Keeping you posted

Welcome to week 7 of term 2. As we anticipate an announcement from the Prime Minister today regarding a change in response levels for Covid-19 from level 2 to level 1, we can tell you that all is well at school. We continue to focus on good hygiene practices throughout the day, and remind you to provide your child with their own water bottle.

Here's what else is new this week:

SCHOOL PHOTOS
This Thursday we are lucky again to have the support of Renee, mum of Nikolai in Room 2 and owner of Renee Zotov Photography for our annual school photos. Thursday this week begins with our fortnightly celebration of learning hui shortly after 9am, which you are invited to. Following the hui we will start with photos straight away, beginning with Room 1. If you wanted to get a photo done with your child/children, this would be a great time to do it. 

We will provide further information about how you can get hold of your photos once done.

REPORTS
You can expect mid year reports for your child/children by week 2 in term 3. Due to the lockdown this will be slightly later than normal. This year teachers are trialling something new for reports and we really hope it enhances your experience of the school report process. We'll leave it for now as a bit of a surprise, but will love to get your feedback when they come out.

PARENTS/FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL
For all parents who are interested in supporting a parent/teacher group, we are having a cup of tea/coffee on Thursday afternoon at 3.30pm at school to set the wheels in motion. 

BUILDING RENOVATIONS

The upgrade of Rooms 1 and 2 will begin this week. Fences will go up around the top block as the builders begin the process of removing structural and other materials that will be replaced in the renovation. 

We held a brief ceremony this morning, including karakia and singing, where we acknowledged the history of the building which originally travelled up from Te Tii village over 60 years ago. 

We have now handed the building into the care of the project managers and are excited about the beautiful new facility soon to open up for our new entrants and early years learners.







NETBALL
Trudi Porter has asked for names from girls interested in playing netball in a shortened season this year. So far we have received enough names from girls in Rooms 3,4 and 5 to make up 2 teams. Trudi will be in touch shortly with more information. It's not too late if your child still wishes to express an interest.

SCHOOL DONORS
Recently we have received generous donations from members of the community which make a real difference to the activities we can offer children at the school. Among other things these have gone towards the cost of keeping the school van and helping with providing extra food for the children. We want to thank all those who have been able to support our school in this and all the other ways that you do.

ENROLMENT
The Bay Academy is currently experiencing enrolment growth. We still have up to 10 places remaining across years 1 to 6. If you know anybody who is considering enrolment at our school we recommend they get in touch to register their interest. Available places are for both IN ZONE and OUT OF ZONE enquiries.

Ngā mihi nui