ECS Update Term 4, Week 3 – Friday 4th November 2022

ECS Update Term 4, Week 3 – Friday 4th November 2022

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to the Term 4, Week 2 Newsletter.

This newsletter contains information on the following:

• Important Dates
• Term Dates for 2023
• Māori and Pasifika Whanau Hui
• 2023 Intentions
• Scholastic Book Club
• Baking Paper Fundraiser
• School Accounts
• Blazers for Year 9 & 10

Important Dates

• Canterbury Anniversary, Show Day Holiday: Friday 11 November
• Māori and Pasifika Whanau Hui: Tuesday 15th November
• Teacher Only Day: Monday 21 November
• Final School Assembly / Prizegiving: Friday 9th December
• Last Day of Term 4: Tuesday 13th December (12pm Finish)

Term Dates for 2023

The Term dates for 2023 can be found on the Calendar on the School Website (link below).

https://www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz/calendar/

Māori and Pasifika Whanau Hui

Tuesday 15th November

6pm

We would like to invite all of our Pacific and Māori whanau to a Hui to talk about how we can support you as a School.  The evening will start with Kai.  You are most welcome to bring your tamariki with you.  

Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa

Let us keep close together, not wide apart 

2023 Intentions

A reminder for any families who know their children are not returning in 2023 (and have not already let us know) – can you please do so ASAP.

We know all the Year 10 students will be leaving but it is very important that we know of anyone else who is not intending to return in 2023.

Scholastic Book Club 

The latest Scholastic Book Club brochure has been handed out and orders must be placed by 6pm on Friday 4th November (today).  There are spare brochures in the Office.

This could be a good way to get some Christmas shopping ticked off the list!  If you would like to purchase books as presents for your own children please let the Office Staff know and we can hold your books in the Office for you to collect rather than the books going to your child’s classroom for your child to bring home.

Please place your orders online (link below) as we cannot accept cash payment for this in the Office.  https://mybookclub.scholastic.co.nz/Parent/Login.aspx

School Accounts

School Account invoices (request for payment) were sent out this week.  If your account is up to date (paid in full) you were not sent an invoice.

Could any accounts owing please be paid prior to the end of this term.  The $70 Donation is voluntary.  We very much appreciate any contributions toward this. 
Receipts for donations are issued as donation payments are received.  These can be used when you claim tax credits for donations at the end of the financial year.

If you have any queries please contact Louise at the Office.
office@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

Please note, if you have any queries regarding Attendance Dues, you will need to contact the Bursar as these are invoiced by the Emmanuel Proprietor Trust (EPT).
bursar@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

Blazers for Year 9 & 10

Blazers are an option for students in Year 9 and 10.  They are not compulsory.
We order these directly through a wholesaler here in Christchurch. 
The price is $201.25 (this is the cost price). 

If you would like to order a new blazer for your child who will be in Year 9 or 10 next year please contact Louise in the Office. 
If you are looking to buy or sell a second-hand blazer at the end of this year Louise will be creating a list of those wanting to purchase a second-hand blazer and those selling blazers to assist with the sale and purchase.