{"id":12060,"date":"2023-03-31T17:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T05:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/?guid=108871f38fb8fc312603a85799795358"},"modified":"2023-03-31T17:31:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T05:31:27","slug":"beckenham-te-kura-o-puroto-newsletter-ramere-friday-31-march-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/newsletters\/beckenham-te-kura-o-puroto-newsletter-ramere-friday-31-march-2023\/12060","title":{"rendered":"Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto Newsletter R\u0101mere (Friday) 31 March 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Principal's Patch<\/h2>

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Today it was \"Welcome to the Beckenham Zoo' as we had every imaginable creature turn up at school, complete with smiles, for the Student Council's Dress as an Animal Day. Our amazing Student Council get the top spot in today's newsletter after having organised a stunning day of 'We Make A Difference' today for the SPCA.<\/span><\/div>

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A HUGE thank you from our Student Council to everyone who contributed to the SPCA fundraiser today. We were overwhelmed by the volume of donations, including blankets, towels, sheets, newspapers, food and money that was given. We will be dropping this all to the SPCA tomorrow, including just over $600 in cash! Wow! And all of the animals in the Beckenham Zoo had a fun day too! <\/div>

Frida, Grace and Rose - Beckenham Student Council<\/div>

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Next week is the final week of Term 1 - with the last day being Thursday 6th April. <\/div>

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Ng\u0101 mihi nui<\/b><\/div>
Sandy Hastings<\/b><\/div>
Tumuaki - Principal<\/b><\/div><\/h2>

Important Dates<\/h2>

Upcoming Events<\/h3>

Term 1<\/h3>

Thu 6 Apr -<\/b> Last day of Term 1<\/div>
Fri 7 Apr<\/b> -<\/span>  <\/span>School Holidays begin (School closed)<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

Term 2<\/b><\/h3>

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Mon 24 Apr - <\/b>Staff Only Day (School closed)<\/span><\/div>
Tue 25 Apr -<\/b> ANZAC Day (School closed)<\/span><\/div>
Wed 26 Apr - <\/b>First day of Term 2<\/div>
Mon 1 - Wed 3 May<\/b> - Year 5\/6 Camp - Living Springs<\/div>
Fri 12 May - PTA Discos<\/span><\/div>
Mon 5 Jun - King's Birthday (School closed)<\/span><\/div>
Fri 30 Jun - Last day of Term 2<\/span><\/div><\/h2>

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Citizen of the Week<\/h2><\/div>

Banuja Hettiweediya Mudiyanselage - Year 4<\/h3>Banuja, you are an excellent example of someone who tackles challenges head-on and approaches all that you do with a positive attitude that shines. 'We Make a Difference' is a kete value you demonstrate daily through your passion for helping others along with the proactive approach you take to helping out around the hub. Ka pai t\u014d mahi, Banuja!<\/span><\/div>

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

Financial Statements<\/h3>
You will have received your student's financial statement today.<\/div>

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This is just a reminder that donation payments (including camp donations) are able to be submitted for the Donation Tax Credits from the IRD. This scheme entitles you to claim back 33% of your donation payments, if you meet the eligibility criteria.<\/div>

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Payments made to us today<\/b>, 31st March, can still be submitted as part of your application for the financial year ended 31st March 2023.<\/div>

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If you need any assistance logging into Hero to view your statement or wish to find out more about setting up payment instalments, you can refer to our website https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/ and follow the \u201cFinances and Annual Donation\u201d link in the \u201cInformation\u201d dropdown menu.<\/div>

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Payments may be made in part or full to the school bank account - ASB Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto Board of Trustees 12 3148 0131641 000 using the child's name as a reference.<\/div>

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The school office also has Eftpos facilities available.<\/div>

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If you have any queries, please email accounts@beckenham.school.nz<\/div><\/span><\/div>

Lost Property<\/span><\/h3>
A reminder to all wh\u0101nau to check the Lost Property before the end of term and take your items home.<\/span><\/div>

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Wh\u0101nau Report Feedback - Thank You!<\/h3>
Thank you to those who took the time to complete the 2023 Wh\u0101nau report feedback survey recently.  We appreciate the time and consideration that you put into this. We are currently working through the feedback.<\/div>

'Kiss & Go' Drop Off Area<\/h3>
You may have noticed the 'Kiss & Go' signs on the fence at the drop off and pick up area on Sandwich Road (by the bike stands). This area is for wh\u0101nau to pull in and drop off or pick up their children kerb side and then leave. <\/div>

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The area works best when it is just the children getting in or out of the car (on the kerb side).  If wh\u0101nau need to come into the school please park elsewhere on Sandwich Road.<\/div><\/div>

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Thank you to all those who have supported the 'Kiss & Go' zone. We have noticed cars moving on more quickly which has freed up the space for drop offs, making Sandwich road move more freely.<\/div>

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Three-point turns on Sandwich Road<\/h3>
Sandwich road is a busy place on either side of the school day. To keep everyone safe please continue along the road and around the block, rather than doing three-point turns or U turns. The road works have moved on from the immediate school block, so access is much easier.<\/div><\/div>

BOSCO<\/h3>
Update for BOSCO wh\u0101nau:<\/div>

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The government will be making some changes to the childcare assistance grant that will commence on 1st April 2023. What this means is that more families are likely to qualify for this financial assistance under the new guidelines. This is a good opportunity for families who require before and after school care of their children to see if this could help them.<\/div>

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BOSCO provides before school care from 7:30am \u2013 8:30am and after school care from 3:00pm \u2013 6:00pm.<\/div>

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Should you have any questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact Juanita at office@bosco.org.nz.<\/div><\/div>

Dental Van Visit<\/h3>
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One of our Community Dental Service vans will be making a visit to your school soon.<\/div>