Thursday 16 August - Friday 24 August

GENERAL INFORMATION

Morea car park drop-off zone
Please note the drop-off zone in the staff car park behind Morea boarding house has been closed. All student pick-ups and drop-offs are now to happen at the front of the school. This is to free up additional car parking space for students and staff, and also limit the traffic on Hodge Terrace at peak times. Thank you for your understanding.

Woodford House is coming to Taupo and Gisborne
Woodford House is hosting Information Evenings in Taupo and Gisborne this term. We are delighted to invite our current families to attend these events in support of the School. This is a great opportunity for you to hear from the Principal, Mrs Julie Peterson, and our Director of Boarding, Mrs Kelly Ives, on boarding at Woodford House.

Taupo – Thursday 30 August 2018, 6.15pm
Gisborne – Thursday 13 September 2018, 6.15pm

For more information and to RSVP, please visit:
www.woodford.school.nz/boarding-roadshow

Notification of withdrawal
We are in the process of finalising enrolments for 2019. In order to assist us, it would be greatly appreciated if parents intending to withdraw their daughter (Year 7 to 12) at the end of 2018 could please email the Principal’s Assistant, Deb McPherson, enquiries@woodford.school.nz by 5pm, Monday 15 October, 2018 (this is the first full day of Term 4). Enrolment contracts require a term’s notice of withdrawal, otherwise one term’s fees are payable in lieu.

Grandparents’ Day
Grandparents' Day will take place at Woodford House next week on Friday 24 August. More details are available to download here.

TeamUp with Tremains
Woodford House has started a new partnership with Tremains called TeamUp with Tremains. When a person (they do not need to be associated with Woodford House), lists their property for sale with Tremains, they have the opportunity to register Woodford House as a nominated fundraising recipient. If they nominate Woodford House, when their property is sold, Tremains will give $500 directly to Woodford House. This is a fantastic fundraising initiative and we thank Tremains for partnering with Woodford House. View more details here.

Parent Seminar
Parents and caregivers of Year 9-13 students are invited to a free ‘Parents as Career Educators’ seminar on Tuesday 28 August 2018. The seminar will provide parents with tips and advice to guide their teenagers through the various career and study options available to them in the modern world, including work, apprenticeships, university, polytechnic, private providers or other possibilities.

Presented by a career consultant from the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (UC), the seminar will take place on Tuesday 28 August from 7pm - 8:30pm at Greenmeadows East Community Hall, 83 Tait Drive, Greenmeadows, Napier.

Please register online here.

Mindful Movement Class
The 45-minute Mindful Movement classes this term have been created specifically with the needs of Woodford House students and staff in mind. These are held at school each Monday evening from 4.45pm - 5.30pm and are run by Mel from Cape Yoga.

The class begins with breathing and mindfulness practice to encourage a quick, easy transition from the busyness of the day to a calm and soothing connectedness. Flowing from this a short sequence in gentle movement releasing stress, tightness and tension in the body. Finally, the participants are guided through a peaceful relaxation, allowing the body and mind to rest and restore. Spaces in the class are still available.

From the kitchen
View and download the menu for next week here.

ACADEMIC

Annual Year 12 Secondary Schools’ Art Exhibition
Many of our Year 12 Visual Arts students have entered their work in the Annual Year 12 Secondary Schools' Art Exhibition. Sponsored by Souness Stone Law Partnership, the exhibition is open to the public and runs until Saturday 25 August at Art Inc. Heretaunga, Russell Street, Hastings.

Upcoming academic events

Friday 17 August – Year 12 and 13 chemistry trip to Massey University
Monday 20 August – Canterbury University Planning visit at 6pm in the Gallery
Thursday 23 August – Year 12 Careers Seminar Day all day on campus for Year 12 students

Hawke’s Bay Model United Nations Conference
Ten Year 10 debating students will be attending a Hawke’s Bay Model United Nations conference organised by UN Youth to be held at Iona College on Friday 17 August. Students will be assigned a state to represent and will have to discuss indigenous rights. The girls will learn to develop leadership and critical thinking skills. There will be workshops, guest speakers, discussion and debate, which will be very enriching for all who attend.

CULTURAL

Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival
The 2018 Hawke's Bay Arts Festival will run from 15-28 October at various venues across the region. The eclectic variety of acts include performances of music, theatre, cabaret, comedy, dance and literature.

This year two of our own students - Rebekka Schulze and Olivia Dowley, have been selected to join the Ambassador Programme and will be performing in Manawa Whenua - A Spring of Fragrant Water at The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Iona College on Saturday 20 October at 4pm.

More information is available at www.hbaf.co.nz/schools/ambassador/

The Kids Sing rehearsals
Year 7/8 Choir rehearsals will take place on Thursday 16 August and Monday 20 August from 3.30pm - 5.30pm in preparation for The Kids Sing competition.

The Kids Sing
Members of the Year 7/8 Choir will perform in The Kids Sing Primary Schools Choral Competition at Havelock North Intermediate School on the morning of Wednesday 22 August. Door sales are available for this event for $5.00.

The choir will also perform at a Gala Concert that same evening starting at 7pm. Tickets for this event are available to purchase from the Havelock North Intermediate School Office: Adults - $10.00, Children 12 and under - $5.00.

New Zealand Speech Board Examinations
Examinations will be held for selected students of speech and drama, and public speaking at school.

Drama Evening Performance
The Year 11 Drama class are hosting an evening performance in the Dame Kate Harcourt Performing Arts Centre on Monday 20 August from 6pm - 7.30pm. The class is working with a script by Fiona Farrell titled Chook Chook, where girls explore the lives of battery farmed hens.

This is an opportunity for parents, friends and family to come and support a live NCEA assessment performance. Students are also invited to attend.

BOARDING

Weekend Activity
The weekend boarding activity is pilates. A session will be held at The Works Wellness Centre, Donnelly St, Havelock North from 1pm – 3pm. There is no charge for this activity.

SPIRITUAL

2018 Baptisms and Confirmation
On Sunday 26 August, Bishop Andrew will be visiting the school for our baptism and confirmation service. If your daughter is interested in either being baptised or confirmed (or both) could you please contact Reverend Deborah as soon as possible so that preparations can be made.

Also, if you would like to discuss this further or require more information please do not hesitate to contact Reverend Deborah at the School:
deborah.wilson@woodford.school.nz

Chapel Services in Term 3
You are warmly invited to the following services in our Chapel this term:

7pm, Sunday 26 August - Baptism and Confirmation service with Bishop Andrew Hedge
7pm, Sunday 9 September - Joint service with Te Aute and Hukarere schools

It is always good to see parents, family members and friends accompanying the students to Chapel. Our services usually last no longer than 30 minutes.

Girls are reminded that they are required to attend two Chapel services each term as part of their commitment to the Special Character of the School.

SPORT

Havelock North Equestrian Event
Woodford House have 14 girls taking part in the Havelock North Equestrian Event on Monday 20 August at the Hawke’s Bay Equestrian Park.

Winter Quad Tournament photos available
As part of the Winter Quad Tournament, we secured the services of Richard Fürhoff Photography to take professional photos of the Woodford House teams in action.

These photos are now available for purchase from a password-protected parent gallery set up on the Richard Fürhoff Photography website here. The password to this gallery is: WDFD225.

HOME TO EXCELLENCE

Woodford House has produced a series of short videos which showcase our Home to Excellence. Click on the link below to view our Home to a Love of Learning.