Canterbury Cricket Sessions

For the next three weeks, classes will be participating in cricket sessions run by Canterbury Cricket. These sessions will focus on a range of skill-based games designed to encourage trying something new and having fun!

South Zone’s Basketball Tournament

On Wednesday, a group of Pōhutukawa students proudly represented our school at the South Zones Basketball Tournament at Hillview. Despite the early morning start, the students brought great energy and played exceptionally well! Well done to everyone who participated.

40 Hour Challenge

We are blown away by the efforts Pōhutukawa and Kauri put into this year’s World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. Collectively, we raised $7,564 to go towards communities in the Solomon Islands. A massive shoutout to Leo D who raised $535!! On Friday during Celebration Assembly, Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto was presented an award recognising our fantastic efforts. 

Here are some reminders as we head into a new term:

• Mud & Shoes: Shoes need to be removed before entering learning spaces to reduce mud coming in from the fields. We really appreciate everyone showing "We Care" for our environment. Students are welcome to bring slippers to wear indoors if they prefer not to walk around in socks/bare feet!

• Winter Sports: Winter Sports continue this term, with the final session taking place in Week 6. Please ensure students arrive at school in their winter sports uniform with all appropriate gear (mouthguards, shin pads, etc.).

• Trading rules for Ooshies (Woolworth’s current promotion)  in Pōhutukawa: Trading is banned during school hours. Trading can happen before and after school. Ooshies must be kept away in bags or placed on top of pencils as intended—not carried around during class. Trades must be strictly 1-for-1, and both students must fully agree. No Backsies! We will trial these trading rules, however if it does not work out we will remove Ooshies from school altogether. 

This term is already off to a fantastic start, and we look forward to the next eight weeks of learning, fun and growth!

Ngā mihi nui,

The Pōhutukawa Teaching Team

Chris, Chloe, Rae, Nick, Kate, Laura and Megan

What an awesome two weeks we have had in the Pōhutukawa Hub! Students have been showing excellent focus across all learning areas and are consistently demonstrating the Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto school values.

As the weather gets cooler, students are asked to keep there muddy footwear outside of the classrooms. If they would like to bring along slippers to wear in class then that is completely fine!

Cross Country

A highlight of the fortnight for many was our annual school Cross Country last Friday. We are so proud of all our Pōhutukawa students who trained hard in the lead-up to the event and gave it 100% on the day. Congratulations to those students who placed in the top 10!

Weekly Winter Sports

On Wednesday, we held our Weekly Winter Sport trials. It was fantastic to see so many students participating and giving their best effort. Teams will be named early next week.

Weekly Winter Sport will begin on Thursday of Week 5 (21st May) and will run for 10 weeks. Please keep an eye on Hero for further information regarding this.

The HDCA for Parents and Whānau

The Harmful Digital Communications Act (or HDCA for short) is an act passed by the Government back in 2015 to help people dealing with serious or repeated harmful digital communications. It covers anything digital like text, emails or social media content.

The most useful thing for parents to understand about the HDCA is the way the 10 communication principles define what is good or bad behaviour online.

If you’re ever concerned about your young person (or you just want to brush up on your knowledge!) visit Netsafe’s Guide to the HDCA.