Talofa

We are already halfway through the term and hopefully we will get more fine days to be outside.  The tamariki have coped well with all the rain, wearing clothes that they can be outside in, exploring the streams that are made, finding out more about water and what happens with weather.  Our technology focus for this term has been enhanced by all the critical thinking that has happened with the changes in weather too. 

Last week some of our Yr 4-6 swimmers went to the Eastern Zones Swimming Sports at Kilbirnie Pool.  They all did so well, as always showing our school values of manaaki, whakapono, hiranga and pākiki, and our school expectations of Being a Learner, Being Responsible and Being Respectful.  The results were: Baraa - 1st 25 m  Yr 4 Boys Freestyle, 2nd 25 m Yr 4 Boys Breaststroke, 3rd 25m Yr 4 Boys Butterfly;  Ciaran - 3rd 25m Yr 4 Boys Backstroke; Aurian - 2nd 25m Yr 4 Girls Breaststroke, 2nd 25m Yr 4 Girls Butterfly; Clara - 1st 25m Yr 5 Girls Breaststroke; Holly - 3rd 25m Yr 5 Girls Backstroke; Alfred - 3rd 25m yr 6 Boys Breaststroke, 3rd 25m Yr 6 Boys Backstroke; Nina R - 3rd 25m Yr 6 Girls Backstroke; Yr 4 Boys - 2nd Freestyle relay; Yr 6 Girls - 3rd Freestyle relay.  An outstanding effort from everyone. Tino pai tō mahi. 

We also had some of our tamariki take part in a Wellington school diving competition.  Congratulations to Darcia who came 2nd in junior girls and Denim who was 3rd.  Kai pai. 

We are still gathering money for the Moveathon fundraiser, thank you.  So far the total is $7,597.90!  We will be using this money to enhance our school grounds.  If you still have money at home, are still gathering it in, or are finalising the sponsors, please send it to school as soon as possible so we can get our final count.  

Friends of Lyall Bay School (FoLBS) ran the Roller Disco on Saturday night.  What a treat it was to be able to go along for free.  Skate hire, drinks, and entry were all paid for by Friends.  Everyone had such a great time.  Friends, we thank you so much for the support you give to us all through your fundraising.  A big thank you to all the helping hands that made the event so much easier too.  The next fundraising event is 'Calendar Art'.  Later this week kaiako will send photos of the art out to you on HERO, so you can see what you will be getting.  On Monday, 2nd September, Friends will open up the orders, so you can order a calendar, notebook, sketchbook, mouse pad or gift cards with the artwork from your child being featured.  

Electives start this week on Tuesday.  There was a range of technology-focussed electives for tamariki to choose from. These started today so have a kōrero with your tamariki about their elective. 

The newsletter is published every two weeks on Tuesdays.  The newsletter is available on HERO and on our website.  In each newsletter,  there will be te reo Māori shared to help us all to develop our knowledge and understanding.  This week is a focus on everyday phrases you can use:  Maranga mai! - Rise and shine, Today's a new day - He rāhou tēnei, I au te moe? - Did you sleep well?, Haere ki te horoi - Go and have a wash.

Get your Lyall Bay School Art 2024

This term your child has been creating art that can be used to make wonderful calendars, cards, mouse mats and sketch pads for 2025 – these make great Christmas presents for families!

Orders open from Monday 2 September to Monday 16 September

• Calendars: High quality laminated A4 print of your Child's Artwork. Wire bound to a 12 month tear-off calendar. Includes public holidays& school terms.

• Cards: Child's Artwork on a pack of 8 cards. Artist's name and age are printed on the reverse. Includes envelopes.

• Diaries: Hardcover print of your Child's Artwork. A5 size (148 x210mm). Wire bound. Artist's name and age printed on the inside cover. Includes week view and year planner.

• Mouse Mats: Child's Artwork, heated on to a high quality neoprene mouse mat.

• Sketch Pads: Front cover features Child's Artwork. Wire bound with 50 x A5 sized pages of blank art paper. Protected with plastic covers front and back. Watch out for photos of your child's syndicate art works so you can see what they have been creating.

You can order these wonderful items one of two ways, either: 

ON KINDO: Orders will be open from Monday 2 September please ensure you place a separate order for each child on Kindo (please note a small surcharge will apply).

ORDER FORM: Pick up order forms from the school office closer to the time. Please return these to the school office no later than Monday 16 September 2024. 

Look on HERO in Celebrations of Learning for the art work.

Any questions, give FoLBS an email:  friends@lyallbay.school.nz

We are always happy to see you at school.  Come and have a chat.

Kia pai te wiki
Melanie