SENIOR SWIMMING SPORTS INFORMATION

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Due to our successful swimming sports last year we have decided to use Fairfield College Pool again. To do this we have had to accept a day and time slot that does not interrupt Fairfield College’s own PE programme for their students. 

Therefore those Year 4-6 students who wish to compete in the competitive swimming events will be racing at Fairfield College on Monday 2^nd March from 10.30-12.00pm. The non-competitive students will remain at school.

A different programme will be organised for our non-competitive students. This will be held at our Woodstock pool at ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­the same time.

For these events we would encourage students to wear their school colours: Kea (green), Pukeko (blue), Tui (black) and Kiwi (yellow).

Competitive event sign-up sheets will be made available to Year 5&6 students in the senior corridor from Monday 23 February to Wednesday 25 February. Please encourage your child to sign themselves up for the competitive events.

Year 4 Students will sign up in their classes with their teachers.

INFORMATION FOR OUR COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS

TIMED FINALS: Due to the limited time frame for our competitive swimmers we will be running the events as timed finals.

Timed finals are when each event and swimmer is timed by 3 timekeepers (i.e. 3 per lane). The median time is used as their final time. Once all heats have been swum and all times recorded they are sorted from the fastest to slowest time thus giving the results for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd etc. This type of format is used at the majority of official swim meets.

Therefore there will be no finals swum as we have had in the past. Teachers will be explaining to these competitive swimmers about the need to swim their fastest, in each race.

Students taking part in competitive swimming are required to be able to swim 25 metres without stopping (or 2 lengths of our school pool). Please encourage your child to take part in those events that they feel most comfortable with.

Rules: We will be ensuring that normal swimming rules are applied i.e no breaking of the water with their feet during breaststroke, and a 2-hand touch at the end of breaststroke. We need to comply with these rules due to Cluster Swimming Sports where the rules are enforced more strictly.

Competitive swimmers:  will be having an early morning tea at 9.45am. At 10.00am they will start to walk to Fairfield College. These swimmers will need to bring a sunhat, sunscreen, two towels and a drink bottle.  We will be leaving the pools at 12.00.

Competitive Events will be in year and gender groups in the following events:

·         25m Freestyle,

·         25m Backstroke,

·         25m Breaststroke,

·         House Relays (1 x Yr 4/5/6 student)

·         if time permits 50m Freestyle (starting with our Year 6 students for this event).

To ensure the event is a success we will require parents to help with the timekeeping. Please fill in the form below if you are able to assist on the day. Please return the permission slip by Monday 23 February.  We will be requiring 18 timekeepers.

Parking – if you are attending the competitive event at Fairfield College please park in designated areas or on the road. Do not drive across the grass or park on any grassed areas.

The expectation is that all students opt into either the competitive or non-competitive events. Parents of those students signing up for the non-competitive events do not need to fill in the form below as the expectation is they will be part of our non-competitive events.

Kind Regards

Tara McAuley, Anna Crawford and Vanessa Lynn

Swimming Sports Co-ordinators

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I give my child permission to walk to Fairfield College to participate in the Senior School Swimming Sports.

Child’s Name: ______________________________________  Room No:_________

Signature: _______________________________

Medical Concerns we need to be aware of: ____________________________________________________

I am able to/unable to help with timekeeping at the swimming sports.

I am able to/unable to provide a stop watch for timekeeping.

Name: ________________________________________   Contact Phone Number: ___________________________

Rimu Syndicate Visit to Hamilton Observatory

The children of Rimu Syndicate have been learning about the sun, moon and other interesting facts about space.  We have the opportunity to visit Hamilton’s Observatory.  This visit will make what we have been investigating in the classroom more real to the students.

Date:    12 March 2015

Time:    7.00pm at Woodstock School car park (if you need transport) OR

7.30pm at Hamilton Observatory (Hamilton Zoo), 183 Brymer Rd, Hamilton (if you are going to meet us there)

Structure of the Evening:

The first 30 minutes will be a discussion and questioning time.  The next 30 minutes will be an opportunity for the children to look through the big telescope at the stars, moon and planets.  We will leave the Hamilton Observatory at 8.30pm.  Those being transported from Woodstock School will be back by 8.45pm.

Cost for this trip is $5 per child and $10 per adult.  You are welcome to bring your family, however they will all need to pay.

Regards

Rimu Syndicate Teachers

Susan Johnson, Tracey Frost, Bronwyn Nicholas and Sarah Menzies

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Rimu Syndicate Visit to Hamilton Observatory

Name:   _________________________         Room:____

           

Needs transport to Hamilton Observatory. I will provide my child with their booster seat.

 

            I can take a car.  I have ___ seats.  Name: _______________Phone: _____________

I will transport my own child to Hamilton Observatory.  I have ___ adults and ___ children in my family who would like to visit Hamilton Observatory.

Enclosed is $___________.  Please place in a named evelope and post at the school office.

Please return this slip by 6^th March.

Woodstock Netball

Woodstock Netball 2015

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

If your child is interested in playing netball for Woodstock School this year please take the time to talk with them to ensure they are committed to being in a team for the entire duration of the season before returning the information form below.

Season Calendar:

-   Year 6 – Tuesdays from 28 April  to 30 June and 21 July to 25 August

-   Year 4/5 – Thursdays from 30 April to 2 July and 23 July to 27 August

Both of these competitions have games at 3:45pm or 4:30pm

-   Year 1/2 – Wednesdays for 8 weeks from 6 May to 24 June

-   Year 3/4 – Wednesdays for 6 weeks from 28 October to 2 December (this team will be organised later in the year)

Both of these competitions run each Wednesday from 4:00-4:45pm

Coaches and Managers:

With all sports at Woodstock school we rely on volunteers for the roles of coach and manager. Please indicate on the form below whether you would be available to assist us in this area. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. Practice times will be set by coaches and managers. Practices can be after school or during school lunch times.

Indication of Fees:

An indication of 2015 Netball fees for ALL netball players will be approximately $40.00 per player for the entire season. Fees include use of uniforms and association registration fees and levies.

Please do not pay fees until you are invoiced from the school office and your child’s team has been finalised.

If you have any queries regarding Netball for the 2015 season, please do not hesitate to contact me at school on 07 855 6686.

Kind regards,

Tara McAuley and Sarah Menzies

(Netball Coordinators 2015)

 

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY17^TH MARCH – LATE FORM= NO ENTRY

 

I give permission for _________________________________ to play Netball this year.

Child’s year level: Please circle one Yr1/2    Yr4/5               Yr6                Child’s room number: __________

Team played for last year (if applicable): __________________________

Parent/Caregiver Sign: __________________________       Date: _____________________

I am able to assist in the role of:    Coach  YES  /  NO      Manager    YES  /  NO   (please circle)

Home Ph Number: ______________    Mobile:  ________________ Email: ___________________________________

Updated Touch Draw

There was an error in the previously published Touch Rugby Draw.  Find linked the updated draw.

Touch Rugby Competition

Find attached the draw for Touch Rugby for this season

Woodstock Football Information

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Please read if your child is interested in playing Football (Soccer) for Woodstock School this year. Please ensure you discuss with your child that Football is a commitment that involves weekly practices and a game every Saturday, BEFORE returning the form below.

Season Calendar:

The Football season begins on Saturday 2^nd May and finishes in early September.

Coaches and Managers:

With all sports at Woodstock school we rely heavily on volunteers for the roles of coach and manager. Unfortunately if we have no volunteers for coach and manager, we are unable to have a team. Please indicate on the form below whether you would be available to assist us in this area.

Practice times:

Practice times will be set by coaches and managers. Practices may be after school or during school lunch times.

Grading:

The grade your child plays at is set as the age your child turns this year e.g. 5 years old = Grade 5. The Football Federation does not allow for children to play down a grade.

Indication of Fees:

Fees are dependent on the grade being played.

 ~Grades 5, 6 and 7: Approx $20.00                      ~Grades 8, 9, 10 and 11: Approx $45.00

This cost includes Football Federation affiliation fees and school uniform hireage.

Please do not pay fees until you are invoiced from the school office and your child’s team has been finalised.

Team Uniforms:

The Woodstock School Football uniform consists of black shorts, red socks and soccer boots (socks are available to buy from the office and Woodstock shirts will be provided).

Kind regards,

Leigh Phipps and Kirsty Cathcart (Football Coordinators 2015)

 

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN Friday 27^th February. Please fill out ALL the areas.

Privacy Act 1993: I agree that the above details can be passed onto the Waikato Junior Football Federation.

I give permission for _________________________________ to play Football this year.

Classroom: _________        Year level: _________    Date of Birth: ­­_____________

Gender:    M   /   F    (please circle)      Ethnicity: _____________________________     

Team and grade played for last year (if applicable): __________________________________   

I am able to assist in the role of:    Coach  YES  /  NO      Manager    YES  /  NO   (please circle)

Hm Ph Number: ___________________________     Mobile Number:  ___________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Caregiver Sign: __________________________       Date: ______________________________