Friday, 6 June 2025

Kauri Term 2, Week 6

 Team Kauri News - Week 6, Term 2.

We are well into Term 2 with lots of events on the horizon. It was great to see the effort and participation in our Whole School Cross Country, and the feedback from the Zones cross country was that our students were competitive and respectful throughout the day!

At the heart of everything we do is our school value: "We Love Challenge." We have shown this through our effort and participation in training for our cross country. It was great to see so many students in our team stepping up as leaders during this event and supporting younger students by motivating them and running with them.

Winter Sport

Our representation for Winter Sport has been excellent with the vast majority of students showing “We Care” by demonstrating good sportsmanship and representing our school values and citizenship.


Christchurch South Intermediate - Technology

Team Kauri students are actively engaged in Technology. Students are demonstrating their technical and creative skills by designing and creating outcomes in each of their technology subjects. 

Kowhaiwhai

This week our students were exploring art through Kowhaiwhai patterns. Kowhaiwhai patterns are created using transformation geometry: reflection, rotation and 

Year 8 Cups & Awards

Congratulations to Kawariki Taylor and Imogen Orchard for receiving our Year 8 Boy & Girl swimming cups for 2025. We are all super proud of your achievements!


Upcoming events

Learning Conferences - 10th & 11th June

Matariki celebration evening - Tuesday 17th June

Cross Country Canterbury Zones - Wednesday 18th June

Matariki - School closed - Friday 20th June

End of Term 2 - 27th June


Term 2, Week 6 - All Ages

Staying Safe Online: Bullying

One in five young people in New Zealand have been the target of online bullying – it can happen to anyone, and it can be hard for parents and whānau to deal with. Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto takes online bullying seriously and would encourage you to chat to your tamariki’s teacher if you have any concerns about online bullying.


Visit Netsafe’s Online Bullying Advice for Parents to read more.



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