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ECS Update Term 1, Week 6 – Friday 6th March 2026
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Kia ora e te whānau,
As we move further into the term, school life is well underway. Classrooms are busy places of learning, friendships are continuing to grow, and it has been encouraging to see students settling into the rhythms of the year. Thank you for the many ways you continue to support the life of the school, through encouragement, prayer, and the everyday partnership that exists between home and school. It has been great to see many of you at the parent teacher interviews this week, for those of you who did not get to these on Thursday a further opotunity is available on Tuesday afternoon.
In the midst of busy weeks, it is helpful for us to be reminded of the importance of stillness. In the Gospel accounts of Jesus feeding the 5,000, we see a beautiful rhythm in the life of Christ. Before and after a very full day of teaching and caring for the crowds, Jesus withdrew to spend time alone with the Father. From that place of stillness He was able to respond with compassion, provide for the needs before Him, and lead with clarity.
Later that same night, when the disciples found themselves struggling in the storm on the lake, Jesus came to them as the One who is Lord even over the waves. It is a reminder that the work before us is never sustained by effort alone, but by remaining close to God and trusting in His provision.
As Psalm 46:10 encourages us, “Be still, and know that I am God.” In the busyness of school life, our prayer is that we would all continue to learn what it means to pause, trust in God’s goodness, and recognise His faithful presence among us.
Ngā mihi nui,
Alistair McKinnon
Principal
Emmanuel Christian School
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This Email contains information about:
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- Important Dates
- Parent Teacher Interviews – all year levels
- Second-hand Uniform Sale
- School Fundraiser – Sausage Sizzle
- Ezlunch Orders
- School Fundraiser with Pasta-Vera
- Yr 5 – Yr 8 Music Festival
- KiwiSchools Connect App
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Tuesday 10th March – Parent Teacher Meetings
Thursday 12th March – Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser
Wed 18th & Thur 19th March – Secondhand Uniform Sale
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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Parent Teacher Interviews – all year levels
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On Tuesday 10th March we have an opportunity for you as parents and caregivers to make a time to meet with your child(ren)’s homeroom teacher to discuss how the year as started.
Times are available from just after 3pm until 7pm. These can be booked online by following this link: Interview Booking Link
If this link does not work for you then please go to schoolinterviews.co.nz and select ‘make a booking’. You will need to enter the event code: 5fk6v
Booking will be open on Friday 6th March until 5pm Monday 9th March.
We would encourage you to take this opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher.
Meetings will occur in their regular classroom space.
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Second-hand Uniform Sale Coming Up!
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The Fundraising Committee will be running another Second-hand Uniform sale over two days, Wednesday and Thursday 18th and 19th of March. We will update with more information closer to the time.
If you have any second-hand uniform items you would like to donate these can be dropped off at the Office.
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School Fundraiser – Sausage Sizzle!
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The Fundraising Committee will be holding a Sausage Sizzle Lunch on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
Prices:
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Sausage sizzle – $2.50
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Ice block – $1.00
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Cookie – $1.50
Orders will be delivered directly to classrooms in time for lunch. Tomato sauce will be added by the teacher if requested by the student.
Please place your order online via the following link below or by downloading the MyKindo App:
https://shop.kindo.co.nz/app/login
All orders must be submitted by 3:30pm on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Please ensure your child’s classroom number is entered correctly to guarantee delivery to the correct room.
Please note that payment cannot be made at the school office. All orders must be placed through Kindo.
Thank you for your support.
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Our school is now using Ezlunch, part of the Kindo platform, for all online lunch orders (Ezlunch has taken over Lunchonline who we had previously been using).
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.
Our lunch providers are Sushi Factory on Wednesdays and Subway on Thursdays.
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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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Music Festival – Years 5-8
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Our choir is excited to be part of the Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival this year.
The Festival is still looking for more applications to audition for one of the Representative groups. They are looking for the best singers for the Junior Choir (Yr 5 & 6) and Senior Choir (Yr 7 & 8), and for talented musicians (Grade 3 equivalent and above) to audition for the Orchestra and Concert Band.
The audition process takes only 5 minutes and each student is auditioned individually. Information on what is required in the audition is on our website.
The Representative groups are on stage in the Christchurch Town Hall for every performance of the Festival (4 nights). With more than a thousand people in the audience and 900 children in the choir stalls watching every night, it is an amazing experience they will never forget.
To find out more information or to register your child click here:
https://musicfestival.school.nz/representative-group-information/joining-a-representative-group/
Be quick, registrations close 01 April. For Years 5-8 students only.
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For those who are unaware, Emmanuel Christian School has a Mobile App for access by the school community. To download the app click this link (or use the QR Code): link
We are aware that there was previously an issue for android users and this has now been rectified.
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This App allows school:
· Student Absences – this is our preferred method for notifying absences – it’s easy for you to use.
· Communications – school communications all in one spot at one time and you can be connected at all times.
· Calendar – links to our school calendar.
· Links – to our newsletter and school website.
· Alerts – The app also allows us to send out an Alert really promptly if something is happening at school that you need to know about urgently.
We encourage parents to download the app today to stay up to date with what is happening in and around the school.
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