Dan Carter Competition

Get involved! Help us to win $10,000 in sports gear for our school delivered by Dan Carter, plus have a chance to win a + $1,000 prize pack for yourself! Just buy any two Healtheries Supplements, Teas or Kidscare snacks from Countdown supermarkets during March and swipe your Onecard – the more times you buy, the greater your chances of winning!

For more infomation visit www.healtheries.co/nz/countdown-dan-carter-promotion

Famiy Picnic on the Paddock

 

 

Woodstock School

Family PICNIC on the Paddock

Date:  Thursday 27th february

Time:  5:30-7:00pm  

All Woodstock Families and Supporters Welcome

 All Woodstock families and supporters are invited to come along and meet other Woodstock families. 

Bring your own picnic dinner.

Games for all to enjoy.

For Sale: Ice Blocks & Chocolate Bars

 

Hosted by the PTA

(If wet the picnic will be cancelled) 

 

Kauri Syndicate Tryathlon

Rooms 6, 10 and 11 students will be participating in a Fun Tryathlon.

 Tuesday 4^th March at 11am.

What each child needs to bring:

·        Togs

·        Towel

·        Lots of enthusiasm!!

Your child does not need to bring their scooter.  These will be provided.

 Should the event not occur due to the weather, there will be no postponement date.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Year 4 Karakariki Camp Information

 Dear Parents/Caregivers,

 Our Year 4 students will be visiting Karakariki Camp to enjoy an outdoor, overnight camp

 experience on Thursday 20^th and Friday 21^st  November, Week 6 - Term 4.

We travel to and from Karakariki by car. 

 The cost for the camp will be $70.  This includes accommodation, meals and an activity fee. 

 Meals are catered for, including those people who require special dietary requirements.
 Children will need to bring their lunch on the first day for our hike.  

 You may choose to pay for all of this now, or you may pay some now and some later. 

Permission slips (see below) are due by Week 6, 14^th March.

Full payment is due by the end of Week 1, Term 4 – Friday 17^th October 2014.

 We are all really looking forward to the camp.  We have lots of fun activities planned, like a   

bush study and hike, rock wall climbing, BMX riding, orienteering, archery and maybe swimming
(weather permitting).

 

 We require some parents to stay with us and others to help with transporting children to and  

from camp.  Please indicate below if you are interested in assisting, and return the slip to the
 school office so we can begin preparing for our camp adventure.

 Thank you for your support,

 Rachael Tangney, Rebecca Low and Anna Crawford

 

Karakariki Camp 2014  - Year 4

Permission Slip to be returned by Friday 14 March

 

 Child’s name _______________________________  Room ________

I give my child permission to attend Camp Karakariki:          Yes/No

 
Enclosed is $70 or part of : $ _________________

 

I am available to transport ___ children, with seatbelts, to camp on 20^th November:     Yes / No

 

I am available to transport ___children, with seatbelts, back from camp on 21^st  November:    Yes / No

 

I am able to stay over night and assist with camp activities.      Yes  /  No

 What skills do you have that would be of benefit to us while on camp?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 Are you a medical professional?  Yes  /  No  If so, what ___________________

 

 Signed ____________________

Principal's Newsletter 14 February

Find linked, the first Principal's Newsletter for 2014. 

Pohutukawa Syndicate Term 1 Newsletter

The Pohutukawa Syndicate Newsletter outlines the key events and expectations for the children in Rooms 12, 13, 14 and 15.

Rimu Syndicate Newsletter Term 1

The Rimu Syndicate Newsletter outlines the key events and expectations for the children in Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4.

PTA Report Term 1

The PTA AGM is on Monday 17 February at 7.30pm.  At this first meeting fundraising ideas are discussed and put into a calendar.  For all these ideas to work the PTA needs volunteers.  

Find out ways you can help by clicking on this link from the PTA.

Fonterra Milk for Schools Programme

Fonterra Milk for Schools is all about growing healthy children. Milk contains essential nutrients for growth and development. The natural nutrition of milk gives children calcium for building strong bones and the nutrients they need for sustained energy, concentration and learning in the classroom. If you would like further information on the programme visit www.fonterramilkforschools.com.

At Woodstock School Fonterra delivers all year 1-6 children a pack of UHT milk every Tuesday and Thursday. Participation in this programme is entirely voluntary.

If you do not wish for your child to participate in this programme please complete the permission form below and return to the school office as soon as possible. If you do not return the form your child will automatically be added to the list of children who do receive milk.

Yours Sincerely,

Kirsty Cathcart and Margaret Bull

(Fonterra Milk for Schools Coordinators)

____________________________________________________________
Fonterra Milk for Schools Programme

Child’s Name: ___________________________  Room: ____ Year: ____

(Please tick one)
            I would not like my child to participate in Fonterra Milk for Schools.

                 My child has a dairy intolerance and/or allergy and cannot

                participate.

 

Parent Name: ___________________________   Sign: ________________

 

Touch Coaches Needed

Thanks to everyone who has responded in wishing for their child to participate in Woodstock Touch teams.

Unfortunately we have not had the necessary response in regards to coaches/managers for these teams. To be able to register the following teams we need to have a coach and manager.  

Year 1 and 2’s (mixed) – Thursday afternoon games.  We have 2 parents prepared to help but would love another support person.

Year 3 and 4’s (mixed)– Thursday afternoon games.   NO COACH OR MANAGER

Year 5 and 6’s (mixed) – Monday afternoon games.  Yes to manager.  NO COACH

Year 5 and 6’s(Boys team) – Thursday afternoon games.  Yes to manager.  NO COACH

Please contact Susan Johnson (in Room 1) as soon as possible if you can help. 

Book Parent Interviews Online

Woodstock School Parent-teacher interviews will be held at the following times:
·        Tuesday 18^th February   2:30pm - 8:00pm
·        Wednesday 19^th February    3:10pm - 5:00pm

To book your interviews, go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz in your browser, and enter the event code TQX22 Then follow these three simple steps:

Please complete these steps before Monday 17^th February.

	First enter your name, your child’s name, and your email address. If you need to book for more than one child, change the “Book for x students” setting, and enter your other child’s name.
	On the next page, pick your child’s teacher that you will be meeting with.
	Then you'll see a timetable showing when your chosen teachers are available. Simply click on the times that suit you. Please note that a maximum of 10 minutes per student has been allowed. If you require any more than that a separate time will have to be arranged with your child’s teacher.

When you have finished, your interview timetable will be emailed to you. And you can return to the site and enter the event code TQX22 again to change or cancel your interviews.

If you don't have internet access, please fill in the attached form and return to the school office, where an appointment will be made for you. 

School will finish at 2:00pm on Tuesday 18^th February.

Normal finish time on Wednesday 19^th February.

 

Kauri Syndicate Newsletter

Welcome back from the teachers in Kauri Syndicate (Rooms 6, 10, 11).
Here is their newsletter outlining their expectations and planned events for Term One

Room 7 Blessing - 7.30am this Friday

Kowhai Syndicate Newsletter

Welcome back from the teachers in Kowhai Syndicate (Rooms 5, 7, 8, 9).
Here is their newsletter outlining their expectations and planned events for Term One

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WOODSTOCK SCHOOL SENIOR KAPA HAKA Years 4-6

Tena Koutou

Your child has expressed an interest in joining the Senior Woodstock School Kapa Haka Group.

Kapa Haka will start on Wednesday 12 February and will continue to be held every Wednesday during the lunch break, from 12.30-1.05. We welcome back Rawiri Henare from the Te Ao Maarama Arts Company who will be our Tutor again this year.

The Kapa Haka programme covers a wide range of Cultural Performing Arts experiences and use of traditional Waikato songs.

We ask that you talk to your child / children about meeting the following expectations before completing the consent form below.

My child agrees to:

·         attend all sessions

·         obey the instructions of the tutor

·         accept the behaviour standards necessary for the success of the programme

 I understand that my child will be removed from the programme if his or her behaviour does not meet these expectations.

Lisa Rapana

Lead Teacher for Maaori

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Senior Kapa Haka Consent Form

 

I give __________________ permission to be part of the Woodstock Kapa Haka Group.

 

Signature of Parent/Caregiver ______________________

 

Childs Full Name: _______________________________       Room Number: _________

 

Please return the permission slip to the office asap.

 

Woodstock Hockey Summer League 2014

Waikato Hockey Association run a Summer League for players Years 3 – 8.  The competition commences on the 18^th February and runs until the 15th April.  Games are held on a Tuesday night.  As for all hockey games, mouth guards, shin pads and shoes are compulsory.  It is a great opportunity to gain experience with the sport, with no weekly practices.  Games are 6 aside.

For rules you can go to:  http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/site/764/6/Pdf/131016142112PTHFOEIB.pdf

This is a social competition and although an attempt will be made to grade teams of similar ability please be aware you could play teams that are of vastly differing experience.

In order for the team to play, one umpire will also be required per team, including or as well as one adult supervisor.  

Teams are required to be registered for this league by the 11^th February. 

Fees: These are dependent on the number of students who wish to register for the Hockey Summer League. The following is an indication of the fees - $40.00.  Once a team/s is confirmed a letter confirming the exact amount will be sent home.  PLEASE DO NOT PAY THE FEES UNTIL YOU ARE INVOICED BY THE SCHOOL OFFICE.

If your child is interested in playing please fill out the form below and post this form in the box at the school office no later than Friday 7^th February.  If there is insufficient interest a team will not be able to be registered.

Any queries please contact Bronwyn Nicholas in Room 4

 

___________________________________________________________________________________

 I give permission for my son/daughter to play in the Summer Hockey League held on Tuesday nights.

 

Child’s first and last name__________________________________________       Room ________

 

Year level e.g. Year 3, 4, 5 or 6 ________                                Date of Birth ____________________

 

Parent signature ____________________________________

 

I would like to help as (please circle)               umpire

                                                                        Supervisor

Parent Name _______________________________________________ (please print) 

 

Phone Number _____________________________

 

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL BY FRIDAY 7^TH FEB (WEEK 1) IN ORDER TO GET TEAMS REGISTERED.