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Newsletter:
Term 3 - Week 8
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Just a couple of weeks are left in the term, but there is still much to achieve - namely, our Market and Enterprise Day next Tuesday. We hope you can make it down to enjoy the energy of student commerce in action. This week has been a busy one, with students turning product prototypes into mass-production lines. No dount it will be a great afternoon with some awesome learning. We also have our group of Year 8 students departing for China on our cultural exchange trip next Thursday. They will be winging their way to Beijing on Thursday and then on to Jinan via the bullet train, where they will spend time in schools as ambassadors for our kura and NZ - quite the honour! There will also be plenty of time for touristy activities, and we know they will return with some great stories to share. Thanks to all of you who have supported their fundraisers to support the trip. Our intermediate-aged students finish their term at the Koru Games - the South Island’s largest sports tournament, which is held at venues around Lincoln and Rolleston. It is another great opportunity for our young people to broaden their sporting horizons and meet new kids from all over the region. To top it all off, we have our annual Aupaki Cultural Festival at Te Aratai College on the last Tuesday of the term. This is an awesome opportunity for our Kapa Haka performance group to share their best in front of our local school’s whānau.
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An exciting finish to the term will be the development of our undercroft space (the area below the netting on the deck) during the break. We have been chipping away at plans for some time, and the area will be turned into a quiet space for kids to get a bit of respite from the noise that radiates from the amphitheater-style design of our school, or to offer an opportunity for teachers to use an outdoor classroom space. Our significant Tōtora tree will be boxed up to provide seating around its base, and the stones will be removed and replaced with turf. This project has seen a significant contribution of close to $20,000 from our PTA, which is something our students, staff, and Board of Trustees are extremely grateful for. A huge thank-you to the PTA for supporting this development, which we know will create a different kind of space for our kids to interact with and enjoy. The remainder of the funds has been covered by significant charitable grants from Pub Charity and the New Zealand Community Trust. We are excited to share this development with our young people at the start of Term 4.
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There are a couple of forms to fill in at present if you can spare a minute. We are seeking a good turnout for our school community muck-in on Saturday next week (19th Sept). Q has been stockpiling supplies for this, and there will be plenty to be done, no matter your level of DIY/maintenance confidence. Please take a moment to help us out if you can - click here to sign up.
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Our Kelly Club after-school programme is also looking for feedback to help them with future planning, so please take a moment to complete their survey, especially if you have utilised this service over the last couple of years - complete here.
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Have a great end to the week, a big couple of weeks ahead!
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Student Achievements to Celebrate
Congratulations to the following students who have received puawai awards:
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Manaakitanga: Maija and Saxon
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Excellence: Alex B., Delphi, Norah, Neve, Frankie D, Frankie W., Harvey M., Lewis, Naiah and Orla
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Responsibility: Nico B., Liam, Penny, Scout, Lucas R. and Joseph P.
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Resilience: Olivia, Max R. and Hugo Hall
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The following student will receive her value badge at this Friday's assembly:
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Sports Stuff
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A huge congratulations to all our competitors who took on the challenge of the Canterbury Duathlon at Ruapuna on Monday!
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Well done to Charlie, Rocco, Mukti, Alex, Jack, Florence, Amber, Joe, Zelda, Angus, Aria, and Sofia for representing Redcliffs and giving it their all.
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A special congratulations goes to Rocco, who finished an impressive 2nd, and Charlie, who claimed 3rd place — an outstanding achievement!
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We are incredibly proud of everyone who participated. What a fantastic effort from the whole team! 🏃♀️🚴♂️🏃♂️👏
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Big congratulations to Riley, who took home a bronze medal at the South Island Judo Championship last weekend! After nearly a year of hard work and dedicated training, we are so proud of her achievement. Way to go, Riley!
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School Basketbal Year 5/6
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On Tuesday afternoon our Redcliffs Rebels won their basketball game against Paeraki Pumas from Mount Pleasant, 23-06. This means that they will go to the finals on Tuesday 22 September at 4:30pm. They are so excited, as they haven't lost a game. You are more then welcome to cheer the team on at Cowles Stadium!
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If your child is keen to play, please complete the form below. Obviously entries will depend on numbers so I am just gauging whether we have a team or not at the moment.
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The Canterbury Basketball Association is again offering its Year 3/4 Miniball Basketball Competition at Cowles Stadium for schools on the eastern side of Christchurch.
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7-week competition in Term 4
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Games played on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons
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Grades available: Beginners, Girls Only, Development Low, Development High, and Advanced
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Entries close at 5:00pm on Tuesday 22nd September - team numbers are capped and entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
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BNZ Kiwihoops is back for Term 4! This is a fantastic opportunity for tamariki to get involved in basketball, have fun, stay active and develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment.
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Registrations are now open, so if your child is interested in giving basketball a go, be sure to check out the BNZ Kiwihoops programme for all the details and registration information.
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Congrats to Joe, Jack, Angus and Liam who took out 1st Place in the Canterbury Schools Team Time Trial event yesterday, lifting the Kevin Searle Trophy. Outstanding team work and an outstanding achievement!
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Policies for review this term
We have a number of policies up for review this term.
They are:
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- School Community Engagement Policy
- Inclusive School Culture
- Enrolment
- Student Attendance
- Student Uniform / Student Dress Expectations
- Concerns and Complaints Policy
Enter the username (redcliffs) and password (beach).
· Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
· Read the policy.
· Click the Policy Review button at the right hand top corner of the page.
· Select "Parent".
· Enter your name (optional).
· Submit your ratings and comments
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Office
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On Friday 28 August we organised a mufti day at school to support the cancer society with Daffodil Day. We raised $271.80 with the gold coin donation.
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Please pencil in our next PTA meeting in your agenda: Monday 14 Sept at 3:30pm in the staff room at our school.
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Second-Hand Uniform Sale will be held at the last Monday of every Term.
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Next sale will be at 21 September.
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Everything Else...
Yoga Classes 2026
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Jane Acland is continuing her offer of yoga classes to our community this year, with all proceeds donated to support Creative Arts Therapy at Te Raekura. The goal is to ensure this therapy receives funding so it can continue to support the mental health of our kids.
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Classes will be focused on developing strength, flexibility and restoring a sense of calm.
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No experience necessary; it will be suitable for beginners.
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Feel free to invite your friends from outside the Te Raekura Redcliffs School community too!
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When: Weekly at 6.30 - 7.30pm on Tuesdays. Tues 21 July - Tues 15 Sept.
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Where: Te Raekura Redcliffs School hall
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Cost: Total = 10 x classes, or $90 for the term or $15 per casual class.
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Bring: A yoga mat, a firm blanket to sit on. If you have yoga blocks and/or strap please bring those along.
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Wear: Clothes you feel comfortable moving in, bare feet.
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Please deposit funds into the below account and email Jane at aclandjane@gmail.com to confirm your spot.
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Jane is a certified, experienced yoga teacher and mum to Angus (9, Waipatiki), Isla (7, Te Urunga) and Sophie (5, Te Ana).
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Kelly Club
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2026 School Term Dates
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Community Notices
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Thanks to our Supporters!
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