Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, Greetings to you all, Blue Light Bangers A big thank you goes to the Te Aranui Youth Trust, Blue Light WBOP and our Community Constable for the awesome ‘Blue Light Bangers’ on Wednesday 20th September. The sausages offered enhanced the lunches brought to school and were very much appreciated by all who opted to supplement their lunch. It was wonderful to see the team interacting with students. Imagine playing the game cops and robbers with real cops. Our students found that pretty cool! Not to mention being able to sit in a police car - the queue seemed never ending.

Tauranga Girls’ College Pasifika Group How lucky were we? What an amazing visit we had from the Tauranga Girls' College Pasifika Group on the 12th September. Ten vibrant group members performed for our students and organised an array of fantastic workshops. A rich and rewarding cultural experience that had the entire school 'buzzing' for an hour and a half. We look forward in having the group join us again. Fa'afetai tele lava; Malo faafetai; Thank You to Mrs Withrington for the behind the scenes organisation of

the event.

Tall Poppies Mathematics Problem Solving Whakamarama School Year 7 Mathematicians Lia, Haru and Sarah won the Tall Poppies Problem solving cup on Wednesday 20th September. The trophy is awarded to the highest score across both years 7 & 8. The event is always very competitive and this year was no different. The team never surrendered an early lead and consequently held off all challengers. ICAS English Over one million student entries are accepted from over 6,300 schools in Australia and New Zealand annually. In addition, students from over 20 countries including Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and the USA participate in ICAS each year. For each level in each state or county: High Distinction (top 1% of participants), Distinction (the next 10% of participants), Credit (the next

25% of participants), Merit (the next 10% of participants) and Participation (all remaining participants). Six students were chosen to extend themselves with the ICAS English Assessment this year and six students attained results that they should be extremely proud of.

Congratulations Distinction: Sarah, Haru and Michi; Merit: Hayley and Credit: Nina, Lia

Farewell and Welcome With a bereavement in the family we had to farewell Mrs Allis sooner than we thought. For Term 4 the school welcomes Mrs Buchanan to Room 1. The Board of Trustees will be advertising the 0.5 position for 2018. School Speeches From getting an idea to conquering stage fright, Year 5 / 6 students earned the admiration of their teachers, peers and parents with their speech presentations on Friday 8th September. The students were provided with a supportive and positive learning experience aimed at empowering their communication skills, self-confidence and personal growth. Congratulations: Year 5: 1st Lucy; 2nd Michi; 3rd Lillia and High Commended Eamon Year 6: 1st Brodie; 2nd Chloe; 3rd Joshua A Night of Live Theatre - The Ladykillers Thank you to parents, caregivers, whanau and community members for supporting our school fundraiser. It was a brilliant night playing to an almost full house. The play was a masterful selection, full of comedy that appealed to a wide audience.

Parent / Caregiver Wine & Cheese Evening

Thank you to parents / caregivers that have indicated whether they will

be attending tomorrow’s parent evening. This has hugely supported our

planning for the evening.

WHEN: Friday 22nd September

TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

WHY: Help us review part of our school curriculum, gain some support on how you can engage with your

child’s work using digital technology and celebrate and view a piece of your child’s artwork that you can

have transformed into a calendar, cards, diary, notebook or mousemat.

COME ALONG FOR A RELAXED EVENING OF FUN AND CHIT CHAT WITH OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Waitomo School Camp: 12th - 15th December (Room’s 1 & 2)

We are so excited to have gained a booking at Waitomo for our 2017 camp. It has been wonderful to see parents / caregivers make small weekly or fortnightly deposits to the school in preparation for their child’s / children's attendance. The camp will cost somewhere between $120 and $150 per child.

ROOM 3 RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES Week 8 David Showing care. Respecting the classroom environment.

(...and writing Chapter stories!) Nadia Thoughtful writing - trying to make her writing interesting for the

reader. Alexis A very interested reader! Alexis is ‘thinking’ all the time.

ROOM 2 RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES Week 8 Jacob For his superb practice and presentation of his speech!

Peter For his high levels of respect for his classmates and environment. Always showing great manners and enthusiasm towards learning.

Seth For his superb practice and presentation of his speech!

ROOM 1 RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES Week 8 Sitevah Respect for learning: focused learning attitude

Zane Respect for learning across all areas of the curriculum

Isabel A positive role model of our school. A quick learner of the tititorea.

'A community preparing and empowering lifelong learners who are confident to achieve and make a difference'

SCHOOL NOTICEBOARD

Friday 22nd September Wild About NZ Environmental Group Friday 22nd September Parent Wine & Cheese Evening Monday 25th September Technology Classes THURSDAY 28th SEPTEMBER OPEN DAY - JOIN US! Friday 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 LAST DAY OF TERM 3 Monday 16th OCTOBER 2017 TERM 4 COMMENCES

Please keep yourself up-to-date with the school newsboard that comes out fortnightly in the newsletter

or the calendar on the homepage of the school website.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

After School Childcare: After school childcare at Dianne Amott’s home Mon-Fri. Please contact Dianne on 07 552 5604. WHAKAMARAMA COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Join us each Thursday at the Whakamarama Hall - 9:30 - 12:00. Free ECE funded playgroup. If you require any further information, please contact Debbie on 552 5141

Locally Grown Seedlings For Sale. Spring and summer vegetable plants available including lettuces, tomatoes, zucchinis, cucumbers, leeks, beetroot, pumpkin and squash as well as cauliflower, broccoli, red and savoy cabbage, spinach, silverbeet and kale. Also a small range of flowers that are useful for attracting beneficial insects into your garden. 6 plants for $3.00, 12 plants for $5.00. Mostly grown from organic seed in organic potting mix. Phone Liz Carter 552 4911 or email carterhome@xtra.co.nz TE PUNA OMOKOROA CRICKET CLUB REGISTRATION DAYS SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 10.00AM TO 11.30AM OMOKOROA #1 SCHOOL CRICKET NETS (Plumbers Point Road, Whakamarama) ALL BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME YEARS 3/4 5/6 7/8 SATURDAY MORNING CRICKET WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SKILLS & DRILLS INQUIRIES TO SEAN LETT 029 245 7486

Summer is coming and we need to get ready for swimming! Tauranga Swim School offers high-quality swimming lessons during term 4 for all ages and abilities including adult and disability classes, starting from just $140 per 10 wk term. Our Holiday Intensive Program will run through the Oct holidays starting at just $70.00 per week Please phone or email Andrea for more information 027 286 8506 or andrea@taurangaswimschool.co.nz TAURANGA ART GALLERY October School Holiday Art Studios for Children: an Adventure with Line In these exciting holiday workshops, children will experiment with shape and line to create artworks inspired by the exhibitions Bob Jahnke - ATA: a third reflection and Jae Kang: Waves of your Breath. We have workshops available for ages 4 – 14 years. Sessions cost $20 per child and bookings can be made online at https://www.artgallery.org.nz/book/events TAURANGA ART GALLERY Happy 10th Birthday Family Fun Day Saturday 14 October 10 –3pm Entry $5 per family + gold coin donation for face painting. No bookings required. It’s our 10th Birthday and Tauranga Art Gallery is celebrating with a Family Fun Day. Experience our new exhibition ‘Future Machine’, create an artwork at one of our creation stations, get your face painted or attend one of our storytelling sessions. This event is generously sponsored by Little

Trooper https://www.littletrooper.co.nz