Bombay School Newsletter No. 34/15 Page 1 Our Best Always Phone : (09) 2361012 Fax (09) 236 0458 [email protected] No. 34— 5 November 2015 Principal’s Message Greetings, Kia Ora, Fakaalofa Iahi atu, Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, Taloha, Kia Orana, Ni Hao, Buenos Dias, Ciao, Malo ni, Habari Dobar Dan, Namaste, Salam, Goeie Dag Community of Learning: A group of school principals, with the support of their Boards, approached the Ministry of Education to start the process of forming a Community of Learning (COL) based in and around Pukekohe. To date the schools involved are : Bombay; Buckland; Mauku; Paerata; Patumahoe; Parkside; Puke East; Puke Int; Puke High; Puke North; Puni; Waiaua Pa. (A few others are considering joining). A COL is part of the government's decision to allocate approximately $350 million for clusters of schools to work together on common challenges and to pool their expertise. Our cluster would like to examine the options available for our students, families and teachers. We will be sharing more information over the coming months as we work through the process. What is a Community of Learning (COL) ? A COL refers to groups of schools that come together to raise achievement for children and young people by; sharing expertise in teaching and learning; supporting each other; helping students move successfully from primary to secondary school. Trusteeship In May 2016, it will be BOT election time. We would like to assist with information about becoming a BOT member. You are most welcome to come and sit in on a board meeting. Our remaining two meetings for this year are : 17 November @ 5pm and 10 December @ 12.30pm in the staffroom (after Middle & Senior Prize giving). You can also visit our website for more information. [BOT : Becoming a Trustee]. Arriving before 8am We've noticed an increase in the number of students arriving before 8am. This means that they are unsupervised and at risk. We provide an on site before school care programme between 6.30am and 8.15am, through KAS. Any children who arrive before 8am are to be in KAS care please. No children are to wonder about unsupervised. Between 8am and 8.30 there usually are enough staff around, that someone can render assistance to a child in need. Not Returning to Bombay in 2016? Could you please let the school know ASAP if your child/ren are not returning to Bombay in 2016. We are inundated with requests for places and it would wonderful to get an early idea of what is available next year. Have you read our ERO report on our website? I thought I’d share a snippet with you : “ This modernised learning environment supports the school’s vision of providing a curriculum that promotes collaboration among teachers and students, and is responsive to each individual student’s interests and learning needs. “ Over the coming holidays, we will continue with building works to support our vision. Rooms 1a-3 will get a new canopy over their court which will give them all weather use of the court space. Room 4-7 will also get a canopy along their front entrances. Room 9 and 10 will get a new common break out space between them. Here’s hoping that the build will be done before school starts in 2016! 27 School Days Left : Lots to Achieve. It's hard to believe that there are 27 school days left before the term ends. The school has a crazy calendar of events to get through. Please stay informed by checking the weekly notices on the App. These notices are updated on a Sunday. Our school leaders are planning to raise funds for a flagpole. Please lookout for their event and support generously. We need to raise the flag at the front of the school on a daily basis - it's been missing for too many years.
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Bombay School Newsletter No. 34/15 Page 1
Our Best Always
Phone : (09) 2361012 Fax (09) 236 0458 [email protected]
No. 34— 5 November 2015
Principal’s Message
Greetings, Kia Ora, Fakaalofa Iahi atu, Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, Taloha, Kia Orana,
Ni Hao, Buenos Dias, Ciao, Malo ni, Habari Dobar Dan, Namaste, Salam, Goeie Dag
Community of Learning: A group of school principals, with the support of their Boards, approached the Ministry of Education to start the process of forming a Community of Learning (COL) based in and around Pukekohe. To date the schools involved are : Bombay; Buckland; Mauku;
Paerata; Patumahoe; Parkside; Puke East; Puke Int; Puke High;
Puke North; Puni; Waiaua Pa. (A few others are considering
joining). A COL is part of the government's decision to allocate approximately $350 million for clusters of schools to work together on common challenges and to pool their expertise. Our cluster would like to examine the options available for our students, families and teachers. We will be sharing more information over the coming months as we work through the process. What is a Community of Learning (COL) ? A COL refers to groups of schools that come together to raise achievement for children and young people by; sharing
expertise in teaching and learning; supporting each other;
helping students move successfully from primary to secondary school.
Trusteeship
In May 2016, it will be BOT election time. We would like to assist with information about becoming a BOT member. You are most welcome to come and sit in on a board meeting. Our remaining two meetings for this year are : 17 November @ 5pm and 10 December
@ 12.30pm in the staffroom (after Middle & Senior Prize giving). You can also visit our website for more information. [BOT : Becoming a Trustee]. Arriving before 8am We've noticed an increase in the number of students arriving before 8am. This means that they are unsupervised and at risk. We provide an on site before school care programme between 6.30am and 8.15am, through KAS. Any children who arrive before 8am are to be in KAS care please. No children are to wonder about unsupervised. Between 8am and 8.30 there usually are enough staff around, that someone can render assistance to a child in need. Not Returning to Bombay in 2016? Could you please let the school know ASAP if your child/ren are not returning to Bombay in 2016. We are inundated with requests for places and it would wonderful to get an early idea of what is available next year. Have you read our ERO report on our website?
I thought I’d share a snippet with you : “ This modernised learning
environment supports the school’s vision of providing a curriculum
that promotes collaboration among teachers and students, and is
responsive to each individual student’s interests and learning
needs. “ Over the coming holidays, we will continue with building works to support our vision. Rooms 1a-3 will get a new canopy over their court which will give them all weather use of the court space. Room 4-7 will also get a canopy along their front entrances. Room 9 and 10 will get a new common break out space between them. Here’s hoping that the build will be done before school starts in 2016! 27 School Days Left : Lots to Achieve. It's hard to believe that there are 27 school days left before the term ends. The school has a crazy calendar of events to get through. Please stay informed by checking the weekly notices on the App. These notices are updated on a Sunday. Our school leaders are planning to raise funds for a flagpole. Please lookout for their event and support generously. We need to raise the flag at the front of the school on a daily basis - it's been missing for too many years.
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Messages
ASB BANKING
Banking is every Wednesday. The winner of the banking trophy this week is: Pene If you would like to start banking with ASB please collect a form from the office. Congratulations to the following children who received rewards for their savings through the ASB savings promotion: Catherine $10 Keira $20 Edward $50 You are automatically in the draw every time you bank.
MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL
ATHLETICS YR 4-8
This event will be held next Tuesday 10
November. Events start at 9am. The children rotate between track and field events. Parents are most welcome to come along and watch.
ASB WORKING WITH ST JOHN
On Monday staff from ASB visited Rooms 12 & 13. The students assembled Lego Ambulances which will be used as display models for all ASB branches. The ambulances will be available to purchase, and all funds will go to St John. You can get one now by using your True Rewards if you are an existing ASB customer. They will also be available to purchase online later this month.
SCHOOL LIBRARY
The school library will be closing to the students at the end of week 5 - 13 November.
All library books need to be returned to school by 27 November at the latest. Any books damaged or lost need to be reported to me. Thank you, Sharron Hughes. Email: [email protected]
FROM THE GREEN TEAM
The Green team are excited about the progress made on the tunnel house with the pad being poured and now waiting to watch the construction. Worm Tea
Now is the time to get some of this wonderful fertiliser on your garden. Special for this month: $2/2 litre or 3 for $5.
Meet Kate Martin - your local Cookie Time Ambassador.
If you want to order, see our website for details.
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Community Notices
KRMA MARTIAL ARTS at Bombay School Hall. Mon & Wed. Ph Richard 09 292 5851 BOMBAY PLAYCENTRE
A fun, safe learning environment for young children 0-5yrs. General sessions (0-5yrs) Mon/Wed 9am - 12pm. Under 1's are free. Bumblebee sessions (drop off for 3yr +) Tues/Thurs 9am-1pm. We offer 3 free visits so feel free to come along and see what we are all about. Ph 09 236 0741. YOGA FOR LIFE Keep Body & Mind fit & healthy into your 70s & 80s+. Classes incl. Meditation, Asanas (exercises), Pranayama (Breathing exercises) and Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and are increasingly popular with men. Props to help you access postures safely. Sue has taught yoga for 10 years. M: 021 275 7785 E: [email protected]; W. www.yogaforlife.co.nz; Fb. www.facebook.com/yogaforlifenz
HAVE YOU EVER FELT THAT NOW IT’S TOO LATE FOR YOUR DREAMS TO
COME TRUE AND YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE LITTLE OR NO VALUE?
Tear Fund and Crossroads are delighted to present, “Life after ‘Faith Like Potatoes’” on November 15. In 2008 South African actor, Frank Rautenbach landed the lead role in , “faith Like Potatoes”, the biographical drama based on the book written by Augus Buchan. Frank was soon to find out that God’s love sometimes takes us on journeys we do not wish to go on, and makes us travel by roads we do not wish to use, to take us to places we never wish to leave. Joining us will be David Lyle Morris, the talented and charismatic singer/songwriter, who will be performing some of the songs off his newly released album, Northland. Tear Funds, “Life after ‘Faith like Potatoes’ “ event promises to deliver an evening to help you discover your true purpose and how to cultivate an unwavering belief in the power of faith, which like potatoes, grows unseen. This night will be an inspirational and uplifting experience. Come along with friends and family and join us for a BBQ at 6pm prior to the evening beginning at 7pm. www.crossroadschurch.co.nz
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Important dates for players and their supporters
SPORTS CALENDAR
Tuesday 10 November Middle & Senior School Athletics Yr 4-8 Wednesday 18 November North Group Athletics Wednesday 25 November Franklin Athletics Wednesday 2 December Junior School Athletics Thursday 3 December Champion of Champions Athletics
Thank you to everyone who got behind our All Black for the All Blacks day last Friday.
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