Thursday 3 March
Newsletter sent out today
Junior Swimming Demonstration @ 1.30 pm (Rooms 4,5,6 & 7 )

Friday 4 March
North Group Swimming Sports Yr 6 & below

Monday 7 March
EOTC Week Starts -Junior School

Tuesday 8 March
School assembly @ 1.30 pm

Wednesday 9 March

Thursday 10 March
Yr 3 Camp @ School
Newsletter sent out today

Friday 11 March
Yr 3 Camp @ School
Rauamoko Dance Trip Yr 5/6

See Bikes in Schools Video - below

Last week Valley School got a hoax call. We thought that we would be proactive and keep you informed about the procedures we would follow in the event of a call - hoax or not.

We will evacuate. [Long continuous ringing of the school bell.]
Call police
Take a roll call. Establish that everyone is safe.
Send out an alert to parents advising that everyone is safe.
Let police do their job.
Please don't come to school or phone the school - we will update you via the app.
Update parents, via the APP, every 15 minutes if possible.

Below is an email that we received from the Ministry of Education  : Email received from MOE 3.52pm 26/02/2016

"The threats received to date are being investigated by the NZ Police. It is their position that these threats have been generated off shore.
 
The Ministry of Education is currently represented at the NZ Police National Command and Coordination Centre to ensure a proactive and coordinated response can be undertaken in the event of more threats to schools."

Starting this week the school will begin checking that all chromebooks are enrolled correctly.  This is part of our regular checks and maintenance aimed at ensuring that the devices are optimised and safe for school use.  The only impact seen by students will be :
1. Any data stored on the machine will be wiped. Please save this on data sticks or your Google Drive if you want to keep it.  It is school policy that data should be stored in the student's Google Drive.
2. Once the machine is enrolled, you will have to re-enter the password for your home network.

We have the Board of Trustees elections this year. Please check we have your correct postal address to ensure all relevant information can be sent to you. If you are unsure you can check with Lorraine or Heidi in the office or email:
admin@bombay.school.nz

Considering becoming a trustee?  Watch this useful video:

http://resources.nzsta.org.nz/videos/becomeatrustee/html5video.html

As from Monday, all children who are late to school must report to the office to get a card to take to their class Teacher. This is for the safety of our children so they are marked as present.

We have a number of headphones that do not work. Can anyone help us fix them.
Please email kbatters@bombayschool.nz

Orders close this Friday 4 March.

547 people have downloaded the school App.  Have you?

Next Friday the Juniors (rooms 4,5,6,&7) have been invited to have breakfast at the Y3 camp - at 9am.
The students will need to bring a named 'ditty bag' containing a named plate, bowl, cup, fork, spoon and tea towel.

Park safely and keep our kids safe

This year our school is participating in Auckland Transport’s ‘Safety at the School Gate’ programme. Drivers who stop in the wrong place to drop off passengers put the safety of children at risk. Parking officers will be on patrol outside the school this year and will be issuing tickets to drivers who park illegally.

The agreed approach is ‘zero tolerance’ – There will be no warnings issued, you will receive a ticket if you are double parked, parked on yellow lines, or over someone’s driveway – or for any other vehicle safety offence.

Please park legally to keep our children safe and to avoid being ticketed.

The Bombay Home and School would be very grateful for all donations, big or small, for this year’s raffle.
This exciting, fun raffle is the highlight for many Bombay Children building up to their Easter break.
Lucky winners are announced at the conclusion of the final assembly before Easter.
Prizes are split into sensible quantities, aiming for more children getting a little something, rather than a little getting very sore stomachs!
Goodies can be dropped off at the School Office, in return for House Points.
Tickets are available from the office 50c each.

These competitions are held by the University of New South Wales Education Testing Centre and compare the relative performance of students in each school year, in various curriculum areas.
Students who enter the competitions tend to be high achievers in the tested Curriculum areas, but the competitions are open to all who wish to enter.
If you wish your child to enter a competition, please complete an entry form available from the office and return it to school with the total payment due.  The last day for entries will be MONDAY 21 MARCH.  

Susie Stafford-Bush
Assistant Principal

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS COMPETITIONS

 Digital Technologies Wednesday 18 May $8.50(Previously Computer Studies)
 Science                         Tuesday 31 May         $8.50
 English                         Monday 1 August $8.50
 Mathematics         Monday 15 August   $8.50


 

This link will take you to useful ideas which are categorised by student year level.

http://bit.ly/1UllCng

Banking Day is Wednesday.
If you would like to open an account for your child, you can collect forms from the school office.

Just a friendly reminder to all parents, please do not park in the Playcentre Carpark during the ours of 8:45am & 3:15 pm. We need to keep this space free for our Playcentre Mums with little ones. Thanks.

The Uniform shop is open every Monday evening from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm. We also have order forms available from the office or they can be downloaded from the school website.

Are you a parent who regularly helps out at school?  Are you wanting to be a camp helper?  Why not consider consenting to a police vet which will be valid for 3 years? We will keep the result on file while your child is at school. You will then be cleared as a helper.  Doing this now will prevent a bottle neck when camp time comes around.   If you'd like to be emailed a consent form, please fill in your email address below. Don't forget to scroll right to the end of this newsletter and to click the blue submit button. We won't get your details, if you don't.

Thursday 3 March       Junior School Swimming Demonstration Rooms 4, 5 , 6 & 7 @ 1.30 pm
Friday 4 March             North Group Swimming Sports Yr 6 & below
Tuesday 8 March         North Groups Swimming Sports Yr 7 & 8
Tuesday 15 March       Franklin Zone Swimming Sports Yr 7 & 8
Wednesday 16 March Practice-Franklin Triathlon
Friday 18 March            Franklin Zone Swimming Sports Yr 6 & below
Monday 21 March        Franklin Triathlon @ Clarks Beach
Wednesday 30 March  Champion of Champions Swimming

Well done to all the competitors at this event held on Tuesday. It was great to see so many parents come along in support.
Those children who have been selected to represent Bombay School at North Group will bring a notice home.
Congratulations to our Trophy winners.

Junior Girls: Samantha        Runner up:  Sasha
Junior Boys: Max                Runner up:  William
Senior Girls:  MacKenzie                   Runner up: Olivia & Caitlyn
Senior Boys: Cameron       Runner up: Harrison
These trophies will be presented at our next Awards Assembly on Tuesday 12 April @ 1:35 pm.
1st  Tui             2nd  Kaka 3rd Kea 4th   Kiwi
Chant winner: Kiwi Banner winner:  Tui

Rooms 4, 5 ,6 & 7 will have a swimming demonstration on Thursday 3rd March at 1.30 pm. All welcome.

Parents please note: Juniors swim everyday. Please send your child to school with named togs and a towel.

Congratulations to all competitors at this event, what a fabulous day we had.

Year 3 and 4 Overall Boys Swimming Champion:
1st Place: Jussi
2nd Place: Lochi
3rd Place: Cohen

Year 3 and 4 Overall Girls Swimming Champion:
1st Place: Charlotte
2nd Place: Tess
3rd Place: Angela

Below are the results for the events:

Year 3 and 4 Backstroke 1 Length Boys.
1st Place: Cody
2nd Place: Flynn
3rd Place: Caine

Year 3 and 4 Backstroke 1 Length Girls.
1st Place: Ava
2nd Place: Olivia
3rd Place: Mikayla

Year 3 and 4 Freestyle 1 Length Girls.
1st Place: Kaitlyn
2nd Place: Olivia
3rd Place: Ava

Year 3 and 4 Freestyle 1 Length Boys.
1st Place: Flynn
2nd Place: Jake
3rd Place: Ben

Year 3 and 4 Freestyle 2 Lengths Girls.
1st Place: Charlotte
2nd Place: Tess
3rd Place: Isabella

Year 3 and 4 Backstroke 2  Lengths Girls.
1st Place: Charlotte Belz
2nd Place: Tess Rennell
3rd Place: Greer Batters

Year 3 and 4 Breaststroke 2 Lengths Girls.
1st Place: Charlotte
2nd Place: Tess
3rd Place: Angela

Year 3 and 4 Freestyle 2 Lengths Boys.
1st Place: Cohen
2nd Place: Jussi
3rd Place: Lochi

Year 3 and 4 Backstroke 2 Lengths Boys.
1st Place: Jussi McKenzie
2nd Place: Lochi Hoy
3rd Place: George Boyt

Year 3 and 4 Breaststroke 2 Lengths Boys.
1st Place: Jack
2nd Place: George
3rd Place: George

Pukekohe United Hockey will be holding a Muster at the Counties Turf, 66 Beresford St, Pukekohe
Sunday 6th March 10am - Midday
Register online or at the muster for the upcoming season.

New & existing players welcome.

Please direct further enquiries to
Junior Hockey (Year 0 to Year 8)
Kristen Russell 027 493 1481, kristen@oceaniahelicopters.com
Senior Hockey (Year 8 and above)
Mike Garth: 027 703 8942, mike.garth@downer.co.nz

This free, family-friendly festival is back at Western Springs Park and is a great way for families to explore and learn about Pacific Island culture.
 
EVENT INFORMATION:
What: Pasifika Festival 2016
When: Sat 12 Mar, 10am – 5pm & Sun 13 Mar, 10am – 4pm
Where: Western Springs Park
Cost: FREE entry!
 
More information can be found on www.aucklandnz.com/pasifika

Lessons available for beginners thru to experienced riders, both Children and Adults welcome. For more information please call Angie 021 461 199

A fun safe learning environment for young children 0-5 yrs. General sessions (0-5 yrs) Mon/Wed/Fri 9 am- 12 pm. Under 1's free. Bumble Bee sessions (drop off for 3 yr+) Tues/Thurs 9 am - 12 pm. We offer 3 free visits so feel free to come along and see what we are all about. Ph 09 236 0741

KRMA Martial Arts at Bombay School Hall.Mon & Wed Ph Richard 09 292 5851.

Scouts New Zealand are looking for any 6 - 14 year old boys and girls who would like to become part of a world wide organisation providing fun programmes for children.
Keas               6 – 7 year olds              
Cubs               7 ½ - 10½ year olds meet on Thursday’s 6.15 pm to 7.45 pm  
Scouts            10½ - 14 year olds meet on Tuesday’s 6.15 pm – 8.15 pm
We already have Cubs and Scouts and are looking at forming a Kea Club, for the younger children.
We would like to meet with any parents interested and will provide more information on Thursday 3 March 2016
at the Bombay Scout Den, 31 Paparata Road, Bombay, from 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm
If you are unable to make the meeting, please phone Group Leader, Jill Wilson, on    09 238-1512 (evenings) for more information or email to andill@actrix.co.nz