Kauri- Term Two, Week 5

Congratulations !

Leadership badges, Kete Certificates, Science Badge, Cross Country, NFL competitions! It is wonderful to see so many opportunities offered and taken up by our ākonga this term. Congratulations to you all, we are very proud. 

We also know that sometimes we miss something, so feel free to discuss this with your homeroom teacher. 

 Cashmere High School Trip 14 May

Here is a photo gallery of our trip on Thursday, along with some student voice of the experience. 

CHS "its scary as you feel like you have to get everything right", "they are a great bunch and they know their stuff ", "they are lucky having a trip like this". 

BKTOP " this was sooo much fun", "the haka was so loud, they knew how to use their voices", "I saw Jacob's sister", " the students were really friendly".

Being Part of Something Bigger- Cashmere High School and Beckenham te kura o Pūroto

Planting in the Cashmere Stream.

This initiative was started through the sustainability club at CHS and some our students have been working with this group too! A big thank you to Vinnie, John, Max, Alex P, Tom, Alex S and Dylan who volunteered their time and Justine Vandenberg for giving our students the opportunity to be sustainable citizens. Ace!

The grasses will help to cool the stream for the eels, absorb run off and the draping leaves provide some habitat for small aquatic life. 

40 Hour Famine -Be part of Something Bigger

19–21 June | Be Part of Something Bigger

This year, World Vision are again inviting young people across Aotearoa to make a real impact through the 40 Hour Challenge — raising life-changing funds for children and communities in the Solomon Islands.

Why?
Because right now, many children and families in the Solomon Islands are facing significant challenges due to poverty and the impacts of climate change. Communities rely heavily on farming and fishing, making them especially vulnerable to changing weather patterns and natural disasters. Funds raised through the 40 Hour Challenge help provide practical support and create stronger, more sustainable futures.

Our Year 5–8 students had the opportunity to sign up this week. We would love your support in helping them sign up, choose a challenge, and begin their fundraising journey. Click the link here to join our school's fundraising page. 

Whether students choose to go completely offline for 40 hours or create a challenge of their own, every effort helps make a difference.

Child not taking part in the challenge but would still like to contribute? You can access our school fundraising page here.

Cyber Safety

The HDCA for Parents and Whānau

The Harmful Digital Communications Act (or HDCA for short) is an act passed by the Government back in 2015 to help people dealing with serious or repeated harmful digital communications. It covers anything digital like text, emails or social media content.

The most useful thing for parents to understand about the HDCA is the way the 10 communication principles define what is good or bad behaviour online.

If you’re ever concerned about your young person (or you just want to brush up on your knowledge!) visit Netsafe’s Guide to the HDCA

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.