Week 4 NEWSLETTER

from the principal

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

The variety of opportunities at this school never ceases to amaze me…the children get a pretty awesome deal. It was shared at a staff meeting, and I shared at celebration time last week…just the sheer amount of things for the children: Touch, netball, summer hockey, tee-ball, mod-softball, softball, robotics groups, jump jam, pride team, art club, Kids Kōrero, Te Roopu Kaiarahi, a Games Hub, sewing club, creek groups, tracking and trapping, Enviro team, choir, movie team…and these are just the ‘extras’ available at break times.

In the class recently there have been some other cool opportunities.

Mr Riley took his radio team down to Arrow FM to record their show. How awesome doing this in an actual recording studio! You can hear the show here…scroll down to find the “Live Wires’ podcast
Our Kahikatea students as part of their Inquiry Learning have been going around to Wairarapa College to engage in some science learning. Learning about body systems, lungs, hearts…and even doing some dissections! Real life learning, so engaging for our children.
And last week we had Ruud Kleinpaste (the Bugman) come to visit. Again very engaging…but so informative and inspiring for the children. A few brave children (like Aria) even got to have a weta or spiders put on them…brave!

The variety is awesome, but alongside that…so is the passion from the staff. Big thanks to them for organising all of these opportunities.

Athletics Day…today!

Big day at DPS…all of us on the buses down to the Sportsbowl for our annual Athletics Day! The children have been practicing hard in their PE lessons, and today they get to compete for real. These days are great…an awesome way for the children to challenge themselves, can I jump that little bit higher, run that little bit faster, throw that little bit further? I look forward to seeing it all unfold today!

Well done Isabella!

We all know that the success of our children is not just limited to the classroom, or school events…or even school itself! I love seeing the success of our children outside our influence…and love seeing their passions.

Well done to Isabella…big weekend competing at the local A+P show with her pony Chloe. A successful time…look at all those ribbons!

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.

lost scooter

Blake has lost her scooter. It looks similar to this. It has Blake scrapped into the bottom plate. Please keep an eye out.

kowhai's lego challenge

masterton intermediate 2027

Please click the link below to enrol your child for 2027

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

scooter and bike safety reminder

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.

reminders

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