Kōwhai News Term 3 Week 6

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Kia ora e te whanau, 

We hope you have all had a fantastic week. We have had a busy week beginning to look at fractured fairy tales in writing as well as starting a new and exciting maths unit too. 

Gymnastics

On Thursday, in both weeks 8 and 9, the Kōwhai team will be making our way to Christchurch School of Gymnastics at QEII to learn some gymnastics skills. We will be working hard on improving our balance, coordination, and flexibility through various activities and we look forward to seeing everyones skills and confidence grow. The children will be doing gymnastics in school uniform but we recommend that your child wears school pants or shorts to school on these days which would be suitable for gymnastics.

Nut Allergies

Just a friendly reminder that we do have ākonga in the team that are allergic to nuts, so just be mindful as to what you are putting in your child's lunch. Please have a look at the contents of any muesli bars, trail mix, or any other lunch box items that may contain nuts. Thank you for your support and understanding. 

Keeping Ourselves Safe

We have started our Keeping Ourselves Safe unit this week, in collaboration with Constable Meg from the New Zealand Police. We will be covering different aspects, such as who we are, how we feel, being physically me, touch - what's okay and what's not okay, saying "no", secrets and tricks, asking people we trust for help, and safety rules. There will be some homework tasks that will be coming home with students in relation to these topics, so thank you in advance for your support with this. 

PB4L Focus

Our PB4L focus for this week was learning about how to strengthen our frustration tolerance. We looked at different scenarios and how to best manage them. We also discussed different strategies for dealing with our frustration, such as walking away and looking at how to disagree politely. 


Have a lovely and restful weekend!

Ngā mihi nui,
The Kōwhai Team

Team Kahikatea Week 6 Term 3

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 Kia Ora! 

It has been another busy week in the Kahikatea hub. The newest members of the team have settled in and become part of the team pretty quickly. 

Disco

We attended the disco on Friday of Week 4. The dance moves were amazing and the outfits very impressive. Thanks to the PTA for organising a fun event for us. 









Keeping Ourselves Safe

Sarah, Amber and Kendall's home groups have had Constable Meg come and visit this week. Hopefully you have seen a homework activity come home to continue the discussions we had with Meg at home. Talia's home group will have Meg visit next week. 

The Keeping Ourselves Safe program is designed to empower the children to help themselves in unsafe situations. The topics covered so far have included getting lost, identifying our feelings (safe and unsafe) and naming our body parts with the correct name. We were really impressed with how many children could say their address and at least one of their caregivers phone numbers. It is really important information our children should know in case of an emergency. 


Calendar Art 

We have finished our art work this week that will become available for you to purchase as a calendar, notebook or greeting card. Please keep an eye out for the notice and order form which will have a link for you to see your child's art. 

Date Reminders

Monday 25th August (Week 7) school finishes at 1pm for teachers to attend a Paid Union Meeting. Supervision is available if you cannot collect your child. Please let one of the teachers know if you have not filled in the survey sent home and need supervision for your child. 

Friday 12th September (Week 9) Teacher Only Day. School will be closed this day.


Have a wonderful weekend!

Sarah, Amber, Talia and Kendall 

Kauri News – Week 6, Term 3

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What a Busy Few Weeks in the Kauri Hub!

It’s hard to believe that we are only halfway through the term, because the past two weeks in the Kauri Hub have been absolutely packed with events and it doesn’t look like things will be slowing down any time soon!

We kicked things off with a night of fun and energy at our school disco. It was fantastic to see so many of our ākonga out on the dance floor, enjoying themselves and showing off some impressive moves. The smiles and laughter throughout the evening were a real highlight. 



Not long after, we were straight into one of our major fundraising events of the year – cheese rolls! The effort that went into making, packaging and distributing them was incredible. A big thank you goes out to everyone who supported this initiative, whether by lending a hand or by ordering (and eating!) the delicious rolls. Fundraising efforts like these make such a difference for our hub and the experiences we can offer our tamariki.






The weather then turned it on for our duathlon, giving us perfect conditions for students to put their skills into action. It was inspiring to see so much determination, resilience and school spirit on display as our competitors took on the course. Everyone gave their best effort, and it was wonderful to cheer each other on from the sidelines.


Adding to the excitement, we celebrated Maths Week in week5! Each day our ākonga were challenged with a problem to solve. Those who cracked the challenge had their names entered into a draw, with prizes awarded on Friday. The problem-solving energy around the hub was fantastic to see, and it was a great reminder that maths can be fun, collaborative, and full of surprises.




We have also wrapped up our winter sports season for the year. It has been fantastic to see students representing the school with pride and enthusiasm across different codes. The commitment, teamwork and sportsmanship shown throughout the season are things our hub can be really proud of. Alongside this, our four square competition took place at school in week 5, proving that you don’t need a big field or a fancy set-up to have plenty of excitement and healthy competition.

A huge congratulations to the students who represented Beckenham at Cathamath! Our Year 7 mathematicians achieved an outstanding result, finishing in the top 15, while our Year 8 team placed in the top 10. On top of this, many of our students were recognised with awards for their submissions. We are incredibly proud of the effort and mathematical thinking shown by everyone involved.

And we still have even more to look forward to in the coming weeks! Our city trip is just around the corner. We will be heading into Christchurch city for a day of learning, exploration and discovery. Visiting Quake City, The Art Gallery and some sites of significance. We are also gearing up for our Mt Hutt Snow Trip on September 3rd – an experience that is always a highlight of the year for both ākonga and staff. 

All in all, the last fortnight has been a whirlwind of activity, and the calendar shows no sign of easing up. We’re proud of the way our tamariki have thrown themselves into every opportunity, and we’re looking forward to continuing this momentum right through to the end of term.

Mā tātou katoa te waka e hoe - We get there together. 

Pōhutukawa News Term 3 Week 6 2025

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

Read on for news and information about some exciting upcoming events. Have a great weekend everyone, kia pai ngā rā whakata.


2025 Keeping Ourselves Safe

From Tuesday 19th August until Friday 29th August,  the New Entrant to Year 8 teams will be teaching the personal safety programme by New Zealand Police - Keeping Ourselves Safe. We cover this programme every two years as part of our Health curriculum. 

What will children and young people learn?

They will learn:

  • to work out when their safety is at risk

  • how to keep safe when they meet and mix with other people

  • who and how to ask for help if they, or someone they know, is being abused

  • to go on asking for help until someone does something to stop the abuse

  • that it is important to make and follow personal, family and school safety rules

They will know:

  • that abuse is never okay

  • that abuse is never their fault

What part do parents, caregivers and whānau play?

Parents and whānau are strongly encouraged to support Keeping Ourselves Safe.

You can:

  • find out about abuse and what to do if you think a child you know is being abused

  • talk to your child about what they have learnt in Keeping Ourselves Safe

  • set safety guidelines with your family

  • help young children with the Keeping Ourselves Safe activities they bring home

  • give the same safety messages as the school is giving

  • look at the whānau section of NZ Police Keeping Ourselves Safe for more information

  • frequently asked questions - click here

Keeping Ourselves Safe will be taught by your child’s Home Group teacher, with support from

Constable Meg Moynihan, our local Police School Community Officer, as required. The lessons are age appropriate in content and delivery.

To be successful, Keeping Ourselves Safe needs your help and support. It is important that you

participate as much as possible and talk to your child about what they have been learning. This will

reinforce the messages the school is giving, and help your child to use their skills with confidence.

If you require more information about the Keeping Ourselves Safe programme or wish to discuss the

learning, please speak with your child’s Home Group teacher in the first instance.

Cycle Safe: Chris and Megans Home Groups

Cycle Safe started today! It was great seeing all the kids out and about on their bikes! Here are a few snaps from todays session. 









Planting Day with the Christchurch City Council

We have more planting to do!

As part of our ongoing kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of our Beckenham Ponds, Pōhutukawa students will again have the opportunity to work alongside Christchurch City Council to plant native trees and shrubs at the ponds.

This is our fifth year of planting at ngā pūroto, and it’s a hands-on way for our tamariki to live out our school kete value We Care – Arohaina te tangata me te taiao (we care for people and the environment they live in, including our wider community).

When: Tuesday 2 September

Each home group will spend 45 minutes planting with the Christchurch City Council team.

What to bring:

  • Gumboots, or old shoes they don’t mind getting muddy and a bag to bring wet muddy shoes home in!

  • A raincoat (just in case!)

If the weather is too wet, we’ll postpone it to another date.

Ngā mihi
Rae Marsh

Kaiako ~ Pōhutakawa Team
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto

Year 5/6 Volleyball Tournament

On Monday 11th August the Year 5/6 Pōhutukawa team entered two teams into the Primary Sport Canterbury Year 5/6 Volleyball Tournament. The teams both did an amazing at representing our school, playing well and showing amazing sportsmanship! Well done to all those involved! 





Kā mau te wehi! Our Year 5/6 Red Volleyball team took out 1st place at the 2025 Primary Sports Canterbury Volleyball Tournament! They were undefeated all day, played some awesome games, and really showed what they’re made of. Ka rawe, team!



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.


Ngā mihi nui. Kia Kaha.

The Pōhutukawa Teaching Team

Chris, Gayle, Nick, Megan, Rae, Georgie, Viv, Stacey and Laura


Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Schoolwide Newsletter, Rāmere (Friday) 15th August 2025

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Principal's Update

Kia ora koutou

It has been a welcome change to see the weather brighten later in the week, allowing all our ākonga/students to enjoy the glorious sunshine. This week marks the halfway point of the term, and I would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work our staff have put in to make it such a success.


My update this week contains three important components, and I encourage you to take the time to read them.


  1. PTA - Disco and Family Portraits

Thank you to the PTA for organising our school disco - another wonderful event that brought our community together in a fun and engaging way. You can find some photos from this fabulous event further down.

The PTA currently needs support in two areas:

Family Photographs – If you haven’t already, and would like to have family photographs taken, please register your interest using this link:

https://shorturl.at/pn7pg

Uniform Donations – Our second-hand uniform shop is short of school fleeces. If you have one you are able to donate, it would be greatly appreciated.

The shop is open Mondays 2:45pm-3:15pm and Friday mornings from 8:45am-9:15am.

     2. Strategic Planning


It was very encouraging to receive feedback from 88 families as part of our community consultation. Last week we also met with whānau of Maori ākonga/students at our school to seek their feedback. We are now beginning to shape our Strategic Plan based on all the feedback we received, our own internal evaluation and ensuring we meet all our educational requirements. A summary of the predominant themes we have received from both consultations is below: 


Community Consultation

Key themes identified from this consultation were:


Lifting Achievement

Strong literacy and numeracy foundations, visible progress, appropriate challenge and support for every learner, and purposeful (not excessive) use of technology.


Calm, Inclusive Spaces Where Students and Staff Thrive

Calm, supportive learning environments, clear behaviour boundaries, and targeted support for neurodiverse learners -  while maintaining opportunities for collaboration.


Community, Culture & Citizenship

Strong home-school partnerships, visible celebration of all cultures, and student-led service that makes a positive difference beyond the school gate.


Māori Whānau Feedback 

Key themes identified from this consultation were:

Key themes:


  • Support for Māori Educational Excellence


  • Strengthening Te Reo Māori Delivery and Learning


  • Increasing Kapa Haka Engagement


  • Further developing Mana Whenua and Marae Connections



3. Attendance


This year, as part of our annual targets, we have introduced a goal focused on increasing the percentage of students who attend school regularly. The Ministry of Education defines regular attendance as being at school at least 90% of the time.


As a school, we are required to have a Stepped Attendance Response Plan in place by the beginning of 2026. We have been working on this, and more information will be shared in upcoming newsletters.


As a lead-in, we would like to share the following information with you:


Did you realise...


If your child misses one day of school every two weeks, they will miss more than a year of school by 16 years of age. As a parent or caregiver, you, alongside us, play a key role in building strong habits of regular school attendance.


All students are legally required to attend school every day, and it is a shared responsibility between home and school to make sure students attend and engage in learning from when they first start school.


Please let us know, by phoning the office on (03) 337 1404, if your child is going to be absent or intends to be absent for a portion of the school term for any reason, e.g., tangi/funeral or medical procedure.


NB: Family holidays or taking time off for extracurricular activities (not organised by the school or specifically supported by our Board of Trustees) are not recorded as justified reasons for being absent.


Knowing if your child is well enough to go to school can be tricky. Health guidance to support you to decide is available on the link below:

https://info.health.nz/keeping-healthy/healthy-homes-environments/knowing-if-your-child-is-well-enough-to-go-to-school-guidance-for-parents


If you are still unsure, get in touch with us and we can have a chat together to support your child.

If you are finding it hard to get your child to school, please talk with us so we can work together. We are committed to supporting your child to attend school.

We appreciate your support in helping us continue to build a culture that fosters attendance every day by having:

  • School staff who have strong relationships with students and families

  • A school culture that recognises your child and your family for who you are, where you come from, and what you value

  • A school whānau that takes all practical steps to make sure your child is at school and progressing in their learning

  • A school that is safe and welcoming for everyone in our school community

If you have any queries or wondering, please contact us so we can work together.


Have a fantastic weekend!



Ngā manaakitanga/With best wishes


Cade
Principal / Tumuaki
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

WEEK 6
Fri 22 Aug - Cycle Safe Yr 5&6
Fri 22 Aug - Celebration Assembly (10:00-10:30am in the Hall)

WEEK 7
Mon 25 Aug - School Closes at 1:00pm (Teachers Union Meeting)
Mon 25 Aug - Fri 29 Aug - Cycle Safe Yr 5&6
Wed 27 Aug - Board of Trustees Meeting (5:30-7:30pm, Staff Room)
Wed 27 Aug - PTA Meeting (7:30-9:30pm)

WEEK 8
Wed 3 Sept - Mt Hutt Ski Day - Kauri Yr 7&8
Fri 5 Sept - Celebration Assembly (10:00-10:30am in the Hall)
Sat 6 Sept - Sun 7 Sept - PTA Family Photo Fundraiser Sessions

WEEK 9
Wed 10 Sept - Board of Trustees Election Day (4:00pm Poll Closes)
Fri 12 Sept - Staff Only Day 

WEEK 10 - Last Week of Term 3
Tue 16 Sept - Wed 17 Sept - Board of Trustees Election Results Declared & Board Takes Office
Fri 19 Sept - Last Day of Term 3
Fri 19 Sept - Celebration Assembly
Fri 19 Sept - BGT - 'Beckenham's Got Talent' Show

WEEK 1 - First Week of Term 4
Mon 6 Oct - First Day of Term 4
Thu 13 Nov - Staff Only Day

Citizen of the Week

Paige - Year 5

Paige, your positive disposition shines through in everything you do. In your learning, you approach tasks with a growth mindset and are motivated to do your best. You are also a keen helper and love to make a positive difference by doing jobs around the hub and looking after your classmates. Kia kaha tō mahi, Paige! 

Poppy - Year 3

Poppy, you are a kind student who always sets a great example for others in your work ethic and attitude towards learning. You radiate positivity and consistently show our school values both in and out of the classroom. Ka pai Poppy, keep up the good work! 

BOT Update

2025 Triennial Elections - Voting Open

Voting in our School Board elections has started and you are now able to vote in the election. We have had 12 candidates nominated for 3 spaces for parent representatives on the Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto School Board. We have appointed Election Pilot as the Returning Officer for the election, and you will be receiving voting information directly from them.

Everyone who is eligible to vote in the election will receive voting instructions on how you can vote, as well as the candidate statements and photos that have been provided. 

If you have any questions about the election process, please contact the Returning Officer directly on 0800 VOTENZ (0800 868 369) or election@electionpilot.nz.

Don't leave things to the last minute, because elections close at 4pm on Wednesday, 10th September.


Term 3 Policy Review - SchoolDocs

  1. Visit the website https://beckenham.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
  2. Enter the username (beckenham) and password (pride).
  3. Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
  4. Read the policy.
  5. Click the Start your review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
  6. Select the reviewer type.
  7. Enter your name (optional).
  8. Follow the prompts to show that you've read the topic and enter your feedback if you'd like to comment.
  9. 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.

Out of Zone Enrolment Process - Applications for Term 4 2025

Applications for out-of-zone places are now being invited for students who will be eligible to enrol in Term 4, 2025 (October 6th - December 16th 2025). 

We have up to 3 spaces available in our New Entrants area at Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto. 

Please note: Siblings of current students at Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto who live out of zone do not have automatic enrolment. Families in this situation must apply through the Out-of-Zone Enrolment Process.

Applications will be prioritised using the following groupings:

1. Siblings of current students
2. Siblings of former students
3. Children of former students
4. Children of board employees or board members
5. All other applicants

Each priority group is considered one at a time.

If there are enough places for everyone in a group, then all children in that group will be offered a place.

If there aren't enough places, a ballot (random draw) will be held, and all children in that group will be included in the draw.

Key dates and information as follows:

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 20th August 2025.
  • Applications must be submitted using the official application form.
  • Ballot day (if required) will be Friday, 22nd August 2025.
  • You will be notified within three working days following the deadline as to whether your child has been successful for Term 4 entry.

Our Out of Zone Enrolment Application Form is available at the School Office.

School Notices

Reminder - School Closes at 1:00pm, Monday 25th August

A reminder, that our teachers who are NZEI members will be attending a Paid Union Meeting on Monday, 25th August at 2:00pm at the Christchurch Town Hall. 
To support their attendance, we ar asking that all student be collected at 1:00pm on this day, as we will not have sufficient staff on-site to run classroom programmes.
We will have limited supervision available until 3:00pm, and BOSCO will also open early at 1:00pm.
 
To ensure we are clear about your plans for your child/children on this day, we also that every family please complete the survey link here.

Absences From School

With the ongoing winter ills that many of our whānau are suffering from, it is really important to let the office know, in the first instance, when tamariki (children) are going to be absent from school.

If you wish to provide extra information to their home group teacher, please feel free to email them as well. On some occasions their home group teacher may not be the person who marks the roll, so it is very important to let the office know every time your child is going to be absent from school or will be turning up late.

If your child is unwell, please support their recovery and others' health by keeping them at home. If they have had the vomiting bug they need to be away from school for 48 hours.

You can email office@beckenham.school.nz, send a text 021 0279 4107, or leave a voice message on 03 337 1404.

Please note: when children are collected from school, whether unwell or not, they must please be signed out at the office.

Staff Only Days

Please note, we have two planned staff only days on Friday, 12th September (this term) and Thursday 13th November (during term 4, the day prior to Canterbury Anniversary Day) for the rest of 2025. On both days, our teaching staff will be on-site and fully engaged in professional learning, related to the refresh of the New Zealand Curriculum, with a particular focus on Mathematics.
We appreciate our community's support of our teachers' ongoing professional growth.

Parking in the 3min area on Sandwich Road

A reminder please, that the drop off and pick up area on Sandwich Road (by the bike stands) is a 3min drop-off zone from 8:30-9:30am and 2:30-3:30pm on school days. This means drivers are not able to sit in their cars from 2:30pm waiting for children, or to park cars in this area and go into school. If you arrive early and wait for children, or if you need to get out of your car and come into school, please find an alternative place to park. Having this area just for drop-offs means that the traffic on Sandwich Road moves smoothly before and after school, and this is much safer for our children.

Food Allergy Guidelines

Across our school, we have a number of children with different food allergies.

To support the wellbeing of these students we have the following guidelines in place which we ask you to follow:
  • All students should only eat lunches and snacks that have been provided by their caregivers.  
  • Bottles, other drinks, and lunch boxes provided by caregivers should be clearly labelled with the name of their child.  Home group teachers and caregivers will decide where the children’s bottles and lunch boxes will be kept during the day to ensure no cross-contamination occurs.
  • Parents are asked not to bring food into school to be shared with other children. Whilst we understand that there are times you want to celebrate special events for your children with their friends at school, e.g. birthdays or being awarded prizes, by bringing food and treats for them to share, we have a policy of children only eating the food that their whānau have prepared and sent with them. We have a number of students with food allergies and also need to respect the wishes of some families who want to monitor what their children are eating and prefer their children just to eat food they have prepared. From time to time, there may be an event that teachers have organised that will involve food (cultural or learning activities) and they will have advised families in advance that this will be happening.  
  • At the beginning of each year, caregivers will need to check the expiry dates on any medication to be held at school.  
  • On the first day of school, caregivers will need to bring their child’s medication to the school office. Caregivers will need to sign a medicine authority form (School Docs). The responsibility of monitoring the expiry dates of medications rests with the parent.
  • Caregivers may be asked to come and talk to staff about their child’s specific health needs and ways we can support them at school.
We will inform you during the year if specific guidelines for your child’s hub change. 

Our full allergy policy and guidelines are available on the Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto website under Information - Policies - SchoolDocs, then search ‘allergy’.

If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss them in the first instance with your child’s home group teacher.

Kupu Māori o te Wiki:

Give these a go! Nau mai te wero - We Love Challenge!


Kīwaha: Kia Tau! - this means relax, or settle petal!


Kupu: Kia tūpato - this means to be careful


Waiata: Korero, Parirau, Hopehope, Pakipaki


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij7EaOyL6rA&list=PLB22Bmg9f4m3Q9JhCx452QV9vQZpncT-X&index=7&ab_channel=DelmaRae


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.

BOSCO

BOSCO is looking for new members to join our committee. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Harriet Takamore via email or pop on in when you have the chance to chat.
You would be joining a lovely bunch of volunteers who are passionate about the service BOSCO provides and being a part of its future.
BOSCO currently has availability each day for before and after school care for regular or casual bookings.
If you have thought about using BOSCO for your tamariki but aren’t 100% sure what we're about or how we work, please feel free to pop in for a chat with Harriet or send through an email with any questions you may have.
A trial session is welcome if you would like your tamariki to give it a go first.
Harriet Takamore | Programme Leader | BOSCO Incorporated
office@bosco.org.nz | 027 645 6632

Sports News

Year 5/6 Volleyball Success:

The Year 5/6 Red volleyball team had an outstanding day, emerging as the winners of the Canterbury Championships. Many thanks to Lucy Story for coaching and supporting the team throughout the tournament. The players demonstrated excellent skill, teamwork, and determination, making it a proud achievement for everyone involved. It was a fantastic day of volleyball—a real example of hard work and dedication paying off. Ka pai to all the tamariki for their effort and sportsmanship. A great effort by our Year 5/6 Black team who finished off 5th. 

Year 7/8 Volleyball:

The Year 7/8 volleyball teams had a great day competing, with mixed results across both teams. A big thank you to Evan McLachlan for stepping in and supporting the players throughout the tournament. The day was filled with strong effort, teamwork, and valuable experience for everyone involved. Ka pai to all the tamariki for their dedication and positive spirit on the court.

PTA News

Disco - Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who helped out with our fabulous disco! A well-run evening with fantastic lights, enhanced by our fabulous new hall blinds. Thank you for supporting all our fundraising, which definitely helped make it a great night! 

Family Photo PTA Fundraiser

Over the weekend 6th and 7th September (Father’s Day) we will have a local photographer, Megan Cozzone of Green Melon Photography, here at School to take Family Photos. For $25 you get a 10-15 minute family photo session and a 10”x13” (253mmx330mm) studio quality, colour or black & white, family portrait, normally valued at $60.00. 


The full $25 fee comes back to the school PTA. 


During your session Megan will arrange a date to come back and view your photos. In addition to your 10”x 13” Family Portrait fundraiser, you can choose from an additional selection of prints or digital copies from each family sitting. There is no obligation for families to purchase these additional prints.


To book a session please complete this form and transfer $25 to the PTA account (Beckenham School PTA, account no. 12-3148-0244558-00) before 31st August.


Shortage of school polar fleeces at the Uniform Shop

If you have any outgrown school fleeces lying around at home they would be gratefully received at the Uniform Shop. They can be dropped off at the office at any time. 


Entertainment Book

We have joined up with Entertainment, an app where you can get Discounts off dining, activities and travel. The membership is for 12months from the date you activate it.

When you buy an Entertainment Membership this month for $70:

  • Get a FREE upgrade to a Multi City Membership (valued at $120!)
  • BONUS $30 Woolworths eGift Card (NZ).
  • The PTA receive 20% back.
That means for just $70, you’ll score access to up to 50% off dining, activities, shopping, and travel across Australia, NZ, and Bali.

It’s the gift that keeps giving all year round with over $20,000 in savings — from Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto, BCF, and Shell fuel, to amazing dining deals Dad will love for Fathers Day — you’ll make your money back in no time (and maybe even use the savings to book your next holiday!).

To get your membership follow this link:


Community Notices

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

Join the Fun – Celebrate 100 Years of Cricket!

Southern Districts - your local Beckenham Park-based cricket club is celebrating 100 years of community cricket! We’re a small, family-focused club where everyone knows your name and every player matters. Our mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where young people can learn, grow, and enjoy the great game of cricket. 

We offer programs for new players of all ages and skill levels, with fun, friendly, and supportive teams and coaching.

Register now and be part of the action!
https://www.southerndistrictscricket.co.nz/



Girls Touch Competition - Term 4 - Nunweek Park, Monday Nights

The Mike Greer Kōtiro Touch (formally Kōtiro Ātaahua Touch module) is the only ALL GIRL touch competition in Aotearoa, New Zealand! From 16 teams to 42 in only 3 seasons just proves that girls feel more confident and get more enjoyment playing touch in all girl teams. Our motto is “Girls need to have fun to win!”

What can you expect?
  • 9 rounds in Term 4 only: 13/10/25-15/12/25
  • Collective 15 minute warm up and skill session for junior teams, (grades Year 0-2, 3-4 & 5-6) run by our coaches
  • Round 1: warm up starts at 5pm and game at 5:30pm for Year 0-2, 3-4 & 5-6 
  • Round 2: game starts at 6:10pm for Year 7-8 & 9-11
  • All games are 2 x 15 minute halves
  • Match ball & whistle given to each team and the loan of a POD trophy to use for the season
  • $320 per team for the Term 4 season
  • Limited spaces so the first teams registered and paid for have priority.



Love Tennis is coming to Beckenham Tennis Club - Sunday, 7th September