Kia ora Parents, Whanau, and Caregivers, We hope everyone spoiled their Mum’s during the weekend for Mother’s Day. This week is very busy and at the time that the newsletter is sent out this week I am with the senior school on camp at Okataina feeling at home in my Hunting and Fishing polar fleece ;) The school is certainly a little bit quieter this week minus our Year 5 and 6 students. We know that they will all be having an outstanding time and will return well and truly richer for the experience. We would like to thank all of the parents who have given of their time to support camp this week and look forward to sharing some photos in next weeks newsletter. Naku noa ra, Nik House - Principal Newsletter # 13 Wednesday 15th May, 2013 School Roll 281 Winter Uniform With the weather changing we are starting to have colder mornings. However, at this time of year when the days can still be warm, we always see an increase in “found” property around the school. We have had so many jerseys learound the playground due to children removing them when they get hot and forgetting about them. We are lucky that our children are honest and trustworthy and return property to the “Found Property” trolley. However, this is not helpful when clothing is not named. We would strongly recommend that families name all children’s school uniform with your child’s name, even if it is second hand property. This way any found property can be easily returned to its owner ;) With the onset of winter and in the name of staying warm, girls may wear plain black or navy tights under the Skort and children may wear a plain navy blue long sleeve top under the shirt for warmth, such as a polypro. School winter pants can be purchased from NZ Uniforms. We would also like to acknowledge the pride many of our children take in wearing our school uniform. We encourage a high standard of presentation and want our tamariki to feel proud as they wear our uniform and represent our school, both at school and out and about. Thanks for your ongoing support. WELCOME BAY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION - 2013 Nominations have been called for 5 positions on the Board of Trustees. This is a reminder that nominations close TOMORROW noon (THURSDAY 16 th MAY). Nominations can either be sent to the school – Returning Officer, Welcome Bay School, 309 Welcome Bay Road, Tauranga 3112, or placed in the locked box which is in the foyer of the school office. Should you require another nomination form and the criteria please ask Cherie in the school office. There will be a named box in the school office where you can put your completed nomination forms. Jo Horgan - Returning Officer Our lovely new entrant models Charlotte Albut & Exodys Ututaonga- Tait wearing the new uniform with pride ;)
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Kia ora Parents, Whanau, and Caregivers,We hope everyone spoiled their Mum’s during the weekend for Mother’s Day. This week is very busy and at the time that the newsletter is sent out this week I am with the senior school on camp at Okataina feeling at home in my Hunting and Fishing polar fleece ;) The school is certainly a little bit quieter this week minus our Year 5 and 6 students. We know that they will all be having an outstanding time and will return well and truly richer for the experience. We would like to thank all of the parents who have given of their time to support camp this week and look forward to sharing some photos in next weeks newsletter.
Naku noa ra,
Nik House - Principal
Newsletter # 13Wednesday 15th May, 2013
School Roll
281
Winter UniformWith the weather changing we are starting to have colder mornings. However, at this time of year when the days can still be warm, we always see an increase in “found” property around the school.
We have had so many jerseys le" around the playground due to children removing them when they get hot and forgetting about them. We are lucky that our children are honest and trustworthy and return property to the “Found Property” trolley. However, this is not helpful when clothing is not named. We would strongly recommend that families name all children’s school uniform with your child’s name, even if it is second hand property. This way any found property can be easily returned to its owner ;)
With the onset of winter and in the name of staying warm, girls may wear plain black or navy tights under the Skort and children may wear a plain navy blue long sleeve top under the shirt for warmth, such as a polypro. School winter pants can be purchased from NZ Uniforms.
We would also like to acknowledge the pride many of our children take in wearing our school uniform. We encourage a high standard of presentation and want our tamariki to feel proud as they wear our uniform and represent our school, both at school and out and about. Thanks for your ongoing support.
WELCOME BAY SCHOOLBOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION - 2013
Nominations have been called for 5 positions on the Board of Trustees.
This is a reminder that nominations close TOMORROW noon (THURSDAY 16th MAY).
Nominations can either be sent to the school – Returning Officer, Welcome Bay School, 309 Welcome Bay Road, Tauranga 3112, or placed in the locked box which is in the foyer of the school office.
Should you require another nomination form and the criteria please ask Cherie in the school office.There will be a named box in the school office where you can put your completed nomination forms.
Jo Horgan - Returning Officer
Our lovely new entrant models Charlotte Albut & Exodys Ututaonga-Tait wearing the new uniform with pride ;)
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HIGH FLYERS FOR THE WEEKHIGH FLYERS FOR THE WEEKHIGH FLYERS FOR THE WEEK
Junior SchoolJunior SchoolJunior School
Harakeke Katie Legae For your enthusiasm for learning in all areas. Fantastic progress in reading and writing.
Toetoe Cory Moss For excellent progress in your writing.
Kaponga Zephaniah Gentry For Flying into the new Term with a smile and a 'can-do' attitude. You are soaring as a self-manager. Kia kaha.
Kopukapuka Taliah Thompson For your great attitude and enthusiasm in reading. Kia Maia Taliah, you are zooming through your books
Karaka Phate Taikato You have a great attitude to learning. You always try hard in all your work.
Kowhai Neveah Gill For thinking about what you are reading by making comparisons and reading between the lines. This is what a great reader does!
Pohutukawa Charlotte Albutt For your excellent attitude to all your learning and for having a heart! Kia Manawanui.
Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolMiddle School
Miro Serenity Thomas For stepping out of your comfort zone and showing courage to be a presenter for the Media Crew.
Manuka Joe-Vic Wilson For being a great role model in the class by doing the right thing causing other people to follow him.
Matai Taber House For excellence in writing. Your 'holiday adventure' story was action-packed, suspense-full and gripping!
Kahikatea Ridge Stewart Great sharing with his thinking buddy. Listenings carefully to his buddy speak and responds to all their ideas.
Senior SchoolSenior SchoolSenior School
Totara Alahze Kahotea For always going the extra mile with her work and giving new things a go. Kia Kaha Alahze!
Kauri Tina Marie Tunui For participation and enthusiasm in MATHS! You share your thinking with the class. Kia maia Alex!
Rimu Alex Watt For an excellent first term in Year 6! You have really stepped up and increased effort and work output. Kia maia Logan!
KICK Start: Transition to school programmeThis programme is for both new parents and children starting at Welcome Bay School and runs for approx seven weeks consecutively during the term . The intention of Kick Start is to provide an opportunity for both parents and beginning children to learn about school prior to starting.
NEXT SESSION: Monday 20th May @ 1:45pm (next week )FOCUS: Early Literacy
If you are interested in attending please call the school office on 5441113 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!
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We Need Your HelpIn our front court yard area of the school we have some amazing mosaic tables, each one representing our Welcome Bay learning attributes. Over time and with some help from the weather the grouting has eroded and many of the tiles have come off. We would like to repair the tables and stick the tiles back on with a stronger adhesive that will weather well and we need some grown up support to do this. If you have some spare time available and can offer some support, please let Mr House know and we will make a suitable time to begin the work along with the help of our children. We really appreciate your support ;)
Upcoming events Monday 6th May: Term 2 beginsMon 13th - Thurs 16: (Week 2) Senior campMonday 20th May: Dental Clinic ArrivesMonday 3rd June: Queens B’day (no school)Thurs 6th June: WBS Cross CountryWed 19th June: Sth Cluster Cross CountryWeek 8: Bike wiseWed 26th June: Young Einsteins (tbc) School DiscoWed 3rd July: WBOP Cross CountryFri 5th July: Mid Year Reports and Portfolios homeFriday 12th July: Last day of Term 2
TERM DATES 2013
Term 2 Monday 6th May - Friday 12th July
Term 3 Monday29th July - Friday 27th September
Term 4 Monday 14th October - Wednesday 18th December
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