ECS Update Week 9 – Friday 31 March 2023

ECS Update Week 9 – Friday 31 March 2023

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to the Term 1, Week 9 Newsletter.

This newsletter contains information on the following:

• Important Dates
• Message from the Board of Trustees
• Esther – The Musical
• Easter Service
• Christchurch Schools Music Festival
• Community Dental Service – School Holidays
• Winter Uniform
• Music Lessons

Important Dates

Thursday 6th April Last day of Term 1

Monday 24th April Teacher Only Day 

Tuesday 25th April ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Wednesday 26th April First Day of Term 2 for students

Monday 1st May – Wednesday 3rd May Year 5 & 6 Camp at Woodend

Friday 5th May – Esther – the Musical 

Message from Board of Trustees

Greetings to you all at a time when we are preparing for Easter, remembering the death and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour.

It is also timely as the BOT, to reflect on the year to date, inclusive of the recent strike which as employers we supported.  

We give thanks for the faithful service of all our school staff and wish to acknowledge in particular that of our Teachers and Alistair as Principal.  

We are also grateful for a supportive and praying school community and pray that you will all have blessed Easter. 

Esther – the Musical

EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PRESENTS:
ESTHER – THE MUSICAL

• Friday 5th May (Week 2, Term 2)
• Matinee Performance – 1.30 
• Evening Performance – 7pm
• Christchurch Community Church (Christchurch Chinese Church) – 286 Greers Road, Bryndwr.

Students are working hard to memorise Music, Words, Lines and Dances for a spectacular performance of the Biblical Story of Esther, acted by the Senior Students in Year 9 and 10.

 120 ECS students are involved from Year 3 upward, either singing in the Choir, playing an instrument in the School Orchestra (which is accompanying the Production) or dancing. Practices are occurring within school time but we may require some students to attend an afternoon practice in the school holidays.

There will be 2 Performances on Friday the 5th of May:

 Matinee ‘Dress Rehearsal’ which the rest of the school will attend (they will be bussed to and from the venue). Grandparents are welcome to join us for this Performance – 1.30 – 2.30 but seating will be very limited. We will provide transport to the venue for this Dress Rehearsal.  

Evening Performance: 7pm – 8pm.  Year 9 and 10 performing students need to arrive at 5.30, the Choir and Orchestra at 6pm. We need to be on the stage and ready to start by 6.40. (Note: Instruments and Music can be left at the church after the matinee performance, the church will be locked in between, so instruments are secure.)

Cost: $5 per person
Tickets are available from the school Office 

 There will be more information about the Musical sent out over the remainder of the term.
Any questions can be directed to:

 naomi@emmanuelchristian.school.nz  or  mark@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

Easter Service

As we approach Easter we will gather on Thursday 6th April to have an Easter Service.  This will occur at 1:30pm on the Quad area in front of the Year 1-4 classrooms.  If you are free please come and join us as we celebrate together. 

If it is too wet or windy to be outside then this will occur in the School Hall with Year 1-6 before lunch and Year 7-10 after lunch.  We will communicate with you if we need to make this change.

Christchurch Schools Music Festival

Our choir is excited to be part of the Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival this year. 

The Festival is still looking for more applications to audition for one of the Representative groups.  They are looking for the best singers for the Junior Choir (Yr 5 & 6) and Senior Choir (Yr 7 & 8), and for talented musicians (Grade 3 equivalent and above) to audition for the Orchestra and Concert Band. 

The Representative groups are on stage in the Christchurch Town Hall for every performance of the Festival (4 nights).  With more than a thousand people in the audience and children in the choir stalls watching every night, it is an amazing experience they will never forget.

To find out more information or to register your child click here:

https://musicfestival.school.nz/representative-group-information/joining-a-representative-group/

Be quick, registrations close Thu 06 April.

Community Dental Service – School Holidays

Winter Uniform

In Terms 2 and 3 the Winter Uniform is to be worn.  Please see the Mainland Uniforms Website to purchase online or pop in to the Mainland Uniforms Store on Wairakei Road.

For Year 1-6 Uniform click here.

For Year 7-10 Uniform click here.

Second-hand Uniform can be bought and sold via the Parents Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2451643315112761/?ref=share_group_link&exp=9594

We also have a small selection of second-hand uniform available from the Office (including a large number of Middle School girls winter blouses from size 6 to size 14, these are priced at $10- $25).  We’d love to sell as much of this as possible!

If you have any queries regarding Uniform feel free to contact the ECS Office.

Music Lessons