ECS Update Term 1, Week 9 – Friday 28th March 2025

ECS Update Term 1, Week 9 – Friday 28th March 2025

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,

Thank you again for your support, it seems as if the term is passing by very quickly.  I am certainly aware of the disruption of ongoing building work, security fences etc as the school continues to grow and develop.  We are looking forward to being able to make use of some new spaces from early next term.

Over the coming weeks you will also see work begin on the back field as this is reshaped and sown so that it can be used as a playing field.

One thing many of you will be aware of that has occured this term are the rehearsals for our production ‘Faith News’ which is really coming together well.  We are looking forward to being able to share this with you next term.  The performance will be on Wednesday 14th May.  Put this in your calendars, it will be an event not to miss.  Ticketing information will be sent out over the next few days.

Blessings

Ngā mihi nui

Alistair

This newsletter contains information on the following:

• Important Dates
• Precious Labels Fundraiser
• Thank you (Spare Uniform)
• Autism Awareness non-uniform Day
• School Board Introduction
• Congratulations to Hudson
• Digital Wellness Evening
• CSM Junior Symphony Orchestra
• King of Kings Movie

Important Dates

Wednesday 2nd April – Autism Awareness non-uniform Day

Friday 11th April – Last day of Term 1

Monday 28th April – First day of Term 2

Wednesday 14th May – School Production

Friday 30th May – Teacher Only Day

Monday 2nd June – Kings Birthday

Friday 20th June – Matariki 

Friday 27th June – Last day of Term 2

(The School Calendar including 2025 Term dates can be found here)

Precious Labels Fundraiser

You know how much we love it when students’ items (especially polar fleeces) are clearly labelled!  It makes the job of matching up lost fleeces with their owners so much easier.  Here is your chance to purchase personalised clothing labels for your child’s uniform and other personal items.

We have set up an on-going fundraising link through Precious Labels which is NZ owned and operated. They sell a wide range of labels from stick-on labels for drink bottles, lunchboxes and shoes to stick-on, sew-on and iron-on clothing labels.

They have a huge range of personalisation options to help your child recognise their labelled items and uniform.

When you purchase anything from Precious Labels using our affiliate link below, the fundraising committee will receive 20% commission.  

https://www.preciouslabels.co.nz/?aff=ECS+Fundraising

Thank you for your support.

Thank you (Spare Uniform)

Thank you very much for the donations of items for us to keep with our spare uniforms for when accidents happen and little ones need a change of clothes.

We have enough items donated now, thank you!

Autism Awareness non-uniform Day

Autism Day was created to spread awareness and promote the understanding of the autism spectrum (ASD). It’s a day to celebrate every unique individual that God has wonderfully created. It is estimated that worldwide about 1 in 100 children have autism. Approximately 1-2% of New Zealanders are autistic. This translates to roughly 1 in 54 young people. On Wednesday 2nd of April, Emmanuel will be holding an Autism awareness day. We ask that the students come to school dressed in non uniform clothes and bring a gold coin donation. 

“Hoods up, volume down”, we encourage students to wear a Hoodie as a way to raise awareness for Autism. 

All proceeds fundraised will be donated to Autism New Zealand. 

Nathan, Lily, and Mr. LJ

Board Introductions

After introducing the Board we wanted to provide the chance to hear a little more about current BOT members. We’ll profile one or two of the group each week for the rest of the term.

Shawn Liu – Parent Elected Representative

Congratulations to Hudson

Congratulations to Hudson McConchie who competed in the BMX NZ Nationals in Invercargill last week.  Hudson came away with an NZ8 plate.  

Digital Wellness Evening – 2 April 2025

The Mana  Ake team who work across schools in Canterbury are running an event for  parents wanting to learn more about online safety and talking to their children about this. 

Please find info for this event on the flyer attached or via the ticketing website: https://events.humanitix.com/parent-evening-er36hd4n

Christchurch School of Music Junior Symphony Orchestra

If you have been learning a string, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument for one year or more come and join us!

King of Kings Movie

The movie ‘The King of Kings’, a heartfelt animated journey of faith, is scheduled for release in theatres on 10 April 2025. https://youtu.be/Ddiqz3BT7i8%0D

This inspiring and well-crafted film suited for Children and Families, which follows a boy (Walter) discovering hope through Jesus’ story, features the beautiful original song “Live Like That” by Kristin Chenoweth—a perfect reflection of love and redemption.