Woodstock Touch Rugby Term 1

The touch season will soon be beginning, either

·         February 20^th  for Thursdays Module OR

      ·         February 24^th  for Mondays Module.

The season will be 6 weeks.  Coaches of the teams will decide which day their team will play.

If your child is interested in playing touch for Woodstock School please fill in the following details.  As you can appreciate, organising teams is a time consuming job, and it is frustrating when children pull out once the teams have been organised, so please ensure you have discussed with your child that Touch is a commitment that involves weekly practises and a game every Monday or Thursday afternoon.

The Woodstock School Touch teams cater for our year 1 to 6 students. The organisations of these teams are as follows:

·         Year 1 and 2 play together in a team

      ·         Year 3 and 4 play together in a team
      ·         Year 5 and 6 play together in a team
Forms need to be returned to the school office by Friday 7th^th of February.

Child’s Name:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Year Level………………

Room……………….

Team Played for last season (if applicable)

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

As with all our sports we rely heavily on volunteers for the role of coach and manager.  Your assistance and time is greatly appreciated. Unfortunately if we have no volunteers for coach or manager we will be unable to register the team.

I would like to help as (please circle)      Coach          Manager

Parent Name………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(please print)

Parent Signature:………………………………………………………………………………. Phone

Number……………………………………………………………

Practice times will be set by Coaches/Managers.

Fees: These are dependent on the number of students who register to play touch. 

PLEASE DO NOT PAY THE FEES UNTIL YOU ARE INVOICED BY THE SCHOOL OFFICE AND YOUR CHILD’S TEAM IS FINALSIED. FEES MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE GAMES COMMENCE.

More information about your child’s team, touch uniforms and touch fees will follow in another newsletter.  Any queries please contact Susan Johnson in Room 1.

After School Violin Classes

Dear Parents

This year, as in previous years, we are enrolling children from five years of age who wish to commence or continue learning to play the violin. Should you wish to avail yourself of this tuition, please complete the slip below and return to school by Friday 07th February, 2014.

Tuition day is Thursday : beginning 13^th February (Times to be finalised)

Beginners (From the age of 5 years on)
Students need to be accompanied at each lesson by the caregiver, who also has the time to regularly supervise practices at home.

• Expenses –

                  School Lesson Fee $20:00 per term        Violin Hireage $20:00 per term

Tutor Book/Shoulder Pad/Photocopy Fee –Cost to be advised by Tutor.

Continuers:
Students need to be accompanied at each lesson by a caregiver, who can regularly supervise practices at home.

• For correct posture and ease of playing it is essential that students have a suitable shoulder rest. Advice on the correct type of rest will be discussed at the lesson.
• Expenses –
1. As above.

Instruments are issued to learners as a first priority. As pupils develop proficiency, they are expected to purchase their own violin.

Parents are responsible for repairs occasioned by normal usage e.g. replacement of strings.

Damage occasioned by misuse is the responsibility of the parent.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

                                                Out of School Violin Classes

Name…………………………………………………………………………….        Room……………………………

Age now………………….. years……………… months

Continuer / Beginner (Circle One)

Hire Violin / Own Violin (Circle One)

 

Parents/Caregivers Name………………………………………………………………Cell Phone………………………………………..

E-Mail Address……………………………………………………………….Home Phone………………………………………………………

Woodstock Cricket 2014

The Cricket season is about to commence. We have been advised that the season will begin on Friday 14^th February and will finish on Friday 28^th March. The start time for the games is 5.30pm. The venue is announced once the draw has been completed.

If your child is interested in playing ‘Kiwi’ Cricket for Woodstock School please fill in the following details. As you can appreciate, organising teams is a time consuming job, and it is most frustrating when children pull out once the teams have been organised, so please ensure you have discussed with your child that cricket is a commitment that involves weekly practises and a game every Friday night.

The Woodstock School Cricket teams cater for our year 1 to 6 students.

The organisations of these teams are as follows:

• Year 1, 2 and 3 students play together in a team.
• Year 4, 5 and 6 students play together in a team.

Forms need to be returned to the school office by Friday the 7^th of February.

Child’s name…………………………………………  Date of Birth………………

 

Year level………………………….      Room……………………….

Team played for last season (if applicable)…………………………

As with all our sports we rely heavily on volunteers for the role of coach and manager. Your assistance and time is greatly appreciated. Unfortunately if we have no volunteers for coach or manager we will be unable to register the team.

I would like to help as (please circle)          Coach                                       Manager

 

Parent Name…………………………………………………… (Please print)

Parent signature…………………………………………………

Phone number…………………………

 

Practise times will be set by Coaches/Managers.

Fees: These are dependent on the number of students who register to play cricket. The following is an indication of the fees - $20.00.       

PLEASE DO NOT PAY THE FEES UNTIL YOU ARE INVOICED BY THE SCHOOL OFFICE AND YOUR CHILD’S TEAM IS FINALISED.

More information about your child’s team, uniforms and fees will follow in another newsletter. Any queries please contact Julia Turner in Room 7.

Happy New Year from Woodstock School

Happy New Year from Woodstock School.  Hope your school holidays are going well.  In case you missed them last year, here are the term dates for 2014...

Term One 3 February – 17 April (11 Weeks)
Term Two 5 May – 4 July (9 weeks)
Term Three 21 July – 26 September (10 weeks)
Term Four 13 October – 16 December (10 weeks)

Stationery lists will be available on Monday 3 February and will go home with the children at the end of the day.

Packs will be available for purchase at school (your order and money to be left in the drop box in the front counter and the order will be delivered to your child) or you have the option of purchasing elsewhere.

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

Final Assembly

Our end of year award assembly is always a special event, where the hall is filled with lots of proud parents and caregivers.  Congratulations everyone on a fantastic year of learning, sporting and personal achievements. We also celebrated our PTA's successful 2013 fundraising ventures with the traditional 'handing over' of the funds that benefit all students. The morning ended with the announcement of the winning house. Go Pukeko!!!!

 

Principal's Newsletter 6 December

There is lots of important information going home in today's Principal's Newsletter.  You can search through your child's bag to find it, or simply click on this link.