*Thursday 1 September
  Newsletter updated today by 1pm

*Friday 2 September
 Animal Entries for Calf Club close

* Monday 5 September
  Whole school to attend Wizard of Oz Performance @ 11am.

*Tuesday 6 September
  Wizard of Oz Production 12.30pm & 7pm
  No Assembly today

*Wednesday 7 September
  Wizard of Oz Production 12.30pm & 7pm
  ASB School Banking Day

*Thursday 8 September
  Newsletter updated today by 1pm

01 September 2016

Warm Greetings,
 
Hopefully, we are over winter and true spring has arrived.  School has been a hive of activity this term.  Next week 6th and 7th Kotuitui will be staging the Wizard of OZ.  There are 2 shows a day, one at 12.30 and another at 7pm.  Tickets are selling fast, so please head to the office as soon as possible to get yours.

Congratulations Mrs. Batters : It gives me great pleasure to confirm that Mrs. Kim Batters has been appointed to the role of Assistant Principal, starting term 1 2017.  Mrs. Batters is an experienced and highly regarded professional who will help to lead us onward along our journey of personalised learning.  Her appointment completes the orderly restructure of the Senior Leadership Team thereby allowing a smooth transition when Mrs. Brown leaves at the end of the year.  Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Batters.

2017 Term Dates : The Board has confirmed the following term dates for 2017.  
Term 1 –Tuesday 31 January- Thursday 13 April   (104    Half Days)
Term 2 – Monday 1 May – Friday 7 July (96 Half Days). This includes a school holiday on 6 June, which is the day after the Queen’s Birthday.  
Term 3 – Monday 24 July  - Friday 29 September (100 Half Days)
Term 4 – Monday 16 October – Friday 15 December (88 Half Days)

Chromebooks for 2017 :  We are recommending the ACER R11 for 2017.  This machine combines the best of both platforms. It’s a tablet and a chromebook.  Towards the end of this year Google will enable ALL of its PlayStore Apps to work in Chrome.  Apps that previously only worked with a tablet will be able to work on the R11.  Of course the school is always at pains to point out that parents are free to purchase ANY chromebook from any retailer.  We will also be announcing a parent information evening for any parents who wish to find out more about chromebooks - particularly those in the junior school who have children heading towards Year 3.  More details will be published in our next newsletter. Meanwhile for those who wish to investigate the new ACER R11 - please visit our website and click on the [CHROMEBOOKS] tab.

Warm regards,

Paul

A thought provoking video.

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

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!

Banking day is Wednesday. Bring your banking into the office.  
If you would like to open a bank account please collect forms from the school office.

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 are available from the office 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

We have a selection of Animal leads and feeding items (new and used) which have been donated to the school. If you would like them please come to the office. First in first served.

$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

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

Franklin Zone Cross Country was held at the A & P Showgrounds in Pukekohe yesterday. 13 out of 33 children featured in the top ten of their event. Well done to these children and also those who competed well to finish the race.
Results:
Year 5
Sasha  4th, Anja  9th
Year 6
Samuel  6th, Sasha  9th, Rico  10th
Year 7
Bronwyn  1st, Isabella  4th, Carlos  8th
Year 8
Caitlyn  1st, Leah  4th, Olivia  5th Xavier 9th, Allie  10th

8 year 7 & 8 pupils; Bronwyn, Isabella, Carlos, Caitlyn, Allie, Leah, Olivia and Xavier will represent Franklin at the Huapai Domain on Thursday 15 September, in the Auckland Champion of Champions Cross Country.
We wish them well and admire their perseverance to continue training. Ake runga!

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