Bombay School Newsletter

21 September 2023 #26

~ Our Best Always ~ Ake Runga ~

2023 term calendar
Concerns/ Compliments Uniform Shop Hours Information Booklet for New Families Chromebooks for 2023

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CALF CLUB 2023 READ MORE
Camp 2023 Info

Board of Trustees Corner	Next Meeting 17 October. All Welcome
Meeting Dates for 2023	[17 Oct] [ 28 Nov] [12 Dec ]

This term's policy reviews

Inclusive Education

Māori Educational Success

Learning Support

Learning Support Coordination

Identify Learning Support

Gifted Learners

If you prefer to fill in a paper review form, you can download it here.

Home and School News

Franklin Group Day - Wednesday 18 October

This is a day where your child can compete against other schools with their Calf Club animal - Calf, Goat or Lamb. They do not have to have won anything on our day to enter.
Entry forms will are available from the school office now and must be in by Thursday 12 October. The cost to enter is $7.50.

Calf Club Results

Well done to all the children who reared animals, completed projects and made gardens. Congratulations to our prize winners, see below:

Bombay School ‘86th Calf Club Raffle’ Congratulations to the winners.

1st Prize: Three Hour Luxury Yacht Cruise – Ticket 2930 – Richard Mansell

2nd Prize– 2-night Glam Camping Experience - Ticket 2130 – Hasheta Patel

3rd Prize: : $500 Four Square Store Credit – Ticket 0507 – Jaimie Lyons

Calf Club Day was fantastic with so many visitors to the school. The sunshine made for a great atmosphere. At this stage we are not sure how much has been raised, but we are working on that over the holidays.

If there are stall holders that have not yet submitted their claims for expenses, please do so as soon as you can. Send to the office.

Thank you to those families who made fantastic efforts in selling the Major Raffle tickets - we have exceeded last year's amount raised - more to come next term.

Next Home and School Meeting: 09 October - Autobahn

Schedule of meetings

Oct 9th/ Nov 13th/ Dec 11th

Principal's Message

Kia Ora Koutou e te whānau,

Greetings from Finlay Park

Greetings from Finlay Park Year 5/6 camp! We're in the midst of an incredible time here, with parents, students, and staff all thoroughly enjoying this fantastic campsite. As the term comes to a close, I've been taking a moment to reflect on the incredible opportunities our children have been fortunate to experience.

Bombay School truly holds a unique place in our hearts. We possess something that sets us apart from many other schools, and that's the spirit of goodwill. Our dedicated teachers willingly sacrifice their precious time with their own families to accompany our children on these camps – a total of six throughout their time with us. It's important to note that, while they receive a modest daily camp allowance of $25 (a negotiated agreement between their union and the Ministry), it falls far short of what they truly deserve.

Parents, too, generously offer up their annual leave to support the teaching team during these camps, another act of pure goodwill.

Mrs. Perez has been a stalwart presence at countless camps over the years, and we greatly rely on her unwavering goodwill to ensure the smooth running of our operations. Furthermore, I must commend Miss Kay, our Team Leader and Camp Leader, who, despite having sustained a broken foot just a month ago, consistently goes above and beyond, being the first to rise and the last to rest at camp. The weight of organizing the camp and bearing the responsibility for health and safety is truly immense.

It's this spirit of goodwill that makes our school truly special. Let us always recognize, respect, and be profoundly thankful for the dedication of these exceptional individuals who willingly go the extra mile for the sake of our school. We should also remember the team that stays behind and keeps the ship floating. We acknowledge those who despite being knackered after calf club are back in the classroom, doing the important business of supporting teaching and learning.

Thank you, team.

Thank you

A huge thank you to the Norris Family who kindly supplied this cake for morning tea for our staff. We appreciate your kind gesture.

Yr 7 & 8 Girls Basketball

Our Yr 7/8 girls represented Bombay School at the zone competition held on Monday. The girls team came 3rd in the competition. Well done team.

As the term draws to an end, we wish everyone a restful break if you can get the time off.

School resumes : 9 October.

Nga mihi,

Paul and Team

Bombay School Uniform

House Tees Next Deadline
House Tees need to be ordered on a separate order form (one tee shirt per order form) and payment can be separate or included with other uniform orders.

As House Tees are personalised, there is a batch ordering schedule (approx. 1-2 orders per term) ideally with delivery prior to a school sports or cultural event.

The next house tee deadline is 4pm 22 September 2023 for delivery on 9 October 2023 in Term 4.

Calendar Art - Orders open now

Personalised Artwork Calendars, Cards, Diaries
Mouse Mats & Sketch Pads

Follow these instructions to place your order online:
1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com
2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ790
3/. Enter your child's room & name when prompted

Rm 14 are listed under Rm 4.

Orders close Monday 16 October at 11:30pm

Order Here

Pik N Mix fundraiser

In time for Halloween Home and School will be running a Pik N Mix fundraiser. Order forms and product information will be sent home with the eldest child today. Order forms are due back on the 13 October and orders can be collected from school on Friday the 27 October. There are prizes for the top sellers!

Subway Lunches

Order Subway Here

Subway is available to order for delivery to school every Friday. Order by 10pm Thursday. www.subwayexpress.co.nz

Community Notices

Bombay Netball Club's Future Ferns registrations are open and if you have any Future Ferns (Year 3 & 4), wishing to play this season, can they please register on the Bombay Netball Club's website. Registration closes on 22 September 2023.

Young at Art offer Children’s, Teens & Adult Art classes in Pukekohe. In the Spring holidays we have workshops for 5-16yrs in Mosaics, Watercolours, Acrylic painting, Papier mache and Mixed media.

Term 4 ART ADVENTURES classes are also open for booking in groups for children aged 6-9yrs, 9-12yrs and 13yrs+ on Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. Our Family workshop next term is a Christmas themed watercolour class for you and your child. Adult and teen workshops include Watercolours, Face Painting, Resin Art and Resin cheeseboards and coasters. If there is no space in your chosen class, please email Anna to join the waiting list. For more information or to book please check out:

http://www.youngatart.co.nz/ or email: admin@youngatart.co.nz

Seasons for Growth

Seasons For Growth is a grief, loss and change programme for children dealing with challenges in their lives e.g separation, divorce, death or other big family changes. Our next Afterschool Programme starts in Term 2, in May. It will run during the week from 4pm-5pm over 8 weeks of the school term, at St Andrews Church hall in Pukekohe. A Parent Programme also runs at the same time. For enquiries or enrolments please phone/text Marisa Skilton on 021 142 5812, office on 238 7228, or contact me at seasonsfranklin@xtra.co.nz. For more info go towww.pukekohecommunityaction.co.nz/seasons.

Ten Cycber Safety Tips

Ensuring your children's online safety is crucial in today's digital age. Here's a top 10 list of cyber safety tips for parents of children aged 5 to 12:

1. **Open Communication**: Foster an open and non-judgmental dialogue with your kids about the online world. Make sure they feel comfortable discussing their online experiences, concerns, and questions with you.

2. **Set Clear Guidelines**: Establish clear rules for screen time and online activities. Define when and for how long they can use devices, and what kind of content is appropriate.

3. **Use Child-Friendly Platforms**: Introduce your kids to age-appropriate websites, apps, and platforms. Ensure that these platforms have safety features, privacy settings, and content filters in place.

4. **Teach Privacy Basics**: Explain the importance of not sharing personal information online, such as their full name, address, school name, or contact details. Make sure they understand who they can trust with this information.

5. **Supervise Online Activities**: When your kids are online, be nearby to monitor their activities. This doesn't mean hovering, but rather being aware of what they're doing and who they're interacting with.

6. **Educate about Strangers**: Teach your children to recognize the difference between friends they know in real life and people they meet online. Emphasize that they should never agree to meet someone they've only interacted with online without your permission.

7. **Strong Passwords**: Explain the concept of strong and unique passwords. Help them set up passwords for accounts they may have, like for online games, and stress the importance of not sharing passwords with anyone.

8. **Cyberbullying Awareness**: Discuss cyberbullying and its effects with your kids. Encourage them to come to you if they ever experience or witness any form of online bullying.

9. **Digital Footprint**: Help your children understand that what they post online can have a lasting impact. Remind them to think twice before sharing pictures, comments, or any content that could be harmful or embarrassing in the future.

10. **Lead by Example**: Demonstrate responsible online behavior yourself. Children often learn by observing, so show them how to navigate the digital world safely and ethically.

Remember that educating your children about online safety is an ongoing process. As they grow and their online activities change, continue to adapt your conversations and guidelines to ensure their safety remains a priority.

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