Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
We Get There Together - Mā tātou katoa te waka e hoe
We'd like to thank all of our whānau for your collective contribution to our school and tamariki, and we recognise all the big and small ways in which you all support each other and make a difference. The wrap-around of care and support in our community, makes it a great honour to be a part of, and leads the way for all of our children to support each other in the same way.
"Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa. Let us keep close together, not far apart."
Year 7/8 Camp
This week was our Year 7/8 Wainui Camp, and it sounds like everyone had a very successful week. These opportunities could not happen without the support of our whānau, camp volunteers, and the Kauri (Year 7/8) team, who have put so much mahi in over the weeks leading up to camp, as well as during the week, to ensure our tamariki get to experience such memorable moments together. We hope our Year 7/8 whānau get to enjoy hearing about some of these from your tamariki, in between plenty of rest and washing over the weekend!
With our senior students away enjoying camp this week our Pōhutukawa (Year 5/6) students have been up for the challenge, and have done an incredible job in stepping into the leadership roles and supporting across all areas of our kura.
Cyclone Gabrielle fundraising...
The final total of funds raised by the non-uniform day for Cyclone Gabrielle was $1524.80. We have sent this to the Hawkes Bay Primary Principals Association to pass on to the schools and their communities hardest hit by the cyclone. We have passed on our best wishes and support to those affected and we received this reply back:
"Many thanks for your school's wonderfully generous donation to the cyclone relief in our region. We have received amazing support from throughout New Zealand. This donation from Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is an incredible gesture. The Hawkes Bay Primary Principals Association will meet this week to try and distribute the funds we have received to date - an overwhelming amount.We shall let you know how the money is shared amongst the most affected schools.The way the whole country has responded to this catastrophe is incredible - although I am sure the experience of the earthquakes in Canterbury means that you have a clear understanding of what this type of scenario brings.Thanks again for your school's community aroha for our region. Could you please pass on our gratitude to the Beckenham tamariki and whānau."
Lastly, please note that school is closed this Thursday, the 16th of March - please see the notices below for further details.
I wish you all a safe and relaxing weekend.
Ngā mihi nui
Sandy Hastings
Tumuaki / Principal
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Term 1
Term 2
Mon 24 Apr - Staff Only Day (School closed)Tue 25 Apr - ANZAC Day (School closed)Wed 26 Apr - First day of Term 2Mon 1 - Wed 3 May - Year 5/6 Camp - Living SpringsMon 5 Jun - King's Birthday (School closed)Fri 30 Jun - Last day of Term 2
Citizen of the Week
Hayley Rose Ruyters - Year 6
Hayley Rose, it is such a pleasure to have you in the Pōhutukawa hub. You radiate positivity and this is very evident in your desire and the effort you put into being the best learner you can be. Your organisational skills and help around the hub are always gratefully received. Ka rawe, Hayley Rose.BOT Update
School Closed on Thursday 16th of March
As you have probably heard via the media today, both primary and secondary teachers have made the decision to strike this Thursday, the 16th of March. As we will have no teachers on-site, the board has no option but to close the school for the day.
Thank you in advance for your understanding of this. We do appreciate that this will be inconvenient for you.
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Board of Trustees
School Notices
House Shirt Price increase
Due to price increases of both the shirts and screen printing, we are going to increase the price of our house shirts to $30 from Monday the 13th of March.
Book Club is out now!
By participating in Book Club, not only are you encouraging your child to be a reader... a percentage of the total order will be given back to our school in rewards, to spend on additional educational resources!
If you would like to take a look at what is available, please click the link here. This is a reminder again that we no longer send home the physical brochures, however, we do have one newspaper-style copy available in the Office if you would like to view it in that format instead. Ordering is done online via the Loop App, and all information regarding this can be found on the link above.
Book a School Tour!
If you have never had the opportunity to have a tour of the school, or if you would like another look at how the school works, we are offering a series of dates from Friday 17th to Thursday 23rd March. Our amazing School Ambassadors are looking forward to having the opportunity to show you around.
To book a time, please go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter the event code z7fnt
Unity Week NZ 2023
Launched in 2022, Unity Week is a coordinated approach to remember and honour the lives lost in the tragic March 15 Christchurch Mosque attacks, while also promoting a socially cohesive society, with the belief that everyone, regardless of their background or community, should feel welcome, respected, and loved for who they are and where they come from.
The Unity Week website (https://www.unityweek.co.nz/) can connect you to a range of fantastic upcoming events and resources.
PTA News
Hot Cross Buns
There's just one week left to get your orders in. You can fill in the paper order form or order online here: https://forms.gle/NkEy3XPA9fmUQMdn7
The PTA will be collecting forms/money from by the flag pole from Wednesday to Friday next week before school.
Thanks for your support
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
Sydenham Rugby Club
We have a couple of events coming up for our junior players to give rugby a go if they are not sure about committing to it. Please visit this link to find out more.
(Note that the transition event is directed at those players who have previously played rip rugby and will be trying tackle for the first time. The other event is for any players, new or potential)
