Kōwhai News Term 1 Week 6

Posted on by

Kia ora e te whānau,

Wow, we can't believe how quickly Term 1 is going! Our tamariki have settled in beautifully to the Kōwhai routines, and have been showing our school kete values throughout the day.

Maths and Literacy Groups

Our maths and literacy groups have been established, and our tamariki are now settling into these routines and are building momentum in their learning.  

For literacy, if your child is still on the Structured Literacy programme, they will be taking one book home every week to practise reading at home. Once your child has completed the Structured Literacy programme, home learning will consist of reading a chapter book or non-fiction book of their own choice each night. Some students may bring home a journal story or article that they have read in class. All students will be visiting the library each week. The days for each group are as follows:

  • Tuesday: Jordan and Gayle's literacy groups
  • Wednesday: Georgia and Anna's literacy groups
For writing, our tamariki have had the awesome opportunity to write to a penpal from a different school across Aotearoa New Zealand. The focus of these letters was to tell their penpal some information about themselves, as well as about their experience of Walk or Wheel to School Week, which took place last week. We are very excited to receive some letters back! For the rest of this term, we will be focusing on recount writing. 

For maths, we have spent the first few weeks looking at geometry and focusing on 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes and their different attributes, and looking at different types of angles that we may find within shapes. For the rest of this term, we will be focusing on number structure and operations, looking at numbers up to 1,000 and 10,000, as well as looking into addition and subtraction. Problem-solving is also completed at least once a week, opening our tamariki up to open-ended and unfamiliar questions. We have been beginning with some different rapid routines. These include activities like Notice, Think, Wonder, MoveNProve, Revisit and Retain, Which One Doesn't Belong, and some Esti-Mysteries. Have a go at this question below which was a part of our programme this week:


Scooter Skills

Next week, on Thursday 19th March, we will be having our Scooter Skills sessions. This is run by a representative from the Christchurch City Council, and will involve a 45-minute session with groups of 20 tamariki at a time. 
Thank you to all the families who are willing to lend a scooter for the day. We are extremely appreciative! 
A reminder for all whānau that tamariki will need to bring their own helmet on Thursday. Please make sure this is named. What an exciting event!



Kapa Haka Performance

Today our whole hub performed at our celebration assembly. Our tamariki did a fantastic job, and showed our school kete value 'We Love Challenge' by being brave and getting up the front of the whole school to pull off a magnificent performance. Ka pai tō mahi, tamariki!

Recorder Lessons Opportunity

On Thursday morning, Celia, from the Christchurch School of Music, came out to demonstrate the recorder to our Year 3s and 4s. They are offering small in-school group lessons for $97.50 a term starting in Term 2. If your child has expressed an interest please go ahead and enrol using this link: csm.org.nz/enrol-online. Someone will be in touch with you to organise lessons. They will take place on a Wednesday morning, and the children will be in small groups of 4 for a 20-minute lesson.
 
It is important for the children to have a good quality recorder so, if you don’t have a good one at home already, please purchase a Yamaha descant from Music Works at 569 Colombo St. They are currently on special at $14.95.
 
This is a great opportunity to get your child started on their musical journey and the recorder leads nicely into the band programme offered at Years 5-8.



Nut Free Zone

A reminder to all that our hub is completely nut free. This includes any spreads in sandwiches that contain nut products (nutella, peanut butter), any muesli bars containing nuts, slices or biscuits with nuts in them, and any other products that might make their way into lunch boxes that have traces of nuts within them. If you are unsure, please read the back of packets to double check the ingredients. Thank you for your support with this. 


Online Safety: Gaming

Eighty percent of tamariki in New Zealand aged 8-17 have played games online. Games can have many benefits: entertainment, social opportunities, coordination development, problem-solving and multitasking skills. But, most of all, gaming is popular because it’s fun. 


But games can be tough for parents and whānau to navigate. How much gaming is too much? How do I make sure my tamariki aren’t seeing inappropriate content or chatting in-game with strangers?


Today we’re sharing Netsafe’s Online Gaming Whānau Toolkit so you have all the resources you need to keep your kids safe. 


YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/rPN_ev1RSDQ

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 


Ngā mihi nui,

The Kōwhai team


anna.reid@beckenham.school.nz

georgia.mckenna@beckenham.school.nz

gayle.mcnaughton@beckenham.school.nz

jordan.pollock@beckenham.school.nz

Kahikatea News Term 1 Week 6

Posted on by

Kia ora whānau,

It’s hard to believe we are already six weeks into the term! It has been a very busy and positive time in our classroom. Our tamariki have settled well into routines and have been showing fantastic engagement with their learning. It has been wonderful to see growing confidence, new friendships, and lots of enthusiasm across all areas of the curriculum. 


Literacy

We are a few weeks into our literacy groups, and we are incredibly impressed with our tamariki and their enthusiasm to learn. It has been wonderful to see students building confidence as they work through their reading and literacy activities.

A quick reminder that students can only take their reading books home if they have their reading folders at school. Folders only need to be brought to school on Thursdays. On this day, students will return their previous book and receive a new one to take home. Thank you for helping support this routine!


Maths

Last week, we were learning about shapes and geometry. Our tamariki enjoyed exploring and identifying different shapes through a range of fun, hands-on activities. Take a look at some of the things we got up to!

Over the next few weeks, we will be diving into place value and grouping numbers. Students will be learning how numbers can be grouped into tens and ones, helping them better understand how numbers are made.

Ideas to try at home:

  • Ask your child to group everyday objects (such as Lego, pasta, or small toys) into groups of 10.

  • Practice counting collections and see how many groups of 10 you can make.

  • When you see numbers around you (letterboxes, page numbers, prices), ask: How many tens? How many ones?

These small activities can really help strengthen their understanding of numbers.








Inquiry – Sustainability: Healthy Bodies and Minds

As part of our inquiry learning around sustainability, we have been exploring what it means to have healthy bodies and healthy minds. Recently, we looked at how to create a balanced plate of food and talked about 'everyday foods' and 'sometimes foods'. Students discussed what foods help give us energy, what foods help our bodies grow, and why it is important to have a variety of foods on our plates. Have a look at our balanced plates of food! 









Tuakana–Teina

Our seniors recently led some wonderful Tuakana–Teina activities as part of their leadership week. They created a range of games and activities for small groups of our tamariki.

It was a big hit! It was fantastic to see such great engagement from everyone involved. Our younger students loved working with the seniors, and it was awesome to see the older students stepping into their leadership roles. Here are some pictures of the fun!






















Little Kickers

We are excited to be taking part in Little Kickers, an organisation that gives children a positive introduction to sport by teaching football skills in a friendly, pressure-free environment. The focus will be on developing ball skills.

Please talk with your child about this and reassure anyone who might feel nervous that this is for everyone, whether they have played football before or not.

Little Kickers will take place on:

  • Wednesday 18th March

  • Wednesday 25th March

We are looking forward to lots of fun and active learning!


Diversity Day

Wow! Everyone showed up today looking bright and colourful for Diversity Day.

Thank you to everyone who brought along a gold coin donation. These donations are going towards two fantastic charities: Rainbow Youth and The Dyslexic Foundation.




Sickness 

There is a lot of sickness going around at the moment! If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them at home. Phone 033371404 or email the office at office@beckenham.school.nz to let them know your child is unwell and will not be at school. 


Wishing you all a wonderful weekend with your whānau!

Ngā mihi, 

Amber, Sarah S, Talia and Sarah J


Kauri Team Newsletter – Term 1, Week 6

Posted on by

Kia ora koutou,

What a jam-packed two weeks we’ve had in Kauri! Week 5 featured the South Zone Swimming Sports, round two of our Whare Kotahitanga, Walk or Wheel Week, and plenty of learning packed in between.

Week 6 is already shaping up to be a highlight for the yearbook as we enjoyed a range of activities during Leadership Week. From discovering what type of leader we are to putting those qualities into practice, it has been fantastic to see students stepping up and embracing new challenges.

Upcoming Dates:
Week 7:            Wednesday - Whare Kotahitanga (Rotation 3)
                          Thursday - School Based Immunisation Programme

Week 8:             Monday - Canterbury Hockey Skills Sessions
                          Thursday & Friday - SISS Mountain Biking Event
                          Friday - Celebration Assembly & Kauri Sausage Sizzle

Week 9:             Wednesday - Huxster Mountain Biking Event at McLean's Island

Have a fantastic weekend with your tamariki,
Hugo, Kate McG, Megan C, Sarah A, Megan H & Nicky

Thank you to Megan Harris
Over the last three weeks, we have been incredibly lucky to have Megan Harris covering Megan C’s homegroup while she has been away. Megan has stepped in seamlessly and has been a wonderful part of Kauri during this time.

Thank you, Megan, for all the support, care, and enthusiasm you have brought over the past few weeks — we have truly loved having you in Kauri!

South Zone Swimming Sports (& Swimming Cups)
In week 5, our BTKOP representatives headed off to the South Zone Swimming Sports to compete for a chance to advance to the Canterbury event on Thursday the 26th of March. We want to congratulate all of our swimmers for the determination, grit and speed they showed through their races and a further congratulations to those who progressed to the Canterbury event. 

We have also presented our first cups for 2026 and wanted to share our congratulations to Sarah Welch and Sebastian Blane who were our 2026 recipients. What an incredible achievement for you both!


Whare Kotahitanga
Our house captains, deputy house captains, and sports leaders have been showing off their fantastic leadership skills by running our Whare Kotahitanga sessions over the past two weeks, with two more to go. During this time, we have been taking part in activities within our house groups, involving all tamariki across the school. Students have rotated through four different stations: rautaki (sport), tūhono (connection), auaha (creation), and hononga (team building). Tamariki across the school have been loving this time to connect, and our kaiako (teachers) have been raving about the leadership shown by our student leaders — tino pai!



Week 6 - Leadership Week
Leadership Week has been a highlight for our class. We were lucky to hear from three inspiring speakers — Craig Saunders, Lucy Gray, and Andy Thompson — who shared their experiences and insights about leadership. Through their talks, students learned about different leadership styles and what it means to lead in positive and meaningful ways.

Throughout the week, we had plenty of opportunities to put these ideas into practice. Students planned a tuakana–teina buddy session and spent time on Friday connecting with our Kahikatea buddies. We also walked to Mount Vernon and then on to Hansen Park, where we took part in leadership and team-building challenges.

Each afternoon, students participated in a variety of fun team-building activities, including blindfolded mazes, tug of war, the electric fence challenge, and the classic game of Zip Zap. On Thursday afternoon, we also enjoyed a swim at Waltham Pool, and we returned to school on Friday morning for a team breakfast together.

It has been fantastic to see students stepping up, supporting one another, and growing their leadership skills throughout the week. Please enjoy these photos from Leadership Week!

Pōhutukawa Team News Term 1 Week 6 2026

Posted on by

 


Ngā mihi e te whānau,

Warm greetings to you all. We have had a wonderful 2 weeks in Pōhutukawa. The weather has been mostly welcoming, apart from the wet blast last week, and the students in great spirits!  Please read on for some news from the team, and some updates on the term. Have a great weekend everyone, kia pai ngā rā whakata.

School arrival times

We have begun to notice more and more students arriving at school before 8 am and lingering around either in the park or outside the school gates. A reminder that students should not be at school before 8am, or alternative supervision is to be sought. Thanks for your help with this.

Working Hard throughout the week in the hub! 






























HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!


Online Safety: Gaming

Eighty percent of tamariki in New Zealand aged 8-17 have played games online. Games can have many benefits: entertainment, social opportunities, coordination development, problem-solving and multitasking skills. But, most of all, gaming is popular because it’s fun. 


But games can be tough for parents and whānau to navigate. How much gaming is too much? How do I make sure my tamariki aren’t seeing inappropriate content or chatting in-game with strangers?


Today we’re sharing Netsafe’s Online Gaming Whānau Toolkit so you have all the resources you need to keep your kids safe. 


YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/rPN_ev1RSDQ


Have a great weekend everybody, kia pai ngā rā whakatā!

The Pōhutukawa Teaching Team

Chris, Nick, Kate, Rae, and Chloe.

Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Schoolwide Newsletter, Rāmere (Friday) 6th March 2026

Posted on by

Principal's Update

Ngā mihi e te whānau,

Our PTA plays an important role in supporting our school. Through their work, they raise funds for key school projects and organise events that help strengthen the sense of community and belonging within our school.

Following the successful fundraising for our new turf (which will be installed later this year), the PTA is now turning its attention to the replacement of the shade sails over our junior playground. The current sails are reaching the end of their lifespan and need to be replaced to ensure our students continue to have a safe, shaded space to play.

There are two ways our community can help support this project. The first is to attend the upcoming MoveX evening session, and the second is to contribute to the Easter raffle. Your support of these events will help us move closer to funding this important project.

The existing shade sails will be taken down at the end of this term, with the new sails planned to be installed in time for the beginning of Term 4. This is an important project that supports the health and safety of our students, particularly during the warmer months.

Thank you to our PTA and wider school community for the continued support you show our school.

Details for both fundraisers are below:

Easter Raffle

The Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto PTA is excited to be running an Easter Grocery Raffle in Term 1, with all funds raised going directly back into supporting our tamariki and school initiatives.

We will be creating one large family grocery hamper along with smaller themed hampers - and we would love your support to help fill them!

🧺 How You Can Help

We are asking each family (if you are able) to donate one non-perishable grocery item based on your child’s year level:

• Year 0/1: Small Easter treats (e.g. mini eggs, marshmallows, Easter lollies etc)
• Year 2: Sweet baking items (e.g cake mixes, icing, sprinkles etc)
• Year 3: Lunchbox snacks, biscuits & crackers
• Year 4: Bathroom and beauty items (e.g soaps, body wash, hand wash, toothpaste etc)
• Year 5: Breakfast items (e.g cereal, spreads, porridge, honey etc)
• Year 6: Pantry staples (e.g pasta, rice, sauces, canned goods etc)
• Year 7: Drinks (e.g juice boxes, cordial, hot chocolate etc)
• Year 8: Other grocery items (e.g coffee, tea, condiments etc)

Donations don’t need to be big - every little bit helps make our raffle exciting for the tamariki. We truly appreciate any support you can give.

📦 Drop-Off Details

Please drop your item to the School Office over the next two weeks into the Easter box. 

Raffle tickets will go on sale soon for whānau to sell, with the draw taking place in Week 9 before Easter.

Thank you for supporting this PTA fundraiser - your generosity helps create wonderful opportunities for our tamariki.

Have a great weekend.

Ngā mihi,
Cade

Principal / Tumuaki

Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto

Important Dates

2026 Term Dates - Linked Here

Upcoming EventsTerm 1
Wed 11 MarSchool Photos (All Students, Except NE)
Thu 12 MarKauri Team Mount Vernon & Waltham Pool Trip
Fri 13 MarCelebration Assembly (10:00-10:30am, Hall)
Fri 13 MarPTA MoveX Fundraiser
Thu 19 MarCJCA Girls Smash Cricket Festival (Yr 5/6)
Thu 19 MarKōwhai Scooter Skills
Mon 23 MarCanterbury Hockey Sessions (Yr 7/8)
Tue 24 MarCanterbury Hockey Sessions (Yr 5/6)
Wed 25 MarCanterbury Swimming Event (Yr 5/6)
Wed 25 Mar - Sat 28 MarSouth Island School MTB Championships
Wed 25 MarBoard of Trustees Meeting (5:30-7:30pm, Staff Room)
Thu 26 MarCanterbury Swimming Event (Yr 7/8)
Fri 27 MarCelebration Assembly (10:00-10:30am, Hall)
Wed 1 AprPSC Huxster Mountain Biking Event
Wed 1 AprPTA Meeting (7:30-9:30pm, Staff Room)
Thu 2 AprLast Day of Term 1
Fri 3 AprGood Friday - School Closed
Mon 20 AprFirst Day of Term 2

Citizen of the Week

Max - Year 8

Max, you are an extremely positive and enthusiastic member of the Kauri hub. You consistently demonstrate the school values and you approach everything calmly and thoughtfully. You are a natural leader through your actions. Tino pai!

Corben - Year 6

Corben, you are a wonderful friend and a dedicated, hardworking student. The contributions you make to our learning environment are thoughtful and genuinely valued. Keep sharing that fantastic smile and continuing to make our classroom such a positive, welcoming place for everyone.

School Notices

Road Patrol

No matter the weather, our dedicated Road Patrol team is out there keeping us safe as we cross Sandwich Road. This week, they have had a refresher session with Constable Meg. They are doing a great job.

Please make sure that you cross the road at this designated space. Sandwich Road can be a busy place at drop-off and pick-up times.

We Get There Together.

Our School Timetable

TimeActivity
8:30 am – 8:55 amStudents arrive at school and prepare for the day
8:55 am – 9:00 amStudents go to class, and the morning roll is taken.
9:00 am – 10:30 amLearning time
10:30 am – 10:50 amPlay time
10:50 am – 11:00 amKai time (morning tea)
11:00 am – 12:40 pmLearning time
12:40 pm – 1:20 pmPlay time
1:20 pm – 1:40 pmKai time (lunch eating), the afternoon roll is taken.
1:40 pm – 3:00 pmLearning time
3:00 pmHome time
3:15 pmClearing bell rings (any children that are not collected by this time report to the office)

Public Health Nurse Notice

My name is Holly and I am the Public Health Nurse for your school. The Public Health Nursing Service (PHNS) work with tamariki and their whānau where health and wellbeing concerns impact on their home and school lives. 
Please contact me if you have any health concerns for your tamariki.

waea pūkoro: 03 383 6877 ext: 99628, 0272843397 
īmēra: holly.cummings@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Kupu Māori o te Wiki

Kia ora koutou! This year, we are embracing our te reo Māori, and will be learning a new Whakataukī (phrase/proverb), Kīwaha (saying), and Kupu (word) each week. Here is the last two weeks new te reo we have focused on:

Give these a go! Nau mai te wero - We Love Challenge! He taonga te ako - We Love Learning!

Whakataukī: Whakarite ngā kete mō te haerenga! - This means filling our kete for the journey. Who knows where this saying can be found?
Whakataukī: Ahakoa he iti kete, he iti nā te aroha - This means it’s the thought that counts. 

Kīwaha: Paia! - this means Awesome!
Kīwaha: Mē he tē! - this means like a boss!

Kupu: Āe - this means yes.
Kupu: Kāore - this means no.

If you are unsure of the pronunciation of a word, have a look at Te Aka (the Māori dictionary) where you can hear how the word is spoken correctly.

Chicken Chat

Our silkies are settling well into their routine and life here at Beckenham Te Kura. They are well cared for and have an incredible roster of students who are part of the 'Chicken team' taking care of their cage cleaning and water/feeding needs throughout the week. Monday to Thursday are timetabled 'chicken experience days' for the tamariki, and on Fridays, the chickens have a rest day. 

Chicken fact ~ Did you know? Chickens can eat egg shells, and it helps them to lay more eggs!

The Sports Corner

Kia ora koutou,

This section of our newsletter will be dedicated to highlighting the successes and challenges our students are experiencing in sports outside of school. We love seeing our ākonga (students) showing our school values, especially We Love Challenge Nau Mau Te Wero in the community. If your child has had a sporting success that you’d like to share with our community, please email me with a short blurb and photo to: kate.mcgregor@beckenham.school.nz - We’d love to feature it in our next newsletter!

Ngā mihi nui,
Kate McGregor
Sports Coordinator

Embracing the Challenge at the New Brighton XRace

Last weekend, Jess and her Dad took part in the XRace in New Brighton, and it was an exciting day all around. Jess was thrilled to finish first place in her age group — a fantastic achievement!

For those unfamiliar with XRace, it’s a family adventure race filled with mystery challenges and fun obstacles that teams must complete together. Along the course, Jess and her Dad tackled activities like a three-legged race (not easy when Dad’s legs are so much longer!), crossword puzzles, piggyback rides, and plenty of running between stations. Most importantly, it was a fun and memorable day out for both of them.

It was also great to spot around half a dozen other Beckenham tamariki taking part alongside their adults. Seeing so many members of our community involved and enjoying the challenges was fantastic, and they were all clearly demonstrating one of our school values — “We Love Challenge.”

Year 0–2 Touch Rugby: Beckenham Fire & Beckenham Sharks 

Our Year 0–2 Touch Rugby teams, the Fire and the Sharks, have been having a fantastic time on the field! The tamariki have shown great enthusiasm, teamwork, and determination each week as they learn the game and support one another. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow while having lots of fun playing touch rugby together. Ka pai to all our players! 

Year 7 Relay Team Takes 1st at South Zones!

Congratulations to our Year 7 relay swimming team (Hazel, Harvey, Haydn, and Clara) who placed 1st at the South Zones swimming competition. This is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to their teamwork and effort in the pool. We are very proud of how they represented our school.
I will share more results and highlights from South Zones in the next newsletter, so keep an eye out for those!

PTA News

MoveX

We're looking forward to seeing you at MoveX next Friday, 13th March, 6pm to 8pm. We will have the place to ourselves, and the more the merrier (and more funds for the school). Grab your tickets here! Just $20 for 2 hours jumping, bring friends and family. Supervising adults don't need to pay. 

Easter Grocery Raffle

The Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto PTA is excited to be running an Easter Grocery Raffle in Term 1, with all funds raised going directly back into supporting our tamariki and school initiatives.

Drop-Off Details

Please drop your item to the School Office over the next two weeks into the Easter box. 
Raffle tickets will go on sale soon for whānau to sell, with the draw taking place in Week 9 before Easter.
Thank you for supporting this PTA fundraiser!

Entertainment Book

And finally now is good time to order an Entertainment Book with $30 coming back to the school for all purchases in March. 
To get your membership follow this link here.
Ngā mihi nui,
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto PTA

BOT Update

Welcome, New Board Member - Iwi Representative - Jess Tarawa

Term 1 Policy Review - SchoolDocs

  1. Visit the website https://beckenham.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
  2. Enter the username (beckenham) and password (pride).
  3. Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
  4. Read the policy.
  5. Click the Start your review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
  6. Select the reviewer type.
  7. Enter your name (optional).
  8. Follow the prompts to show that you've read the topic and enter your feedback if you'd like to comment.
  9. Agree to the privacy statement and click “Submit review”.
If you don't have internet access, our school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form.

Community Notices

(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)

Speaking 4 the Planet Competition 2026

The theme this year is based on SDG 2: Zero Hunger - Seeding Change: Feast for the Future.
Here is a link to the information booklet which offers support in getting to grips with the theme as well as detailed requirements for the 3 sections:
  • Prepared Speech, 
  • Spoken Word Poetry 
  • Visual Art
Registrations of interest to compete can be made via this Google Form link before Friday 24th April. Finals day is Friday June 26th at Tūranga. 
If you have any questions or concerns, please email chchnzaee@gmail.com

Free Kid's Easter Holiday Programme

Celebrity Netball - School Discounted Tickets

The Cancer Society has created a discounted promo code for our school community who would like to attend a Celebrity Netball Game at the new Parakiore Recreation & Sports Centre.

The event is an exciting, feel-good community event, it is the One Goal: Beat Cancer Harcourts Grenadier Celebrity Netball Game. 

This high-profile, high-energy event brings together sports stars, media personalities, and local legends for a fun, action-packed match, all in support of the Cancer Society.  Keep an eye on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cancersocietysouthern as we announce the players.

Two star-studded teams, captained by iconic Kiwi personalities, will battle it out on court to raise awareness and funds for families facing cancer. Every goal helps people stay at the Canterbury Cancer Centre while they receive life-saving treatment.

Unlock your exclusive 33% discount by booking via the link below and entering the password (special rate: $20 per adult and $10 per child – 14 years & under).

URL: https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=ONEGOAL26&EP=PLAYER26

Password: PLAYER26

Please note: this code is valid until Monday, 16 March, so be sure to book early. We’ve made it easy and affordable for everyone to be part of the action.

The venue:
Parakiore Recreation & Sport Centre — the largest aquatic and indoor recreation and leisure venue of its kind in New Zealand.

Event programme – Sunday, 22 March 2026

1:30 pm – Doors open
1:30 – 3:00 pm – Coaching sessions & pre-game entertainment
2:30 – 3:30 pm – Celebrity introductions
3:30 – 4:30 pm – The Celebrity Netball Game

Celebrate International Women’s Day – Women & Girls "Have A Go" Table Tennis NZ Event

Celebrate International Women’s Day by joining the Women & Girls "Have A Go" event in Canterbury.
  • Sunday 8th March 2026 
  • 10:00am – 4:30pm
  • Table Tennis Canterbury, 294 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
This free event is part of a nationwide TTNZ initiative encouraging women and girls of all ages and abilities to try table tennis in a fun, welcoming environment. No experience is needed and all equipment is provided.

For more information and to register, follow this link:
https://tabletennis.org.nz/tournaments/national-tournament-calendar/women-and-girls-have-go

Sydenham Rugby Club Registrations are open!

Follow the link here