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Beckenham School Newsletter Term 3 Tuesday 26th September

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Kia ora koutou

Kia ora whānau
This is technically last Friday's newsletter which didn't get sent as I was away at the New Zealand Principal's conference.

We will send out another short newsletter this Friday on the last day of term.

Building Update:

Our hall renovation is moving along and we have been told we will have the hall back in use by the end of week 3 of next term (in time for the PTA School Disco on Friday 3rd November).

Unfortunately the renovation of the old verandah block has had significant delays, and won't be ready for the admin team and staff room to move into during these holidays. So, in order to vacate the West Hub for our returning Year 5/6 team, we are moving the admin and staffroom into the old Room 10/11 (backing onto the staff carpark). This building is currently being renovated, but we've been told we can move into that in the second week of the holidays,on Tuesday 10th October.

The exciting news that we can 100% confirm is that the Champion St teams - Year 5/6 and Y7/8, will be returning to the Beckenham site for their learning from the start of next term. The movers will be in on Wed 11th October to move all of the furniture and equipment from Champion St back to Beckenham and the teachers will be in during the second week of the holidays, preparing for the children to start in their new spaces at the beginning of next term. It's hard to believe that we have been at Champion St for a year, and that we only have three more days of busing to Champion St left! This is an appropriate time to again thank all of the parents who trusted us to make this unusual solution to our building challenges work. Our teachers and children in the Y5-8 teams have had a wonderful 12 months at Champion St and we have been very grateful to the Ministry of Education for making this site available to us.

We are really starting to see the light at the end of the building tunnel now and it is very exciting to be having all of our students back on our home site next term.

Thank you all for your continued patience as we go through the final term of building.

Ngā mihi
Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

Fri 29 Sep
Yr 7 & 8 - Technology at ChCh South (swapped from Tuesday)
Pohutukawa Yrs 5 & 6 - class outing
Final day of Term 3 - school finishes at 3pm.

Mon 16 Oct
Term 4 starts.  Classes begin at 8:55am.  Everyone at Sandwich Road site. HOORAY!

Term Dates

Click here to view 2017 and 2018 term dates.

Citizen of the Week

Julia Cornfoot - Year 4

Julia, what an amazing role model you are! You strive to do your very best in all situations and approach every learning opportunity with a 'can do attitude'. You show our Beckenham School values of 'We Care' and 'We get there Together' by offering to help those around you, whilst being a respectful, kind and considerate friend to all. You are always willing to take on extra responsibility within the hub and we know we can count on you to do the right thing. You put excellent effort into all you do and always tackle tasks with a smile that sparkles. Thank you for making our hub an amazing place to be!

Rowan Cameron - Year 1

Rowan, you are an amazing role model who consistently demonstrates our values of We love learning and Challenge.You are kind, caring and helpful. Your self management skills are wonderful. Rowan we are all so very proud of you and love having you in our Hub. Every day you come to school with a smile.  Thank you for being you and making learning fun! Tino pai Rowan.

Aarav Kumar - Year 4

Aarav, you are such a star in the Kowhai team. You have such a generous, kind, caring and thoughtful nature and you always treat your peers and teachers with respect. You approach all of your learning with enthusiasm and a wonderful can do attitude. You are an amazing self-manager who can be relied upon at all times. We really appreciate your fantastic sense of humour, your creativity and your love of football.  You are an absolute joy. Keep up the great work Aarav, tino pai!

Sharing our Learning

Ferndale Hub


This term we have been busy with our Technology learning focus - preparing for our Ferndale School Market Day.  We have been learning about the design process with having a question (what will be a good product to sell at Market Day), planning (what will we do and how), create (make), improve (can we make it any better).  We have made soap and through the process we decided to add colour as white was a little plain.  We also made bath bombs.  Our initial batch did not work, so we had to do more research and our second batch was a success!  Our market day is being held today - fingers crossed we manage to sell all our products!








School Notices

Keeping Ourselves Safe (KOS) Parent Information Meeting

Thursday 28 September 2:15pm
Years 0-6 will be learning about ‘how to keep themselves safe’ in weeks 3&4 in term 4.
The Keeping Ourselves Safe (KOS) programme focuses on helping students learn and apply a range of safety skills that they can use when interacting with others.
We will be holding a parent information meeting where Constable Ross will inform our parents of the programme and answer any questions you may have about the programme and content covered. Constable Ross will be teaching alongside our teachers and spending time in each hub.
There is also some information about the programme and a range of resources for parents on the Police website below:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/personal-and-community-advice/school-portal/resources/successful-relationships/keeping-1

At the same time, Constable Ross will be supporting our Years 7&8 children with DARE to make a Choice (Choice) drug education programme. There is information about this programme on the Police website below:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/personal-and-community-advice/school-portal/resources/healthy-body-healthy-mind/choice-year-0

Sun Hats & Sunscreen

During Term 4 students are required to wear an approved school sun hat.  Caps are not permitted.
Bucket style sun hats are available from the office for $10 each, sizes M & L.  Wide brimmed hats are available from The Warehouse for $18.
Summer is just around the corner and we're all looking forward to some warm days, barbecues, games of cricket, trips to the beach and lots of sunshine!
The Beckenham School PTA is fundraising and promoting sun safety by selling handy 50g tubes of Cancer Society SPF 30+ sunscreen.
Click on the link below to place your order and be sunsmart!
http://bit.ly/2hrlokd

Wellbeing Focus This Fortnight

Over recent weeks, we have looked at how being part of family and friendship groups supports our wellbeing. We have shared how we care for our family and our friends. We have learnt that being with family and friends requires working as a team, and using lots of communication, caring and compromise.

We have explored how good friends and family listen to each other actively. Watch this clip and practise at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWe_ogA5YCU

Each family is different, and we celebrate that difference. Many children have shared some of the special things their family do, in terms of activities or spending certain parts of the day or week together.
Ideas to reflect on or discuss at home:
What special or fun things do you do together with your family?
What matters in your family?
Who are you grateful for in your family and what do you enjoy about them? Make a point of telling them or writing a note to share your thoughts with them.

BOT News

News from the Beckenham School  Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees meets monthly.  This board is made up of elected representatives from the parent community, a staff representative, and Sandy, the Principal.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for governing the school and setting its direction, including curriculum, staff, property, health and safety, finance and administration. The board makes decisions that the principal and teachers then put in place.

Did you know there is a Board of Trustees page on the school website?  Beckenham School Board of Trustees

At our last meeting the Board confirmed the term dates for 2018.  These have been published in the school newsletter and on the school website.

We also discussed establishing an outdoor spaces working group.  A steering group is being formed with members of Board, PTA, teaching staff as we start planning for our outdoor spaces.  In the near future we will will be asking you and your families for your ideas and suggestions.   How do you want our outdoor spaces to work?

A process of consultation is about to embark on the naming of our fabulous new buildings.  We plan to have an official opening and blessing once all the buildings are finished.  Save the date - 15 December 2017.

Thank you to everyone who responded to the Learning Conference surveys.  Your feedback is so valuable as we look at our processes and how we respond to our learning community.

With the upcoming Board of Trustee elections, we invite parents to take this opportunity to think about standing for the Board.  It is a wonderful opportunity to work with other people who are passionate about making Beckenham School a fantastic place for our children to thrive and grow.  Feel free to look at the Beckenham school website for more information, or approach any current BOT members and we will happily share our experience with you.

PTA News

Beckenham Tea Towels


You should have received a flyer in your child's bag, about the PTA Tea towel fundraiser. These beautiful tea towels will be available by advance order only, for just $10 each. To order, click here. Orders need to be received by the end of the term, Friday 29th Sept.

Spellathon




Tip Top A & P Show Fundraiser

Spring is in the air & it is nearly that magical time again to shift some ice cream! In just TWO months time the PTA will undertake the annual Tip Top A & P Show Fundraiser.
For the last FIVE years we have been lucky enough to sell Tip Top packaged ice creams at the A & P Show across the three days it is open. This year the dates are: Wed 15th- Fri 17th NOV (Canterbury Anniversary, Public Holiday)
We provide the labour & in exchange we keep the profit on every ice cream sold. Over one hot Show Week we have managed to raise $13,000 profit. Last year the weather gods were unkind but we still managed to raise a profit of $7,500.
We have had an amazing Tip Top TEAM full of enthusiastic helpers but need to replace those whose children have left for high school or are not available this year.
We can’t do this alone- there's lots of ways you can help, we NEED YOU. Click on this link: https://goo.gl/forms/Bpl7IC7CwoFg0WLz1

You may be lucky enough to mix with the ‘rich & famous’ OR simply enjoy some fun in the sun! We look forward to working with you this year. THANKS-Funds raised will go into the 'Outdoor Spaces' pot!

THANKS

Thanks to AIR RESCUE COMMUNITY SERVICES for approving our grant application for the installation & replacement of one Basketball System & three Netball Systems.
The Basketball Hoop has been installed, BIG thanks to Wayne, Jeremy, Joe, Mike, Phil & Shaun  for assisting with the installation- it was a mission.
All ready for our Senior students return next term- watch out Steve Adams!



Register here for Weetbix Tryathlon

Community Notices

(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)

BOSCO

BOSCO currently has two positions available - please view the full job details HERE. Some hours are negotiable, please contact Yvette on 027 645 6632 or via email manager@bosco.org.nz.

Mental Health Awareness Week 9 - 15 October

Mark it in your calendar: Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is on 9-15 October and the theme is Nature is Key!
MHAW is during the school holidays so our colouring competition is the perfect activity to download, print and give to your child to help them experience the joy and wonder of being in nature.
How to enter the competition:
Download and print copies of our colouring competition to give your child.
Ask them to head outside and draw what they see, smell and hear in the keyhole.
Ask them to write down what their favourite thing to do outside is, and why.
Post entries to: Mental Health Foundation, PO Box 10051, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446.
Or scan and email entries to: MHAW17@mentalhealth.org.nz with the subject line "Colouring Competition Entry".

Science Alive School Holiday Programme

Get Connected!
A fun two hour holiday programme about electricity.
"Get Connected" to Christchurch city centre and the rebuild.
Then "Get Connected" to electricity through circuit building and design.
When: 3rd, 4th and 5th of October.
Price: $18 per child
Click the link below to book for the programme.
Get Connected for 7-9 year olds.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/get-connected-juniors/christchurch
Get Connected for 10-13 year olds.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/get-connected-seniors/christchurch
Presented by Science Alive in partnership with Ōtākaro.

Spanish Language & Culture Week

Everyone is invited to enjoy a week of language, dance and cooking workshops, games, talks on Latin American culture, Story telling and Movie night in Spanish.
Get ready to enjoy the Spanish  Language and Culture Week this month.
For more information, contact us: aha.canterbury@gmail.com

American Football Canterbury

WHERE: Marshland Domain, Prestons Road (Prestons Subdivision)
WHEN:   Term 4, October 20th - December 8th | 8 Week Competition
AGES:    10 - 14
REGISTRATIONS DUE: Before October 1st, 2017
How can I register? Either by form attached or fill out this digital form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QciCHh6m2sbQvXnZulzOoqjbFcBhsKAKYHmQ30AQAMA/edit
Or simply email American Football Canterbury: americanfootballcanterbury@gmail.com or
Contact our Junior Football Manager: Mason Shaw 0273913287
Teams/Players can be registered separately! Get in quick as interest is high. The competition will be capped at 12 Teams.
Subs are $20 per player for the entire 8 Week tournament

JUNIOR TRIATHLON TRAINING TERM 4

Do you have children or students that are keen on triathlon? Canterbury Triathlon run a triathlon programme for 10 years+ children over the summer terms. There are two coached sessions per week (Thursday afternoon & Sunday morning) teaching kids specific triathlon skills and building fitness over all three sports.
The programme will include sessions at Pegasus so is an ideal preparation for the Primary Schools Triathlon at the end of November.
For more details visit http://www.canterburytriclub.co.nz/junior-programme/ 

YMCA After School Recreation Programmes

Term 4 Enrol now!
The YMCA Christchurch offers a wide range of after school recreational activities to cater for those of all ages and abilities, during school term time.
Miniball & Basketball
Get your child involved and see them develop skills, friendships and a team spirit while also staying fit and healthy.
Gymnastics & Dance
Both programmes are designed to help children develop their motor skills, confidence, balance and body awareness.
 All programmes are $95 a term.  To enrol pop in and see us at 13a Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall, or for further information and online booking go to www.ymcachch.org.nz/children/recreation/

Aquagym

459 Cashel Street, Ph: 3810299.  Learn to Swim & Coaching.  Book now for October Holidays and Term 4.  Leaders in Aquatic Education.  info@aquagym.co.nz


rockitCHCH

My name is Danial Neale and I am the owner of rockitCHCH, a local private musical tuition school.
I specialise in teaching Guitar, Drums, Bass and Ukulele .
I currently have some time slots available and I am looking for new students of any level, beginner to advanced.
My lessons generally run for 20 or 40 mins but I am flexible with times and pricing.
If you are interested in learning a musical instrument, from a contemporary perspective in a fun, safe and relaxing home environment, contact me now!
For more information please check out:
Website: www.rockitchch.com

Celebration of New Zealand Chinese Language

Since 2014 , New Zealand Chinese Language Teachers Association Canterbury and the Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury in cooperation with Rewi Alley Chinese School and the Confucius Classroom at Christchurch Boys’ High School have organised the Chinese Immersion Day/Celebration of New Zealand Chinese Language Week every year, in order to lift the profile of Chinese language and culture in Christchurch.
We warmly welcome you and your family to attend this year’s event to enjoy the Chinese lion dance, music performances, followed by a variety of  Chinese language and cultural activities including martial arts, calligraphy, paper cutting, Chinese painting, Chinese folk dance, and fun language workshops etc.
The event will be held on Sunday 29 October, 2017 at 1.30pm at Christchurch Boys High School/School Hall.
Please find the attached poster for more details. Please RSVP by Thursday 19 October 2017. There are two ways to register. You can EITHER:
Click the below link to register through EventBrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/chinese-immersion-day-tickets-37906519420
 OR RSVP to MS Feng: FengH@staff.cbhs.school.nz

DIVA RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Rhythmic Gymnastics is a combination of ballet, dance and gymnastics that uses handheld apparatus like the ribbon, hoop, clubs and ball.
 It is great for confidence, strength and flexibility. We emphasise fun and fitness it is fantastic for developing co-ordination. We have classes for girls ages 4 and above for recreational and competitive classes.
We run classes for nationals levels 1-10, group pre-international, junior and senior international grades where gymnasts can compete for club, Canterbury and New Zealand teams. There is a high level of coaching available to all, I am the head coach and teach all levels from recreational through to world cup rep senior international.
So if you are looking for fun, friends and fitness or a shot at top level gymnastics Diva RG is the place to attend.
We are based at The NZ Institute of Sport building in the main gymnasium at 66b Wharenui Road, Riccarton. Please contact Bianca for more information at
divargc@gmail.com
or call/text 027 521 7220.
We currently have spaces in recreational, pre-comp classes, group and competition grades, both national and international.



Girls' Cricket

Calling all girls interested in CRICKET this summer.  St Albans Cricket Club have all girl's teams available for years 4-8 and are looking now for players for the 2017 -2018 season.
For more information email tegan@stalbanscricket.co.nz or call/text 0273391340

Beckenham School Newsletter Friday 8th September 2017

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Kia ora koutou

The term is clearly racing by - so much so that we realised today that we didn't send out the newsletter last Friday. Here it is... enjoy!

Learning Conference Feedback

Thank you to everyone who has given feedback on the Learning Conferences. Today (Monday) is the final day for feedback, so if you still want to have your say, please click here and complete the feedback form. We will use this information to support our next steps with this process.

Building Update

Slow progress seems to be the order of the day at the moment! However, this is not changing the fact that our Champion St classes will DEFINITELY be returning to Beckenham from the start of Term 4. So only three weeks left of catching buses every day! Hooray! We are working with a moving company to shift most of the Champion st resources back to Beckenham in the second week of the holidays. However, we will be looking for offers of help from parents who have a trailer, to pick up some really bulky items like picnic tables and benches, ideally during the last week of this term. If you can help, please call Jacky or email her at office@beckenham.school.nz

Ngā mihi nui
Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

Wed 13 Sep
Board of Trustees Meeting, staffroom, 6pm. All Welcome

Thu 14 Sept
Cashmere High Testing Day.

Mon, 18 Sep
South Zone Speech Competition. 6:30 - 8:00pm at Cashmere Primary School

Mon, 25 Sep
Koru Olympia Gym trips

Wed 27 Sep
PTA Meeting, 7:30-9:30, Staffroom

Fri 29 Sep
Final day of Term 3

Term Dates

Click here to view 2017 and 2018 term dates.

Citizen of the Week

Felix, you are an exemplary citizen in the Kauri whānau, demonstrating our school kete values in bucket loads every day at school. You have a strong sense of what is right and hold high expectations of yourself; integrity, empathy and good manners are embedded in your character. Felix, you are keen to get involved in extracurricular activities and often offer to help others when you recognise a need. You demonstrate a genuine curiosity and desire to learn and show pride in your achievements. Thank you for the contributions you make to our learning community. 

Sharing our Learning

Kauri Team

Last Wednesday, 70 bleary eyed, yet excited, Year 7 & 8 children gathered at 6:20am to embark on a day that put ‘We Love Challenge’ into action. 90 minutes later our bus emerged on the other side of the cloud that had descended over Canterbury, into a sparkling blue sky day, surrounded by the snowy slopes of Mount Hutt. What an awesome day we had. A 90 minute lesson set the foundation for a day of skill development. Persistence, practise and a positive attitude reaped rewards, whether that was on the beginners’ slope, venturing up the chairlift for the first time or exploring new slopes. Our able and willing parent helpers allowed for a day where everyone could meet challenge at their level. As the bus arrived back at school 12 hours later, 70 tired yet happy children descended, full of stories to share from their day of challenge on the slopes. 

By spending Years 7 & 8 at Beckenham School, you open the door on many adventures. Adventures where everyone gets to take part. We encourage the children to seize opportunities, rather than let opportunities pass them by. Our day at Mt Hutt was just one example of this.



Kowhai Team

Netball

We have had a very successful season of netball in the Kowhai team. We managed to put together 2 teams this year, the Beckenham A team and the Beckenham B team. All the children have had a great experience and have hugely improved their netball skills throughout the winter. Well done to all those children and a big thank you to Jacqui Cooper, Huriana Timothy and Rebecca Carr who helped to coach the 2 teams. We could not have done it without you. Thank you also to all the parents who came and supported the teams even on some very cold and wintery days!


Calendar Art

Wow, what an amazing effort the children have been putting into their calendar art. Each home group has taken a different spin on creating a calendar masterpiece. The children have taken ownership of a their art to create a piece they can be really proud of. We hope you enjoy them!


Inspiration Stations:

Every morning in the Kowhai hub children are learning through different challenges and play. These challenges allow us to be metacognitive (that means thinking about our thinking) as we think deeply about how we are using our thinking skills to solve problems and be creative. All our activities are based around a theme of Change. These activities include:

  • Investigating how games and toys have changed over time
  • Researching geological and historical change.
  • Creating cars and making changes to our designs.
  • Changing shapes through tangrams.
  • Creating costumes of the future .
  • Upcycling junk.
  • Exploring maps.
  • Creating transformers.

Ask us about what we are learning in our inspiration stations. You will be amazed!

Kids In Town

This week both the Koru and the Kowhai Kapa Haka groups performed at the Art Gallery as part of the Kids In Town programme. Sherrilee and the Kapa Haka groups all put on an amazing performance and there was a fantastic turnout of friends and family which was great to see. It was such a wonderful experience for the children and very exciting too!


School Notices

We have the opportunity to apply for a grant to support families who feel stretched to cover some extra schooling costs, including uniform, stationery, additional tuition (eg music lessons) and camps.

If you would be interested in us applying on your behalf, please complete this brief form (https://goo.gl/forms/77FQinMfFtnJ9hNY2) by Friday, 15 September, and Vicki from the office will be in touch.

Term dates 2018.  

There was an error in the original dates published.  In 2018 Labour day is Monday October 22nd and Christchurch Anniversary day is Friday November 16th. Click here to find the 2018 dates on the school website.

Wellbeing Focus This Fortnight

Over recent weeks, we have looked at how being part of family and friendship groups supports our wellbeing. We have shared how we care for our family and our friends. We have learnt that being with family and friends requires working as a team, and using lots of communication, caring and compromise.

We have explored how good friends and family listen to each other actively. Watch this clip and practise at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWe_ogA5YCU

Each family is different, and we celebrate that difference. Many children have shared some of the special things their family do, in terms of activities or spending certain parts of the day or week together.
Ideas to reflect on or discuss at home:
What special or fun things do you do together with your family?
What matters in your family?
Who are you grateful for in your family and what do you enjoy about them? Make a point of telling them or writing a note to share your thoughts with them.

Keeping Ourselves Safe (KOS) Parent Information Meeting

Thursday 28 September 2:15pm
Years 0-6 will be learning about ‘how to keep themselves safe’ in weeks 3&4 in term 4.
The Keeping Ourselves Safe (KOS) programme focuses on helping students learn and apply a range of safety skills that they can use when interacting with others.
We will be holding a parent information meeting where Constable Ross will inform our parents of the programme and answer any questions you may have about the programme and content covered. Constable Ross will be teaching alongside our teachers and spending time in each hub.
There is also some information about the programme and a range of resources for parents on the Police website below:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/personal-and-community-advice/school-portal/resources/successful-relationships/keeping-1

At the same time, Constable Ross will be supporting our Years 7&8 children with DARE to make a Choice (Choice) drug education programme. There is information about this programme on the Police website below:

BOT News

Have you wondered what the Board of Trustees do, or thought it might be a way for you to contribute to our school?  Here's a few thoughts from current Board member Rachele Allan.

In 2014 I was elected to the Board and have enjoyed a very eventful time; the achievements have been spectacular.  Look around and you almost see a revamped school with beautiful and well functioning learning spaces.  Inside the classrooms our children are privileged to amazing learning opportunities; literacy, numeracy, reading, culture, music, sport that all support a journey for our future leaders.

As a Board member I'm not involved with the day to day running of the school; that is left to Sandy and her team of experts.  Our role on the Board is to provide direction and be constructive in our involvement to focus on "every student achieving their highest possible educational potential".  We support our teaching staff and students through decision making and planning. We are responsible for making sure that the budgets are maintained and have roles in supporting and advocating for our school.  Skills such as communication, planning, finance are useful, as are a collaborative and team focused approach to meetings and issues resolution.

I am a passionate Beckenham School supporter but my priorities have changed and I won't be standing in the election at the end of the year.  We have about 10 meetings a year and some preparation time is also required.  In all probably maximum about 4 hours a month.  Not a huge commitment for incredible rewards and satisfaction.  I am very proud of the achievements the Board has made in recent times and I hope that some of you might consider putting your name forward.

There is always reluctance to stand for something in case you don't win or get elected, and I know that being a trustee isn't for everyone.  However if you have the skills (or recognise these skills in someone else), I would challenge you to stand despite the potential outcome, win or lose.  From the other side I can promise it's pretty concerning being on the Board and wondering if there will be enough people to have an election!  Don't worry about not knowing what to do; the School Trustees Association has plenty of resources and training to help you through; here is a short video on what it's all about (http://www.trustee-election.co.nz/).

If you'd like to know more please get in touch with any of the current Board members - http://www.beckenham.school.nz/index.php/people/board-of-trustees.

Congratulations

Roxy Murfin and Jimmy Middleditch have been selected to represent Canterbury in football. They will play in a tournament against 21 other South Island teams in October. It's a huge achievement for both these players who trialled against strong competition to be selected.

Training is three times a week for the next six weeks, so a big commitment to their sport.
Roxy Murfin placed third in the Canterbury Primary Schools fencing competition last weekend.

PTA News

ASB Summer Starter

We have created a Beckenham School Team for the ASB Summer Starter on Sunday 26 November. Beckenham School will receive 50c per KM for every person from the school community that joins our school team and participates in the ASB Summer Starter. So get your friends, family, neighbours and work mates signed up through the Beckenham School Team. 10km, 4km and Kids 1.5km Dash, Duck & Dive options. Adults $20, 10-15 years $10, under 9s $5, 1.5km option $15. The perfect way to fundraise for our new outfit spaces! How many children will we spot wearing their house tops on the day?
http://bit.ly/2vgIuvK

Beckenham Tea Towels

You should have received a flyer in your child's bag, about the PTA Tea towel fundraiser. These beautiful tea towels will be available by advance order only, for just $10 each. To order, click here. Orders need to be received by the end of the term, Friday 29th Sept.


Staff Profile - Michelle Maule

Kia ora koutou. This will be my 22nd year teaching and almost all of it at Beckenham School! Yes I love being here! Every year is different and there have been many varied roles and opportunities at Beckenham that have enabled me to be challenged and continuously learning.  I am married to Simon, who is a mortgage broker, and we have a 13 year old son, Ruben, who has been at Beckenham for 8 years and has now just started Cashmere High School as a Year 9. My mother was a Solomon Islander and my father is from England so we have a rich cultural background. Simon, Ruben and I live in one of the most amazing places in the world, Governors Bay. At the end of the day, we love feeling like we are going on holiday when we drive over the hill. It is an incredibly peaceful place and we all love walking in the hills and playing basketball together. Recently my school focus has been on creating a culture of wellbeing, supporting our staff to develop strategies for increased wellbeing and explicitly teaching wellbeing practices to empower our children and to ensure learning is optimal. I have participated in Mindfulness training (Pause, Breathe, Smile) and support the wellbeing team at school. I am also about to embark on study in Positive Psychology/Education and Strengths Based Practice.


Rebekah Stoop

Kia ora Beckenham whanau. I grew up in the rural town of Balclutha, studied in Dunedin then started my teaching career in Kaitangata, another small rural town. I have thoroughly enjoyed my shift to Christchurch which I now call home. I love the diversity of this city where I can get out for nature walks (with my dog, Polly), go fishing, enjoy the beaches or embrace the real hustle and bustle of the great restaurants and retail therapy. I am very passionate about teaching, and focus on ensuring the children having a wonderful time at school, enjoy learning and working together as a team. I am so excited to be moving into our flash new learning environment, as I believe it will give the children even greater opportunities to learn and grow as a team. I am proud to be a part of this lovely change for Beckenham.


Community Notices

(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)

NEW MEMBERS & COACHING OPPORTUNITIES BECKENHAM TENNIS CLUB

Beckenham Tennis Club Motto is to be family friendly our goal is for families to play tennis together
We are open for NEW members to play tennis.

•             Registration interest on our new web site:  www.beckenhamtennisclub.co.nz
•             Pee Wee Junior First Day Saturday 28 October 8.30am (already had some coaching), 9.30am class for beginners.
•             Junior/Intermediate TEAMS (children can serve a ball) coaching for two weeks in September prior to school holidays.

•             ADULT – EASY TENNIS COACHING for beginner adults coming back into tennis or learning.  Tuesday morning group or Saturday afternoon (after 4pm).

HAVE A GO DAY sponsored by Canterbury Tennis – Sat & Sunday the 2nd and 3rd September for all people interested in trying out tennis = 1-4pm
Will have spot prizes and Sausage Sizzle

Contact: Leanne Dunbar cell 0275 316 026 landline ph 9606021

Do you have no time after school with all your child's activities to be able to fit in swimming lessons?  Well you aren't alone!  MAC's & Bumble Bees Swim School  are running an intensive holiday programme that will help with this issue.  Get your swimming tuition in over 5 consecutive days and make great progress quickly.
Dates:  Monday 9th - Friday 13th October
Times:  9am - 3pm (Bumble Bees) & 1.30pm - 5pm (MAC's).  All lessons are 30 minutes long
Cost:  $75.00

Call Louise now on 332 4671 or email bees.swim@xtra.co.nz to book in.


Expect Trains

KiwiRail ytains will be running both day and night on the rail line from the 15th September.

The rail line has been closed since the November earthquake and we need to make sure people have not become complacent around the railway.
Your local school or home may not be located next to the rail line but at some point you and your family or friends will no doubt use a rail crossing on their travels.

Our key safety messages are:

  • Always expect trains from either direction and at any time
  • If you are in a car, always slow down as you’re approaching a level crossing and be prepared to STOP
  • Look out for trains, and obey signs and signals
  • Stay off railway tracks. Only cross the railway at approved railway level crossing points.


Port Hills Athletics

Registration days:
Sunday 17 th September 2-4pm
Wednesday 20 th September 6-7pm
Clubrooms Hansen Park, Opawa
Info: T&F Club Captain
Sarah Clapp
gandsclapp@gmail.com
WWW.PORTHILLS@ORG.NZ


Christchurch Vegan Expo

Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Harvard Ave, Wigram.
10am – 4:30 pm
Sunday, October 8, 2017

Studies have shown eating excess meat is causing health issues, so whether you are looking at reducing your meat intake by including Meatless Mondays into your family’s diet, or if you already eat a wide range of vegetarian/vegan meals, you will find something at the 2017 Christchurch Vegan Expo to interest you.

Enjoy great vegan food, watch top veggie chefs display their cooking secrets, learn about vegetarian living and enjoy celebrating cruelty-free, pro-planet lives with Christchurch’s vegetarian and vegan community. Whether you are vegetarian or not, you will love the variety of foods and entertainment on offer, which includes a special kid’s zone and bouncy castle.

Eftpos and plenty of free parking will be available.
Kids free (12 and under), adults $5 (tickets available on the door).

More info: veganexpo.org.nz 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/666845676847643/

New Zealand Football and Mainland’s action-packed holiday football programme is a great way for young players to have fun and develop their football skills at the same time.

Available from one to three consecutive days per week.
Suitable for children aged 7-14 years old. Children will be placed in groups relative to their age and ability
Girls only sessions also available (numbers permitting).
Each session includes skill-based training, so kids can learn the tricks and techniques to become better players. There are also plenty of chances to play football games in a fun environment, and experience the thrill of putting those skills into practice.
Keen to play? Click here to register

Starfish Swim School

Bookings for the October holiday program
are now open!
Week one:
2 nd – 6 th October
Week two:
9 th – 13 th October.
Cost is $62 for the week or $105 for both weeks.
Email: info@starfishswimschool.co.nz
Or phone us at: 03 3381795
2 Nash Road, Halswell



Book Club Issue 6 is now available.  visit  https://bookclub.scholastic.co.nz/ to order

CASPA

CASPA is now accepting enrolments for the up and coming October Holiday Programme, please book online via caspa.aimyplus.com or call 03 3499260

Meet in the Middle, Sunday 15 October 

Celebrate the opening of Te Ara Ōtākaro, the Avon Trail, by joining the walk or ride along the river from New Brighton or the City to Kerrs Reach for a grand family fun day, with a regatta, kids activities, food and live entertainment. For details: www.middle.nz


Weekly Writing Classes - for years 4-13.  8 Saturdays each term from 10am - 12pm at Hagley College.
To register go to : http://www.schoolforyoungwriters.org/

Kiwi Volley 

Holiday Fun programme for year 7 & 8 students takes place on 11th, 12th and 13rd October 2017, between 9am and 12pm at St. Margaret's College, Cost: $60 per person. These sessions are full of fun and they include a mini tournament. Complete beginners are welcome! Players will learn all the basic skills, meet other Volleyball players and have a ton of fun!
 Register at:  https://www.canterburyvolleyball.org/kiwivolleyball-holiday-programme

Kids Karate Classes

Help your child build confidence, self-control, and a healthy body and mind through a traditional martial art. Port Hills Karate supports a safe, caring and respectful learning environment at Christchurch South Intermediate.
Principal Instructor, Dan Jakes has been training in karate for over thirty years. Dan holds a third degree black belt and is a former National Champion and NZ Representative. Dan has twenty years of coaching experience and is also a qualified teacher.
For more information:
Visit: http://www.porthillskarate.nz/
Phone: 03 3665058 or 021 408036
Email: dan@sanctuaryhealth.co.nz



Beckenham School Newsletter, Friday 30 June 2017

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Kia ora koutou

Teacher Only Day - Monday 24th July. Term 3 will begin on Tuesday 25th July

We will start Term 3 with the opening of our second new building at 8:00am on Tuesday 25th July!

We will meet on Beckenham Park, near the new eastern building and have an opening ceremony. Following that, there will be an opportunity for everyone to look through the new building. The Champion St buses will still leave at the normal time of 8:40am.

During the final week of this term, our classes will be starting to deconstruct and pack. If you have an hour or two to spare in the next week, you may want to offer your help to one of our teachers, with removing art from the walls or packing a box. They will be able to identify if they have any jobs they would like help with.

During the first week of the holidays, the admin block will be emptied and all of the office and senior leadership team will be moving (for Term 3) to the Sandwich Road end of the western building. In the second week of the holidays, the Ferndale satellite class, and all our Year 3/4 Kowhai Team will be moved into the new eastern building. Our New Entrant classes will be moved into what has been Hub 8/9.

We are likely to be looking for a few parents (no children sorry) to assist with moving on Monday 17th July. We will send an email out to confirm this during the second week of the holidays.

This is a very exciting and busy time. Thank you all for your understanding and support.

Kind regards

Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

Tue July 4
Year 0-4 Cross Country Zones at Hillview School. 11am - 2.00pm

Thu July 6
Yr 5-8 Showcase at Hillview Christian School. 7-8:30pm

Fri 7 July
Winter sport for years 5-8
Last day of Term 2 - school finishes at 3.00pm

Mon 24 July
Teacher only day.  SCHOOL CLOSED

Tue 25 July
Term 2 starts.  Classes start at 8:55am
8am Opening Ceremony for second new building.  This will happen on the park side of the new building.

Fri 28 July
Winter Sport for years 5-8

Mon 31 July
Zone Winter Tournament - yrs 5-8 at Hagley Park. 11am-3pm

Wed 2 August
Strum, Strike, Blow practice at Horncastle Arena. 9am-3pm
Strum, Strike, Blow performance.  7pm at Horncastle Arena

Thu 3 August
Year 7/8 Open Evening at Sandwich Road site. 7-8:30pm

Term Dates

Click here to view 2017 term dates.

Citizen of the Week

Harvey Graham - Year 3

Harvey, you are such a calm and positive student in our hub. You are extremely popular among your peers due to your smiley, happy nature and your great sense of fun. You are also an amazing role model, always working hard to produce your very best work and when the learning is challenging, you show great perseverance and persistence which enables you to make steady progress in all areas of learning. We love having you in the Kowhai team, Harvey. You rock!

Imedha Hettiweediya

Imedha, you are such an enthusiastic learner who consistently displays the school value, 'We love challenge' by everything a go and always putting in 100%. You are an incredible role model for others at school especially in the way that you respect others, act with kindness. You are an active learner who is always willing to take on extra responsibilities like being a Junior School leader and you fulfill these roles with honesty and reliability.  You constantly 'make a difference' by supporting those around you, both in and out of the hub. You have a huge heart and 'care' about everyone's wellbeing. We just love having you in Kowhai Whanau! Ka pai!

Sharing our Learning

Kowhai Team

MAD time in Kowhai is Make A Difference time and a group of children have been making a difference by learning Italian.

We have been learning simple greetings and phrases, as well as the names for people, animals, clothing and colours. We have also been exploring Italy through the magic of Google Maps and Streetview.



On Tuesday two parents, Ravil and Amanda Atlas, who are both opera singers, visited to tell us about Italian opera, and what it was like living in Italy. Amanda sang Il Mio Babbina Caro, by Puccini. Then Ravil taught us to sing Funiculi, Funicula. Finally they sang a duet together.

We learnt about different opera voices, and what it is like to learn a new language. They also demonstrated some of the dance moves they use in opera to simulate dying! That was really fascinating.



On Friday another parent, Esther Vallero, who is from Torino in northern Italy, is coming in to help us make authentic Italian pizza. We are all so excited.

Thank you so much for sharing your unique knowledge with us. It has been a wonderful cultural experience. Now we are all so keen to visit Italy!
Grazie mille. Grazie per averci cantato.  Grazie per averci aiutato a imparare a fare la pizza.

School Notices

Year 5-8 ShowCase at Hillview Christian School 7-8:30pm

Please remember to come along to this exciting evening of performance and celebration of learning from Years 5-8.
We will also have our new House Shirts on sale that evening.

Congratulations

The following children were successful in their auditions for places in ensembles/choirs in the Christchurch Schools Music Festival:

Jamie Bennett   Selected for: Concert Band - Electric Bass
Sadie McLoughlin Selected for: Senior Choir
Walter McLoughlin Selected for: Junior Choir
Bella Reddecliffe Selected for: Orchestra - Viola
Paolo Reid Selected for: Orchestra - Cello
Tom Woodhouse Selected for: Concert Band - Trumpet
Daisy York Selected for: Concert Band - Clarinet

WELLBEING DEFINITION AND NEXT STEPS 



Why is wellbeing important, and why now?

The Christchurch Earthquakes have resulted in extra stress for many people, and this has generated interest in how each of us can manage, improve and protect our wellbeing during everyday life, as well as in times of high stress.  Higher levels of Mental Health (MH) and wellbeing are associated with:
  • Fewer symptoms of depression
  • Less procrastination and more self-control
  • Better academic engagement and results
  • Reduced risk of illness
  • Stronger social-emotional skills
  • Stronger community involvement
*Data from Lucy Hone Presentation to School Leaders Network (March 2017) & mind.org.uk

THEREFORE:
If we can help ourselves and our children to understand and develop strategies that increase wellbeing, we can help achieve the above...and better prepare everyone for times of stress. Of course, this means we need to create a shared understanding of what wellbeing is.


Our staff and wellbeing leaders have been drafting a definition for mental health and wellbeing, in child friendly language. To guide us, we have used:  Te Whare Tapa Wha, Martin Seligman's PERMA model, the NZ Curriculum and research from Lucy Hone (a Christchurch psychologist specialising in school and organisation wellbeing).

We would value your feedback...

We are pleased to share our draft definition with you and we would value your feedback. Please read the draft definition and click on the following link Wellbeing Google Form with your feedback on; the wording and anything else you would like us to consider in our definition before Thursday 6th July.

Beckenham’s DRAFT Wellbeing definition:
We have linked the definition to our school values. (We Care, We Get there Together, We Love Learning, We Love Challenge & We Make a Difference)
  • I think and talk about my feelings. I am starting to understand how my feelings affect my well being. (We Care, We Love Learning)
  • I can talk about what matters to me and why. (We Care, We Make a Difference)
  • I do the things I love, and try to get better at them. (We Love Learning, We Love a Challenge)
  • I can be a good friend and family member. I care for others. (We Care. We Get There Together)
  • I belong and contribute to various groups (this may include family, neighbourhood, team and school, sports teams, dance clubs, bands etc). (We Get There Together)
  • I have a ‘can do’ attitude in life and learning. I can bounce back from challenges. (We Love Learning, We Love a Challenge)
  • I keep myself well with food, movement and sleep. (We Care, We Make a Difference)
Many thanks, The Wellbeing Team

Lost Property

The lost property box is full to overflowing.  As per usual this will be emptied on the last day of this term and any unnamed items will be donated to the PTA uniform shop.  Please check this bin out if you are missing items of school clothing.

Dental Care over the School Holidays

The Community Dental Service will operate an emergency service over the school holidays.
This service is to provide relief of pain only and will not undertake ‘routine’ treatment. The service will be available each working day from 8:45am until 12:30pm from the Hillmorton Community Clinic, Sylvan Street, Christchurch for the following times: Monday, 10th July to Friday, 14th July 2017 (excluding weekends) and Monday, 17th July to Friday, 21st July 2017 (excluding weekends) This service will operate by appointment only and if we are unable to see your child, alternative options will be given. If your child has dental pain as a result of an accident please contact your dentist in the first instance. You can phone and make an appointment for the emergency clinic by ringing 0800 846 983.

PTA News


Please go to  Evening of Style to order tickets:  

Sports News

South and South East Netball Trial

This week, six girls from the Kauri Hub attended the South/South East Zone Netball Trials.  Olivia Cochrane and Shakira Radnoty were among the ten children selected to go through to the second round of trials. Tino pai, girls! Congratulations to Bella Reddecliffe, Tilly Harris, Amelia Cannon and Amelia Cunningham for participating in the trial and giving their all. There has been exceptional feedback around how you all conducted yourselves at the trials.

Junior Cross Country


Well done to everyone who participated yesterday in the junior cross country, There were a lot of happy and tired faces at the finish line! A big thank you to all our helpers and to our supporters who cheered the children on - it makes a real difference having an enthusiastic crowd.
The following students have qualified for the Zones cross country event which is held at Hillview Christian School on Tuesday 4th July from 11am-2pm.

Staff Profiles

Last week we were thrilled to have a flying visit from Amanda McLean (currently on maternity leave) and her 4 1/2 month old son, Arthur. Amanda was teaching in our New Entrant team in Hub 10/11 last year and when she visited last week, she and Arthur were swamped by adoring children who were so pleased to see Amanda and wanted to get to know Arthur. It is their first visit to Christchurch since Arthur was born in February, as they have moved to Auckland for a year.


Community Notices

(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)

Aquagym:

Learn to Swim  & Coaching
July Holiday Courses  & Term 3
• Fabulous Instructors
• Warm all year round
• Small Classes
BOOK NOW !
459 Cashel St    Ph:381- 0299     info@aquagym.co.nz
Leaders in Aquatic Education

YMCA After School Recreation Programmes Term 3 Enrol now!

The YMCA Christchurch offers a wide range of after school recreational activities to cater for those of all ages and abilities, during school term time.

Miniball & Basketball
Get your child involved and see them develop skills, friendships and a team spirit while also staying fit and healthy.
Gymnastics & Dance
Both programmes are designed to help children develop their motor skills, confidence, balance and body awareness.

All programmes are $95 a term.  To enrol, pop in and see us at 13a Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall, or for further information and online booking go to www.ymcachch.org.nz/children/recreation/

CASPA Holiday Programme 

Enrolments are open either via our website caspa.org.nz or call our CASPA office on 03 3499260





Canvas Bag Drama School South Brighton!

Is your child dramatic? Do they love dressing up and acting out stories?
From Term 3 Canvas Bag Drama School are running 2 classes for children at St Luke’s Church Hall, 212 Pine Ave..
There are limited places available. So be in quick.

Thumbelina: 5 -7 years (Thursdays 3.30-4.30)
Starfleet Class: 8-12 years (Thursdays 4.30 –5.30)

Our classes combine a structured fun-filled social environment with extensive use of improvisation and role-play to develop positive feelings of self-worth and the ability to confidently express thoughts and feelings.
Classes are run by a qualified drama teacher - Gina Fowler
Please enquire at g.fowler.atsltd@gmail.com or 022 351 2519 or check out our web page for more information.
www.canvasbag.nz


Beckenham School Newsletter 16th June 2017

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Kia ora koutou

I was so excited about sending out the building update yesterday that I forgot to send out the last fortnight's newsletter so here it is now...

Check out the latest building update if you haven't already read it here.

Teachers are busy writing reports at the moment with these due to go home on the last day of this term.

New House Shirts

We are very excited to announce that we are introducing a new House Shirt to our uniform range. The shirts will be available through the school office and will sell for $25 each.
The shirts are made of easy dry sports fabric and come in the new house colours of Yellow - Heathcote, Blue - Waimea, Purple - Fisher, and Orange - Tennyson. They will have the school logo on the front, and the House name on the back.
If you are not sure which house your child is in, please double check with Jack in the office at the time you purchase.

The School Council have been very involved in the development of this concept and they are looking forward to having the new house shirts being available for our students. It is the intention that these shirts are an optional uniform item, and that they can be worn for all House and Sports events (such as Thursday's Junior Cross Country) and that they can be worn once a week on Fridays for Celebration Assembly / Waiata day. We are expecting these into the office some time this week. It had been the plan to have them available for Junior Cross Country, but as they have not yet arrived, this may not be possible. We will put an email out as soon as they arrive and are available.

I look forward to sending you an email in the next week or so, inviting you to the Opening of the new east learning hub. Please keep an eye on your email

Ngā mihi

Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

Tue 20 and Wed 21 Jun (evng)
South Music Festival, featuring the Year 7/8 choir
Hillview Christian School

Thu Jun 22
Junior Cross Country at Beckenham Park. 1:30 - 3:00pm.

Fri Jun 23
Winter sport at Hagley Park & Nunweek. 1 - 3pm

Wed Jun 28
PTA Meeting at Sandwich Rd site.  7:30 - 9:30pm

Thu Jun 29
BOT meeting in the staff room 5:30pm - All welcome

Term Dates

Click here to view 2017 term dates.

Citizen of the Week

Maggie Zhao - Year 0

Maggie, you demonstrate our school values of, "We get there together" and "We share", by encouraging those around to achieve their best, and by sharing and taking turns with your friends. You are an amazing example of what it means to be a successful self manager. You put 100% effort into producing top quality work, and you are always keen to step up for a challenge.  Tino pai Maggie!

Tom Woodhouse - Year 7

Tom, you are a deep thinker and we all benefit from the contributions you make. The positive and responsible attitude you display in sport is fabulous; you are a great role model to others. Due to the way you consistently live our school values, you can always be trusted to work collaboratively with a wide range of people.  Tom, we love that cheeky smile and your engaging sense of humour. You have a strong sense of what is right, which means that you make a difference to the lives of others. Thanks for the awesome contribution you are making to Kauri Whanau.

Sharing our Learning

Koru Team

Arts Interchange

This term, on Monday afternoons, the children in hubs 1-4 have been enjoying all of their teachers’ artistic talents. The children have been rotating, in their hubs, around the teachers and developing their skills in The Arts. Caitlyn has been leading Zumba for Kids, a fun dance and fitness combination. Amber has been leading mindfulness activities, focused on supporting the children to tune into their dial (read more about dial below). Charlotte has been leading percussion, using different instruments to create rhythms. Finally, Dorinda has been doing an excellent job at leading the Koru Choir. It has been a wonderful opportunity for the children to experience the very best of all their teachers and our different learning spaces.

Junior Cross Country 

We are now well and truly into our training for the junior cross country coming up next week on Thursday 22nd June from 1:30pm. Trainings are being held out in the park which at this time of year can get very muddy. If your child has spare shoes please pack these in their bag to change into after their trainings. Race times for the event can be found below:
1:50pm - Year 0 / New Entrant (Hub 10 & 11)
2:00pm - Year 1 (Hubs 1, 2, 3 & 4)
2:10pm - Year 2 (Hubs 1, 2, 3 & 4)
2:20pm - Year 3 (Hubs 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
2:30pm - Year 4 (Hubs 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9)

Thank You, Parents! 

A huge, gigantic, great, big thank you to all the parents who supported our hubs on our trips to the J Rock performance and the Art Gallery.


The children had a fantastic time, despite a little drizzle on some of the hubs’ trips. At the Art Gallery we were shown around a variety of incredible art works including some splendiferous and very different sculptures, oil and watercolor paintings.  We learnt about the artist's intentions and history of each piece of work from our very knowledgeable Art Gallery Educators. The children then had the opportunity to complete their own artwork.  Each child chose items from the Art gallery and their own lives that were special to them, and decorated a waka.


We also all loved our sortie into the Botanical Gardens.  We marvelled at the huge trees and gorgeous gardens, played on the playground, pretended we were leaf monsters and played in the cool climbing tree at the front entrance of the gardens.


Leaf monsters


Patterns and Art using Nature 

Some art using the awesome autumn goodies from Mother Nature.



Stationery
Now that we are halfway through the second term a lot of children are beginning to near the end of some of their school books. If your child needs more books we will send a note letting you know what they need, so that you can pop into the office and get it, or purchase it through a local bookshop. This ensures that your child can continue with their learning uninterrupted. Thank you for your support.

Ready to Learn Behaviours


Koru has been working on how to tune in and be ready to learn.
First we Release which is taking a big deep breath then letting this out slowly.  We do this to help calm ourselves and prepare for learning.
Then we think about how we are feeling, where our internal  Dial is set. (Between a range of 1-10, 1 being pretty much asleep and 10 is full on, super active mode) We either need to calm down more or energise  ourselves until our dials are set to about 4-5, ready to learn.
The last step is Focus.  To feel what focus feels like, stand on one leg and pass a ball to a buddy. If you can do this without wobbling then your focus is spot on.
These are called our Self Regulation Tools and can be used throughout the day or any time we need to adjust how we are feeling. There are many experts in Koru who use their Self Regulation Tools regularly.
What great future focused learners we are becoming! We thank The Positive Participation Programme for developing and sharing these very useful tools.

Our Lovely New Learning Spaces

We are all looking forward to moving into our new learning spaces for the beginning of Term 3.  The children and staff will have opportunities to visit, explore and work in the spaces before the end of  this term so we are all ready to go in term 3.  We have all been watching the progress of the building work from the outside -  here are our latest shots from the inside.



School Notices

Support our new outdoor spaces by purchasing cheese rolls:

The Yr 7 & 8 Eeezy Cheezy Passion Friday group is raising money towards our J-rock experience, and also contributing to the PTA fundraising to enhance the outdoor spaces at Beckenham School! We will be selling a delicious, easy and family friendly snack: freezable cheese rolls.
If you would like to contribute to this great cause, you can pick up a form from the Beckenham School office and deposit it in the yellow Eeezy Cheesy box, or click this link to our electronic form. Thank you for supporting us and spread the word! Online Form Orders will be available for collection at the end of the school day from hubs 1-4.  Orders for years 1-4 are available for pick up on Thursday June 29th.  Orders for years 5-8 are available for pick up on Wednesday July 5th. View our EeezyCheezyInc advertisement.

S.P.C.A Donations Needed

A group of children in Kowhai team are wanting to help the S.P.C.A as part of their MAD (Making A Difference) Time learning.
The S.P.C.A. needs  your help and we would like to collect donations of any cat/kitten food and blankets for them.
If you have any cat food or old blankets that you would like to donate, please bring them to the flagpole  and put them in the box from Monday the 19th June to Friday the 26th.

Kitten | Free Stock Photo | A cute orange kitten isolated on a ...

Thanks from Kowhai S.P.C.A. MAD time group! 

Thank you to our amazing Support Staff!

Wednesday 14th June was National Support Staff Day and we celebrated at both our sites with a morning tea to acknowledge the amazing work that our support staff do to keep our school running. Our Support Staff include our Caretaker, our Admin Staff and our Teacher Aides who all care about our children and keep the school functioning in many different ways to ensure that teachers can do their jobs and our children and families are supported.


Sports News

Senior cross country

We were lucky to have great weather for the senior cross country, which was held on Friday 12th of May.  The year 5 and 6 students ran 2km and the year 7 and 8’s ran 3km, around courses marked out in Beckenham Park.  A big congratulations to all participants in the cross country, you showed our kete ‘We love challenge’ brilliantly.  The following students placed in the top six of each year level.

Year 6 Girls

1. Roxanne Murfin
2. Sophia Brown
3. Nina Callaghan
4. Sama Ahmed
5. Madeleine McIvor
6. Florence Gerard

Year 6 Boys

1. Jimmy Middleditch
2. Connor O’Leary
3. Daniel Smith
4. Benjamin Evans
5. Angus Bowden
6. Daniel Cowie

Year 5 Girls

1. Hebe Butland
2. Mia Aramowicz
3.Jain Cooper
4.Ruby McNiven
5.Maria Silva Souza
6.Julia Huertas-Pulido

Year 5 Boys

1. Harper Ford
2.Ben Newton
3.Lucky Lasiyal
4.Thomas Lyall
5.Jesse Ferguson
6.Tom Armstrong-Gallot

Year 7 Girls

1.Tilly Harris
2.Bonnie Brookland
3.Bella Reddecliffe
4.Hannah Winchester
5.Jess Hancock
6.Portia Pascoe

Year 7 Boys

1.Joel Kingham
2.Ayden Musty
3.Gabe Lyall
4.Santi Montejo
5.Rohith Thony
6.Tom Woodhouse

Year 8 Girls

1st = Kaia Jorgensen & Amelia Cunningham
3rd = Rosie Zinzan-Dickie & Daisy York
5. Hannah Smith
6. Juliette Gray

Year 8 Boys

1. Alex Braun
2.Fergus Knowles
3.Joe Flynn
4.George Ryan
5.Mitchell Arawowicz
6.Ayan Schonbourn
These students have since competed in the Zone cross country run, in Halswell.  The official results for this run will be released when they are notified to schools.

Winter Sport Competition

The Primary Sports Canterbury Winter Sports competition has started for another year.  Our senior students compete on Friday afternoons at Hagley Park and Nunweek Park.

Winter Sports Results 2/6/17

Year 5/6
Netball

Beckenham Reds v Avonhead 6:2
Beckenham Blacks v Haeata Kaunuku 21:1

Football

Beckenham Reds v Mairehau Chelsea 2:0
Beckenham Blacks v Cotswold 1:2

Hockey

Beckenham Reds v Fendalton Cavs 2:6
Beckenham Blacks v Ilam Leopards 0:9

Rugby

St Patricks/Beckenham v Parklands 40:30

Year 7/8
Netball

Beckenham Reds v St Josephs 7:8
Beckenham Blacks v Avonhead 18:20

Football

Beckenham Reds v St Michaels Dragons Win By Default
Beckenham Blacks v Riccarton 9:0

Hockey

Beckenham Blacks v St Josephs Papanui 1:6

Players of the day: Alex Braun, Ella Clarke, Tilly Harris, Maia Davis, Portia Pascoe.

South and South East Netball Trial

This week, six girls from the Kauri Hub attended the South/South East Zone Netball Trials.  Olivia Cochrane and Shakira Radnoty were among the ten children selected to go through to the second round of trials. Tino pai, girls! Congratulations to Bella Reddecliffe, Tilly Harris, Amelia Cannon and Amelia Cunningham for participating in the trial and giving their all. There has been exceptional feedback around how you all conducted yourselves at the trials.  

Staff Profile - Paulette Newton

Kia ora koutou, I started my teaching career here at Beckenham and taught across the school from Years 1-6 for 9 years.  It was the only place I wanted to send my boy Ben (9) to when he started school and I have never looked back! I have been teaching here for the past five years and love the passion, creativity, knowledge and love for learning that each staff member brings to school each day. The opportunities that we provide our learners is amazing and for that reason I love Beckenham. I have a keen interest in the arts with a particular love for sewing, refurbishing old furniture.  I also dabble with a bit of painting from time to time. Prior to teaching I worked in hospitality where I was a restaurant manager and even trained as a chef. Sadly I didn't have the talents of Gordon Ramsay, however I love to cook and enjoy learning about different culinary styles. Being a people person, I love working with children and adults alike and enjoy being able to use my creative energy to make school a fun place to be. Spending time with friends and family is a top priority, and on the weekend I enjoy going to the park with Ben, heading to the beach or getting out and about for walks and nothing beats reading a good book!


Community Notices

(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)


Visit http://www.scholastic.co.nz/parents/lucky-book-club/ to place an order.

All That Jazz

2 Big Bands and 5 Combos (all from Cashmere High School)
Come along for a dance or to listen to great Jazz from Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock.
When: Thursday June 22nd 7pm onWhere: The Cashmere ClubEntry: Free (donations accepted)

Mainland Futsal Holiday Programmes (indoor)

JULY:

Age:         6-14 year olds
Dates:     10th, 11th & 12th July 2017 (WEEK 1)  20th & 21st July 2017 (WEEK 2)
Times:     9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue:    St Thomas’s of Canterbury College (WEEK 1)  Pioneer Stadium (WEEK 2)
Cost:       $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.

Keen to play? Click here https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=69975

GIRLS ONLY  Futsal Holiday Programmes (indoor)

JULY:

Age:         6-14 year olds
Dates:     10th, 11th & 12th July 2017 (WEEK 1)  20th & 21st July 2017 (WEEK 2)
Times:     9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue:    St Thomas’s of Canterbury College (WEEK 1) Pioneer Stadium (WEEK 2)
Cost:       $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.

Keen to play? Click here https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=69975

Mainland Outdoor Holiday Programmes

JULY:

Age:        7-14 year olds
Dates:    13th & 14th July (WEEK 1) 17th & 18th July 2017 (WEEK 2)
Times:    9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue:   English Park
Cost:      $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.

Keen to play? Click here https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=69975

http://www.mainlandfootball.co.nz/whole-of-football-plan/holiday-football/

Pioneer Basketball Club July School Holiday Clinic at Pioneer Stadium

The two day clinics are suitable for beginners to those who are playing competitively and want to upskill on Shooting and Footwork.
Registrations are open to BOYS and GIRLS from Y2-Y9 (6-13years)
Our focus will be on Shooting and Footwork
Week 1 - Tue 11/Wed12 July 1-4pm each day
Week 2 - Tue 18/Wed 19July 1-4pm each day
Register online to secure your space http://www.sporty.co.nz/pioneerbasketballclub/July-Holiday-Clinics-for-Y2-Y9/HOLIDAY-CLINIC-INFO

Active Kids Holiday Programmes

Registrations now open for July school holidays– book online!
Week 1 – Mon 10th – Fri 14th July *LINCOLN *WESTBURN *PAPANUI
Week 2 – Mon 17th – Fri  21st July *CHCH BOYS HIGH * ROLLESTON
·         Join us for a week of action packed fun and adventure,
·         Delivered by enthusiastic, fully trained staff. Junior and Senior Team Leaders.
·         OSCAR approved; WINZ subsidies apply.

P 03 373 50 60  
E activekids@sportcanterbury.org.nz
www.sportcanterbury.org.nz


Beckenham School Newsletter Friday 2nd June 2017

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Principal's Patch

Kia ora koutou

I had the pleasure this week of joining Hub 1 on their Art Gallery and Botanic Gardens trip. The children were shown a small number of works at the gallery and engaged in a lot of discussion about those works before returning to the gallery classroom to create their own works. The small group I was with were shown a exhibit that included sculptures of sloths, made from recycled fur coats and gloves. They were quite fascinated with these creatures, and we had a go at making our bodies into the shapes of the sculptures. We took our volunteer guide slightly by surprise, but no sloth were hurt and a trip to the gallery was made just a little bit more memorable!


Preparing for New Learning Spaces

Our teachers are continuing to develop their practice and processes around collaboration as we work towards moving into our new learning spaces. Last week, the 5 teachers from the Y3/4 Kowai team spent a day together, visiting another school that has recently moved into learning spaces very similar to ours, spending time in our new building and then meeting to develop the systems and processes that will be important to have for the successful transition from our current spaces to our new spaces. They are considering the ways that our children learn, and ensuring that there will be consistency from all the members of the teaching team in the expectations and messages that are given to the children.

The West Hub continues to progress with lighting, plumbing, wall and floor coverings and joinery nearly all in. The underfloor heating system is being commissioned this coming week.
Our Year 1/2 teachers from Hub 10/11 had a similar day on Thursday, and the Koru teachers from Hubs 1-4 will have a similar day coming in the next couple of weeks. We appreciate that having a reliever in the class for day is not quite the same as having the teacher with whom the children are familiar, and we believe that giving the teachers sufficient time for this preparation is very important and will result in the best outcomes as we move forward.

Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

Mon 5 Jun
Queen's Birthday - school is closed.

Wed 7 Jun
7:00-8:30pm Parent Seminar - Tips for Supporting Children with Anxiety
Free seminar - Beckenham School Staffroom

Thu 8 Jun
5:30-7:30pm Whānau Hui - Staffroom.

Fri 9 Jun
Winter sport for years 5-8.

Fri 16 Jun
Winter sport for years 5 - 8.

Thu Jun 22
Junior Cross Country at Beckenham Park.  1:30 - 3:00pm

Term Dates

Click here to view 2017 term dates.

Citizen of the Week

Ruby McNiven - Year 5

Ruby, you are an outstanding role model at Beckenham School. You are a confident and self-motivated learner who seeks opportunities to reflect on your learning and extend and challenge yourself in all areas of school life. The support you give those around you is highly appreciated as you quietly help them to achieve success. Your caring, friendly and helpful nature brings a sparkle to our hub. We are very proud of you Ruby!

Bobbi Gover - Year 2

Bobbi, you are a shining star who radiates 'We Love Learning' and 'We Get There Together'. You are a brilliant self-manager who always ensures learning is your top priority. You are constantly looking for ways to share your knowledge with others. You are kind and caring to all the children in our hub. You support them by role modelling how to do the right thing and listening to them when they need your help. Thank you, Bobbi, for being you!

Sharing our Learning

Pohutukawa Team Highlights

Identity 
Our conceptual learning is focused around understanding that identity highlights the uniqueness and similarities within living things, communities, structures and places. This term, we have developed this understanding further through Science, Visual Art and Health.
As we started our journey last term into the concept of identity, an interest sparked around DNA when we were learning about our whakapapa. This term, we are delving deeper into that through crime scene investigations, individual traits, inheritance and genes. Here are some examples of drawing a dog, created from a unique DNA code:



We are learning about visually communicating our ideas in relation to our identity. This area has been explored through Picasso style cubism portraits. Here are some examples of our ideas:




During Term 1 we developed our understanding around how people’s feelings, beliefs and actions contribute to our own and others’ sense of self-worth. This term, we are building on this concept through focusing on ways to act responsibility to support ourselves and others in negative situations, particularly bullying. We are exploring this through identifying types of bullying, the impacts it might have and what we can do to stop it. Here is one of our groups practising their role play based on a bullying scenario:


Writing
We have been working on making changes to our writing to make it more interesting for the reader. These changes have focused around varying sentence lengths and adding detail such as alliterative adjectives. Here is an example that James has written based on a writing motivation around discovering a dinosaur. We added detail to it collaboratively as a writing group.

Velociraptor

I opened a rattling door and stumbled across the box lying at my feet containing a heavy pistol and some tiny tranquilising darts.
Then I heard a rattling noise. Thud thud! I looked up into the glaring eyes of a 5 foot tall scaly velociraptor! It hissed and snarled at me but fortunately it was in a cage. Then I did what most people would do, I picked up the pistol and pulled the trigger. The dart flew through the air. Whoosh! It hit the velociraptor. It fell to the ground. At night the raptor’s eyes opened wide and its teeth opened. Click! The raptor ran down the street. I woke up then I charged after it. The raptor sprang into the air like a kid on a pogo stick and chomped a man on the leg. He collapsed to the ground dramatically dead. Then I remembered the darts! I pulled the trigger and the dart struck. Once again the raptor fell to the ground. Later, the animal control squad came along. Phew!  

By James Coleman

School Notices

Children's Safety

You may have been aware of two items in the news over the past week around children's safety. The first was regarding an attempted abduction of a child near Parklands School. The second was an item on Stuff and on the Neighbourhood Facebook page regarding a letter sent to parents at Somerfield and St Peters Schools from the Department of Corrections, to advise that a known sex offender was being released into the area. 
As a school we have not been notified by Corrections because our school was not considered to be in the notifiable area.
We appreciate that news like this causes alarm and concern for parents. The unfortunate reality is that there are potentially always people living and moving around our community who may wish to harm children and what these two news items have done is remind us of that.
The best protection parents can give their children is to talk with them about personal safety, and in particular about how to act and respond to potential threats when they are out in the local community without an adult. 
NZ Police have some tips about Keeping Children Safe, as does the website Kiwi Families and we encourage you to regularly discuss your family's plan and expectations around what you want your children to do to help to keep them safe.

Absences:

Phone: 3371404, txt 02102794107 for the office.  Or email office@beckenham.school.nz

Scholastic Book Orders:

Unfortunately due to an error on the website orders for the latest Scholastic book issue, some of the ordered books will be delivered to school.  This is not our preferred option and has previously been removed from the website by Scholastic.  It will NOT be available on any future issues.  The only option is to have the books delivered to an alternative address, e.g. your home address.
In an effort to reduce the amount of mail going through the office and the amount of wasted paper we will no longer distribute the paper flyer for each Scholastic book issue during the year.  Instead there will be a link in the newsletter to inform you that the next issue has opened and you can now order online.  Obviously you are able to visit the scholastic website at any time and order books, we will merely be placing a courtesy reminder when they have a new issue of books.
For those of you who have ordered books in the latest issue, and ticked the deliver to school option, you will receive an email when the books have arrived.

Last chance to book for this week's Parent Seminar - Supporting Children with Anxiety

Canterbury District Health Board School Based Team are excited to present a workshop offering strategies for parents who want to help their child who is struggling with anxiety.

This coming Wed 7th June 7:00-8:30pm

Does your child suffer from anxiety?
Do you want to know more about anxiety?
Dow you want to find out more about how anxiety looks in children?
Do you want to find new ways to help your child?

Venue: Beckenham School in the staffroom (Room 13 behind the garage).
This is a FREE seminar. Please contact the office or Michelle Maule (Deputy Principal) to book a space; office@beckenham.school.nz or deputy.principal@beckenham.school.nz

Congratulations to...

Juliette Gray who, back in April, competed in the Alana Haines Australasian Awards (for Ballet),  held every 2 years and biggest comp in Australasia held in Wellington. 163 juniors competed and Juliette was one of the 11 finalists and received the Audience Choice Award and the Auckland week scholarship - a week’s scholarship (including flights) to the Auckland Ballet Academy. There was only one other South Island competitor in the final 11 and the top three places all went to Australian students who are full-time at ballet schools. Congratulations Juliette - you are a dedicated dancer and your persistence and determination have paid off.


Staff Profile - Sue Leadbetter


Kia ora koutou.  I feel very lucky to have joined the wonderful team at Beckenham School this year. Prior to 2017 I taught in Oakura, Auckland, Milton, Christchurch and the UK.  I have also enjoyed lecturing at the University of Auckland, working with parents to help them support their children at home and as a specialist teacher in the Secondary Sector.  I love teaching in all areas of the school and am thoroughly enjoying being  in the Junior School working with the very talented, energetic teachers in Koru team.  I have two gorgeous children Maisy (13) and Angus (11).  Maisy is at Cashmere HIgh School, enjoying making new friends, surfing and playing soccer.  Angus is in Year 6 at Beckenham School and loves surfing, kayaking and soccer. Our days are spent involved in many different active past times!  Lots of fun.  As a family we love spending time with Grandma Honey and Grandad Bruce in Sumner and exploring new outdoor activities around Canterbury with friends and family.  A big thank you to everyone in the Beckenham community for helping me to feel so welcome this year.

PTA News

We hope you've all had a chance to see our Thermometers on Sandwich Road and Eastern Terrace. These are designed to show you the growth of our fundraising efforts for the schools Outdoor Spaces. We are excited to see that red line continue to grow and grow with all of your support.

We have a busy time ahead with some FUN fundraising events to get us all through the winter including this year's first disco, a very special evening planned for all you Ladies out there so stay tuned and our popular Quiz Night is back.  All the information for all our events will be advertised either via our PTA Facebook page or on the PTA News board at the school entrance.  Keep checking for details.

Have you purchased your Entertainment Book for 2017/18? - it's not too late to take advantage of some really amazing deals - or perhaps give one away as a gift.  There are just so many opportunities to save money when using your Entertainment Book here in Canterbury and as far North as Nelson. So purchase one today and start to enjoy some fabulous restaurants, cafes and activities.  You can place your order either at the school office or by clicking on the link below;

https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/134x257


Thank you to all of you who helped us shift some stock from our Uniform Room - the green container in the car park.  Many of you got some amazing deals in our Mad May Uniform Sale. Remember our Uniform Room is open every Monday before and after school.

As always we would love to hear any of your ideas to help us build upon our current calendar of fundraising events and you are all welcome at our monthly meetings.  To keep up to date with all the happenings don't forget to join our Facebook page at Beckenham School PTA.

Community Notices

(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)

Cashmere High Family Fun Day Fair: Kiwi families helping Syrian families...

We are running a family fun day at Cashmere High to raise money to build child-friendly spaces in refugee camps for Syrian kids

DATE: 17 June
TIME: 10am-2pm
LOCATION: Cashmere High School Front Field
PARKING: Some parking available on-site - please enter through Rose Street Gates

What's on:
- Face painting
- Bouncy castle
- Bake sale
- Stalls from local businesses
- Games for kids
- Sausage sizzle
- Raffle

All funds to go to the World Vision 40 Hour Famine

Our goal is to raise $10,000!

https://www.worldvision.org.nz/fundraising/team/cashmere-high-school/40-hour-famine

Starfish Swim School

Bookings for the July holiday program are now open!
10th-14th July.  Cost is $62.50 for the week.
For further details email: info@starfishswimschool.co.nz

GKR Karate 

GKR Karate will be running a Children's Safety Awareness Workshop with an aim to arm our children with education and skills to look after themselves!

Cost of the workshop is $15 per child - available to non-members and GKR members.  Please share this great event and let everyone know about it. Let’s work together to build a safer community for our children.

Save this date and book your kids spots by contacting Anthony via text on 0210308376 or email akaiaruna@gkrkarate.com.


https://www.facebook.com/events/299199960526483/?ti=icl

Female Footballers Desperately Needed!!

Halswell United is in need of more girls aged 13-15 years to play in our U15 team.
This team has a fantastic female coach, they train on Thursday afternoons and play Saturday mornings 9.15am. It would suit new players and players that wish to return to the game.
For further information, please contact Craig Crawford: 021 325 611 or email: huafcgm@gmail.com

Oranga Tamariki

Christchurch children urgently need Foster Carers. If you are interested in finding out more information on how you could help, either as a foster carer, emergency carer, respite carer or a home for life role, please contact 039632149, lorraine.boswell@mvcot.govt.nz.