ECS Update Term 2, Week 2 – Friday 10 May 2024

ECS Update Term 2, Week 2 – Friday 10 May 2024

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to the Term 2, Week 2 Newsletter.

This morning our Year 1-6 students enjoyed and were challenged by Elgregoe as he again came and presented his show.  While this is an entertaining show, it also contains a strong anti-bullying message. 2024 is the final time Elgregoe will be visiting schools.  At Emmanuel he has been a regular part of our school year since 2000.  Elgregoe’s message of kindness based on his strong faith has impacted many students over these years, we wish him and his wife Sue the Lord’s blessings in the season ahead.

Next week is our annual school Cross Country, this will be held on Tuesday 14th May (Week 3).  If you are free that afternoon, this is a great event to come and support. 

Blessings

Alistair

This newsletter contains information on the following:

• Important Dates
• Cross Country
• Winter Sport 2024
• Scholastic Book Orders

Important Dates

Tuesday 14th May – Cross Country

Friday 31st May – Teacher Only Day

Monday 3rd June – Kings Birthday 

Wednesday 12th June – School Photos

Friday 28th June – Matariki

Friday 5th July – Last day of Term 2

(The School Calendar and full 2024 Term dates can be found here)

Cross Country

The ECS Cross Country will be held Tuesday the 14th of May (weather permitting). Postponement Thursday 16th May.  

Children should wear their house colours i.e. any combination of coloured
T-shirts, socks, face paint, etc.  
The 4 houses will meet before lunch to prepare for the afternoon.

NOTE: We will be running across some potentially rough and wet ground.  ALL CHILDREN MUST WEAR SUITABLE FOOTWEAR. 

Schedule: 
Please note races will start directly after the previous race has finished. 

Time       Race         Approximate Distance

1.05pm Yr 9 and 10 Boys and Girls   3000m (3 laps including backfield) 

Yr 7 and 8 Boys and Girls  3000m (3 laps including backfield) 

Yr 5 and 6 Boys and Girls   2000m (2 laps including backfield)

Yr 4 Boys and Girls   1500m (1 lap + 1 lap – backfield) 

Yr 3 Boys and Girls   1000m (2 laps No backfield)

Yr 1 Boys and Girls   500m (1 lap No backfield)

Yr 2 Boys and Girls   500m (1 lap No backfield)

Winter Sport 2024

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Scholastic Book Orders

Once per term each student will receive a brochure for the book club to bring home.
If you would like to order any of the books, this can be done online on LOOP. 
For your first time you will need to register in order to make a Book Club LOOP login. 
We cannot take orders/payment via the Office so please order online. 
Instructions are on the back of the brocure.  You will have approximately two weeks to place your order.
Once orders close, they will be sent to school and will come home with your child. On all orders the school earns 15% in scholastic rewards which benefits our school library.

Emmanuel Christian School does not endorse all material that is available for purchase from Scholastic Book Club.  Please use your discernment when selecting reading material for your child.

Closing date : Friday 17th May

If you didn’t receive a brochure we have some at the Office and they are also available online on LOOP.