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Kia ora Parents, Whanau, and Caregivers, Newsletter #19 Wednesday 27th June, 2018 Term 2, Week 9 School Roll 309 What a hum of activity around the school this week with students involved in many activities. Senior school has been visiting the wetlands to look at how they are formed and the types of species that live in there. A small group has also been involved in the EPRO8 Problem Solving activity at another school. A key focus across the school at present is Matariki and as you move around the school you can see the vibrant learning that is taking place. The beautiful food smells coming from Hub Two’s activities on Friday was enough to make any one hungry! Mr House's Sabbatical Leave Earlier in the year I applied to the Ministry for a Sabbatical, which means a terms leave from school to study and recharge, and is an entitlement for Principals every 5 years through application. This is my 12th year as a Principal and I've never applied until now, so am really pleased to have been successful in my application. My sabbatical is for Term 3 and next week I am away in Melbourne with the Western Bay Principal's Association, so this is my last week at school until returning in Term 4. Mrs Keys will be Acting Principal during my sabbatical and Miss Fly and Mrs Daniels will be supporting in terms of the DP role, and some of Mrs Keys day to day responsibilities. It will be business as usual at WBS and the team are all excited about leading in different capacities in our school. Have a great finish to what has been an amazing term, and I am sure Term 3 will see the exciting learning that is happening right across the school continue to flourish. I look forward to my return in Term 4 with a fully recharged battery and inspired by some of my new learning too. Garden Design For the last 2 weeks Hub 3 have started working on the vege garden to be located between Kowhai/Karaka and Koromoko. Many thanks to the parents who have come along on a Tuesday or Wednesday aſternoon to help. To date it’s been a lot of talking and planning. We are happy to report that in the last 2 weeks of term we will see a great deal of progress as we have now pulled the resources from different parts of the school to launch fully into the project. We still require some things to make the job successful. Things we are looking for are : timber, nails, soil, compost, seeds, seed containers, gardening tools you no longer need and paint. If you have these lying around and would like to support this awesome project, please contact a Hub 3 Teacher - Mr Stirling, Whaea Beccy or Whaea Kylie UPDATE - Teacher Union Meeting Once again a very big thank you for supporting our teachers last week while they attended their union meeting. Teachers across New Zealand have voted and are awaiting the results nationwide as to whether they will be striking. We will keep you up to date on this. Currently, a proposed strike date is the 15th of August. There are significant education issues being discussed with the government. We want the best education we can give our tamariki in the future and appreciate your support moving forward to help us bring these issues to the forefront.
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Kia ora Parents, Whanau, and Caregivers,
Newsletter #19Wednesday 27th June, 2018Term 2, Week 9 School Roll
309
What a hum of activity around the school this week with students involved in many activities. Senior school has been visiting the wetlands to look at how they are formed and the types of species that live in there. A small group has also been involved in the EPRO8 Problem Solving activity at another school. A key focus across the school at present is Matariki and as you move around the school you can see the vibrant learning that is taking place. The beautiful food smells coming from Hub Two’s activities on Friday was enough to make any one hungry!
Mr House's Sabbatical LeaveEarlier in the year I applied to the Ministry for a Sabbatical, which means a terms leave from school to study and recharge, and is an entitlement for Principals every 5 years through application. This is my 12th year as a Principal and I've never applied until now, so am really pleased to have been successful in my application.
My sabbatical is for Term 3 and next week I am away in Melbourne with the Western Bay Principal's Association, so this is my last week at school until returning in Term 4. Mrs Keys will be Acting Principal during my sabbatical and Miss Fly and Mrs Daniels will be supporting in terms of the DP role, and some of Mrs Keys day to day responsibilities. It will be business as usual at WBS and the team are all excited about leading in different capacities in our school.
Have a great finish to what has been an amazing term, and I am sure Term 3 will see the exciting learning that is happening right across the school continue to flourish. I look forward to my return in Term 4 with a fully recharged battery and inspired by some of my new learning too.
Garden Design For the last 2 weeks Hub 3 have started working on the vege garden to be located between Kowhai/Karaka and Koromoko. Many thanks to the parents who have come along on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon to help. To date it’s been a lot of talking and planning. We are happy to report that in the last 2 weeks of term we will see a great deal of progress as we have now pulled the resources from different parts of the school to launch fully into the project. We still require some things to make the job successful. Things we are looking for are : timber, nails, soil, compost, seeds, seed containers, gardening tools you no longer need and paint. If you have these lying around and would like to support this awesome project, please contact a Hub 3 Teacher - Mr Stirling, Whaea Beccy or Whaea Kylie
UPDATE - Teacher Union Meeting Once again a very big thank you for supporting our teachers last week while they attended their union meeting. Teachers across New Zealand have voted and are awaiting the results nationwide as to whether they will be striking. We will keep you up to date on this. Currently, a proposed strike date is the 15th of August. There are significant education issues being discussed with the government. We want the best education we can give our tamariki in the future and appreciate your support moving forward to help us bring these issues to the forefront.
KICK Start: Transition to school programmeThis programme is for both new parents and children starting at Welcome Bay School and runs for approximately seven weeks during the term .
NEXT SESSION: Monday 30 July, 2018 @ 1:45pm FOCUS: Intro to Welcome Bay School
If you are interested in attending please call the school office on 544 1113 and let us know you will be along so we can plan for numbers. Also, if you know someone who intends on enrolling at Welcome Bay School but does not get the newsletter please let them know, too. We look forward to seeing you!
Uniforms With the chilly weather lately, we have seen a variety of clothing creeping in to school. We love our school uniform and enjoy seeing our children wear our school uniform with pride. If you are needing extra parts to the school uniform please contact: NZ Uniforms on Elizabeth Street - PH: 985.6213. Can we all ensure our tamariki have the correct uniform each day at school. Many thanks :)
Celebration Assembly Gee, the term is flying by and we are already in Week 9!!!! Just a reminder that our Celebration Assembly will be in Week 10, Friday 6th July, 9.00am in the school hall. We look forward to sharing in our celebrations.
WBOP Cross Country A huge WELL DONE to Marnie Came, Levi Bedford, Charlie Dawson and Lyron Leach for participating in the WBOP Cross Country last week. It is a massive achievement to represent the South Cluster at this event, we are proud of you!
Miniball Congratulations to our Year 5/6 Basketball teams who participated in the Miniball World Cup last week. You played hard and represented our school with excellence!
HIGH FLYERS FOR THE WEEKFirst Flight - New Entrants & Year 1
First Flight Mrs McKinlay, Mrs Bishop & Mrs Kendrick
Shamia Moeke To our lovely Shamia. What an amazing kereru you are. We love your fantastic attitude to learning and cannot believe you are leaving us so soon. All the very best for your new school. They are so lucky!
Lennox Tolley In writing you are settling quickly to your work. You are becoming an independent and confident writer.
Raniera Ririnui-TuiraThank you for showing your kind, kereru heart including others in your games at playtime. It's also wonderful to see how much effort you are putting into your learning at school. Keep up the good attitude!
Toetoe Mrs Absalom
Hemi Te PereYou are a great role model in Room Toetoe. You have lovely caring Kereru qualities and are a good friend to others.
Take Flight - Year 2 & 3
Take Flight Ms Daniels,
Miss McGovern, Mrs Anthony & Mrs Honeyfield
Levi Rikihana
You have been a bundle of passion towards our Matariki activities, from making star dough to peeling vegetables for our soup. We love the way you contribute to conversations and then go over and above by carrying your learning into opportunities outside the classroom by writing your own Matariki poem at home. Kia maia Levi!
Rewi Davis-MorrisonYou can be proud of the excellent choices you are making for your learning. We love your enthusiasm for all our Matariki activities and the way you have been focussed and respectful at badminton. You are an amazing role model in Hub 2. Tino pai rawa atu Rewi!
Hunter RutherfordYou can be proud of the excellent choices you have made for your learning this week. You have enthusiastically joined in with all our Matariki activities and we really enjoyed hearing your descriptive Matariki poem. Keep up the great mahi Hunter!
Flight Path - Years 3 & 4
Flight Path Mr Stirling,
Miss Christian & Mrs Mellor
Kelly Tomai-CoppellYou have such a positive, can-do attitude during maths. You have grasped the strategy of subtracting using tidy tens and confidently model this to your problem solving group. Kaia Mia, Kelly!
Marcus RundellYou are flying in your Maths this term. You are able to use multiple strategies to solve subtraction problems including tidy numbers, place value and reversibility. Kia Maia!
Tia Huriwai WilsonWe were all blown away with how confidently you spoke to the class when you shared your story this week. Your Falcon feathers are growing stronger as you grow in confidence!! Kia Kaha Tia!!
Flight Deck - Years 5 & 6
Flight Deck Miss Fly,
Mr Buller & Mrs Barker
Chloe CameronObserving eye: Tick! Curiosity: Tick! Perseverance: Tick! This is Dr Cameron's scientific mind packing to prepare for her Discovery Trip. No native species could escape her gaze as she hunted them all down armed with her trusty identification guide at her side.
Zeth BrennanWe have noticed your recent effort to contribute more often during group and whole class discussions. You have found the Kea within and we love listening to your thoughts, ideas and opinions. Tuku patai!!
Millie PettittYou are noticed in our learning space for quietly going about being YOU! You are your own person but display many of our Welcome Bay birds. We appreciate your positive attitude and you are a valued member of our team.
Sports NewsIf you have any queries or can offer your time, skills, knowledge, or support in any way please do not hesitate to contact Lisa House via email:
Sports News and ResultsSchool Sports:BasketballDrawYear 1-2Monday 2nd July WB Kereru - v Greenpark Blazers, 4.30pm, Court 2A, QEYCYear 3-4Tuesday 3rd July WB Kea v Maungatapu Shooters, 3.50pm, Court 8, ASB ArenaYear 5-6Friday 29th June WB Falcons v Maungatapu Thunder, 4.40pm, Court 1, QEYC WB Karearea v Bellevue Tall Blacks, 3.50pm, Court 1, QEYC
ResultsYear 1-2WB Kereru played OPS Tall Blacks and won 26 - 2. Player of the Day was Toby Retallick for super fast passes and awesome teamwork!Year 3-4 WB Kea played GSS ShootersYear 5-6WB Falcons played St Mary's Grizzlies and lost 14 - 28. WB Karearea played Omanu Hawks and won 20 -18.
For draws, results and information please visit http://tauranga.basketball/
HockeyDraw Saturday 30th June Year 3-4WB Toroa v St Mary’s Typhoons, 8.30am, B2, THCYear 5-6WB Falcon v Paengaroa Jaguars, 11.50am, B3, THC
ResultsWB Falcons Wow! The Falcons are on fire! Strong teamwork and great passing, tackling and positioning grabbed the team a 5 - 4 win over Gate Pa Titans. Player of the Day was Ava Watts.
WB Toroa played on the grass field against Paengaroa. They are using this as a learning experience as they were outclassed early on. The score did not reflect how much the Toroa fought for possession and in defence. They lost 10 - 1 and Player of the Day was Harlow Stapleton for always being in the thick of the action.
For draws, results and information please visit http://www.tgahockey.co.nz/home
Sports News and Results cont.NetballDrawSaturday 30th JuneYear 5-6WB Karearea v BS Steel, 9.30am, Court 15, Harbourside Netball Courts
ResultsWB Karearea played Pyeriko Ferns and won 12 - 8. Player of the Day was Tarnica Nicholson.
Sports News
House of Science Tauranga Charitable Trust Holiday Programs
Robotics School Holiday Programme
8 - 13 year9th July 2018 to 13th July 2018
School Holiday Programme Junior Science
Students 5-7 years16th July – 20th July
School Holiday Programme Fantastic Physics
Students 8 – 13 years16th July – 20th July 9am till 3pm
For more information or to register go to www.houseofscience.nzor phone 07 5710711
https://givealittle.co.nz/org/house-of-science-charitable-trust-tauranga
School term events
Tues 26th June: BoT Meeting
Fri 29th June: Reports home
Fri 6th July: Celebration Assembly Last day for Term 2
Mon 23rd July: Term 3 starts @8:55am
Important Dates for the term
Term two is 10 weeks…
BAYKIDS have you covered in JULY
Flip Out, Swim Carnival, Inflatable Day and a Silly Snow Day are just a few of the exciting activities we have organised for the July 18 School Holidays. Our programmes run from 6 convenient locations around Tauranga, Mt Maunganui and Papamoa – visit www.baykids.co.nz to book – we would love you to join us for some winter fun. For the active and sporty children, why not join us for one (or all) of our sporting clinics – these include netball, football, basketball and a new gymnastic fun day. All of these sporting clinics are run out of the ASB Arena and facilitated by our local sporting bodies – visit www.baykids.co.nz to book – spaces are filling fast.
*July 2018 only OPENING SPECIAL—$35 PER DAY*
• 8:30am—5:30pm
• Located at Flip Out Tauranga,
185 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko
• Full access to all Flip Out tramps
• LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
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