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Kauri End of Year Bits and Pieces Part 2

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Leavers Assembly is always a day of mixed emotions and today was no different. On one hand, we are proud to see our Year 8s graduate and, on the other, we are sad to see them go. It was lovely to share and celebrate their achievements with whānau.

Our fingers are crossed that, bar the leaver's books or camp books arriving, this will be our last blog/email for 2020 so we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.

Just a few bits and pieces below:

Year 8 Leaver's Book and Dunedin Camp Book

Our photo book orders are taking slightly longer than we expected them to. The leaver's book is yet to arrive - Year 8 families, we will contact you when these arrive. We have had half of the Dunedin Camp books arrive and are hoping the remainder may arrive tomorrow - fingers crossed!

Photo Slideshow from Graduation Assembly

If you would like a copy of this, please email Hannah - hannah.elliott@beckenham.school.nz

Year 7 Waterfight

A reminder that Year 7s are invited to bring togs, towel and 'water propelling devices' for our water fight and slip and slide tomorrow. Drink bottles make great water propelling devices. 

Kauri End of Year Bits and Pieces

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We've just come back from a really successful walk up to Victoria Park. There were lots of smiles on faces and the weather really came to the party.

Below are some key bits and pieces: 

Year 8 Pool Party

We will be seeing Year 8's very shortly! 

Final directions to the Cockfield's House on 79 Dyers Pass Road:

Take Dyers Pass Road up the hill
Continue past Cashmere Primary
Turn Left onto Hackthorn Road and find a park close to the school
Look for the sign made of tinsel to direct you in through Cashmere Primary and through to the Cockfield's House
Please do not park in the school car park. 
Pick up is at 6:00pm


Tuesday at School
Please ensure that your child comes to school with room in their bag to bring home books, art, stationery and so on. 

Kauri Trip Update

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We had an adapted trip to Corsair Bay after the weather posed some challenges. After a quick swim in the shallows, we retreated back to school for the afternoon. 

We are aware that a number of children had their phones on the trip. A few have come forward and made themselves known and we really appreciate their integrity in doing this. This afternoon, we reiterated the importance of handing your phone in at the start of the day and we appreciate you backing up this message at home. 


Gear List for Monday

  • Sturdy shoes suitable for walking

  • Morning tea and lunch

  • Water bottle

  • Sun hat

  • Warm layer

  • Personal medication, such as asthma inhaler as needed

2020 ICAS Assessments (with updated link)

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The University of New South Wales is offering your child to take part in the ICAS assessment programme. These are an optional assessment. offered to students in Year 5-8.

Entries are administered by the school. For further information, please consult the ICAS website - https://www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/educational-assessments/products/icas-assessments/. Each participant will receive a certificate and a detailed report of their performance.

Each assessment costs AUD$14.50 to enter. In order to ensure that you are paying the price we pay when we purchase them, we will invoice you once the entries have been submitted.

To enter your child, please fill in the google form. Entries are due Monday 3 August 2020.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email - hannah.elliott@beckenham.school.nz. We will add the sitting dates to the community calendar when we have confirmed exact times.