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ECS Update Term 1, Week 9 – Thursday 28th March 2024
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Dear Parents and Caregivers
This weekend we celebrate Easter. The incredible undeserved gift from God. That the creator of the universe would choose to send His Son to live as a man, and pay the price for our sins is really to big to comprehend. This really is the most incredible act of love. Don’t just let this weekend pass you by: Slow down. Get away from distractions. Quiet your soul and wait patiently upon the Lord. Pray as you read his Word and meditate on his truths that our God would come and meet with you right where you are at.
Thank you again for your support and prayers for the school. Enjoy the Easter break and we look forward to seeing everyone back for the final 2 weeks of term on Wednesday 3rd April. Please note that NZ Schools are closed on Easter Tuesday 2nd April.
Blessings,
ECS Team
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This newsletter contains information on the following:
- Important Dates
- Board Election Results
- Lunchtime opportunity
- Winter Sport 2024
- Reader Writer Volunteers Wanted
- Term Break Swimming Lessons
- Understanding Kids Emotions seminar
- Early payment discount for Attendance Dues
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Friday 29th March – Tuesday 2nd April – Easter Break
Friday 12th April – Last day of Term 1
Monday 29th April – First day of Term 2
(The School Calendar and full 2024 Term dates can be found here)
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Thank you again to all the candidates who stood for the recent Board Election. It was fantastic to have 7 people willing to put their hands up to serve in this way.
With voting having closed I would like to inform you that Shaun Liu and Lucy Harema have been elected as the new parent elected representatives on the Board. We look forward to their input.
Please continue to pray for the Board as they carry out their important governance roll within the School.
The full Board is:
John van Ameyde – Presiding Member (Chair) – Proprietor appointee
Warren Rosser – Parent Elected Representative
Natalie Sterne – Parent Elected Representative
Ruth Murray – Proprietor appointee
Kim Coleman – Staff elected Representative
Alistair McKinnon – Principal
Lucy Harema – Parent Elected Representative
Shaun Liu – Parent Elected Representative
John Hastie – Proprietor appointee
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From the start of Term 2 we are looking for someone to join our team. We are looking for someone who would be interested in providing some support and company for some junior students during the lunch break (12:30-1:15). This would ideally suit someone who lives close to the school. This is an opportunity for a paid position.
If you are interested or would like further information please email: principal@emmanuelchristian.school.nz
Thanks
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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
During Term 2 & 3, on a Friday afternoon for 6 weeks per term we have teams of Year 5-8 students travel to Hagley park to play Football, Hockey & Netball against other schools from around Christchurch. We typically trial for teams late in Term 1 or early in Term 2 depending on timings and other events.
For us to be able to enter into these competitions, we need some parents who are able to help with the coaching of a team on a Friday afternoon.
This typically takes from 12:30pm – 3:15pm if you come with us on the bus or from 1pm – 2:15pm if you meet us at Hagley park.
Without some parent help we would not be able to be fully invovled in this valuable activity.
Thank you for considering this.
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Reader Writer Volunteers Wanted
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The purpose of a Reader Writer is to assist students on a one-to-one basis in examinations and assessments.
This can involve reading instructions / questions and writing / typing answers for the student at a speed they can follow / or supervising students as they complete their own work.
Reader Writers are required at occasional times throughout the week during school terms to assist students with an internal assessment and practice external examinations. These are usually 1 period (1 hour) slots but when it is busy you may be asked to come in for more than 1 period.
Please see the letter attached below for more information.
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Term Break Swimming Lessons
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Enrol your child into school holiday swim lessons this April!
Bookings for April 2024 lessons are open now. You can book into a week of lessons for $25. A 25% discount is available for Community Services Cardholders, card holders will need to pay in centre.
Lessons are held for 25 minutes each day and will be offered at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Taiora QEII, Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool. Lessons will not be offered at Graham Condon due to planned maintenance.
See link below for more information.
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Understanding Kids Emotions
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Sandy Hitchens from Doors of Hope Counselling is presenting a seminar on Understanding Kids Emotions on the 3rd April which may be of interest to you. Registration details are below.
Wednesday 3 Apri 7pm – 9pm at Rawhiti School.
$15 per person
This is relevant for parents and teachers – anyone working with children/young people.
We will be looking at the purpose and role of emotion, how we work with emotions to support children to mature and develop – and of course what we can do when we are triggered by our own emotion when trying to deal with theirs 🙂
Please follow this eventbrite link for more information and registering:
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Early payment discount for Attendance Dues
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Just a reminder that if you wish to take advantage of the $50 discount per child, full payment of your 2024 Attendance Dues must be received by 31st March.
The full amount is $1250 per child so if you plan to pay in full by 31st March, you can discount this amount by $50 (and deposit $1200).
If you have any questions about your Attendance Dues account please email the Bursar.
bursar@emmanuelchristian.school.nz
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