The order form for cheese rolls is now fixed. Please click here to order your cheese rolls. A paper form is coming home this week, if you would like to use this instead.
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Kauri Whānau Weekly Update: Term 1 Week 7
In this post:
- Cheese rolls fundraiser
- School-Based Vaccination Programme
- Science fun
- Passion Friday
Cheese Rolls
We are underway with our first fundraiser to help fund the fabulous week we experienced in Wainui. All the details about our cheese roll fundraiser are on this order form. We would love it if you could collect orders beyond your family. These tasty treats usually sell very easily, so please ask your work colleagues, extended family, friends and neighbours if they would like some. We will also send home a paper order form with space to collect multiple orders on the back if that works better for your family.
If you can help with providing equipment or a little time, please complete this form.
School-Based Vaccination Programme (SBVP)
Earlier this term Year 8 children brought home a pack about the School Based Vaccination Programme (SBVP). If you are yet to return your form, please get this in on Monday.
Science Fun
On Thursday last week, each home-group enjoyed a session at the Science Roadshow. We learnt about the molecular structure of carbon, including constructing a clever model, and were wowed by the science of forces.
Passions on Friday
Testing 'blood' samples. |
Making ice-cream. |
Being a leader. |
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Newsletter Friday 12 March 2021
Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
Today you might have noticed the Pride flag flying from our flagpole. In the same way that we fly flags of different nationalities to celebrate and welcome the wide range of diverse cultures we have within our school community, we also fly the Pride flag to celebrate and welcome all of those families who identify in any way as part of the rainbow community.Enrolment reminder
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Week 7:Wed 17 Mar - 4.15 - 5.45 Kiwi Volleyball at Hillview Christian School
Thu 18 Mar - 9.00 - 1.15 Zone Swimming Sports at Jellie Park
Week 8:
Tue 23 Mar - 9.00 - 2.00 Canterbury Triathlon at Eyrewell Forest, South Eyre Road.
Wed 24 Mar - 7.30 - 9.30pm PTA Meeting
Fri 26 Mar - 12.00 - 12.30 Celebration Assembly
Week 9:
Wed 31 Mar - 4:15-5:45pm Kiwi Volleyball at Hillview Christian School
Thu 1 Apr - 3:15 - 6:00pm Miniball Grade C at Pioneer Stadium
Fri 2 Apr - Good Friday - School Closed
Term Dates
Click here to view 2021 term dates.Citizen of the Week
Freyja Scholer - Year 5
Freyja, you are showing yourself to be an excellent role model in Pōhutukawa. You settle to tasks very quickly and complete them to the best of your ability. You are willing to share your thoughts and are prepared to take on board new ones. This is a great attribute to have.School Notices
School Donations
Alternative Weetbix Tryathlon - Beckenham Style
Parking and driver care on Sandwich Road
Te Mana Raupo Kahui Ako
Parent Workshop - Parenting to Establish Safety, Connection and Engagement
- Understanding challenging behaviours
- Understanding Window of Tolerance and Arousal and how this contributes to challenging behaviours
- Understanding how co-regulation & attunement can enhance moments of shared joy
- Learn a number of useful activities to respond to various behaviours.
Mana Ake “Drop-Ins” are continuing…
Parenting Tips
Staff Profiles
Across the way you will find Rachel managing our accounts and payroll systems in the front office, from Monday - Friday during the school day. In the library you will find Anne on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Community Notices
Cashmere Technical Football Club
March 12th 4.15-5.15pm Somerfield Park. All ages - Free!
Register here - https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/156407
Or, email: lisay@ctfc.co.nz
Landsdowne Terrace Playcentre
Te Whanau Koru Blog 2021-03-12 10:39:00
Kia ora e te Whanau,
The weeks are flying by in the Koru Team with such busy days!
Over the last 3 weeks we have...
- made delicious Gingerbread People
- had lots of fun playing with Spheros in the hall
- learnt how to play some courtyard games outside
- built constructions using the big cardboard bricks
- explored our outdoor play space
- solved maths problems and explored maths equipment
- created mud pies and pipe pathways from our new mud kitchen to the sandpit
- begun our literacy programme in the mornings
- made scrumptious porridge mini muffins.
Baking mini porridge muffins with Stacey. We think Goldilocks would love these!
Kōwhai Trip to Ferrymead
Kia ora whānau,
We are very excited about our upcoming trip to Ferrymead Heritage Park on the 23rd and 24th of March. This trip links strongly to our theme of ‘Change’ and the main focus will be on heritage life and development/change over time.
The following homegroups will be visiting on these days:
Tuesday 23rd March - Nick and Meagan’s homegroups
Wednesday 24th March - Laura, Rowe and Quynh’s homegroups
On each trip, our tamariki will be divided into four groups and participate in the following workshops:
- Heritage school
- Picnic games
- Bakery
- Heritage accommodation
We will also go on the tram, have a tour around the village and dress up in old fashioned clothing.
On the day of the trip, your child/children will need to:
- Be at school by 8:45am
- Bring a filling morning tea and lunch in their lunchbox
- Bring a full water bottle
- Have sunblock applied before arriving
- Ensure their sunhat is at school (if unsure, send a spare)
- Bring a light waterproof layer if it appears overcast
- Wear comfortable shoes
We will need approximately 2-3 whānau helpers for each homegroup. This will involve helping to oversee small groups of learners, supporting food breaks and joining in with activities.
Please make contact asap with your child’s home group teacher if you are able to help us on the day.
Unfortunately, there are limited numbers of helpers, so if you miss out this time there will be more opportunities later in the year to help. For health and safety reasons we are unable to accommodate siblings/preschoolers. We do have some room for whānau who need to come with us on the bus, otherwise there is ample parking at Ferrymead.
We will be in contact with those parents who will be coming along next week.
The cost of this trip is covered by your school contribution.
Ngā mihi nui,
Team Kōwhai
laura.williamson@beckenham.school.nz
rowena.barker@beckenham.school.nz
nick.brice@beckenham.school.nz
quynh.nyugen@beckenham.school.nz
meagan.mathers@beckenham.school.nz