GENERAL INFORMATION
Parents morning tea this Sunday
The Parents’ Association invite parents and caregivers to join them for a coffee at Georgia on Tennyson Cafe, 42 Tennyson Street, in Napier, this Sunday from 9.30am (if you are not attending the Cathedral service with your daughter/s). This is an informal get together and everyone is welcome.
Festival of Cultures and International Week
Next week promises to be a huge celebration of our global village. We are participating in the annual International Languages Week, which is observed nationally each year, as well as running our very own Festival of Cultures on Friday 25 May. Students are asked to dress up in international costume and will be enjoying a wide range of activities throughout the day, as well as food sampling from various cultures. Throughout the week there will be all sorts of activities promoting various languages and cultures for the girls to get involved with, including researching their own cultural heritage. The Education Perfect World Championship in Languages is also starting on 21 May, where students are asked to compete in a vocabulary competition world-wide in various languages.
Homestays wanted
Each year Woodford House welcomes wonderful girls from across the world into our global village. During term time, students live in the boarding houses at school. In the exeats and school holidays, many students wish to stay with host families to enjoy New Zealand life. Homestays are an invaluable opportunity for the student and host family alike, providing the chance to learn more about each other’s cultures and perspectives. Homestay families receive an honorarium of $40 per night. To register your interest, please visit our website here
The students’ use of taxis
We currently use Monique Driving You, Driving Miss Daisy, Hastings Taxis and Village Shuttle to transport your daughters to appointments, the airport and for personal trips into town. While we do our best to ensure the trip is cost effective, it is your daughter’s responsibility to enquire about the best option when booking transport. She must also let you know she has booked a taxi. Please remind girls to be on time for their booking as all taxi services charge if they have to wait. The taxi services also charge if the trip isn’t cancelled, so it is important to let administration know so we can cancel the service.
Please note, the School only acts as an agent and passes on the exact cost to parents and caregivers.
Hawke’s Bay Careers Expo
The annual Hawke’s Bay Careers Expo is being held at Pettigrew-Green Arena next week on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 May. Parents are welcome to attend the late afternoon session on 22 May. Our Year 12 and 13 students will be attending on Wednesday 23 May between 9-10am.
Tertiary visits
The University of Otago and Auckland University of Technology will visit us next week. Senior students considering tertiary education are encouraged to attend.
- Monday 21 May, 6pm: Gallery - University of Otago
- Wednesday 23 May, 6pm: Gallery - Auckland University of Technology
From the kitchen
View and download the menu for next week here.
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ACADEMIC
Senior Spanish immersion camp 18-20 May
Students from Year 11 and 12 Spanish classes will be attending the Spanish Immersion camp at the Riverbend Christian camp in Havelock North this weekend. There will be approximately 100 students attending from nine schools, from Hawkes’ Bay, Auckland and Whanganui. The aim is to speak only Spanish for the weekend while participating in a range of fun activities, workshops, films, songs, dances, fashion parade, etc. The national Spanish adviser will be in attendance as well as four lecturers from the Massey University Spanish Department. It promises to be a great opportunity for our students.
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CULTURAL
Evita tickets for sale
Purchase your tickets early and secure the best seats in the house to watch Evita, a joint production by Woodford House and Lindisfarne College. Directed by Mrs Kathy Atkin and Musical Director Ms Tess Tobin, the cast will take you on a journey of song and latin dance under the baton of Band Master Dr Flemming Kristensen. Book online here
Cash sales are available through the Woodford House Administration Office.
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BOARDING
Weekend Activity
The Boarding Activity for this weekend is a ceramic painting class where the girls will be able to choose two items to paint. The class will be run by Jo Bayliss and will take place at school.
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SPIRITUAL
Compulsory Cathedral Service
This Sunday 20 May is our annual compulsory Cathedral Service. All students are expected to attend unless they have already applied for leave. Girls wishing to catch the free bus to and from school must have booked using the consent form which was emailed to all parents and caregivers. All other students are to meet at 9.40am at the Napier Cathedral. All families are warmly invited to attend. Girls are required to be in winter dress uniform. Students who do not own a blazer may wear their jersey as an outer garment.
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SPORT
Cross Country
All girls will participate in the School’s annual cross country event tomorrow, starting at 1.15pm on the lower field. Parents are warmly invited to attend to support their daughter/s.
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