{"id":10136,"date":"2020-09-25T21:05:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T09:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/?guid=1d6084bd40eb6e16ce46f819d16985af"},"modified":"2020-09-25T21:05:41","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T09:05:41","slug":"beckenham-te-kura-o-puroto-newsletter-friday-25th-september-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/newsletters\/beckenham-te-kura-o-puroto-newsletter-friday-25th-september-2020\/10136","title":{"rendered":"Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto Newsletter Friday 25th September 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Principal's Patch<\/h2>

Kia ora koutou<\/h3>
What a lovely warm week we have had for the final week of this term. Yesterday, this warm weather was further celebrated as the tape was finally removed from the grass areas of the playground and the children rushed out with their morning tea to take advantage of sitting on the lush grass!<\/div>

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We were fortunate to be visited by 7 members of the New Zealand Army Band on Wednesday this week. They played a wonderful half hour concert for the children, hopefully inspiring many to begin or continue with their music lessons and practice in the goal of being a professional musician in the future!<\/div>

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We saw some of that wonderful talent on display this afternoon in our Annual Talent Quest! Congratulations to all of the children who performed, and who auditioned. Thanks to all of the staff who helped with the auditioning process, and to the team of staff and students who supported this today, back stage, judging and doing the sound desk.<\/div>

Considering home groups for 2021<\/h3>
Next term we will be working on building our home learning groups for 2021. Our staff spend a lot of time carefully considering the needs of each child, and take into account a range of emotional, social, behavioural and academic considerations. We do NOT ask parents to choose a home room teacher that they would like for their child. We do know, however, that you hold information about your child's wellbeing at school that may be relevant when we are putting these groups together. Therefore, if you have any considerations about your child for us to add to our home group placement discussions for 2021 - please email these to Sandy by Friday 30th October (the end of Week 3 of next term).<\/div>

Reminder - Term 4 begins on Tuesday 13 October.<\/span><\/h3>
Have a safe and relaxing holiday!<\/div>

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Ng\u0101 mihi nui<\/div>

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Sandy Hastings<\/b><\/div>
Principal - Tumuaki<\/b><\/div>

Important Dates<\/h2>

Upcoming Events<\/h3>

Sun 11 Oct: 10am - 3pm Te Wh\u0101nau Mahi Tahi Wananga - School Hall<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

Mon 12 Oct:<\/b> Staff Only Day - School Closed<\/span><\/h3>
Tue 13 Oct:<\/b> Term 3 begins<\/div>
Thu 15 Oct:<\/b> Canterbury Swimming Championships - Selwyn Aquatic Centre<\/div>
Fri 16 Oct<\/b>: Welcome Assembly 9:15am - All family of new students this year who haven't yet been to a welcome assembly - Welcome!<\/div>
Mon 19 - Fri 23 Oct: <\/b>Kauri Team Camp to Dunedin<\/div>
Mon 19 Oct:<\/b> Canterbury Duathlon - Ruapuna Speedway<\/div>
Mon 26 Oct:<\/b> LABOUR DAY School Closed<\/div>
Wed 28 Oct:<\/b> Christchurch Schools Cultural Festival - Te Wh\u0101nau Mahi Tahi performing<\/div>
Fri 30 Oct:<\/b> Whole School Athletics - Beckenham Park<\/div>

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Term Dates<\/h3>Click here to view 2020 and 2021 term dates<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>

Citizen of the Week<\/h2>

Cortana Mee - Year 4<\/h3>

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Cortana, you display a positive attitude to all aspects of learning with your persistence and enthusiasm. You are a role model in our hub who naturally demonstrates our school values and this has seen you always willing to lend a hand or help others who need it. This helps to make our hub a wonderful place to be. Tino pai, Cortana !<\/div>

Max Page - Year 6<\/h3>
Max, you are an extremely positive and enthusiastic member of the P\u014dhutukawa hub. You consistently demonstrate the school values and you approach everything with a great sense of humour. You are respectful of all those around you and you work hard to achieve your goals. Tino pai!<\/div><\/div><\/h3><\/div>

School Notices<\/h2>

Claiming back 33% of your School Donations and Contributions from the IRD<\/h3>
A reminder that via IRD you can claim back 33.33 cents for every dollar you donate to the school. This includes both school donations, and 'contributions' towards activities and camps. You can submit a receipt to IRD at any time within the past 3 tax years.<\/div>
This means that right now, you can claim for:<\/div>