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Kia ora koutou
Alert Levels and Traffic Lights...
As the country has moved to the new Covid Protection Framework (Traffic lights) this week, it has created quite a lot of confusion around what schools are supposed to be doing for both schools and their communities.
Ministry of Education guidelines have requested that schools continue to operate at Level 2 guidelines until the end of the 2021 school year. They have also requested that non-curriculum events (including performances, picnics and prizegivings) that bring parents onto the school site do not happen at Level 2.
To comply with these guidelines, just as many other schools have done, we have recorded our Kapa Haka performances this week and will be sharing those with whānau shortly. We have also planned to make our Year 8 graduation an event that parents will be able to participate in by watching on-line, rather than in person. We do understand that this is very disappointing for whānau who had expected to be able to attend these events in person. We also know that more whānau will be able to enjoy these events through having them online, as there will be no restriction on the number of family members who can watch on-line.
We will be moving to the COVID Protection Framework (Traffic Light system) from the start of 2022, at whatever colour of the traffic light system we are at at the time.
Reminder: School finishes for the year on Wed 15th December at 12:30pm
Teams and Staffing for 2022
Now that we have our staffing for 2022 confirmed, we are able to share our teaching teams for next year.
Koru (NE/Y1):
Elizabeth Drummond (Team Leader)
Georgia McKenna
Stacey McLachlan (release, no home-group)
Kahikatea (Y1/2):
Amber Donovan (Team Leader)
Katie McFarlane
Krystal Hunt
Emma Hayes-Smith
Lisa Collier (release, no home-group)
Kōwhai (Y3/4):
Anna Reid (Team Leader)
Nick Bruce
Rowena Barker
Charlotte Verity
Quynh Nguyen
Laura Williamson (release, no home-group)
Pōhutukawa (Y5/6):
Steve Cooke (Team Leader)
Gayle McNaughton
Rae Marsh
Anna McNeill
Georgie Jones (release, no home-group)
Kauri (Y7/8):
Nicky Dunlop (Team Leader)
Megan Culver
Jenny Diggle
Caitlin Worsfold
Sarah Junghenn (release, no home-group)
Congratulations
This week we celebrated with one of our Year 3/4 teachers, Quynh Nguyen, as she received her full teaching certificate, after having successfully completed her first two years of teaching.
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| Quynh Nguyen (Y3/4 teacher) | |
Ngā mihi nui
Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Thu 9th Dec - Corsair Bay Year 7/8Thu 9th Dec - Beckenham Cycle Safety Programme (Y6)
Fri 10th Dec - Beckenham Cycle Safety Programme (Y6)
Fri 10
Mon 13th Dec - Beckenham Cycle Safety Programme (Y6)
Tue 14th Dec - Beckenham Cycle Safety Programme (Y6)
Tue 14 Dec - Year 8 Graduation (livestreamed event)
Wed 15th Dec - Last Day of School for 2021 - School Finishes at 12.30pm
Term Dates
Click here to view 2021 & 2022 term dates.Click here to follow our school Facebook page.
Citizen of the Week
Mia White - Year 3
Mia, you are an absolutely awesome member of Kōwhai! You have an infectious 'can do' attitude and set a wonderful example to others as you cheerfully work hard in all areas of school life. Mia you are a considerate, caring, enthusiastic friend, who naturally incorporates our key values in everything you do. We love having you at Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto, Mia. You are a fabulous friend and learner.School Notices
2022 Term Dates
Staff Only Days
Thu 27, Fri 28 January & Mon 31 January
Staff Only Day during Term 1 – date to be confirmed
Staff Only Day during Term 2, date to be confirmed
Staff Only Day during Term 1 – date to be confirmed
Staff Only Day during Term 2, date to be confirmed
Staff Only Day during Term 3, date to be confirmed
NB: Learning Conferences all day Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 February. Supervision will be provided for families who have requested it. Classes start Thursday 3 February.
NB: Learning Conferences all day Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 February. Supervision will be provided for families who have requested it. Classes start Thursday 3 February.
Term 1
Tue 1 February – Thu 14 April
Waitangi Day Mon 7 Feb – School Closed
Good Friday – Friday 15 April – School Closed
Term 2
Mon 2 May to Fri 8 Jul
Queen’s Birthday Mon 6 Jun – School Closed
Matariki Fri 24 Jun – School Closed
Term 3
Mon 25 Jul Friday 30 Sep
Term 4
Mon 17 Oct Thu 15 Dec
Labour Day Mon 24 Oct – School Closed
Canterbury Anniversary Fri 11 Nov – School Closed
Helping others this Christmas
This week, we are collecting items to donate to the City Mission. This is a small way that we, as a community, can show that 'We Care' and 'We Make a Difference'. COVID has made this year a tough year for many, and the City Mission need our help more than ever.
Donations can include non-perishable food items such as tinned fruit and veges, rice and pasta, tea and coffee, toiletries such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo and nappies, along with Christmas treats such as chocolate. These small gifts will go a long way to helping brighten the Christmas of others.
Please bring donations to the office or to the collection point on the library verandah each morning.
Kapa Haka
Our students really enjoyed putting their best performances onto video this week to share with their whānau. The video will be shared with whānau of kapa haka students this coming week.
Writing Achievements
Kate, one of the budding young writers in Kauri Hub, saw incredible success earlier this year when she became a published author for the first time. Kate wrote a fractured fairytale on the classic 'Little Red Riding Hood' which saw her published amongst other talented young writers in New Zealand. What a fantastic achievement!!
Another one of our talented students, Katya Atlas, submitted a memoir in the writing competition 'Write On'. The true recollection of her meeting her sister for the first time impressed judges so much that she was awarded 'distinction'. We couldn't be happier for her!
Kōwhai kids’ art project!
Kōwhai students have been learning how to use tape to get crisp edges with their painting, how to blend colours, and select inspiring patterns or quotes!
Sports News
Sports Uniforms
The only children who still require a sports top are the Year 3/4 mini ball teams. Please, could you check at home for any sports uniforms that your child may have and return them to the office as soon as possible.
Miniball
Please see below for the draw for the final Miniball game on the 8th of December and the good news is that there can now be spectators at the games!
4:00 - Beckenham Whanaungatanga vs Prebbleton Pacers
6:00 - Beckenham Hiringa vs Mt Plesant Magicians
7:00 - Beckenham Hakinakina vs TCGS Tigers
Xmas Theme - As we welcome back our spectators and family members we encourage your players to 'dress up' in a Christmas theme. This may include face paint, xmas hats, decorations or anything with christmas attire. Players can't wear hats when playing or anything they normally wouldn't wear but can wear it when seated on the bench or before/after games! Santa will be there giving out goodies to anyone in the stadium so look out for him!
PTA News
Calendar Art
Thanks to everyone for supporting calendar art - hopefully you have all received your orders which went home from kura today. Please contact the PTA via Facebook, or our email if there are any issues.
Salami Orders - collection this coming week
For everyone who ordered salamis, please remember pick up is this coming week.
Thursday 9th December:
Thursday 9th December:
- 9.00 - 10.00 am
- 2.30 - 3.30 pm
- 5.00 - 6.00 pm (Evening Collection option)
Friday 10th December:
- 9.00 - 10.00 am
- 2.30 - 3.30 pm
Pick up location will be out the front of the school on Sandwich Road - approximately where the Coffee Cart parks.
Weetbix Kids TRYathlon
The Weetbix TRYathlon is on (fingers crossed!) next year, Sunday 6th of March in the morning at Jellie Park. There will be a gazebo for the kids to hang out in and a BBQ cooking well deserved sausages on the day. It’ll be a great day family day out and something to look forward to for next year!
If you have a child aged 6 or older who is keen to get involved you can easily register them online at https://tryathlon.co.nz/locations/christchurch/ and join our school group by searching “Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto”.
Keep in touch with the PTA
To stay up to date with the PTA, please check out our Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto PTA Facebook page, linked here. Or come along to one of our meetings - all welcome.
Meeting dates can be found in the weekly school newsletter, or on the school calendar - linked here.These meetings are usually held on a Wednesday night 7.30-9.30pm.
The PTA bank account is 12-3148-0244558-00.
To stay up to date with the PTA, please check out our Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto PTA Facebook page, linked here. Or come along to one of our meetings - all welcome.
Meeting dates can be found in the weekly school newsletter, or on the school calendar - linked here.
These meetings are usually held on a Wednesday night 7.30-9.30pm.
The PTA bank account is 12-3148-0244558-00.
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
Act2 Drama Group
Follow Snow White as she falls in love, escapes death, and meets 21 dwarfs..... what could possibly go wrong?
A funny and witty performance suitable for all ages.
Bugsy Malone
Gangsters! Cream pies! Singing! Dancing! And Splurge guns...
For summer entertainment, come see the Elmwood Players hilarious family musical BUGSY MALONE!
You might even get splurged yourself!!
At Elmwood Auditorium over the Summer School Holidays in January.
