Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
This week is the start of Ramadan which is a really important celebration for Muslim people and their families. Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar and is observed worldwide by Muslims as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.
We can show support to our friends who are Muslim by asking them about how they observe Ramadan - because each family will probably do something a bit different.
It is important to us that we can support all of our tamariki with the values and beliefs that are important to their families. If your family have a faith, values and beliefs that you want us to understand better, please make contact with your child's teacher(s) or one of our team in the office and we will be very keen to learn more.
GetWise is a financial literacy programme for children and it was really heartening to see the children engaging with the programme.
ASB have a website with excellent resources for whānau to support you with helping your children about money and to enable them to develop skills that will last them for life.
Being in a 'House' at Beckenham
Once a child has started at Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto, they will be allocated a ‘House’ to belong to. Children from the same family/whānau are put into the same house. Usually, a child will stay in this house for the duration of their time at Beckenham, except if they are made a leader of another house when they are in Year 8.
Each house has its own colour, and there are House Shirts that are an optional part of the school uniform, that can be purchased and worn on Fridays, or sports/special event days as advised in the newsletter.
Each house has its own ‘chant’ and tamariki learn this so that they can participate in the house chant at sports and special events, and in Celebration Assemblies, if it is their house that has won the House Points for that fortnight.
You can find the House Chants here, and there are also videos that you can share with your child to help them learn their house chant
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
Frida Corin - Year 8
Frida, you have grown as a leader and learner within our kura. You are compassionate and thoughtful. When you step up to lead, the respect and trust that your peers have for you is clearly evident. When it comes to learning, you embrace opportunities to improve by responding to feedback and giving your best effort. Thank you for all that you bring to our Kauri whānau.School Notices
'Kiss & Go' Drop Off Area
You may have noticed the 'Kiss & Go' signs on the fence at the drop off and pick up area on Sandwich Road (by the bike stands). This area is for whānau to pull in and drop off or pick up their children kerb side and then leave.
The area works best when it is just the children getting in or out of the car (on the kerb side). If whānau need to come into the school please park elsewhere on Sandwich Road.
Return of the coffee car
The Coffee Car will be on Sandwich Rd on Mondays and Fridays. A reminder to parents who purchase a hot chocolate for their child, that they will need to drink it before the final bell at 8.55am.
The coffee car will be at school before 8am and leave at approx 9.10am.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Community Dental Service - Holidays Notice
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Congratulations to...
Hayley Rose Ruyters. On the 16th to the 18th of March at Horncastle Arena, Hayley Rose competed in Nationals for Marching. On the Friday they qualified for the champions in March, on the Saturday they competed and came 1st in technical, 2nd in display and were the under 12 championship team.
Student Council News
Animal Dress-up Day for SPCA, Friday, March 31st
Beckenham tamariki love animals and so the Student Council has decided to support the SPCA. This coming Friday, 31st March, there will be a dress-up day! Your child/children can dress up as their favourite animal! We would love it if you could help your child to donate one of the following options:
- Old newspapers
- Towels, sheets, duvet covers, or blankets (especially polar fleece blankets) – but please NO duvet inners, pillows or pillow cases, mattresses, bean bags, or electric blankets
- Dishwashing detergent and washing powder
- Unopened pet food that the SPCA can give out to the community – particularly wet kitten and puppy food
- Or a gold coin donation!
The student council will be in front of the hall before school starts on Friday, to receive your donations. We can’t wait to see your child in their costume! Thank you for your support.
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PTA News
Hot Cross Buns
Orders for hot cross buns are all in and we're looking forward to delivery day on Wednesday 5th April, just in time for Easter!
Donations
This recent wet weather has resulted in lots of wet feet - do you have old gumboots (especially in larger sizes to fit 11+ year-olds) that you could donate to the uniform room? We will gratefully receive them and save them for a rainy day!
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
Sydenham Rugby Club
Sydenham Rugby registrations have started and are looking for players in all grades. We would love to have you join the Sydenham family. If interested you can register at https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/175943
CodeCamp April School Holidays
CodeCamp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create games, apps.
Waimari School: 17th - 20th April.
Book Now at https://codecamp.co.nz
