Week 10 NEWSLETTER

from the principal

Cultural Evening

Wow! A fabulous night in our hall last week, celebrating the start of Matariki with our Cultural Evening. The talent on show this year was amazing...I’m impressed every year by what the children are able to do, but this year I think was very special. Claire opened the night up to some other performances, children had to audition their piece and make the cut, and the end result was great. We had our Choir and Kapahaka...always beautiful and passionate. We had our guitar students, performing as duets. We had dancers, especially cool as some of their performances were created by themselves...creativity in action. We had singers...standing up on stage to sing to a large crowd by yourself takes real bravery. Connor showed his recorder talent, and Reid channeled Green Day for a rockin’ performance on his electric guitar. Spencer and Maceo dazzled the crowd with a magic act (their banter on stage was absolute gold...and like true magicians, they refused to tell me their secrets!). And Penelope blew the crowd away singing and playing her guitar...literally could’ve heard a pin drop in the hall, she really captivated the crowd.

Our kids were confident in themselves, dared to dream by stepping up to perform, showed real creativity in action and their faces when the crowd applauded was worth being there to witness. Can’t wait to see what next year brings!

Learning Conversations

Another successful round of Learning Conversations were held this week. Thanks for coming out on those cold nights to hear the story of your child's progress this year...both academically, and as a learner. The children were so proud to share their learning, to read some of their writing, show off their creations that they have made and to have their time with you.

If you have any feedback on the learning conversations feel free to send me an email with your thoughts: principal@douglaspark.school.nz

Principals Pay Negotiation

Just a quick update here. Currently Primary School Principals around the country are voting on our next action in negotiating with the Ministry. Letters from schools were delivered on Tuesday to Ministry offices around the country by Principals advising them that we are going to ‘disengage’ with the Ministry…Darren Kerr (Whareama School) was one who went to the Ministry this week. A good article here to describe the action. Actions are being designed to disrupt the Ministry, rather than disrupt schools. There are a small amount of us in the country (1900), so the aim is to make our presence felt.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT DPS?

A message from the Dental Clinic ladies...

The Mobile Dental Clinic will be returning to DPS in week 4, Term 3.

There are still children to see for their annual check and children to have their treatment completed.

If there are any urgent concerns before we return, please phone 027 264 4319 or 377 9071.

Please could parents check that the current consent forms have been returned to us.

Thank you

School Photos will be taken on Monday 29th July

Please ensure your order is back to the DPS office NO LATER THAN 3PM Thursday 25th July

Please make sure payment is made as per instructions on the envelope as DPS is a collection agency only

PLEASE NOTE RIMU

If you also have students in Rimu, their class and individual photos will be taken later on in the year. You can still have your family photo taken now.

To purchase tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/the-developing-brain-masterton/wairarapa

FRIDAY LUNCH

Order your subway lunch at the office or online.

Please ensure/remind your child to write their name on the envelope

DPS Sport 2019

Yr 3-6 Miniball (Term 3)

Notices have been sent home with Yr 3-6 pupils who are keen to play Miniball for DPS next term.

If you can coach a DPS team each week, please let Amy Williams know on the permission slip or via email

amywilliams@douglaspark.school.nz

Please ensure the permission slip and fee is returned and paid to the office by Friday 5th July (TOMORROW) to guarantee a place in a team for your child. No late permission slips will be accepted.

Yr 3-6 Netball 2019

There is no netball over the school holidays - enjoy the break!

Our first game back is Monday & Tuesday, Wk 1 of term 3.

Please check the Netball Wairarapa website or the Netball Wairarapa FB page for the draw. All games are at the Colombo Rd courts.

Players need to arrive at games 30 minutes beforehand to warm up. They need to be netball ready...

*In correct DPS uniform and sneakers/white socks

*Nails cut

*Long hair tied up

*No jewellery - this includes earrings

Practise Day:

Monday: DPS Stars & DPS Ferns

Tuesday: DPS Magic & DPS Mystics

Wednesday: DPS Pulse & DPS Steel

Thursday: DPS Tactix

Game Day:

Yr 3 & 4 - Monday
Yr 5 & 6 - Tuesday

GOOD LUCK FOR YOUR GAMES!

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

Winter Hockey

Hockey games are underway! It has been great to hear the positive chat from the kids and coaches alike.

Please check the noticeboard for your child’s team and help them to be organised each week on their practise day. The draw will be posted in the sports notice board each week.

Practice Day:

Tuesday 7.30am: 11 aside

Tuesday: Renegades and White

Wednesday: Macs and Red

Thursday: 11 aside and Black

The 11 aside draw:

29th June vs Solway Blacksticks @ 12pm THT

Friday 28th June

Games for Friday 28th June

DPS Macs vs Feathy 4.10pm JNLH1

DPS Renegades vs Gladiators 4.10pm JNLH2

Games for Friday 5th July

DPS Macs vs MPS 6.50pm JNLH2

DPS Renegades vs Fernridge 6.10pm JNLH1

Keep an eye on the Hockey Wai website for the draws each week.

Please see the image below for parking expectations. We appreciate your help with this.

WRITING - Councillors

Term 2 is Done! What have we been up to this term?

We ran the 'Future Me' disco. This was a great night with dancing and lots of lollies! For our first disco that we ran as councillors we were happy with how it went. There was some great music and everyone looked like they were having fun.
We attended NLYD in Palmerston North. This is the National Young Leaders Day to learn how we can become better leaders. We learnt that the key to being a better leader is….’He aha te kai a te rangatira? He Kōrero, He Kōrero, He Kōrero!’ This means….What is the food of a leader? It is Conversations. The dance camera was pretty cool too!
We have run a Mufti Day this term with Ice-Blocks. All the money we raised from this is going towards buying outdoor equipment for teams (we will buy these things in Term 3).
Izaac and Alexi attended the launch of the "Genesis Energy - virtual power plant". We were very lucky to be selected as a school that is trialing new solar technology for Genesis Energy. This helps us to be an even better Green-Gold Enviro School.
Lily and Sam hosted the Cultural Evening. This is a big event for DPS kids who have been practising musical, cultural or other talents. Sam and Lily did a great job hosting this.
Taine and Alexi attended the Wairarapa Sports Awards and we WON the Primary School of the Year. We were also nominated in the Team of the year for our 2018 Rippa team.
The councillors were very lucky to have a brand new 50” TV donated to them from Tracey Oakly. This will be raffled next term to raise money for DPS Sports. Thanks Tracey!

Term 3 is coming and we have some great things planned already. What is on in Term 3?

We will be having another Mufti Day with Ice Blocks to raise money for a project we are planning around the school.
There will be a Disco next term. More music, more dancing, more lollies and a lot more fun.
We will be raffling off the TV that was donated to the councillors.
Councillors will be helping to run Grandparents Day. Make sure your grandparents are coming!
We will be supporting the classes with Māori language week.
A big event for next term is the Russell Street exchange. We are hosting Russell Street School this year.

Community Events

NZ Police recently launched a new non emergency number, 105. We’ve done this to make it easier to get hold of us in the event of non-urgent situations or ‘Things which have Already Happened’, which don’t require Police assistance immediately.

You can call us on 105 for all non emergencies, or you can go online at 105.police.govt.nz to report things like:

- Lost property

- Theft for a public place or car

- Intentional property damage

- Or to get an update or add info to a previous report

In the event of an emergency, always call 111 - Things that are Happening Now.

Vodafone are proud technology partners of the New Zealand Police, so we’re helping to spread the word about their new 105 number for non-emergencies.

Check out their 105 song, then re-create your own version. Get your colleagues, school, community groups, friends and family involved. You can lip sync, dance or even change up the lyrics. Simply film it, and upload it before the 9th July, for the chance part of a total prize pool of $13,000 from Vodafone.

The prize categories are as follows:

$2,500 for ‘Best Individual’

$4,000 for ‘Best Group (2+)’

$4,000 for ‘Best School’

$2,500 for ‘People’s choice’

Visit 105.police.govt.nz to hear the song or visit vodafone.co.nz/105 find out more about the competition

We have 150 places available for pre-school and primary aged children.

The programme starts on 24^th June and runs until the 2^nd August.

Enrolments start Monday 10^th June at the library.

This year’s theme is Under the Stars.

⚽️⚽️PIFA HOLIDAY PROGRAMME MASTERTON ⚽️⚽️

As the weather has been so good, we've decided to put on a winter holiday programme!

8th & 9th July 2019 | 9am - 12pm

Trust House Memorial Park Turf,

Dixon Street

8 - 14yo

$45 per day or $80 for both days

Register now at http://www.paulifill.com/holiday-programme-registrations.html

Do you want to start a business and be your own boss?

Join the free Smart Steps to Business course starting 15^th July 2019. This informative course is one session a week for 20 weeks – choose Monday 6-9 pm or Tuesday 9-12 noon. You will create a business plan and be ready to start your business. Great chance to get access to a business mentor and network with like-minded people. Email jeanette@xtra.co.nz

To kick off this July school holidays, on Sunday 7 July The Pantoloons are bring us “Beauty & The Beast” tickets are $12.30 per person, or a family pass of 4 tickets is $43.50 - adults and children are the same price.

Also this July we are happy to be bringing back the “Carterton Heart of Winter Festival” we have over 26 events happening across 30 days, including the super popular “Children’s Lantern Parade”. This year we’re theming the parade around Plastic Free July and encouraging families to make their own lanterns using items from their recycling bins. There’s a prize for the best lantern, entry is free and this is being held at Carrington Park, Saturday 6 July.

Talofa

REAP supports a Masterton based playgroup for all Pasifika whānau. It is called Moana Playgroup and was established in 2016 to enable Pacific Island families, with their pre-schoolers, to come together and celebrate their unique languages and cultures.

It takes place on Mondays and Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm at The Spot, 365 Queen Street, Masterton and is supported by Fale Lio.

The playgroup promotes: Early Childhood Education and participation, Pacific Languages and cultures, healthy eating and living for whānau.

Equippers Holiday Programme is taking enrolments now for the upcoming Holiday Programme "One of a Kind", 8th -19th July These are action packed, fun filled programmes suitable for ages 5-13yrs, Oscar Subsidies are available through WINZ.

Call into the office at Equippers Church 2 Akura Rd Mstn to fill in your enrolment form or download from our website www.outofschoolcare.co.nz

Contact us on 06 378 8789 or email oscar@equipperschurch.com for more information

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 organised 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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