PTA Newsletter July 2020

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PTA Newsletter July 2020

PTA BULLETIN 2020


Here is a quick update of what the PTA has been up to, and what we have still to come this year.



We were so happy to get some community events up and running again after Lockdown with our disco and supporting the Mid-winter breakfast. It’s also been great to see the new playground being opened, after so much work by the BOT, staff and PTA to get that space into usable, playable shape. We have also been pleased to donate last year's Calendar Art proceeds to the purchase of the Seesaw software that enabled the junior classes to connect with their teachers and work online during Lockdown. We have also been able to help purchase Learning Through Play resources, with these funds.

Silent Auction

The prizes sourced by the PTA for the fair still need a good home! Our silent auction has been transferred online and is running at the moment- there are some absolutely gorgeous things to bid on. Follow this link to have a look at the treats on offer.  

It takes about 2 seconds to register and then you can browse the amazing packages put together by the prize team. Some of the things to buy include: scenic flights, nappies, nights out, bike helmets, bike seats, massage, pizza, coffee, beauty therapy, jewellery, original art, swimming lessons, ferry tickets, mohair rugs, massage - honestly our sponsors have been incredibly generous, so please go and have a browse. Get in quick, bids close on Friday 24th July.

Clubbercise

Clubbercise is a fun, sweaty, dance exercise class - set to pumping fun dance anthems from the 90s. 2000s and today! The lights are low, with disco lights flashing so no one can see how unco you are, but Chloe is a master teacher and even those of us with two left feet can join in and get the heart rate up! Tickets are $10, and thanks to Chloe’s generosity, almost all of the ticket price comes back to school. We can only do these in winter when the light is dark enough, so don't miss out, the first night is coming up soon 29 July at 7pm. Click this link to register and book your ticket. 


What else is coming up?

The Fair was our major fundraising event, and it’s cancellation has left a hole in our fundraising for 2020/2021. We had planned to update the sports uniforms and help buy resources for the digital curriculum, as well as our usual support of the annual bus trips. But COVID has meant massive disruption and uncertainty for our community, so we have decided that fundraising will not be a major focus for the PTA this year. We will run some key events because the school still requires support, but there is absolutely no pressure to donate to any of the events we run. The PTA will not be running a quiz this year (there will be a fun adults night out though, the Kauri hub are organising a quiz of their own, to fundraise for camp) Our main fundraiser will be the Read-a-thon - details to follow in term 3.


In spring our Top Team event on Sunday the 29th of November will become a Community Fun Day, incorporating Top Team, but also with food stalls and some of the fair games that our crafty fair team had already made. We will run the live auction at the Community Day to sell the beautiful collaborative art each home group made to auction at the fair.

Come and join us!

As always we would love to see you at our PTA meetings. They happen on the 4th Wednesday of the month, typically in the Green Room at school. Like our facebook page or check the school calendar for exact dates and places.


Mini-Newsletter, Friday 17th July 2020

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Reminder: Term 3 starts on Tuesday 21st July.

Monday is a Staff Only Day and school will be closed.

Road Works on Eastern Terrace

We have been advised that the section of Eastern Terrace between Fisher Ave and Sandwich Road (where the ponds are) will be closed off for wastewater work being undertaken by Citycare. There will still be pedestrian access along this section, and through the parks.
Please allow the extra time needed if you are planning to drive to school, and be aware that you won't be able to park on this section of road. If you are able to walk or bike to school with your children, this would be a great option.

Year 6 Caregivers & Whānau meeting, Thursday 23 July

This is an important opportunity for all caregivers of our Year 6 students. Come along and find out how our Year 7/8 team cater for the learning needs of intermediate aged students.


Year 8 Whānau meeting with Joe Eccleton, Cashmere High School, in the Staffroom, Monday 27th July 6pm

Come along and meet Joe Eccleton, Principal of Cashmere High, who will be speaking about what Cashmere High can offer your Year 8 students, as they transition to high school in 2021.

Basketball 3 on 3 champions 

(final week of Term 2)
The ‘Beckenham Warriors’ came away with a hard-fought win in the final of the Year 5/6, A Grade Competition on Wednesday night at Pioneer Stadium. The team had gone right through the whole competition with only one loss. Luckily, in the final, we were back up against the same team that had previously beaten us… but this time we put it right! A huge thanks to Jamie for all your time spent coaching and for your expertise on the sideline. (Quinn, Robbie, Bella, Lola)


Kauri Whānau: Term 3 Week 0

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Kia ora everyone, we hope you have all had an enjoyable two weeks. It will be great to see everyone back at school on Tuesday. Remember that Monday is a staff only day.

Children

We have put this screencast together for the children to view, to give them a heads up on the changes we have made to our timetable for this coming term. Please ask your child to view this screencast and, if possible, go onto Kauri google classroom to make their Passion choices for term 3.

Parents / Caregivers

We would love to get your feedback. Please click this link and complete the short form.

Sport Update

A huge thanks to Robert, Brett, Anna, Karen and Juliette for coaching our winter sport teams. With these parent coaches, we will be able to continue our Thursday winter sport programme. Now we just need the weather to cooperate!

We are keen to enter teams in Koru Games, later this term, and need parent support to do this. Please indicate on this form if you can help. This is quite urgent as we need to get entries in and spaces in the competition are filling up fast.

86 people have now filled in the ski trip form. If you are one of the 14 remaining families, please click this link.  The date of this trip is August 28th (not October as was incorrectly written on the original form).

Remember that school starts on Tuesday. Be at school be 8:30 for the tech bus. Remember your bring BYODs. Enjoy the weekend!






2020 ICAS Assessments (with updated link)

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The University of New South Wales is offering your child to take part in the ICAS assessment programme. These are an optional assessment. offered to students in Year 5-8.

Entries are administered by the school. For further information, please consult the ICAS website - https://www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/educational-assessments/products/icas-assessments/. Each participant will receive a certificate and a detailed report of their performance.

Each assessment costs AUD$14.50 to enter. In order to ensure that you are paying the price we pay when we purchase them, we will invoice you once the entries have been submitted.

To enter your child, please fill in the google form. Entries are due Monday 3 August 2020.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email - hannah.elliott@beckenham.school.nz. We will add the sitting dates to the community calendar when we have confirmed exact times.