Pipiri 2025
June Newsletter

Kia ora koutou katoa!

We are now over halfway through the term, and it's been fantastic to see our tamariki continuing to embrace their learning with such enthusiasm and curiosity. Their positive engagement across all aspects of school life makes our school a vibrant and joyful place.

Teaching and Learning: Mid-Year Reports & Learning Conversations

Mid-year reporting is a key update on your child's learning journey! Your mid-year reports will be emailed directly to you by your child's class teacher on Wednesday, June 25th. These reports will offer a comprehensive look at their progress and achievements so far this year.

The very next day, Thursday, June 26th, we'll be holding our valuable learning conversations. These are three-way meetings involving you, your child, and their teacher, providing a fantastic opportunity to discuss their learning in detail, celebrate successes, and plan for future growth. We really encourage all whānau to be a part of these important conversations. Information about bookings is below.

Community Consult for Year 7-8 at Woodlands Park School

Today, you should have received a separate letter about recapitation. This refers to the process of our current Year 0-6 school potentially transitioning to a Year 0-8 school. This is a big step, and your feedback is incredibly important. Please take the time to complete the accompanying survey – it will help us gauge the level of interest within our community and inform our next steps. Please note this is only a scope but will help us to decide whether an application to the Ministry of Education is appropriate. The survey will close this Monday 9th June, at midday. Click here to complete the survey.

School Disco Tonight!

Get ready to boogie! Our school disco is happening tonight, and it's set to be a fantastic night of fun and music for all our students. We know our tamariki are excited, and we can't wait to see them enjoying themselves. A huge thank you to the PTA for their awesome organisation to make tonight a special event for our students.

Property Updates: Rooms 11-13 Refurbishment

You might remember from our last newsletter that the refurbishment of Rooms 11-13 was getting underway. I'm pleased to report that this project is progressing and is well on track to be completed this term. We're really looking forward to seeing these refreshed and inspiring spaces in full use soon!

Celebrating Samoan Language Week

This past week, we've had the pleasure of celebrating Samoan Language Week here at school. Our students have engaged in a wonderful range of activities and explored a fantastic selection of books in the library, all designed to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Samoan language and culture. It's been a vibrant and enriching experience for everyone involved.

A Huge Thank You to Our PTA!

Finally, a last massive shout-out to our incredible PTA! Your energy and dedication are simply amazing. Thank you so much for all the mahi you've put into organising tonight's disco. Events like these truly enrich our school experience, and we are so grateful for your continued support and hard work.

Ngā mihi nui,

Nardz Stephenson

Principal

Message from the Board – School Board Elections in Term 3

Kia ora e te whānau,

The triennial School Board elections are coming up in Term 3, with voting due to take place in September. This is a fantastic opportunity for members of our school community to get involved in shaping the future of our kura.

We warmly encourage anyone interested in standing for election to learn more about the role over the coming months. You are most welcome to attend any of our upcoming board meetings to see how we work. Our next meetings are scheduled for:

Tuesday 17th June
Tuesday 5th August
Tuesday 2nd September

All meetings start at 6:30pm and are held at the school. If you’d like to attend, please email the board at wpsboard@woodlandspark.school.nz so we know to expect you. We’ll also be holding an information evening for anyone in the community interested in learning more about what’s involved—details to come.

More information about governance at Woodlands Park School is available on our school website: Woodlands Park | Governance. Here you’ll find details on our meeting schedule, public attendance at meetings, policies, and past minutes.

If you're interested in learning more, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa | NZ School Boards Association has a Learning Centre containing information and webinars for prospective board members. Some helpful ones to explore include:

We’ll be sharing further details, including nomination timelines, as they are confirmed. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re curious about what being a board member involves.

Ngā mihi nui,

Michelle Hutton

Presiding Member

Woodlands Park School Board

From the office:

-Please ensure your child has a change of clothes in their bag during the wet months.

-For the safety and well-being of children who walk or ride, it's important that they go straight home once the school day ends, rather than playing unsupervised at school or making detours. We appreciate you reinforcing this message with your child.

Important Dates

Teacher Only Day - new date Term 4

Our next Teacher Only Day will be Monday 6th October. This is a different day to what we had previously put in our calendar. This is a Ministry-appointed teacher only day to engage with the new Maths curriculum. We had limited dates to choose from. Please note that this date is the first Monday of Term 4.

Student Led Learning Conversations - Term 2

Another date to be aware of is Learning Conversations on Thursday 26th June - the day after reports go home. This is a day where you will be able to book an appointment to meet with your child's teacher and discuss their progress and next steps. Your child should be present for their Student Led Learning Conversation.

You can make a booking to meet with your child's class teacher on the School Interviews website (www.schoolinterviews.co.nz). Click on "Make a Booking" and enter the code pmr3r.

See our website for more information about reporting.

Wātaka | Calendar

Term 2

-Matariki holiday: Friday 20 June

-Learning Conversations: Thu 26 June (all day - students at school for booked times only)

-Last day of Term 2: Fri 27th June (finish at 2pm)

Term 3

-Last day of Term 3: Fri 19th Sep (finish at 2pm)

Term 4
-Teacher Only Day: Monday 6th October*

-Labour Day: Mon 27 Oct

-Last day of Term 4: Fri 12 Dec (finish at 1pm)

NB - School closes at 2 pm on the last day of Terms 1-3 and at 1pm on the last day of Term 4

*Curriculum PLD teacher-only day set by the Ministry of Education

CLICK HERE FOR OUR SCHOOL CALENDAR - Also on the Hero App

RIPPA RUGBY

“Tap and go when you are ready” called the ref. Taking a big breath in, I tap and run, I weave in and out of the Titirangi team, then I make a big break and speed off. One girl chased me hard but I was too fast. I put the ball down, try!!! I scored a try. I could not believe it, and it was the first try of the game. The rest of the game went pretty smoothly. I scored another two tries. My team actually won. I was so happy and excited." - Tallulah

Finally after a one hour and twenty minute wait, my team started our final. We were versing Titirangi Boys B. Everyone from my school was watching us play. I felt nervous. When we started my team scored then I scored! I saw a gap and ran it through. When we finished my team won 8-6 and I had scored three times! All of the other teams ran on when the ref blew his whistle. We had won the B grade for boys! - Harrison

Well done to all the rippa rugby teams who took part in the interschool tournament. Special thanks to the teachers and the parent helpers!