{"id":14772,"date":"2026-05-22T14:30:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T02:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/?guid=de170eb895e244f70099702a496193e1"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:42:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T02:42:46","slug":"pohutukawa-team-blog-2026-05-22-143054","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/pohutukawa\/pohutukawa-team-blog-2026-05-22-143054\/14772","title":{"rendered":"P\u014dhutukawa Team Blog 2026-05-22 14:30:54"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ph\u014dhutukawa Team News Term 2 Week 5 2026<\/span><\/div>

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Kia ora e te wh\u0101nau, <\/span><\/div>

Almost halfway through the term already \u2014 unbelievable how fast it\u2019s going! That\u2019s always a great sign that we have happy, engaged kids enjoying their learning.<\/p>

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Last Friday, we were incredibly privileged to host a demonstration and interactive session of the angklung instrument presented by the Indonesian Embassy. The angklung is a traditional musical instrument from West Java, Indonesia. It was a wonderful opportunity for cultural exchange and learning. Have a chat at home about this experience. Huge thanks to Lucky for sharing this experience with us! <\/p>


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Basketball Skills Session: Girls Got Game!<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

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Our girls were very fortunate to have a basketball skills session from the Pioneer Basketball Club. They played some dribbling and passing games. A good time was had by all.<\/span><\/div>

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Upcoming Kapa Haka performance<\/span><\/span><\/h3>
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Here we are practising hard for our upcoming Kapa Haka performance. We will proudly perform our waiata at the Celebration Assembly on Friday 5 June, we would love for you to come and support your tamariki if you are available. <\/p><\/div>


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Inquiry Topic<\/h3>

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This term, our inquiry topic continues to centre around the school-wide focus of sustainability. Students are working in small collaborative groups to identify a local or global issue and develop innovative, sustainable solutions. It is awesome to see our \u201cWe Get There Together,\u201d \u201cWe Make a Difference,\u201d and \u201cWe Love Challenge\u201d values being brought to life so beautifully. <\/p>

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\"We Love Challenge\" The P\u014dhutukawa Kids trying new things! <\/h3><\/div>
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Franklin receiving his \"We Love Challenge\" award for completing this years Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto Cross Country for the first time! <\/div>

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Well done Franklin! We are super Proud of you! <\/div>

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Reminders<\/span><\/b><\/div>
School Closed:<\/b> Please remember <\/span>Friday 29th May (Week 6)<\/b> is a Staff Only Day, and the following <\/span>Monday 1st June (Week 7)<\/b> is King's Birthday. School will be closed on these days. <\/span><\/div>

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Staying Safe Online: Bullying<\/span><\/h3>

One in five young people in New Zealand have been the target of online bullying \u2013 it can happen to anyone, and it can be hard for parents and wh\u0101nau to deal with. Beckenham Te Kura o P\u016broto takes online bullying seriously and would encourage you to chat to your tamariki\u2019s teacher if you have any concerns about online bullying.<\/span><\/p>

Visit <\/span>Netsafe\u2019s Online Bullying Advice for Parents<\/span><\/a> to read more.<\/span><\/p>
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40 Hour Famine<\/span><\/h3>

19\u201321 June | Be Part of Something Bigger<\/span><\/p>

This year, World Vision are again inviting young people across Aotearoa to make a real impact through the 40 Hour Challenge \u2014 raising life-changing funds for children and communities in the Solomon Islands.<\/span><\/p>

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<\/span>Because right now, many children and families in the Solomon Islands are facing significant challenges due to poverty and the impacts of climate change. Communities rely heavily on farming and fishing, making them especially vulnerable to changing weather patterns and natural disasters. Funds raised through the 40 Hour Challenge help provide practical support and create stronger, more sustainable futures.<\/span><\/p>

Our Year 5\u20138 students had the opportunity to sign up this week. We would love your support in helping them sign up, choose a challenge, and begin their fundraising journey. Click the link <\/span>here <\/span><\/a>to join our school's fundraising page. <\/span><\/p>

Whether students choose to go completely offline for 40 hours or create a challenge of their own, every effort helps make a difference.<\/span><\/p>

Child not taking part in the challenge but would still like to contribute? You can access our school fundraising page <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

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That's it for this fortnight see you next time! <\/span><\/div>

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Warm regards<\/span><\/div>
The P\u014dhutukawa Teaching Team<\/span><\/div>
Rae, Chris, Nick, Kate, Chloe and Megan<\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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