Principal's Update
Kia ora koutou
A warm welcome back to Term 4! As we head into the final stretch of the year, our focus is on finishing strong while keeping a clear eye on the horizon for 2027. We certainly enjoyed the lovely, warm start to the term, and we’re all hoping that sunny weather makes a swift return!
Welcome Assembly
This morning, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming our new students and their whānau to our school community. This is always a highlight of the term, and it fills us with pride to see the parade of flags representing the rich cultural diversity our new families bring.
We were also delighted to welcome residents from the Rhodes on Cashmere Retirement Village. We have recently begun collaborating with the village and look forward to building a meaningful, mutually rewarding relationship between our students and the residents.
Shaun the Sheep Sculpture
This week, we officially adopted a Shaun the Sheep sculpture as part of the Big Sheep Trail, supporting the fantastic work of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Following our official unveiling, our school now has the exciting task of transforming the sculpture into a custom artwork we can all be proud of. A huge thank you to Nicky and the Student Council for driving this project. It is wonderful for our tamariki to actively engage in initiatives that give back to the wider community. https://thebigsheeptrail.nz/
Student Progress & Reporting
Our teachers are currently working hard to review assessment data and establish final judgments regarding student progress for the year. Over the coming weeks, they will begin writing end-of-year reports. This is a comprehensive process, and we deeply appreciate the care, dedication, and strengths-based approach our staff bring to highlighting each child's growth.
New Turf Court Project
Exciting news! Work on the new artificial turf court behind the Kōmanawa building is set to commence on Tuesday, 27 October. We are thrilled about this facility upgrade, which will benefit our students for years to come. A special thanks goes to our PTA and the wider school community; it is through your fundraising efforts that this project has become a reality.
PTA Uniform Shop
Our PTA run a wonderful secondhand uniform shop, where items can be both donated and purchased. Opening times are Mondays 2:45pm-3:15pm, and Fridays 8:45am-9:15am.
Looking Ahead
Term 4 is always vibrant and fast-paced, packed with activities and a few public holidays along the way. Please take a moment to review the upcoming dates below and mark key events on your calendar.
Have a restful weekend.
Ngā mihi
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Principal / TumuakiBeckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Principal / Tumuaki
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Important Dates
2026 & 2027 Term Dates - Linked here
School Calendar - Linked here
Citizen of the Week
Mia Rose - Year 4
Mia, you exemplify our school values. You are personable, kind, creative and loyal and are always keen to help out around the hub; this makes a positive difference. You are always inclusive and welcoming of others and are a wonderful role model to all. Mia, you always get stuck right into learning tasks, demonstrating a love of learning and challenge. Tino pai.
Theo - Year 8
Theo, you consistently demonstrate our school values by being courteous and conscientious both in and outside the classroom. You further strengthen the Kauri team with your kindness, thoughtfulness, and great sense of humour. Your mahi in the classroom and positive inclusion during break times make you an integral member of our school community. Thank you for living our school values.
School Notices
Food Allergy Guidelines
Across our school, we have a number of children with different food allergies.
To support the well-being of these students, we have the following guidelines in place, which we ask you to please follow.
- All students should only eat lunches and snacks that have been provided by their caregivers.
- Bottles, other drinks, and lunch boxes provided by caregivers should be clearly labelled with the name of their child. Home group teachers and caregivers will decide where the children’s bottles and lunch boxes will be kept during the day to ensure no cross-contamination occurs.
- Parents are asked not to bring food into school to be shared with other children. Whilst we understand that there are times you want to celebrate special events for your children with their friends at school, e.g., birthdays or being awarded prizes, by bringing food and treats for them to share, we have a policy of children only eating the food that their whānau have prepared and sent with them. We have a number of students with food allergies, and we also need to respect the wishes of some families who want to monitor what their children are eating and prefer their children to eat food they have prepared. From time to time, there may be an event that teachers have organised that will involve food (cultural or learning activities), and they will have advised families in advance that this will be happening.
- At the beginning of each year, caregivers will need to check the expiry dates on any medication to be held at school.
Caregivers may be asked to come and talk to staff about their child’s specific health needs and ways we can support them at school.
We will inform you during the year if specific guidelines for your child’s hub change.
Our full allergy policy and guidelines are available on the Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto website under Information - Policies - SchoolDocs, then search ‘allergy’.
If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss them in the first instance with your child’s home group teacher.
School Timetable
Kupu Māori o te Wiki
Sunhat and Drink Bottle - Reminder
Term 4 Reminder - As the weather warms up and the sun comes out, it is very important that every child attends school with a named sunhat and water bottle. Sunhats are compulsory when outside during Terms 1 and 4. Please remember to send your child to school each day with sunscreen applied as well.
Staff Profiles
Welcome Back to Viv Mundy!
Welcome Jo Gilbert!
"Hi, I'm Jo Gilbert, and I'm excited to be joining Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto in Term 4. I'm mum to 2 six-foot teenage boys and a boisterous 10-month-old puppy. My favourite things to do are getting into the outdoors, hiking, swimming and mountain biking. I also love a good book and eating sushi!"
The Sports Corner
Kia ora koutou,
This section of our newsletter is dedicated to highlighting the successes and challenges our students are experiencing in sports outside of school. We love seeing our ākonga (students) showing our school values, especially We Love Challenge Nau Mau Te Wero in the community. If your child has had a sporting success that you’d like to share with our community, please email me with a short blurb and photo to: kate.mcgregor@beckenham.school.nz - We’d love to feature it in our next newsletter!
Ngā mihi nui,
Kate McGregor
Sports Coordinator
End of Term 3 & Start of Term 4 - Sports Corner Wrap-up to come next newsletter!
PTA News
We’ve got another busy term ahead, and we’ve started planning our fundraising for 2027. Next year our fundraising will be focused on increasing our contribution to school buses, vital for Education Outside the Classroom and School Camps.
If you have some time to help, whether it’s attending meetings or just lending a hand at events, please get in touch at pta@beckenham.school.nz or join the Facebook group linked here.
PTA Secondhand Uniform Shop - Volunteers Needed!
We’re on the hunt for new volunteers - very limited commitment: 30 minutes in the shop once a week or fortnightly! Please contact the school office or email: pta@beckenham.school.nz
Entertainment Book
We are still selling The Entertainment Book, and Double Donations start next week!
From 19th October - 1st November, $30 from every $75 Entertainment Membership will be donated to our organisation.
BOT Update
Term 4 Policy Review Now Open - SchoolDocs Platform Update
- Visit the SchoolDocs website: https://beckenham.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
- Enter the username (beckenham) and password (pride).
SchoolDocs is currently undertaking updates to the platform, which means the policy review process will be slightly different this term.
To start reviewing, click on a policy name, read the policy, and consider any feedback you have about the implementation or content of the policy.
If you have feedback about how your school is implementing the policy, email your school directly.
If you have suggestions about how the policy could be improved for all schools, send this to team@schooldocs.co.nz.
If you don't have internet access, our school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy.
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
Pools & Hoops at Parakiore
Make a splash with the new Pools & Hoops Pass at Parakiore Recreation & Sport Centre. Buy a bronze ticket for this Saturday's Mainland Pouākai professional women's basketball game at Parakiore and receive a pool pass valid for the next two months!
- Mainland Pouākai vs Southern Hoiho.
- Tipoff: 7:30pm | Saturday, October 17.
- Parakiore Recreation & Sport Centre, Christchurch.
*2-for-1 pool pass can be collected on game day from the Ticketek desk.
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Enrolling now for Term 4! 4 and 8 weeks options - After school Art Classes for tamariki!
- Aged 8-12 years old.
- Location: The Bull Room, Risingholme, Opawa.
- Lots of variety to foster creativity, problem-solving, artistic skills and friendships!
Please message me for further info. I look forward to hearing from you:
andreabakerart@gmail.com, 0212327141
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