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Principal's Patch<\/h2>\n

Kia ora koutou<\/h3><\/div>
On Friday we came together for our first Celebration Assembly for 2024. We acknowledged the way all tamariki are using the Kete Values as they transition to the new school year - meeting new teachers, settling into hubs, and in the way they have welcomed tamariki who are new to Beckenham in 2024.<\/div>

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We also shared the changes to Senior Leadership for the year. Sandy Hastings is seconded to the Ministry of Education for 2024 in a Leadership Advisor role and will be working with many Principals around Canterbury, so Jo Smith will be Acting Principal whilst Sandy is on leave. The Senior Leadership team will be Jo, Sue Leadbetter (Deputy Principal\/SENCO), and Katie McFarlane (Acting Deputy Principal).<\/div>

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Following on from the start of year conferences the focus for the start of the year in Hubs is getting to know each other. Spending time getting to know the staff and the other tamariki in the hub, how the spaces will work and the routines that support the team working collaboratively. This is part of setting up for the year ahead. Along with this is a reminder to all our wh\u0101nau that the Home Group teachers are always happy to be contacted throughout the year if there is anything you would like to share or discuss about your child. The home\/school relationship is important and communication plays a large part in this. So please see your child's Home Group teacher in the first instance. <\/div>

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If at any stage your wh\u0101nau contact details change, please contact the school office with these changes so our records can be updated. This includes the emergency contacts we have for your child.<\/div>

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This year, to streamline communication, school newsletters will be published every second week and will alternate with Team Blog posts. Communications through Hero will continue as required.<\/div>\n\n
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Ng\u0101 mihi nui<\/b><\/span><\/div>
Jo Smith - Tumuaki (Acting Principal)<\/b><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/h2>

Important Dates<\/span><\/h2>

(you can also find the Community Calendar on our website here<\/a>)<\/i><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

Wed 28 Feb <\/span>- BoT Meeting, 5.30-7.30PM, Staffroom<\/span>
Wed 28 Feb<\/span> - PTA Meeting, 7.30-9.30PM<\/span>
Thu 29 Feb<\/span> - School Swim Sports, 12.30-3PM, Wharenui Pool<\/span><\/div>
Mon 11 Mar<\/span> - Zone Swimming, 9-12.30PM, Wharenui Pool<\/span>
Wed 27 Mar<\/span> - Canterbury Swimming<\/span>
Wed 27 Mar<\/span> - BoT Meeting, 5.30-7.30PM, Staffroom<\/span><\/div>
Wed 27 Mar - PTA Meeting, 7.30-9.30PM<\/span>
Fri 29 Mar <\/span>- Good Friday (kura\/school closed)<\/span>
Mon 1 Apr<\/span> - Easter Monday (kura\/school closed)<\/span>
Tue 2 Apr<\/span> - Kura\/School closed<\/span>
Fri 12 Apr <\/span>- Last day of Term 1
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<\/a><\/span>Mon 29 Apr <\/span>- First day of Term 2<\/span>
Fri 3 May <\/span>- Welcome Assembly, 9.15-9.30am, Hall<\/span>
Tue 14 May <\/span>- School Cross Country TBC<\/span>
Wed 22 May <\/span>- PTA Meeting, 7.30-9.30PM<\/span>
Wed 29 May<\/span> - BoT Meeting, 5.30-7.30PM, Staffroom<\/span>
Fri 31 May<\/span> - Staff Only Day (kura\/school closed)<\/span>
Mon 3 Jun -<\/span> King's Birthday (kura\/school closed)<\/span>
Wed 26 Jun<\/span> - BoT Meeting, 5.30-7.30PM, Staffroom<\/span>
Wed 26 Jun -<\/span> PTA Meeting, 7.30-9.30PM, Staffroom<\/span>
Fri 28 Jun<\/span> - Matariki (kura\/school closed)<\/span>
Fri 5 Jul<\/span> - Last day of Term 2<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/h2>

Term Dates: Click here to view  2024 term dates<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Citizen of the Week<\/h2>\n

Myka Orchard - Year 4<\/h3>Myka, you are a role model student, demonstrating the school values each and every day. You are kind, patient, thoughtful, and a loyal and trustworthy friend. You put every effort into your learning and you readily help others too. Keep doing what you're doing, Myka. You are an absolute star!<\/div>\n\n
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School Notices<\/h2>

Bounce and Skip<\/h3>
We love Bounce and Skip! Thank you to our school community for taking such great care of our monkeys when they come to your house for sleepovers! We love hearing about their adventures. This fantastic bag was made by the grandparent of one of our children, to ensure they make it home and back to school safely - how awesome! <\/div>

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Scholastic Lucky Book Club - 2024 Issue Out Now!<\/h3><\/div>
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Issue 1 is out now, please follow the link below to look at the catalogue online, and to order. Orders close Friday 5 April.<\/div>

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https:\/\/www.scholastic.co.nz\/parents\/lucky-book-club\/<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/div>

Wh\u0101nau Evening - Attitude Presents (for the whole school)<\/h3>
We are hosting a wh\u0101nau evening run by a group called Attitude entitled 'Parenting in the Digital age' This will be held in the school hall on Tuesday 20th February 6pm-7pm. <\/b>The evening is open to all parents\/wh\u0101nau of Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto.<\/b><\/div>
The presentation covers how wh\u0101nau can help their young people navigate the adolescent years in a rapidly changing world. If you are concerned with the impact of technology, social media, gaming and their safety online then this presentation will give you the tools and insights you need to confidently raise happy and resilient children.<\/div>

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The content is adult appropriate, please leave children at home.<\/i><\/b><\/div>

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Please watch this video to find out more:

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