Newsletter : 30 March - 5 April
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Whanau Evening : Please RSVP by 10am this Friday 31 March.
Whanau Goal Sharing Evening Tuesday 4 April
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School Calendar 30 March - 5 April
*Thursday 30 March
  Newsletter updated by 1pm
  Order your Graze lunch order by 8pm today

*Friday 31 March
  Graze Lunch orders delivered.

*Monday 3 April

*Tuesday 4 April
  Whole school assembly 1:50pm in the hall
  Whanau Goal Sharing Evening 3pm-7pm

*Wednesday 5 April
  ASB School Banking Day
  Champion of Champions Swimming (Yr 7 & 8)
School Fees
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.
Home & School Easter Raffle
Home & School AGM
Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM last week.  After 5 years at the helm, I am very happy to announce the appointment of our new Home and School President, Katy Geck and Home and School Secretary, Kelly Hughes.  These two ladies will be an amazing team and I hope that we all continue to support them in their new roles.  Also I would like to thank Dianna Naylor who is continuing her awesome Calf Club Day co-ordination and Carol Wright as the Home and School staff co-ordinator.  We are such a small group of people working towards a common goal of raising money to help with the 'extras' that are always needed to help our kids learn and enjoy their time at Bombay School.  Thanks to everyone that have supported me in my role over the years.  If you want to know more about how you can help or join the Home and School committee, please contact Kelly on kel_steve@hotmail.co.uk
Foot Golf-Thank you
Thank you so much for supporting our Footgolf Family Picnic fundraising event last Sunday.
 
We were extremely lucky with the weather and by all accounts, everyone had a great day and are looking forward to it being added to our annual school calendar.
 
On top of the BBQ/Sausage sizzle, we had an 8 hole mini putt course set-up ($2) and a hole-in-one Footgolf competition ($2).  The hole-in-one competition was a huge hit with the kids seeing Jack & Hamish taking $20 each in prize money.
 
We played the Footgolf in teams, Ambrose style i.e. team members numbered off with number 1 kicking first.  Where the ball stopped was where number 2 kicked and so on. A great day had by all.
Senior School Raffle-Win a Family Pass to Rainbows End
Tickets available from the office now $2 each. Draw will be made at the end of term. All funds raised go towards our Wellington Camp later in the year. Thank you for your support.
Drums wanted
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.
Akoranga - Coding with Mr Keown.
This is a 60 second report to parents about coding, using the Makey Makey kits.  Mr Keown works with these groups.
Scholastic Book Orders
Orders close this Friday 31 March. Please bring your orders with payment to the office.
Graze Food-Lunch Orders
Delicious healthy lunches are available to order for Friday's. All orders must be in by 8pm Thursday evening.
https://grazefood.co.nz/

ASB Banking
Banking day is Wednesday. The winner of the banking trophy this week is: Petra. 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
Congratulations
Congratulations to Quinn for scoring a role on the highly rated American TV series Ash Versus Evil Dead alongside legendary actors Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless. He's going to be very busy shooting this over the next couple of weeks.  
Bracu
Coming Events
Wednesday 5 April   Champion of Champions Swimming
Wednesday 12 April Orienteering Practice @ Colin Lawrie Fields

Community Notices
Everyday Heroes @ Botany Town Centre 1 April 2017
Upcoming Workshop at Little Settlers
KIDS AFTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
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!
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