{"id":14724,"date":"2026-05-11T19:11:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/?page_id=14724"},"modified":"2026-08-17T13:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T01:50:13","slug":"chickens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/learning\/education-outside-the-classroom\/chickens","title":{"rendered":"Our Chickens"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Chinese silkie school chickens started their lives here in our kura, hatching from an incubator during Term 4, on 11th November 2025. They have quickly become much-loved members of our school community!<\/p>\n

Chicken roll count:<\/strong> 8\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chickenstock 2026\u00a0– Poultry Athletics Competition<\/strong><\/h1>\n

On the 23rd of May,\u00a0 three of our silkie chickens (Potato, Waffles & Repekah) competed in Chicken Stock – a chicken athletics event!<\/em><\/p>\n

One of the largest teams competing was made up of Silkies and their dedicated trainers from Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto, led by Director of Chickens, Sue Leadbetter. The team and its supporters stood out for their care, commitment and determination to help their chickens put their best foot forward, and in the right direction.<\/div>\n
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A standout performance came from Waffles, expertly supported by Ryland. For just under two minutes, on the obstacle course and in front of a large crowd, Ryland and Waffles appeared to become one as they navigated obstacles placed in their way. As Waffles stepped onto the finishing stump, the crowd erupted, with chants of \u201cWe love Waffles!\u201d ringing through the venue.<\/div>\n
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Thank you to all members of our school wh\u0101nau who attended and supported the event. It was a wonderful example of community spirit, encouragement and pure joy.<\/div>\n
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Here is an article<\/a> about the event.<\/div>\n

THE OFFICIAL CHICKENSTOCK LINE-UP<\/h3>\n

Waffles<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 1.49kg
\nUnexpectedly disciplined.<\/p>\n

Repekah<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 1.28kg
\nSat perfectly still. A future champion or deeply confused.<\/p>\n

Potato<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 1.20kg
\nTiny. Dense. Emotionally powerful.<\/p>\n

The Results:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

🐔 The High Jump – Seth and Potato – 1st Place<\/h4>\n

Chickens attempt increasingly difficult jumps until one remains victorious, confused, or both.<\/p>\n

🏆 The Obstacle Course – Ryland and Waffles\u00a0 – 1st Place<\/h4>\n

The absolute peak of poultry athleticism.\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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