Kia ora Parents, Whanau, and Caregivers,

Newsletter # 25Wednesday August 22nd, 2018Term 3, Week5 School Roll

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A very Big thank you to all of our community for the support you have shown our principal and teachers last week during the strike. Teachers rallied together at Mount Maunganui and appreciated further support with families that came and joined us and signs that had been made by children and parents/ caregivers. We thank you for keeping your children at home on Wednesday, as we know this is very tricky for families.

This week at school we have had Dog Bite Prevention Education and it was very informative. Students learnt many new safety tips. Below are two delightful stories from our Year One tamariki.

Today Ange came to school and she bought a fake dog. She taught us about dogs. If a dog is alone you can’t pat them. by Jake When you see a dog on its own stand like a tree and walk away if it starts to come to you. by Flynn

Last week we celebrated with the Welcome Bay Lions Club, the new Friendship Seat that has been built and donated to us. Many children have been enjoying sitting under the tree at morning tea and lunchtimes. A big thank you to all those involved in the project in the Lions Club.

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 27th August, 2018 @ 1:45pm FOCUS: Behaviour Approaches

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!

Reminder - Community Survey Closes this Friday We look forward to your ideas and thoughts on how we are doing as a school, including what we are doing well, and some ideas to help us be even better. The survey should take about 10 minutes of your time so we would love for you to take the time to complete the survey and help us set the direction for our great school in 2019.

Click on the link to go to the survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVs6WrXNNLUhiPE4JIY1kdUM5C9jwKyWHzAjPcV0vphaLo_A/viewform?usp=sf_link

The Tauranga Boys’ College Mud Challenge is a fundraising event to raise money for the Tauranga Boys’ College Rugby Programme. All Money will go directly towards reducing the cost to our families and to improving the Rugby Programme as a whole to ensure a positive experience for all involved.

When: Sunday 26th August 2018, with registrations open at 11:30amWhere: The Start/Finish area will be at Pahoia Domain, a 20 minute drive north of TaurangaWhat: The course will be 6km for teams of 3 and individuals (16 years and over), and 3km ‘kids loop’ for under 16 year olds. For more go to: https://taurangamudchallenge.co.nz

We have been very busy in store and we are now conducting a full store stock take.

The Tauranga store will be closed on Wednesday the 29th  of August and Thursday the 30th of August to complete this project. 

We will be open on Friday the 31st of August for business as usual. 

HIGH FLYERS FOR THE WEEKFirst Flight - New Entrants & Year 1

First Flight Mrs McKinlay,

Mrs Bishop, Mrs Kendrick &

Ms Bain

Uenuku CookYou are a shining star in maths as you are able to hold the biggest number in your head and count backwards. It is great to see you carrying on your fantastic attitude in reading as you continue to make accelerated progress through the levels.

Thomas KydWow! What a rocket writer you are becoming. We love the way you are leaving finger spaces and writing more than one sentence. You are very clever at sounding out your words too. Keep it up.

Victoria SeymourYou have had such an awesome week Victoria, with your positive attitude towards your learning. We love the way you are making friends and trying new activities like the science experiments. Keep beaming that beautiful smile!

Toetoe Mrs Absalom

Rylan HullYou have an amazing knowledge of things around you and can very articulately share this with others. You show curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. Well done Rylan. A great start to school.

Take Flight - Year 2 & 3

Take Flight Ms Daniels,

Miss McGovern, Mrs Anthony & Mrs Honeyfield

Lewshin ThompsonWe love the way you seek adventure in your learning. You enjoy exploring and creating in science and love a challenge in maths. It is exciting seeing you grow as a leader in Take Flight every day. Keep up the great focus with your learning Lewshin. Kia Kaha.

Mya TapanaYour fabulous focussed attitude towards your learning is really shining through. The patience you show when you work with others makes you a terrific role model in Take Flight. Tino pai Mya!

Ella CooperIt is great to see your Falcon flight feathers emerging as you become a confident learner in Take Flight. We love the way you listen to instructions and try hard to apply all new learning. You have been an amazing leader in Take Flight this week. Tino pai Ella!

Flight Path - Years 3 & 4

Flight Path Mr Stirling,

Miss Christian &

Mrs Mellor

Jay Watson Crooks What an awesome attitude. Your focus and enthusiasm was a delight during our experiment this week. You are starting to transfer this to other areas.

Cordell Smith It is great seeing your effort to step it up in the classroom. You are growing in your self control and ability to drop the rope. Keep it up!

Naomi DaviesYou take such pride in all of your work. This shone with your beautiful Koru art and published metaphor poem. A true Matuku Moana.

Flight Deck - Years 5 & 6

Flight Deck Miss Fly,

Mr Buller & Mrs Barker

Azaria MeredithA brave Karearea when presenting your poem in front of the Drama Elective. Your incorporation of the vocal skills we have focussed on created a powerful performance.

Sam BradfordSam, the spelling sensation! When this proud Welcome Bay Learner sets his sights on achieving a learning goal, stand clear, because nothing can stop him from reaching success! Welcome to LIST 8 of the Essential Spelling Words Sam, congratulations!

Ava KingsbeerYou live by your house value of Standing Proud. We constantly notice you quietly going about your duties as a leader and a member of the Flight Deck. Kia Maia. Stand proud of who you are!

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@welcomebay.school.nz

Sports News and ResultsSchool Sports:BasketballDrawYear 1-2Games have now finished for the seasonYear 3-4Tuesday 28th August WB Kea have a BYEYear 5-6Friday 24th August WB Falcons v Pongakawa boys, 4.50pm, ASB 8 (please note different venue) WB Karearea v Omanu Hawks, 4.00pm, ASB 8 (please note different venue) This game is a quarter final.

ResultsYear 1-2WB Kereru played Greenpark Breakers and won 10 - 4.Year 3-4WB Kea played Te Matai PeepiYear 5-6WB Falcons played Mount Raiders and lost 16 - 28. WB Karearea played TAKP Knicks and lost 8 - 10.

For draws, results and information please visit http://tauranga.basketball/ 

HockeyDraw Saturday 25th August Semi FinalsYear 3-4WB Toroa draw not available yetYear 5-6WB Falcon draw not available yet

ResultsWB Falcons played an exciting quarter final, after being 2-1 down at half time they fought back hard to win 5-2 against Mt Surfsticks. Players of the Day went to Leif De Monchy and Anna Davies.

WB Toroa played Pillans Point Penguins. The Toroa started very strongly and quickly gained dominance.  Everyone played extremely well. The Penguins were short of a player and Leila Perry volunteered to play with them. A fun game and a huge score of 12 - 0. Player of the Day was awarded to Leila Perry and Tai Ratumaitavuki.

School Term Events

20 - 24 Aug: Kids Can Ride - Flight Deck

Mon 27 Aug: Dental Van in - End of Term 4

Tues 18 Sept: Learning Catch Ups - 3.15 - 7.00pm

Wed 19 Sept: Learning Catch Ups - 8.00 - 5.00pm

Fri 21 Sept: Sports Assembly

Mon 24/Wed 26 Sept: Coastal Discovery Trip - Hub 4

Fri 28th Sept: Celebration Assembly Last Day of Term

Mon 14th Oct: Term 4 starts - 8.55am

KiaOra mums and dads! We would love you to join us on school day Tuesdays from 9am at Palmer’s Garden Centre Cafē. A great way to connect with other WBS parents.

For more info contact:

Helen 027.438.8977 or Jenny 027.578.7676

Parent’s Coffee Group

August 20th to 27th

We are running our Schools Appeal and

need your help!!

Please bring an item of food to school to donate to the Community Foodbank.

Below are some suggestions on food items which we are running low on and always need; +Tinned Soup +Packets of Soup +Cocoa +Baking Powder +Icing Sugar +Pasta Sauce +Precooked servings of rice/pasta +Tinned Fish +Laundry Powder +Tinned Tomatoes +Creamed Corn +School lunch supplies The people in our community who get support from our Foodbank are so very grateful for your generosity!!!

THANK YOU

Important Dates for the term

Term 3 is 10 weeks…

Spring Holiday Kids Surf Programme

The O’Neill Surf Academy are running their popular holiday surf programme

over the spring school holidays at Mount Maunganui.

Fun, Active & Healthy 7-15yr olds | Mon-Fri | $150 week | $35 per session

10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm | 1-5 October | 8-12 October

Suitable for beginner & intermediate surfers – developing beach safety,

surfing skills and water confidence in a safe and fun environment

Limited spaces | Please email to book surf@oneillsurfacademy.co.nz

www.oneillsurfacademy.co.nz

AFTER SCHOOL CAREWe have an exciting new booking system now to enrol your children into our Baykids after school care and holiday programmes which is easy to use and to manage. We run our programme from Waipuna Park which is a great facility for the children with a large room, fantastic playground a large field for the children to run around and have some fun.We pick your children up then take them to the centre, they can do homework, quiet time, fun activities and we also give them a tasty afternoon tea. You can pick your child up after work before 6pm knowing they have had a very enjoyable afternoon.Please go to our website www.baykids.co.nz for more information or to enrol your child in today.