Term 1 | Week 9 | 2021
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29 March 2021
Kia Ora koutou,
We are only 3 weeks away from the end of term one with Easter also fast approaching!
For many, this term has been a continuation of the impact of Covid-19 disruptions and the uncertainty that this brings. Having 2 lockdowns at Level 3 in Auckland in such a short space of time has been hard on everyone and we thank you all for your amazing support as we continue to do our very best.
My teaching staff continue to discuss and plan for student progress and achievement, with particular attention to learning in homes at alert level 3. When we have compared distance learning 2020 and distance learning 2021 we have noticed less students submitting work and less students connecting online with their teachers. Inevitably, we may find ourselves between alert levels again throughout the year. We are really keen to hear from you, so that we can support our students as much as possible during these times. We will send out a survey this week should you wish to give us some feedback about distance learning.
After 34 years commitment to the education profession and continual classroom teaching (22 years at Woodlands Park School), David Butterworth will be taking refreshment leave for 12 months from the beginning of Term 2. We wish David all the best as he takes time to refresh and re-energise with his family at this time.
We are appreciative of the efforts of our PTA and parents who support our sausage sizzles. This term they have raised approx $1000.00. We are super excited about the Brick Show coming up soon and look forward to seeing you all there.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Pigeon Mountain School (Bucklands Beach), this week. It is a reminder to all of us to exercise patience and road safety at all times when dropping off and picking up our kids.
Finally, like many of you I was so proud of our students who ran their hearts out at our school cross country. To our place getters a huge congratulations - and to every single child who crossed the finish line - your resilience and commitment to get the job done was awesome!
Take care everyone and have a safe and happy Easter break,
Nardz Stephenson
Principal
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
School Photos
Wed 31st March. Class and portrait photos.
PTA Meeting
Wed 31st March - 7:15pm in staffroom
Sausage Sizzle
Thu 1st April
EASTER BREAK
Fri 2nd April - Tue 6th April (note - all schools are closed on Easter Tuesday)
Diversity Day
Fri 9th April - dress up!
LEGO Show
Sun 11th April - Tickets on Kindo.
Interschool Swimming
Tue 13th April
LAST DAY OF TERM 1 - Fri 16th April
School finishes at 2pm of the last day of term.
BREAKING NEWS!! Just as this newsletter was being finalised , we found out that Woodlands Park had won the inter school cross country competition!! More to come in the next newsletter...
BREAKING NEWS!! Just as this newsletter was being finalised , we found out that Woodlands Park had won the inter school cross country competition!! More to come in the next newsletter...
IMPORTANT REMINDER - New Enrolments
IMPORTANT REMINDER - New Enrolments
Important notice to all families - if you have a child turning 5 this year, please enrol them as soon as possible. Contact the office. Thank you!
Important notice to all families - if you have a child turning 5 this year, please enrol them as soon as possible. Contact the office. Thank you!
We also have a limited number of Out of Zone spaces. Click the banner below for more info:
We also have a limited number of Out of Zone spaces. Click the banner below for more info:
Brick Show!!
Brick Show!!
We are super excited to announce the return of the WPS Brick Show! Brought to you by the All Blocks LEGO user group and Toyco. It will be an awesome display of Lego creations.
Tickets available on Kindo now.
If you can help out with this event please come along to the PTA meeting, Wed 31st 7:15pm at Deco, Titirangi.
There is also a LEGO BUILDING COMPETITION -
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Kōwhai and the Giants - by Kate Parker
Kōwhai and the Giants - by Kate Parker
Kate Parker, mother of Kowhai, who attended Woodlands Park School, popped into the library yesterday to donate a copy of her stunning picture book. This book is the end result of Kate’s splendid light box creations which are currently on display at Smith & Caughey. From Monday
29 March they will be on display at Arataki Visitor Centre until the beginning of May. They are sure to provide inspiration for dioramas. This is what Kate wrote in the donated book, “Poipoia te kānano Kia puawai. Nurture the seed and it will blossom – Arohanui from Kowhai’s whanau to Woodlands Park School.”
Here is a story about the light boxes: https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/89033362/from-paper-worlds-to-a-picture-book
Kate’s books are available here: https://www.wheelers.co.nz/books/9780473528904-kowhai-and-the-giants/?query=Kowhai+and+the+Giants
SPCA Cupcake Sale
SPCA Cupcake Sale
A small group of Year 6s have chosen to raise money for the SPCA by holding a cupcake sale. This will take place on Wednesday 7th April outside the Rainbow Room at 3pm. Cupcakes and cookies will be for sale, priced at $2.50 each.
Olympian - Dylan Schmidt
Olympian - Dylan Schmidt
Ark in the Park
Ark in the Park
Future Leaders Day
Future Leaders Day
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Community Compost Bin
Community Compost Bin
We are pleased to have been awarded a grant from the Waitakere Ranges Local Board to continue funding the community commercial compost bins for another year! Thanks also to all those who have donated during the year to keep this project going until now.
The community commercial compost bins are located in the hall carpark, and can take any food scraps (including meat), as well as compostable packaging. The bins are available for use by school families as well as the wider local community.
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