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ECS Update Term 1, Week 3 – Friday 13th February 2025
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Kia ora e te whānau,
Thank you to our parents and caregivers for your support with our early finish on Wednesday to allow staff to take part in professional learning. We are very grateful for your flexibility. It was a real privilege for our staff to gather with colleagues from other Christian schools across Christchurch. A valuable time of worship, prayer, and encouragement as we were reminded of our shared calling to serve Christ and to nurture young people in His truth.
We are also delighted to welcome a new member to our team. Susie Cant has joined us in the school office, and we thank God for bringing her to Emmanuel at this time. Susie and her husband are already part of the local Bishopdale community, and we are also looking forward to welcoming their daughter to Emmanuel later in the year.
Please do take the opportunity to say hello and make Susie feel welcome when you see her in the office. We are grateful for the gifts and support she brings to our school community. We look forward to introducing other new staff members over the coming weeks as they settle into their roles.
As always, we thank you for your partnership with us as we seek to honour Christ in all that we do at Emmanuel Christian School.
Ngā mihi nui,
Alistair McKinnon
Principal
Emmanuel Christian School
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This Email contains information about:
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- Important Dates
- Bright Yellow Caregiver and Medical Details Update Sheet
- Teacher Aide Vaccancy
- Ezlunch Orders
- Scholastic Book Club Orders
- School Fundraiser details
- School Board Structure Consulation
- School Counsellors
- Open Heaven – Thursday 19th February
- Caring for Children Who Join your Family Seminar
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Monday 23rd February – Year 5-10 Swimming Sports
5th and 10th March – Parent Teacher Meetings
Thursday 2nd April – Last Day of Term 1
Monday 20th April – First Day of Term
(The School Calendar including 2026 Term dates can be found here)
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Bright Yellow Caregiver and Medical Details Update Sheet
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Your child should have brought home a bright yellow sheet. Please check that all details are correct and return back to us with any changes or updates. If there are no changes to be made the form must still be returned to the Office.
Thank you.
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Teacher Aide Position currently available.
We have a current vaccancy within our team working with students in the Primary School
This is fixed term position until the end of the 2026 school year. Hours will be between 14-17 hours per week to be negotiated with the successful applicant during term time. The current need is for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and all day on Thursdays and Fridays.
The key tasks will include a combination of:
- Supporting students with identified needs (under the direction of the class teacher)
- Supporting class teachers in meeting the needs of students within our Year 1-6 Primary School
- Providing extra supervision during the morning tea break in the playground. (If this is required an alternative morning tea break will be provided for the teacher aide)
If you or someone you know may be interested more information can be found at:
https://www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz/vacancies/
Thank you
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From Term 1, 2026 our school will be using 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.
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Scholastic Book Club Orders
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Closing date : Friday 27th February, 6pm
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.
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School Fundraiser with Pasta Vera
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Check out our latest fundraiser campaign with Pasta Vera below:
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Funds are going towards the addition and expansion of the school playground.
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Please share with friends and family to support ECS in our fundraising efforts!
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Payment must be made via bank transfer – bank account details on the website for references.
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Orders close on Tuesday, 10th March.
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Orders must be collected on 20th March during school hours 12pm – 2.45pm.
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School Board Structure Consulation
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The Emmanuel Christian School Board is reviewing our current constitution to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our school and remain responsive to our Year 1–10 context.
Following discussions with our Ministry of Education Senior Advisor, the Board is proposing adjustments to the Board’s structure and our approach to student representation.
As part of this process, we are seeking feedback from the School Community. Please read the update eMailed earlier today and complete a short survey. It’s important that your views are heard and considered. Please complete the questionaire before Wednesday 25th February.
Board Structure Feedback Questionaire
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This notice is to introduce our school counsellors. Please the the attachments below for more info.
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Open Heaven 2026 – February 19th
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Open Heaven returns for a night of worship and prayer, as churches from across the city come together with one voice to believe for God to move in Aotearoa.
This is a city-wide gathering for people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Seminar Overview Based on the work of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, this workshop explores relationship and developmental considerations when parenting or caring for children who have come to your family through adoption, fostering, or marriage. Even with the best intentions, many parents and caregivers find themselves uncertain when caring for children whose lives involve multiple homes or caregivers. We will explore the dynamics of step, foster, and adoptive family relationships, and discuss useful insights for adults looking to deliver the care these children need—and why children sometimes struggle to receive it. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of attachment, the challenges of separation and reattachment, and practical strategies to help children adapt and thrive in complex family situations. The seminar offers actionable insights to support children’s wellbeing and relationship-building.
For more information, costs, and registrations please click here or email Neufeldaotearoa@gmail.com. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNITL 14 FEBRUARY
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