{"id":14256,"date":"2025-11-21T11:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T23:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/?guid=d0f6bd671a82d2fed44fa8d76ad61a90"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T23:33:03","slug":"beckenham-te-kura-o-puroto-schoolwide-newsletter-ramere-friday-21st-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/newsletters\/beckenham-te-kura-o-puroto-schoolwide-newsletter-ramere-friday-21st-november-2025\/14256","title":{"rendered":"Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto Schoolwide Newsletter, R\u0101mere (Friday) 21st November 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Principal's Update<\/h2>\n

Kia ora koutou<\/h3>

What an incredible end to our Colour Run fundraising campaign! Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of our community, we not only reached our fundraising goal - we exceeded it. Together, we raised over $16,000 to support the new sports turf project. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the strength of our school wh\u0101nau.<\/span><\/p>


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A huge acknowledgement goes to our amazing PTA, whose organisation, commitment, and energy brought this event to life. From planning and preparation to creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere on the day, their work ensured the Colour Run was a highlight of the year for our tamariki.<\/span><\/p>


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It\u2019s also important to recognise the cultural roots of this celebration. Colour runs around the world draw inspiration from the Indian festival of Holi, a joyful celebration of colour, renewal, and community. At its heart, Holi is about togetherness, and we are grateful for the opportunity to participate in an event inspired by such a rich cultural tradition. Our Colour Run reflected that same spirit - a sense of collective joy, belonging, and celebration.<\/span><\/p>


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And of course\u2026 reaching the fundraising goal meant I had to uphold my end of the deal! The students were absolutely delighted to see me slimed at Assembly, and I\u2019m not sure who enjoyed it more - the crowd or the students holding the buckets. It was a messy, memorable moment and a fun way to acknowledge the community effort behind the fundraising success.<\/span><\/p>


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Thank you once again to everyone who contributed, whether through donations, volunteering, cheering from the sidelines, or helping your children get involved. This was a true community effort, and the positive impact will be felt by our learners for years to come.<\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div>\n\n

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Ng\u0101 mihi<\/span><\/p>

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Principal \/ Tumuaki<\/b><\/span><\/p>

Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

Important Dates<\/h2>

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Upcoming Events - Term 4<\/h3>

WEEK 8 <\/span><\/p>

Wed 26 Nov - <\/span>PTA Meeting (7:30-9:30pm)<\/span><\/p>

Thu 27 Nov - <\/span>Board of Trustees Meeting (5:30-7:30pm)<\/span><\/p>

Fri 28 Nov - <\/span>Wh\u0101nau and Volunteers Thank you (8:15-9:00am)<\/span><\/p>

Fri 28 Nov - <\/span>Celebration Assembly (10:00-10:30am)<\/span><\/p>


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WEEK 9<\/span><\/p>

Wed 3 Dec - <\/span>Kauri Production (1:30-3:00pm Matinee & 4:30-6:30pm Evening)<\/span><\/p>

Thu 4 Dec - <\/span>K\u014dwhai Production (11:30-12:30pm)<\/span><\/p>

Fri 5 Dec - <\/span>Celebration Assembly (10:00-10:30am)<\/span><\/p>


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WEEK 10<\/span><\/p>

Mon 8 Dec - <\/span>Kauri Victoria Park Walk & Waltham Pool Party<\/span><\/p>

Wed 10 Dec - <\/span>Kauri Cass Bay Trip<\/span><\/p>

Fri 12 Dec - <\/span>Final Celebration Assembly (9:45am-10:30am)<\/span><\/p>


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WEEK 11<\/span><\/p>

Tue 16 Dec - <\/span>Year 8 Graduation Assembly (11:00-12:00pm, Leavers Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm)<\/span><\/p>

Wed 17 Dec - Last Day of the Year, School finishes at 12:30pm<\/span><\/p>


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2026 Term Dates<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

Citizen of the Week<\/h2>

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Thalia - Year 4<\/span><\/p>

Thalia, you are an outstanding role model in the K\u014dwhai hub. You always work hard on your learning and take pride in producing quality work. You are a kind and caring friend, looking out for others' well-being and showing great empathy. You are also an amazing helper, helping others with their learning and carrying out responsibilities around the hub. You are a star!<\/span><\/p>


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Lexi - Year 5<\/span><\/p>

Lexi, you are an absolutely amazing citizen in our team. You are extremely kind, caring, helpful, and positive. You are a hardworking learner and a stunning role model who always demonstrates our school values. Keep up the outstanding work, Lexi!<\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/h2><\/div>\n\n

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

Reminder - Sunhat and Drink Bottles<\/h3>
As we enter into the warmer weather, every child must attend school with a named <\/span>sunhat<\/span> and <\/span>water bottle<\/span>. Sunhats are compulsory when outside during Terms 1 and 4. Please remember to send your child to school each day with sunscreen applied as well.<\/span><\/span><\/div>

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Birth Notice - Our School Chickens!<\/h3>
Some wonderful news! Our Chinese Silkie chickens were born last week - we welcomed 19 chicks in total! Their future coop is currently under construction on the school grounds and will be ready for them to move in at the beginning of the new school year - 'egg-citing!'<\/div><\/div>

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Wh\u0101nau & Volunteers Thank You ~ Please RSVP<\/h3>
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2026 Team Locations<\/h3>

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The Sports Corner<\/h2><\/div>
Kia ora koutou,<\/span><\/div>

This section of our newsletter is dedicated to highlighting the successes and challenges our students are experiencing in sports outside of school. It\u2019s fantastic to already have three Kauri students sharing how they are embracing<\/span> We Love Challenge - Nau Mai Te Wero<\/span> beyond the classroom and pursuing their passions. If your child has had a sporting success that you\u2019d like to share with our community, please email me with a short blurb and photo to: <\/span>kate.mcgregor@beckenham.school.nz<\/span><\/a> - We\u2019d love to feature it in our next newsletter!<\/span><\/p>

Ng\u0101 mihi nui,<\/span><\/p>

Kate McGregor<\/span><\/p>

Sports Coordinator<\/span><\/p>


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Violet & Harper - Boulder Bay Classic<\/span><\/p>

Violet and Harper<\/span> (Year 3, K\u014dwhai) took on the 1km kids\u2019 dash at the Boulder Bay Classic on Sunday, 2nd November. After cheering on their Mum\u2019s race, the twins decided to enter on the spot - and what a decision! The off-road course started on the sand at Taylor\u2019s Mistake Beach and wound through gravel tracks and grassy areas. In true twin fashion, Violet and Harper crossed the finish line together, claiming <\/span>joint 1st place for the girls<\/span>!<\/span><\/span><\/p>


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Matthew - Tennis Success!<\/span><\/p>

Congratulations to <\/span>Matthew<\/span> (Year 5, P\u014dhutukawa), who placed runner-up in the Primary Boys Singles at the Canterbury Primary and Intermediate School Tennis Championships over the weekend. He was also the top-performing Year 5 boy in the competition. Matthew has now qualified for the South Island Championships in Timaru next week - we look forward to sharing how he gets on!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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Outstanding Results at the Huxster Mountain Bike Race!<\/span><\/p>

The Huxster Mountain Bike Race is a fun and challenging off-road event designed to encourage young riders to give mountain biking a go. Students raced in teams or as individuals over a mix of trails, grass, and gravel - testing their stamina, skill, and teamwork.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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Our Year 5\u20136 students did incredibly well, with <\/span>Mietta and Jayme<\/span>, and <\/span>Lexi and Laurien<\/span> placing 2nd and 3rd in the female team race. <\/span>Maximus and Lucas <\/span>also rode strongly, finishing 3rd in the open team category.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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In the Year 7\u20138 category, <\/span>Ben and Zach<\/span> took out 1st place in the open team event, while <\/span>Laura <\/span>claimed 1st place in the solo female race. <\/span>Abigail <\/span>followed closely behind in 2nd, and <\/span>Daniel <\/span>placed 3rd in the solo male division. Congratulations also to <\/span>Archie and Alex<\/span>, who achieved an impressive 8th place in the Year 7\u20138 open team category, rounding out a fantastic day for our riders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>


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It was a fantastic day celebrating the skill, determination, and teamwork of all our riders - an achievement to be proud of!<\/span><\/p>

Celebrating Our School Athletics Champions!<\/span>
<\/span>In-House School Athletics - Overall Champions and Commendable Runner-Ups<\/span>
<\/span>It was a fantastic day of skill, determination, and sportsmanship at our School Athletics Day! Students gave their best in every event, showing great teamwork, perseverance, and school spirit. We are thrilled to celebrate our in-school champions and runners-up - a huge congratulations to all who competed and made the day so memorable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Here are this year\u2019s results:<\/span><\/p>