Week 3 NEWSLETTER

Uniform

We have a compulsory school uniform and this can be purchased through NZ Uniforms. All uniform items must be named inside with a permanent marker or have sewn on name tags. Hats are compulsory for outdoors in Terms 1 and 4. Any items worn under the DPS uniform that can be visible, need to be black. Shoes and socks must be black also. All children playing sports for DPS must wear the DPS sports uniform. This can also be purchased through NZ Uniforms. No jewellery except for items of high sentimental value or taonga. Due to safety concerns, stud earrings are the only type of earrings to be worn. We appreciate your ongoing support with ensuring that your child is wearing the correct and tidy uniform to school.

On Wednesday Kahikatea had an awesome time listening to stories and learning from Ruud Kleinpaste, The Bug Man!

We got to look at a few spiders and even hold a couple of wētā – one from the Wellington region and another from down south. We also had the opportunity to release a couple of baby Vagrant spiders into the garden area. It looks like we might be setting up a wētā habitat sometime soon, too!

Our ākonga were super engaged and curious throughout the kōrero. Have a chat with your child at home to find out what they learnt and what they enjoyed most.

A big thank you to Ruamāhanga Restoration Trust for arranging and funding Ruud’s visit. What an awesome learning opportunity! Lucky kids.

Ka rawe, koutou!

In writing i tēnei wiki, we have been learning to use adverbial phrases, possessive apostrophes and similes.

Check out our awesome mahi! Ka pai, ākonga!

Please click the link below to enrol your child for 2027

https://enrolments.linc-ed.com/apply/NZ/2909

As more students enjoy riding their scooters and bikes to and from school, we'd like to remind everyone to stay safe. Please encourage children to ride carefully, be mindful of pedestrians, and use footpaths and road crossings safely. Wearing a properly fitted helmet is essential, and we ask all riders to slow down and show courtesy to others, especially around the school gates and nearby footpaths after school. 

Thank you for helping keep our students and community safe.

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.