Principal's Newsletter 12 December

Kia Koutou Katoa

Dear Parents and Caregivers, 

School closes for Christmas holidays: Friday 13^th 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

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 12^th 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 16^th to 20^th 9am to 3pm $25 a day.   January 13^th to 17^th and 20^th to 24^th 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