ECS Update Term 4, Week 4 – Thursday 10th November 2022

ECS Update Term 4, Week 4 – Thursday 10th November 2022

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to the Term 4, Week 4 Newsletter.

This newsletter contains information on the following:

• Important Dates
• Term Dates for 2023
• Māori and Pasifika Whanau Hui
• 2023 Intentions
• Homestay Wanted
• ECS Parent Handbook 2023
• NZ Blood Drive

Important Dates

• Canterbury Anniversary, Show Day Holiday: Friday 11 November
• Māori and Pasifika Whanau Hui: Tuesday 15th November
• Teacher Only Day: Monday 21 November
• Final School Assembly / Prizegiving: Friday 9th December
• Last Day of Term 4: Tuesday 13th December (12pm Finish)

Term Dates for 2023

The Term dates for 2023 can be found on the Calendar on the School Website (link below).

https://www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz/calendar/

Māori and Pasifika Whanau Hui

Tuesday 15th November

6pm

We would like to invite all of our Pacific and Māori whanau to a Hui to talk about how we can support you as a School.  The evening will start with Kai.  You are most welcome to bring your tamariki with you.  

Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa

Let us keep close together, not wide apart 

2023 Intentions

A reminder for any families who know their children are not returning in 2023 (and have not already let us know) – can you please do so ASAP.

We know all the Year 10 students will be leaving but it is very important that we know of anyone else who is not intending to return in 2023.

Homestay Families Wanted 

Middleton Grange School is looking for families interesting in hosting Homestay students from Korea in Term 1 2023.

ECS Parent Handbook 2023

The Emmanuel Christian School Parent Handbook for 2023 is attached below. 
This is updated each year so please click on the link below to download the updated handbook for 2023.

NZ Blood Service Blood Drive

Are you ready to save a life? New Zealand Blood Service needs donors! When you become a donor, you’re giving a priceless gift to someone in need.

Bishopdale Blood Drive  
Where:    Bishopdale Reformed Church, 90 Highsted Road
When:      Wednesday 23^rd November, 2:30pm – 6:30pm

Please consider booking in to donate blood with your friends, whānau, or colleagues this November!

Eligibility criteria applies – To check if you are eligible, do the quick Am I eligible? quiz online or call us to speak with a nurse.

Before you donate, please ensure you

1. Eat & drink plenty before you come along to donate (at least 1.5 litres of water)
2. Bring your ID – donor card or photo ID (driver’s licence, passport, etc).

Every donation can help save up to THREE lives!
To book an appointment, download the new NZ Blood Service Donor App, visit www.nzblood.co.nz or call us on 0800 4480325