GENERAL INFORMATION
Important parent workshop on cyber safety
All parents and caregivers are invited to attend a valuable workshop on cyber safety, presented by John Parsons, on Thursday 3 August, 6.30-8pm in the School Hall. The workshop will:
- Identify the specific challenges children face when using ICT
- Inform parents and gives them the tools to support their children in how to use ICT safely and ethically
- Include guidance on behaviour management processes for parents in the practical situations they will face
- Empowers parents to take responsibility for safeguarding their children
If you would like to attend, please RSVP here: http://bit.ly/2gYcl9J
Students will attend workshops during Friday 4 August in their Year Level groups. This will focus on protecting and valuing their online identity. The philosophy within this education is to help the student learn to make informed ethical decisions founded on common decency and reasonable standards of right and wrong.
If you have any questions regarding these presentations please contact Director of Innovation, Toni Dunstan: toni.dunstan@woodford.school.nz
For more information on John Parsons please visit: www.simulate2educate.co.nz/tv-and-radio
Harpeth Hall School Exchange (Nashville, Tennessee) - current Year 11 and 12 students
Applications are invited for up to two students to take part in the Harpeth Hall School Exchange (2-19 January 2018). Please download the information and timeline for applications and Application Form. Please complete and return the form to the Principal by Monday 31 July 2017: enquiries@woodford.school.nz
Student photos
Individual student photos by professional photographers, Photolife, will take place during lunchtime 12.15-1.15pm and afterschool on Thursday 10 August. This is not compulsory, but it is a good time to get school photos taken and a lovely family record to keep.
Term 3 Barista course
Students enrolled in the Barista course will begin their course on Monday 31 July, 3.30-6pm, in the Woodford House Food Technology Room. If you have any queries please contact Jane Perry: jane.perry@woodford.school.nz
From the kitchen
View and download the menu for next week here.
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BOARDING
Welcome to Term 3
Welcome back to all of our brilliant boarders. It is so lovely talking to the students and hearing stories of some exciting experiences during the holidays. It has been equally enjoyable to hear about the quiet time the girls took to rest and recuperate in preparation for another busy term ahead.
Weekend Activity
This weekend the girls will have fun at Flip Out Trampolining Centre in Hastings followed by some shopping in the city.
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CULTURAL
NCEA Drama productions
The Level 1 NCEA Drama production ‘Esther’ by Angie Farrow is on Friday 4 August at 7pm in the Dame Kate Harcourt Performing Arts Centre. Gold coin donation. To book tickets please email fiona.mackenzie@woodford.school.nz. Limited seats available.
Level 2/3 NCEA Drama production ‘Daughters of Heaven’ by Michelanne Forster (abridged) is on Friday 11 August at 7pm in the Dame Kate Harcourt Performing Arts Centre. Gold coin donation. To book tickets please email fiona.mackenzie@woodford.school.nz. Limited seats. R16.
Raffle tickets
Win ‘A Family Day in Hawke's Bay’ including a family voucher for a Gannet Safari Adventure, a $100 Pipi voucher, a voucher from Wright and Co for morning tea and movie vouchers for Event Cinema in Havelock North. Tickets are $5 and available to purchase by emailing fiona.mackenzie@woodford.school.nz
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SPIRITUAL
Opportunity for Baptism at Woodford House Chapel
Every year we offer an opportunity to baptise students who wish to take this important step on the journey of faith. Our next baptism service is on Sunday 13 August in the School Chapel at 7pm.
If your daughter has not been baptised (or ‘christened’ as it is sometimes also called), and you would like her to explore this possibility, please advise Reverend Deborah Wilson by Friday 4 August by clicking on this link: http://bit.ly/2uYwcex
Baptism in our beautiful Chapel of St Francis here at Woodford House is a wonderful occasion and a very memorable way of celebrating our common faith and special character. Your family is very welcome to attend and join us for congratulations and refreshments following the service.
Should your daughter already be baptised and wish to confirm her faith in Chapel, there will be an opportunity for Confirmation later in the year.
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SPORT
TACS
The Town and Country Schools (TACS) football tournament will be held at Woodford House on Tuesday 1 August. We will have a Year 7/8 football team in this tournament.
Winter Quad Tournament
Woodford House will host the Winter Quad Tournament on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 August. An email has been sent to the girls involved.
As the host school we require your assistance for the billeting of travelling students for the night of Sunday 6 August. If you are interested in hosting one or two girls, please email Director of Sport, Alex Nixon at sport@woodford.school.nz before Monday 31 July.
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WOODFORD HOUSE APP
Stay up to date with app alerts
We have increased the use of app alerts as a helpful tool to remind parents, caregivers and students of events or deadlines. We highly recommend downloading the Woodford House App on your mobile phone to receive these alerts. Download the App here.
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