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Pipiri 2023
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Kia ora, e te whānau,
We hope this newsletter finds you well as we enter the winter months.
We would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to our incredible team of teachers for their hard work and commitment during a busy term. They have been hard at work completing assessments and writing mid-year reports. Thank you, teachers, for your amazing dedication!
Relieving Teachers
As always at this time of the year there are innumerable viruses and illnesses in our community affecting our tamariki and our kaiako alike. At WPS we are committed to employing relievers who are experienced, New Zealand trained and familiar with the New Zealand Curriculum. The strain on the teaching profession at the moment means we may not always be able to book a reliever and our class/es may need to be split - this is not a decision we make lightly or easily but is a last resort solution for that day. Many of our relievers are well known by our tamariki and have had a relationship with our kura over many years. We thank them for their ongoing support in coming in and ‘picking up the reins’ when we have a class teacher away.
Update on Industrial Action
As you will have seen, the primary teacher strike was called off on Sunday as we were presented a fourth offer. Paid Union Meetings were held in place of a strike on Wednesday afternoon. We would like to thank our NZEI members here at WPS who agreed to hold the meeting at lunchtime to minimise disruption and avoid closing school early. We continue to fight for better conditions to ensure the best possible outcomes for our tamariki and that high-quality teachers are attracted to the profession. We will find out if the fourth offer has been accepted next week.
Learning Conversations
On the last Thursday of the term (Thursday 29 June) we will having Learning Conversations with you and your child. You will be able to book a slot with your child's teacher where you can discuss their learning this year. It is important that your child is present for these conversations. More information about booking will be sent home in the coming weeks. Note that while the school is open for Learning Conversations, teachers will be busy with bookings all day. You will need to make childcare arrangements for the day as your child will only be at school for their learning conversation.
Mud, mud, mud!
As we move into the cooler months, we kindly remind all parents to ensure that their children come prepared with a change of clothes, particularly on days when the fields may be muddy. Our little explorers love to engage in outdoor activities, and having spare clothes handy will ensure they can enjoy their time to the fullest without any worries.
Haere mai Caroline
We welcomed a new teacher for Room 15 at the beginning of Term 2 Caroline, who will be joining our team in Room 15. Caroline brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education. She has been part of the WPS community for many years and we are thrilled to have her join us as a teacher.
Haere rā Alison
On a bittersweet note, we will be saying farewell to Alison at the end of this term. Alison has been an exceptional teacher and an integral part of our school community. Her dedication and passion for teaching have made a lasting impact on our students, and she will be greatly missed. We wish her all the best as she pursues her passion for teaching children with additional needs.
Kia piki te ora Nardz
Lastly, we continue to miss and support our Principal, Nardz with her recovery following vascular surgery and look forward to her return when she has fully recovered.
Ngā mihi nui,
Nick & Karen
Wātaka | Calendar
Wātaka | Calendar
Term Dates for 2023:
TERM 2
Mon 24 April - Fri 30 Jun
Learning Conversations - June 29 (all day)
TERM 3
Mon 17 July - Fri 22 Sep
TERM 4
Mon 9 Oct - Thu 14 Dec
Upcoming dates - Term 2
Upcoming dates - Term 2
WEEK 6
Wed 31st May Room 5 @ Te Uru
Fri 2nd June Assembly (2pm) - hosted by Room 18
WEEK 7
Mon 5th June Kings Birthday
Wed 7th June Room 7 @ Te Uru
Thu 8th June Inter school rippa rugby
Room 17 @ Te Uru
WEEK 8
Tue 13th June Room 18 @ Te Uru
Wed 14th June Room 14 @ Te Uru
Thu 15th June Room 15 @ Te Uru
Rippa rugby save day
Fri 16th June Assembly (2pm) - hosted by Room 14
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
Thu 29th June Learning Conversations
Fri 30th June Matariki celebration @ 6:30am - 7:30am
Last day of term 2 (finish @ 2pm)
Future Leaders Day 2023
Future Leaders Day 2023
Pink Shirt Day
Hākinakina | Sports
Hākinakina | Sports
RIPPA RUGBY
The inter school competition for Rippa Rugby is coming up on Thu 8th June
BASKETBALL - MINIBALL
We have a few keen basketball players at our school so we are looking at joining a Miniball league. If your child would be interested in that please email nickg@woodlandspark.school.nz We could potentially enter a Year 3&4 team and a Year 5&6 team but we would need some parents to help with the coaching. The games are on Monday nights at either Synergy in New Lynn or The Trusts Stadium.
Lunch Orders
Lunch Orders
Soy & Ginger Sushi - every Wednesday
PTA Sausage Sizzle - every second Thursday
Pita Pit - every second Friday
ORDER ON KINDO
Go to www.mykindo.co.nz to start ordering.
Lunchtime Dance Classes
Lunchtime Dance Classes
We bring DANCE to your child at SCHOOL during LUNCHTIME which allows the busy parent not to have to rush around after school hours or during weekends getting your child to their Dance Class. They dance with their friends and enjoy the class in the safe environment of school. We look forward to hearing from you and starting your child's Journey in Dance in 2023!!
Online enrol form www.rhythmnsteps.co.nz
Playball
Playball
Playball is a sport and movement program for 2-9 year olds. The main objective of Playball is not to create superstars, rather to provide children with the opportunity to develop a host of necessary social, educational and personal skills. By giving children competence in sport, they will develop fundamental life skills. From a child’s perspective the most important element of our program is fun! For many children their Playball lesson is the highlight of their week! For more information visit www.playball.co.nz
Maximum pupil:coach ratio of 10:1
Introduction to Eight sports
Positive, enjoyable coaching environment
Life skills through sports skills
Playball is offered as an extra-curricular activity for year 1-3 students at Woodlands Park School. We are currently taking enrolments Mondays at lunch time.
Playball fees are $105.00(incG.S.T) for an 8 week term.
Ask about a free trial today
To enroll your child/children, sign up online:
https://www.playballkids.com/parent-zone/basket_bookings.php?classid=52625
If you have any queries contact James on 0274817000 or email james@playball.co.nz
Marrzipan Drama
Marrzipan Drama
Marrzipan Drama and Self-Confidence classes at Woodlands Park School - Spaces left for Term 2, We need 2 more performers for our play!
Is your child shy? Do they feel intimidated by the idea of public speaking and performance? Do they sometimes find it difficult to make eye contact? Do they just need dedicated time per week to just be CRAZY?! Come and join the revolutionary self-confidence programme - Marrzipan! We run awesome drama classes at your school, which focus on social skills, performing and public speaking abilities. We play fun engaging games and perform at the end of term once to parents and once to their friends at school. All scripts are original, engaging, educational and HILARIOUS. All children receive an end-of-term certificate to remind them they are awesome!
Marrzipan Drama class at Woodlands Park School is on Wednesday mornings, before school in the Library, from 8:00am - 8:45am. We have 2 spaces left, however, this is ‘first in first served’, so book your child in now!
To sign up for a non-obligatory trial lesson, Please register your interest by emailing Erin Kennedy at auckland@marrzipandrama.co.nz or contacting Erin at 027 367 3334
For further information about what we do, check out our website www.marrzipandrama.co.nz
See you there!
To purchase a membership to the Entertainment app (formerly the Entertainment Book) please visit www.entertainmentnz.com and click Join Now. Make sure to type in 'Woodlands Park School' in the 'Select Fundraiser' box.
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