Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
With six days at school now under their belts, it is impressive to see how well our children are adapting both being back at school in school routines, and the 'red traffic light' requirements of mask wearing. This is a result of the positive messaging and preparation that you and our staff have done. Thank you!
With the Omicron wave still expected to cause us further disruption to the school year, we ask you to consider how you will plan to support learning from home again, in the event that your child needs to isolate for a period of time. We have preparations under-way at school for these events too. Keeping the school open is our primary goal, and, if we do have groups of students and staff needing to isolate, learning from home for short periods of time is very likely.
Ngā mihi nui - Sandy
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Wed 23rd Feb - BOT Meeting (5.30 - 7.30pm, Staff Room)Wed 23rd Feb - PTA Meeting (7.30 - 9.30pm, Green Room)
Mon 14th Mar - School Photos
Term Dates
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Citizen of the Week
Penelope Yeoman - Year 4
Penelope, you are such a focused learner in our hub. You are also an amazing helper, taking time to help others with their learning and doing what needs to be done without being asked. You are a role model student, living our values every day. Ka pai!School Notices
School Hours & Bell Times
Time Activity
8:30 AM – 8:55 AM Students arrive at school and prepare for the day
8:55 AM – 9:00 AM Morning Roll Taken
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Learning time
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM Break time
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM Children eat morning tea whilst learning (e.g. listening to a story)
11:00 AM – 12:40 PM Learning time
12:40 PM – 1:20 PM Break time
1:20 PM – 1:40 PM Lunch eating
1:40 PM – 3:00 PM Learning time
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Home time
Band Programme Music Lessons
Does your child want to learn a musical instrument? Did you know they can learn at school?
The CSM Outreach Band Programme combines individual lessons with ensemble playing right from the first note. Being part of a band can provide students with skills that will last a lifetime. As well as the wonderful musical benefits students will gain valuable social, physical and academic skills. And most importantly, it’s fun!
Students must be 9 years or older and can choose from the following instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Percussion, French Horn.
Band Programme Fees
The Christchurch School of Music provides the Outreach Band Programme at your school. We work hard to keep the fees as affordable as possible. The fee for a standard 15 minute lesson per student in the band programme is $157.50/term or $630/year. Band is free to all students learning in the Outreach Band Programme. If you have a Community Services Card you may be eligible for a 50% discount on the base year’s fees.
Students start in the Training Band, then move onto Concert Band and can then be invited to join Youth Band or Jazz Band. Click to check out some of our level 2 performances. To enrol go to the enrolment form
For more information contact Jody at outreachband@csm.org.nz
CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL OF MUSIC
60 Ferry Road, Christchurch 8011
P (03) 366 1711
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.
You can email the PTA at pta@beckenham.school.nz
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
NZ Modern School of Music - Christchurch
Music Teacher Information and
Enrolment Form
Erin Grigson has been playing various instruments for 25 years and teaching for 12 years.
She has a degree in music education and taught in primary school in the USA for 2 years before
moving to New Zealand. She can play and teach piano, voice, ukulele, flute, clarinet, saxophone,
trumpet, French horn, tenor horn, trombone, and euphonium.
Erin’s instruments: piano, voice, ukulele, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, tenor
horn, trombone, and euphonium
Erin’s prices: $20 for each 20-minute lesson and $30 for each 30-minute lesson.
Sam Jones teaches drums. He has been playing and teaching for almost 20 years and has
travelled all over the world making and teaching music. He uses popular songs from current hits to
rock classics to teach all the techniques students need to know to be successful on drum set.
Sam’s instrument: drumset
Sam’s prices: $30 for each 30-minute lesson.
Lessons will be held at St. Marks Methodist Church in Somerfield (5 Somerfield St.).
NZ Modern School of Music - Christchurch has other teachers as well who teach a variety of other
instruments.
For more information or to enrol, contact Erin Grigson at nzmsmchristchurch@gmail.com or fill out
the Google enrolment form at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefWl6w15xlXcjQsJNzqreLUpJqCFgC-
GYHMaUViCu1gh9LMg/viewform?usp=sf_link
We look forward to hearing from you!
Delta Rhythmic Gymnastics
Do you love music and dance? Do you want to learn tricks with hoops, balls, ribbons and more? Then Delta Rhythmic Gymnastics might be the sport for you! Come along and try a free trial class to see if you love it! Email membership@delta.org.nz for more information and to register for a trial.
Studio One Performing Arts, your local dance school, is currently giving Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Acro lessons in your area. The school’s director is teacher, choreographer & ex-ballet dancer Patricia Paul A.R.A.D. (London). Ballet lessons from 3 years through to Advanced, and all levels in Jazz and Contemporary starting from age 7. For all enquiries please phone 372-9191 or email info@studioone.co.nz