Dear Parents,

Here is the feedback from the first part of our charter survey .  We asked : "Could you please answer the following question? What makes Bombay School unique? "

15 Parents responded.  Thank you.

*   Experiencing a good country school including Calf Club day.
*   Fabulous experienced teachers and new and exciting MLE  classrooms.
*   Text messages! love the reminders and the traffic info.
*   Calf Club
*   Calf Club and outdoors, sporting lifestyle. Teachers active in the community.
*   Although there are over 300 students, Bombay School still maintains the "feeling" of a small, rural school.
*   Semi-rural - still have rough and ready country kids.
*   Calf Club and community links and the fact it's still a rural school, having so many camps.
*   Calf Club day and it's sense of community.
*   Local community support is one of the pillars behind Bombay School.
*   Excellent teachers, supportive principal.
*  The teachers and staff and their constant commitment to students and the community.
*  Teachers targeting groups for improvement (as yr7/8 did during 2016), inspiring and giving extra time to enhance  
    success, this in turn benefited the entire class group. The positive outcomes in terms of improvements, self esteem
    and class wide achievement far exceeded expectation. Teachers/management enthusiasm and dedication, alongside
    caring interactions with the children. Awesome opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
*  The fabulous children!
*  I don't like chromebooks lol.
*  Modern yet not losing its country feel
*  Great friendly personable staff that when you speak to them feel like they actually care about your kids!

Next week we will ask you another question.

Regards
Paul

* Thursday 2 March
   Yr 3 Camp @ School
   Kotare & Tuhona Mt William Walk
   Newsletter updated by 1pm
   Order your Graze lunch order by 8pm today.

*Friday 3 March
  Yr 3 Camp @ School
  Graze lunch orders delivered today.

* Monday 6 March

*Tuesday 7 March
  North Group Yr 7 & 8 Swimming
  Whole school assembly 1:50pm in the hall

*Wednesday 8 March
  ASB School Banking Day

Year 3 and 4 children will be visiting the Auckland Zoo on Tuesday 14th March.
We will be leaving school at 8.45am and return approximately 2.45pm.
Notices will be handed out Friday 3 March and need to be returned to the school office.

Thanks Tuhono team.

We've noticed a spike in strep throat related absences.  If your child complains of a continually sore throat, it may pay to take him/ her to the doctor for a check-up.  

One green swimming towel - has Kayde embroidered on. If found please return to the office.

If there are any school readers hiding under beds at home, could you please rescue them and return them to school?
We would love to use them again.

We are going to do things differently this year.  All families are invited to attend a whanau hui (family meeting) on Tuesday 4 April - starting at 3pm.
Starting @ 3pm to 4.30pm - meet in your child(ren)'s classroom.  See their work. Discuss their goals. Meet the teacher(s).
               @ 4.30pm head to the hall for a 4.40pm (sharp) Kapa Haka & School Singing
               @ 5pm - 6pm We are hosting a sausage sizzle. We will ask for RSVP's later this term,  to help us cater correctly.
               @ 6pm - 7pm You're invited to a presentation on the teaching of reading at Bombay school. How we do it and how  
                    you can help.

Did you know that you could support the school by donating airpoints?
Follow this link for more details :
https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/airpoints-for-schools

Delicious healthy lunches are available to order for Friday's. All orders must be in by 8pm Thursday evening.
https://grazefood.co.nz/

Banking Day is Wednesday. Please bring your banking to the office. If you would like to open a bank account please collect a form from the office.

Tomorrow Friday 3 March the junior school will be joining the Year 3 children for camp breakfast. The Year 3 children will be serving the juniors their breakfast.
Your child needs to bring the following named items in a ditty bag:
- a plastic bowl
- a spoon, knife and fork -a mug
- a tea towel
- a plate
At the beginning of the school day they will get an opportunity to look at the tents and what the Year 3 children have been up to during camp.

Thank you for your support
The Junior School Teachers

This will be held on Thursday 9 March from 1:50pm at the school pool. All parents are welcome to join us to observe this carnival/demonstration.

Tuesday 7 March      North Group Swimming Yr 7 & 8
Thursday 9 March     North Group Swimming Yr 5 & 6
                                     Kotare (Rm's 4,5,6 & 7) Swimming Demonstration 1:50pm @ school pool.
Friday 10 March        Franklin Triathlon @ Clarks Beach - Enter online (see info below)
Tuesday 14 March    Franklin Swimming Yr 7 & 8
Thursday 16 March  Franklin Swimming Yr 5 & 6
Tuesday 21 March   Franklin Rippa Rugby
Wednesday 5 April   Champion of Champions Swimming
Wednesday 12 April Orienteering Practice @ Colin Lawrie Fields

Congratulations to all the children who competed at this event held on Thursday 23 Feb. Thank you to all the parents who came along in support. Results below:

Overall Girls Swimming Sports Winner:
Girls: 1st Place: Isabella
Girls: 2nd Place: Brooke
Girls: 3rd Place: Samantha

Overall Boys Swimming Sports Winner:
Boys: 1st Place: Jussi
Boys: 2nd= Place: Kyle & Carter - tie
Boys: 3rd Place: Cameron

Breaststroke: 2 Lengths Boys
1st Place: Jussi
2nd Place: Cameron
3rd Place: Kyle

Backstroke: 2 Lengths Boys
1st Place: Jussi
2nd Place: Carter
3rd Place: Kyle

Freestyle: 2 Lengths Boys
1st Place: Jussi
2nd Place: Carter
3rd Place: Kyle

Breaststroke: 2 Lengths Girls
1st Place: Isabella
2nd Place: Samantha
3rd Place: Piper

Backstroke: 2 Lengths Girls
1st Place: Isabella
2nd Place: Paige
3rd Place: Niamh

Freestyle: 2 Lengths Girls
1st Place: Isabella
2nd Place: Brooke
3rd Place: Samantha

Freestyle: 1 Length Boys
1st Place: Rory
2nd Place: Camden
3rd Place: Marcel

Backstroke: 1 Length Boys
1st Place: Rory
2nd Place: Marcel
3rd= Place: Luke & Cody  - tie

Freestyle: 1 Length Girls
1st Place: Claudia
2nd Place: Petra
3rd Place: Paige

Backstroke: 1 Length Girls
1st Place: Phoebe
2nd Place: Kelsey
3rd Place: Petra

Congratulations to the trophy winners, Isabella and Jussi.

Well done to all the children who participated at this event held on Tuesday. We had a great day with some healthy competition. Thank you to parents who came along. Those children who qualified for North Group swimming will bring a notice home.
The winners of the trophy's are:
Junior Girls: Sasha                                                Runner Up: Drew
Junior Boys: David                                                Runner Up: Rhys
Senior Girls: Samantha                                        Runner Up: Mikaela
Senior Boys: Max                                                  Runner Up: Harrison

House Points: 1st Kea 478  2nd Tui 435  3rd Kaka 393  4th Kiwi 315

Our very loved pet cat 'Tigerboots' has been missing for a week.  He is a dark tabby with white markings.  We live in the Pinnacle Road, Paparata Road area.
Please phone Liana on 021 2116423 if you see him.

Hi everyone
Just a reminder the Franklin Triathlon is next Friday 10 March, 2017 at Clarks Beach starting at 9.30 am.
All children going should have entered by now. Please email Mrs Rolfe once you have entered.
Mrs Rolfe email:drolfe@bombay.school.nz
Enter online  – www.fultonswimschool.co.nz