ECS Update Term 3, Week 3 – Friday 7 August 2026

ECS Update Term 3, Week 3 – Friday 7 August 2026

This email contains information about:

• Important Dates
• Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week
• 2027 Enrolments – Applications close 22 August 2026
• Disney Ooshies – please not at school
• Cultural Day Notice
• Car Parking at school
• Book Week – Note from our librarian
• Scholastic Book Club Orders
• Keeping our School Community healthy: When to stay home
• Ezlunch orders
• Hot Chocolate Stand
• Notice from Public Health Nurse
• Position Vacancy – Aidanfield

Important dates

Monday 20 July – First Day Term 3

Tuesday 4 August – Parent Teacher Meetings

Wednesday 12 August: Year 3 and 4 Swimming Sports

Wednesday 19 August: Book Character Day

Friday 21 August: Teacher Only Day

Wednesday 26 August: Cultural Day

Wednesday 9 December – End of Year School Prizegiving

(The School Calendar including 2026 Term dates can be found here)

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

This week’s te reo Māori word of the week.

We would encourage you to try to use these at home.

This weeks word is: Ko tutuki kē  – Sorted!

2027 Enrolments – Applications close 22 August 2026

Enrolment applications for places in 2027 are currently open and close on 22 August 2026.  If you are aware of families with children looking to apply to start at Emmanuel Christian School in 2027 please pass this on.

Please note this includes applications for any younger siblings of current students looking to start at any stage in 2027.

Disney Ooshies – Please not at school

We understand that many of you and your children are enjoying collecting the Disney Ooshies from Woolworths currently.

Unfortunately in a school setting these are causing some disruption and at times, some conflict, esp when being traded.

Can we ask that these are not brought to school please.

Thank you

Cultural Day

Cultural Day Update

A big thank you to those who have put their hand up to volunteer for Culture Day in one way or another, and thanks to those who came for the meeting on 5th August. It was good to be able to catch up with each other.

Call for Volunteers: We need more support, especially for stalls that currently have only one volunteer. If you or you know someone who can help on the 26th of August from 1pm to 3pm, please do contact us.

As of right now, we have parent volunteers for:

Argentina (Unmanned)

Brazil (1)

China 

Canada (1)

Colombia (1)

England, UK (1)

Fiji 

Malaysia 

Myanmar 

The Netherlands

PNG (1)

Samoa 

South Africa 

South Korea 

Singapore (1)

We will hold a planning meeting for all volunteers on Wednesday 5 August at 2:50p.m. in K3 classroom, where we’ll discuss plans together.

If you have any questions about Cultural Day, please feel free to contact us.

Parking

Can we please remind you to ensure when you are parking at school you only park in the appropriate marked carparks.  

This includes:

• Not parking in the marked accessible carparks (unless you are ceritified to do so) so these are available for those who need them.
• Not parking in the area beside the admin block where student bike parking and the minivan is stored.                                 

Thank You

Book Week

Book Week is approaching fast!  (15th-21st August 2026) Only 13 more sleeps until Book Character Day (19th August), and a visit from the Library van!

Scholastic Book Club Orders

Closing date : 6pm on Friday 21st August.

If you didn’t receive a brochure we have some at the Office and they are also available online on LOOP.

If you would like to order any of the books, this can be done online on LOOP.  For your first time you will need to register in order to make a Book Club LOOP login. 
We cannot take orders/payment via the Office so please order online. 
Instructions are on the back of the brochure.  
Once orders close, they will be sent to school and will come home with your child. On all orders the school earns 15% in scholastic rewards which benefits our school library.

Emmanuel Christian School does not endorse all material that is available for purchase from Scholastic Book Club.  Please use your discernment when selecting reading material for your child.

Keeping our School Community Healthy: When to stay home

At our school, we love seeing our ākonga (students) in class every day, learning and catching up with their friends. Regular attendance is incredibly important for their progress and wellbeing! However, as we manage the usual bugs that circulate, we also need to balance this by keeping our school environment safe and healthy for everyone.

A friendly reminder about tummy bugs: If your child has experienced vomiting or diarrhoea, Health New Zealand guidance requires them to stay home from school for at least 48 hours after their last symptom. We know it can sometimes be a bit tricky to decide when a child is ready to come back, but viruses that cause tummy bugs spread very easily in classrooms. Giving them that full 48-hour window ensures they are completely recovered, have their energy back for learning, and aren’t at risk of passing anything on to their classmates or staff.

Another common illness a is Hand, Foot and Mouth.  In this case the medical advice is that children should stay away from schools (and early learning centres) until all blisters have dried up so that these are not infectious.

What to do if your child is unwell:

• Let us know: Please contact the school office as early as possible to report their absence and the reason for it.

• Need advice? If you are ever worried about your child’s symptoms, you can contact your GP or call Healthline anytime on 0800 611 116 for free, 24/7 health advice.

Thank you so much for your support in keeping our whole school community healthy, happy, and ready to learn!

Ezlunch orders

Our school now uses Ezlunch, part of the Kindo platform, for all online lunch orders.

Ezlunch offers a simple, mobile-friendly way for families to order fresh, tasty lunches from the same local providers you already know and love (Sushi Factory on Wednesdays & Subway on Thursdays).

The ordering process is quick, payments are secure, and delivery to school is reliable and easy.

Parents can order using the Kindo app (iPhone and Android) and choose from a range of convenient payment options including card, bank transfer, Google Pay, Apple Pay and more. The system also includes helpful allergen alerts and automated reminders, so no one misses out on lunch day.

Marshmallow Mayhem – Hot chocolate stand

We’re back for Marshmallow Mayhem for Term 3!!

Hot chocolates will continue to be available every Thursday from 8.20 for students in Years 5 and up, located by the Senior School near the Shed.

If you already have a concession card, great news, it will continue to be valid this term.

For the rest of this term, hot chocolates are available for:
• $2.50 each (cash sales welcome as we end the term)

• $10 concession card

To purchase a concession card, please make payment to: ECS School Fundraisers Association Account Number: 06-0870-0073625-00    Once payment has been made, please email your child’s name and classroom details to ecsfundraiser@gmail.com, and we’ll organise their concession card.

Children are also welcome to bring their own reusable cup for us to fill. Please ensure it is clean and has a secure lid.

Thank you for your continued support-every hot chocolate helps support our school community! 

Notice from Public Health Nurse

Kia ora koutou,

Position Vacancy – Aidanfield

A Caretaker/Grounds Person position has become available (again) at

Aidanfield Christian School.

 If you or someone you know might be interested please click on the following link: http://www.aidanfield.school.nz / Join Us / Staff Vacancies

Thank you