Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
What a fabulous week Book Week has been! Thank you so much to all the whānau who have supported the children with their Readathon fundraising and reading goals, with being so creative about costumes and ideas for Book Character Day today, and for taking time to visit the Book Fair.
We had a very noisy and fun Celebration Assembly today. It felt like we had double the number of people in there - each person in costume bringing their 'alter-ego' to assembly. Clearly the alter-egos never go to assembly and had lots of 'getting to know one another' to do!
School Closed Monday 26th November.
Our final staff only day for the year has been confirmed for Monday 26th November. This day has been allowed for from the start of the year, with the actual date to be confirmed.
School will be closed that day.
Term Dates for 2019
These have now been confirmed. Please put them into your diary!Check the school website for more details
Term 1: Thu 31 Jan to Fri 12 Apr
NB: Learning Conferences all day Thursday 31 January and Friday 1 February. Supervision will be provided for families who need it. Classes start Monday 4 February.
Waitangi Day Wed 6th February
Note that Easter holidays and ANZAC Day all fall during the April holidays in 2019
Term 2: Mon 29 Apr to Fri 5 Jul
Queen's Birthday Mon 3 Jun
Includes one Staff Only Day, date to be advised
Term 3: Mon 22 Jul to Friday 27 Sep
Includes one Staff Only Day, date to be advised
Term 4: Mon 14 Oct to Thu 19 Dec
Welcome to Tyson Grinham from Adelaide
On Wednesday morning next week (5th September) at 9:10am we will be welcoming Tyson to our school with a mihi whakatu. This will conclude by 9:30am. Parents are very welcome to attend. Tyson hosted me at Lockleys North Primary School in Adelaide for four weeks at the start of this term and now we get to show manaakitanga back to him.
Cultural Festival - this coming Monday evening
A big shout out to Sherrilee and our senior kapa haka group, Te Whānau Mahi Tahi, who we know will be amazing ambassadors for our school at the Christchurch Schools Cultural Festival this coming Monday evening at Horncastle Arena.Ngā mihi
Sandy Hastings
Principal
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Mon 3 Sep - Cultural Festival at the Horncastle ArenaWed 5 Sep - Aerobics, hip hop and dance competition at Hornby High School - yrs 5-8
Fri 7 Sep - Final day for Readathon cards to be returned to school
Mon 10 Sep - Pohutukawa Pitch Perfect choir rehearsal at Avonhead school
Tue 11 Sep - Cashmere High School Year 8 Testing at Cashmere High. 9am - 12pm
Tue 11 Sep - Zone Speech Competition - held at Beckenham in the hall. 6-8pm
Fri 14 Sep - Celebration Assembly 10:50 - 11:20am. All Welcome
Term Dates
Click here to view 2018 term dates.Citizen of the Week
Jack Kelly - Year 6
Jack, you are a kind and caring friend, who entertains many with your jokes and witty humour. You are knowledgeable about a range of subjects, and love nothing more than getting your teeth stuck into research and learning. It has been fabulous to see you improve your self-management skills this year. What a charming and thoughtful young man you are! Keep shining Jack!
Freya Pratt - Year 8
Freya, we love the sparkle that you bring to Kauri Whānau. As a confident, caring and reliable Year 8, you consistently model our school values. You know when to laugh and entertain, and when to get down to focused work. Thank you for the initiative you offer and for being one of our regular, enthusiastic volunteers. You make our hub a safe and welcoming place. Tino pai Freya.School Notices
Traffic Survey for Beckenham Area
The University of Canterbury is working with the community to find opinions on traffic safety on the way to school in the Beckenham area, especially around Tennyson St. Please take the time to complete the following survey, it should take no more than ten minutes.https://app.maptionnaire.com/en/4748
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week
Exciting news - Beckenham Te Kura O Pūroto is taking part in Keep NZ Beautiful week! Each team will complete a daily litter pick up of our grounds and park during week 8. We will be learning about our role as kaitiaki of our grounds and river. Stay watching for photos of our efforts.
Sports News
How does participating in winter sport demonstrate our school values?
Every Friday for the past 14 weeks, Year 5-8 students have had the option of participating in one of the following sports: netball, rugby, hockey, and football. Games are held at Hagley Park against other teams from a wide variety of Christchurch SchoolsParticipating in winter sport is a good way to get weekly exercise. It’s also a great way to get out of the classroom and have some fun! Recently, we have participated in the Winter Tournament. This was an excellent challenge that we took on. We all gave it a try, which was great to see.
This is how we put our values into action...
We Care - By cheering on teammates and showing good sportsmanship.
We love learning - By learning new sporting skills.
We get there together - By turning up to practices and being a good teammate.
We make a difference - By supporting other age groups through coaching and volunteering to help out.
We love challenge - By competing against other schools, facing the hardest challenges and not giving up.
We all had heaps of fun and are excited for winter sport next year. Thanks for the great season and thank you to all the coaches for all their time and effort. We really appreciated it.
Written by Bella Reddecliffe & Tilly Harris
Congratulations to...
Tilly Harris for being awarded a Sports Scholarship to Cashmere High School. Congratulations Tilly - this is wonderful acknowledgement of your contribution and participation in a range of sports at a very high level.
Charlotte Gray for having been successful in auditioning for the RNZB The Nutcracker end of November! Over 600 children across the country were auditioned and only a select few have been chosen at each centre to perform.
Strum, Strike, Blow ukulele players for the fabulous concert you and the other 1200 children from around Christchurch put on on Wednesday evening this week at the Horncastle Arena
Strum, Strike, Blow ukulele players for the fabulous concert you and the other 1200 children from around Christchurch put on on Wednesday evening this week at the Horncastle Arena
Year 5/6 Rugby Team for finishing top of the league table at Winter Sport.
Year 7/8 Ski Team for achieving 3rd place in the Primary and Intermediate School’s Ski Race at Mount Cheeseman. There was some very speedy skiing done by Freddie Winsor, Boyd Goldsbury, Winni Goldsbury, Paolo Reid, Ben Evans and Lena Rybaltovszki.
All Winter Sport Teams for the dedication you have displayed throughout the season. Many coaches have commented on the improvement made by their team over the duration of the 14 weeks that weekly sport runs. We are very grateful to the adults who coached, supported and managed a team; the children have gained a lot from working with you.
PTA News
READ-A-THON 2018
We hope you have been travelling off to some far off amazing places through the pages of your chosen book/s and having some incredible journeys. Don’t forget you have till the end of this weekend to complete your reading target and start returning cards from Monday!From Monday 3rd September, please return your cards and money to reception.
Remember plenty of prizes to enjoy.
Hollywood Quiz
See you at the HOLLYWOOD QUIZ (https://www.facebook.com/events/723059334691904/) this Saturday- we would like to encourage you all to grab a “WALKING BUS” to our event. And IF you do have to bring the car, your designated driver will receive juice/fizz all night FOC.Thanks to all those that are attending, we SOLD OUT.
With so many amazing prizes are up for grabs (https://www.facebook.com/pg/ptabeckenhamschool/photos/?tab=album&album_id=712425929101186 ), a Fathers’ Day raffle, 2 exciting LIVE Auctions, 4 Mystery Bags & the return of an old favourite, the Blue Summit Construction COIN SLIDE guarantees you a night of FUN with a capital F (R18 event)
Doors open at 7pm
Bar & Eftpos available-NO BYO please.
Supper & Nibbles provided
Who will have the most “Star Appeal” & win an Oscar for 'Top Hollywood Quiz Team 2018'??
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
Smarttouch 2018
We welcome your entries into the term 4 smarttouch rugby competition run down at Waltham Park. Entries close Friday 28th September. See the attached flyer for dates, times and costs.
Steps to register:
Get a team organised and appoint a team manager and coach.
Enter online using the URL address www.sporty.co.nz/smarttouch
On the Smarttouch home page fill out the touch team manager sign up form and submit it.
You will then receive an email giving you the link to enter your player details.
Remember the competition is social MIXED and you need to have a minimum of 3 girls on the field at a time. Grades: Year 0-2, Year 3-4, Year 5-6, and Year 7-8.
We are all looking forward to a great season,
From the Smarttouch Team.
Mr Science and friends put on a WOW Show! Fun and Educational!
Sensational science demonstrations on stage, audience participation, fun for all ages.Join us on a magical journey exploring the excitement of FLYING, FLOATING, GLIDING, and SHOOTING!
Mr Science (Sterling Cathman) is a specialist primary science teacher and has been working with kids and teachers for the past 10 years in schools around NZ.
Tickets
www.MrScience.co.nz or https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/mr-science-magical-science-tour/christchurch
Rise for Climate
Trees for Climate Rally. Pick up a Tree, Plant a Tree Sat 8 September 1-3pm at Victoria Square.Gold coin koha for your own seedlings to plant where you want, or join our City Council organised planting team and choose seedlings to plant in Grampian Park on 15 Sept. facebook - 350 Christchurch.