Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
This is definitely the FINAL newsletter of the year!Did you get your child's report today?
Today your child(ren) should have brought home their report, stationery list and a letter about their teacher and team for 2018 and a request to book a learning conference for the start of the year. We encourage you to order your stationery online through OfficeMax - the stationery lists are there also, and on our website.
BYOD for Year 5-8 students in 2018
Year 5-8 students are strongly encouraged to bring their own device to school in 2018. Any tablet, chromebook or laptop will work, however, if you are considering buying something new, then we would recommend a Chromebook. OfficeMax do a very reasonably priced bundle, again - this can be purchased online using the Office Max Back to School website.
Learning Conferences - 1 & 2 Feb
PLEASE book the learning conference now, before you go on holiday or forget, so you can tick that off your list and put your time in your diary!
The Booking link is www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and the code is pdfwh. Learning Conferences will be on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd February.
Year 8 Graduation
We had a fabulous celebration yesterday with the graduation of our 40 Year 8 students. Each and every one of them has made their own unique contributions to our school, and we wish them all the very best as they head to their various high schools in 2018.
Finally, I would like to share a huge THANK YOU to you all from all of the staff here at Beckenham for your support and encouragement through this challenging building year.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas a Happy New Year, and a very safe summer.
Ka kite koutou
Sandy and the team.
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Thu 1 Feb & Fri 2 Feb - Learning ConferencesBook NOW! www.schoolinterviews.co.nz CODE: pdfwh
Mon 5 Feb - classes begin 8:55am.
Click here to view 2018 term dates.
Citizen of the Week
Torun Joergensen - Year 3
Torun, you are a friendly, polite, curious and motivated learner. You display a positive attitude towards your school work and learning tasks - you get to work on your tasks, settling quickly, focussing well and seeing activities through to completion. These excellent self management skills make you a wonderful role model to others in large groups, small groups and in individual learning situations. You are a kind, caring friend to others and you show that you love learning and that you love a challenge by the way you give all new learning your best effort. Your growing confidence is letting these attributes shine. We love your positive attitude and reliability in the Kowhai team. Well done Torun!School Notices
School Office - Holiday hours
The school office will close for the summer holidays on Thursday 21st December at 3pm and will re-open on Monday 29th January.
Carisbrook Tournament
Three weeks ago, Kauri Whanau welcomed a team of 20 Year 7 & 8s from Carisbrook School in Dunedin for our annual sports interchange. We played three very close and exciting games of basketball, football and touch. One win and two narrow losses for us, saw the trophy head back down to Dunedin, this time. Many thanks to the PTA for providing a scrumptious lunch for our visitors and to Aaron Flynn and Becky, Rachel, Joe and Jake from Cashmere High, who refereed our games. We look forward to winning the trophy back next April, when our whole team heads down to Dunedin on camp.
School Working Bee
We are still looking after a pair of loppers and a spade that were left behind after the recent working bee at school. Please come to the office to claim them.
Many thanks.
Year 8 2018 School Based Vaccination Programme
We are pleased to inform you the Canterbury DHB will continue to offer a School Based VaccinationProgramme to Year 8 boys and girls, who have not completed their eleven year old vaccinations in
General Practice.
The School Based Vaccination programme will offer the two dose HPV vaccinations to protect
against genital warts, cervical cancer, throat and mouth cancers, and other types of cancers later in
life. In 2018 the programme has been extended to include a one dose Boostrix vaccination to
provide protection against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Whooping Cough.
To enable students to receive the vaccinations at school, a vaccination pack will be sent home in
Term one, Parent/Caregivers will need to complete and return the consent form to school.
Sports News
Canterbury AthleticsWe were gifted with a respite from the intense heat of recent days to provide great conditions for Canterbury Athletics at Ashburton last Wednesday. Twelve children from Pohutukawa and Kauri represented our school and zone as they competed against the best of the best from our region. It is such an achievement to get through to this level of competition. We are very proud of all our athletes’ determination, character and preparation.
Kaia Joergenson 2nd 1200m
Tilly Harris 2nd 100m
13 year old girl’s 1200m)
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
Play Football during the warm months of the Summer at Halswell Domain
First Kicks / Fun Football for 4-8 year oldsFridays: 4:30-5:30pm
Skill Centres for 9-12 year olds & 13+ years
Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4.30-5.30pm (9th/10th), 5.45pm-6.45pm (11th/12th)
Wednesdays: 5.45pm-6.45pm (13+ years)
Girls Only HUB for 9-12 year olds
Wednesdays: 4.30pm-5.30pm
Visit website for information and registration links
For TERM 1, 2018
www.hawkfootball.org.nz
HALSWELL UNITED AFC
Our Senior Players get together every Wednesday 6.30pm for a friendly kick around (registration not necessary for this)
Email: huafcGM@gmail.com or
phone: 0277 748 232 for more information
Kiwivolley Holiday Fun
Three sessions of fun-filled volleyball and games. Includes a mini tournament. Suitable for any level - complete beginners welcome!
Learn all the basic skills, meet other volleyball players and have a ton of fun.
Dates: 23,24,25 January.
Time: 9am-12pm. where: St Margaret's College.
Cost $60 per person. Register at www.canterburyvolleyball.org
The Christchurch City Libraries Summertime Reading Club
The Christchurch City Libraries annual Summertime Reading Club programme is for kids between 0 and 13 years old inclusive. The competition starts on Friday 1 December 2017 and finishes on Friday 19 January 2018 at 5pm. Try an eBook, read an eMagazine or read to someone – tell us your reading experiences and be in to WIN great prizes.Children and families with children aged 0 to 13 years inclusive are encouraged to share their reading experiences this summer. All kinds of reading are to be celebrated! Pick up a challenge sheet from any Christchurch City Libraries or download a copy from the library website: https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/summertime-reading-club/
The emphasis this year is on encouraging shared family experiences – have fun together as you celebrate the joy of reading! Children will be asked to get a teacher, librarian, or parent to ‘stamp, sticker, or tick’ the five experiences they have had.
Aquagym
459 Cashel StPh:381- 0299
Learn to Swim
& Coaching
AquaGym and Sumner Pool
Book now for January Holidays and
Term 1
Leaders in Aquatic Education