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 & Mrs Mellor

Harakeke	Ariyan Nichols	You are a superstar. We are so impressed with your focus and attitude in Reading Recovery with Mrs G. You are up to Level 11 already. Awesome effort
Kopukapuka	Sophie Bielby	You have been displaying a very positive attitude at Math’s time and it’s great to see you have learnt to order numbers to 20 from biggest to smallest. Kapai
Toe Toe	Renae Murray	For your enthusiasm towards your learning. You are learning new words to read and write every day. You are always smiling and enjoying your time at school. Ka Pai!!
Kaponga	Ryhan Heke	For working so hard on your number knowledge this year! You are counting on from the biggest number, skip counting forwards and backwards in 2s, and you can read numbers up to 1000!
Tawa	Maya Gander	It’s fantastic to see you growing in your confidence in reading and writing. You always try your hardest and it’s showing in the progress you are making. Keep it up!

Take Flight – Years  2 & 3

Mrs Daniels, Miss McGovern & Mrs McKinlay

Take Flight	Zion Faaiuaso	For your amazing attitude to learning! You are always a delight to have in the class and you role model for all students what it is like to be a fantastic Welcome Bay Learner. Keep up the great attititude Zion! Ka mau te wehi
Take Flight	Dartagnan Witeri	Your attitude has been outstanding! You know exactly what is expected from you and you should be very proud of the way you keep in your ‘personal bubble’ all the time. You are such a pleasure to have in the class and you are a top role model to everyone around you. Ka mau te wehi
Take Flight	Anahera Adams	Your positive attitude this week has been exceptional, you are a great role model because you do the right thing at the right time for the right reason! Not only is your behaviour amazing but you are also adding simile, adjectives and aliteration in your writing. Kapai.

 Flight Path – Years  3 & 4

Mr Stirling, Miss Fly & Mrs Veronese

Flight Path	Exodus Ututaonga Tait	Your writing is so captivating. You use words like devouring, delicious, sombre, frigid. It’s a delight getting caught up in one of your exciiting stories.
Flight Path	Ava Kingsbeer	Kia Maia, stand proud of your efforts during our athletics event. You were a Karearea stepping up to participate in the 800m event, and you won! You showed determination and had a great Welcome Bay attitude.
Flight Path	Millie Pettitt	You have shown courage as you take risks with your learning. You have been able to use new Maths strategies with confidence.

Flight Deck – Years  4, 5 & 6

Mrs Hansen, Whaea Shirley, Mrs Barker & Mr Buller

Flight Deck	Hannah Mindham	You have been seeking adventure in your learning and presented an AMAZING slideshow about sustainability. Stand proud of your achievements Hannah!
Flight Deck	Gabby Nel	You were a Karearea at Athletics. It was great to see you taking part in all the events, including the optional 800m. You should be proud of your attitude.
Flight Deck	Addison Harmsworth	You flew down from the Kaimais as a Karearea arriving at our school with courage and now you’re standing proud as a Welcome Bay Learner. Kia kaha Addison!
Flight Deck	Braedan Davies	You have embraced the Welcome Bay Way at athletics. It was great to see you doing the right thing at the right time for the right reason! Kia maia!