It is hard to believe we are nearly completing term 1 and one-quarter of the way through the year. It seems like the year 7's have been here forever, they have settled in well and it's good to see them forming new friendships and connections.

I would like to personally thank all of our students for showing such resilience with the changes they have experienced with our teachers and some of their friends/classmates away due to COVID. It isn't easy to have different teachers or move to new rooms but at the same time, we have managed to keep the school open and tried to keep it as business as usual. Hopefully, we are getting through the worst of it. Our staff have been wonderful and need lots of praise as many of them have had to cover for colleagues, lose their release time and meet the needs of different students in their classes - I haven't heard one complaint from any of them.

Many of you will be wondering where we are at with the new school rebuild. I am hoping to share a newsletter from the team soon, but if you ever want information please refer to the website - https://www.tetatoruowairau.nz/ For many of you, it may feel that it is never going to happen but I want to reassure you that we are moving ahead with this project and things are happening!

Hopefully, you all received an email from Dan Hammond recently about our concerns around social media. This is a very important topic and we are genuinely concerned about how much access some of our students have to social media, even though many of them are younger than the specified age requirements. Our preference would be that none of our students use it, but at the end of the day, you as parents make that decision, not us. Our advice is that you monitor their screen time usage and keep checks on who they are socialising with and in what way, just as you would if they were meeting friends in person. Remember you don't open your front door and let everyone in, the same is true for social media.

Finally, enjoy your Easter break, hopefully, you all get some time off to spend with your families? We finish term one at 3pm on Thursday 14th April and return for term two on Monday 2 May. We look forward to reconnecting with you all then.

Ngā mihi,

Nicky

Replacing Maureen we were very lucky to employ Liz Webb. Liz has come to us from MBC and we all look forward to working with her. Alongside Liz, we also have Julia Brown at the front desk. Julia is who you can contact about absences, general inquiries, and school payments.

You can contact the office by email at office@bohally.school.nz or telephone at 035785219

It has been great getting so many of us involved in the Triathlon, Swimming Sports, Cricket Tournaments, Friday night volleyball, Rippa Rugby and we've even managed to squeeze in a Mufti-day.

Resilience and positive attitudes have been some of the key attributes we've noticed amongst our team this term. Lots of us have tried new things, developed new relationships and settled into life at Bohally.

In the first few weeks of term one all students competed in the annual Bohally school triathlon. With lots of sun and cheering, the atmosphere was filled with joy. As bikers and runners raced past, everybody congratulated them and was having fun.

I competed in the team races with Viliami and Kobe. I swam, Kobe biked, and Viliami completed the last leg by finishing the race with a run.

After all the races were over, our hub took a team photo, we finished off the day with a relaxing afternoon and reflections. People pushed past their limits and worked hard to finish their races, by the afternoon everybody was pretty knackered.

Lots of resilience and determination was needed by all competitors, it was clear to see lots of students displaying the school values.

Brooklyn M, Room 10

Tawhirimatea.

The Marlborough Table Tennis Association is again running junior table tennis starting Tuesday 3rd May, 2022. It will run during term 2 and 3. 4pm – 5pm Beginners and developing players. 5pm - Two player teams competition, any gender, Blenheim Indoor sports centre 50 Batty’s Road.

To register phone Debbie: 0211632140,

or e-mail: deb_e_j@hotmail.com

or Alex 0221890995 e-mail alexkennedy545@gmail.com