Last week we celebrated students from across the school who were acknowledged for making great choices that help them to fly in their lives and learning.  They are listed below and remember that you can access photos from our school Facebook page.

First Flight – New Entrant and Year 1

 Mrs Absalom, Mrs Kendrick Mrs Anthony & Mrs Bishop

Harakeke	Kelly Tomai-Coppell	You have become a confident and independent writer. We are so impressed with how much progress you are making and with the interesting sentences you can create. Stand Proud Kelly.
Kopukapuka	Sophie Bielby	You display a good attitude towards your learning and it’s great to see the progress you are making with your writing. You are now remembering to leave spaces between your words when writing your sentence.
Toe Toe	Te Awemapara Moeke	For your enthusiasm towards school and learning. You try hard in all areas I love to see your smile every day. You are a helpful class member and have become a role model to new children starting in Toetoe. Ka Pai!
Kaponga	Joshua Ashford	We are proud of how you are coming to school everyday ready for learning with your bookbag and glasses for reading. You have learnt nearly all your letter sounds.

Take Flight – Years  2 & 3

Mrs Daniels, Miss McGovern & Mrs McKinlay

Hub 2	Tehja Horne	For your great attitude in class and having a go at everything you do. You are like the Falcon and showing courage.
	Dartagnan Witeri	You are a focused learner and have really impressed your teachers with the way you step outside your comfort zone with your learning. You have been committed to practising writing your sight words to help you progress with your writing and you are working hard on learning your blends. Kia Maia.
	Anahera Adams	You are a shining role model in everything you do. You are becoming a reflective learner who independently looks for ways to make improvements to your work. You are striving to do your best in all areas of your learning.
Reading Recovery

 Flight Path – Years  3 & 4

Mr Stirling, Miss Fly & Mrs Veronese

Karaka	Te Ariki Moeke	For always following instructions, ‘first time, every time’. Keep it up!
Kowhai	Levi Bedford	Kia Maia, Stand Proud!! You consistently aim high and strive towards your personal best during reading time.
Pohutukawa	Cody Hohepa-Adams	For always trying your best in all activities. Cody perseveres and produces quality work. She shows Kereru qualities by happily helping other people. Ka Pai!!

Flight Deck – Years  4, 5 & 6

Mrs Hansen, Whaea Shirley, Mrs Barker & Mr Buller

Flight Deck	Andrea Nel	You have made a fantastic transistion to Welcome Bay School. Your discipline and positive attitude make you a shining role model on the Flight Deck. We look forward to seeing you fly in your learning.
Flight Deck	Milly Ashby	You are a pleasure to have in the Flight Deck. Your big Kereru heart is appreciated by us all and we love your fantastic attitude towards your learning. Kia kaha, stand proud!
Flight Deck	Dominic Valois	You are an awesome Welcome Bay learner. You always have the right attitude and you emmerse yourself completely in everything you do at school. Kia Maia.
Flight Deck