Willow Park School Newsletter
22 March 2024
Contact us:
Email: office@willowpark.school.nz
Website: http://www.willowpark.school.nz/
Location: Willow Park School 13 Compton Street, Hillcrest, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: 09 480 9236
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willowparkschoolhillcrest/
Colour Run
Thak you to all of the students and families that have signed up to do the Colour Run on Friday 5 April. We now have 114 students signed up on Go Raise It, so far raising a whopping $6,734.00. With two weeks to go we would like to double the number of entries if we can.
Congratulations to our lucky draw winners for Wednesday and today. Ankith in Room 8 was the winner on Wednesday, and Joshua, Room 27 was today's winner.
There will be another lucky draw winner on Monday who will take home the big prize of the Onikuma Earbuds. All students have to do is sign up on Go Raise It!
https://willowparkcolourrun.raiseit.co.nz/
The letter we sent out originally with all of the information on how to sign up can be found at the link below, including a translation in Chinese from our wonderful Languages Assitant Zhouran.
Pokemon Cards
We are finding a lot of children bringing in Pokemon cards to school which creates a lot of issues, particularly when trading. Pokemon cards and folders need to stay at home.
Enrolments
If you have younger children that will be enrolling to start at Willow Park school, within the next 12 months, or you have friends, neighbours or whānau that have, letting us know early is really helpful for our planning. To pre-enrol your child please visit the school website link below and fill in the pre-enrol form. Information on our enrolment zone can be found at the school website. https://www.willowpark.school.nz/enrolments .
If you have any particular questions that you would like answered that can't be answered on the website please contact Fran at the school office by emailing office@willowpark.school.nz or phoning 094809236.
Working Bee - May 19th
Working Bee - Nature Area, Sandpit and Enviro Garden
At the recent Friends of Willow Park Meeting we discussed having a working bee to help tidy up and beautify some areas of the school. Our first targets are the Enviro Area, Nature Area and Sandpit. We are looking for some volunteers that can provide some time and energy to help with some gardening work and more. If you can't help on the day we will be looking for donations of plants, seeds and more!
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 09:00 AM
Willow Park School
School Donation
Did you know you can claim 1/3 of your school donation back through the Inland Revenue Department (and other donations made to registered charities).
Any donation made between now and 31 March 2024 is included in the tax year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Here is the link from IRD for further information:
Donation receipts are created automatically when paying via Kindo. The school office will provide receipts if paid at the office or through internet banking.
Sports News
Touch Rugby:
Finals were played on Wednesday after a fun and successful six week competition. Thank you so much to those parents who took charge of our eight teams ranging in age from year 1 to 6. Also to the parents for your positive and encouraging words on the sideline. We can look forward to a repeat in term 4.
Weetbix Tryathlon:
We have 11 children registered to participate in this event at Point England on Sunday 24 March. Good luck to those children who will swim, bike and run.
Cricket:
We have four year 5 / 6 cricket teams participating in a zone day next Thursday 28 March. Two girls teams and two boys teams. We do have space for a couple more boys if there are any keen ones out there. Please email: sue.w@willowpark.school.nz
I am also on the hunt for:
- Year 1, 2 and 3 netball players
- Year 3 to 6 hockey players
Please email me, sue.w@willowpark.school.nz, for further information.
Shore to Shore 2024
Thank you so much to everyone who has registered for this fantastic family event scheduled for Sunday 7th April. I really appreciate your support and understand with the Colour Run at school on the Friday evening beforehand creates some conflict with what to choose. Registrations will close on Sunday 31st March. Any entries after that will not be able to be added to our Willow Park total. Last year we had 300 entries. As from today we are up to 110. We have had one lucky draw and will hold another couple next week. Please remember the family with the most entries wins a family movie pass and we have a $50 voucher for the first boy and first girl on the day. There are also a lot of giveaways on the day from the organisers.
What we’re about!
Community Spirit: Prepare for a powerful feeling of togetherness as we rally the North Shore community in a celebration of support for our local schools!
Fundraising Frenzy: Dive into this fantastic fundraising opportunity which provide schools with essential sports gear that will propel our young athletes to victory.
Family Fiesta: Round up the troops! From friends to family, and everyone in between, come one, come all for an inclusive and festive extravaganza that will leave lasting memories for your school community!
If you haven’t experienced the Harcourts Cooper & Co Shore to Shore before, you’re in for a treat! Here are some things you can expect on the day.
Food & Drink: We have an array of delicious food trucks and stalls set up so you can enjoy a wonderful day out with some yummy food, and drinks.
Costumes: Every year, our runners/walkers dress up in awesome costumes. Sometimes in themed duos, trios, and groups. We have some great prizes to give away for the best costumes, so get amongst it!
The ‘fun’ in Fun Run: There will be activities, music, and dancing before the race starts. Bring family, friends, and anyone else so everyone has a fun day out!
PLEASE KEEP THOSE REGISTRATIONS COMING IN. IT IS SUCH A FUN EVENT.
Sports News
Sports coming up:
I am still on the hunt for:
Year 1 netball players : at least 3 more boys or girls
Year 2 netball players : at least 4 more boys or girls
Year 5 netball players : at least 4 more boys or girls
Year 6 netball players : at least 3 more boys or girls
Year 3 / 4 hockey players : 6 more - boys or girls
Year 5 Cricket boys: just for the zone day on Thursday 28th March. No experience is necessary.
Year 5 / 6 : tackle rugby players. For the Barbarians fun day and two zone days.
There are also still places for children in the year 3 - 6 rippa teams for the two zone days.
Also please keep an eye out for the registrations for Table tennis and Flippaball for term 2. These will open over the weekend.
If your child is interested in giving any of the above a go please do not hesitate to email me for further information or register them on our Kindo site.
Dates and Events
EVENTS:
2024 Term dates (Staff only days confirmed as they are decided)
- Term 1 starts Thursday 1 Feb, last day is Friday 12 April
- Term 2 starts Monday 29 April, last day is Friday 5 Jul
- School closed for King's Birthday Monday 3 June
- School closed for Matariki Friday 28 June
- Term 3 starts Monday 22 July , last day is Friday 27 September
- Term 4 starts Monday 14 October , last day is Tuesday 17 December (1pm finish)
TRAVELLERS COMING INTO NZ Did you know?
Community news
Baby Market - Birkenhead
We are holding the Birkenhead Baby Market on the 7th of April at Shore Dance studios on Enterprise Street. We have 30 stalls of local businesses and parents selling a range of new and pre-loved baby and childrens items. We also have plenty of entertainment for the kids including face-painting, balloon-twisting, a ballerina entertainer, and a jumping beans gym set-up.