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Kia ora Parents, Whanau, and Caregivers,
Newsletter #14Wednesday 23rd May, 2018Term 2, Week 4 School Roll
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AttendanceWe have a requirement from the Ministry of Education to carefully monitor children’s attendance at school. A part of this is the “roll call” every morning. Schools in NZ use an electronic data system called ENROL to call the roll, instead of the paper ones that many of us “bigger kids” grew up with. For safety reasons, and compliance at Ministry level, we need to ensure that we accurately know who is at school on time every morning. Our system is that if a child is late, they go straight to the office and get a “print out” and take this to the classroom. This helps us ensure that all children are accounted for incase of an emergency, and also means that we don’t unnecessarily phone or text home to check on your child’s absence. This can cause real concern if indeed your child is at school.
Attendance at school is absolutely essential for them to progress in their learning. Please remember that if your child is sick, or cannot be at school for a valid reason, please phone the school and let us know: - the name of your child and the classroom they will be absent from - the reason for their absence
Currently school attendance rates are at 89%, which is higher than previous years but still a long way of our target of 94%.
Of course if your child is sick, home and rest are the best medicine. It is however, really important that we have kids at school learning where possible, so that their progress and achievement remain at the fore. Thanks for your support.
Young Leaders Conference 2018Last Monday the 14th of May, the house leaders attended National Young Leaders Day in Hamilton. The theme for the day was Me Whakaro Rangatira which means think like a leader. We listened to many inspirational speakers such as Amanda Wilson, Lisa Tamati, Riley Hathaway, Jono Naylor, Vince Harder and Willy Wairua. The key messages from all the speakers were; it’s alright to be different, it’s good to stand out from the crowd, never give up on your dreams, it’s good to struggle and be challenged, failure is good, as long as you learn from it, determination is more important than talent, whether you can or you cannot, you’re right. Jono Naylor spoke to us about HOPE the H stood for humility the O stood for others focused, the P stood for play to your strengths and E stood for extend yourself. Riley Hathaway spoke to us about environmental issues such as the rubbish in our oceans. Lots of us connected with her because she’s not too much older than us and she told us that our voice can be heard no matter how young we are. At the end of the day we had an amazing performance by Vince Harder who came 3rd on X Factor and he was Simba on the Lion King!! He was an amazing singer and we all had a blast listening to him sing. We all took away something exciting to share with our peers and our families. By Annika Little
Cross-CountryIt was such a lovely day on Thursday with the weather playing the perfect game for our children to run their very best race. It was amazing to see our tamariki trying so hard to do their very best on the course and we had some exceptional racing. Whether children placed or not, cross country is about the discipline of pushing yourself, even if it is uncomfortable and challenging. It is about having a growth mindset, and it is also about being fit, which is so important. We were very proud of our children’s effort this year as they demonstrated all of these things in bucket loads.
A big thanks to Mr Buller and Mrs House for their organisation on the day and in the lead up to the event, and also to all of the teachers and staff who work hard to ensure our children are ready and prepared for and on the day! What a great team effort!
HIGH FLYERS FOR THE WEEKFirst Flight - New Entrants & Year 1
First Flight Mrs McKinlay, Mrs Bishop & Mrs Kendrick
Noah GouldYou are doing an amazing job with your independent writing. We loved the interesting words in your story like "splosh, splosh, splosh. We can just imagine all that mud.
Jahzariah MelroseYou have an amazing attitude. You have tried so hard in all our cross country practices and what an amazing effort on race day.
Kelly KerrWe really admire the way you are trying so hard with your learning in Hub 1. You listen carefully to instructions and show respect towards others. Keep flying with your reading-you are a super star!
Toetoe Mrs Absalom
Marlie TeesdaleFor being a kind and caring Kereru in Room Toetoe by looking after our new children. It is also great to see your confidence improving every day you are at school. Well done!
Take Flight - Year 2 & 3
Take Flight Ms Daniels,
Miss McGovern, Mrs Anthony,
Mrs Honeyfield
Theo Massey
Your determination to carry on and do your best during the Cross Country was a huge achievement Theo. You pushed yourself during every practise and it really paid off on race day! First place! Ka rawe Thro!
Tanisha ChandWhat a delight it was to see you teaching your Dad our Te Reo game during our learning catchups. We love your enthusiasm to share your learning with your whanau and you can be proud of the way you spoke about your learning goals. Ho rawe to korero!
Kalolaine Takitaki
Your determination and self belief in Cross Country was inspiring Kalo. What a great role model you were with your persistence during our daily training and during the race. We love the way you showed pride in coming first Kia kaha Kalo!
Flight Path - Years 3 & 4
Flight Path Mr Stirling,
Miss Christian & Mrs Mellor
Leila Perry
You have great enthusiasm for our garden project, even bringing in books to share and using these to support your research. You bring a positive attitude to this learning and are eager to learn more about growing vegetables. Keep it up!
Michaela RobertsYour fabulous focussed attitude towards your learning is really shining through. You are being a real karearea as you try hard to work on your maths. Keep working hard as you continue to soar in your learning.
DeLa SilbyIt is fantastic to see you working independently in the class. You are growing in your 'can do' attitude just like a fearless Falcon. Kia Maia!
Flight Deck - Years 5 & 6
Flight Deck Miss Fly,
Mr Buller & Mrs Barker
Ethan Collings
You really embraced our Powerbirds yesterday at Cross Country Ethan and then after running hard you then took our Powerbirds back to class and they helped you concentrate on your learning too! What a great day you had.
Jessica NortonYour warm kereru heart is appreciated by us all in the Flight Deck. You are happy to work alongside any of your team mates and are always willing to support them. Kia manawanui
Asha Stewart
Not only are you determined to achieve your learning goals but your cross country goal too! Yesterday we watched you take courage, commitment and strength out on the course with you! You were motivated to make the top 3 and you did. Keep striving towards your goals Asha! Kia Maia!
Sports NewsIf you have any queries or can offer your time, skills, knowledge, or support in any way please do not hesitate to contact Lisa House via email:
Sports News and ResultsSchool Sports:BasketballDrawYear 1-2Monday 28th May WB Kereru v Pyes Pa Nuggets, 4.00pm, Court QEYC 2A, QEYCYear 3-4Tuesday 30th May WB Kea v Papamoa 76’ers, 5.20pm, Court 2, ASBYear 5-6Friday 25th May WB Falcons No game this week due to an event at ASB WB Karearea No game this week due to an event at ASBResultsYear 1-2WB Kereru played PPS Bouncers and won 18 - 8. Player of the Day was Toby Retallick for some superstar shooting.Year 3-4 WB Kea had a bye.Year 5-6WB Falcons played Bethlehem Kings and won 42 - 2. Player of the Day was Juahn Hamilton.WB Karearea played ACG Dunkers and lost 10 -12. Player of the Day was Marnie Came.For draws, results and information please visit http://tauranga.basketball/
HockeyDraw Saturday 26th May Festival Day
ResultsYear 3-4WB Toroa have really come on this week, they dug deep and came away with a good win against Papamoa Boomers 4-2. Player of the Day was given to Marcus Blundell and Ayla Thorby.Year 5-6WB Falcon had another awesome round of Hockey this weekend. These kids are awesome and gave it everything. Our first game was a 1 - 1 draw against Waldorf Fast Sticks, Player of the Day Izzy Troughton. The second game was a well fought 3 - 2 win over Otumoetai Flickers, Play of the Day went to Catherine McIver.For draws, results and information please visit http://www.tgahockey.co.nz/home
NetballDraw Saturday 26th MayYear 5-6WB Karearea v OPS Gold, Court 7 at 9.50am
ResultsYear 5-6WB Karearea played and lost 6 - 10. Zeth Brenann was Player of the Day.
KICK Start: Transition to school programmeThis programme is for both new parents and children starting at Welcome Bay School and runs for approximately seven weeks during the term .
NEXT SESSION: Monday 28 May, 2018 @ 1:45pm FOCUS: Supporting Early Literacy
If you are interested in attending please call the school office on 544 1113 and let us know you will be along so we can plan for numbers. Also, if you know someone who intends on enrolling at Welcome Bay School but does not get the newsletter please let them know, too. We look forward to seeing you!
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS 2018YEAR / GENDER 1ST 2ND 3RD
YEAR 0 & 1 GIRLS Anika Theron Brooke O’Sullivan Lilly Williams
YEAR 0 & 1 BOYS Jaxson Armour Rylan Parkes Jake Houston
YEAR 2 GIRLS Kalolaine Takitaki Maddison Clements Elsie Albutt
YEAR2 BOYS Theo Massey Lykos Button Jaxson Slattery
YEAR 3 GIRLS Ayla Thorby Leila Perry Dani Raaphorst
YEAR 3 BOYS Mason Ashby Remi De Monchy Rhys Davies
YEAR 4 GIRLS Cairenn Bedford Bella-May Martin Aleah Hull
YEAR 4 BOYS Lyron Leach Charlie Dawson Matthew Kelp
YEAR 5 GIRLS Manaakitia Pou-Clark Ava Kingsbeer Soriah Poa
YEAR 5 BOYS Samuel Davis Sam Bradford Leif De Monchy
YEAR 6 GIRLS Marnie Came Asha Stewart Annika Little
YEAR 6 BOYS Levi Bedford Matty Finn Sam McBrydie
Chicken Pox We are wanting our families to be aware we have 2 confirmed cases of chicken pox in the school.Chickenpox can often start with the following symptoms: fever, headache, runny nose, cough, loss of appetite and feeling tired. A red rash (blistery spots) usually follows 1 to 2 days later, this can continue to spread on your child for another 3 - 4 days and usually becomes itchy. Chickenpox is contagious and your child should stay home until all spots are scabbed over and dry. This can take around 5 - 7 days.
PHARMACIST RAPID RESPONSE SORE THROAT SWABBING AND TREATMENT SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH SELECTED PHARMACIES IN THE BOP AREA: The BoP Pharmacy Group is pleased to announce that 34 Pharmacies across the BOP DHB area are now providing Rapid Response Sore Throat swabbing and treatment services for the management of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Step Throat). This service is part of the BOPDHB’s plan to reduce the incidence of Rheumatic Fever by increasing access to free, rapid, effective sore throat management. Community Pharmacies across the region will greatly improve access to these services.
Pharmacies will provide eligible patients with fully subsidised (free to the patient), no appointment necessary throat swabbing and antibiotic treatment in accordance with the National Heart Foundation Guidelines for sore throat management (2014) under a Standing order.
If someone (aged 3 - 35), in the household has a sore throat and you are classed as in the high risk range (Crowding, Maori or Pacific Islander), then the pharmacist will dispense the antibiotics immediately if needed. If you are classed as low risk, the antibiotics will not be dispensed until the test results have come back (approx. 2 - 3 days.)
Waughs Pharmacy, at the Welcome Bay Shops are one of the pharmacies involved with this treatment scheme.
School term events Tues 22nd May: BoT Meeting @ 5pm
Mon 4th June: Queens Birthday (no school)
Thurs 7th June: South Cluster Cross Country
Thurs 14th June: PTA Disco
Wed 20th June: WBoP Cross Country Teachers Union hui 1:30pm (half day)
Fri 6th July: Celebration Assembly Last day for Term 2
Mon 23rd July: Term 3 starts @8:55am
Important Dates for the term
Term two is 10 weeks…
Years 3-6 Girls
