Year 5 and 6 Market Day COMING UP MON 14 DECEMBER Christmas Concerts TUE 15 DECEMBER International Students shared lunch 12:00 – 1:00pm THU 17 DECEMBER Mufti Day for Year 6 Students 2nd Hand Uniform Sale PA Room 8.00 – 9.00am School finishes at 12:30pm
A huge thank you to everyone’s support for market day - the learning and fun were awesome for our year 5’s and 6’s. We raised just over $7,000!!!! The year 5’s and 6’s are donating it to the Board of Trustees with the proposal that it goes towards a new play area or play equipment for morning teas and lunches for our growing population. Watch this space!
TERM DATES TERM FOUR 2015 12 October – 17 December TERM ONE 2016 2 February – 15 April TERM TWO 2016 2 May – 8 July TERM THREE 2016 25 July – 23 September TERM FOUR 2016 10 October – 16 December
ABSENCES If your child is going to be absent the first few days/week of term one 2016, please advise the school office either by email or by using the Tiqbiz app
042 School Bus - Thursday 17 December The school bus will operate as normal in the morning on Thursday. However it will not be operating at 12:30pm or 3:00pm. Please make alternative arrangements to pick up your children on Thursday at 12:30pm. Thanks.
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Swimming Pool Keys NSW Competition Results High Distinction: The top 1% of entrants in each year level in NZ. Distinction: The next 10% of entrants in each year level in NZ.
There are still keys available to purchase for the swimming pool, for use over the summer between 18 December and mid March 2016.
Credit: The next 20% of entrants in each year level in NZ. Merit: The next 10% of entrants in each year level in NZ. 2015 MATHEMATICS
Congratulations to the students who participated in the Mathematics contest in the University of NSW International Competition and Assessment for Schools’. Students received awards as follows:
The cost of the key will be $80.00 and there are limited numbers of keys available. Keys will be given on a ‘first come - first served’ basis once payment has been received.
Year 4 High Distinction - Emily Chen Distinction - Catherine Chen, Josh Ford, Joey Wong, Randal Yao, Matthew Young Credit - Janik Brooke, Jordan Burbidge, Aidan Harpur, Oscar Nevile, Ruby O’Sullivan, Aidan Rothery, Elaine Wu, Fiona Yang
Keys can be purchased via the online payment portal ONLY.
Year 5
or use the tiqbiz app online payment portal.
High Distinction - David Beskhyroun Distinction - Lucas Day, Angela Dong, Cameron McGlashan, Andy Song, Daniel Wong Credit - Leo Cheng, Ronan Giles, William Jun, Maria Lee, Alex Logan, Cameron Maunder, Paco Poon, Sonakshi Sandu, William Smith, Minseo Sohn Year 6 High Distinction - Ethan Young Distinction - Jack Barnett, Kieran Evers, Sophia Lee, Kate Mole, Michael Peng, Rensei Shimoyama, Luke Thomson Credit - Yvette Bentley, Mazzy Christopherson, David Escat, Riki Hill, Jemy Jejy, Lucy Jobbins, Billy Otgonbayar, Joe Pettigrew, Tom Qiu, Liam Trent, Kevin Zhu
Either click on the link on the school website - under Campbells Bay School Online Payments
A copy of the contract / rules will be given to you with your key Should you require a copy of this before you purchase a key, please collect from the school office.
Dates the pool will be unavailable: Monday 11 January to Friday 22 January 9:00am to 4:00pm – holiday swimming programme offered by Skillz4Life.
New Position at CBS As a result of the increasing profile of sport at CBS we have appointed Keri Maunder to the role of sports’ coordinator. In essence, this will mean that Keri will oversee all sport at the school with the assistance of Helen O’Neill. While Keri’s role will be part time, she will also work in classrooms as part of the classroom release teacher programme in accordance with the teachers’ collective contract.
THE LAST DAY FOR PURCHASING POOL KEYS WILL BE WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER. ALL POOL KEYS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY 12;30PM THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER.
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding sport - all roads lead to Keri.
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Friends of Campbells Bay Bay School - Second-Hand Uniform Sale – Term Four, 2015 The Friends of Campbells Bay School (FOCBS) will be running a second-hand uniform sale at school on Thursday 17 December 8:00am until 9:00am. Helpers for the sale – Thursday 17 December at 7:45am in PA room to help sell, (email beccahammondslt@gmail.com/text 021 129 5273 to let me know if you are available). Helpers get first pick of the items! Year six students will be given the option to wear mufti on Thursday 17 December to allow their uniforms to be sold should they want to.
End of Year Concerts and Twilight Fun Night The end of year concerts on tonight are being well supported by the Friends of Campbells Bay School (FOCBS). As you can see, they are providing a range of food and recreational options for your enjoyment. Thank you FOCBS!
Buyers: Please come to the sale with cash or cheque only. Sellers: Fill in the registration form which is on the school google website: https://sites.google.com/a/cbsprimary.org/campbellsbayschool/pta Secondhand Uniforms folder SecondHandUniformSaleRegistrationForm1.pdf Set a price for each item you wish to sell, taking into account the condition of the item. Please price to the nearest dollar as this will help with change. Safety pin a small square of cardboard (approx. 5cm square) with the following information - Size, Description, Price. An example is below: Size – 8 Sports Shorts $15 Bring the clean unwanted uniform to the school office any day leading up to the sale Please ensure that you have completed all the registration information and securely attached your pricing tag to your items. We need to be able to track each item sold or returned to the registration form to be able to pay you correctly.
Extension Art The results of the extension art group were amazing - water colours of New Zealand birds. Because of the exceptionally high quality of the work the originals have been framed and will be on display in the office foyer. The artists have been provided with colour copies of their works of art.
FOCBS will collect 20% of the sale price to cover administration costs and as a fundraiser for the benefit of the school. After each sale, we will pay you in cash for the items sold (ie, 80% of the sales price) or return your unsold items. The cash and unsold items will be available at the school office on Wednesday 3 February or you can text me to collect it earlier as required. Donations of uniforms - FOCBS gratefully accept any donations of uniforms, 100% of these sales will be collected for the benefit of the school. We aim to price donated good quality uniforms at half the price of new uniforms. Please drop off donated uniforms at the school office. Queries to Becca Hammond - email beccahammondslt@gmail.com text 021 129 5273 Thank you - Tēnā Koutou
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Christmas Concerts Years 0 - 2: All students to assemble on the netball court at 4.45pm in readiness to walk into position on the bank in the corner of the field. The concert will start at 5.00pm. At the conclusion of their concerts year 0 - 2 students will be walked to a vacant area of the field to be reunited with parents :) Years 3 - 6: All students to assemble on the netball court at 5.15pm in readiness to walk into position on the bank in the corner of the field. The concert is expected to start at about 5.30pm. It is expected this concert will be completed by about 6.20 pm. All students are requested to wear Christmas-coloured clothing using the white, red and green theme. However, a combination of all colours is NOT required and there is no expectation new clothing will be purchased! Christmas/festive-type head wear is perfectly fine, reflecting what we hope to be a fun filled event. Other Events on the Night Thanks to the Friends of Campbells Bay School, the evening should be a family fun event with plenty to do (and eat). Please see the attachment to the newsletter that outlines these events.
Year Six Graduation A three course dinner in the PA Room, served by highly talented wait persons, preceded the graduation ceremony in the packed hall with a very supportive and appreciative audience. This was followed by an opportunity to mix and mingle. The ceremony was about celebrating the culmination of the time our graduating students have spent at Campbells Bay. Prize winners were as follows: Margaret Crosby Art Cup – Belle Li
The Rainbird Award for Inquiry Learning – Xieden Urlich
The Vocal Enthusiasm Cup – Sophie Morley
Music Award – Rosa Troughton
Trustees Cup for Performing Arts – Tessa Rouse
ASB Speech Trophy – Benjamin Dickson
Progress in Mathematics Cup – Britta Keer Keer
Excellence in Numeracy Cup – Rensei Shimoyama
Excellence in Literacy Cup – Eliza Ferguson-Dudding Camp Award – Daniel Walker Principal’s ‘Not Self, but Service’ Award – Badyn Dixon Parent and Teacher Association Award for Excellence in Drama – Isis Quin Barbara Anderson Trophy for Creative Writing – Lucy Jobbins Campbells Bay School Cup for Excellence in Application of ICT – Benjamin Akers Prue Fagg Award for Progress in Literacy – Benjamin Strawbridge Oldham Award for Exemplary Attitude – Aimee Klapf and Hannah Finley (joint winners) Champion Boy Kayaker – Benjamin Brighouse
Champion Girl Kayaker – Emma Houliston
Champion Boy Sailor – Zachary Manning, Rensei Shimoyama, Cameron Kemp (joint winners) Champion Girl Sailor – Lucy Leith, Freya Caisley, Zoe Meacher (joint winners) Herbert Smith Trust Cup for Girls’ Sport – Emma Houliston Herbert Smith Trust Cup for Boys’ Sport – Luke Old Overall Academic Excellence Cup – Michael Peng A.K. Greves Shield for Girls’ Citizenship – India Charlesworth Dr P. Andrew Shield for Boys’ Citizenship – Flynn Logan Florence Mowbray Shield for Best All Round Girl – Lucy Leith Parr Cup for Best All Round Boy – Taylor Ford
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Former CBS Students Shine Congratulations to CBS students who have been recognised at award ceremonies at Murrays Bay Intermediate School and Takapuna Normal Intermediate School. As always, it is great to hear about students after they leave. In this vein, it was wonderful to see former CBS students coming along to support the Market Day on Friday. It brings the word community to life. ACADEMIC Year 8 Class Awards: Grace Penberthy, Srah Strawbridge, Sheryn Walker, Freya Curlewis, Alex Jarrold, Rueben Natusch, Kees Hectors, Jack Butler, Benjamin Old Year 7 Class Awards: Sophie Hepper, Sethumi Ediriweera, Amy Snith, Daniel Tyras, Isaac Sands, Rhys Pattimore, Hayden Williams Teague Family Trophy for Science: Gabriel Wright
Dance Excellence: Hannah Moore
Kim Barrett Award for Computers: Hadley Murray
Dance - Creative Choreography: Grace Penberthy
Robotics: Sophie Hepper
Community Constable’s Award: Tom Cubeles-Conway
Multi-media Design: Samuel de Suza
Principal’s Silver Pens: Freiderike Voit
Year 7 Boy: Gabriel Wright
Year 8 Boy: Henry Pettigrew
SPORT Year 8 Athletics: Matthew Gould
Year 7 Cricket: Matthew Gell
Year 8 Cross Country: Matthew Gould
Excellence in Running: Matthew Gould
Year 8 Football: Benjamin Old
Gymnastics Certificate: Alexander Jarrold
Year 8 Kiwi Kick: Henry Searle
Orienteering: Hayden Williams
Year 8 Rugby: Reuben Natusch
Year 8 Rugby League: Henry Searle
Sailing: Henry Wilson
Skiing: Leila Partington
Softball: Elizabeth Blount and Samuel Charlesworth
Year 8 Squash: Jordan Smithson
Surfing: Samuel Charlesworth
Table Tennis: Jack Quested
Year 7 Tennis: Rhys Pattimore
Year 7 Triathlon: Samuel Morris-Mandell
Year 7 Volleyball: Rhys Pattimore
Year 7 Top Boy: Rhys Pattimore
Holly Mashlan Stars at Rangitoto College Holly, a former CBS student, graduated Suma Cum Laude from Rangitoto College, with a long list of cultural and academic achievements and scoring a 100% grade point average. Holly plans on studying medicine at Auckland University in 2016. Congratulations and best wishes, Holly.
CBS Wins Gold! Thank you to all! CBS has won a GOLD Award for completing a Safe School Travel Plan and working towards increasing safe, healthy, active and sustainable journeys to and from school. Keep trying to be Travelwise! Make smart decisions to reduce congestion outside CBS before and after school. Join the Walking School Bus, scooter, bus, bike, walk or drop and walk to school.
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Sports News Weekly sports results can be found on the following link: https://sites.google.com/a/cbsprimary.org/campbellsbayschool/sport/sports-results Would all managers of sports teams please email weekly news and results to our new sports email address: sports@campbellsbay.school.nz
Weetbix Tryathlon Weetbix Tryathlon registrations are now open. CBS will be sending a school team. There has been a change of venue and the event will no longer take place at Narrow Neck Beach. The new venue is Manly Park Whangaporaoa. The North Shore event is now called the Hibiscus Coast event and will take place on the 3 April 2016. Early bird discount rates apply and all necessary information can be found on the official Weetbix Tryathlon website. You can enter as an individual and do the swim, bike and run or as a 2 person team where one person does the swim, the other the bike and both team members do the run. Only online registrations are accepted and no registrations or entries will be taken through the school office. During the online registration process select Campbells Bay School as your school team option. Any queries please contact Keri Maunder on kerim@campbellsbay.school.nz
Harcourts Beach Series The Beach series is once again up and running. It takes place on a Tuesday evening down at Takapuna Beach. There is a schools points competition so make sure you select Campbells Bay as your school when you register. The kids 2.5km beach run starts at 5:50pm from in front of the Takapuna Boating Club. It is a great way to keep fit, interact with other families in our community and take in the wonderful surroundings we are blessed with on the North Shore.More information and details can be found on the official Harcourts Beach Series website. It has been great to see so many Campbells Bay School families down at the run this summer. Keep up the great work! Any queries please contact Keri Maunder on kerim@campbellsbay.school.nz
Waterwise instructors course dates for 2016 (you need to be able to attend ALL 5 sessions.) February
Monday 8
4:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday 10
4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday 13
The morning approx 9:00am-12:00pm
Monday 15
4:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday 17
4:00pm-8:00pm
Please email me at sherylr@campbellsbay.school.nz by Thursday 10 December.
Year 3 and 4 Fun Athletics Day is on tomorrow from 9:00am until 12:05pm. Please ensure your child is well prepared for a morning of outside activity - school sunhat, sunblocked and drink bottle filled with water. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come along and enjoy the fun.
Netball Trophies Player of the Day trophies must be returned to Mrs Stott in Room 21 ASAP please.
Flippaball CBS RED finished the year with 2 successive wins: 3-2 and 1-0, coming 5th overall in the A Grade league. Well done to all of the team –Marcus Fraser Mackenzie, Taylor Ford, Finlay Janes, Cam Kemp, Emma Houliston, Cam Maunder, Cam McGlashan, Jed Barlow and Daniel Ibbotson - for an outstanding effort and great teamwork!
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Student Success Congratulations to Maddison Hailes who achieved the highest jazz score in New Zealand out of every age group!!
PIANO TEACHING Object: lovely children from 6 to 13 years old Start: the beginning of children’s holiday Charge: for only 20 to 30 dollars per hour Contact me for more information: My name: Gasper
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Phone: 0211637868
Qian Xin (Chinese) Email : zhejiangqianxin@gmail.com
Fitness4Kids is BACK at CBS! Fitness and fundamental movement skills regardless of ability in a fun and safe environment. Tuesdays and Thursdays After School Fitness Club, 3.00pm until 4.00pm. Starting Tuesday 2 February until Thursday 14 April. $100 per child for one session per week. $160 per child for two sessions per week. 10% discount for siblings. Contact Kathryn 021 633 508 or kathryn@fitness4kids.co.nz
Forrest Hill Milford AFC would like to congratulate and thank all their members who participated in the beautiful game this year. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back next year in 2016. Registrations for the new season will be open on January 1, 2016 with trials starting on 1 February. Please visit www.forresthillafc.co.nz for more information.
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Music Lessons 2016 Individual Guitar; Piano; and Violin lessons at Campbells Bay School Enrolment forms for Guitar; Piano and Violin lessons will be available at the school office in the first week of school in 2016. For further information contact us through lessons@musiceducation.co.nz or phone us on 0800893939
Music tuition for $150 - $250 for the whole year. (Includes the music) When: After school or Saturday mornings. Where: Murrays Bay Intermediate School. When: classes start 27 Februaru 2016. Instruments offered: Drums, Guitar, Ukelele, Cello, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet, Keyboard/Piano, Trumpet, Recorder and Flute. Enrolments are open online at www.mbmusic.org for 2016, 1 December. Spaces are limited. Any enquiries email Emma Tolmie emma.tolmie@mbi.school.nz
KIDS CHOICE SCHOOL HOLIDAY bookings are now open. The programme will open on Thursday 17 December 2015 and finish on Wednesday 3 February 2016. Days are full of fun activities and trips to stimulate and entertain your children in a safe, fully supervised environment. CYF’s approved allowing you to apply for a subsidy. We are based at the Presbyterian Church, 10 Penzance Road, Mairangi Bay. Hours of operation are 7.00am until 6.00pm daily. Contact Barb 027 440 6363 or Tash 021 073 2782. Email: kids.choice@infogen.net.nz
KIDS CHOICE OSCAR Before and After school Care for 5 – 14 year olds. Limited vacancies are currently available in our CYF’s approved before and after school care programme. Based in the Presbyterian Church hall, 10 Penzance Road, Mairangi Bay. We give the children breakfast and they take part in quiet activities until we take them to school each morning. After school we collect the children from school and take them to the programme where they have afternoon tea and assistance with their homework. We have several computers available for the children to use for homework purposes. Each day the children have a choice of various planned fun activities such as craft, art, cooking, knitting, cross stitch, games, sport etc. We spend time outdoors when the weather permits. Your children will be cared for by a great team of caring, professional, police vetted staff who love working with children. While our rates are reasonable we are also CYF’s approved enabling families to apply for OSCAR subsidies. Transport to or from sports activities can be available by negotiation. Call in for a visit and meet the team. For further information Contact Barb 027 440 6363 or Tash 021 073 2782 Email: kids.choice@infogen.net.nz
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