ECS Update Term 2, Week 6 – Friday 10 June 2022

Emmanuel Christian

School Newsletter

Kia rite tā koutou haere ki tā ngā tamariki o te mārama – Walk as children of light

ECS Update Term 2, Week 6 – Friday 10 June 2022

This newsletter contains information on the following:

Important Dates
School Photos
Enrolment Applications for 2023
Dr Bugs Popcorn Fundraiser
Behind the Screens – Parent Information Night
Music at ECS
ECS Website and App
Lunch Online

Important Dates

School Photos: Tuesday 14th June
Behind the Screens – Parent Night: Thursday 16th June
Matariki Public Holiday: Friday 24 June
Year 3-10 Parent Teacher Interviews: Tuesday 5th July and Thursday 7th July
Last Day Term 2: Friday 8th July

School Photos – Tuesday 14th June

On Tuesday next week we will be taking our annual School Photos. During the day both class and individual photos will be taken for all students. Can we ask that you take particular care over their uniform on Tuesday.

Before school on Tuesday starting at 8:15am it will be possible to have Sibling Group Photos taken. These must be booked in advance.
If you would like a sibling group photo taken then please complete the attached form and return this to the School office by Monday 13th June. You then need to bring your children to the Hall at 8:15 on Tuesday morning when these photos will be taken. You will be able to view a proof of these photos before you need to confirm an order (proofs will be available a few weeks after the photo day).

Pre-printed copies of the form can be collected from the School office.

Sibling Photo Request.pdf

Enrolment Applications for 2023

Applications for enrolment for 2023 close on 26 August 2022. Please ensure you submit an application for enrolment if you have a child turning 5 in 2023.

Dr Bugs Popcorn Fundraiser

This week your child was given an order form for our Dr Bugs Popcorn Fundraiser.
Products available are listed along with prices.

Orders are due back at school on Wednesday 22 June with payment to the school Office (correct amount of cash or Eftpos).
We will let you know when orders are ready to pick up from the Office.

If you need another copy of the order form please click on the link below.

Download: Dr Bugs Popcorn Order Form 2022.pdf

Behind the Screens – Parent Information Night

Thurday 16th June

7:30pm

Venue: Middle School Block

We are pleased to be able to invite parents to a presentation ‘Behind the Screens’

This is presented by ‘Attitude’ who have been working with schools and parents to support young people over the last 25 years. This is a great chance to further your understanding of how you can support your child as they navigate the use of technology.

“How whānau 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 covers four topics including screen time, gaming, social media and internet safety.”

Music at ECS

At Emmanuel starting in Harakeke, your child will learn the basic elements of Music. Over the years they will learn Recorder, Ukulele, Xylophone, Keyboard (senior option) Bucket Drumming, Cup Rhythms, Singing and Composition using computer programmes.
They will be involved in end of Term Performances, Easter and Christmas Services and Productions – gaining valuable skills in performing!
Please encourage your child to be involved in the Music Programme at Emmanuel! I have spoken to various adults over the years who wished that they had been involved in Music when they were younger and couldn’t due to financial constraints, lack of opportunity or commitment.
There are many opportunities that your child can join for free at Emmanuel which will give them an experience they will remember all their lives!

Please click on the link below to read about the different opportunities students have to join choirs, orchestra, recorder, xylophone or ukulele group, performance groups or the itinerant music lessons offered at ECS in 2022.

Any Music Inquiries: Please feel free to come in and see me in the Music Classroom if you have any questions about the school Music Programme or send me an email: naomi@emmanuelchristian.school.nz
Naomi Langford – Emmanuel Christian School Music Specialist Teacher

Download: School Music 2022.pdf

ECS Website and App

Over the next few weeks you will see some changes as we transition to our new school website, app and newsletter format.

Our new school app can be used to:
– View newsletters
– Provide absence information
– Access the school calendar
– Receive notifications about cancellations and other important information is now available

We would encourage you to download this app. If you had been using the previous Emmanuel School app please be aware this will not be being updated.

To download the app please go to the App/Play store and search for KiwiSchools Connect. Once downloaded you can select Emmanuel Christian School.

Or click on this link: KiwiSchools Connect

Lunch Online

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