Week 11 NEWSLETTER

from the principal

DPS Kid - Developing Powerful Relationships

A focus this term for DPS has been developing powerful relationships with our learners. We have allowed time for this to happen, taken chances to engage with the kids outside of class time, sought and gained information from you at home and put systems in place such as being available from 8.30am for you as parents and to interact with the children.

The power of relationships cannot be overstated and often research points out that the quality of the relationship between teacher/s and students is the single most important factor for success in schooling.

The video below, I’ve shared this before (and still paints a great picture as to why education should change, and why teachers are rejecting the offers from the Ministry), ends with a very poignant message (skip to 22.15mins). John Campbell says that schools should focus on the 3R’s (Reading, Writing and Arithmetic) and Nathan Wallis (Neuroscience Educator) agrees beautifully;

Schools should focus on the 3R’s...Relationships, Relationships, Relationships...the quality of the relationship between teachers and students is the single most important factor for success.

An interesting article came through my Twitter feed a few weeks ago and I shared with staff. Sharing here as well, it has some great takeaway messages for us as educators and parents:

Children who have loving, predictable, secure relationships with adults are set up to thrive.
Positive relationships are the undisputed, undefeated, take-down-all-comers champion of child development.
This doesn’t mean being perfect and never slipping up or raising our voices; kids’ brains respond to the aggregate sum of their relational experiences. They need those boundaries, and it’s okay if we parents aren’t perfect.
If all you ever do for your child is provide basic physical needs and cultivate a warm, predictable relationship (and, okay, read with them a lot), they will be in amazing, fantastic shape for life.
Slowing down on trying to help your kid succeed is actually helping your kid succeed.
The best thing we can do for ourselves and our children is to adopt the new mantra: Relationships first

Read the article here and I hope you have a great time over the break with your children.

NZEI Members Reject Latest Offer from the Ministry

You’ll be aware through the media that the Primary Teachers and Principals have voted to reject the latest offer from the Ministry. The offer was essentially the same as we rejected last year, the only difference being a payrise being brought forward a year for some (not all teachers) and an additional 1/2 day classroom release a term. This equates to an extra 15 minutes a week...so not even an extra minute per child a week.

We now have a Paid Union Meeting early in Term 2 to discuss the next steps for industrial action. NZEI continue to negotiate with the Ministry in the meantime. We don’t have much information as yet, but there is a strong possibility of a ‘work to rule’ partial strike. This means that the work we are contracted for, within our working hours, will be completed...but nothing else. The education sector prides itself on all the additional opportunities we provide for children...cultural & sporting for example...and how we make ourselves available outside these hours...contactable via email, parent evenings, Learning Conversation evenings, BoT Meetings, FODPS meetings...these fall outside of the contracted working hours, but we do them for the benefit of the kids.

As always we will keep you up to date with information as it comes to hand, and appreciate the support given already and the support to come as we struggle to gain recognition for our profession, and for what we need to provide the very best education for our learners.

Eel Lads

Great article in the Times Age last week, recognition of the hard work put in by Joe, Mr Blue and the boys.

Out of Zone Enrolments

The Board have opened up 30 places for out of zone enrolments for Terms 3 and 4 this year. If you know of someone living outside of our home zone thinking about attending this school...they will need to get an application in. Please pass on this information to them. An ad will be going into the local papers at the end of the month. Students who are pre-enrolled will get the information and applications close 10th May.

29th April 2019 Applications sent to Out of zone pre enrolments

10th May 2019 Applications close 3:00 pm

School Donations

Once again, a massive thanks for your support of the school. The final draw will be held tomorrow and announced at celebration time. We have 3 prizes...perfect for the upcoming break:

A family pass to MasterBowl, and a $20 Warehouse Voucher
A 10 entry concession card, family pass to Mini-Putt and a $20 Warehouse Voucher
Movie tickets for two adults and two children, + a $20 Warehouse Voucher

Donations are set for the year at $50 per child ($12.50 a term) and can be paid to the office by eftpos, cash or cheque or through internet banking at 03 0687 0310653 00

Friends of Douglas Park School (FODPS)

Massive thanks to FODPS for the Easter Raffle and to you...our wonderful community for supporting it. The prizes are amazing and again...the money coming in will directly benefit the kids. FODPS support the school by funding EOTC experiences for all 4 teaching teams across the year, supporting events such as the Tararua Challenge sports exchange & they’ve been working away upgrading and beautifying the pool...all things that bring joy and enrichment to children.

The AGM was held this week and we have new and returning members leading the team forward. I would like to acknowledge and publicly thank Amy, Olivia, Sally and Derek who have stepped down from their active role. Thanks for all you have provided to our school and our learners.

To the team going forward I look forward to what you achieve and to the joy you will undoubtedly bring our great DPS Kids.

Pride

whakatauki

what's happening at DPS?

That's a wrap!

Let’s keep Cole Street safe for our kids

Thank you DPS Whanau and families for getting in behind Movin’March. As the weather is turning please continue to actively encourage your children to walk or wheel to school from one of the DPS Travel Pou. Add a raincoat and encourage that independence. Teach your children to cross the road at the pedestrian crossings between 8.15 and 8.40 am every day.

Check out this link to a facebook post about Douglas Park “Fancy Wheels Fancy Feet” day.

Movin'march

Uniform shop

Pre-loved Polar fleece jackets, plenty of sizes available from $10.00.

Stock up now with a spare or two before winter! Cash sales only.

Family Fun day – Free event run by Equippers Masterton for whomever would like to attend!

Sausage sizzles, candy floss, hot cross buns, face painting, bouncy castles, music, family games etc.

Good Friday, April 19, 1pm-3.30pm at Douglas Park School

FRIDAY LUNCH: Order your subway lunch at the office or online.

DPS Sport 2019

Yr 3-6 Netball 2019

All permissions have been returned and the teams have been entered for the 2019 season!

Please note...

Yr 3-4 Monday night after school - $20 per player (5 v 5)

Yr 5-6 Tuesday night after school - $40 per player (6 v 6)

Please pay the fee to the DPS office by Friday 12th April

Once the permission slip and fee has been returned/paid your child will be placed in a DPS team.
If you are unable to make payment by the above date, please contact Amy Williams on amywilliams@douglaspark.school.nz

The competition runs over term 2 and 3 and there is no netball during the school holidays and over Queen's Birthday weekend.

Yr 1 & 2 netball runs in Term 1 and Term 4.

Winter hockey Term 2 and 3

What: Winter Hockey

Where: Clareville Turf

Who: All interested players, Years 2 to 6.

When: Starting dates:

11 a-side; Saturday 4th May

Half field 6 a-side (mostly Yr4-6 students); Friday 17th May

Quarter field 6-aside (Yr 2-4 students); Tuesday 14th May

Practises will start in Term 2.

Students have been placed in teams and these are on the sports noticeboard outside Kōwhai. Unfortunately we are unable to take any more entries. The draw will be placed on the board each week.

Hockey practises will start in Term 2. Students will be advised of which day their lunchtime practise is. Please help them to make sure they are ready for practise on this day.

Students will need normal hockey gear and school sports uniform. All students must wear a mouthguard. DPS hockey socks are available at the uniform shop.

Fees: $40 for all teams. This needs to be paid to the office before Monday 29th April. Students will not take the field until their fees are paid in full.

If you are unable to make payment by this date please contact Miss Macdonald (smacdonald@douglaspark.school.nz) or Mrs Puddy (rpuddy@douglaspark.school.nz)

Good Luck Wairarapa Coyotes!

Taine, Carlo & Silas have been playing league for the Wairarapa Coyotes U11 team in the Palmerston North competition every Sunday since February. This is their third year they have played for the coyotes and so far have only lost to one team this season. They have a home game on Sunday the 28th April down at Pioneer, would be great to have some local support! Time TBC

writing - From the Councillors

Term 1 with the COUNCILLORS!

This term has been a busy term for the Councillors. We started off as two Lead Councillors and later in the term we were joined by 12 more Yr 6 Councillors who were nominated by their peers.

We meet every Monday at lunchtime and discuss our leadership roles as well as organising events around DPS.

Check out some of the things we have been up to this term...

We ran a stall at the DPS picnic
We sold ice-blocks at the book character dress-up day
We ran Gumboot day and sold ice-blocks...all money raised went to the "I am Hope" trust
We are going to revive the playground markings

Next term we are looking forward to...

Heading to NYLD in Palmerston North
Attending the ANZAC dawn parade with Mr Sinton

Community Events

El Rancho

REGISTER HERE: www.funrun.plunket.org.nz

The Pantoloons are coming back to the Wairarapa in April and bringing us the magic of Peter Pan!

Kia ora

We have an Incredible Years course starting in Wairarapa.

Greytown

Starts: Thursday 2nd May

6:30pm - 9:00 pm

St Luke's Church Hall

Greytown

Registrations can be completed here http://www.incrediblefamilies.org.nz/incredible-years/register/

The course is for whanau with children aged 3-8years and is free, it runs for 14 weeks. More information about the course here http://www.incrediblefamilies.org.nz/incredible-years/

Ngā mihi

Jane

Jane Dunbier

Administrator

Incredible Families

0274 182 671

http://www.incrediblefamilies.org.nz

Kia Ora

We are a youth outreach team from Soulway Church.

Since 2009 the youth outreach team known as 'Souled Owt Kids Club' has been operating like an after school program. We engage the tamariki in activities that teach good morals, values and life lessons that will give them the skills to build healthy relationships. We also have fun playing sports and listen to good music with healthy food and everything is free. We usually only advertise this to the local neighbourhood that surround the Margaret street park but this year with the influx of children showing up with parents donating time and food we decided to send out a invite to the entire community to share our blessings. attached is a poster with all the info.

CALLING ALL HARRY POTTER FANS.

I am going to Japan for School (MIS) and I am selling my home made Harry Potter wands for $5 each as part of my fundraising efforts to get there.

Order yours today by texting mum on 0276003680.

Thank you very much for your support.

Kind Regards

Dylan Tovio

Kids, are you looking for fun on a Friday night?

Then come along to Kids' Club, 5.30 till 7.30pm on Fridays at the Baptist Church. We provide a safe, family atmosphere with table tennis, computer games, craft, a kid-friendly light tea, Bible stories and organized games. The cost is just $2.50 per child. Phone Liz on 0272233100 for more details or just come along and have a look. We're on the corner of Renall and Chapel Streets; entrance off Renall St.

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