Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
Short Week ahead
Board Parent Mid-Term Election 2023 - 3 Vacancies
Staffing Update
Teams for 2024:
Sandy HastingsPrincipal - Tumuaki
Important Dates
(you can also find the Community Calendar on our website here)
Wed 15 Nov - 4pm Voting Closes - Board ElectionsThu 16 Nov - School Closed, Staff Only DayFri 17 Nov - School Closed, Canterbury Anniversary Day
Mon 20 Nov - Mon 27 Nov - Year 6 Beckenham Cycle Safe
Wed 22 Nov - PTA Meeting, 7.30pmFri 24 Nov - Celebration Assembly, 9:10-9:50am, in the Hall
Fri 24 Nov - PTA School Community Picnic, 5.00-7.30pm, Beckenham ParkFri 1 Dec - Student Council - Celebrating Diversity and Culture Day (non-uniform)Fri 1 Dec - Celebration Assembly, 10am, in the HallThu 7 Dec - BOT Meeting, 5.30pm, StaffroomFri 8 Dec - Celebration Assembly, 10am, in the HallFri 8 Dec - 12:15-3pm, Kahikatea Team trip to Isaac Theatre Royal, Southern BalletMon 11 Dec - 7-8pm Kauri Production, in the HallTue 12 Dec - 7-8pm Kauri Production, in the HallFri 15 Dec - Final Celebration Assembly, 9:45am, in the HallMon 18 Dec - Year 8 Graduation, 11am-12pmMon 18 Dec - Year 8 Leavers' Lunch 12:30-1:30pmTue 19 Dec - Last Day of Term 4, School finishes at 12.30pm
Mon 20 Nov - Mon 27 Nov - Year 6 Beckenham Cycle Safe
Term Dates: Click here to view 2023 & 2024 term dates
Citizen of the Week
Soren Durrant - Year 4
PTA News
We are also selling delicious panforte again, now in four yummy flavours. Order panforte here and collect at school on 8th December.
Weetbix TRYathlon
Don't forget we have a School Group set up for those of you who are looking to take part in the Weetbix TRYathlon that is coming around again. Click on the link below to join the Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Group when you enter the TRYathlon. You can also join our School Group, without the link, by using the School Group search functionality when entering online.
Community Picnic
And don’t forget the Community Picnic, on Friday 24th November from 5pm. We’ll have a Sausage Sizzle, Bouncy Castle and ice blocks. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
BOT Update
Policy Review
- Visit the website https://beckenham.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
- Enter the username (beckenham) and password (pride).
- Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
- Read the policy.
- Click the Start your review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
- Select the reviewer type.
- Enter your name (optional).
- Follow the prompts to show that you've read the topic and enter your feedback if you'd like to comment.
- Agree to the privacy statement and click “Submit review”.
If you don't have internet access, school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form.
We had 65 responses on our Term 3 policies, which have been shared with the Board of Trustees, and SchoolDocs for review.
- Visit the website https://beckenham.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
- Enter the username (beckenham) and password (pride).
- Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
- Read the policy.
- Click the Start your review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
- Select the reviewer type.
- Enter your name (optional).
- Follow the prompts to show that you've read the topic and enter your feedback if you'd like to comment.
- Agree to the privacy statement and click “Submit review”.