ECS Update Term 3, Week 1 – Friday 29 July 2022

ECS Update Term 3, Week 1 – Friday 29 July 2022

This newsletter contains information on the following:

• School Board of Trustees Elections
• Important Dates
• Year 1-6 Swimming Lessons
• Year 3-10 Parent Teacher Conferences
• Time 2 Talk – Parent Information Night
• 2023 Enrolments
• Music at ECS

School Board of Trustees Elections – Nominations Close Wednesday

It’s board election time again. Later this term we will be electing board members for the next
three years.
Nominations are  open for the election of 2 parent representatives to the school board Nominations close on Wednesday 3rd August (Next week)

The returning officer for the triennial board election is Bernardine Vester. She can be
contacted at returningofficer@myschoolelection.nz.

If there are more nominations than vacancies, then parents and caregivers will receive an
invitation to vote.
Voting starts: Wednesday 10 August
Election day is September 7.
Voting count: Tuesday 13 September

Nominations can be made online via this link: www.myschoolelection.nz/mynomination

If you wish to stand for the board, it is recommended that you provide a candidate statement and photograph.

If you would like further information about being a Board member then please contact Alistair who will either be able to answer your questions or put you in touch with a current board member.  

Important Dates

Parent Teacher Interviews:  Thursday 4th and Tuesday 9th August

Teacher Only Day: Monday 29th August

Time 2 Talk Parents evenning:  Tuesday 20th September 7-8:30pm

Year 1-6 Swimming – Continues during week 2 

Every year the school provides opportunities for students to engage in lessons that focus on water safety and survival skills for life. This year in weeks 1 and 2 of Term 3, Monday to Friday, lessons will be available at the Graham Condon Sports and Recreation Centre. The Swimsafe programme provided is based on Swimming New Zealand’s foundation skills in which children will learn entry, balance, buoyancy, breathing and water safety. 

Uniform:  If it would assist your child when getting changed, they are welcome to wear their PE uniform during these two weeks.   

Please ensure that students have all of their uniform and swimming gear well named.  If they do not already have a suitable bag to carry their swimming gear in we have found that the zip up re-usable freezer bags available from the supermarkets work really well

Parents are most welcome to come and watch the progress being made.  There is no charge for the lessons or transport to and from the pool.
If your child is unable to participate please email your child’s classroom teacher. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the teacher of the child concerned or log on to www.ccc.govt.nz/rec-and-sport/learn-to-swim/swimsafe/

Year 3-10 Parent Teacher Conferences 

On Thursday 4^th and Tuesday 9^th August  we will be running Parent Teacher Conferences.  Bookings will be available on both days from 3:10pm until just before 7:30pm

For parents of students in Year 3-10 this will be a chance to meet with your child’s teacher(s) and discuss their progress over the first half of 2022 

 We would encourage you to bring your child with you, so they can contribute to this discussion.

To make a booking please go to: Booking Link 

If this link does not work for you you can go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter the event code gurnk.

Bookings are currently open and will close at 6pm on Tuesday 2^nd August.

We would encourage you to make this a priority if at all possible.  

For those of you who also have a child in Years 1-2 your child’s teacher will contact you when they are due for their 3 way conference meeting.

Tāima Kōrero – Time 2 Talk Presentation

Tuesday 20th September 7- 8:30pm at school

An evening for parents of children at all year levels.  

(Please note this event is not suitable for you to bring your children.  The focus is on equiping parents).

In today’s digital world, young people being exposed to pornography isn’t a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’. Pornography is sweeping through our society like a tsunami, and we have yet to see the long-term impacts. By providing strategies that allow parents and kids to work as a team, we can mitigate the harmful effects of pornography on Aotearoa’s young people. 

Tāima Kōrero equips parents and educators with the tools to effectively talk about pornography with young people. By having the right conversations in a timely way, we can reduce the impact of pornography and support our young people to have healthy sexual relationships as adults. 

Brett Harvey will share from his own experience,  research and within the framework of his personal Christian faith.

Testimonial:

“Dealing with anything to do with pornography can be an incredibly difficult and sensitive conversation. The Time 2 Talk Team handle this potentially explosive topic with great dignity, value, and authenticity. Their presentation contains a very positive, inspiring, and encouraging message while at times needs to be confronting and challenging. ALL adults (not just parents), will benefit from the words of wisdom and hope that are passionately shared. The Time 2 Talk Team are VERY easy to deal with and will not push themselves on any school or organisation. They listen and tailor their message to meet your needs. Their overall aim is simple. They have a genuine desire to help parents help children to stand against the toxic and insidious effects of pornography.”

— Steve Frost – Tumuaki/Principal of Hillview Christian School

https://www.taimakorero.co.nz/whatwedo

2023 Enrolments

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.  Further information can be found at: https://www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz/enrolment/

Music Lessons with Monster Music

There are currently spaces available for students wanting to learn to play the guitar.  These lessons take place at school during class time.