Week 1 NEWSLETTER

Learning Showcase…Save the Date!

We are holding another Learning Showcase this term…Thursday August 20th. At this stage it will be a 1.30pm start. The event will be similar to last year…our kapahaka roopu will perform to start us off, and then whānau will be able to go around the school to look at all the learning on display. Every child will have something to display, as well as lots of group and class mahi on display as well. The learning will showcase everything…from our writing, to our play, to our digital prowess, or mathematical skills, our 3D design capabilities and of course all the marvellous cardboard creations our children make. 

Last year was a great success…the children were just so, so proud to share what they have been up to. We shared the video below last year as an introduction to the event…worth a little watch again!

Reporting to Whānau

Our first reports using the new Ministry of Education format went out on HERO at the end of last term. This was a first for us…first time reporting against the new  curriculum, and the first time we have reported using a format dictated to the school by someone else. 

I’d love to hear any feedback you might have on the reports…did you like the sliders, was it useful to see the attendance in that format, did the teacher comment add useful context about your child…and what did you think was missing? Feel free to send any thoughts through to me principal@douglaspark.school.nz 

We held a Whānau Evening in that last week of term to explain all the reporting and curriculum changes. It was well attended, and we covered a lot of information. I made a ‘little’ recording of the presentation from the Whānau Evening…20 minutes long, but it covers a lot of ground. If you were unable to attend…have a watch! 

Scabies in the Community

We’ve been told that scabies is circulating in the Masterton community. Not inside our DPS community, but we need to be mindful. Some great information can be found here, and also here. It is highly contagious, and children are unable to attend school if they have scabies until after treatment has started.

Friends of Douglas Park School (FoDPS) AGM 2026

When? Wednesday 29 July

Where? DPS Staffroom

Time? 7:00pm for AGM, followed by drinks and nibbles

We would love to see any old, new, returning faces at our AGM next week!

We are a group of committed parents with our main focus being fundraising to support our wonderful kids at DPS. 

ALL WELCOME

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

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 

All school teams and draws will be posted on Hero.