GENERAL INFORMATION
Swimming Sports Finals Information
The Swimming Sports Finals will be starting at 1.30pm tomorrow afternoon. Please note that the school start time for all students tomorrow will be 10.20am.
All students will be travelling to and from school in their PE/House shirt, shorts, cap and sneakers. All girls need to have a hat on all day and remember to bring: House t-shirt, sunscreen and a water bottle. Swimmers must ensure they bring their togs, swimming cap and towel. They must change into their togs during lunchtime and can then put their PE gear back over the top.
Swimming Sports Supporters
Parents are encouraged to support their daughter's House at the Swimming Sports Finals by wearing the House colours.
Swimming Sports Finals - Schedule of Events
Please note the following times are subject to change.
- 1.30pm - 50yds Freestyle, 50yds Backstroke, 50yds Breaststroke, 50yds Butterfly
- 2.45pm - House medley relays, House B grade relays
- 3.15pm - 25yds Freestyle, 25yds Backstroke, 25yds Breaststroke, 25yds Butterfly
- 4.00pm - Afternoon Tea Break – New parents "Meet the Teachers" event in the Hall (optional)
- 4.45pm - House relays, House Noodle race
- 5.30pm - Y13 vs Parents
- 6.00pm - Prize Giving
125th Anniversary Student Celebration Day
Next Friday 22 February promises to be a very special day for all of our students. Morning activities include: a screening of the 125th documentary, a tour of the 125th Archival Exhibition, a House Instagram competition, and a Woodford House Fashion through the Ages activity.
Students will also be celebrating the 125th Anniversary with a full school drone photograph on the sports field, the Founders' Day Chapel Service, a special lunch and a celebratory march down to the Village for an official cake-cutting ceremony. An email with full details of the entire 125th Anniversary weekend as it relates to our students will be sent to all parents tomorrow.
125th Anniversary Weekend
The school is open to our parent community during the weekend. Full details of the ticketed events are available on our website here. Must see free events include:
- 125th Anniversary Exhibition
The Kathleen Bell Gallery has been transformed into a 125th Anniversary Archival Exhibition space, featuring historical artefacts from the School’s history. The Exhibition includes a 10m long timeline wall spanning 125 years of history, re-creations of a turn-of-the-century boarding room and classroom, as well as panel displays celebrating school life through the ages created by current Woodford House students.
- Woodford House Documentary Screening
The documentary traces the history of Woodford House from its founding in 1894 by Mabel Annie Hodge, right through the decades to present day. The 35-minute film features many candid interviews with staff, students, and principals, past and present, as well as a large selection of archival footage sourced from around the country.
- Merchandise Stand
The merchandise stand at Woodford House is running at specific times throughout the weekend. 125th Anniversary and School memorabilia will be on sale (eftpos available) and available to all visitors to the School. Items include: bone china mugs, greeting cards, jute bags, key rings, mini Mabel dolls, photo prints, silver bangles and necklaces, tea towels, umbrellas and more. For more information please visit the 125th Anniversary website here.
125th Anniversary Archival Exhibition
We are looking to borrow a glass cabinet for displaying memorabilia and a very old wall clock (1900s style) for our display during the 125th Anniversary weekend. If you have something suitable can you please email archivist@woodford.school.nz.
Woodford House Parents' Association (WHPA)
It is a long-standing tradition that the WHPA provide floral arrangements for special events and Chapel services at Woodford House. We are continuing this tradition for the weekend of the 125th Anniversary.
We are very fortunate to have Debbie Nott and Susanna Todd - Old Girls, past parents and very talented local florists, donating their time and expertise. We need your help too.
There are two ways you can help:
- Donating Flowers and Greenery from your garden. We are looking for lots of dahlias, roses, zinnias, hydrangeas, sedum, delphiniums, magnolias, foliage and more! Anything you are able to provide would be gladly received. Please drop off donations in the courtyard before Reception on Wednesday 21 Februrary from 2pm. Members of the WHPA will be at school to collect all donations.
- Prepare a “ready to go” vase of flowers that we can place around the school to brighten the path for the School Tours. Please drop off the vases when you bring your daughter to school on Friday morning, 22 February (Please name your vase for easy return).
Our main focus is ensuring that we receive enough flower donations and “ready-to-go” vases. We would love to hear from you if you can help in any way. Please email Mary Rookes maryrookes@hotmail.com or Benita Douglas benitadouglas001@gmail.com with possible contributions and questions.
Summer Ball 2019
Plans are progressing well for this exciting school event taking place on Friday 15 March at the Napier Convention Centre. A letter with booking details and information will be emailed to parents of all Year 12-13 students in the next few days.
Woodford House tahu Scholarship
We are delighted to announce a new and exciting boarding scholarship for the current 2019 school year - the Woodford House tahu Scholarship. The word tahu can mean to set alight or ignite. This Scholarship is about igniting potential.
The Woodford House tahu Scholarship covers the full cost of boarding from Year 9 to 13, and includes access to mentoring and support from community leaders including Rod Drury, Sarah Reo and Karl Wixon of Ngāi Tahu. This Scholarship is available for entry from Year 9 on and is aimed at aspiring young Māori women, with preference given to Ngāi Tahu applicants. Girls that have high ambitions and dreams, and love to share their culture with others are encouraged to apply for this Scholarship.
Further details are available through the PDF available here. Expressions of interest for the Scholarship must be received by Monday 25 February 2019. Please feel free to share this amazing opportunity with your networks, and if you know a student with potential please be sure to let them know about the Woodford House tahu Scholarship.
Health Centre Reminder
There have been a few recent reports of tummy bugs out in the wider community. The Health Centre would like to remind students about the importance of good hand washing. Anyone who is suffering from a tummy bug should not be at school for 48 hours following the last episode. Most cases will get better without treatment, but if symptoms persist please see your GP. Please click here to see a hygiene flyer with some quick hand washing tips.
2019 Year Planner
Woodford House have created a 2019 Year Planner for all parents. Please download a copy of this PDF by clicking here.
Student Homestays
If you are interested in hosting a student during Exeat and school holidays, please contact sandra.flessak@woodford.school.nz for a homestay info pack.
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