ECS Update Term 4, Week 5 – Friday 18th November 2022

ECS Update Term 4, Week 5 – Friday 18th November 2022

Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to the Term 4, Week 5 Newsletter.

This newsletter contains information on the following:

• Important Dates
• Term Dates for 2023
• Teacher Only Day – Monday 21st November
• Board of Trustees Update
• ECS Parent Handbook 2023

Important Dates

• 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://emmanuelchristian.kiwischools.org/calendar/

Teacher Only Day – Monday 21st November

Reminder: Classes will not be running on Monday as staff are involved in Professional development.  The school office will also be closed for the day.  Thanks

Board of Trustees Update

Due to a resigniation of one of the Parent representatives, the Board has a current vacancy.  Please see the note that follows with regards to the process the board is planning.  This vacancy impacts on the next 12 months when this position is due for re-election.

Emmanuel Christian School School Board
Casual vacancy for a parent representative

A casual vacancy has occurred on the school board for an elected parent representative.

The board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection.

If 10% or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Request for a by-election should be sent to:

Gregg Le Roux

Presiding member (chair)

Emmanuel Christian School Board

322a Sawyers Arms Road

Christchurch 8053

by: 16 December 2022

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.