We have a tentative date of Thursday 10th June for Amber and Charlotte's groups to visit The Botanic Gardens for an activity session with the Council's Outdoor Education Team and the Museum. This was planned for Monday 24th May, but was cancelled due to cold weather. Thanks to those who have already volunteered.
We need just two more parent helpers to undertake this trip.
If you are able to assist for the full day, from 9am-3pm, please email Charlotte asap. charlotte.verity@beckenham.school.nz.
The Kauri hub has put together 10 prizes for our hamper raffle. While the raffle will be drawn at our quiz night on Saturday, tickets will be available to the entire school community. Purchase your tickets for $2 each from in front of the school hall on Thursday and Friday, before and after school. Ten draws for $2 is pretty good odds, so be in to win!
Thanks to those who sent in items for our hamper raffle today. We still have over half of the hub to send in a contribution and need these by tomorrow, so please make sure something is in your child's bag.
We are also in need of two more people to help out on the night - this Saturday from 7pm. Please email Nicky if you could join our cheery team.
We are delighted to announce that Jo Smith has been offered, and has accepted, the permanent position of Deputy Principal. Jo has been acting in this role since the start of the year, and we are all thrilled to have her skills and wisdom in this role going forward.
Effective Inclusion Education Partners...
We have been working with the team at Ferndale School as a host school to their satellite class students for over 30 years. Our model of working together as a staff has been held up as an effective model of good practice, and written up in this article which has just been published:
Week 4: Tue 25 May - Zone Cross Country, at Halswell Quarry Wed 26 May - PTA Meeting 7.30 - 9.30pm Thu 27 May - Board of Trustees Meeting 5.30 - 7.30pm Fri 28 May - Celebration Assembly Sat 29 May - Quiz night fundraiser 7pm (SOLD OUT)
Week 5: Thu 3rd Jun - South Zone Winter Sport Fri 4 Jun -Koru Art Gallery Trip
Week 6: Mon 7 Jun - Queens Birthday (School Closed) Tue 8 Jun - Staff Only Day (School Closed) Thu 10 Jun - South Zone Winter Sport Fri 11 Jun - Celebration Assembly Fri 11 Jun - PTA Disco
Nevannah, you are such a ray of sunshine within our kura. You are always the first to lend a hand to those in need, and your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated by all those around you. The way you embrace learning opportunities is a credit to your determination, and drive to succeed.
School Notices
Mana Ake “Drop-Ins” are continuing…
A number of whānau have already made great use of the Mana Ake “drop-ins” that are available on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:30am. 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 88t39. Alternatively, you can contact Jacky in the office and she will make a booking for you.
ShowQuest 2021 - Year 7 & 8
Last Monday our Year 7 & 8 students performed in ShowQuest. What a fabulous day had by all. A huge thanks to all of the parents who supported during the day, and the teachers who put a lot of time in to each performance over the last few weeks. Our Beckenham supporters in the audience on the night were also complimented on their enthusiasm and shoutouts! It was fabulous to see everyone come together and contribute to put on an amazing show.
Students participated by performing, doing sound and lighting - and we even had our wonderful Chef Luke whipping up some delicious treats to be shared with all of our incredible performers.
Introducing our Koru Team, who are our first team to introduce themselves using Te Reo Māori. All of us as staff are challenging ourselves to improve on our use of Te Reo Māori - and model the use of this to our students. What great role models they are! Ka pai!
Community Notices
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