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ECS Update Term 4, Week 3 – Friday 30th October 2026
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Dear Parents, Caregivers, and School Community,
Welcome to Week 3! It has been another busy and exciting week across the school as we move further into Term 4.
We were blessed with fantastic conditions on Wednesday for our Years 4–10 Athletic Sports. It was inspiring to see our students competing with enthusiasm, supporting one another, and displaying great sportsmanship throughout the day. Unfortunately, due to the weather today, our Years 1–3 Athletic Sports have been postponed. These will now take place this coming Tuesday, 3 November. Thank you for your flexibility as we look forward to giving our younger students a great day on the field.
Next week is also a major highlight for our music program, as a number of our talented students participate in the Christchurch Schools Music Festival. We are proud to have students representing us in the special representative groups, and our school choir will be performing on stage on Wednesday night. We wish all involved the very best as they showcase their hard work and talents on a big stage!
Looking ahead, please keep these key dates on your calendar:
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Postponed Y1–3 Athletics Sports: Tuesday, 3 November
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CSMF Choir Performance Night: Wednesday, 4 November
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Worship & Thanksgiving Evening (Farewell to Simone Thomas): Wednesday, 11 November (Further details below)
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Canterbury Show Day Holiday: Friday, 13 November (School closed)
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Teacher Only Day: Monday, 16 November (School closed)
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Final Prizegiving: Wednesday, 9 December
As a brief reminder, our Worship & Thanksgiving Evening is coming up on Wednesday, 11 November. This will be a special time to gather as a community, give praise for God’s faithfulness, and formally farewell Simone Thomas as we honor her 25 years of service. We encourage all families to join us if possible. (Please look further down in the email for specific event timings).
Thank you for your ongoing partnership, prayers, and support as we navigate this action-packed term together.
Blessings,
Ngā mihi nui,
Alistair McKinnon
Principal
Emmanuel Christian School
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This email contains information about:
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- Important Dates
- Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week
- Special Evening of Worship, Music & Farewell for Mrs Simone Thomas
- Kids Art Works Fundraiser
- Car Park Safety Notice
- Scholastic Book Club
- Health Nurse Notice
- SKIDS After School Care
- Position Vacancy notice – Aidanfield Christian School
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Tuesday 3 November: Junior Athletics Day
Wednesday 11 November: Special Evening of Worship, Music & Farewell for Mrs Simone Thomas
Friday 13 November: Canterbury Anniversary (Show) Day holiday
Monday 16 November: Teacher Only Day
Wednesday 9 December: End of Year School Prizegiving
Friday 11 December: Last Day of School for 2026
(The School Calendar including 2026 Term dates can be found here)
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Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week
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This week’s te reo Māori word/phrase of the week.
We would encourage you to try to use these at home.
This weeks word/phrase is: “Mahi pai!” – ” Good work!”
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Special Evening of Worship, Music & Farewell for Mrs Simone Thomas
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An invitation to join us for a special evening as we come together as a school community for a time of worship, music, and to give thanks and bid farewell to Mrs Simone Thomas after 25 years of faithful service to Emmanuel Christian School. We would really like to encourage every student across the school to attend this event if at all possible.
Please feel free to extend an invitation to attend to any members of the wider Emmanuel Christian School community, including any ex students and families you may have contact with. We would love to see the venue full as we celebrate together
- When: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Wednesday 11 November 2026
(Students please be there by 6:40pm so we can seat you as part of this event. Uniform should be worn for this event) Students involved in the orchestra may be asked to arrive slightly earlier
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Kids Art Works Fundraiser
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Students received their Kids Art Works order flyers this week. The art works the students created are going to look great as calendars, cards, diaries etc.
We have samples of all the products available to order at the Office so pop in any time to have a look at these.
To order please visit www.kidsartworks.com and use the code on the flyer your child brought home.
The first round of orders closes on Monday 2nd November.
The second round of orders closes on Monday 23rd November.
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Main Entrance and Car Park Notice
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As we head into a very busy time of year, we would like to share a quick reminder to help keep our school car park safe and efficient for everyone.
Our main car park experiences peak traffic during school drop-off (8:20 am – 9:00 am ) and pick-up (2:35 pm – 3:10 pm ). During these busy windows, please remember to take extra care, keep your speed to an absolute minimum, and always keep left to allow for smooth two-way access.
Additionally, a gentle reminder that there is a strict “No Right Turn” policy onto Sawyers Arms Road when exiting our driveway during peak times. If you need to travel in that direction, we kindly ask that you use the Papanui Club car park instead.
Thank you so much for your continued co-operation, patience, and commitment to keeping our students safe.
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Closing date : 6pm on Friday 20th November.
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 librar y.
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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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE INFORMATION
Kia ora
My name is Natasha and I am the allocated Public Health Nurse for your school. I work within a team of Public Health Nurses. We are Registered Nurses with knowledge and experience in child/tamariki and family/whānau health. We work with children/tamariki and families/whānau where health and wellbeing concerns impact on their home and school lives.
Please contact me if you have any health concerns for your child/ tamariki.
My details are:
Email: Natasha.graham@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Referrals to service: https://www.cdhb.health.nz/wp-content/uploads/08e86c56-referral-form-public-health-nursing-service.pdf
Ngā mihi
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Finance – Principals PA School Office
– Aidanfield Christian School
Vickie James who has faithfully served the Aidanfield school community for many years will be retiring at the end of this year.
For further information please head to the link or if you or anyone you know may be interested in completing an application.
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