Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Schoolwide Newsletter, Rāmere (Friday) 7 March 2025

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Principal's Patch

Kia ora koutou

The Stretch Zone 

The Stretch Zone is that space just beyond our Comfort Zone, where we are encouraged to push our boundaries, take risks, and step outside of our usual routines. It's a place where we can challenge ourselves, acquire new skills, and experience personal growth. At Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto, our goal is to help all our students expand their comfort zones through a diverse range of learning experiences and opportunities.

Last week, I had the privilege of visiting our Year 7/8 students at camp. This environment provided the perfect setting for our senior students to push themselves in a "challenge by choice" context. Activities like high ropes, the giant swing, and coasteering allowed students to set both individual and group goals, fostering growth and teamwork.

We are incredibly grateful to our teachers and whānau who attended camp and dedicated their time and effort to making this experience possible. Without your support, this valuable opportunity wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you! Below are some photos from the camp. 

Annual Plan

The school's Annual Plan for 2025 is now available on our website. This plan outlines focus areas for 2025 that build towards the achievement of our strategic plan for 2024-2025.
The Annual Plan can be viewed here: 

Building Work

We are in the final stages of planning for renovations to the Kōmanawa Block and the PTA Uniform Shop. If all goes to plan, work will begin during the school holidays and is expected to be completed by early Term 2, allowing these spaces to be reopened. Once the start dates are confirmed, we will notify the community.

Uniform 

We’ve seen a positive improvement in students wearing the correct uniform, and we’d like to thank everyone for supporting this effort. As a reminder of our expectations, please refer to the graphics below.
Ngā mihi
Cade Englefield
Principal / Tumuaki
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

Thu 13 Mar - Zone Swimming Sports Y5-8
Fri 14 Mar - Celebration Assembly (10:00-10:30am, in the Hall)
Wed 19 Mar - School Photos TBC
Wed 26 Mar - PTA Meeting (7:30-9:30pm)
Fri 28 Mar - Celebration Assembly (10:00-10:30am, in the Hall)
Wed 2 Apr - Fri 4 Apr - Living Springs Camp - Pōhutukawa (Y5/6)
Thu 3 Apr - Board of Trustees Meeting (5:30-7:30pm, Staff Room)
Fri 11 Apr - Celebration Assembly (10:00-10:30am, in the Hall)
Fri 11 Apr - Last Day of Term 1
Mon 28 Apr - First Day of Term 2
Wed 28 May - PTA Meeting (7:30-9:30pm)
Thu 29 May - Board of Trustees Meeting (5:30-7:30pm, Staff Room)
Mon 2 Jun - Public Holiday, School Closed (King's Birthday)
Wed 25 Jun -  Board of Trustees Meeting (5:30-7:30pm, Staff Room)
Wed 25 Jun - PTA Meeting (7:30-9:30pm)
Fri 27 Jun - Last Day of Term 2
Mon 14 Jul - First Day of Term 3

Citizen of the Week

Aayan Adhikari - Year 8

Aayan, it has been a delight to see your commitment to the Kauri Team. You demonstrated the value of We Love Challenge at camp by tackling new experiences. We have seen how you Make a Difference through your high standard of work, setting an example for others. Congratulations on an amazing start to the year. Me he tī!

Charlie Windsor - Year 6 

Charlie, your bright smile and kind nature are noticed by many. You have a positive outlook and see the best in all situations. You step up and help when needed and you do it with an extremely cheerful attitude. You show our school values consistently and are a wonderful role model for all. You are a shining star, Charlie!

School Notices

Before School

Please remember that classrooms are open to children from 8.30am. This is to allow teachers time to prepare for the day.
Prior to 8.30am there is no supervision of children and they should not be left on site.

If you need to drop your child/ren off before 8.30am BOSCO provides before-school care. 
Please contact them for more details 
Phone 027 645 6632
Email office@bosco.org.nz

PTA Uniform Room

Autumn is on its way! With the change of season and cooler temperatures now is the time to stock up on warm winter uniform.
Come and check out what the PTA uniform hub has to offer: sweatshirts, polar fleeces, gumboots and more. We are well supplied at the moment so make the most of what we have to offer!
We are open Mondays 2:45 - 3:15pm and Fridays 8:45 - 9:15am.
Please feel free to drop off any donations at the office

Financial Statements - Year 5 & 6 Camp

If you have a student in Year 5 or 6 who is going to Living Springs Camp in early April, you will have received your student's financial statement this week, with the Camp donation request added.

Payments can be made in part or full to the school bank account - ASB Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Board of Trustees 12 3148 0131641 000 using your child's name as a reference. The school office also has Eftpos facilities available.

This is just a reminder that donation payments (including camp donations) are able to be submitted for the Donation Tax Credits from the IRD. This scheme entitles you to claim back 33% of your donation payments, if you meet the eligibility criteria. Payments made by 31st March, can be submitted as part of your application for the financial year ended 31st March 2025.

If you need any assistance logging into Hero to view your statement or if you wish to find out more about setting up payment instalments and claiming the donation tax credits, you can refer to the Finance and Annual Donation page of our website.

If you have any queries, please email accounts@beckenham.school.nz

Communicating Absences

Our Text Line for reporting absences is currently not working. Please contact the school office if your child will be absent from school via the below methods instead:

Phone: (03) 337-1404
(Press 1 to leave an absence message)
Email: office@beckenham.school.nz

When contacting us please remember to include; your name, your child's name, the reason for their absence, and how long you expect your child will be away from school.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we sort this matter.

Bananas from The Funky Pumpkin

We want to say a massive 'thank you!' to The Funky Pumpkin, who donated 140 bananas to the Kauri camp. The tamariki and adults on camp enjoyed some banana splits for dessert one night! We really appreciated this kind and generous offer from The Funky Pumpkin.

Walk or Wheel to School Week

This week was 'Walk or Wheel to School Week', this is a fun week that encourages primary school children and their whānau to walk, cycle, scoot or skate to school.

Well down everyone for giving it a go, rain or shine!

Hardship Fund Contributions

We know that sometimes families, and others in our community, would like to contribute towards the costs for students whose families might be experiencing some hardship, and are not able to readily fund uniform, stationery or even lunches. If you, or anyone you know, would like to make a contribution to our hardship account, please email accounts@beckenham.school.nz or simply deposit funds into the school bank a/c, Beckenham Te Kura o Pūtoro Board of Trustees - 12 3148 0131641 000, with the reference "Hardship donation". We will ensure that these funds are used to support those families who need support. 

Getting support from our Hardship Fund

If you are a family who would appreciate some support with uniform, stationery or food, please contact the office or email accounts@beckenham.school.nz and we will do the best we can to support you. We want to ensure that all of our tamariki have everything they need to succeed at school.

Lost Property

We have a collection of smaller or special items in a Lost Property box in the Office. This is not put out for children to go through like the Lost Property clothing rack is, so please pop in to the Office to have a look through if you or your child are missing any items. This has been accumulating over the years so please do check this space even if you haven't lost anything recently!


Reo Māori o te Wīki

This is our Whakataukī (phrase), Kīwaha (saying), and Kupu (word) for the week. Give it a go! Remember, Nau mai te wero, We Love Challenge!

Whakataukī: He rau ringa e oti ai - This means many hands make light work. So, let’s focus on working together as a team!

Kīwaha: Wananei - This means Wicked!

Kupu: Ako - this means to learn

If you are unsure of the pronunciation of a word, have a look at Te Aka (the Māori dictionary) where you can hear how the word is spoken correctly.

Toys at School

We have noticed a large number of toys being brought to school lately. This includes keyrings, Pokemon cards, special notebooks etc. Please could you ensure these stay at home. It might help to check the backpack in the mornings. Thank you for your support with this.

Seeds from Mitre 10 Beckenham

Thank you Stacey M for nominating Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto to win a seed pack from Mitre 10 Beckenham last week. We were selected and are very excited to have some seeds for Lucy and the Garden Club to grow!

Garden Club

Another successful Garden Haul - thanks to Lucy and our tamariki! 

On Thursday morning there was another Vege Market from our keen gardeners.
There was celery, beans, potatoes and some apples on offer.
A koha is always much appreciated!  If you have any spare seeds at home, we will warmly welcome these contributions to our gardens, these can be dropped off at the Office!

Sports News

2025 School Swimming Sports Results

FREESTYLE

Year 5 Girls FREESTYLE - 1 LENGTH FINALS (25m)
  1. Moana Humphreys
  2. Florence Cross 
  3. Meera Verma
Year 6 Girls FREESTYLE - 1 LENGTH FINALS (25m)
  1. Clara Shaw
  2. Vienna Aldridge
  3. Harriet Scott
Year 7/8 Boys & Girls FREESTYLE - 1 LENGTH FINALS (25m)
Year 7 Girls - Minah Malak 1st Place
Year 7 Boys - Dylan Batchelor 1st Place, Mitchell Trotter 2nd Place

Year 5  Boys FREESTYLE - 1 LENGTH FINALS (25m)
  1. Simon McKean
  2. Terence Lee
  3. Leo Davies
Year 6 Boys FREESTYLE - 1 LENGTH FINALS (25m)
  1. Walter Stallworthy
  2. Toby Johnston
  3. Emerson Wood
Year 8 Boys FREESTYLE - 2 LENGTH FINAL (50m)
  1. Kawa Taylor
  2. Archie Chapman
  3. Zakhar Voinov
Year 5 Girls FREESTYLE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
  1. Chloe Sayer
  2. Cora Nuttall
  3. Molly McGuigan
Year 6 Girls FREESTYLE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
  1. Mietta Turnbull
  2. Harriet Scott
  3. Amelia Soppit
Year 7 Girls FREESTYLE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
  1. Sarah Welch
  2. Minah Malak
Year 8 Girls FREESTYLE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
  1. Imogen Orchard
  2. Ella Hamilton
  3. Emeline Henderson
Year 5 boys FREESTYLE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
  1. Laurence Blane
  2. Jethro Henton
Year 6 boys FREESTYLE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
  1. Haydn O’Connor
  2. Hamish McCrae
  3. Jack Hurst
Year 7 Boys FREESTYLE - 2 LENGTH Final (50m)
  1. Sebastian Blane
  2. Daniel McKean
  3. Zach Guise

BACKSTROKE

Year 5 Girls BACKSTROKE - 1 LENGTH FINALS (25m)
  1. Moana Humphreys
  2. Florence Cross
  3. Julia Wallace
Year 6 Girls BACKSTROKE - 1 LENGTH FINALS (25m)
  1. Clara Shaw
  2. Harriet Scott
  3. Lily Hale
Year 5, 6 & 7 boys BACKSTROKE- 1 LENGTH FINALS (25m)
Year 5
  1. Leo Davies
  2. Terrence Lee
Year 6
  1. Toby Johnstone
  2. Emerson Wood
  3. Soren Durrant
Year 7 
  1. Mitchell Trotter
Year 5/6 Girls Backstroke - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
Year 5
  1. Chloe Sayer
  2. Cora Nuttall
  3. Molly McGuigan
Year 6
  1. Vienna Aldridge
  2. Mietta Turnbull
Year 7 and 8  Girls BACKSTROKE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
Year 7
  1. Sarah Welch
  2. Nelly Palmer
  3. Jessica Kaur
Year 8
  1. Imogen Orchard
  2. Emeline Henderson
  3. Tish Gillman
Year 5 and 6 boys BACKSTROKE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
Year 5
  1. Laurence Blane
  2. Terence Lee
  3. James Newland
Year 6
  1. Jack Hurst
  2. Haydn O’Connor
  3. Hamish McCrae
Year 7 Boys BACKSTROKE - 2 LENGTH Heats (50m)
  1. Samson Nuttall
  2. Sebastian Blane
  3. Vinnie Firmedow
Year 8 boys BACKSTROKE- 2 LENGTH FINAL(50m)
  1. Kawa Taylor & Zakhar Voinov
  2. Archie Chapman
  3. Lukas O’Connor

BREASTROKE

Year 5, 6 & 7 boys & Year 6 Girls BREASTROKE- 1 LENGTH FINALS (25m)
Year 5 Boys
  1. Jethro Henton
Year 6 Boys
  1. Emerson Wood
  2. Levi Bunting
Year 7 Boys
  1. Mitchell Trotter
Year 5/6 girls BREASTROKE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
  1. Chloe Sayer
  2. Cora Nuttall
Year 7 and 8 Girls BREASTSTROKE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
Year 7 
  1. Sarah Welch
Year 8
  1. Imogen Orchard
  2. Tish Gillman
  3. Emeline Henderson
Year 5 and 6 boys BREASTROKE- 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
Year 5
  1. Laurence Blane
  2. Simon McKean
  3. James Newland
Year 6
  1. Haydn O’Connor
  2. Jack Hurst
  3. Hamish McCrae
Year 7 and 8 boys BREASTSTROKE - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
Year 7
  1. Samson Nuttall
  2. Sebastian Blane
  3. Daniel McKean
Year 8
  1. Kawa Taylor
  2. Archie Chapman
  3. Lukas O’Connor

BUTTERFLY

Year open mixed  BUTTERFLY - 2 LENGTH FINALS (50m)
Year 5 Girls
  1. Chloe Sayer
Year 7 Girls
  1. Sarah Welch
Year 8 Girls
  1. Tish Gillman
Year 8 Boys
  1. Archie Chapman
  2. Kawa Taylor

HOUSE RELAY

1st Place - Heathcote
2nd Place -  Fisher
3rd Place - Waimea
4th Place - Tennyson

BOT Update

Policy Review

From time to time we ask you to review one of our policies that come up on our review cycle. A policy for whānau review is the Recording and Reporting Accidents, Injuries, and Illness policy. You will find it on School Docs at this link. Click on current review, start review and follow the directions. 

Username: beckenham
Password: pride

Instructions for reviewers
  1. Follow the link to the policy.
  2. Read the policy.
  3. Click the "Start Review" icon at the right-hand top corner of the page. A new screen will appear.
  4. Select your role (board member, staff member, student, whānau or other) from the drop-down list.
  5. Enter your name (optional).
  6. Submit your ratings and comments.
If you don't have internet access, school office staff can easily provide you with printed copies of the policy and the review form.

Community Notices

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



SEEN: The Film – A New Parenting Documentary

This film is about the lives of four parents with 6 experts (one being New Zealander Nathan Wallis) providing insights into children’s needs and the science of understanding them. It not only explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents but also delves into the scientifically supported effects of such healing on parenting and its impact on child brain development.

It is a film about learning to see who we are, where we come from, the impact we have and how to change.

The film is being screened throughout Australia and in Auckland, Dunedin and Christchurch.

In Christchurch, the Neighbourhood Trust is screening the film on Thursday 27th March at 7pm at the McFaddens Centre, 64 McFaddens Road, St Albans.

To watch the trailer please go to https://seenthefilm.com/

Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite and are appx $19.

Wainui Camp 2025

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 Wainui Camp 2025: A Journey of Growth and Adventure

Our recent Wainui Camp was more than just a fun getaway—it was an experience that brought our school's core values to life. Throughout our adventures, we discovered what it means to care for one another, work as a team, embrace challenges, pursue learning and make a real difference.

From the moment we arrived, the spirit of care was evident. Whether it was encouraging a friend to take a leap off the wharf, supporting teammates during coasteering or respecting the natural world while hunting for pāua and crabs, our tamariki showed kindness and responsibility in action.

Teamwork was at the heart of our experience. Success in activities like kayaking, shelter building, and orienteering relied on collaboration rather than individual effort. Using UHF radios during our search and rescue mission to locate Bob reinforced the power of clear communication and working together. Every challenge reminded us that we get there together.

Stepping outside our comfort zones became a common theme. The giant swing and high ropes tested our limits, while coasteering and wharf jumping pushed us to be bold. These moments weren’t just about adrenaline—they were about discovering resilience, trust, and courage.

Learning at Wainui extended far beyond the classroom. Each activity offered hands-on lessons, from navigation skills in orienteering to problem-solving in search and rescue. Even exploring the coastline became an opportunity to deepen our understanding of nature and resourcefulness.

As we return to school, we carry with us not just memories of an incredible camp but a stronger sense of confidence, teamwork, and adventure. Wainui Camp 2025 has set the tone for an exciting year ahead, and we can’t wait to see how these experiences continue to shape us as individuals and as a team.












Kōwhai News Term 1 Week 5

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Kia ora whānau!

Over the past two weeks, we have been very busy establishing routines, engaging in learning activities and having lots of fun along the way. We have also started going to kapa haka with whaea Cath. Every homegroup will be given the opportunity to try kapa haka this term. Anna R, Rowe and Hazel's homegroups are going to kapa haka from weeks 3-5 and  and Anna M's and Georgia's homegroups are going in weeks 7-9.

Home Learning

Our literacy groups are well under way now. If your child is on the Structured Literacy programme, they will be taking home one book every week to practise reading at home. Once your child has completed the Structured Literacy programme, home learning will consist of reading a chapter book or non-fiction book of their own choice each night. Some students will bring home a journal story or article that they have read in class. All students visit the library once a week. 

Reading/Library Folders

We would just like to remind you that in order to take reading books and library books home, your child will need to have a reading folder OR a library folder. This does mean that your child will need to keep their folder in their bag so they are able to take reading books home during the week, if needed.

Our library days are as follows:

Monday = Rowe's and Hazel's literacy groups

Tuesday =Georgia and Anna M's literacy groups

Wednesday = Anna Reid's literacy group

Maths 

We will shortly begin our focus on teaching addition and subtraction strategies for the rest of the term. All groups will be working on place value, number knowledge and basic facts. Each week, students will complete exercise and application tasks, open-ended and unfamiliar problem-solving tasks, games and teacher focus groups. The akōnga especially love our introductory 'Rapid Routines'. These are fun maths thinking tasks, such as Which One Doesn't Belong

Geometry

Currently, our students are enjoying lessons and activities based on the geometry strand of mathematics. These activities are based on learning 2D and 3D shapes and their properties. The students are being introduced to vocabulary associated with these properties, e.g., faces, edges and vertices.

There is a Geometry section in Mathematics Games on the intranet which they can use as well. Try getting the children to identify the names of common household shapes or send them on a scavenger hunt to locate shapes.

Staying Safe Online

All You Need to Know About TikTok
Tiktok is one of the fastest growing social media apps. It’s a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short
videos – and many young people love it! From new dance crazes to funny clips to animal videos, Tiktok can
inspire creativity and bring joy.
But it’s important that parents and whānau help their tamariki navigate Tiktok safely. Today we’re sharing the Netsafe Tiktok Family Safety Toolkit so you can help guide your whānau to a fun and safe digital experience.

Toys

We have noticed a large number of toys being brought to school lately. This includes keyrings, Pokemon cards, special notebooks etc. Please could you ensure these stay at home. It might help to check the backpack in the mornings. Thank you for your support with this.

Top Team

We have organised a Top Team event for our Kōwhai children this term which is very exciting! Weather permitting, the event will take place on Friday 7th March in the afternoon and the children will be taking part in all sorts of fun activities. Just a heads up that there will be some water activities involved so please make sure your child has a change of clothes (including shoes) in their bag and a towel to dry off after the event.  They will have the opportunity to demonstrate their amazing co-operative skills and really embrace the school value 'We Get There Together'. Below are some photos of tasks that will challenge our students.


 Art

The focus this week for Art has been creating a self-portrait. The children have been following the rules of facial proportion and have achieved some outstanding results.



Have a lovely weekend. 

Ngā mihi, 

The Kōwhai Team - Anna R, Anna M, Hazel, Georgia, Rowe and Megan.


 

Pōhutukawa News Term 1 Week 5 2025

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Ngā mihi e te whānau, warm greetings to you all.

Week 5 was another busy week in the Pōhutukawa Team, here are some of the highlights!

Groups and Adjustment/Program
After having had two full weeks of our learning rotations, it has been fantastic and all students have picked this up very quickly and settled well. We will face a different problem when the wet weather sets in later in Term 2. We have really appreciated the flexibility of students while implementing these routines. Ka Pai! 

Inquiry Learning
For our inquiry in week 4, we have looked at STEAM. This integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. 

Classes looked at Rube Goldberg for inspiration for one of the tasks. A Rube Goldberg machine, named after American cartoonist Rube Goldberg, is a chain reaction–type machine or contraption intentionally designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and (impractically) overly complicated way. Usually, these machines consist of a series of simple unrelated devices; the action of each triggers the initiation of the next, eventually resulting in achieving a stated goal.

This involved creating our own machines and tracks to run marbles through. We had a blast, chewing through biscuit boxes and sellotape making some marvelous contraptions. Watching students experiment with these materials was very rewarding and made for some very funny moments! Attached are some photos of some of the groups and their creations.

Other stations involved matchstick towers with Blu-Tac, newspaper bridge building, paper plane designs and popsicle stick catapults. 





Music/STOMP
This week we have been looking into music for our inquiry. This has involved creating our own rhythms by using everyday items, forming a beat and focusing on timing. Your child may ask to bring items to school to assist with this. This unit is based on STOMP. We look forward to sharing the finished product with you very soon! 

Swimming Sports
Our annual school swimming sports is on Wednesday 5th March at the Wharenui Swimming Complex. We Love Challenge at Beckenham, and look forward to a fantastic event and seeing the tamariki literally leap out of their comfort zones with a splash. Nau mai te wero! 

Camp
The first notice went out on HERO this week with information about the Pōhutukawa team camp to Living Springs. Please check HERO for details. A reminder that the medical Google form and if applicable, the parent help Google form are past due. These are needed for our planning. If you have not done this could you please log into HERO and complete this as soon as possible. More information regarding parent help will come out next week. 


Have a great weekend everybody, kia pai ngā rā whakatā!

The Pōhutukawa Team

Chris, Gayle, Nick, Megan, Rae, Georgie and Laura.


Kahikatea Team News

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Term 1 Week 5 

Nga mihi kia  koutou, 

Our little Kahikatea team is settling in nicely and we have maths and literacy programs underway. We have welcomed one of the Kowhai homegroups into the atrium space so you and your child need to use our East-side entry doors in the mornings. Bags can continue to be placed in either the green or blue cubbies.  

Professional Development Days 

Sarah and Amber are attending a two-day Literacy PD on Monday and Tuesday next week. 

Michelle Bradley will be relieving for Amber. 

Ellie Galletly will be relieving for Sarah. 


Walk and Wheel Week 

Next week our annual walk and wheel week is happening! Check out the Daily themes and Walk or Wheel website. 

Literacy 

Each child has their own literacy folder and if their teacher gives them a decodable book to read it must be placed inside their folder and then put into their school bag. If you can't see it please come into the hub and look in one of the three blue literacy boxes in the pathway. 

Please return the literacy folder each Friday. Thank you! If you have any questions, please ask your child's literacy teacher. 

Naming Items 

Thank you for clearly naming all your child's personal belongings, these include uniform items (hats, jerseys, shirts, school bag), and their drink bottle and lunchbox. 

Maths

Dear family and whānau, at school this week we are completing a maths unit on native frogs in ponds. This unit is all about how numbers are made up of other, smaller numbers, an essential concept underlying addition and subtraction. The unit helps develop two ideas: 

  • there are a finite number of number pairs for a given number (for example 5 can be thought of as 0 and 5, 1 and 4, 2 and 3 and no other pairs can be found) 
  •  numbers are uniquely paired (if 2 is one of the parts of 5, the other part must be 3). 

Children need to investigate these relationships many times. Once children believe that 2 and 3 is always 5 they see a real reason to remember it. 

At home this week please help your child to solve the inside and outside the house problem below. Encourage them to record the numbers and draw pictures to show people inside and outside. Toys could be used to show these number relationships. Discuss these in your home language also if you wish to. 

______________people live in my house. 

If there are 2 people inside my house then___________people are outside. 

If there are___________inside my house then__________people are outside. 

If there are____________inside my house then__________people are outside. 

If there are______inside my house then______________people are outside. 



Check out some very cool mathematicians!






























Kahikatea Change Health Unit 

We are learning about the concept of change and our focus this term is on the physical and emotional changes in ourselves. We would love for each child to please have a colour photo of them as babies sent to school for some learning we will be doing next week. You are welcome to email a copy to your child's teacher if that is easier for you.



Library Days 

Talia and Amber go to the library on Tuesday afternoon 

Sarah goes to the library on Thursday afternoon.





Thank you for your ongoing support and helpful feedback, we are really enjoying getting to know you and your children! 
If you have any queries or wondering, please email your child's homegroup teacher or pop in to speak to one of us. 

amber.donovan@beckenham.school.nz
talia.garrick@beckenham.school.nz
sarah.junghenn@beckenham.school.nz


Have a lovely weekend everyone! 
Team Kahikatea