Principal's Newsletter No17

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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

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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!