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Kia ora koutou

Staffing update:

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:

https://www.growwaitaha.co.nz/our-stories/beckenham-te-kura-o-puroto-and-ferndale-school-effective-inclusive-education-partners/

Ngā mihi nui

Sandy Hastings

Tumuaki - Principal

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

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

Term Dates

Click here to view 2021 term dates.

Citizen of the Week

Nevannah Ashworth - Year 8

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.

To see more images from the ShowQuest 2021 Facebook page, click here.

Mana Ake

Staff Profiles

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

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

Hampers Raffle

Hamper Reminder and Quiz Help

Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Newsletter Monday 24th May