{"id":14515,"date":"2026-02-27T06:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/?guid=7154f33cb88e85df010da1b4e6b182c2"},"modified":"2026-02-27T14:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T02:55:13","slug":"kahikatea-news-term-1-week-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/kahikatea\/kahikatea-news-term-1-week-4\/14515","title":{"rendered":"Kahikatea News Term 1 Week 4"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Kia ora whanau, <\/h4>

Welcome to Week 4! Wow \u2014 this first month has flown by!<\/p>

Our Kahikatea learners are settling beautifully into their daily routines and expectations, and we are thoroughly enjoying getting to know each of our tamariki. It has been wonderful to see everyone make such a positive start to the new school year.<\/p>

Thank you so much for your ongoing support and feedback \u2014 we truly appreciate being able to partner with you in your child\u2019s learning journey.<\/p>

Our literacy groups are now underway, with teachers carefully ensuring each child is placed in a group that best supports their current literacy stage. Reading books will begin coming home from Week 5.<\/p>

Maths Focus Weeks 4 and 5 <\/h3>

This week, tamariki have been exploring geometry (shape), identifying, describing, and sorting by one attribute familiar 2D and 3D shapes presented in different orientations, including cubes, cylinders, and spheres.  Next week, we will be learning about <\/p>


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Autumn\/Winter Illnesses <\/h3>

As we move into the cooler weather, we are having increased sickness in our hub. Please, if your child is unwell, keep them at home. Phone 033371404 or email office@beckenham.school.nz to let them know when your child is unwell and unable to attend school.  <\/p>

Walk or Wheel Week <\/h3>

Next week (Monday 2nd March), our school will be taking part in Walk or Wheel to School Week, a fun and action-packed week that encourages students to walk or wheel to school.<\/p>

There will be daily themes and prizes to build excitement and encourage participation.Daily Themes:<\/p>

Move It Monday - Blast off the week with an active adventure! Walk, wheel, skip, or scoot your way to school and start the week with an active commute. <\/p>

Travel Together Tuesday - Celebrate by walking and wheeling to school with friends and whanau.<\/p>

Wacky Wednesday  \u2013 Wear something bright. Look bright, be bright, stay bright!<\/p>

Thoughtful Thursday - Help the planet. Active travel supports a healthier environment. What else can you do to help?<\/p>

Funky Feet Friday - It\u2019s time to dress up those feet. Decorate your shoes, wear something wild, or strut in your silliest socks. Glitter, feathers, gumboots, anything goes!<\/p>

We can\u2019t wait to see everyone getting involved!  <\/p>


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Cyber Safety: All You Need to Know About TikTok <\/h3>

TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media apps. It\u2019s a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos \u2013 and many young people love it! From new dance crazes to funny clips to animal videos, TikTok can inspire creativity and bring joy.<\/p>

But parents and wh\u0101nau must help their tamariki navigate TikTok safely. Today, we\u2019re sharing the Netsafe TikTok Family Safety Toolkit so you can help guide your wh\u0101nau to a fun and safe digital experience.<\/p>

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<\/div>Titiro mai i matou akonga pai rawe! (Look at our wonderful students)...<\/h3>

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Have a lovely weekend, whanau!<\/span><\/i><\/div>
Team Kahikatea <\/span><\/i><\/div>
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