Bombay School Newsletter

30 March 2023 #8

~ Our Best Always ~ Ake Runga ~

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

To access our policies please do the following:

Click on this link http://bombay.schooldocs.co.nz/
The username is bombay
The password is ourbestalways

Swimming Timetable (Term 1)

Board of Trustees Corner	Our next meeting is 30 May - 5.30pm in the staffroom. We welcome observers. Pop along if you can.
Meeting Dates for 2023	Next meeting [30 May] [27 June] [ 25 Jul ] [29 Aug] [17 Oct] [ 28 Nov] [12 Dec ]

Home and School : Home and School are looking for a minute secretary. Are you able to take on this role? Please email : homeandschool@bombay.school.nz
Next Meeting : To Be Confirmed

Principal's Message

Warm greetings,

Tomorrow we will receive the keys to our school van.

This van is fully sponsored by Ebbetts Pukekohe, who have given us the use of the van with very generous terms and conditions. We are deeply grateful to them. Please support them if you are considering changing your vehicle.

We would also like to thank Wayne Trout of Graphicon for designing the decals on the van. I am sure that you will agree that the van looks amazing.

Team News

Kotare	Tuhono	Kotuitui	Kakahu
*****	*****	Week 9 Reminders Week 10 Reminders	Please support the mini gala tomorrow.

ANZAC DAY - 25 April War Memorial Arch

Bombay hosts a 8:45am commemoration for ANZAC day on the 25th April at the War Memorial arch. We would love to see lots of support for this important event.

We are on the hunt for a bugel player to play the Last Post and would love to speak to anyone local who is currently serving in the military.

Please get in touch if you are able to help. Many thanks

Nadia

bombaycommunitygroup@gmail.com

Mini Gala Tomorrow Friday 31

Remember to bring some money along to join in the fun!

Family Picnic

Bunraiser

Hot cross buns - fundraiser

Bakers Delight Pukekohe is once again supporting Bombay School and offering us a Bunraiser opportunity.

So come along to Bakers Delight on Saturday the 1st of April and $2 from every bag of hot cross buns sold will be donated back to the school.

Please spread the word and tell all your friends and family to purchase hot cross buns on this day.

We will also need parent helpers on the day to assist with the sales - if you are available to help out please call/txt Erin on 0212669667.

Sponsor

In the weekend, Iain & his buddy Conner completed the Central East Auckland Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon for the first time (swim/cycle/run).

This was an absolutely fantastic event, and so great for the kids to take part in. There were a few other Bombay school kids there.

This is an annual event - and if you register as a school group - there are a few benefits including discounted entry and an allocated zone for a school marquee/pop up shelter. This would be great as shade on a sunny day would have been fantastic! We would certainly be keen to coordinate this as a school group for next year (and there was enough interest from individual participants/parents).

Will get in touch closer to the time with more details for next year's one.

Coming Next Term

A notice has been sent home today with your eldest child in regards to the upcoming Magical World of Crazy Science & Wild Weather show.

Extra Pudding Awards

Mackenzie W and Archie W receive the extra pudding award for being kind and friendly to new people. They showed the Bombay Way when they made a new person feel welcome at school.

Ka pai boys!

Take care and have a lovely weekend,

Paul

Yr 5/6 Franklin Zone Swimming

Congratulations to all the children who represented Bombay school at this event held last week. Thank you parents for you help. Results below:

Dacey W 1st Open Freestyle, 1st Freestyle, 2nd Breaststroke, 2nd Backstroke, 2nd Butterfly, Open Boys Champion.

Azaria F 2nd Breaststroke

Home & School Easter Raffle

Thank you to all the families who have donated Easter items for the raffle. Please keep sending these in, the more donations we have the more prizes there will be.

Get you tickets for the office 50c each. Available to purchase until 9am Tuesday 4 April.

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 monthly ordering schedule (approx. 2-3 orders per term) ideally with delivery prior to a school sports or cultural event.

The next house tee deadline is 5pm 06 April 2023 for delivery on 24 April 2023.

Subway Lunches

Order here

Subway lunches are available to order every Friday. Use link above to order or use the Subway website: www.subwayexpress.co.nz - alternatively download their app and select school lunch programme. Orders need to be placed by 10pm Thursdays.

Bombay Under 8 Rugby Team

On Friday the Bombay u8 rugby team played Rippa as the opening match entertainment at Mt Smart stadium for the Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes game. Boys had a amazing time and came away with a win over Ardmore Marist

Happy birthday to the following students for this week:

Levi W Rm 5, Shaurav S Rm 13, Toby I Rm 9, Petra M Rm 3

Community Notices

Bombay Rugby Club

The club is open to all on a Thursday from 4pm. Great meals and beverages.

Young at Art

Young at Art offer Children’s, Teens & Adult Art classes in Pukekohe.

Our Autumn Holiday workshops are open for booking.

These holidays we are offering Papier Mache, Acrylic & Watercolour Painting, Tie Dye and other techniques, Mixed Media and Sun Painting workshops, Term 2 ART ADVENTURES after school classes are open for booking in groups for children aged 6-9yrs, 9-12yrs and 13yrs+ on Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. If there is no space in your chosen class, please email Anna to join the waiting list we often have an odd spot come up at the beginning of term.

Adult workshops include a family Watercolour the day before mothers day, Resin Art & Resin Cheeseboards . For more information or to book please check out: http://www.youngatart.co.nz// email: admin@youngatart.co.nz. Bookings are essential as places are limited

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.

The Cyber Safety Section

If your child has an internet-capable device in their bedroom, are you aware of everything they are doing?

In this digital age, social media has become a pervasive part of our lives. It can be a valuable tool for communication, education, and entertainment. However, it also poses risks to the safety, privacy, and mental health of children. As your school community, we want to raise awareness about the dangers of social media and provide advice for managing online access and devices.

First and foremost, social media platforms can be breeding grounds for bullying, which can have debilitating effects on self-esteem and mental health. Children who are bullied online are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. It is crucial for parents to monitor their children's online activity, recognize the signs of bullying, and take action to prevent and address it.

To manage online access and devices, we recommend setting clear rules and boundaries for your child's use of technology. This may include limiting screen time, requiring permission for downloading apps or making online purchases, and establishing a "no devices at the dinner table" rule. Additionally, parents can use parental controls and filters to block inappropriate content and monitor online activity.

Another important aspect of managing social media use is educating children about digital citizenship and responsible online behavior. This includes teaching them about the importance of protecting their personal information, respecting others' privacy and rights, and being mindful of the consequences of their online actions.

Social media can be a powerful tool for connection and learning, but it also carries risks that cannot be ignored. By being vigilant about online access and devices, and by teaching our children about responsible digital citizenship, we can help ensure their safety, privacy, and mental health. Let's work together to create a positive and healthy online environment for our children.

Important Notices