Poutū te rangi 2023
March Newsletter

10 Poutū-te-rangi 2023

Kia Ora koutou katoa!

We are all still on a high following on from Cross Country, Te Ahi Ora and our annual triathlon. We are so proud of our tamariki and their perseverance in new and challenging opportunities they have engaged with over the past couple of weeks.

Our classes have settled into the new school year and are enjoying new learning. We have read many fabulous stories written by all ages recounting exciting school-wide events and some of our students’ stories have been published in the Titirangi Round-About.

Our school board meet twice a term to work collaboratively towards our commitment to the NELPS (National Educational Learning Priorities) and to progress our localised curriculum needs and strategic goals.

Our 2023 annual plan supports our strategic goals, which are to;

Strengthen student progress & achievement
Strengthen wellbeing through HauOra
Strengthen our connection with Te Ao Maori

All stakeholders are working together to ensure the very best outcomes for our students.

Nau Mai, Haere Mai

We welcome children from Titirangi Kindergarten and their families along with their 4 fabulous kindy teachers as they move onsite with us. The Titirangi Kindergarten building on South Titirangi Road is no longer habitable following the Auckland floods. Titirangi Kindy will operate in the Room 19/20 area, which will be fenced off in keeping with AKA health & safety. We look forward to extending our manaaki to this community after being displaced - we will send further information shortly with details of mihi whakatau.

The school recently completed its recruitment process and we welcome from the beginning of Term 2 Mrs Caroline Faulkner to Room 15. Caroline is an experienced teacher and we look forward to her settling in soon! We will farewell Sarah at the end of the term and thank her for stepping in to support the school through to the end of the term.

Regular Onsite Whanau

Esther from Vision West - Counsellor

Julie, Michelle & Tracey - Love your Brain

Louise - Oaklynn Special School

Amy - Music Education (piano & guitar)

Community Event

We hosted Nathan Wallis in 2020 and we are excited to announce that he is coming back to Woodlands Park School next month! Go to our Facebook Page for details and get in quickly to book your tickets.

PTA

After a couple of years of covid affecting our ability to run events, we held our first PTA meeting this week in 2 years! We had a superb turn out and we are looking forward to supporting fundraising and events in the school. Congratulations to Joanne Burgess who was nominated as Chair and also to Ann Jensen who is continuing in the role of Secretary. If you were unable to attend but are interested in getting involved, please contact the office and your details will be forward to Ann-Margaret.

Woodlands Park School Facebook Page

Our preferred method of communication is our school Facebook Page - as it is quick to push out posts as well as giving a ‘window’ into every day school life. We do duplicate via Etap any important communication however, so you can always be assured that you will receive relevant information.

Ngaa Mihi

Nardz Stephenson

Wātaka - Calendar

CHECK OUT OUR SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR DATES

Term Dates for 2023:

TERM 1
Tue 1 Feb - Thu 6 April
Easter Fri: 7 April

TERM 2
Mon 24 April - Fri 30 Jun
Teacher only day: Mon 24 April
ANZAC Day: Tue 25 April

TERM 3
Mon 17 July - Fri 22 Sep

TERM 4
Mon 9 Oct - Thu 14 Dec

https://woodlandspark.school.nz/term-dates/

TEACHER ONLY DAYS - last year the Board scheduled 1 teacher only day for 2023, on April 24th. This is the Monday between school holidays ending and ANZAC Day on Tuesday. We are not planning to have any other Teacher Only days this year. However, the Ministry of Education may direct a further teacher only day (later in the year) for curriculum changes. We will give as much notice as possible if this is the case.

Teacher strike - Thursday 16th March

A nationwide teacher strike has been scheduled by NZEI for Thursday 16 March 2023.

Woodlands Park School will have reduced teaching staff (less than 50%)on this day and are unable to provide a normal school day. Please make alternative arrangements for the care of your child/children on the day of the strike.

If your child requires supervision please fill out this form. Please note that we are limited to the number of children we can supervise and may go to a ballot if needed.

Thank you for your support as our teachers continue to negotiate for an education system that supports all stakeholders to reach their full potential.

Hākinakina - Sports and EOTC

SURF LIFESAVING NZ BEACH EDUCATION
March 22-24. As we cannot visit our West Coast beaches the team at SLS NZ have offered to come to our school to deliver the Beach Education programme. The cost of this ($5 per child) is covered by the activity contribution.

CROSS COUNTRY
Interschool Cross Country (at Konini) - Tues 14 March

SWIMMING
Interschool Swimming (at West Wave)- Tue 24 March (TBC)

FUTURE FERNS NETBALL
YEAR 5&6 Future Ferns netball starts on May 1st. Games are every Monday night at Te Pai courts. More info about a tryouts and signups will be sent home soon. Email nickg@woodlandspark.school.nz if you have any questions about netball.

YEAR 3&4 will start later in Term 2.

Waitakere Area Principals Association (WAPA)

We would like to congratulate our principal. Nardz has been nominated as vice-president of the Waitakere Area Principals Association.

Nardz has served the Kelston Cluster as President for the past 2 years and sits on the executive board for WAPA. She has been active in setting up support for first time principals across the west and mentors and welcomes those new to Principalship in the West.

She was recently nominated as Vice President for WAPA who lead approximately 100 schools - making it the largest association for Principals in NZ. Nardz will also step into Acting President next term (as the current president goes on Sabbatical). She will continue to represent the region addressing the many complex needs in the sector and we wish her well as she continues important work advocating for children in the west down in Wellington.

PTA

A huge thank you to all those who came to our first PTA meeting of 2023!

It’s not too late to join. We have another get together very soon with more information to come.

Congratulations:
Ann Jensen - secretary
Joanne Burgess - chair

Life jackets needed

To assist us in teaching our water skills program, we are on the lookout for a few more child size life jackets. They are only to be used in and out of the pool so don't have to be anything fancy, just the traditional style buoyancy vest and not the inflatable ones.

If you have any that you no longer use, please drop them into Lee in Room 8. Many thanks!

Meet Summer

As you may know, Summer is part of our Woodlands Park School Whanau and she has Angelman Syndrome.

2023 is the 10th anniversary of International Angelman Day. They are hoping to raise $10,000 by the end of the year.

These funds will go towards establishing an Angelman syndrome registry in NZ and an AS clinic in Auckland, and to support families to access the clinics. Please show your support by donating to their give-a-little page.

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ten-4-ten-4-ten-4-angelman-syndrome

Lily's shave for a cure

Lily in room 14 bravely shaved her head to support those with cancer. She said, "Lots of my family has had cancer or still have cancer so I shaved my head."

We are super proud of Lily and love her new look!

INCREDIBLE YEARS

Our Auckland West RTLB Service (Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour) is pleased to be able to offer The Incredible Years for Parents Programme course in Term 1 and 2 in 2023. There will be another course in Term 3 and 4.

This is a programme for parents of children aged 3-8, which provides parents with skills to better support children, creating a positive home environment to promote children's social and emotional competence and communication skills. In the groups, trained Incredible Years Facilitators use video clips of real-life situational vignettes to support the training and stimulate group discussion, problem-solving and practical exercises. Each course has a minimum of 14 and maximum of 16 parents.

Venue: Fruitvale School

Days: Tuesday mornings from 9 am to 11:30 - morning tea provided

Dates: Term 1 - 21st Feb - 28th March, Term 2 2nd May to 20th June.

Cost: Free - they can also help with the cost of transport or babysitting.

If you are interested please contact Tania Chaney (Learning Support Co-ordinator) taniac@woodlandspark.school.nz

LUNCHTIME DANCE CLASSES

Helen Anderson is taking expressions of interest now

for you child for 2023 and it’s filling up fast!!!

Get in quick today to secure their enrolment for Term 2, 2023!

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 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 for Term 2 which will be on 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

DRAMA, SPEECH, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE CLASSES

Marrzipan Drama is now running awesome classes before school on Wednesday focusing on using drama skills to teach self-confidence. Marrzipan plays fun and engaging games, and the students perform a play at the end of the term to parents and friends. Get in touch with Manon to come along for a trial class, sign up for the term, or chat about how Marrzipan classes can benefit your child's development.

Contact Manon on 0273673334 or email auckland@marrzipandrama.co.nz

TRIPLE P - Positive Parent Programme

We are pleased to share with our school community a free on-line parenting programme. This programme is designed to support you and your children with simple strategies for learning to manage and reduce anxious feelings now and in the future. This free on-line support is funded by the Ministry of Health and Wharaurau.

Is Fear-Less Triple P Online right for my family?

Online support for parents of anxious kids (6-14 years)
Find out the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of child and teen anxiety
Learn more about what’s helpful and what can accidentally add to anxiety
Start applying new strategies immediately
New online program based on proven principles
Improve your child’s emotional wellbeing in the long term
Reduce your own stress, too!

https://www.triplep-parenting.net.nz/nz-uken/triple-p/?itb=94fee470b43270a912c27d56c27b3211

ezLunch Orders

Soy & Ginger Sushi - every Wednesday
Pita Pit - every second Friday

ORDER ON KINDO

Order ezlunch for delivery from Monday 27 March to Thursday 6 April and go in the draw to WIN a Lego Creator 3-in-1 White Rabbit. The winner will be drawn on Thursday 6 April 2023 and be notified by phone and/or email. Every lunch order gets another chance to win.
Go to www.mykindo.co.nz to start ordering.

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