ECS Update – Friday 3 June 2022 – Emmanuel Christian School

Emmanuel Christian

School Newsletter

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

ECS Update – Friday 3 June 2022

This newsletter contains information on the following:

Important Dates
Enrolment Applications for 2023
ECS Website and App
Behind the Screens – Parent Information Night
Violin Lessons
Can you help with Fundraising?
Lunch Online

Important Dates

Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday: Monday 6 June

School Photos: Tuesday 14th June

Behind the Screens – Parent Night : Thursday 16th June
Matariki Public Holiday: Friday 24 June

Year 3-10 Parent Teacher Interviews: Tuesday 5th July and Thursday 7th July

Enrolment Applications for 2023

Applications for enrolment for 2023 close on 26 August 2022. Please ensure you submit an application for enrolment if you have a child turning 5 in 2023.

ECS Website and App

Over the next few weeks you will see some changes as we transition to our new school website, app and newsletter format.

Our new school app can be used to:
– View newsletters
– Provide absence information
– Access the school calendar
– Receive notifications about cancellations and other important information is now available

We would encourage you to download this app. If you had been using the previous Emmanuel School app please be aware this will not be being updated.

To download the app please go to the App/Play store and search for KiwiSchools Connect. Once downloaded you can select Emmanuel Christian School.

Or click on this link: KiwiSchools Connect

Behind the Screens – Parent Information Night

Thurday 16th June

7:30pm

Venue: School Hall

We are pleased to be able to invite parents to a presentation ‘Behind the Screens’

This is presented by ‘Attitude’ who have been working with schools and parents to support young people over the last 25 years. This is a great chance to further your understanding of how you can support your child as they navigate the use of technology.

“How whānau can help their young people navigate the adolescent years in a rapidly changing world. If you are concerned with the impact of technology, social media, gaming and their safety online then this presentation will give you the tools and insights you need to confidently raise happy and resilient children covers four topics including screen time, gaming, social media and internet safety.”

Violin Lessons

The Christchurch School of Music (CSM) provides violin, viola and cello lessons at ECS through
their Outreach Strings Programme.
Lessons are held on Wednesdays during school time. There are group and individual lessons
available and students also participate in an ensemble where they have the opportunity to play
together. CSM also organises several concerts each year.

We have more information and Enrolment forms at the School Office so please pop in to
pick those up if you are interested in your child taking strings lessons.
Or you may enrol online via the CSM website www.csm.org.nz/

Can you help with Fundraising?

The Fundraising Committee is looking for suggestions on ways to help raise funds for our
school. Perhaps you own or work for a business that donates to organisations/schools or
supports fundraising in some way?
If you have any ideas or suggestions we would love to hear from you!

Equally we would love help when we run our fundraising events, particularly sausage sizzles
which we try to run once each term. Even an hour of your time is a big help.
If you (or a grandparent) would like to help from time to time please email: louise@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

We raised $300 from the Verkerks sample fundraiser in Term 1 with the funds going towards musical instruments. Mrs Langford purchased a class set of xylophones.

Lunch Online

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