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Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Wed 26 Mar - PTA Meeting (7:30-9:30pm)Fri 28 Mar - Celebration of Culture DayFri 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 1Mon 28 Apr - First Day of Term 2Fri 23 May - School Cross CountryWed 28 May - PTA Meeting (7:30-9:30pm)Thu 29 May - Board of Trustees Meeting (5:30-7:30pm, Staff Room)Fri 30 May - Staff Only Day (School Closed)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 2Mon 14 Jul - First Day of Term 3
Citizen of the Week
Walter Stallworthy - Year 6
Walter, you are a calming and positive influence on those around you. You consistently demonstrate what it means to be an upstander, living out our values of We Care and We Make a Difference every day. Your dedication and determination to always do your best make you a truly diligent student. Ka pai tō mahi, Walter!Zakhar Voinov - Year 8
For demonstrating outstanding kindness, respect and responsibility within our Kura. Zakhar, you lead by example, treat everyone with fairness and compassion, and embody the values we hold dear at Beckenham. Thank you for being a role model and an exceptional member of our community!School Notices
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Cultural Diversity
Unity Week: 15th - 21st of March
See more here: https://www.unityweek.co.nz/ideas
Reo Māori o te Wīki
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.
Scooters
Thanks Qizzle - a new vegepod!
South Zones Swimming
South Zone Swimming Results 2025
Year 8 Boys2nd Place - Kawariki TaylorYear 7 Girls2nd Place - Sarah WelchYear 6 Boys3rd Place - Haydn O'Connor
50m Backstroke
Year 8 Boys1st Place - Zakhar Voinov2nd Place - Kawariki TaylorYear 8 Girls3rd Place - Imogen Orchard4th Place - Emeline HendersonYear 7 Boys3rd Place - Sebastian Blane4th Place - Samson NutallYear 7 Girls3rd Place - Sarah WelchYear 6 Boys2nd Place - Haydn O'Connor4th Place - Jack HurstYear 5 Girls1st Place - Chloe Sayer3rd Place - Cora Nuttall
50m Breaststroke
Year 8 Boys2nd Place - Kawariki TaylorYear 7 Boys4th Place - Sebastian BlaneYear 6 Boys4th Place - Jack Hurst
Year 5 Girls4th Place - Chloe Sayer
Boys Open2nd Place - Archie Chapman
Girls Open1st Place - Tish Gillman2nd Place - Sarah Welch
Celebration of Culture Day
We Love Learning (He taonga te ako) – We celebrate learning about the unique cultures that make our community strong.We Love Challenge (Nau mai te wero) – We encourage students to explore new perspectives and challenge their thinking.We Care (Arohaina te tāngata me te taiao) – We show care and respect for each other’s cultures and traditions.We Get There Together (Mā tātou katoa te waka e hoe) – We work as a community to create an inclusive and supportive environment.We Make a Difference (Nā mātou he rerekē te ao) – Together, we make the world a better place by celebrating and valuing the differences that make us unique.
Congratulations Ivy!
2nd place at her Karate Club Championships!CSM Outreach Recorder Lessons
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