Week 10 NEWSLETTER

from the principal

Our Vision: Together we Nurture, Explore and Create for a Better Future

Just a couple of messages this week as we finish the term.

Firstly - I recognised Fletcher at Celebration Time today, and it is worth sharing here as well. On camp there can be homesick children, and the adults are amazing at helping and supporting them through this. On the first night a child woke up, and became upset that they weren’t at home. Fletcher woke up, and preceded to help this child…do you need a drink, shall we go to the bathroom, remember all the awesome things today, what was you best activity, what are you most excited about tomorrow…did all of that so when a camp adult got there, the child was basically sorted as Fletcher had done all the adult comforting things! I think that is an amazing story of a real DPS Kid showing all of our PRIDE values and Core Beliefs in action. You’re a top man Fletcher, thanks for being a legend.

Secondly - I wish you all a good break. We have had a great term at school, so positive and engaged. The learning has been amazingly powerful, some great academic progress made…and we have seen some incredible creations across the term. Even today, our Moving March parade was a great time, with a heap of Creativity in action!

Learning Conversations

Massive thank you for the turn out earlier this week for Learning Conversations. We love having whānau in, and we love that our students (your children) get to share their awesome learning with you. Proud kids, and proud families.

If you weren’t able to make it in, reach out to your class teacher and they will sort a time early next term.

Out of Zone Applications

These close today! Make sure you have filled this out if you would like your child to be considered to start with us in Terms 3 or 4 this year. The form can be accessed here.

hockey wairarapa Free holiday programme

Hockey Wairarapa are running a FREE holiday programme for young aspiring hockey players to Learn to Hockey!

The sessions run on the 6th, 9th and 10th, 13th, 16th and 17th of April. Starting with Year 1 and 2's at 10.00am, Years 3 and 4 at 11.00am, Years 5 and 6 at 1.00pm. The first 50 ākonga registered for each age group will get to take part in this awesome opportunity!

https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/0d14bf

reminders

Student Profile - Reminders

Recently, student profiles were sent home for you to review and update. These profiles help us ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information for your child.

If you have not already done so, please check the details, make any necessary changes, and return the profile to school as soon as possible.

If there are no changes, please still return the profile signed to confirm the information is correct.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep our records current.

Stationery - Payment Reminder

We are very fortunate that our Board of Trustees subsidises stationery each year, helping to keep costs as low as possible for families. We kindly ask that all learners pay the $15.00 stationery contribution as soon as possible.

Payment can be made online to ASB 12-3290-0064275-00. Please include your child's name as the reference. Alternatively, payments can be made at the office via EFTPOS, or cash can be sent to the office in a clearly named envelope.

We appreciate your prompt payment, as this helps reduce follow-up. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please contact the office - we are happy to help.

Sports Fees - Reminder

If your child is participating in a sports team for Douglas Park School, please ensure the relevant sports fees are paid as soon as possible.

Payments can be made at the DPS office (cash or EFTPOS) or via online banking:

DPS Account: 12-3290-0064275-00

Reference: Child’s first name, last initial, and the sport they are playing

subway lunch available every friday - order online or at the school office

change of details

If you have recently moved house, had a change of phone number, or any other contact details of your child/children have changed, could you please let us know at the school office by calling in to see us, phoning us on (06) 370-0189, or sending an email to office@douglaspark.school.nz