ECS Weekly Update Wednesday 28 JUne 2023 (Week 10 TErm 2)

Emmanuel Christian

School Newsletter

Kia rite tā koutou haere ki tā ngā tamariki o te mārama – Walk as children of light

ECS Update Term 2, Week 10 – Wednesday 28th June 2023

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to the Term 2, Week 10 Newsletter.

As we reach the end of term 2 I continue to be incredibly thankful for the amazing community that makes up Emmanuel Christian School. Thank you to each of you for the part you play in this, it really is appreciated.

As you approach the term break it is my prayer that this will be a great time of refreshing for you all. For me this end of term feels a little strange. As you are aware I have the blessing of a sabbatical during Term 3 and will not be at Emmanuel over this time period. While I am really looking forward to the time to learn and refresh it will certainly be a bit odd to not be onsite and involved in this community over this period. I do know that the school is in great hands with a fantastic staff team, supportive parents, Board of Trustees and Proprietors. I know that you will provide the same level of support as I have experienced to Tom Littlejohn as he takes the role of acting Principal.

As I mentioned to the staff yesterday Term 3 has lots of different activities I will really miss being a part of (Swimming lessons, Cultural Day, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, School Haka Competition just to name a few). I am looking forward to hearing all about these on my return.

Have a great holiday and a fantastic Term 3.

Mā Ihowa koe e manaaki

Māna koe e tiaki:

Mā Ihowa e mea kia tiaho tōna mata ki a koe

Māna anō hoki koe e atawhai:

Mā Ihowa tōna kanohi e whakaara ki a koe

Māna anō e tuku te rangimarie ki a koe.

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

Ngå mihi nui

Alistair

This newsletter contains information on the following:

Important Dates
Year 3-10 Reports and Parent Teacher Meetings
Year 1-6 Swimming lessons
2024 Enrolments
Health Curriculum Consultation
Free membership to the Christchurch City Libraries and giveaway!
Term 3 Itinerant Music Lessons
ICAS Assessment
Community Dental Service

Important Dates

Wednesday 28th June – Final Day of classes for Term 2 (Year 3-10 Reports will be issued on this day)

Monday 17 July – First Day of classes for Term 3

Monday 17th July – First Day Year 1-6 Swimming

Year 3-10 Parent Teacher Interviews will occur over the start of Term 3. An email will be sent home next week with booking information, dates and times.

Year 3-10 Reports and Parent Teacher Meetings

All year 3-10 students will be issued with their Mid-Year reports today (Wednesday 28th June)

In weeks one and two of next term we will have the oportunity for you to meet with your child(ren)’s teacher to discuss their progress over the start of 2023.

These will occur after school on Thursday 20th and Tuesday 25th July. Bookings can be made online at: Parent Teacher Meeting Bookings

Year 1-6 Swimming Lessons – Start of Term 3

Next term year 1-6 students start their swimming programme at the Graham Condon Recreation Centre, with the use of the swimming instructors trained in teaching water skills, safety skills and swimming.

When students arrive at school next term they will need to have their named swimming gear in a sperate bag with them. Please ensure this (and their uniform) is well named. If Year 1-6 students would find it easier they may wear their PE unform for the first 2 weeks of term as this is often easier for getting changed at the pool.

Each child will need a waterproof bag to store their swimming togs, towel, and comb. We recommend students wearing googles and some may prefer to use a cap as well. Many parents find the zip up supermarket bags are idea for carrying wet swimming gear.

Students are travelling in class groups by bus and the swimming timetable is as below. Parents are most welcome to watch their children make progress in their swimming lessons. The scheduled swimming times Monday to Friday in Weeks 1 and 2 are as follows:

K6 and H2	9:30-9:55
K5 and H1	10:00-10:25
K2 and K3	10:30-10:55
K1 and K4	11:00-11:55

2024 Enrolments

Enrolments for the 2024 academic year are currently open and close on Friday 25th August 2023. If you have a child or know someone else who does looking to apply for Emmanuel Christian School in 2024 can we please ask that you ensure this process is completed.

Enrolment information can be found at Enrolment Information

Health Curriculum Consultation

Every two years the Board of Trustees consults with the school community around the delivery of the Health Curriculum. We would appreciate it if you could take the time to complete this survey and share your views on this important topic. The survey will remain open until Wednesday 26th July (Term 3 Week 2).

Thank you

Health Curriculum Survey 2023

Free membership to the Christchurch City Libraries and giveaway!

Get a membership for your children for Christchurch City Libraries before the holidays and go into the draw for a voucher from Bishopdale Dove Bookshop! Forms are available from the school office or the library.

If your child(ren) are already CCL members, send me a screenshot of their library cards and they will go into the draw as well.

Thanks

Nicki Davison

nicki@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

Please see the letter in the link below which has information on how to sign up for membership at the Christchurch City Libraries. Forms are available at the school Office and can be handed back to the Office or handed in at the public library (no proof of ID or address are required if you return your form to the ECS Office).

Download: CCC Libraries Membership.pdf

Term 3 Itinerant Music Lessons

Please click on the link below for information on Itinerant Music Lessons at ECS.

Download: Itinerant Music Lessons at Emmanuel Christian School 2023.pdf

ICAS Assessments

In August stduents will have the oportunity to sit the ICAS Assessments. More information about these can be found at: https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas/

While these do not form part of our regular school assessment process we do understand a number of families would like their children to have this oportunity. There is a cost associated with this and students need to be registered.

Registration and payments are avaliable at: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

The school access code is: TQJ266

Community Dental Service