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Kia ora koutou,
2025 Enrolments - do you have a 4 year old!
We welcome enrolment forms for any New Entrant students who may start with us in 2025. It is never too early to pre-enrol your child, and having this data early will help us in the coming months when we begin to organise teaching staff for the following year.
If you know of any in our area, please encourage them to enrol.
Enrolment forms can be collected from the Office or can be found online here.
Ngā mihi nuiJo Smith - Tumuaki (Acting Principal)
Enrolment forms can be collected from the Office or can be found online here.
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Mon 26 Aug - Staff Only Day (kura/school closed)Wed 28 Aug - PTA Cookie Time Fundraiser Collection in the Hall (2.45-3.15pm & 6.00-6.30pm)Wed 28 Aug - BOT Meeting, 5:30-7:30PM, Staff RoomWed 28 Aug - PTA Meeting, 7:30-9:30PM, Green RoomFri 30 Aug - Celebration Assembly, 10:00-10:30am, in the HallWed 4 Sep - Kauri Ski Trip TBCTue 10 Sep - School Duathlon (12.15-3.00pm)Thu 12 Sep - Pō Whakangahau - Te Whānau Mahi Tahi (4:30-6:30PM, Cashmere High School)Fri 13 Sep - Celebration Assembly, 10:00-10:30am, in the HallThu 19 Sep - New Entrant and Year 8 Photos, 9:00-10:00amTue 24 Sep - Koru Games (Senior Students)Wed 25 Sep - Koru Games (Senior Students) Wed 25 Sep - PTA Meeting, 7:30-9:30PM, Green RoomThu 26 Sep - Koru GamesThu 26 Sep - BOT Meeting, 5:30-7:30PM, Staff RoomFri 27 Sep - Celebration Assembly, 10:00-10:30am, in the HallFri 27 Sep - Last day of Term 3, School finishes 3pmMon 14 Oct - First day of Term 4, School starts 8:55amFri 18 Oct - Welcome Assembly, 9.15-9.30, in the HallWed 23 Oct - PTA Meeting, 7:30-9:30PM, Green RoomThu 24 Oct - School Athletics TBCThu 24 Oct - BOT Meeting, 5:30-7:30PM, Staff RoomMon 28 Oct - Labour Day (kura/school closed)Fri 15 Nov - Canterbury Anniversary Day (kura/school closed)Mon 18 Nov - Staff Only Day (kura/school closed)Wed 27 Nov - PTA Meeting, 7:30-9:30PM, Green RoomThu 12 Dec - BOT Meeting, 5:30-7:30PM, Staff RoomFri 13 Dec - Final Celebration Assembly, 9.45-10.30am, in the HallMon 16 Dec - Year 8 GraduationTue 17 Dec - Last day of Term 4, School finishes 12.30PM
Term Dates
Click here to view 2024 term dates.
Citizen of the Week
Alex Mackintosh - Year 8
Alex you are an excellent role model in our hub. You have grown as a leader and learner within our kura. You are compassionate and thoughtful with a quick wit to boot. Alex, you always step up and make the most of every opportunity. When it comes to learning, you work on improving by responding to feedback and giving your best effort. Thank you for all that you bring to our Kauri whānau.Constantin Colville - Year 6
Constantin, you are an excellent example of someone who tackles challenges head-on and approaches all that you do with a positive attitude. 'We Make a Difference' is a kete value you show daily, demonstrating a growth mindset and enthusiastic problem solving skills. Ka pai tō mahi, Constantin.School Notices
2024 Whole School Staffing Teams
Beckenham's Got Talent!
Cantamath
- Lily and Annabelle
- Lukas
- Lewis
- Mitch
- Bobby
- Charlie
- Freyja
- Elsie
- Tish
- Emmy
- Mark
- Lottie
- Oscar R
- Tilly
- Evelyn
- Matthew
- Nicky’s maths class
- Ben Cross
- Austin
- Harshit
- Holly
- Alex M
- Alex P
- Harriet
- Hanna
- Bobby
- Lukas
- Tish
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Our Year 7 Cantamath Team ready to go! |
Second Hand Uniform Donations Needed!
The PTA Second Hand Uniform shop is open Monday 2:45-3:15pm & Friday 8:45-9:15am. Cash payments are accepted, and Eftpos is available at the Office.
Absences
Variety Club
If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, please click the link below to see what is available and how to apply: https://www.variety.org.nz/get-support/find-Support
Pastoral Support & Hardship
If you, or anyone you know, would like to make a contribution to our hardship fund, please let Rachel Higginson know by emailing accounts@beckenham.school.nz, or by simply depositing funds into the school bank account (12 3148 0131641 000) with the reference "Hardship donation". This will also be tax deductible.
We will ensure that these funds are used to support those families and young people who need support. Thank you to those who have already gifted to the hardship fund. No matter the amount, big or small, it is hugely appreciated. "We Get There Together".
Road Safety - No U-turns on Sandwich Road
Beckenham Maths Evening
Parking Around Schools
Mana Ake
Shelter in Place and Lockdown Procedures
- When the school goes into lockdown, all parents/whānau will be notified via both a text message (via Hero) and HERO App alert (which will generate an email for those who don’t use the app). Please ensure the contact details the school holds for your child’s caregivers are current.
- The school will continue to communicate through these channels, plus on the school Facebook page.
- Students will not have access to laptops or other devices during a lockdown situation. This is for their own protection until the school ascertains the severity of the situation in consultation with the Police.
- School phones may not be manned, so please do not try and contact the school, or your child. All information will be sent to you through the channels outlined above as soon as it becomes available. We will be doing the best that we can do to keep everyone informed.
- The school will remain in lockdown until advised by the Police or other authorised personnel that it is safe to be lifted.
- Please do not, under any circumstances, come to the school until you are advised it is safe for you to do so. You may be putting yourself and others in danger.
- Once the lockdown is over, parents will be contacted immediately.