Senior Leavers Awards 2017

Lea TrethewayAttributes of the Karearea ticked off by the learner without fear; Lea. Perseverance: Tick! Resilience: Tick! Courage: Tick! Watch out learning it’s Miss Tretheway, She’ll keep coming at you and make you pay!

Katelyn Kerrison-Parkes

They say curiosity killed the cat, but not this Kat! She lives her life by the question mark. She challenges the unknown until her head is filled with knowledge and answers are ascertained.

Aylah Davies

Top agent for Heralds of Heart, Aylah Davies has made Welcome Bay School her Heart Headquarters. She never hesitates to help a heavy heart and if you need a smile, hers is as long as the Nile. We love how you love Aylah.

Rawiri Haua

You are a learning legend Rawiri. You are always 100% engaged with your akoranga and find the fun in any learning situation. You have a bright future ahead if you continue this love for learning - kia maia!

Finnley LombardYou are the bee’s knees Finnley. We love your adventurous spirit and refreshing individuality. You dare to express yourself in such a way that brings a smile to anyone close to you. You certainly don’t follow the crowd, as you walk your own way through life and learning.

Flight Path cont.

Te Wairua Forbes

You have come so far in your learning this year and stand proud of all your achievements. Your bravery to take risks and keep going, even when things were challenging, have seen your confidence and learning fly. Keep taking risks and growing your love of learning!

Hone Wai Moeke

You have taken so many risks this year, in Athletics and the School Production, but the area you have taken the most risks in is your learning. You now proudly call yourself a Welcome Bay Learner and eagerly participate in many learning opportunities. Keep growing your love of learning!

Sam TeisiYour choices within the hub embody what it means to be a true Matuku Moana.. This is not only recognised by your teachers but also your peers, as you are frequently identified as a student who is stepping up and making the right choices at the right time. Kia Maia!

Flight Deck

Ava WattsThis learning legend tackles any learning goal with a; “Yep! I’ll take that challenge thank you very much!” All year Ava has consistently worked hard to achieve her learning goals across the curriculum, with great success.

Mia TaikatoFor magnificent Mia, her inquisitive nature is clear, Her wonderings take her places, as her curiosity races, To uncover the truth, as she is one sensational sleuth.

Mavae NimoThis Tongan trooper’s heart is made of pure gold, Even in the face of sadness, his pride will not fold, Helping, caring, laughing is what he does best, He’ll put any blue situation through Kereru’s test.

Charlotte Albutt

Whether you’re in the pool, on your bike or at your table learning, you’ve been hungry for adventure Charlotte. We love how open you’ve become to accepting challenges and persevering with resilience, persistence and positivity.

George KydWe have noticed a big change in your attitude this term George. You are proud of your learning, eagerly sharing your writing with your teachers and asking how to improve on what you have written Your involvement with our Jill Best Inquiry was absolutely inspirational. Kia maia!

Welcome Bay Leaner: A huge congratulations to Ariadna Martinez for receiving the Welcome Bay Learner award for 2017. Ariadna has been an outstanding role model in her attitude to life and learning at Welcome Bay School. We are proud to have been a part of her learning journey and wish Ariadna every success as she moves forward and takes the next step in her learning and life. Kia maia Ariadna.

Karearea Sam McBrydie and Milly Ashby

Kea Kaydia Hamilton and Gianni Martin

Kereru Mason Thorby and Tayla Dawson

Matuku Moana Mihi Patea and Matty Finn

Toroa Azaria Meredith and Annika Little

House Leaders 2018Well done to the following children who have been selected as a House Leader in 2018!

Academic Achievement Award: This is a new award introduced last year and Ellie Rode has worked really hard to earn this. In all curriculum areas she strives to achieve excellence. She is a focussed learner who not only works hard academically but also in other pursuits such as Kapa haka. We wish you well Ellie as you continue to fly in the future.

Sports Person of the Year: What a wonderful year Kiritiana Patea has had experiencing a huge amount of success, especially on the Basketball court. Kiritiana has worked very hard, remained focussed, and climbed through the ranks to represent at very high levels in basketball for her age group, including at a tournament in Australia!

Kaitataki tama & Kaitataki kotiro: We have had some fantastic public celebration this year from our Kapa haka team with a definite highlight being the Ra Whakangahau for both our senior roopu and the mixed roopu with Selwyn Ridge. Khingstyn McMillan and Ariadna Martinez have demonstrated wonderful leadership during the year within the Kapa haka roopu and we congratulate them on being acknowledged for this. We hope to see them on other stages in the future.

Arts Award: We have some amazing talent at Welcome Bay School and in terms of choosing for the arts award we have to think about lot’s of aspects of creativity. Congratulations Priya Tearoa on being nominated for this award in 2017. We hope you find great joy in the future as you grow different aspects of your creativity, and hopefully one day, find a rich and rewarding career using your gift.

Special Awards 2017

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 19 February, 2018 @ 1:45pm FOCUS: Intro to WBS

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!

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@welcomebay.school.nz

Sports News and ResultsSchool Sports:TouchDraw Wednesday 6th DecemberFinals (Last game of the year)Year 1-2WB Kea v SM Ospreys, 4.20pm, Field 5b, Greerton Marist Rugby Grounds Year 3-4WB Karearea v MD Wildcats, 4.20pm, Field 4, Greerton Marist Rugby GroundsYear 4-6  and Year 5-6WB Toroa v WB Falcons, 4.55pm, Field 2, Greerton Marist Rugby Grounds

BasketballHas now finished for the Season, congratulations to all who participated

5-a-side FootballHas now finished for the season, congratulations to all who participated

FlippaballDrawTuesday 12th December (Final game of the season)Year 3-4WB Albatross  Draw not available yetWB Matuku Moana  Draw not available yet

Year 5-6WB Toroa v Draw not available yet

All sports uniforms need to be returned by FRIDAY this week at the latest please.

House and Sports Leaders TripOn Tuesday our valued House and Sports Leaders were treated to a morning at Tauriko Flipout as a way to say thank you for the way they role model in our school all year and serve their peers.

We had a great time and the owner, who also owns the business that takes our school photos, remembered some of our leaders who helped when they visited our school, and commented on how amazing they were as they left a real impression on her.  It is so nice to get positive feedback about our students and we are always proud of how they represent us as a school.

We had a great time with this fantastic bunch of kids and look forward to working with our range of leaders in 2018, including our new Welcome Bay Way Ambassadors.

Cost $10.00 per lesson

What 20 minute lessons. Free adult learn to swim.

Where Welcome Bay School pool.Windermere Polytec Sundays. ($12.00).

When Term 1, Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Sunday at Windermere. Holiday intensive swimming lessons start from 8th January.

Judy Kelly 573 5793 0212017638

Upcoming events

Tues 12 Dec: Teacher Only Day

Wed 13 Dec: Final day for 2017, finish at 12pm

School holidays

Wed 31 Jan 2018: Term 1 starts at 8:55am

Mon 5 Feb: Teacher Only Day (no school)

Tues 6 Feb: Waitangi Day (Public Holiday)

Thurs 15 March: Top Schools Competition

Fri 30 March: Good Friday (no school)

Mon 2/Tues 3 April: Easter break cont (no school)

Fri 13 April: Final day term 1, 2018

TERM DATES 2017

Term 1 2017

Tuesday 31st January - Thursday 13th April (11 weeks)

Term 2 Monday 1st May - Friday 7th July (10 weeks)

Term 3 Monday 24th July - Friday 29th September (10 weeks)

Term 4 Monday 16th October - Wednesday 13th December ( 8.5 weeks)

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Family Christmas Carol Service – Carols for Everyone.

Sunday 10th December at 6pm. St George’s Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa. St. George’s Church Children’s Service, 24th December, 7pm. Exploring the message of the Christmas story in a short service to focus our children on something other than Santa and presents. Children, bring your adults along.  St. George’s Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa Ph. 578 7916