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4th November 2014
DATES TO REMEMBER
Monday
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Sunday
Thursday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
10th November
17th November
19th November
21st November
23rd November
27th November
2nd December
9th December
11th December
15th December
16th December
17th December
SCHOOL ROLL 215
Bayswater School Athletics. (Save Day 12th November)
Peninsular Kapa Haka at Belmont Intermediate School
Road Patrollers Trip to Rainbows End
Onepoto Cultural Festival
Bayswater School Duathlon
Communication of Learning Show – Performance times of 1:00pm and 6:00pm
Peninsular Athletics (Save day 4th December)
Senior Picnic
Junior Picnic
Prize Giving Assembly
Year 6 Pool Party from 3 – 5pm. (Please note change of day/date)
Final assembly at 2:00pm and last day of school for 2014.
Kia Ora te Whānau!
He inu mäu?
Would you like a drink?
This week’s word: inu (drink)
Bayswater School presents “What is a Schoolgen School”
On Friday 31 October the school was proud to share our Schoolgen journey. The following was written by Magggie Twaddle, the
Schoolgen Team Leader at Genesis Energy.
Our new GM of Retail David Goadby visited Bayswater School
which is our leading Schoolgen School in Auckland. The
students presented to him and his guests all about the special
things they had learnt as a Schoolgen school. Former students
who are now in Year 7 and 8 returned to their former school to
impress and show off what a difference the Schoolgen
programme had made to their lives. Monitoring the solar
generation and the electricity use in the school was a great
learning experience. They love the Schoolgen books and are
pictured here singing the song from the latest Schoolgen reader
‘Tui Sings the Sun Song.’
Jasper shared how the Schoolgen website shows us how much
power we are generating through the solar panels. Towards
the end of the year the team will calculate the savings we have
made over the year.
Jump Jam
The Jump Jam team (Bayswater Bouncers) arrived in
Bethlehem, Tauranga ready at 8am Saturday morning. They
were first to perform and should be very proud of themselves:
they gave it their all with bounds of energy and loud calls! They
were wonderful ambassadors for Bayswater School and
received an “Excellence in Sportsmanship” certificate. They
were thrilled to meet Brett Fairweather (seen here with the
team), the creator of Jump Jam and star of the DVDs!
Marianne Coldham, Deputy Principal
A warm Bayswater Welcome to new student Jasleen Binepal who joined us in room 6 this week.
Congratulations to our students who received a certificate at assembly on Friday for:Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Room 5
Room 6
Room 7
Room 8
Room 9
Isaiah
Fatai
Lila
Chris
Jamall
Johny
Melean
Ben
Neve
Kobe
Lucia
Jesse
Tane
Oliver
Henry
Cherish
Serenity
Mitya
being a resourceful writer who is able to find what he needs to complete his writing – tu meke!
being a great mathematician who is able to explain her strategy to others – tino pai mahi!
contributing thoughtful ideas and vocabulary to support other children’s writing plans.
reacting positively to new learning and independent tasks this week.
his resilience and growing confidence with jumping, sprinting and throwing skills in athletics.
his determination to tweek high jump technique and improve on his personal best!
being a resourceful learner and showing a willingness to help other children.
making abstract and relevant connections in reading to compose an effective character summary.
editing her writing by adding language features to ensure she meets the success criteria.
working to the success criteria during writing, and ensuring that his recount is entertaining for the
reader through choice of vocabulary.
consistent 100% effort in all her work and activities in class.
fantastic writing skills, using alliteration and similies.
making an effort in reading and for sharing your news with the class.
remembering your writing goals and using them in your writing. Well done.
sharing your thoughtful ideas during Learning Pathways. Well done!
using your word card when writing to help you to sound out words. Well done!
showing creativity and persevering with writing this week.
extending your thinking and ideas to create exciting onomatopoeia poems.
to Monique Ballantine (9) and Jemah Jones (8) both having birthdays this week.
Have a great time celebrating girls!
2014 Board of Trustees Mid-Term Election Results
At the close of nominations, at noon on Friday 31st October, we had received two valid
nominations for the two parent representative vacancies. As the number of nominations
equalled the number of vacancies a vote will not need to be taken and I thereby declare
Sidney Anderson and Michael Kwok duly elected to the Board of Trustees.
Welcome and congratulations.
Sidney and Michael will take up office for a three year term commencing on Friday 7th
November.
Fiona McTainsh, Returning Officer
Guitar Lessons In 2015
Guitar Lessons are available on Thursdays at Bayswater School, through Dave Gatman from Musiqhub. If you would like to enrol
your child to start Guitar Lessons in 2015, please contact Dave on 021 2221456 or email dave.gatman@musiqhub.co.nz.
For more information, please visit www.musiqhub.co.nz Thank you.
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School Athletics Day - Reminder
Monday 10th November is our School Athletics Day, with the save day being Wednesday 12th November. This a fun day that allows all
children to be involved in a variety of activities.
Activities will include: sprints, softball throw, long jump, high jump and some middle distance runs. While the programme for 5 & 6 year
olds will be different from previous years it will still be based around the key skills of running, jumping and throwing. All parents/whanau
are welcome to join us for the day and cheer the children on.
9.00 – 12.50pm
7 year olds and above
2.00 – 3.00pm
5 & 6 year olds
Kids Artwork 2015 Calendars, Diaries and Cards – featuring your child’s own art!
Kids Art Works is our fund-raising partner to turn your child’s treasured artwork into stunning calendars, diaries, mouse mats and
greeting cards. View your child’s artwork in their classroom or use a favourite photo and order at the school office by Friday 14th
November. Calendars, cards, mouse mats and diaries make perfect Christmas gifts for family and friends. Order forms available
from the school office.
Community Notices
11th November, 7.00pm at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell
2014 marks the hundredth anniversary of the beginning of the Great War, a conflict never to be forgotten. Evoking powerful and
emotive extremes, this concert by the RNZN Band will pay tribute to New Zealand’s past and present while looking forward to a
peaceful and positive future. With Navy Band vocalist Rebecca Nelson, this concert will be a varied, entertaining and moving
tribute to those who served and died in the service of their country.
Conducted by Lieutenant Commander Owen Clarke, the Royal New Zealand Navy Band is one of the principal military bands in
New Zealand. Made up of 30 of the country’s best wind, brass and percussion players, the Band will also be joined by brass
musicians from Auckland’s top Brass Bands for a special feature work “Lonely Beach” by James Barnes and then for a combined
finale.
Don’t miss this concert – you will be blown away. Tickets – $20 adults, $18 seniors, $5 children/students, $15 per person - group
of 6 or more. Bookings through iTicket: www.iticket.co.nz | 09 361 1000
Swimming Programme - 17th November to 12th December
8 sessions over 4 weeks. Only 12 slots available. Beginners group will run from 3:10 –
4:00pm. Advanced group will run from 4:10 – 5:00pm. Swimming is such an important
skill for children to learn so keep your child safe and introduce them to fun in the water
this summer.
This term we will be running 2 sessions a week each Monday and Friday so more progression can be made. For information and
to book online please visit our new website www.kellysports.co.nz. $110 for 8 sessions over a 4 week programme. Book on-line at
www.kellysports.co.nz
Navy Big Band LIVE@theVIC - Friday 14TH November, 7.30pm at the Victoria Theatre
An evening of jazz featuring Georgia Duder-Wood and Steve Sherriff. Don’t miss what will be a
spectacular evening of jazz with the Royal New Zealand Navy Big Band and “Friends”. Following
the successful concert in 2013 the Navy’s BIG BAND LIVE @ the VIC has fast become a popular
annual event. This year’s show will feature guest artists Steve Sherriff on saxophone and popular
songstress Georgia Duder-Wood. The Royal New Zealand Navy Band is made up of some of the
country’s best wind, brass and percussion players and is one of the principal military bands in New
Zealand. This concert will let their jazz musicians show their chops as well as showcase some
guest performers.
Don’t miss this concert – you will be blown away. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors and students.
Bookings through Victoria Theatre, Devonport: www.thevic.co.nz | 09 446 0100
Homestay Families needed for 2015
Takapuna Grammar School requires host families for 2015. You will need to live within 1 bus
ride or be walking distance from the school and use English as your first language.
If you are interested in hosting an International student please call Bronwyn Hill or Carole Cowley
on 489 4167 ext 9226 or email homestay.coordinator@takapuna.school.nz for further information.
PlayCentre Family Fun Day - November 22nd from 10am to 12noon
Visit Takarunga PlayCentre on Mt Victoria to experience all that PlayCentre has to offer: arts and crafts,
carpentry, dress-ups, playdough and much more. We have two great sandpits and a lovely garden
waiting to be explored. Coffee and tea will be provided. Entry is free.
For more information call Bettina (021 286 3375).
Belmont Park Racquets Club - Tennis for Beginners – 1 hour on Saturday Morning
If you are interested in giving tennis a go these lessons are a great way to start. Pop on down and have a trail at the
appropriate time. 5 - 8years at 9:00am; 8 - 11years at 10:00am and 11+ years 11:00am. All welcome. Even if you just
want to look at first. Come and have some fun and meet people in the local area. 133 Bayswater Avenue, Bayswater.
Call 445-8077 for enquires.
Bike to The Beach Family Fun Ri de - 11am Sunday 9th November
All ages, free admission. Join us on Bike Devonport's fun ride from Windsor
Reserve to Narrow Neck Beach. Meet by the Windsor Reserve Playground at
11am. We'll then ride in convoy to the beach where there will be a Sausage
Sizzle, Lolly Scramble and giveaways. Prizes for best decorated bikes!
Sculpture On The Shore is just up the road so double your fun!
www.facebook.com/groups/bikedevonport
The MAD SCIENTIST Show - Saturday 15th November at St Leo’s School Hall
An educational science show featuring “The Mad Scientist” who will make “witches blood” and then explain the science
behind it (naturally)! Children get to make their own plastic balls to bounce off the walls! Cost $10 per child. Parents free.
Sat 15th Nov 11-12pm. St Leo's School Hall, 4 Owen’s Road, Devonport. Register on: www.circlemaths.com