{"id":11688,"date":"2022-07-08T17:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T05:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/?guid=7ad0899d855a001aed32ee281cdd1530"},"modified":"2022-07-25T10:03:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T22:03:37","slug":"beckenham-te-kura-o-puroto-newsletter-ramere-friday-8-july-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/newsletters\/beckenham-te-kura-o-puroto-newsletter-ramere-friday-8-july-2022\/11688","title":{"rendered":"Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto Newsletter R\u0101mere (Friday) 8 July 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Principal's Patch<\/h2>

Kia ora koutou<\/h3>
I write you this final message for the term from home, as I have been in isolation this week due to having caught Covid. Unfortunately, it was from a social situation outside of school where no masks were being worn and those kinds of situations continue to be our biggest challenge in keeping Covid numbers down. I have been fortunate to have had a relatively mild dose, however, anything that keeps you away from work is disruptive to life in general and adds to the workload of colleagues and general pressure in the workplace. With Jacky also having been away for the past two weeks, I would like to particularly thank our two Deputy Principals - Jo and Sue, and our two office staff, Reihana and Rachel, for the extra load they have carried in our absence.<\/div>

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I believe that we have done the best job we can at school of trying to keep everyone safe from Covid and general illness, and the continued practice of wearing masks and staying away when symptomatic of any illness is keeping our attendance pretty high under the circumstances. We will continue with mask-wearing until further notice, in a continued effort to keep everyone well.<\/div>

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You can see our current Covid numbers in the graph below. We had a spike in Weeks 8 and 9, however, numbers are currently tracking down again. We do hope that you are all able to stay Covid-free during the holidays. If any students do test positive during the holidays, PLEASE continue to let us know, either by texting me on 021 899 429 or by emailing principal@beckenham.school.nz<\/div>
We are still reporting daily case numbers to the Ministry of Education. At this point in time, 37% of our students have reported having Covid, along with 43% of our staff.<\/div>

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Thank you to everyone who attended learning conferences this week. I know that it was a huge week for our teachers with two very long days on Monday and Wednesday and that they really appreciated the time to meet with you, one on one. I want to thank them all for the professional and tireless way that they undertake these conferences and the commitment that they have put in, this week in particular. For those of you who missed a conference on Wednesday due to the teacher being away, please keep an eye out in your email for a new booking option for early next term.<\/div>

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I wish you all a safe and healthy two weeks of school holidays. I know that our staff are very much looking forward to a break to relax and rest, and I hope that you are able to get some time as a family to do the same.<\/div>

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Ng\u0101 mihi nui<\/div>
Sandy Hastings - Tumuaki<\/div><\/div>

Important Dates<\/h2>

Friday 8 July<\/b> - Last day of Term 2<\/span><\/div>
Monday 25 July - First day of Term 3<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

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Term Dates<\/h3>

Click here to view the 2022 term dates.<\/a><\/div><\/h2><\/div>

Citizen of the Week<\/h2>

Madeleine Dougherty - Year 6<\/h3>Madeleine, you are such a joy to have in our hub! You are a kind and hardworking student, always ready to help those in need, whether it be with learning or jobs around the hub. Your love of learning shines through daily and you never shy away from a challenge.  Ka rawe, Madeleine. <\/div>

School Notices<\/h2><\/div>

Community Dental Service - July 2022 Holiday Clinics<\/h3>
The Community Dental Service will be providing limited appointments during the school break at;<\/div>