Citizen of the Week

Molly Arnott - Year 4 

Amber Jaiswal - Year 6

Amber, you are an amazing, kind and caring role-model, who consistently demonstrates the values of 'We care' and 'We make a difference'. We love the way that you care deeply about helping others and about looking after the world that we live in. The positive attitude that you demonstrate towards all areas of your learning is exemplary. We really appreciate the friendliness, kindness and authenticity that you bring to our hub. Keep shining, Amber!

Sharing our Learning

Koru Team

Flexible, responsive teaching and learning spaces and collaborative practise.

Visible, supported children.   Visible, supported staff.
We are all enjoying working in our flexible and responsive teaching and learning spaces  These spaces support strength based teaching and they offer our students and teachers flexibility, openness, and access to resources.  Our spaces are used purposefully to ensure children are being supported and are learning in a way that suits their style and personality.  An example of this is the use of the New Entrant Kakariki space which provides a withdrawal space for small groups, supporting our newer children and specialist teaching.  In the West Hub our Nook and Workshop are used for targeted group work, while the makerspace provides a purpose built space for creating, cooking, growing …... (the list goes on).  Our Theatre is a welcoming area with tiered seating where the whole Koru team can gather for singing, celebrations and sharing.
As well as utilising our indoor spaces we are also able to provide opportunities for the children to learn outside.  The shaded, grassed areas and asphalt surfaces enable children to engage in activities that encourage fine and gross motor skills, problem solving and communication skills through the use of physed equipment, imaginary play, water play and creative play using natural resources.



For our staff, working in an open, flexible learning environment where inquiries are shared, planning is collaborative, and reflections are based on both self and peer observations, leads to a more robust, continuously improving community of practice.  It is inspiring to work alongside such talented teammates.

Thank you New World

We have been amazed and intrigued by the Little Gardens growing in our hubs.



We are all enjoying watching our seeds sprout and grow.  They are nearly ready to split and plant in the raised garden beds at the back of the West Wing.

Some of our children wrote letters thanking New World for their generosity and kindness.  The delightfully designed and crafted letters were delivered this week and gratefully read and shared.

School Notices

Wellbeing Focus: We Care Day

Our We Care day on the 25th October was a huge success!  Staff and students got involved, by picking a name of a peer from a box, and then doing a no-cost caring act for that person. Some students invited their ‘person’ to play, others made a bookmark, card or wrote a compliment note. Many warm smiles and high 5’s were exchanged, and there was a real buzz of gratitude across the school.
Showing you care for others is an act of gratitude, and gratitude is key for maintaining wellbeing.
Read more about how you can help you child develop a sense of gratitude
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-23599/5-everyday-ways-to-teach-your-kids-gratitude-and-why-its-so-important.html)

"CHAOS at the School Gate"

Staff updates

Our thoughts are with Anne Chin as she recovers from her hip replacement surgery this Tuesday. Anne is making great progress and went home from hospital today. We wish her all the best.

We congratulate Jenny Diggle on being appointed as a permanent member of our staff from the beginning of 2018.

We are delighted to welcome Hannah Elliott who has won a permanent position on our staff from the start of next year. Hannah has sent us a short bio below:

Kia ora koutou! My name is Hannah Elliott. I'm originally from Wellington, although I have been living in Auckland for the past four years. I'm really looking forward to moving - both my parents hail from the South Island and my mum grew up just a few suburbs over from Beckenham, so I have many fond childhood memories of time spent in Christchurch growing up. As a teacher, I'm really passionate about using real-world problems to hook learners into their learning and working with students to use digital technologies to create and share learning. In my spare time, I like to cook adventurously and get outdoors.
I'm excited to be joining the Beckenham community next year!

Congratulations to...

Meara Stace: On the first Sunday of the school holidays Meara competed in the South Island Primary and Secondary Schools Karate competition at Pioneer Stadium.
Meara's focus and determination along with weeks of hard training earned her a Bronze medal in Kata and a Silver medal in Kumite (combat), Year 4.
As part of their entry, each competitor had to register their school name, so Meara was stoked to win a silver and bronze for Beckenham School.

Sports News

Senior Athletics Day

Our senior students demonstrated their love of challenge as they competed in a range of field and track events last week. Through competition we strive for our best and encourage others to push their own personal limits. It was fantastic to have our juniors come out and support the children in the sprint finals at the end of the day. The standard of competition was very high with many extremely close and sometimes indecipherable finishes. Luckily we had an ipad on the finish line to allow for close examination of the photo finishes.


We look forward to our Zones Athletics on Monday the 13th of November.

Congratulations to our Athletics Champions:

9 Year Old Girl - Hebe Butland
9 Year Old Boy - Jesse Ferguson
10 Year Old Girl - Samantha Maule
10 Year Old Boy -  Thomas Lyall
11 Year Old Girl - Tilly Harris
11 Year Old Boy - Jimmy Middleditch
12 Year Old Girl - Vita Gear
12 Year Old Boy - Joe Flynn
13 Year Old Girl - Kaia Joergensen
13 Year Old Boy - Fergus Knowles

Girls On Dirt Enduro

Hebe Butland was a force to be reckoned with at last weekend’s mountain bike enduro at Halswell Quarry. She raced down trails that many an adult would balk at to secure first place in the Little Shredders category. Congratulations, Hebe!

Boulder Bay Classic

Despite low cloud, Sunday morning proved to be a beautiful day for a run around the picturesque Godley Head and it was great to see several Beckenham families out enjoying the event. Emma and Freya had a great run in the Children’s Dash.

PTA News...

Staff Profile - Rowena Barker

Kia ora !  Although I have taught overseas and in other schools my passion has always been for Beckenham School and the Community. !  I look forward to teaching our delightful New Entrants every day . There are so many surprises and many opportunities to have fun ! I am married to Stephen and have 3  adult children.I also have 2 beautiful grandchildren who I adore and spoil !  Rugby  and music are my passions.In the weekends we love walking the Harry Ell track and whenever we can spend happy times over on the West Coast.I feel very lucky to teach with such a wonderful bunch of people in a great environment !

Mike Matulewicz

Community Notices

Steiner School

Due to unprecedented interest in our school for year 9 next year, we are opening a 2 nd year 9
stream for 2018. This means we can offer places for students who missed the opportunity for
enrolling earlier in the year. If you are interested to join our successful and integrated whole person
school, please ring the office and make an appointment to visit and chat. Ph 3370514.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Thomas Proctor
Principal
Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School

Principal's Patch

Kia ora koutou

What a celebration it was on Monday to finally have all of our school family back together again on one site! We had a fabulous 'Welcome assembly' to welcome back our seniors and to welcome all of the students who have started since our last welcome assembly in Week 1 of the year! Over 50 students!

Now we are in the final term of the building process, we can really start to see the way that the school is taking shape and the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel!

Our Year 5-8 students are settling quickly into their new learning spaces in the East and West Hubs and our NE - Y4 students are really enjoying having the seniors back on site. We had our first 'house games' on Friday and the children met on the park, in their house groups, and played games led by our senior house leaders.

Planning ahead for 2018
We are at that time of the year when we are doing significant planning for 2018. I don't anticipate that there will be many staff changes or movements of staff between teams for next year.
We will shortly be starting to put together the learning groups for 2018.  If you have any specific considerations that you would like me to be aware of around your child's needs for 2018, please email me at principal@beckenham.school.nz

Future enrolments - 2018 and beyond
If you live in-zone and have a child who is a pre-schooler and not yet enrolled, please get an enrolment form in for them - it is never too early to do this! It helps us immensely with our planning and it ensures that we can invite your child to be part of the transition to school programme when that time comes around. We would expect that by now, we have received all of the enrolment forms for children who are starting in Term 1 next year, and most of those for the rest of the year.
If you have friends or neighbours who have a pre-schooler whom they want to enrol, please encourage them to also make contact with the school office and begin that process sooner rather than later.
Out of zone enrolments for Term 1 2018 have closed. The next Out of Zone ballot closes on Wed 28th February for Term 2 2018.

Ngā mihi nui
Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki

Citizen of the Week

Vita Gear - Year 8

Vita, you embody our kete value ‘We Care’ in the knowledge and passion you hold for environmental matters. You are a critical and deep thinker and clearly articulate your knowledge views and opinions on a range of world matters. You strive for excellence across the curriculum demonstrating your love for learning.You are a loyal friend to others and your maturity shines through in way you carry out your leadership responsibilities. School Notices

School Notices

Christchurch Schools Music Festival - this coming Friday

Arriving late to school

The school day starts at 8:55am.  If you arrive after this time please come to the office to sign in on vistab.  When children are marked as absent on the roll texts are sent out to parents and phone calls made as we try and establish where a child is.  We now have our entire school community back on site and it is a learning curve for staff, students and families to get used to the new, and sometimes reacquaint with the old, processes so that the school community can work together as a whole.  Please assist us in streamlining student attendance by getting your child to sign in at the office if they are late.

Absences

When your child is absent please ALWAYS let the OFFICE know. It is not enough to tell, email or text teaching staff, as they may not be the person who takes the roll on the day when your child is absent.  Please make the office your first port of call when your child is absent or going to be absent NOT teaching staff.
There are three easy options for advising the office that your child will be absent:

• email: office@beckenham.school.nz, 
• phone : 03 337 1404 
• text: 021 027 94107

Lost Property

PTA News

Congratulations to Kaia Joergensen who was part of the Canterbury primary school hockey team who won the national hockey tournament in Tauranga during the holidays.

They finished top of their pool with wins against Central Otago (2-0), Taranaki (11-0), Horowhenua (9-0), Auckland B (7-1) and Northland (3-0) before following this up with a comfortable quarter final 6-0 victory against South Canterbury, a nail-biting  2-1 win against North Harbour in their semi-final, before finishing off a fantastic week in Tauranga by beating Auckland 2-0 in the final.

Congratulations to Joel Kingham who played in the South Island football tournament for the Canterbury 12th grade team. Joel was awarded the Golden Gloves award, as voted by the referees, as the best Goalkeeper of the tournament.

Staff Profiles

Pip Wareing

Susan Walsh

Community Notices

Kids Fun Golf Event

DIVA RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Special Edition - Welcome back to Term 4 at Beckenham!

Kia ora koutou

As you will all no doubt be aware, we will have ALL of our students back on our Beckenham site on Monday for the start of Term 4.

Getting around our site has changed again this term with the building progressing and the office now in another new, but temporary, location.

Below is a map that will hopefully help you find your way around.

The Office and staffroom will be located in the old NE classrooms, backing onto the staff carpark. The pedestrian entrance to the office, and to the East Hub (from Sandwich Road) will be via the staff carpark.
The Year 7/8 team have moved into the East Hub, and the Year 5/6 team are in the Sandwich Road end of the West Hub. Both teams have worked tirelessly over the past three days preparing their new learning spaces for the students on Monday.

We will begin classes at the normal time of 8:55am on Monday, then we will all meet in the courtyard between the East Hub and the Office (weather permitting), for our first whole school WELCOME ASSEMBLY since the start of Term 1!
We would like to invite any parents who are able to attend to join us in this assembly.

All of the staff are looking forward to being back on the same site together again after a year of working on two sites. We are very excited about welcoming all of our students back to school and a fabulous term of learning ahead.

Best wishes
Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki

During Term 4 students are required to wear an approved school sun hat (red or black).  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.

PTA - Sunscreen offer:

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

Lunchonline

Hello Lunchonline Families!

We have let Lunchonline know that ALL of our students are now at our Beckenham site so they will be delivering all of the lunches here from Monday.

For your information!  Can you please note that Pita Pit Sydenham has a new menu and it is set up slightly differently – take a look when you next order.

The kids’ sized pitas are now priced at $5.65 which includes three fillings and sauce. The three fillings and sauce are chosen separately.  Previously, there was a charge for each filling and sauce.

This menu is loaded and effective from the first week of term 4.  Have a great break over the holidays.

Christchurch School of Music

Come and join us for this exciting, FREE performance of a childhood favourite story, My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes. This performance is based on the much-loved book by Eve Sutton and Lynley Dodd and is filled with visually and aurally engaging percussion music with dancing cats from all over the world.

Presented by the Christchurch School of Music with the world percussion ensemble, colourful dancers, a naughty box-loving pussy cat and narration by Celia Stewart, this performance will engage the children in wonderful music and storytelling.
Most suitable for 3-8 year olds but all welcome.

When: Friday October 20th
Cost: FREE
Show times -
10am-10.50am
11.30am-12.20pm
1.30pm-2.20pm

Where: Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, Winchester St.

Please register your interest and preferred show time with Roanna Funcke:
roanna@csm.org.nz

Building the ADHDvantage

Building the ADHDvantage 3.30-5.30pm Saturday 14th October, St Marks church Hall Opawa.
Guest speaker Dr Sarah Watson - a conference to support and inform parents and adults living with ADHD, as well as teachers and specialists.
 By joining us you'll get:
• greater awareness and education of ADHD
• factual information on ADHD
• to understand what proper assessment and multimodal treatment of ADHD by trained professionals means, and
• understand the resources required for assessment and treatment of ADHD in adults.
 Find out more at http://www.adhdnewzealand.co.nz/adhd-nz-awareness-month.html 

Principal's Patch

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

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

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

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

Principal's Patch

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

Citizen of the Week

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

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.

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

Community Notices

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

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