Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
Another week of term has flown by and the end of the school year is getting rapidly nearer. this week saw our Year 5/6 team take off to camp at Living Springs and, by the look of how exhausted they all were when they returned to school this afternoon, a busy and enjoyable time was had by all.
The building work is coming along and the concrete slab of the West Hub should be being poured in the next 10 days. We'll be pleased when the foundation work is complete and the diggers and heavy rollers move on to another site!
Our 2017 teams are each meeting for a day over the next two weeks to have time together to plan for 2017. Sue Leadbetter will be coming down from New Plymouth to join the NE - Y2 team on Monday for their planning day.
Michael Balmer, our Board Chair, was in Kaikoura last week in his professional capacity with the NZ Fire Service. Whilst he was there, he met with the Principal and Board members of Kaikoura Primary School. On his return, he suggested that we ask our children to write to the children of Kaikoura Primary.
When I read the messages that some of them wrote, they gave me confidence and reassurance that the five years of resilience work and positive and growth mindset messaging that our Christchurch earthquake children have been getting has paid off in some way and been successful. They articulated, in many honest and natural ways, how important it is to look after yourself and one another after an event such as a major earthquake. Many of them recollected their earthquake experiences and were able to share that the future, even if it is different to what had been expected, will come right if we care for one another.
Kind regards
Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Wed 30 Nov9-10am CSM Blow Test for current Year 4-7 students wanting to start learning a band instrument in 2017
1:45-3pm Junior Athletics
PTA Meeting in staffroom. 7-8:30pm. All Welcome.
CSM Band 2017 meeting for new band parents in Hub 5/6 7-8pm
Thu 1 Dec
9am-2:00pm Canterbury Triathlon at Pegasus Bay
6-8pm Board of Trustees Meeting - staffroom - all welcome
Fri 2 Dec
1-2:30pm Top Team for Kauri at Champion Street
Tue 6 Dec
7-8:30pm A Very Kauri Christmas in the Beckenham School hall.
Wed 7 Dec
7am - 5pm Canterbury Athletics at Ashburton Domain
Thu 8 Dec
1:30-2:00pm "Thank you" afternoon tea for school helpers
2-3pm Final Celebration Assembly of 2016 at Beckenham School
Thu 15 Dec
11am-12pm Year 8 Graduation Assembly followed by Leavers' Lunch
Fri 16 Dec
Term 4 ends. School finishes at 12:30pm
Term Dates
Click here to view the 2016 and 2017 term dates.Citizen of the Week
Name - Kennedy Vernal, Year - 7
Kennedy, your joyful enthusiasm regularly brings fun and laughter to the Kauri Hub. You approach your learning with a desire to always do your best, with a willingness to make mistakes and reflect on your learning. This has seen you grow immensely this year, especially in your writing. You have a warm and caring nature when interacting with everyone at our school. It has been great to see your confidence increase as a member of the Intermediate Hub. Keep embracing big mistakes, and celebrating your well deserved successes. Tino pai Kennedy!Sharing our Learning
Kauri Team
Living our values in Kauri Whanau
In and out of the classroom, Kauri Whanau have been engaged in a wide range of learning experiences that have us living our school values.We love learning: At Rapaki marae we learnt so much, both about the powhiri process that we experienced and also the history of Rapaki marae.
We get there together: The children are highly engaged in our Sexuality Road lessons. We are learning lots from each other.
We love challenge: This week one of our maths groups took on the four fours challenge. The challenge was to make every number from one to 100, using four fours in an equation, e.g 4 X (4+4) + 4 = 36 and (4! + 4/4)X4 = 100. We still have a few gaps; let us know if you can work out a solution for 65, 73 or 91.
We make a difference: Our gardening passion Friday group are transforming the gardens at Champion Street. We can’t wait to see our garden grow!
We care: Climate change and sustainability are opening our eyes to issues in the world around us. We are currently in the midst of personal inquiries, which will lead to us working out how we can make a difference for the future of our planet.
School Notices
Helpers' End of Year Afternoon Tea
We would like to invite you to attend our Helpers' end of year afternoon tea to thank everyone who has given of their time, energy and skills to support our staff and the children this year.
It will be held on Thursday 8th December from 1:30-2:00pm in the school hall. It will be followed at 2:00pm by the final Celebration Assembly which you are welcome to attend.
In order to have an idea of numbers attending for catering please click on the following link to register.
Kind regards
Jacky & the Team
School photos
All of the individual, class and group photos have now been taken for 2016. This year we did not offer the option of sibling photos due to operating over two sites and the complicated logistics that this would involve.We are hoping to resume this extra service next year when we the school is based in one location.
PTA News
WEET-BIX Kids TRYathlon 2016/2017 series for Christchurch Sunday 26 February 2017Click on this link to register as part of the Beckenham School entries that the PTA are co-ordinating. This makes your entry cheaper and you get to be part of the fun and excitement of being with your friends when you take part in the event.
Entries need to be in by Thursday 1 December.
Beckenham School Weetbix Tryathlon registration
Sports News
Summer tournament
On Wednesday 16 November 27 students from the Kauri team headed to Hagley park to enter in the fun of summer tournament. The kiwi tag team had been training under the supervision of Raneigh Smith, who came to us through Canterbury Rugby. The team worked well together, showing solid defense and some outstanding tries. Not everyone had played much rippa rugby before, so it was great to see the support and inclusiveness of the players. Placing fourth out of twelve teams was a pleasing achievement. Thanks to Sona Tuakalau for helping out with the coaching on the day. The slow pitch team was under the experienced eye of Jarred Skelton. Much to the surprise of some of the inexperienced players, many balls were caught and many more runs were scored. There were some huge hitters in the team, sending the ball flying. Coincidently, the slow pitch team also placed fourth out of twelve teams. Again, our Beckenham School students showed fabulous behaviour, making it a pleasure to be a part of Canterbury Sports activities. Many thanks to our wonderful parent help, who provided private transport: Desiree Smythe, Carsten Joergensen, Jo Barnett, Mary-Clare Delahunty, Katherine Ryan and Michelle Maule. Also thanks to the parents who popped down to the park to support and encourage our tamariki.Athletics
71 students set off to Hansen Park to participate in the South Zones Athletics day Wednesday 9 November. After a drizzly start, the sun shone and it was a fabulous day for the athletes. Competing against the seven other schools in our zone is a daunting task, particularly for the 9 year olds who have only just joined the athletics competition this year. With hats firmly planted on their heads, our students supported and cheered each other on. Well done to all of the athletes who gave their very best against stiff competition. We were very proud of the way the large team behaved beautifully.Special congratulations to the following students who came first or second in their event, now qualifying for the Canterbury Athletics competition in Ashburton on Wednesday 7 December:
Edward Feryagin high jump, Emily Eade high jump, Nadia Russell 80m, Tilly Harris 80m, Noah Harmer-Campbell 1200m, Joe Flynn discus, Vita Gear high jump, Shakira Radnoty shot put, Amelia Cunningham 1200m, Henry McMecking 1200m, Lauren Murfin high jump, Dom Gorny long jump, William Hanlon high jump.
We also had a number of children who placed third: Elisa Lester discus, Olivia Cochrane long jump and 60m, Kaia Joergensen high jump, Noah Harmer-Campbell 100m. These athletes are reserves and may be called upon if the first two place getters are unable to travel to Ashburton.
Congratulations to the 9 year old girl relay team and to the 12 year old girl relay team who both came second in their races. Unfortunately only the first placed relay team qualifies for the Canterbury Athletics.
Well done to everyone who participated on Wednesday and good luck to the thirteen athletes representing Beckenham School and the South Zone in Ashburton.
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
Online Holiday Program | Four weeks of fun!
Become your own music producer with Activate Music Academy’s Online Holiday Program! We’ll workshop your songs, make new friends in the community forum, and get creative to win awesome prizes. Complete beginner? Been making beats for a while? We're going to have a great time making music together! Register and find out more at:activate music online holiday programme
Active Kids Holiday Programmes
January 2017 registrations now open!Week one -16 – 20 Jan
CHCH Boys High, Papanui, Lincoln, Swannanoa
Week two -23 -27 Jan
Westburn, Pioneer, Rolleston
Active Kids is an exciting structured programme of sport, physical activity and play for primary school aged children. The programmes are safe and affordable; OSCAR subsidies available. New 8am start at CHCH Boys High and Westburn
Visit our website for full details: Sport Canterbury holiday programme
Come along and enjoy the iconic Charity Cricket match on 11 December.
Now in its 34th year, the Cystic Fibrosis Charity Cricket match is being held on the grounds of Christchurch Boys High School where favourites the BNZ Crusaders will pitch their skills against some of NZ’s all stars.With Olympic medallists such as Tom Walsh, Stu Farquhar, Rory McSweeney, William Stedman who are also closet cricket player,s they may pose a challenge to the title holding Crusaders.
Entry is FREE and there will be an opportunity to meet the sporting heroes. There be a BBQ, drinks and ice cream or just bring a picnic. The kids zone includes a bouncy castle and face painting.
This year Evolution Sports Coaching will be running a cricket academy for kids aged 7-11 for a $10 donation which includes the chance of winning a VIP family pass to the VIP marquee where gourmet and refreshments will be served during the day.
All proceeds go to helping Kiwi kids and adults who have cystic fibrosis lead a much better quality of life.
The team will be welcomed on to the grounds at 10:45 for an 11am start.
Keep up to date on the Crusaders Charity Cricket Facebook .