ECS Board Election information and Start of year reminders

Emmanuel Christian School Board

Every state and state-integrated school or kura in New Zealand including Emmanuel Christian School has a board that governs it.

The board’s role is to oversee the governance of the school  and to ensure that everything that needs to be done gets done – legally, ethically, and as well as possible in the best interests of its students.

The board is the employer of all staff, including the principal, and sets the overall strategic direction for the school. The principal is the board’s ‘chief executive’ and manages the day to day operations of the school  in line with the board’s direction and policies.

The School Board at Emmanuel Christian School is made up of Elected Parent representatives, representatives from the Emmanuel Proprietors Trust, a staff representative and the Principal.

In Term 3 and 4 last year we had an election to fill 2 vacancies for Parent Representatives on the Board.  Unfortunately we did not receive any nominations so these positions are still vacant.  A result of this is that over the next few weeks we will be holding a by-election to fill these vacancies.

This process will start with the issuing of nomination papers to our caregiver community by Email on Wednesday 31st January (Tomorrow). 

We have employed CES to undertake the election process on our behalf. This year with
legislative change, our nomination form and full instruction on how to place your nomination
into our own School’s Election website will be emailed to you.

Can we ask that you prayerfully consider if this is a role you could take to support the school over this period.  Please feel free to come and make a time to talk about what this involves in more detail.  This could be by meeting with the Principal or with another Board Member.

First Day Reminders

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. 

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