{"id":15197,"date":"2026-11-11T11:20:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T23:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/?guid=6e8cda6da0146164f3e9e1c202e4f7f4"},"modified":"2026-11-11T11:21:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T23:21:02","slug":"kahikatea-news-term-4-week-5-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/kahikatea\/kahikatea-news-term-4-week-5-3\/15197","title":{"rendered":"Kahikatea News: Term 4, Week 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kia ora wh\u0101nau!<\/span><\/h2>

We decided to push out our blog this week so we could include some photos of all the swimming fun! We are sure you will enjoy seeing what everyone has been getting up to.<\/p>

Swimming!<\/h3>

On Monday, all our classes were organised into their new swimming groups. Everyone did a fantastic job of following instructions and being patient, as there was quite a bit of organising involved!<\/p>

Since then, swimming has been amazing! Everyone is getting involved, giving things a go and really making the most of their time in the pool. It has been so awesome to see our swimmers growing in confidence in the water and showing off their fantastic skills.<\/p>

Just a reminder that swimming is happening every day this week and next week. A big thank you to all our parent helpers who have helped us out so far. We really appreciate your support!<\/p>

Here are a few snapshots of the fun!<\/p>

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Literacy Change for swimming<\/h3>

With swimming taking place, we have changed our literacy programme. This week and next week, we will be doing homegroup literacy each day rather than our usual literacy groups.<\/p>

If you would like a book for your child to bring home to read, please flick your child's literacy teacher an email, and we can organise one for you!<\/p>

Tree planting <\/h3>

Last week, Kahikatea had the opportunity to get involved in some native planting! These plants will eventually be planted around our school, helping to make our environment even greener.<\/p>

Amber and Talia's classes worked alongside P\u014dhutukawa to plant a variety of native plants. Before getting stuck in, we had a big chat about staying safe when handling potting mix. The children absolutely loved getting involved! It was also lovely to see our tuakana-teina relationships in action, with children working alongside and supporting one another.<\/p>

In the afternoon, Sarah S and Sarah J's classes headed out around the school to do some weeding and help keep our grounds looking clean and tidy. Although perhaps not quite as exciting as planting, everyone got stuck in and had a great time! They were certainly demonstrating our school value 'We Care'<\/strong> by looking after our school environment.

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Student Council Fun Run \u2013 Friday 27 November 🏃<\/h3>

Our Student Council is continuing their mahi to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters Christchurch<\/strong> as part of our Shaun the Sheep art project.<\/p>

This term, the Student Council is organising a sponsored fun run on Friday 27 November, from 12:00\u201312:40 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>

The idea is simple! Children sign up and gather a few sponsors for the number of laps they can complete around the school field in 30 minutes. Running or walking is absolutely fine! Parents and wh\u0101nau are also very welcome to join their children on the day if they are free and keen.<\/p>

We are also hoping to gather some spot prizes for our lucky participants!<\/p>

Sponsorship forms will be coming home over the next few days.<\/p>

This is an optional event, and we really appreciate your support for this awesome cause!<\/p>


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Ng\u0101 mihi nui, <\/p>

Talia, Sarah S, Amber and Sarah J<\/p>


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