Kōwhai News Term 4 Week 4

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 Kia ora whānau, 

This term is just whizzing by! We had a fantastic Junior Athletics Day today, with the students participating in Discus, Sack Races, High Jump, Egg and Spoon races, and Javelin. This year we were unable to have our whole school house relays so we held a Kōwhai house relay. It was a very exciting race!

The students all showed our school values today, especially We Get There Together and We Love Challenge today. We are so proud of them. 

Here are some photos from the Kōwhai Athletics Day:

































We hope you have a lovely long weekend. 

Ngā mihi, 

The Kōwhai team - Laura, Quyhn, Nick, Meagan and Rowe 


Kauri Whānau Weekly Update: Term 4 Week 4

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 In this post:

  • This coming week in relationships and sexuality classes
  • Sunhats
  • Top Team next Tuesday
  • Celebrations

Relationships and sexuality sessions this coming week:

We have completed the 'Who am I?' section on the programme, which looked at identity and stereotypes and continue to be impressed with how the children are contributing and responding in discussions. Over the coming week, we will be focusing on relationships. This includes looking at different types of relationships and the qualities we value in these relationships, intimacy, sexual attraction, consent, sexual orientation and diversity. 

Sunhats:

In term 4 sunhats are required during break times and whenever we are outside for learning. While many of the children are organised with these, a small number are not. Please ask your child about their sunhat situation. If they don't have a school hat with a brim, any brimmed hat will do.

Top Team:

We are looking forward to our annual Top Team competition next Tuesday afternoon, Nov 16th. Many thanks to Brett, Richard, Nicola, Amanda and Jules who will be helping by running stations. This event includes water activities, so children need to bring a change of clothes. Quick-dry or thermal tops, as well as shorts, are recommended. Sunhats are essential. Bring on the fun!

Celebrations:

A huge well done to Megan and the two theatre sports teams who competed at the Court Theatre last weekend: Syesha, JJ, Connor C, Oliver, Zoe W, Emma R, Fergus Mac, Rory, Katya, Lachy and Luisa.  They have spent hours learning and perfecting their craft and can be proud of their performances.  It was exciting to see past students involved in some of the teams we were competing against. We hope our Year 8s continue this passion for theatre sports as they move on they high school.




Last Friday we presented our sportsmanship, social studies, science and mathematics cups at assembly. As parents could not be present for the presentation of cups, we have included the citations below.

Sportsmanship

When selecting recipients for the sportsmanship awards, we consult with a range of people who have worked with our Year 8s in a sporting context. 

Our first recipient of the Sportsmanship Award is Cooper Reddecliffe. Cooper, your coaches praised you for your ability to unite your team. Through positive talk, you raised the spirits of your team and focused them on the mahi that needed to be done on the court. Whatever the result, you stay positive and determined. 

Our second recipient of the Sportsmanship Award is Zoe Clarke. Zoe, your coaches talked about your resilience and about the way you let your playing do the talking. You are humble in victory and gracious in defeat every single lesson, every single practice, every single competition. Zoe, you give so much encouragement to those around you making a competitive environment an inclusive environment too. 

Thank you, both for all the times that you have helped with the organisation and running of an event at our kura. Cooper and Zoe, no one can deny your huge passion for sport. It is awesome to see you paying it forward by coaching younger tamariki at our kura. You are both fantastic role models to them. I am speaking on behalf of all your sports coaches when I say that at every event, we are so proud to stand beside you because of the values you show while representing our kura.

Social Studies

Social Studies covers a wide range of topics including geography, history and politics. Our recipient of the Social Studies Cup for 2021 is Otis Yeomen. Otis, your knowledge of social studies makes you a fascinating person to talk to. Not only can you recall a seriously impressive array of facts that span the scope of social studies, but you are also a deep and critical thinker, who makes connections and asks probing questions. You have an insatiable thirst to learn about our world and how society works. Otis, you articulate sophisticated concepts with clarity and you enjoy a well-reasoned debate. What an amazing mind you have. 

Science

Our recipient of the Science Cup for 2021 is Marcellus Scott. Marcellus, your ability to question things is expected, accepted and amazing. This quality has helped you to look at science with your eyes wide open. Your interest in how things work from a scientific perspective kept us as teachers on our toes. It is minds like yours that will help prove theories in the future. We will miss your debates, your inquisitive nature, but most of all your science mind. 

Mathematics

This year the mathematics cup is jointly awarded to Zoë Clarke and Zoe-Arianna Clarke.

We have a group of passionate mathematicians in Year 8. Students who relish opportunities to challenge themselves and learn new and tricky concepts. Zoë, you are one of these passionate mathematicians. You go above and beyond to challenge yourself in maths. Your Cantamath project on Pythagoras, which was actually several projects wrapped into one, was an example of the very high standards you set yourself. You were the first to finish all of Maths Whizz, enthusiastically tackle very challenging problems and qualified for The Final Challenge in Otago Problem Solving.

Zoe, you have been on the most incredible journey with your maths learning. Maths can be a subject that challenges the best of us. When maths got tricky, you did not step down and admit defeat. You embraced the challenge with impressive grit. You asked questions, spent time doing additional maths learning and you kept rowing. Your confidence and your ability have grown in leaps and bounds. Zoe, what a fantastic math-magician you have become! 

Final Salami Reminder – PTA

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Kia ora e te whanau,

You only have until 3pm Thursday to get your orders in for delicious Cured Salami!

We will be at school Wednesday and Thursday before and after school to collect order forms.



Please make sure you have paid online if that was how you decided to pay, as we can not place the order if payment has not been received.

Our account is 12-3148-0244558-00.

If you have paid online, please double check your order form has been handed in as we have a few payments with no order form yet!

If you want to order via google doc please click here:

As always, thanks so much for your generous support of our fundraiser!

Ngā mihi,

Your PTA

Koru News Term 4 Week 3

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Kia ora whanau,

This week we started practising for our athletics day coming up next Thursday, 11th November. The children have been learning the techniques involved in competing in high jump, sprints, the gumboot throw and the bean bag toss. The children have been really enjoying trying something new. At this stage, because we are still at Level 2, unfortunately parents are unable to attend the event. We will endeavour to take lots of photos of your gorgeous children embracing 'We Love Challenge' to share with you following the event.







This week our shared reading focus has been 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. Children have joined in reading parts of the story, retold the story and thought of different words to describe how the caterpillar was feeling. They have made many beautiful caterpillar and butterfly crafts. They have also been involved in class role plays and hot-seating in order to spark their thinking beyond the story.  Hot-seating is a drama strategy in which a character or characters, played by the teacher or a child, are interviewed by the rest of the group. It invites children to recount a specific event, explore motivation and multiple perspectives/experiences related to a theme, topic, event, or an idea within a story.







We have also been busy exploring numbers in our play this week.



Showing 'We Get There Together' in our Learning Through Play.


During Learning Through Play last week some of our tamariki made some little peg doll fairies to play with in our fairy garden. On Friday the children got an opportunity to use their Learning Through Play time to play in the garden. They created some very cute scenes with items they had been collecting. We especially loved the swimming pool for the fairies to bathe in!








Reminders:

School Photos - Chelsea and Tracey's home groups will be having their class and individual photos taken on Wednesday morning.

Athletics Day - Thursday, 11th November. Children can wear their house tops if they wish. Sorry, no spectators allowed for this event.

Hats - In Terms 1 & 4 hats are compulsory for outdoor play. Please ensure your child has a named plain red or black hat to bring to school each day.

Sunscreen - As the days get warmer we will be reapplying sunscreen before lunch playtime each day.

Calendar Art - Have you checked out your child's gorgeous colourful artwork yet online. Their artwork can be made into calendars, mousepads, cards, notebooks or more. These make perfect Christmas gifts! Orders close 9 a.m. on Monday, 8th November.

PTA Salami fundraiser - Hopefully these order forms have made it home! You can drop your order form and money to the collectors before or after school outside the Sandwich Rd entrance every day. Online orders and payments can also be made to the PTA. Orders close 11 November. Salamis will be ready for collection on the 9th and 10th December (after school or evening options), just in time for the holiday season or Christmas presents.

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou,

The Koru teachers: Elizabeth, Nicola, Chelsea, Tracey and Stacey

Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Newsletter Friday 5 November 2021

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Principal's Patch

Kia ora koutou

Reminder: School will be Closed next Friday - Canterbury Anniversary Day

We were grateful for the fine weather today that enabled us to have our Celebration Assembly outside. The children have quickly adapted to the outside assemblies and we enjoyed sharing in the successes of a number of our students. A large number of Citizen of the Week certificates were given out, most from last term when we hadn't had assemblies. Strong themes that ran through the awards were kindness, respect, and being committed to doing their best. Congratulations to all!


We also celebrated the success of some of our Year 8 students who received Gold Kete Badges and Academic Cups. Photos of these will be shared next week.

Vaccination Update

As you know, by 16th November, all adults who work or volunteer in any capacity on a school site in New Zealand, when children are present, must be vaccinated with at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. We are well underway with gathering this information from our staff, and we appreciate the support of whānau involved who have also provided us with their vaccination details. This information is kept in a confidential register.

This week we have been advised by the Ministry of Education that we are also required to keep a register of COVID vaccination information for eligible students - ie, those aged 12 and over. 
Next week Jacky will be emailing out a vaccine survey to whānau of all our eligible students requesting their vaccination information. Please be clear that there is NO suggestion that students must be vaccinated to attend school. The Ministries of Education and Health are wanting this information collected in the event that we have cases at school. 

Ngā mihi nui
Sandy Hastings
Tumuaki - Principal

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

Week 4:
Mon 08 Nov - Zone Athletics Year 5 - 6
Wed 10 Nov - New Entrant School Photo's (Chelsea and Tracey's Home Groups only)
                        Year 8 School Photos (formal & informal
Thu 11 Nov - Year 0-4 Athletics TBC
Thu 11 Nov - Celebration Assembly (12.00 - 12.30pm)
Fri 12 Nov - Canterbury Anniversary Day (School Closed)

Week 5:
Mon 15 Nov - Zone Athletics

Week 6:
Tue 23 Nov - Learning Conferences (2.15 - 7.30pm)
Wed 24 Nov - PTA Meeting (7.30 - 9.30pm, all welcome)
Thu 25 Nov - Learning Conferences (2.15 - 7.30pm)
Fri 26 Nov - Celebration Assembly (12.00 - 12.30pm)

Term Dates

Click here to view 2021 & 2022 term dates.

Citizen of the Week

Daniya Verma - Year 8

Daniya, you are such a caring and diligent member of our Kauri whānau. You care for others by noticing things and acting to support them. You also take great care of our hub pets. Your love of learning sees you give everything 110%. Thank you for being such a fabulous role model, Daniya. Tu meke!

School Notices

LunchOnline Orders finish on the 10th of December!

More information on Lunch Orders can be found on our website, here.

Mana Ake “Drop-Ins” are continuing…

A number of whānau have already made great use of the Mana Ake “drop-ins”. Sessions are now on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 10:30 for parents, starting on November 2nd. These drop-in sessions are here to provide parents with an opportunity to have a private, informal conversation around the well being of their child with one of our Mana Ake workers (kaimahi). If you feel like you would like to attend a drop-in session, please book in a time via the link here: Mana Ake booking  The code to use is yj2ed. Alternatively, you can contact Jacky in the office and she will make a booking for you.

PTA News

Keep in touch with the PTA

To stay up to date with the PTA, please check out our Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto PTA Facebook page, linked here. Or come along to one of our meetings - all welcome.
 
Meeting dates can be found in the weekly school newsletter, or on the school calendar - linked here.
These meetings are usually held on a Wednesday night 7.30-9.30pm.

Our PTA account number is: 12 3148 0244558 00

Calendar Art - Final Call!

Orders for your child's Calendar Art close at 9am this Monday 8th of November. 
There will be NO last minute orders accepted.

Log on to https://www.kidsartworks.com/ - and enter your child’s code (this came home in their bags).
It’s very easy, and they have done some gorgeous work. These make unique Christmas gifts for family and friends, and are perfect for posting overseas!

Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!


CURED Salami Fundraiser

Looking for a great Xmas present? A delicious addition to your platters & hampers? Buy a CURED salami, or pack of biersticks and help support Beckenham Te Kura Pūroto PTA!
CURED salamis are naturally manuka smoked, gluten free, dairy free and with no MSG! 

We welcome orders from our community and whānau - please use this link if you would like to order online. https://forms.gle/bYK6Ko4ydDm6FSNDA

Order forms have been sent home with tamariki, and extra order forms are available in the Office (please wear a mask and scan in if you wish to pick one up).

Orders need to be in by Thursday 11th November 2021 at 3pm. 
(The PTA account number for salami payment is : 12-3148-0244558-00. Please use your surname and SALAMI as reference).

Salami Collection

Please note that pick up is from Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto at the following times:

Thursday 9th December 2021
  • 9.00 - 10.00am
  • 2.30 - 3.30pm
  • 5.00 - 6.00pm
Friday 10th December 2021
  • 9.00 - 10.00am
  • 2.30 - 3.30pm

Thank you for placing your order, your support is as always really appreciated.

Sports News

Year 5-8 Athletics Results

Our senior athletics day last week embodied our school value 'We get there together'. It started with a dedicated team of seniors arriving at school early to help get the park ready for the day ahead. We kicked off the day, as we usually do, with the mid-distance track event; an optional additional event taken on by those who are keen to take on the challenge of a longer run. This was followed by rotations of field events and the sprint heats. 

Throughout the day, we were impressed by the way the children participated in the events and encouraged each other. We are really proud of the spirit with which they participated in the day's events. Some children were striving to achieve their best, some showed leadership by supporting the running of a rotation whilst others role-modeled 'getting involved and having a jolly good time while doing so'. One example of this was in a Year 8 sprint heat when, after starters orders, the line of children joined hands and skipped down the track. We loved seeing the children approach the day with positivity. 

The day concluded with the sprint finals and the House Relay. The House Relay was an exceptionally exciting race with Tennyson and Waimea battling it out over the last few lengths. In the end it was Tennyson who took the win, with Waimea nanoseconds behind them. 

A huge thank you to the parents who supported us with running this event and to the seniors who helped out either before, during or after the event. 

Photos from Athletics Day have been posted to an album on our school FB page.

Year 5 Champions: Jack Sayer and Cammy Inglis
Year 6 Champions: Petal Lee and Cian Scott
Year 7 Champions: Lola Harris, Caitlin Mcintosh and Billy Murfin
Year 8 Champions: Cooper Reddecliffe, Zoe Clarke and Mahli Boreham

Some of our Year 7/8 students out on the Adventure Park today - how fabulous is that!

Sports uniforms - please return these to school

If your child has a sports uniform at home that is no longer needed, please return it. The only children who will still need their uniform are children involved in miniball (year 3/4), zone athletics, (Years 5 - 8) and Canterbury Duathlon, (Year 7/8). There is a returns box outside the library for sports uniforms. 

BOT Update

Māori Educational Success - Policy Review

From time to time we will be asking you to review one of our policies that come up on our review cycle. The policy for parental review this term is the Māori Educational Success policy. 

You will find it on School Docs at this link. 


Username: beckenham
Password: pride



Click on Current Review, and then the Policy name - on the right you will see which Policies are available for review by Parents. Then simply follow the directions to submit feedback.

Feedback is encouraged, and welcomed.

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Board Meetings in Level 2!


An insight into what our Board meetings look like in Level 2! Social distanced seating, masks and joining virtually for some! 

If you would like to know more about our Board of Trustees, please click on this link to go to the school's website. 

If you are keen to be involved in the future, keep an eye out in the Newsletter for updates on appointments and elections!

Community Notices

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

This Weekend! Beckenham Pallet Project

Have you seen the benches around Beckenham? Are you interested in constructing or decorating one? As part of the Better Beckenham project, we will be constructing and decorating benches on Sunday 7th November from 10am to 12 noon at the back of Cashmere New Life church (St. Saviours Church on Colombo St opposite Countdown). Even if you don’t want to build or paint, feel free to pop in, have a look and a chat.  

For more information head to http://www.betterbeckenham.org.nz/benches or get in touch with dave@cnl.org.nz 

Elements nature based play:


Are you looking to give your children  an active & creative experience in school holiday’s? 
Let’s be imaginative & curious amongst nature. Think huts, ropes, trees, water play, tools, arts n  crafts. Time and space to be a kid! For the summer holidays Elements are  offering a range of programmes such as Going Wild Xmas, & Barefoot n  Buckets, or Kiwi Summer in a variety of Chch locations including Marshlands,  Brighton, Lincoln & Cashmere for ages 5-13yrs. Limited spaces. 

See our website https://www.elementsnature.co.nz/ or Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/elementsprogrammes/ to see what we get up to.  
Bookings are through https://elements.aimyplus.com  
For more info email elementsprogrammes@gmail.com