in Room 9 and 11.

Thank you to all those parents who have returned the consent form for this programme. Listed below are the times that the different classes will be participating in this programme at the beginning of next term.

Your child will need to have their bike at school on each of the relevant days. During the day, bikes will be kept in the school’s bike stands and must be secured with a bike lock.

For those children who do not normally ride to school, their bikes will be stored overnight in our classrooms, however they will need to be collected on Friday afternoon and taken home for the weekend. We appreciate that the dropping off and collecting of bikes will cause you some inconvenience, but this is a very worthwhile programme and your child will benefit greatly from their participation.

Session Times

Day 1 Wednesday  26 Oct
10:45 – 12:15
Rooms 9 & 11
Grade 1A
In School

1:10 – 2:45
Rooms 9 & 11
Grade 1B
In School

Day 2  Friday 28 Oct
8:45 – 10:25Rooms 9 & 11
Grade 2A
Classroom

10:45 – 12:15
Rooms 9 &11
Grade 2B
On-road

1:10 – 2:45
Rooms 9 & 11
Grade 2CDay 3 Friday  4 Nov

On-road

8:45 – 10:25
Rooms 9 & 11
Grade 2D
On-road

10:45 – 12:15
Rooms 9 & 11
Grade 2E
On-road

1:10 – 2:45
Rooms 10 & 12
Grade 1A
In School
Day 4  Monday  7 Nov
8:45 – 10:25
Rooms 10 & 12
Grade 1B
In School

10:45 – 12:15
Rooms 10 & 12
Grade 2A
Classroom

1:10 – 2:45
Rooms 10 & 12
Grade 2B
On-road

Day 5  Tuesday 8 Nov 
8:45 – 10:25
Rooms 10 & 12
Grade 2C
On-road

10:45 – 12:15
Rooms 10 & 12
Grade 2D
On-road

1:10 – 2:45
Rooms 10 & 12
Grade 2E
On-road

Vegie Stall - A Success

Thank you to all the parents that supported our first spring vegie stall today. We raised $50.50. This money will go towards buying new seedlings for our vegie garden

Vegie Stall - Wednesday 5 October 2.45pm

The Enviro Agents have beautiful fresh produce straight out of the our Vegie Garden - Vegie Heaven, for sale today - Wednesday 5 October 2.45pm.
Look at what is on offer

Our Broccoli are almost bigger than a child

Yum

So fresh and healthy

Silver beet - a great source of iron

Carrots, Carrots and more Carrots



Not quite for sale yet - but it won't be longer before our strawberries are ready

Don't miss out.  Bring your money and get in quick to buy these high quality vegetables, grown for you with love!

Principal's Newsletter No17

Check out the latest news from the Principal's Desk by clicking on the link

Acting Principal - Jenny Mills

Senior School Speech Finals

Congratulations and well done to all the children in Pohutakawa Syndicate for writing and presenting their speeches this year. It takes a lot of courage and determination to take part in this.


The finalists were:
Year 4 Hannah Birch, Ruby Tsatsas, Amy Wardrop, Lucy Thompson
Year 5 Liana Kirk, Maria Sartin, Daisy Bunting, Anna Corkery
Year 6 Jordan Edwards, Pamudi Muthugalage, Sam Rowe, Jazmin Hotham

The winners for 2011 were:
Year 4 Hannah Birch
Year 5 Daisy Bunting
Year 6 Jazmin Hotham

Congratulation to our school speech finalists and winners

Junior Cross Country

Don't forget the Junior Cross Country takes place today (Tuesday 20 September) 11.00am-12.15pm. 
See you there

Cluster Country Photos

On Thursday 15th September at Tauhara Park, 24 children from Woodstock School ran in the Fairfield Cluster Cross-country. All our runners did well despite the wet and muddy conditions. Congratulations to all who participated, well done. Thank you to Mr Good for the photos of the event below

Change of date reminders

Just a quick reminder about the following change of dates due to recent postponements

• Cluster Cross Country POSTPONED until Thursday 15 September
• Junior Cross Country: POSTPONED until Tuesday 20 September

Also don't forget our annual Book Fair takes place Tuesday 20 September - Thursday 22 September.  We hope to see you there

On the Box - Episode 1

Check out the this episode of On the Box - the first creation from our newly formed video group.  Look out for guest appearances from Mrs Mills, Mr Otto and Mrs Glover.

The children involved in making this show worked extremely hard, and we are very proud of what they have achieved for their first effort.

Senior Disco

WHEN – FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
WHERE- WOODSTOCK SCHOOL HALL
TIME – 7.00PM - 9.00PM
(Children must be collected from inside the Hall at 9PM)

TICKETS - $5.00 (NO DOOR SALES)
Tickets on sale Wednesday the 14th of September.

For more information on the Senior School (Years 4-6) Disco click on the link above

Principals Newsletter 9 September

Click on the link above to find out about the latest news from the Principal's Desk

Jenny Mills - Acting Principal

Book Fair

Dear Parents/Caregivers

We are holding our annual Scholastic Book Fair during Week 8 of this term. It is to be held in the library.

There will be a wonderful variety of books and other products available.  All Book Fair purchases benefit Woodstock School and our library, wth twenty percent of all sales being donated to the school.

You are invited to view and purchase your books at the following times:
Tuesday 20th September 8.00am – 8.45am
Wednesday 21st September 8.00 a m – 8.4 5 a m & 2.45pm – 3.45pm
Thursday 22nd September 8.00am – 8.45am - Adult Only Purchasing (Buy those very early Christmas presents without the children!) & 2.45pm – 3.45pm

For your convenience, EFTPOS facilities will be available.

The Book Fair creates an enjoyable opportunity for your whole family to get excited about books, reading and learning. We look forward to your support of this event and our school library.

Library Team

RWC School PTA Fundraiser

Rugby World Cup Fundraiser

The Woodstock School PTA with the Apparel House sales team have put together a range of official licensed Rugby World Cup merchandise, in sizes 3 to 16 years, so that families would have the opportunity to purchase directly through the school at prices way below retail.

Completed order forms and payment to be back at the school office by Thursday 15th September with delivery to the school expected 7-10 days later. This offer is strictly while stocks last, and is offered on a first in first served basis (Cheques made payable to Woodstock School PTA).

Click here for product catalogue

Click here for for links for the Order Form

This is an amazing opportunity for our school, and school members, to benefit from a once in a lifetime event right here in our own backyard!

Enrolment Information

The Woodstock Board of Trustees invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their children at Woodstock School for the period 01 February to 29 June, 2012.

Enrolment at the school is governed by an Enrolment Scheme, details of which are available from the school office (this includes a description of the Home Zone)

The Board has determined that a total of 20 places are likely to be available for Out of Home Zone students during this period. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s enrolment zone.

Application forms are available from the school office ph (07) 855 6686, fax (07) 8537056, email frontoffice@woodstock.school.nz

The deadline for receipt of application for Out of Home Zone places is 4pm Friday 7 October, 2011.

Parents who live within the home zone and who intend enrolling their child at any time should notify the school by Friday 30th September, 2011 to assist the school in planning appropriately for this period. Students in the home zone are entitled to enrol at the school. If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot (except in the case of special programmes, where the criteria in the enrolment scheme apply).  If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on Tuesday 25th October, 2011. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

Woodstock School Board of Trustees

Family Photos

Don't miss out on this fantastic family photo opportunity and help our school's fundraising efforts at the same time.

The PTA has organised for a professional photographer to come to the school on Saturday 1 October to take either a family or children's portrait in black and white or colour.  Photographs are taken on a digital camera so you can view before printing.  This ensures you will be happing with the final results.
For just $10 you will secure your booking and receive 10x10 inch portrait.

Appointments run from 9am to 6pm.

To secure you booking fill in the form that came home with your child

Thank you for supporting our fundraiser. 

Reminder: Sports Photographs

REMINDER: Photo Day: Wednesday 14th SeptemberSports and Team Photographs.

The following Sports and Team Photographs will be taken

• Soccer
• Touch
• Netball
• Hockey
• Gymnastics Competition
• Enviro Agents
• Kapa Haka – Core Group
• Pasifika Group
• Choir
• Road Patrol
• Cricket
• Flippa Ball
• Fairfield Cluster Swimming and Cross Country
• House Leaders/Class Councillors
• Tech Wizards (Computer Monitors)
• Librarians

Children are required to bring the following for their photo

Soccer, Touch , Rugby and Hockey – Red socks, Black Shorts and Red Shirt. Boots are not required.
Netball – Full Uniform
Gymnastics – Boys – Black Shorts
Girls – Uniform Provided

Note:
To make changing quicker due to time demands, it would be appreciated if children can wear their black shorts under their trousers on Thursday. Please do not wear anything that will be seen under the sports shirt.

If your child is required to wear a uniform for their photo they will be handed out prior to the photos being taken. These children will need to bring a named plastic bag to keep their clothing together.

Coaches / Managers:If coaches / managers wish to be included in their team’s photo please advise the office.

The last day for ordering team photos will be 9am on the day the photos are taken  Wednesday 14th September.

Please note that a separate envelope is required for each photo.(Make sure your Team name is stated)

Photograph envelopes have been given to your child. If you require further photo envelopes please contact the office.

Please do not ask for change at the school office.

*If you are able to help with the organisation on the day of the photo’s please contact the office.*

The Orchard - Fruit Heaven

Our School has begun to create an Orchard beside the school vegie garden.  We can't wait until the trees grow enough for us to enjoy eating the fruit.

The beginnings of our school orchard

We’d like to thank Mrs Avis Leeson who donated a very healthy plum tree to add to our orchard.

Vegie Heaven

The Enviro Team have put together a new blog to keep people up-to-date with Enviro News and happenings at the school's vegetable garden - Vegie Heaven.

The beginnings of our vegie garden mural

Check it out and subscribe to the Vegie Heaven blog too!

Woodstock's Got Talent

Woodstock sure has got talent!!


Check out the video performances of our finalists in Woodstock's got Talent. Well worth checking out.

Principal's Newletter

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Spellathon Infomation

Dear Parent/Caregivers

We are holding a Spelling Bee over the next four weeks of Term 3, with the dual aims of developing our students’ skills and knowledge in the area of spelling and as a PTA fundraising initiative. The Woodstock School Spelling Bee involves the children learning their words before being tested in a written test. The senior children of the school will have the opportunity to be considered and compete for a place in The Great Waikato ASB Spelling Bee. More information will be made available to the Year 5 and 6 children.

All students will be given an appropriate spelling list of words to learn and a sponsorship form.

The Spelling Bee will be a component of our homework focus. It is expected that the children will learn their words at home to be well prepared for an excellent Spelling Bee score.

The students can seek sponsors who will sponsor so much per word, or can make a donation towards the event. Please encourage as many family and friends to become involved as you can.

When the testing is completed in Week 6 of this term, your child will come home with a Score Card from their teacher indicating the number of words that they got correct in their test. The students can then collect the money from their sponsors.

All money and sponsorship forms must be returned to the school office by Friday 23rd September 2011.
We look forward to a wonderful response!

Click here, if you need to download the Sponsorship form

Thank you for your support and assistance.

Daffodil Day



Dear Parents/Caregivers
This Friday 26 August is Daffodil Day. At Woodstock School we are supporting this very worthy cause by having a dress-up day. Everyone is being encouraged to wear something yellow. There will be house points for those who join in the fun. We are also asking everyone to donate a gold coin to turn our class daffodil posters from yellow to gold. The money collected will be sent to the
Cancer Society to help people and families dealing with cancer.

Please give generously.

Yours Sincerely
Kym Lenihan.

With your help, there is hope.

PTA Quiz and Auction Night

Don't forget the PTA's Annual Quiz and Auction Night is on this Friday 7.30, @ Hamilton Bridge Club, Richmond Street.

If you would like a ticket to this event ($15), contact the school office, or fill in the form that came home with your child.

Measles Outbreak Information

Click on the link above to view the latest information regarding the current Measles Outbreak

Road Side Art Unveiling

You may have seen some painted poles decorating the side of the road on Casey Ave. These were designed, and painted, by a group of Year Five and Six Woodstock School and St Joseph's School children under the leadership of Nicole Glover. The six poles represent the six bridges of Hamilton, as well as the various well known events and activities that are carried out in the city. Each pole has a different theme:- the Hamilton Balloon Festival, children of Woodstock and St Joseph's schools, V8 car races, the Hamilton logo, waka/canoes on the river and the Waikato sports team colours. The poles are shaped in a way to represent the school's closest bridge, which is the Fairfield Bridge. The poles were officially unveiled on the wet and blustery Thursday July 14th, by Councillor Maria Westphal. The children involved were given certificates and prizes by Mayor Julie Hardaker.