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Newsletter:
Term 2 - Week 8
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Exciting times at Te Reakura with our school production practices, the start of the FIFA Men's World Cup, and the final week of our Puawai project. The Puawai project was initially created so that teachers could interact with learners in different environments and mix up their opportunities with learners from across the school. In the time Puawai has been running, we have covered some great, wider curriculum offerings and, importantly, had the freedom to try new themes of learning and work with other students.
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As a teacher who worked predominantly with Year 7 and 8 students during my time in the classroom, working with a fresh batch of 5 and 6 year-olds in a cardboard construction class has highlighted the teaching tools required to harness the raw energy of young, enthusiastic minds! (shoutout to our junior teaching team, who operate at a teaching level far beyond my capabilities).
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Mixing up our learners is an awesome opportunity to build community within a school where kids are often only familiar with their own year group cohorts. That is why we’re excited to take the whole kura to the Climate Action Campus on the last Wednesday of this term. Experiencing new learning together enables connections to be established with new friends and leaders. Taking a few risks with how we structure learning is also exciting for us as school leaders. With the quality of teachers we have and the engagement levels of our young people, we are fortunate to be able to access new opportunities like this. If you missed our communication about this trip, please read it here.
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As the production gears up and we rush towards show week, a big shoutout to Tiffany Ponniah, our teacher-director, who is putting it all together. It’s great to be able to focus on the performing arts with our students in an increasingly time-squeezed environment, while putting a new curriculum through its paces. School productions are a bit like the steamroller scene in Austin Powers… you know there is a deadline, but it isn’t until the panic sets in that it all comes together. If there’s anything you can do at home to help out, please help your child work on their class dance and help them practice singing the medley! Tickets are flying out of the office this week, so don’t delay and miss out on a great community school show.
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Sponsorship Opportunity: If you’re keen for your organisation or business to be a sponsor, we do a great job of promoting your brand throughout our production. Get in touch with Rachael Davis in the office—even a small donation makes a big difference!
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Thanks to those who took a moment to fill out the pulse check on reporting in the last newsletter. The results were pretty conclusive: 89% say print! It’s not too late to have your say.
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Finally, a reminder around our attendance protocols if you are heading away during term time to see family overseas. Please take a moment to read our communication about the steps needed before you head away. We are operating in a closely monitored school attendance environment these days, so the more we are all on the same page, the better. With that said, thanks for your management at home of the winter colds and bugs as they arrive in our school. A day at home is often the best defence, and there is never an expectation for sick kids to be at school.
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Thanks as always for your support,
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Sports Stuff
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A Huge Thank You to Pub Charity Limited!
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We are so grateful to Pub Charity Limited who generously approved our grant application for new sports gear!
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Thanks to their incredible support, our players have been enjoying:
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Brand-new rugby tops to wear with pride on the field in Term 3.
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Smart sports jackets to keep the team warm and looking sharp on the sidelines.
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Matching team bags to keep everyone organized for away games.
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Quality gear makes a massive difference in team spirit and pride, and we couldn't have done this without them.
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Thank you, Pub Charity, for helping us look and feel like champions! 🏉🏆
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Well done to our amazing gymnasts, Charli, Aria and Georgia, who competed at the Primary Sports Competition on Wednesday at the Chch School of Gymnastics.
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Our artistic gymnasts have achieved outstanding results at their competition yesterday.
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Aria claimed 1st Place All-Round in her grade. Her individual apparatus results were equally impressive, earning 1st on Bars, 2nd on Vault, 2nd on Floor, and 3rd on Beam. Sharing in the success, Georgia delivered an excellent performance to secure 3rd Place on Vault.
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Congratulations to these athletes on the wonderful achievements; your dedication and effort are inspiring!
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Student Achievements to Celebrate
Congratulations to the following students who have received puawai awards:
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Manaakitanga: Micah, Cooper and Georgia W.
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Excellence: Billy, Cassie, Riley, Eli, Eva O., Kariki, Toby and Uly
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Responsibility: Arvia, Jasmine and Eleanor
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Resilience: Beau S., Freddie H., Beau C. and Roman
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The following students will receive their value badge at assembly:
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Arvia CL, Jasmine R., Freddie H., Micah D. and Beau CL.
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New tamariki started last week in the brand new homeroom, Te Ana 10.
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Welcome Ava, Nico, Torren, and Sophie!
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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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Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)
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EOTC Governance Roles and Responsibilities
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EOTC Risk Assessment and Management
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· 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.
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· Select "Parent".
· Enter your name (optional).
· Submit your ratings and comments
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Production - Alice in Wonderland
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We have over twelve parents volunteers who have worked hard to create some wonderful costumes. They are devoting a lot of time, care and energy to finish the costumes in time for next week's dress rehearsal. Thank you to the volunteers! Look at the students bloom!
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Office notice - Lost & Found
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PTA
Upcoming PTA meeting tomorrow 12 June at 3:30 in the staffroom. The PTA would love to see you there!
Thanks to all who have signed up to help with the production food and bev stall! We are still collecting wine donations, please drop them off at the school office. We are also asking for baked goods to sell on production nights - sign up HERE if you can contribute something.
2026 Gear Sale was a success! There was a bit less gear than last year, but the community enthusiasm was still very high, with a line forming right when the doors opened! Lots of parent help - thanks to all who showed up! Final profit amount will be announced at our PTA meeting tomorrow.
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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 Apr - Tues 30 Jun.
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Where: Te Raekura Redcliffs School hall
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Cost: Total = 10 x classes, or $100 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 (8, Waipatiki), Isla (7, Te Urunga) and Sophie (4).
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Kelly Club
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2026 School Term Dates
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Community Notices
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The best things for children have never really changed.
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Stories. Friendship. Movement. Boredom. Adventure. Imagination.
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Still some of the best ways to grow a human.
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If you believe childhood should look like this, join the movement.
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Help shape the next decade of public transport | The Metro Bus and Ferry Network is open for feedback until 24 June
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Christchurch and the surrounding townships in Selwyn and Waimakariri are growing fast and the transport network needs to keep up. By 2050, there could be up to 700,000 people living here. Improving public transport is one of the most effective ways to reduce congestion, support growth, and keep people connected to work, school, recreation opportunities, and essential services. Without it, pressure on our roads will continue to increase.
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Whether you use public transport every day, occasionally, or not at all – your feedback will help Environment Canterbury to prioritise improvements to the Metro bus and ferry network over the next decade. ecan.govt.nz/metroreview
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Friday Night Basketball with the Canterbury Rams!
The Canterbury Rams return home Friday, June 19 for another action-packed night of professional basketball. As always, get a free bronze junior ticket (16 years & under) with every bronze adult ticket purchased!
When: 7:30pm | Friday, June 19
Where: Parakiore Recreation & Sports Centre
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Rams & Pouākai July Holiday Camps
Fill the upcoming July Holidays with basketball at Canterbury Rams & Mainland Pouākai July Holiday Camps!
Rams & Pouākai Holiday Camps are action-packed basketball sessions where boys & girls (school years 5-10) can stay active, improve their skills, and have fun during the school holidays. Led by Rams & Pouākai players and coaches, the camps focus on developing key basketball fundamentals through a mix of skill stations, competitions, and small-sided games.
Camp Dates:
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- Mon, July 6th (9:00am – 3:00pm)
- Tue, July 7th (9:00am – 3:00pm)
- Wed, July 8th (9:00am – 3:00pm)
- Thu, July 9th (9:00am – 3:00pm)
- Tue, July 14th (9:00am – 3:00pm)
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Thanks to our Supporters!
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