Thursday 17 March
Newsletter sent out today

Friday 18 March
Franklin Zone Swimming Sports Yr 6 & below

Monday 21 March
Franklin Triathlon @ Clarks Beach
Australian Exams-Entries close

Tuesday 22 March
Photolife Studios Class & Individual Photos
No Assembly

Wednesday 23 March

Thursday 24 March
Home & School Easter Raffle Draw 2.15pm in the Hall
Newsletter sent out today

Thank you to the PHS Music Group who visited yesterday. It was great to see some ex Bombay pupils sharing their musical talents (see video above).

An open invitation to all year 5 - 8 students to participate in our academy programme.

The programme is limited to 14 students and will run on Monday mornings from 7:30am - 8:30am starting in week 2 of term 2. This programme is offered at other Franklin schools e.g. Valley.  The programme runs for 8 weeks in total and will take into consideration the public holiday on June 6th as a missed week. The programme normally runs for two terms and if there is enough interest then we could look to run another programme either starting in term 4 of this year or term 1 of 2017.  If you sign up for the programme, please note that it's a private arrangement between yourselves and Kelly Sport, which is hosted on the school site.

A before school training programme for the sports minded student.

If you want to know more about our process - please follow this link.
http://www.bombay.school.nz/23/pages/83-school-leaders-selection-criteria

We would like to start a chess club at school. Several students have indicated an interest.
If you have a complete chess set that's looking for a new home, could you kindly consider donating that to us? Please send to the office.

School will be closed on Friday 25 March, Monday 28 March & Tuesday 29 March for the Easter break. Kids After school will be operating on Tuesday 29 March.

KIDS AFTER SCHOOL - EASTER TUESDAY
All schools are closed on the 29th March. Kids After School are offering a full day of care for your child/ren based at our Pukekohe Hill, Bombay and Waiuku programmes. Join us for a day of activities and games! For more information and enrolment forms please visit www.kidsafterschool.co.nz 
or pop into one of the above programmes.

PHOTOS will be taken on Tuesday 22 March. Forms were sent home last week for you to order and prepay for your photos. Please read the instructions carefully. All orders must be received by Monday 21 March. If you are paying photos with one cheque, please just staple the envelopes together, placing the cheque in one of the envelopes. Sibling envelopes are available on request, from the school office.  
Only Bombay school students will be photographed.

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.  
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


 

Banking Day is Wednesday. The winner of the Banking trophy this week is: Antonia.
If you would like to open an account for your child, you can collect forms from the school office.

The Bombay Pioneers' fun run is on Saturday, March 19. We would all love to have you participate again this year. As with previous years, there are many prizes to be won. It only takes a few minutes to enter - go online at
Event website http://bombayfunrun.nz/

Friday 18 March            Franklin Zone Swimming Sports Yr 6 & below
Monday 21 March        Franklin Triathlon @ Clarks Beach
Wednesday 30 March  Champion of Champions Swimming

Jorja                      1st 50m Backstroke, 1st Yr 7 Girls Relay, 3rd 50m Freestyle,
Mikaela                 1st 50m Freestyle, 1st 100m Freestyle, 1st Yr 7 Girls Relay,
                                1st Girls Medley Relay, 3rd 50m Backstroke, 3rd 50m Breaststroke
Caitlyn                   1st Yr 8 Girls Relay, 2nd 50m Freestyle, 2nd 50m Backstroke,
                                3rd Open Butterfly
Olivia                     1st Yr 8 Girls Relay, 1st Girls Medley Relay, 2nd 100m Freestyle,
                                3rd 50m Freestyle, 3rd 50m Breaststroke
MacKenzie            1st 50m Breaststroke, 1st 50m Freestyle, 1st 100m Freestyle,
                                 1st 200m Freestyle, 1st 50m Backstroke, 1st Open Butterfly,
                                 1st Girls Medley Relay, 1st Yr 8 Girls Relay
Bronwyn                 1st Yr 7 Girls Relay
Cameron               3rd 50m Backstroke, 3rd Yr 8 Boys Relay, 3rd Boys Medley Relay
Dallas                     3rd Yr 8 Boys Relay
Flynn                      2nd Yr 7 Boys Relay
Harrison                2nd Yr 7 Boys Relay, 3rd 100m Freestyle, 3rd Boys Medley Relay


                                 
                               

Tom Sawyer is a 12 year old force of nature with a thirst for action and excitement. Over one summer, Tom visits
a graveyard at night, steals his first kiss from Becky Thatcher and, with his best friend Huckleberry Finn, tracks
the murderous Injun Joe and his stolen gold. Mark Twain’s classic story about growing up in a small town on the banks
of the Mississippi is a joyous leap into the great river of time and memory. Conjuring all the mystery and magic of
childhood, Auckland Theatre Company presents this famous coming-of-age story that the whole family will treasure.
 
Selwyn College Theatre, Kohimarama. 21 – 27 April to book visit www.atc.co.nz

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

Players wanted, late registrations will be accepted on Thursday and Friday evenings at the club and also at Muster Sunday 20 March from 9.30am
Come and join our friendly, fun and family orientated club.

We are currently looking for 11 year old boys (born in 2005) to play soccer this season.
If you are born in 2005 and are interested in playing please contact:
secretary@pukekoheafc.com
We have a few spaces in a teams and could accommodate new players immediately.

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

The following is what is coming up for junior golf:

*Saturday 19 March, 1.30. Approximately 1 1/2 hours.   Cost $5.00 per person.  Please note that this is a change of original date.

*Wednesday 20 April, 9.30 to 1.30.  Approximately 4 hours.  Morning tea, lunch, drinks provided.  Cost $30.00 per person. ($25. if more than one per family).  Clubs are available from the Golf Club if you don't have your own.

We are only doing ONE day for School Holidays this time.  Kaye Maxwell or Kevin Kretschmar will be coaching at both days, and please let me know or the Club (09 23 25 702) if you are coming.

Helpers are always appreciated, any questions please email or phone.        email: pete.av@xtra.co.nz

Parent concerns
Teachers are always available to discuss any issues that arise concerning your children. Please contact your child’s teacher to make an appointment time.  We want to foster strong home and school partnerships with the aim of giving the children our best always. If you feel matters are not resolved after meeting your child’s teacher, please see the senior teacher.  Senior teachers will always keep school management in the loop. Together we will work toward a positive resolution.  Of course compliments are wonderful to receive too :)