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*Thursday 23 March
   Mini Gala & Sausage Sizzle today
   Newsletter updated by 1pm
   Order your Graze lunch order by 8pm today

*Friday 24 March
  Last day for Australian Exam Entries Yr 4-8
  Graze Lunch orders delivered.

*Monday 27 March

*Tuesday 28 March
  Whole school assembly 1:50pm in the hall

*Wednesday 29 March
  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.

Thank you for supporting our Mini Gala. We hope everyone enjoyed the day. Funds raised go towards our Wellington camp.

We had a great day at the Zoo on Wednesday. Thank you to all the parents who helped, we really appreciate it.
The Zoo educators commented on how our students had amazing manners, wonderful behaviour, and great knowledge and understanding of the topic….Well Done!!

Does anyone have a drum like the one below at home that we could borrow? Kotuitui are after 2x drums for our Sasa performance. Please email Mrs Steer:  bsteer@bombay.school.nz  if you have one available.

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.  

Cyber safety - web filtering
With the proliferation of free public wifi, parents have being asking me for advice on how to monitor their child’s phone.  What they need is a filtering system that works no matter where the device is - home, school or out in public.   While I cannot endorse any product I’d encourage parents to look into products like Qustodio  : http://bit.ly/2mpSMtj
Look for products that filter content.
Set time limits for how much internet time is allowed each day.
Have strong reporting features,  monitor social media sites by allowing your to view status updates, pictures and friends
Sets a time schedule or limits for how much internet time is allowed each day
Allows you to decide which games and applications can be used and when.
Allows you to track your child’s Android, Kindle, Nook on a map.
Adds an SOS button to your child’s Android smartphone that sends you location-based alerts when there’s trouble.
See who your child calls and block unwanted numbers on his Android smartphone.
See who your child texts to, read text messages and set a list of blocked contacts on his Android smartphone.
Enable a full 30 days of device usage history.

Regards
Paul

Thank you to all the parent-helpers who assisted on this trip.  We are very grateful for your help.
The zoo staff were effusive in their praise for the students and how well prepared they were for this trip. They complimented our school for having engaged, polite and eager learners. Kakahu - Thank you for your ‘amazingness’ at the Zoo, you were a credit to Bombay School. The educators commented on your amazing manners, your behaviour, and your knowledge and understanding of the topic….Well Done! Huge thank you to Miss Clark who planned and enabled the trip to happen, great feedback on your organisation, everyone was most impressed.

Please ensure when returning permission forms etc to the school office that you have remembered to include your child's name and class number. We often receive forms with no name. Thank you.

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

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

Crystal has lost her school jumper. It is clearly named. Please check this has not come home by mistake.

Also some Nike Air Basketball shoes have gone missing. They are US Mens size 10.5.
If found please return to the office. Thank you.

Missing Nike shoes (Picture below) - Two different sizes - a size 4 and a 5 - have been missing since the zoo trip - one has Lockhart written in and the other doesn't.  If anyone has seen or picked up by mistake can they contact me. Wendy Lockhart 0212897470

Wednesday 5 April   Champion of Champions Swimming
Wednesday 12 April Orienteering Practice @ Colin Lawrie Fields

We had a wonderful day on Thursday. Congratulations to all the swimmers. Results below:

Jussi McKenzie 8 yr old Boys 1st Backstroke
Sasha Nichol 10yrs+ Girls 3rd Backstroke
David Wright 10 yrs+ Boys 2nd Backstroke, 3rd Freestyle and Breaststroke

On Monday Samantha represented Bombay School at the Intermediate Schools Ribbon Day on her young pony Anna. It was a fantastic day with great weather, about 30 schools, 80 kids and their ponies competed. Split into 5 rings, from Kindy to Open.The flat classes were in the morning then the fun jumping classes in the afternoon.
It was a great day!

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!