*Thursday 16 March
  Franklin Swimming Yr 5 & 6
  Kotare (Rm's 4,5,6 & 7) Swimming Demonstration 1:50pm @ school pool
  Newsletter updated by 1pm
  Order your Graze lunch order by 8pm today

*Friday 17 March
  Kotuitui Endurance Swim @ Rec Centre
  Graze lunch orders delivered today

*Monday 20 March
  Home & School Meeting 7pm in the staffroom

*Tuesday 21 March
  Whole school assembly 1:50pm in the hall
  Sausage Sizzle orders close today

*Wednesday 22 March
  Kakahu (Snrs) Zoo Trip
  ASB School Banking Day

Statement for the 2017 school fees were sent home during the first week of this term.  Thank you to those families who have made payment.
Unpaid accounts are now overdue.   Due date was 28 February 2017.
We have already paid the following items to the suppliers, so would appreciate reimbursement:
            - Reading Eggs, Mathletics, Technology Fees, Fulton Swimming Tuition, Classroom stationery.
The school is unable to extend credit for non curriculum related expenses.
Last year we had a shortfall from unpaid accounts.
As a result the Board has decided to adopt a user pays approach to non curricular activities.
For example : No camp fee = Not being allowed on camp.
                      Non payment of Console Management Fees = Chromebooks being unable to be used on site.
The board realises that some families experience genuine financial hardship.  In such cases we ask that you make an appointment to see the principal to discuss a manageable advance payment plan.
The school cannot sustain losses.

The senior school have organised a Mini Gala for next Thursday. Bring along your coins for a fun filled day. They will also be having a Sausage Sizzle. $2/Sausage. Please complete your order at the end of this newsletter. Remember to click Submit once completed.

The Tuhono team want to say a big thank you to all the parents who gave up their time to help out on the zoo trip. It was a very successful day with lots of new learning and experiences for our children.

Australian Exams

As many of you already know, the school offers these exams in Mathematics, Science, English & Digital Technologies.
The price for these exams have, this year, gone up from $8.50 to $9.50 per subject.
We have the opportunity to have the 2016 price of $8.50 if we send our entries in by 31 March.  We of course, would like to take advantage of this for you.
An entry form is below, if you are interested, please complete and return the form with payment by Friday 24 March.
Payment can also be made directly to the school account [12-3023-0473410-00] (please use reference 'Aust Exams') but you must return the form so that I know which exams your child is entering.  

We will be announcing school leaders later this term. I thought that it was important to share the selection process with you, so that you had some insight into how we arrive at our list of names.

This process begins the year before the announcement.

Teachers begin looking at how prospective leaders contribute to school life. They consider how proactive students are and how often they show their initiative. Contexts for this could be assemblies, mini gala's and calf club.

Other criteria include, but is not limited to :
on task behaviour
personal responsibility
school wide behaviour
track record
decorum
pride in the uniform
manners
relating to others
participation and contribution
consistency
"stickability"
resilience
the concept of others before self
reliability
ability to self regulate.
 

Toward the end of the year, the out going leaders are asked for their input.
Their vote is noted and it informs the decision that will be made by the end of term 1 the following year.
Then at the start of the year teachers begin weekly recordings of student's contributions to the running of the school.

Students are closely observed and their contributions and participation in school events is noted and discussed.

The principal also notes which students use their initiative and which students take the opportunities to serve others at school.

All senior school students are then asked to vote on their picks of student leader.

This vote informs the decision making process.

Then senior teachers meet and collate their data and shortlist candidates.

This list is then taken to the full staff who are asked for their input as many of the teachers would have taught the seniors at some point and will be able to attest to their leadership ability and potential.

Following that staff meeting the Assistant Principal and the Principal whittle the shortlist down to the final list, taking into account all data and gender representation.

Regards,
Paul

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

Home and School meeting: Our next meeting is on Monday 20th March at 7pm in the Staffroom.

It is also our AGM.  We will be looking for people to replace the Secretary and Presidents rolls.  If you are keen and want to know more information please don't hesitate to contact Debbie Somervell on 021 488 857 or email on bradndeb@xtra.co.nz

We are just a small group of people and would love to see new faces, both old and new.   It is a very informal meeting and a great way to meet new people and find out more about how the school works.

See you there.  Thanks. Debbie

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.  If you would like to open a bank account please collect forms from the office.
Learn about Clever-Kash from ASB by following the link below:

http://bit.ly/2kYNZKE

Last chance - if you're interested in having a kunekune piglet bred by Sally for Calf Club, you need to let me know by tomorrow Friday 17 March, at the very latest.  Thanks.  dianna@coppertop.co.nz

Lost Size 10 School Sweatshirt – Caleb (or Jessica) Anderson on tag, if found please return to the office.  Thanks

This event is on today Thursday 16 March from 1:50pm at the school pool. All parents are welcome to join us to observe this carnival/demonstration.

Thursday 16 March  Franklin Swimming Yr 5 & 6
                                     Kotare (Rm's 4,5,6 & 7) Swimming Demonstration 1:50pm @ school pool.
Tuesday 21 March   Franklin Rippa Rugby
Wednesday 5 April   Champion of Champions Swimming
Wednesday 12 April Orienteering Practice @ Colin Lawrie Fields

On Tuesday the 15th of March, 12 Year 7 & 8 students went to Zone swimming at the Jubilee Pools. We were lucky with the weather because it didn’t start to rain till we were finished.
The most exciting event for me was the first event 100m freestyle. I enjoy longer races which encourage me to work harder. The day went very smoothly and we finished with the relays. North Group was either first or second in these. The Girls Medley, made up of just Bombay Girls, was a clear first.
By Max

Results below:
Samantha: 1st 50m & 100m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke, 3rd Open Butterfly, 1st Freestyle & Medley Relay
Jorja: 1st Medley Relay, 2nd 100m Freestyle & Freestyle Relay, 3rd 50m Backstroke,
Bronwyn: 1st Medley Relay, 2nd Freestyle Relay, 3rd 50m Breaststroke
Sophie: 1st Freestyle Relay
Caitlin:    2nd Freestyle Relay
Mikaela:1st 100m Freestyle, Medley Relay, 2nd Freestyle Relay, 3rd 50m Freestyle
Max:1st 50m & 100m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke, Freestyle Relay, Medley Relay, 3rd Open Butterfly
William: 1st Freestyle Relay, 2nd 50 & 100m Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke
Jack: 1st Freestyle Relay, 2nd 50m Backstroke, 3rd 50m Breaststroke
Harrison: 2nd Freestyle Relay
Peter: 1st Medley Relay, 2nd Freestyle Relay

On Friday 10 March, 82 students participated in the Franklin Triathlon at Clark’s Beach. Year 4 to 6 had 1 lap of each leg of the race  and Year 7 to 8 had to do two laps of each leg of the race. The hardest part was the swim because we were swimming against the current. Bombay's podium finishers were in the 12 year old girls, 1st place was Bronwyn and 2nd place was Jorja: 11 year old boys 2nd place was Max: 10 year old year old girls 1st place was Sasha and 2nd place was Drew: 9 year old girls 3rd place was Angela and  8 year old boys 1st place was Jussi. Overall everyone had a great day apart from Jack whose bike seat was too tall. A new problem to watch for next year.
By Peter

Results:
8 yr old boys 1st Jussi, 7th Kyle
8 yr old girls 4th Isabella
9 yr old boys 7th Angus, 8th Cohen
9 yr old girls 3rd Angela, 7th Sophie
10 yr old girls 1st Sasha, 2nd Drew
11 yr old boys 2nd Max, 9th Connor
11 yr old girls 4th Sasha, 5th Samantha
12 yr old boys 9th Harrison
12 yr old girls 1st Bronwyn, 2nd Jorja

April School Holidays are fast approaching!
Keep the kids entertained and get your holiday care sorted with KAS!
A copy of our brochure has been sent out through your school.
For more information and enrolments visit: www.kidsafterschool.co.nz
Or pop into our programme at Bombay School.
Book now to secure your place, spaces are limited!

Please place a separate order for each child because this will populate our spreadsheet correctly. $2/Sausage.