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Newsletter/Pānui No. 18 Term 2 Week 10: 18 June 2020

Important Dates Fri 19 Jun 1.15pm Seniors Cross Country : 2.15pm Juniors Cross Country Tues 23 Jun 5.30pm BOT meeting – all welcome in the staffroom Thurs 2 Jul 5-7.30pm Dance Party - Rawhiti Golf Club (see page 2) Fri 3 Jul 2.45pm Term 2 ends Mon 20 Jul 8.45am Term 3 starts Mon 24 Aug Staff Only Day - school closed

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Whānau and Friends

Condolences Bishop Basil Meeking, the 7th bishop of Christchurch (1987-1996), died last week. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon him. May his souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Cross Country Kia ora Whanau, the forecast is looking ominous for tomorrow’s event and it might be a challenge to complete. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for an update in the morning. If we postpone, we will hold the event next week on Friday afternoon. The cross country itself is a fun race with children setting and trying to achieve personal goals. If they find the distance challenging, they are able to walk, skip, hop or get through however they can. The pupils vying for Zone selection will need to push harder, but all runners need to aim for the best they can run. This will take many forms throughout the school and all levels are celebrated. Due to the times, if you have been unable to find the Blue Polo as a Y5-8 runner you are more than welcome to wear a house coloured Shirt and black shorts. Nick Gray

COVID-19 From the MOE: this is a timely reminder to continue to follow good hygiene practices and to act with caution for anyone who is showing new onset or worsening symptoms of one or more of the following:

• Cough • Fever • Sore throat • Runny nose • Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing • Temporary loss of smell

Anyone with these symptoms should ring Healthline 0800 358 5453 or their GP. They will advise on testing for COVID-19. Scholastic Book Club https://www.scholastic.co.nz/parents/lucky-book-club/ Closing date for online orders is 11 July which is during the school holidays, so cash orders through the Office close Tuesday 30 June for us to process. Rachel Esselink

Disco: Term 2 Dance Party A huge thank you to Debbie Hawker who is the driving force behind this and those who have eagerly put up their hands to help. Having the disco in the Golf Club with parents / whanau and with all the children together rather than split into two age groups is a great way to bring us all back together as a community to celebrate. So save the date - Thursday 2 July. See the next page for details.

COME AND JOIN US AT….

NBC’S Term 2 Dance Party!

Thursday 2nd July 2020 5pm – 7.30pm (all ages)

Rawhiti Golf Club 100 Shaw Avenue

New Brighton

Gold Coin Entry

Pre-order a $5 kids dinner box by enclosing payment and the following information in an envelope: 1. Students full name & room number 2. Menu selection - Mini hotdog, nuggets or fish bites with chips Write DISCO DINNER on envelope & pop in the office slot.

The bar will be open for parents J Heaps of AWESOME spot prizes on the night!

Our theme for the night:

Be kind to yourself, to each other and the planet.

Any questions please contact: Debbie (027) 4777676

Update on Alert Level 1 Consultation I wish to clear up any miscommunication on the recent consultation. The survey was to seek parent voice rather than “this is what is going to happen” and to enable time for reflection and comment. Interestingly this was a topic on Tuesday night’s 7 Sharp on TVOne. The outcome of the survey gave an indication of what parents wanted and this has been the direction taken. There are a few new initiatives below but, other than those, the before lockdown status quo remains. The data to the consultation. Of the 139 families in the school:

20% were in favour of yes, with a few options. 32% were in favour of no, with a few wanting the morning option kept. 48% didn’t respond.

Changes ● Parents and caregivers can still drop off in the mornings with a staff member to greet them.

This was a strong request from our survey, and within the limits of staff available we will endeavour to continue. ● Room 9 will remain in the Parish Centre. ● Parents collecting their children after school are asked to stay in the junior playground area till 2.45pm so teachers and

pupils can finish their day undistracted. After 2.45pm you are very welcome to go to the classrooms and/or to talk to the teachers. ● Support contact tracing efforts by using our QR Code poster at the gate for the NZ COVID Tracer App.

This is asked for by the Health Ministry for possible contact tracing. ● To make it easier for parents who are collecting children during the day, you can ring the office and we’ll send or bring

the child out. Sometimes this is for sick children and parents may have younger children in the car or be sick themselves, or it’s raining. It is just a kind gesture to help parents out.

Reminders ● The open door policy is always available, so please seek clarification by asking, phoning, emailing or catching us after

school. We do ask though that you respect learning time 8.45am-2.45pm if you need to speak to the teachers. ● After 8.45am parents are asked to drop off forgotten items, eg. lunchboxes, schoolbags, to the Office. This is so

teaching isn't disturbed during instruction time, which often happens. ● If you are collecting or returning your children during the day, children must go to the Office so their arrival/departure

is noted. This is important for safety reasons. Feedback comments are available here, for privacy it’s in an abridged version. survey feedback L1 2020 God Bless/Atua Whakapai/Fa’amanuia le Atua

Deb Daines Principal principal@nbc.school.nz Ministry of Education: http://www.education.govt.nz Ministry of Health: https://www.health.govt.nz Diocese home page: https://chchcatholic.nz/ and Direct link to daily Mass: Catholic Diocese of Christchurch

New Way of Ordering You can now order Subway’s healthy and delicious subs and wraps (including gluten free wraps) through ezlunch (our new order system) by simply clicking here! Order (or cancel) any time before 9am Thursday or schedule in advance. Subway will be delivered to school in time for lunch. Click here to see the menu. Orders are made online through your myKindo account. One account for the whole family! Get started now and be ready… Click here or go to www.mykindo.co.nz to start ordering! For Apple and Android users - download the mykindo app. Help? Visit support.mykindo.co.nz or tel. 0800 EZLUNCH (0800 395 8624) weekdays 8am-4pm.

www.mykindo.co.nz www.ezlunch.co.nz

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Catholic Parish of Christcburch East Parish Priest: Father Benito Velsco - parish@catholicferrymead.org.nz St James Church: In a letter to parishioners we sadly announced the closure of St James Church in Aranui. A farewell Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 26 July at 9am followed by morning tea. Until then Mass times at St James will be: Sunday 14 June 12.30pm - Samoan Mass Sunday 28 June 9am Sunday 12 July 12.30pm - Samoan Mass Sunday 26 July 9am - a farewell Mass followed by morning tea. The side chapel at St Mary’s will be dedicated to St James and will house religious items from the St James Church. Sunday Masses St Mary’s 10.30am The Vigil Mass is now every Saturday at St Anne’s at 6pm. The Samoan Mass will be held monthly at St Mary’s on the 2nd Sunday of every month starting on 9 August at 12.30pm. St Mary’s Church is open for private prayer and devotions on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3.30-5pm. Preference Forms for High School: Please leave your name with the School Office and ensure your Attendance Dues account is paid. Attendance Dues: Term 2 Attendance Dues should now be paid.

Community Notices Catholic Cathedral College: Instead of our usual Open Evening, we are offering small guided tours of the school. Please visit us at www.cathcollege.school.nz or contact the office for more information Ph: 03 9821690 or admin@cathcollege.school.nz

Marian College - Because of Covid-19 restrictions, instead of our traditional open day and night events, we are offering opportunities to discover more about Marian through video, on our Facebook page and website.

St Bede’s www.stbedes.school.nz for a virtual tour and to enrol online. Applications for 2021 close 31 July 2020.

Reading to Dogs Reading To Dogs has returned to New Brighton Library - Wednesdays 3.30-4.30pm. The aim is to provide a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere which encourages children to practise their reading skills without judgement and develop a love of reading by using dogs who are the beloved pets of the Christchurch City Council Animal Management team. These furry friends have all been trained and tested for health, safety and temperament. Library staff and the dog handler will be present to help facilitate the sessions which are 15 minutes long. Children can bring a book from school or librarians can help them choose a book at the library before the session begins. The programme is free but bookings are essential. Caregivers can visit the library or ring 03-941-7923 to book a session but they need to be quick as the sessions fill up fast! Waitai/Coastal-Burwood Community Board Newsletter: http://createsend.com/t/r-065F4E5E784FCAC92540EF23F30FEDED Do you have a late talking 3-year-old? The Speech-Language Neuroscience research lab at the University of Canterbury is looking for 3-year-old children who are later talkers to come and join us on a space adventure. During this adventure, they will have to name some pictures while we measure their brainwaves. They also get to take home a present! We need late talkers and children with typical language development to participate in the study. You will receive a $30 voucher as appreciation for your time. Please get in touch with Doreen Hansmann (doreen.hansmann@canterbury.ac.nz) or Sarah Hinchey (shi75@uclive.ac.nz) if you would like to receive more information, or would like to refer a child. On the Library noticeboard: ● Participate in Speech Research - late talking 3 year olds ● Elements Nature based play - 3-13 yrs - holiday programme https://elements.aimyplus.com/ ● Chch Gymnastics holiday programme www.chchgymnastics.com