Principal's Newsletter

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Enjoy your Easter break. Don't forget there is no school on Tuesday 2 April. 

Class and Individual Photos

Class and Individual Photos take place on Wednesday 27 March. 
You may want to check the kids hair before they leave the house!!

Don't forget our Extreme Garage Sale

The Woodstock Extreme Garage Sale is on Saturday.  Don't forget we are asking parent/caregivers and families of Year 5 and 6 children to donate a grocery item for our raffle. Donated items can be left in the box at the school office.

We are also asking parent/caregivers and families of Year 1 - 4 children to donate items for a bake stall. These items could include biscuits, cakes, muffins, scones, cupcakes or loaves. These items should be dropped off at school at either 8.45 or 2.45 on Friday 22 March (clearly labelled and priced please).

All your efforts are most appreciated by the PTA and the Woodstock School Community.

Cluster Swimming Results

Fairfield Cluster Swimming Sports

On Wednesday 20^th March, 27 senior students from Woodstock school competed at the Fairfield Cluster Swimming Sports. 

The following children received places –

·         Joe Hughes
3^rd in Year 4 boys Breaststroke

·         Mary Allan
1^st in Year 5 girls Freestyle
1^st in Year 5 girls Backstroke

1^st in Year 5 girls Breaststroke
 

·         Lela Ieremia
2^nd in Year 6 girls Freestyle

Woodstock also received 3 places in the group relays –

·         Year 5 girls relay:              3^rd
·         Year 5 boys relay:             3^rd
·         Year 6 boys relay:             3^rd

It was a great day out – beautiful weather and a positive experience for all the children who participated.  The students did extremely well and should all be proud of their effort and achievements. 

Once again a huge thank you to the parents who came along; your support was invaluable. 

Elisabeth Joseph and Maree Lewis J

Cluster Swimming Photos

Well Done to all the children who represented Woodstock at the Fairfield Cluster Swimming Event.

Here are some photos from the day.  More information will follow soon.

Year 4 Camp Notice

 

Follow this link for information for Parents of Year 4 children regarding camp.

Special Notice

PAID UNION MEETING –WEDNESDAY 2OTH MARCH 2013

As mentioned last week, it is the intention of the NZEI Te Riu Roa to hold paid union meetings for all NZEI members. The meeting our staff will attend is at Claudelands Event Centre tomorrow Wednesday 20^th March from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. We will have a limited number of teachers who will stay behind to supervise children.

In the past the Board has asked parents to make arrangements to collect their children at 1.00pm and take them home. We would be most appreciative if you could do this again.

At the end of this notice is a return slip which we would like you to complete and send back to your child’s teacher indicating that your child will be leaving at lunchtime tomorrow.

Children who do not return a slip must stay at school.

Steve Ostermann
Principal

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PAID UNION MEETING – WEDNESDAY 2OTH MARCH 2013

.........  I will pick up my child at 1.00pm

          OR

……….  My child has permission to go home on their own at 1.00pm

Child’s name:________________________________ Room No._______
 
Signed:_____________________________ (Parent/Caregiver)

Grocery items and cakes needed

The Woodstock Extreme Garage Sale is only days away, and we need your help.

We are asking parent/caregivers and families of Year 5 and 6 children to donate a grocery item for our raffle.  Donated items can be left in the box at the school office.

We are also asking parent/caregivers and families of Year 1 - 4 children to donate items for a bake stall. These items could include biscuits, cakes, muffins, scones, cupcakes or loaves.  These items should be dropped off at school at either 8.45 or 2.45 on Friday 22 March (clearly labelled and priced please).

All your efforts are most appreciated by the PTA and the Woodstock School Community.

Class & Portrait Photo Orders

Class and Portrait Photos will be taken on Wednesday 27^th March 2013.

Order envelopes have been sent home with children. Orders need to be made before Wednesday 27^th March.

 

If you require another order envelope please contact the school office.

 

 

Principal's Newsletter 8 March

Find attached the news from the Principal's Desk

Steve Ostermann
Principal

Senior Swimming Sports Results

Year 4 Girls FREESTYLE 1st Abby Surridge 2nd Olivia Proffit 3rd Eleanor Flintoff-Baker	Year 4 Girls BACKSTROKE 1st Eva Donkin 2ndTatiana King-Uerata 3rd Phoebe Barris	Year 4 Girls BREASTSTROKE 1st Abby Surridge 2nd Eva Donkin 3rd Phoebe Barris
Year 4 Boys FREESTYLE 1st Geoffrey Smith 2nd Ethan Johnson 3rd Alex Hooper	Year 4 Boys BACKSTROKE 1st Mark Moore 2nd Ethan Johnson 3rd Alex Hooper	Year 4 Boys BREASTSTROKE 1st Joe Hughes
Year 5 Girls FREESTYLE 1st Mary Allan 2nd Kelly Lewis 3rd Emelia Beere	Year 5 Girls BACKSTROKE 1st Mary Allan 2nd Kelly Lewis 3rd Sofia Sartin	Year 5 Girls BREASTSTROKE 1st Mary Allan 2nd Kelly Lewis 3rd Elizabeth McLean
Year 5 Boys FREESTYLE 1st Ciaran Watson 2nd Oliver Surridge 3rd Oliver Barris	Year 5 Boys BACKSTROKE 1st Ciaran Watson 2nd John McLean 3rd Oliver Barris	Year 5 Boys BREASTSTROKE 1st Ciaran Watson 2nd Oliver Barris 3rd John McLean
Year 6 Girls FREESTYLE 1st Lela Ieremia 2nd Lucy Vellenoweth 3rd Ruby Tsatsas	Year 6 Girls BACKSTROKE 1st Lela Ieremia 2nd Ruby Tsatsas 3rd Lucy Vellenoweth	Year 6 Girls BREASTSTROKE 1st Lela Ieremia 2nd Ruby Tsatsas 3rd Lucy Vellenoweth
Year 6 Boys FREESTYLE 1st Oliver Main 2nd Noah Hotham 3rdequal – Sebastian Morgans & George Smith	Year 6 Boys BACKSTROKE 1st equal – Oliver Main & Noah Hotham 3rd George Smith	Year 6 Boys BREASTSTROKE 1st Thomas McAdams 2nd Oliver Main 3rd Noah Hotham

Senior Swimming Sports

Here are some photos from our Annual Senior Swimming Sports, held this year at Te Rapa Primary's Swimming Pool.

Extreme Garage Sale

Don't forget Saturday 23 March 7.30-11.30am is our Extreme Garage Sale.

Donations of saleable items can still be dropped at school.

Your trash is someone else's treasure!!

Rimu Tryathlon Photos

Well Done to all the children in the Rimu Syndicate (Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4) who competed in their recent Tryathlon.

Kauri Tryathlon Photos

Well Done to the Year 3 and 4 children who competed in the recent Kauri Tryathlon

Have you started collecting things for our...

Woodstock School Extreme Garage Sale

Saturday the 23^rd of March,7.30-11.30am

From Monday 18^th of February up until Friday the 22^nd of March you can deliver your unwanted & unloved, clutter and junk to and outside the school office daily by 8.45am.

We urgently need your surplus to requirement:

Books, DVDs and videos

Clothing (must be clean and in good order)

Linen or soft furnishings

Toys

Kitchen and Bathroom ware

Plants

Furniture

Bric’a’Brac

Food Items for a grocery raffle

We will not accept: readers’ digests’,underwear, socks, McDonalds toys, your children or pets.

The PTA is aiming to make $3,500 for the school from this event so please help us by supporting as much as you are able.

Your trash is somebody else’s treasure!

With Thanks – The Woodstock School PTA

Enquiries: Megan Smith (021 796 033) or Marina McMahon-Ieremia (027 2104295)

Uniform Survey Results

Results of School Uniform Survey: thank you to all parents who responded!

The subcommittee formed to look into the possibility of a compulsory school uniform at Woodstock School can now report on the results of the survey and the next steps in consultation. The outcome of the survey was very close, with almost even numbers of replies for and against a school uniform, including those who wished to stick with the current policy. Many of you provide great reasons for your decision, all of which have been carefully considered. The potential cost of the school uniform emerged as a significant factor for many parents, with some parents suggesting that additional costs for their families, and for other families, would be very difficult. Others reported that a uniform could cut down on the costs of wear and tear on everyday clothing. Many people also suggested that children should have freedom of expression, while others hoped that a uniform might provide more school community and an enhanced sense of belonging. Not many people wanted to attend a ‘debate’ on the question. The basic results are shown in this table:

Table 1: Basic count: ‘I think a compulsory school uniform at Woodstock School would be a good idea’ YES	47
NO	20
UNDECIDED	07
STICK WITH CURRENT POLICY	29
Total replies	103

*Surveys collated and analysed, 18 February 2013: almost half of the Year 1-4 student body responded (thank you).

The next step, approved by the Board of Trustees, is to ask you all to VOTE on this issue in the weeks ahead. When we ask you to do so we will include information about the potential costs so that you can make an informed decision.