Welcome Bay School

Thanks for everyone's support with selling raffle tickets!! We have had an amazing response, and the proceeds will be going to a great cause at school.
The PTA will be selling tickets on Thursday afternoon at school if anyone is interested in buying more.

Kiwi hoops 'Have a go' Lunchtime sessions coming to WBS. FREE

What
Tauranga City Basketball coaches are coming to WBS to run the famous and FREE 'Kiwihoops - Have a go' sessions

When: Lunchtimes 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Monday 17th August 2026 - Years 1-2

Thursday 20th August 2026 - Years 3-6

Why
Open to all who wish to give basketball a go, or who love basketball and want to spend their lunchtime playing it!

How:
Tamariki need to register with their class teacher, or email Mrs Bollee on [email protected] by the end of school tommorrow Thursday 13th August.

We need to know numbers for logistical reasons, so registering is required, note: NO COST - FREE

That's a wrap for our netball teams. Saturday saw our 3 netball teams play there last games of the season.

It was fantastic to get to see some of the teams play, some superb wins, but the highlight was definitely the huge progression through the season and the smiles on everyone's faces.

That's what sport is all about at primary age it's a chance to play with your mates (or make new ones), work as a team, have fun and move your body developing skills as you go! We couldnt be prouder.

HUGE shout out to our coaches and managers who put in the mahi so the above can happen. We appreciate all you do!

Kia ora e te whānau.

WEEK AHEAD

Term 3 Week 4
Kids can ride all week 🚲🚲

Monday / Rāhina
Kickstart session 3 @ 2pm

Tuesday / Rātū
Jambus 11:30am - 3pm.
Rheumatic fever and Kiri Ora (skin health) testing
Te Mana tiki tiki 12 - 3pm

Wednesday / Rāapa
Travel smart day. Can you travel to school in a travel safe way? 🛴 🚲
Senior Kapa haka
Grandparents club.

Thursday / Rāpare
Gardening Club

Friday / Rāmere
Tamariki to wear their whare tee shirts 🟢🟡⚪️🔵🔴
Robotics Yr 5
Rheumatic fever and Kiri Ora (skin health) testing 11:30am - 1pm.

Frosty start to the day but it has turned out to be a stunner ❄️☀️
Cracking assembly to celebrate the last few weeks. Thanks to all whānau who could attend and well done to all our certificate winners as well as all the tamariki who spoke so confidently.

Please see attached newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/a0fa06c85cb6/2026-18259131

PTA UPDATE

Raffle Tickets !!
These should all be home now, get selling whanau. Ticket stubs, money, unsold tickets are due back in Wed 19 August. Remember to get in touch if you would like any extras at [email protected]

WB School PTA Meeting
Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday 25th August from 2.30 in the staffroom.

Yesterday, our Year 6 students enjoyed a visit from Tauranga Intermediate School. Three student leaders shared information about the opportunities available, introduced their school houses and vision, and answered students' questions.

All Year 6 students should have brought home an information pamphlet with key dates and enrolment information. Please see the attached flyer for details about their upcoming Open Night.

It was also great to see former Welcome Bay School student and House Leader, Zac O., confidently representing T.I.S. as a student leader!

Morena e te whānau,

🚸 New 30km/h school zone now in place 🚸

We’re pleased to let our school community know that a 30km/h speed limit is now in place outside our school during drop-off and pick-up times.

This change will help keep our tamariki, whānau and staff safer at our busiest times of day. Slower speeds mean drivers have more time to react and reduce the risk of serious harm.

Please help us keep everyone safe by:
👉 Slowing down
👉 Watching for children
👉 Being patient around crossings

We appreciate your patience and understanding 🙏🏾

Kia ora e te whānau.

WEEK AHEAD

Term 3 Week 3
Monday / Rāhina
Kickstart session 2 @ 2pm

Tuesday / Rātū
Jambus 11:30am - 3pm.
Rheumatic fever and Kiri Ora (skin health) testing
Te Mana tiki tiki 12 - 3pm

Wednesday / Rāapa
Travel smart day. Can you travel to school in a travel safe way? 🛴 🚲🚶
Tauranga Intermediate visit for Year 6 tamariki
Senior Kapa haka
Grandparents club.

Thursday / Rāpare
Gardening Club

Friday / Rāmere
Tamariki to wear their whare tee shirts 🟢🟡⚪️🔵🔴
Assembly @ 9am
Rheumatic fever and Kiri Ora (skin health) testing 11:30am - 1pm.

Have a wonderful Sunday

WB Kea year 5 Netball team had a fantastic day at the WBOP Year 5 Netball Tournament on Wednesday.

The sun was shining all day, and all the girls throughly enjoyed the opportunity to play more netball, having 5 games throughout the day.

The games were all pretty close, and we loved the opportunity to see them all develop their skills and to have so much fun doing it.

Thank you so much to Tertia F (Coach), Melissa O (Manager), Claire D (Scoresheet superstar!) and to Tauranga Netball Centre for putting on such a fantastic tournament including organising an umpire for WBS.

Finally a huge shout out to Ayla B for even after a long flight, coming down to the netball tournament to play with her team mates. Team spirit right there!