Dear Parents and
Caregivers,
School closes for Christmas holidays: Friday 13th
December.
Please note: 2.00pm closing
Term
Dates for 2014
Term
1: 03
February – 17 April Term 2: 05 May – 04 July
Term
3: 21
July – 26 September Term 4: 13 October – 16 December
Oops! an omission from the staff
list for 2014.
Mrs Lisa
Harvey will be taking maternity leave for the 2014 year. The expected event is about to occur early in
January. We all wish her the very best.
Miss Leigh
Paterson gets married on the 21 December and we all wish her every
happiness and for a great day!
Mrs D
McHugh; We farewelled Dale, Teacher Aide in the Conductive Education
Unit, last week. Dale has been with us
for 16 years.
Congratulations to Mrs A
Crawford on attaining her full Registration as a teacher recently.
Special
thanks:
to Miss G Cox-Wright for her work with Room 14 and we all wish her the
very best for the New Year. Thanks also to Miss J Boerema for assisting with
room 1A this term and good luck in her new job.
Woodstock School Library
Apology: Over the last week, some
families have received overdue notices and invoices for library books that they
HAD already returned. Unfortunately we have had problems with
our computer system in the library. We sincerely apologise for the
unnecessary inconvenience this has caused.
Library
Volunteers 2014
– next year we are looking for some helpful hands to help with tasks in our
school library. These tasks could involve covering books, mending books
or general tidying. If you are someone who would like to help out, and
are about before or after school collecting your children, let Rachael Tangney
know rachaelt@woodstock.school.nz; We will put out
another request in the New Year when we return to school.
Mrs
Tangney
PTA Thanks:
This
is a very special group of people who voluntarily contribute huge amounts of
time and energy to supporting the kids at our school. They involve (and immerse) themselves in a
myriad of fundraising events during the year.
My special and most appreciative thanks to this group of people who contribute
so much to the school and the children.
Sports Shirts
We
still have a large amount of shirts that have been issued to children. Please
return them to the office.
Like Us On Facebook
Keep
up to date with school notices and events by ‘liking’ the Woodstock Primary
School page on Facebook. We upload many photos of our day-to-day
activities and events, along with advising you of information that may be of
use to you.
Dear
Parents and Caregivers of Year 6 Students
Do you have a child who is interested in playing
cricket next year as a Year 7 at Fairfield Intermediate? Then we would love to
hear from you. Please email Louise Handley at lhandley@fairfieldintermediate.school.nz
anytime from now until February with your child’s name. We are looking
forward to a great year in 2014.
Get your kids ready for
Edventures action packed holiday programmes and Summer Camps.
We’ve planned a range of non-stop programmes that are guaranteed to challenge kids these holidays. Designed to push boundaries, build confidence and be part of a team. Safe and fun. Our aim is to give kids new skills for life. Edventure is for kids aged 5-13. OSCAR available.
Enrol now at www.edventure.co.nz
We’ve planned a range of non-stop programmes that are guaranteed to challenge kids these holidays. Designed to push boundaries, build confidence and be part of a team. Safe and fun. Our aim is to give kids new skills for life. Edventure is for kids aged 5-13. OSCAR available.
Enrol now at www.edventure.co.nz
Jan/
Feb Introductory
Course to Public Speaking and Performance Skills
This short course is designed to build
confidence and improve basic public speaking and performance skills, within a
supportive and fun environment. It covers public speaking preparation and
presentation skills, verbal reading skills, vocal ability and the option to
work on a group drama, group poem or group storytelling. There is also the
option of a Speech New Zealand ‘Advanced Introductory Level’ Oral Communication
Exam.
Cost: $50 for 6 weeks of lessons or $90 for 7 weeks of
lessons and the exam. The two hour classes will be held on a Sunday
afternoon from 3.30 to 5.30pm. Maximum of 40 students on the course. They will
be taught with the assistance of senior Speech and Drama students. Classes will
start on the 12th of January. This course is suitable for
students who will be in years 6 – 9 in 2014.For more information and to
enroll please contact Laura Watson 0220896158 or lauraw09@gmail.com. For
more information visitwww.laurawatsonsd.com
Holiday
Programmes
The
Hamilton YMCA Holiday programmes for December and January have been released.
We
have 6 weeks of fun activities and learning experiences for children based and
venues around Hamilton.
This
programme includes trips to the beach, Hobbiton in Matamata, the Amazing Maize
in Auckland, Inflatable World, the pools, sports days and activities, crafts
and painting, dance lessons, water games and cooking with a difference and much
more. If you want more information go to www.ymcaauckland.org.nz and go to holiday programmes or phone us on 838
2529. WINZ subsidies may be available if you qualify. There are also some
Holiday programme brochures at the school office. The programme begins on the
16th of December.
If you have any other questions please contact me directly.
Regards, Graeme Mead Centre Manager
Gymsports
Holiday Programme Hamilton City Gymsports is now OSCAR
approved!! Suitable for 5-12 years. All abilities catered for. December 16th to 20th
9am to 3pm $25 a day. January 13th
to 17th and 20th to 24th 9am to 3pm $30 a day.
BABYSITTING NOW AVAILABLE. 7.45am to 9am and 3pm to 5.15pm $5 per hour
Gymnastics,
Trampoline, Cheerleading, Theme Days, Obstacle Courses, Tabloid Sports,
Gymnastics Crafts, Gymnastics Theatre, FUN!!!
Please visit our website for further information and enrolment
forms.
www.hamcitygymsports.co.nz (07) 849
4546 office@hamcitygymsports.co.nz
Best wishes to you all and I hope
your Christmas break is full of joy and laughter.
Steve
Ostermann
Principal
