Brilliance – Mēnā, ka whakapono koe, ka tūtuki koe

If you can believe it, you can achieve it!

Kia ora koutou e te Breens whānau

The term ahead

We feel very grateful to still be in a position in the current climate to have our school site for learning this term.    With the recent news of COVID in Canterbury we want to assure you that we are carefully following the Alert Level Two advice from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education.    It is safe to be at school at Alert Level Two.

Please keep an eye on the places of interest website and follow the advice from the Ministry of Health.

The production rehearsals for "Battle of the Bands" are in full swing and we are looking forward to performance week.  It is fast approaching!

Under level two there are still some challenges with running some of traditional end of year events.    We are doing our vey best to ensure that these events can still happen in some form, especially for our leavers.   There will be more information to follow in the next few weeks about final term four events.   Please keep an eye on those regular communications from teachers.

You will be well aware of the recent health order and the implications for those adults who work in school settings.  I would like to assure you that we are well on track for all our staff meeting those vaccination requirements for teachers.   For those of you who are seeking more information about COVID vaccinations I have attached a recent communication from the national Ministry of Education office. 

A budding Weather Presenter

Congratulations to Emily S (Hīwai) who read the weather so beautifully on Breakfast TV.   We were super proud to see you on on our screens!

Canterbury Westland Science Fair

We wish our young scientists all the very best ahead of the regional science fair competition this week.    A huge thank you to Mrs G for her support in preparing these students this year.

Speech Competitions

Congratulations to the following children who represented Breens at the Rotary Speech semi-finals.

Lucy M

Thomas B

Chloe C

Olive W - P

Iris M

Lily B

Lucy and Thomas have also represented our school at the recent Intermediate School Speech competition, hosted by Casebrook Intermediate School.   Lucy was placed second in this competition, a wonderful result!

South Island Water Polo Competition

Thank you to Stu and Linda Escott (and supporting parents) for their outstanding work with our water polo team this year and ahead of this weekend's Sth Island Competition.      The team has been working all year toward this event and we wish everyone well this weekend!

Breens Challenge - Rail Trail

Two large groups of adventurous bikers have completed the Little River Rail Trail over the last two weeks.  A brilliant achievement.   Our thanks to those adults who were able to help with this event.   (Photos below from Debbie McGrath)

Touch Rugby @ Nunweek

After some clever organisation from the convenors, the local touch rugby module has been able to start on Tuesday nights.   Thank you to Jess Dear, Courteney Curry and Dylan Brydon for their coaching and management of our teams.

Noho ora, mai nā (stay well / take care of yourself)

Nikki and team