Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Newsletter Rāmere (Friday) 1 Sep 2023

Principal's Patch

Kia ora koutou

Looking ahead to 2024...

It is that time of the year when we are thinking about the needs of our school for 2024. Our roll determines our staffing, so, like every school, we need to have as much clarity around our numbers as possible.

If you currently have a child in Year 6, please fill out this survey so that we know about your intentions for your child for 2024. We expect that most Year 6 children will be returning, and we do ask that ALL Year 6 families fill this survey out.

Enrolling pre-schoolers for next year...!

If you have a pre-schooler in your home, it is never too early to get them enrolled! We are very happy to hold your child's enrolment in our system well in advance as this ensures that we are planning with the best possible information about our predicted numbers.

Please see Jacky or Reihana in the office for an enrolment form, or download an enrolment form from our website.

Please pass this on to anyone with a 3-4 year old in our neighbourhood... we are working on our staffing for 2024 and we really do need to know who to expect!

Ask them to contact our office for an enrolment form - office@beckenham.school.nz

or download an enrolment form from our website.

Relief Teachers

If you know a fabulous teacher who may be interested in becoming a Preferred Reliever at our school, please have them check out the vacancies information on our website.

We are always looking for quality relievers to add to our relievers list. For any information or pātai (questions) on this process, please email Reihana: reihana.dougherty@beckenham.school.nz

Ngā mihi nui

Sandy Hastings
Tumuaki - Principal

Important Dates

NB: You can find our Community Calendar on our school website. You can embed this calendar into your own digital calendar and stay up-to-date with events and information.

Wed 6 Sep - Strum Strike Blow - Wolfbrook Arena, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Fri 8 Sep - 10am Celebration Assembly
Fri 8 Sep - PTA Calendar Art order forms sent home
Wed 13 Sep - Year 5-8 Choir - Music Festival Rehearsal
Thu 14 Sep - am - Year 8 entrance testing at Cashmere High
Fri 15 Sep - School Photos
Wed 20 Sep - 5:30pm - BOT Meeting - Staffroom
Fri 22 Sep - Final day for PTA Calendar Art orders
Fri 22 Sep - 10am Celebration Assembly
Fri 22 Sep - 1:45pm Beckenham's Got Talent!
Fri 22 Sep - Final day of Term 3

Term Dates: Click here to view 2023 & 2024 term dates

Citizen of the Week

Abigail Blencowe - Year 6

Abie, thank you for being such a caring and conscientious team member. You take pride in your school work and quietly go about the business of making a positive difference to our team through your actions. You show integrity in all that you do. We notice this, and we appreciate it - and you - very much. Kei runga noa atu koe!

School Notices

Head Lice

We have had a few instances of head lice reported across different hubs. Please check your children for evidence of head lice and treat them accordingly.

If you are unsure of how to check and treat for head lice please contact Zoom Pharmacy on 0508 966 622, zoompharmacy.co.nz/mas or mas@zoompharmacy.co.nz. This service is free both for consultation and for some medications, including head lice.

Kauri Speech Competition

In an enriching term of speech crafting, children in the Kauri hub have written captivating speeches that have enthralled us all. Last week we had our speech finals, held in front of whānau and the entire hub. It was great to hear so many wonderfully diverse and articulate speeches. Securing victory for year 8 was Christopher McCracken-Shannon, followed by Cian Scott and Ella Coleman. In year 7, Harriet Parawa emerged as the winner, with Finn Brietmeyer and Bobby MacDonald in second and third respectively. A huge thank you to our judges, Jo Smith, and Lucy, a former Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto student. Congratulations to all the speech finalists and a big thank you for all the effort Kauri students put into writing their speeches.

Year 7/8 Ski Trip

Our ski day had a rather damp start as we gathered in the school car park in driving rain at 5:50 am on Monday. We reached the Mt Hutt car park two hours later under a brilliant blue sky and surrounded by sparkling snow. It was going to be a great day! The children whisked through ski hire and into their two-hour lessons. Their perseverance and great listening paid off. By 11 am they were armed with the skills they needed to go it alone. It was a day of digging deep, embracing challenge and reaping the benefits. Lots of fun was had skiing with friends, being guided down new slopes by our wonderful adult team of helpers and simply enjoying the ambience of being in the mountains. By 4pm everyone was bundled into buses and cars for the journey home, where stories were shared and a bit of napping took place. It was an awesome day and we can't wait to do it all again next year!

Staff Profiles

Introducing Laura Cortes

We have been incredibly fortunate to have Laura join the Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto kaimahi this term, as a Teaching Assistant, supporting our tamariki across the school.

A bit about Laura... "I'm Colombian, a nature lover, avid dancer, and traveler. Media producer by profession, plus 5 years working as a Learning Assistant. Excited to join this school and city, ready to share my passions and skills."

Community Notices

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