Principal's Update
Kia ora whānau,
School Reports and Learning Conferences
As shared in the last newsletter, school reports will be sent home to families next Friday. Information about Learning Conferences, including how to book a time with your child's homeroom teacher, will be sent out shortly.
Learning Conferences provide an important opportunity to discuss your child's progress, celebrate their achievements, and identify areas of focus for the remainder of the year. We look forward to meeting with you and your child at these conferences.
Property Update
A number of improvements are scheduled for this term and next:
- Solar Panels - scheduled for installation in the upcoming school holidays
- Artificial Turf near Kōmanawa Building - 7 September (Term 3 - Week 8)
- New Shade Sails for Junior Playground - Term 3 holiday break
You may have noticed that one of the shade umbrellas near the Junior Playground has been removed. The metal structure is currently being rebuilt following damage caused by vandalism and is expected to be returned to the school today.
Unfortunately, the second umbrella was also damaged and will be removed today for repairs.
Third New Entrants Class
Our third new entrants class will open at the beginning of Term 3. This class will be taught by Elizabeth, with Nicola taking on a full-time role in the class she currently shares with Elizabeth.
If you have a child who will be starting school in Term 3 or 4, or know of someone in this situation, it would be helpful if they could be enrolled as soon as possible. This will support us with planning and ensure we are well prepared to welcome them.
Have a great weekend.
Ngā mihi
Cade
Principal / Tumuaki
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Important Dates
2026 Term Dates - Linked Here
Citizen of the Week
Moana - Year 6
Moana, you are a kind, caring and enthusiastic learner. You consistently treat others with the utmost respect, and you are an incredibly supportive friend. Thank you for always demonstrating our school values with a positive smile. Well done, Moana!
Zaria - Year 8
Zaria, you are a remarkably capable and positive member of Team Kauri. You role-model our school values, especially 'We Make a Difference', through your willingness to support our school community as a student leader. You show initiative in your leadership roles and foster genuine connections with your peers through your kind actions and words. He tauiraira koe ki ō hoa (You are a role model to your peers).
School Notices
Save the Date: Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto’s Matariki Evening
Matariki marks the start of the Māori New Year. This is a time for reflection, connection, and planning for the year ahead.
We would love to celebrate this special time with you and your whānau on Wednesday, 22nd July (the first Wednesday of Term Three) from 5:30 pm!
More details about the evening will be shared closer to the time, but please see the attached poster for a sneak peek!
40 Hour Challenge – We Need Your Help!
There are still lots of Year 5-8 students who have told us they would like to take part in this year's 40 Hour Challenge but haven't signed up yet.
Please have a chat with your child about whether they would like to be involved and, if so, help them sign up using the link below:
The 40 Hour Challenge takes place from 19–21 June and is a great opportunity for our tamariki to make a difference for children and families in the Solomon Islands.
We have made a fantastic start and have already raised $1,984 towards our school goal of $7,500. Thank you to everyone who has signed up and started fundraising so far.
If your child is not in Years 5–8 but your whānau would still like to support this important cause, donations can be made directly through our school fundraising page here:
Let's keep the momentum going and see how close we can get to our target!
40 Hours? Challenge Accepted!
Sign up. Switch off. Stand up for Pacific kids.
Winter Wellness Reminder
If your child is sick, please keep them home until they are well. This way, we can all work together to minimise the spread as much as possible.
Please call 033371404 or email office@beckenham.school.nz if your child/children are sick.
Staff will continue to promote regular washing of hands, especially before eating, along with ventilating the hubs.
Thank you for your assistance with this.
Celebrating Student Achievement - Pippa!
Trees For Survival Planting Day
Last week, we had the Trees for Survival planting day. We took a group of 29 children, from across Year 5 - 8, and travelled by bus out to a farm in Kaiapoi, and met our sponsors from Accor Hotels, the land owners and their family.
It was a beautiful day, the children worked incredibly hard, and had lots of fun. 753 plants were planted from our shade-house / Trees for Survival!
The experience was a wonderful example of our values, We Make a Difference, and We Get There Together, as students contributed positively to the environment, our wider Canterbury community and worked alongside others to restore a local area.
A special thank you to everyone involved in making the day such a success!
Staff Profiles
Welcome Kathryn Sutherland - Kōwhai Team
Hello! I'm Kathryn Sutherland. I've recently returned to Christchurch with my family after living and teaching in London for the last 23 years. I've been working at a school in Halswell since the start of this year, teaching in year 6, and I'm really looking forward to starting at Beckenham!
PTA News
Midwinter Breakfast
We’re busy organising the Midwinter Breakfast. This is taking place on Wednesday, 24th June, at 8am in the hall. Bring a bowl, a spoon and a can for the City Mission!
Readathon
Congratulations to all for another fantastic Readathon! There was loads of great reading done, some great work on collecting sponsors and fabulous costumes at the Book Character day. We raised a grand total of $5,224 for the school, ka pai tō mahi!
Bingo Night!
Tickets are available now (via the Kindo app or click here) for a fun-filled night and a chance to win some great prizes. Look out for the accompanying raffle next week, and there will also be a silent auction during the event.
The Sports Corner
Kia ora koutou,
This section of our newsletter will be dedicated to highlighting the successes and challenges our students are experiencing in sports outside of school. We love seeing our ākonga (students) showing our school values, especially We Love Challenge Nau Mau Te Wero in the community. If your child has had a sporting success that you’d like to share with our community, please email me with a short blurb and photo to: kate.mcgregor@beckenham.school.nz - We’d love to feature it in our next newsletter!
Ngā mihi nui,
Kate McGregor
Sports Coordinator
Pōhutukawa & Kauri Weekly Winter Sport: Player of the Day
Another fantastic week of Weekly Winter Sport! It has been great to see our students continuing to develop their skills, work together as teams, and represent our kura with pride each week.
Congratulations to this week's Players of the Day, who were recognised for their effort, determination, and the positive way they demonstrated our school values throughout the afternoon. We are incredibly proud of the resilience, sportsmanship, and encouragement shown by all of our students as they continue to grow in confidence and capability.
A huge thank you to our whānau and volunteers for your ongoing support and commitment. Your encouragement on the sidelines and assistance behind the scenes help make these opportunities possible for our tamariki.
Year ⅚ Flag Football - Ruby & Keira
Year ⅚ Football - Phoenix
Year ⅚ Hockey - Kit, Archie, Freya, Moana & Summer
Year ⅚ Netball - Pyper, Frankie, Florence & Zakyla
Year ⅞ Flag Football - Jeremiah & Tommy
Year ⅞ Football - Amelia & Clarel
Year ⅞ Hockey - Ben, Mitchell & Lily
Year ⅞ Netball - Mia, Hazel, Sristy, Saxton & Seb
BOT Update
Term 2 Policy Review Now Open - SchoolDocs
- Visit the website https://beckenham.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
- Enter the username (beckenham) and password (pride).
- Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
- Read the policy.
- Click the Start your review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
- Select the reviewer type.
- Enter your name (optional).
- Follow the prompts to show that you've read the topic and enter your feedback if you'd like to comment.
- Agree to the privacy statement and click “Submit review”.
If you don't have internet access, our school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form.
- Visit the website https://beckenham.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
- Enter the username (beckenham) and password (pride).
- Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
- Read the policy.
- Click the Start your review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
- Select the reviewer type.
- Enter your name (optional).
- Follow the prompts to show that you've read the topic and enter your feedback if you'd like to comment.
- Agree to the privacy statement and click “Submit review”.
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
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