Principal's Patch

Kia ora koutou

24/7 Youth Worker for our Year 7/8 students

This term we are embarking on an exciting new partnership with 24/7 Youth Work.  24/7 is an organisation that coordinates funding from trusts, churches, and schools to provide youth workers in schools.  We are very lucky to be welcoming Dave, a youth worker, to our Intermediate hub, in partnership with the Cashmere New Life Church.  Dave has qualifications in Adventure-Based Learning and has been a builder so will add real strength to our Year 7 and 8 hub.  24/7 has an out-of-class, extracurricular emphasis that supplements and supports existing hub activities so Dave will be able to work within the existing passion time, help with building sets and props for production, take sports teams, support lunchtime games and activities, etc.
Dave will begin in the Intermediate hub in week 2 and will build his hours, over time, to 10 hours a week.

Upcoming Events

We are working hard to get events onto our Community Calendar with plenty of lead-in time so that parents can keep abreast of upcoming events.
If you use a digital calendar, you can import our Community Calendar onto yours and it will automatically update. You can do this by going to the Calendar page on our school website, and then clicking on the appropriate import button for your device, at the bottom of the calendar.


Ngā mihi nui
Sandy Hastings
Principal/Tumuaki

Citizen of the Week

Eli McGuigan - Year 6

Eli, you enthusiasm and love of learning is infectious. You have many ideas and enjoy sharing them with others. Your maturity sees you making sensible choices and being in charge of your own learning. You are a great role model to others. Tino pai Eli!

School Notices

Mana Ake - providing support around the mental health and wellbeing of our tamariki

We will be commencing Mana Ake "drop-ins" this coming Wednesday morning (31/7) from 8:30 - 9:30am.  These will be held every second week.  These drop-in sessions are here to provide parents with an opportunity to have a private, informal conversation around the well being of their child with one of our Mana Ake workers (kaimahi). If you feel like you would like to attend a drop in session, please book in a time via the link here: Mana Ake booking  The code to use is ku2j6. Alternatively, you can contact Jacky in the office and she will make a booking for you.

Anna Dawson - Mana Ake Liaison worker

Incredible Years - Parenting Support Programme

Incredible Years Parent is a 14-session programme for parents of children aged 3–8, which provides parents with skills to better manage children with behavioural problems, creating a home environment that is conducive to positive social and educational outcomes.

The programme is delivered by the Ministry of Education, Special Education staff and by 69 non-government organisations (NGOs). Many of these NGOs also provide a range of social services to families funded through the ministries of Health or Social Development or other agencies.

The Ministry of Social Development ran a pilot study to evaluate the programme and the results showed sustained improvement in both the parenting practices and the children’s behaviour. Read the evaluation report published by the Ministry of Social Development.

What is involved?
Parents across the country come together each week for around two hours and develop approaches to use at home with problem behaviours, such as aggressiveness, ongoing tantrums, and acting out behaviour, such as swearing, whining, yelling, hitting and kicking, answering back, and refusing to follow rules.

The programme looks at:

• making time to play and spend quality time with children and letting children lead the play
• encouraging the behaviours parents would like to see, through setting clear rules and boundaries and using praise and encouragement
• selectively using consequences, such as ignoring, loss of privilege, and time out.

Parents learn from each other and support each other.

Scholastic Book Club

Issue 5 of the Scholastic Book Club is now available and will be coming home soon.
Opening date for orders Monday 22nd July 2019
Scholastic recommend you return your orders to Scholastic (Online) by Friday 2 August 2019.

ICAS Assessments 

The University of New South Wales is offering your child to take part in the ICAS assessment programme.
ICAS is an independent, skills-based assessment program which recognises and rewards student achievement. ICAS is unique, being the most comprehensive generally available suite of academic assessments for primary and secondary school students.
Entries are administered at school. For further information, please consult the ICAS website - https://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/about. Each participant will receive a certificate and a detailed report of their performance.
This year, we will be offering

• Digital Technologies
• Science
• English
• Maths.

Each assessment costs $15.00 to enter (please note that this has increased from previous years, due to the transition from paper-based assessments to an online test). Payment for these competition fees will need to be paid in full by Friday 2 August 2019. You can pay with EFTPOS at the school office or online school's bank account (ASB 12-3148-0131641-000) with the reference ‘ICAS’ and child’s name as the code. If you wish to enter your child, please fill out the form here - ICAS Registration  2019.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email -
hannah.elliott@beckenham.school.nz.

Ngā mihi,
Hannah Elliott

Bakery at school this coming Thursday lunchtime

On Thursday this coming week, August 1st, a group of our Year 7 & 8 students are setting up a bakery in the Hall Foyer. This is part of a Cantamath project they have been working on. Cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, rice-bubble slice and fresh apple juice will be on sale. All profits from the sale will be going to charity. Items will be sold for $1 each.  Check out the website that the children have created by clicking on the following link:
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Bakery

Congratulations to...

Maria who competed at QE2 over the holidays in trampolining. She was placed second in her category.

Board of Trustees Update

During June, we had Board Elections and, as has already been advised, three new trustees were elected onto our Board.
At the June board meeting, Ester Vallero was elected to be the Board Chair, replacing Michael Balmer who went off the board.
Our thanks again to our retiring Board of Trustee members, Michael Balmer and Raewyn Davis for six years of service on the board, and Miranda Knapton for three years.

Scrumptious Cheese Rolls

They are back, an old favourite: Southland Sushi, aka Cheese Rolls.

Nothing beats a warm cheese roll on a cold day oozing melted cheese. They make fantastic snacks for after school & are great for sharing while watching the upcoming Rugby World Cup - order online now  & pop a dozen or two in the freezer to enjoy throughout the rest of winter.

These cheese rolls are guaranteed to be delicious & are economic. At $8 per Pack (one dozen cheese rolls in a pack) or $30 for four Packs, how can you resist such a scrumptious treat? Check those school bags for an order form heading home to assist you with collating multiple orders. Orders need to be in & paid for by Thursday 15th August & your order will be ready for collection from Sunday 18th August.

Yum!!

Clubbercise is back in Beckenham

Our last Clubbercise session sold out & was enjoyed by all who attended, so we are offering another session! Beckenham PTA are excited to co-host with Clubbercise Christchurch NZ with Chloé

Lock this date in-Wednesday 21st August at 7pm
Hall doors open at 6:30pm
Tickets are $10 each. Book Now!

Clubbercise is a group fitness class held in the dark with disco lights, laser lights, UV lights, neon face & body paint and the Clubbercise branded reusable LED glow sticks.

Clubbercise is exercise in disguise!

Come along, dance, get fit & let's glow!

Due to licensing requirements, participants need to be aged 16 years or over

Beckenham Booty

Beckenham Booty Car Boot Sale is this Sunday- come on down, we have loads of car boots booked in, all heaving with treasures just for you. Open from 9-11am in the school car park. The weather forecast looks great & a delicious bowl of posh porridge will be available to warm you up! Boot spots still available at the special Winter Discounted rate of $15, book now!

Plastic Free July 

The PTA are proud to announce that Birdwood Eatery & Pizzeria will be offering a free coffee with every ‘We Care/Birdwood’ reusable takeaway cup purchased from them & will also offer an ongoing discount of 80c for every coffee ordered in the future.  These cups not only look good & reduce the number of disposable cups in the landfill but are BPA free & NZ made.

We also have Jute Bags, String Vege Bags & Beeswax Wraps to assist you with your war on plastic.  Order Online OR pop on down to the Beckenham Booty Car Boot Sale.

Save the Date- Sunday 22nd September

Calling all Craft Beer Enthusiasts, the PTA in conjunction with Three Boys Brewery will be offering a Brewery Tour this term. For more exciting information check out the PTA Facebook Page for updates.

Coming Soon: PTA Bulletin

Look out for the mid-year PTA Bulletin out next week. This bulletin will be chocka with all the events happening this term & the latest news from the PTA. An enthralling read guaranteed!

“Children in the Screen Age”

Friday, 9 August, 2019 7.00 – 8.30 pm, Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School Hall.
Presentation by : Dr. Mary Redmayne. PhD, PG Dip.Teach., PG Dip Env. Stud., BA, Adjunct Research Associate, Victoria University, Wellington and Monash University Melbourne, Independent Researcher, Consultant, Wellington.

Abstract:
Media reporting on mobile phone safety is generally either alarmist or ‘no worries’. So what is a person to believe?
Several areas of risk when using screens and how to handle them.
A beginners guide will be given as to how devices work (transmitting microwave), and some negative effects research has shown they can have.
Personal and environmental microwave exposure sources and basics of what increases/reduces the energy output of those devices and your level of exposure.
Gaming and social networking are ringing alarm bells internationally, in light of links between heavy use and its impact on mental health, wellbeing and behaviour. The likely paths of effect will be explained and ways to minimize risk for young people (and their parents!).

The talk aims to equip parents, teachers and others caring for infants through to teens for informed decision-making on staying healthy in the screen age. A guide on developing good user habits and family rules for screen devices will be presented.
Thirty minutes for Questions and Answers will follow the talk.

(The Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School can be accessed in three ways: Ombersley Terrace, Fifield Terrace, Riverlaw Terrace behind the school (over footbridge). Parking will mostly be on the street, however Hansen Park does have some car parks.)
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Hosted by: EMR Health & Safety, Christchurch

Contact and enquiries to: diedericr@tutanota.com

SCOUT Scarf Day

Wednesday 1st August 2018
On 1 August each year, we celebrate our annual SCOUT Scarf Day and encourage our members to wear their scarves (and uniforms) to school or work for the day to promote the uniqueness and many opportunities SCOUTS New Zealand can offer youth and adults alike.

With around 350 groups and more than 19,000 current members, there is a good chance someone walking down a main street in your town will be wearing their Scout scarf on SCOUT Scarf Day.

Winter Wander Saturday 3 August - Sunday 11 August

Glitterbox Pursuits, is excited to be bringing a free, week long art event to the central city. Winter Wander brings together an art exhibition, pop up installations, an art trail and sketch clubs with fabulous models and free art supplies to liven up your lunchtimes.
From Saturday 3 August to Sunday 11 August, rug up and take a wander! Shops and vacant spaces in The Crossing, The Terraces, BNZ Centre and around Cashel Mall will be host to all sorts of artworks and things to feast your eyes on.
Take part in the Art trail by tagging #winterwanderchch in your posts and be in to win prizes!
Keep an eye out for posters and flyers or follow Winter Wander on Facebook and our website.

Summer with Your Neighbours

Get together with your neighbours this summer.  Subsidies for neighbourhood events held between
25 October 2019 and 29 March 2020.

'Summer with your neighbours' is about bringing people together.  It's an opportunity to organise a small get-together or local gathering to get to know your neighbours.
The Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board is making small subsidies available towards neighbourhood gatherings in its Board area.

Apply online at:  ccc.govt.nz/GetTogether

Or request a hard-copy application form by phoning CCC Call Centre 941 8999.
Applications for subsidies close 5pm, Friday 16th August 2019

Please Note:
1.Subsidy reimbursements are paid after the gathering, on presentation and approval of receipts.
2.Subsidies are not available for alcohol, fireworks, or paid entertainment.
3.If your gathering is to be held in a public space such as a local park or reserve, you will need to contact

  Council Bookings on 941 8888 to check availability and make a booking for your chosen venue.

It's great to be back, even to this cold and wet weather!

My husband and I had an amazing time in the UK and Europe, revisiting places we had last been to 28 years ago, meeting old friends, and visiting some new places as well. In Europe we were lucky to visit the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Denmark. We both returned home feeling very refreshed and grateful for the opportunity to have that time away. As part of the sabbatical I am also working on research to share with the Ministry of Education and other principals on how Primary Schools can better support students who are gender-diverse. I also attended the NZ Principals Conference in Auckland on our return to NZ.

 I've been meeting with our Leadership team this week, catching up on the news of Term 2, and looking ahead to Term 3. The new signs on the buildings look amazing, and I can't wait to see the children playing on the new Pūkaki playground! New asphalt went down in front of the admin building today too. 

Principal's Patch

Kia ora koutou

Thank you all for a great term. Have a very happy holiday! We look forward to seeing all our wonderful whanau, tamariki and Sandy back in the new term.

Kindest regards
Sue, Nigel and Paulette.

Citizen of the Week

Ella Coleman - Year 4

Ella, you are a thoughtful and empathetic member of the Kowhai whānau. You are quick to notice when people need help and are always willing to give up your time to be a good friend and to support the smooth running of the hub. You actively demonstrate our values "We love learning" and "We love challenge". Tino pai, Ella.

School Notices

Youth Community Awards

Lucy and her mum with the Youth Community Award

On Monday 1st July Lucy, a year 8 student at Beckenham, was awarded a Youth Community Award from the Waihoro/Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board. Lucy contributes to the community in a variety of ways. Four years ago, Lucy and a group of like-minded friends founded Beckenham School Global Group. This is a student group deeply interested in learning about the environment and issues to ensure the sustainability of the planet. Lucy is also the Chairperson of the Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Student Council, after previously being a class representative. Lucy volunteered to be the coordinator for the Christchurch School Strike for Climate (SS4C) event held on 15th March 2019 and worked to find connections with like-minded students and developed the local SS4C team. Lucy is now a member of the SS4C National Team.
Congratulations Lucy!

Dental Service Visit in Term 3

Sports News

Hillview Cross Country Challenge 

On Tuesday 2nd July, approximately 30 children from Y0 - 4 went to compete in the Hillview Cross Country Challenge. There were over 380 students from 17 different schools competing on the day and we were spoilt with the wonderful weather. The children confidently demonstrated our school value, ‘We Love Challenge’ in the way they all did their personal best and it was great to see them encouraging and supporting each other as they raced. Thank you to all the parents who assisted on the day by walking down and supporting the children when they were not competing. our recent invite to Hillview Cross-country went spectacularly! Out of the 30 runners who went from our school many of them placed in the top 10-12 out of approximately 45 - 50+ other runners for each grade!

Getting ready for the start

Jade Inglis  4th Year 4 girls
Cammie Inglis  7th Year 3 girls
Bonnie Hopkinson 11th Year 3 girls
Holly McIntosh 12th Year 3 girls
Ollie Breitmeyer  6th Year 3 boys
Spencer Ingram 10th Year 3 boys
Finn Breitmeyer 11th Year 3 boys
Isla Mitchell 8th Year 2 in girls
Eadie Jenkins 10th Year 2 in girls
Ollie Karst 9th Year 2 boys

Thank you to the parent helpers on the day. There will be plenty of young athletes looking forward to next year's Cross-country challenge already!

Victorious at the end!

Winter Sport, player of the day for week 9:

 Maia, Julia, Zoe A, Charlotte, Emma, Mac, Riley, Vienna, Sam, Daniel S

PTA News

Clubbercise

Aglow at Beckenham Clubbercise

Beckenham, you looked fab at Clubbercise on Wednesday!. Make sure you check in with the PTA Facebook Page for updates on the next class coming in term 3!! Huge shout out to Clubbercise Christchurch NZ with Chloé - we certainly glowed!

Beckenham Booty

July Bookings are open for Beckenham Booty (BB) & a new Winter Rate is available for the months of July & August....prices slashed from $25 to $15!!!

The next BB Car Boot Sale is Sunday 28th July, book your car space now at the following link Beckenham Booty Car Boot Sale.

Plastic Free July is here! 

The PTA are proud to announce that Birdwood Eatery & Pizzeria will be offering a free coffee with every ‘We Care/Birdwood’ reusable takeaway cup purchased from them ($17). They will also offer an ongoing discount of 80c for every coffee ordered in the future (Not just July!). How can you resist such a deal? These cups not only look good & reduce the number of disposable cups ending up in the landfill but are BPA free & NZ made.

We also have Jute Bags, String Vege Bags & Beeswax Wraps to assist you with your war on plastic.  Order Online at this link Beckenham We care Range Order form OR pop on down to the Beckenham Booty Car Boot Sale.

Save the Date

Calling all Craft Beer Enthusiasts, the PTA in conjunction with Three Boys Brewery will be offering a Brewery Tour early next term. For more exciting information check out the PTA Facebook Page for updates.

Principal's Patch

Kia ora koutou

What a wonderful way to end the term with the Whānau Roopu which was held in the staffroom on Wednesday evening.  Thank you to our Ao Māori team Steve, Jules, Elizabeth, Hannah, Kate and also our iwi representative from the Board, Samson Karst, for the organisation behind the evening.  Huge thanks also to all the teachers, whānau and tamariki who joined us for pizza, soup and buns and some great discussion.  The staffroom was filled with great smiles, interesting chatter, discussion, waiata, activity and karakia. We brainstormed ideas around the priorities for Te Ao programmes including Kapa haka, Te Reo, Tikanga and also our aspirations for Te Ao Māori in our Kura.  We will share the ideas generated from the night with you all soon.







Paulette and some of our student council showed our school values ‘We Care’ and ‘We Make a Difference’ when they dropped the donations of cans and dried food collected, at the shortest day breakfast, to the Salvation Army. The team at the Salvation Army were blown away with the amount of food we donated.
A huge thank you goes out to our wonderful PTA for organising this collection and to everyone who donated cans. It was very much appreciated and will help many families in need.

Citizen of the Week

Fergus McMillan - Year 6

Fergus, you bring energy, a depth of thinking and creativity to the Pohutukawa Whānau. You are an active and reflective learner, and we love your desire to take on challenges with determination while encouraging others to do the same. Your creativity in writing and reading, especially, is inspiring to your peers. Your kind and thoughtful nature is an asset to our hub. Keep up the great work, Fergus!

Freddie Winsor - Year 8

Freddie, you inject fun and positivity into all that you do. You hit the ground running when you joined us last year, totally unfazed by coming away on camp after only two days at Beckenham Kura. This is you to a T: enthusiasm plus! Since then you have continued to embrace opportunities to lead, learn and grow. You shine as a Waimea House Captain and Sports Leader. Keep up the great work!

Noah Palmer - Year 4

Noah, you have worked extremely hard in all areas of school life since the beginning of the year. You consistently make thoughtful and stimulating contributions to our hub discussions. You always work enthusiastically in all areas of school and are a fantastic role model for others. You are an absolute star. Tino pai!

School Notices

PB4L News (Positive Behaviour for Learning)

Working together to create a safe, supportive and inclusive community as we fill our kete for the journey.

At our Celebration Assembly last week, we launched our first 'positive behaviour expectation' which focussed on how we move in and out of the school buildings. We will be following this up by explicitly teaching the behaviour we are looking for and actively monitoring and rewarding the positive behaviour over the last 2 weeks of the term. We strongly encourage you to discuss this with your child/children and actively support this at home. Next term we will focus on other behaviour expectations.  Thank you for your support.
As part of the professional development, we have created a staff noticeboard which is intended to be interactive for all staff members. This board will be updated regularly with new topics for discussion. Currently, we have a map of the school and grounds, which staff are populating with stickers, identifying any hotspots that may appear on duty.  This will identify any particular areas we need to supervise more closely.
If you would like any more information on PB4L in general or at Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto, please make a time with Anna or Nigel to discuss it further.

Music News

Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival
Congratulations to the following Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto students who have made it into a Representative Group for the 2019 Christchurch Primary Schools’ Music Festival. 554 students across Canterbury auditioned for the 345 places this year. The auditioners were very impressed by the high standard of many of the pupils applying.

Tabea Brookland: Concert Band - Clarinet
Sophia Brown: Orchestra - Violin
Eva Cameron: Senior Choir
Charlotte Grey: Concert Band - Clarinet
Walter McLoughlin: Senior Choir
Amelia Reid: Orchestra - Viola
Paolo Reid: Orchestra - Cello
Emily Rowe: Concert Band - Clarinet

ICAS Assessments 

The University of New South Wales is offering your child to take part in the ICAS assessment programme.
ICAS is an independent, skills-based assessment program which recognises and rewards student achievement. ICAS is unique, being the most comprehensive generally available suite of academic assessments for primary and secondary school students.
Entries are administered at school. For further information, please consult the ICAS website - https://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/about. Each participant will receive a certificate and a detailed report of their performance.
This year, we will be offering Digital Technologies, Science, English, and Maths assessments.
Each assessment costs $15.00 to enter (please note that this has increased from previous years, due to the transition from paper-based assessments to an online test). Payment for these competition fees will need to be paid in full by Friday 2 August 2019. You can pay with EFTPOS at the school office or online school's bank account (ASB 12-3148-0131641-000) with the reference ‘ICAS’ and child’s name as the code. If you wish to enter your child, please fill out the form here.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email - hannah.elliott@beckenham.school.nz.
Ngā mihi,
Hannah Elliott

Bread Tags for Wheelchairs

Do you eat store made bread? What do you do with those pesky little plastic bread tags?

We are collecting them at the front desk in the office. 'Bread tags for Wheelchairs' was started in South Africa in 2006 by Mary Honeybun.  It is a community program where individuals and organisations collect bread tags, which are sold to a South African moulding company, Zibo.  The bread tags are recycled and used in the manufacture of seedling trays and other items.  The money raised pays for wheelchairs for the less fortunate which are purchased through a local pharmacy. This is a really easy way, albeit quite small, of trying to reduce our production of 'new plastic'.

This is the container at the front desk after just one week of collecting tags, I might need to get a bigger container!!  Well done everyone - keep bringing them in.

Ferndale News

We have welcomed a number of Beckenham students into the Ferndale unit at lunchtime this week. It has been fantastic to see the interactions and games, so many new friendships are developing.

Introducing our school's liaison for Mana Ake. 

Kia ora! My name is Anna and I was born and raised in Christchurch. I currently have a BA in Psychology from Stanford University and an M.Phil in Education and Psychology from the University of Cambridge. In addition to this, I have also held various research positions which have involved conducting and publishing research within the field of Mindfulness. I’ve returned to New Zealand this year, and am very much looking forward to working within the Beckenham school community as your Mana Ake Kaimahi Liason.  

Our next Mana Ake drop-in session will be this Wednesday from 8:30 - 9:30 in the upstairs room of the school office.  If you have any questions around parenting or your child's wellbeing that you would like to discuss with Anna please pop in.  Next term we will be providing the opportunity for parents to book into a 15 minute slot in the drop in sessions every second Wednesday.

Sports News

Interhouse  Challenge

Interhouse hockey competition

The House Captains and Deputies have been doing innovating thinking about their role in the school and what they can offer. One idea they had was to have an inter-house competition. Tuesday afternoon saw the first round of the tournament that they organised. The children competed in hockey, football, netball, Tapu Ae, basketball, theatre sports and a chalk art challenge. A special focus was placed on good sportsmanship and points were awarded to houses demonstrating fair play in addition to the points available for a win.

Our sportsmanship focus for this week was demonstrating ‘We care’ by showing respect for the rules of the game and the referee’s call. Many of the games were refereed by the House Captains themselves and it was great to see the children listening and following their direction, while still maintaining a competitive focus.

The basketball element of this challenge is run by players from the Canterbury RAMs. They are offering an exciting and highly engaging introduction to the sport of basketball to children who may not have previously played.

This week, Tennyson played Fisher, while Heathcote went head to head with Waimea. This is the first of three rounds.

After round one the scores are as follows:

Tennyson
Heathcote
Waimea
Fisher

Winter Sports Players of the day

Ruby M, Maddi, Meara, Lola, Mila, Henry, Otis, Freddie, Ishaan, Lucy, Millie J

PTA News

Beckenham Booty Car Sale

Beckenham Booty Car Boot Sale is this Sunday- come on down, we have loads of car boots booked in, all heaving with treasures just for you. Open from 9-11am in the school car park. The weather forecast looks great & a delicious Mexican Bean Soup will be available to warm you up!

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is just around the corner. We have Jute Bags, String Vege Bags, Beeswax Wraps & our Ideal Takeaway Coffee Cups to assist you with your war on plastic.  Order online at the following link Plastic Free July or pop on down to the Beckenham Booty Car Boot Sale this Sunday. For more info click on the following link Beckenham Booty

Clubbercise

We have sold out for the first ever Clubbercise Christchurch with Chloé at Beckenham Class. No Door Sales available.

For those that have booked, Thank -you - payment is due now. Payment must be received by Monday 1st July. Non-payment will result in your booking being cancelled & your spot(s) will be offered to those on our “waiting list”

To go on the Waiting list please click on the following link: waiting list 

If you have booked you will receive an email, before the class, advising on how to check in on the night.

We are so excited to see all 100+ of you next Wednesday at 7pm- let’s dance like no one is watching, get fit & get glowing at Clubbercise!

PTA Survey 

Our PTA welcomes everybody's contributions, no matter how big & small.

To make sure we have up to date information about how & when you can help we send out our PTA Survey once a term. If you completed this survey last term & nothing has changed then there is no need to complete the survey again

If you are new to the school &/or your circumstances have changed, please complete this now by clicking on the following link: Beckenham PTA survey

Early Next Term 

Calling all Craft Beer Enthusiasts, the PTA, in conjunction with THREE BOYS BREWERY will be offering a Brewery Tour early next term. For more exciting information check out the PTA Facebook Page for updates.

NZ Police

NZ Police recently launched a new non-emergency number, 105. We’ve done this to make it easier to get hold of us in the event of non-urgent situations or ‘Things which have Already Happened’, which don’t require Police assistance immediately.

You can call us on 105 for all non-emergencies, or you can go online at 105.police.govt.nz to report things like:

- Lost property

- Theft for a public place or car

- Intentional property damage

- Or to get an update or add info to a previous report

In the event of an emergency, always call 111 - Things that are Happening Now.

Community Notices

Aquagym

Swim for Life!  Where Champions Grow!
Book now for Holidays and Term 3 2019.  459 Cashel Street.  Ph: 3810299.  info@aquagym.co.nz

Open Christchurch

Open Christchurch, which invites the public of all ages to discover central city architecture and public spaces with free, one-off access to special buildings, and a range of themed walking tours, kicks off on the 30 June.
More information can be found here: https://teputahi.org.nz/2015-programme/open-christchurch/
the first event is at The Cathedral Grammar Junior School when they open their doors and its rooftop playground for all to encounter for one day only.
Other venues include Christ's College Memorial Dining Hall, the stunning Heritage building and Ao Tawhiti (Christchurch's only vertical school.)

The Arrowsmith Programme

Is your child struggling with aspects of learning at school?
Three out of 30 children in each class struggle with a learning difficulty. The Arrowsmith Program helps children with learning difficulties. If you would like to hear more about the Arrowsmith Program, including details of full time, part time or at home options - go to https://arrowsmithschool.org/
or https://sevenoaks.school.nz/arrowsmith/

Parents, Teachers, Learning Support Staff

Gina Wilson is coming to Christchurch.
Do you have a concern for your child’s health, learning or behaviour? Then you won’t want to miss this one-day-only presentation!

Gina Wilson (BHSc, B'Ed Tchng, ND, DipHerbMed) is a Naturopath specialising in health, learning and behaviour; Nutrition Consultant; and Biomedical therapist. Gina works with children to improve their overall health via nutrition, natural supplements and education.

There aren’t many health professionals in NZ who have the depth of knowledge and ever-developing, up to date information in this field as Gina and we are fortunate to have her visiting Christchurch to present here for the very first time!

Gina’s presentation offers practical help and covers:

The importance of the gut and its effect on the body and brain
• Fussy eating and what you can do
• Poor sleep, some of the reasons why
• Constipation/ diarrhoea and how to address these
• Suggestions of some basic supplements and why they may be needed e.g. zinc, magnesium, b-            vitamins
• Common nutritional deficiencies that may contribute to ASD/ADHD behaviours
• Environmental toxic exposures that may contribute to ASD/ADHD behaviours
• Lifestyle habits that may contribute to ASD/ADHD behaviours
• How to identify underlying triggers for children’s behaviour (including anxiety and low mood)            and learning problems
• How to address these causes so the child can thrive, concentrate, and learn with ease.

Location: St Albans School, Christchurch
Time and date: Saturday 31 August 2019 from 10am – 12noon
Cost: $25 per ticket
To register interest (or for any queries) email Kate Wood by Friday 5 July 2019
biomedicshealth@gmail.com
Spaces will go quickly so don’t hesitate to register your interest ASAP

Lego Brick Show

The Christchurch Brick Show is back again organising and promoting our annual Lego Brick Show to be held in Horncastle Arena on 13th and 14th July 2019. The Christchurch Brick Show is listed as a key event in the Kids fest magazine. Click on this link lego brick show to see more details.
Some of our highlights this year will be a 7m long LEGO interactive carnival scene and back on display we will have the LEGO replica of the New Brighton Pier.
We are excited to have more than 200 exhibitors displaying an assorted variety of LEGO sets and individual creations.  Children will have the opportunity to go hands-on with various LEGO focused activities in Imagination Station’s huge build and learn zone. Free activities include building spaces, mechanics benches, mosaic walls, gaming area, remote control LEGO vehicles and epic ramp races.