*Thursday 25 August
  World of Maths - Day One - Have you sent in your $5 per child for this wonderful event?
  Newsletter updated today by 1pm

*Friday 26 August
  Onesie PJ Day -bring a bottle (of anything) for Calf Club
  World of Maths - Day Two
  Scholastic Book orders close

* Monday 29 August

*Tuesday 30 August
  Assembly 1:50pm in the Hall

*Wednesday 31 August
  ASB School Banking Day
  Franklin Cross Country

*Thursday 1 September
  Newsletter updated today by 1pm

Tickets on sale now.  Pop in at the office.
Shows 6 & 7 September.  12.30pm and 7pm.
Children $5 and adults $10

The Kotuitui Team (Middle School) have been working hard preparing for their production.
Tickets are now available from the office. Don't miss this great show!

Ava, Hannah, Harlan and Isla were awarded a Principal's Gold Sticker for their superb writing.  They compared the Olympic motto to our school motto.  Well done team.

Poppy and Danica share their writing with you too.  These stage 4 writers are honing their writing craft by skilfully using imagery.  Enjoy !

During this week's assembly the Performing Arts was showcased.  We thought that you would appreciate the chance to see the highlights below :

LOST –    NEW Black Bombay Softshell Jacket, size 8, Jacket number 070, please check your child’s jacket and if found return to Adam in Room 1a.
1 LA Clippers Basketball named Benjamin. If found please return to the office.

Banking day is Wednesday. Bring your banking into the office. This week's banker of the week is: Hannah.  
If you would like to open a bank account please collect forms from the school office.

Orders close tomorrow Friday 26 August.

Please order by 7pm on a Thursday.

http://www.grazefood.co.nz/

We will use this section of the newsletter to post Calf Club Notices.

Contact the Calf Club Co-ordinator, Diana Naylor, here : http://bit.ly/29i9ClZ

Find the 2016 Calf Club Booklet here : http://bit.ly/29cqg2R


1. New to Calf Club? See video below: Calf Club for Newbies.
2. Calf Club Calendar : See below
3. Watch the 2015 Calf Club time-lapse video here :  https://youtu.be/WIYHGXYs5Tk
4. Watch the 2015 Gumboot Flashmob Dance here : https://youtu.be/nhWyN4o6UTQ
5. Watch the 2015 Chicken Talk here : http://bit.ly/29byMjp   Or the 2016 Talk here : http://bit.ly/2aR9qNS
6. Watch the 2015 Calf, Goat and Lamb talk here : http://bit.ly/29grVX9
7. Find the 2016 Franklin Vet Guides here : http://bit.ly/29nHDDs
8. Link to Dave Pope Photography : http://www.davepopephotography.co.nz/bombay-school-calf-club-day/


Access the School's Calf Club Page on our website : http://bit.ly/29i9ClZ

This is scheduled for Wednesday 19 October. All children with Calves, Goats and Lambs who have entered our Calf Club are eligible. It is held at the A & P Show Grounds in Pukekohe. Entry fee is $5.00. Your child does not have to have earned any ribbons for them to come to this wonderful day. Entry forms will be available from the office from next week and must be returned by Monday 17 October.

Local man, Mr David Williamson has kindly offered his services for free. Please contact him on 027 295 5126

If you were lucky enough to receive a cup or shield at last year's Calf Club, we would like these returned now. It would be much appreciated if these could be polished before you return them. Thank you.

$9 a bale. Contact Sam 0220685632

Things to remember for the next few weeks.

If you are new to the Bombay family, welcome.  Below is a video which explains Calf Club.
Also check out the calf club booklet : http://bit.ly/29cqg2R

Wednesday 31 August    Franklin Cross Country
Tuesday 13 September   Franklin Basketball Yr 7 & 8
Thursday 15 September Champion of Champions Cross Country
Tuesday 20 September   Franklin Duathlon
Wednesday 21 September  Junior Cross Country Yr 0-2 @ 1.50pm

We had a fabulous day yesterday. Well done to all the competitors. 5 of our teams placed 1st, a great team effort!
Well done to Samantha, Bronwyn, Caitlyn, Sam and Carlos who all placed 1st as individuals. Those children who are going to Franklin Cross Country will bring a notice home. Results below:

Year 5 Girls 1st Team
2nd Sasha, 4th Drew, 5th Abbey, 7th Anja, 9th Lucy, 12th Leah

Year 6 Girls 2nd Team
1st Samantha, 3rd Sasha, 9th Kayley, 16th Danica

Year 6 Boys 1st Team
1st Samuel, 2nd Adam, 3rd Max, 5th Rico, 6th Hayden, 8th Connor

Year 7 Girls 1st Team
1st Bronwyn, 3rd Isabella, 4th Jorja, 10th Caitlin, 12th Britt, 13th Abbyjean, 14th Grace

Year 7 Boys 1st Team
1st Carlos, 2nd Hamish, 7th Peter, 10th Jack, 11th Logan

Year 8 Girls 1st Team
1st Caitlyn, 2nd Olivia, 4th Leah, 6th Allie, 10th Olivia, 11th Benika

Year 8 Boys 3rd Team
3rd Xavier, 6th Cameron, 12th Dallas, 14th Nathan, 18th Liam, 19th Cameron

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

The Board was informed by the NZEI ( Primary Teachers Union) that it has jointly called a paid union meeting (PUM) with the PPTA ( Secondary ) teachers union, on 14 September 2016.

All staff (teaching and support) who are members of​ ​the teachers' union NZEI will attend this meeting. That leaves 1 teacher, 2 teacher aides and myself left to supervise 384 children until 2.50pm.

​We are asking any​ ​families who are able to, to take their children home​ ​at ​12.50 ​pm that day. Those who remain will be asked to play outside until 1.50pm (End of Lunch Break ) and then they will be in the hall until 2.50pm.  We expect that all buses will leave on schedule.

If you are unable to pick your child up at 12.50pm, can you please let us know using the form below or by emailing admin@bombay.school.nz

Kids After School Care will operate in the hall from 2.50pm onward as usual.

More information about PUM's can be accessed below :

1. NZEI : http://betterfunding.org.nz/#issues
2. PPTA :http://www.ppta.org.nz/resources/media/3734-better-funding-for-learning
3. Ministry of Education : http://www.education.govt.nz/news/information-for-schools-on-paid-union-meetings/
4. These meetings are provided for under Section 26 of theEmployment Relations Act 2000 (ERA).
5. NZSTA http://www.nzsta.org.nz/employer-role/employment-conditions/paid-union-meetings

Thank you for your understanding,

Warm regards,
Paul