ECS: Welcome to 2024

Welcome to 2024

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,

Ngā mihi o te tau hou, happy new year.

The start of the 2024 school year seems to be approaching very quickly.  I hope and pray that you have been able to have a good break over the last few weeks.  I know I have enjoyed a slightly slower pace and the opportunity to spend some really good time with family and friends.  I would particularly like to welcome families where 2024 marks the start of your journey as part of the Emmanuel Christian School community.

As I spent some time sitting at the side of Lake Aviemore, I could not help reflecting on the truth found in Psalm 146:6

‘He is the maker of heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them- He remains faithful forever’

I am certainly very aware of the way we have seen God’s faithfulness as a school community over the years. As the year starts can I ask you to pray that we would continue to see God’s guidance for all of the plans for the year and have the confidence to follow His leading in all that we do.

As we approach next week I wanted to send you some information with regards to the start of the year.  It will be great to see you over the next week or so and especially to be able to welcome new families to our school community.

Ngā mhi nui

Alistair

What follows is information with regards to:

• First Day for 2024
• Stationary and Uniform
• Important Dates over next few weeks

First Day for 2024

The first day for pupils is Wednesday 31st January  This is a regular timetabled day with classes starting at 8:50 and finishing at 2:45.  At the start of the day we will have a Mihi Whakatau to welcome our new families.  

When students arrive they should go to their classroom, where they will be welcomed by their teacher before we head to the Mihi Whakatau starting just after 9am.

The Mihi Whakatau  is to welcome our new pupils, families and staff.  This will be held on the court area outside the Year 1-4 classrooms (Harakeke to Kowhai 4).  All parents are welcome to attend this event, we would particularly like to invite any parents new to Emmanuel Christian School to join us and be welcomed into our school community. 

Stationary and Uniform

Stationary

‘At the end of 2023 you should have received information with regards to the stationary each student will need for 2024.  It would be appreciated if students could bring this with them on their first day back at school.

If you cannot find this information a copy can be found on our website: 2023 Stationary

Uniform

Our uniforms are supplied by Mainland Uniforms.  You can view and shop online at www.mainlanduniforms.co.nz.  You will find Emmanuel Christian School listed under the Primary Schools section (Year 1-6) and High Schools (Y7-10)  (on the left), here you will be able to purchase the correct uniform for all year groups.  These can also be purchased from their shop at 511 Wairakei Road.

To buy and sell second-hand uniform join the parents group on Facebook: Emmanuel Christian School Chch NZ – Parents Group

Important Dates over next few weeks

Wednesday 31st January:               First Day for students

Tuesday 6th February:                    Waitangi Day Holiday – School Closed

Thursday 8th February:                   Meet the teacher event (after school more detail will be sent next week)

Friday 9th February:                        House Tabloid Sports (this involves all students)

Thursday 22nnd February:             Year 5-10 Swimming Sports

Term Dates for 2024 and our School Calendar can be found here: 2024 Calendar

Looking forward to seeing you next week, our rooms are currently missing the people that give them life and purpose.