Year 8 camps are finished and with the exception of the Year 7 trek, activity days are completed and we will move into a more settled and regular timetable.

When your child is absent from school a note is required to explain their absence. Texting to the teacher is not suitable. If the absence is five days or more a medical certificate is required.

If any of your contact details have changed during the holidays, or will change through the term, please notify the school office.

On Tuesday 19th March, the Year 7’s will Trek up the Port Hills, one of our Year 7 EOTC activities.

As most of you will be aware last year NZEI (Teachers Union) and the Ministry of Education were renegotiating the Primary Teachers Collective Agreement. This still hasn't been resolved, so there are going to be paid union meetings coming up later in March.

There is currently a measles outbreak in Christchurch affecting unimmunised or partially immunised infants, children and adults.

Every three years state and state integrated school communities elect their parent and staff trustees to help govern their schools. Right now boards around the country are preparing to hold their 2019 triennial school board of trustee elections.

School caps have arrived and look fantastic. Pick up from the office.

Our school swimming sports are taking place next week.

We are proud to unveil the student class leaders for 2019. These students have been selected by their peers and their teachers to act as a voice for our student body.

Kia ora, I'm Jenny! I am a Tui award winning singer / songwriter, with over 15 years teaching & performance experience and I would love to teach your child.

Casebrook Intermediate have been holding Waterpolo trials for 2019. Waterpolo is very popular at Casebrook this year.

Thank you to all the teachers and parent helpers because camp wouldn’t be possible without you. We had so much fun and we hope you did too.

Pre-order your new 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Membership now! Support Casebrook Intermediate School.

It’s hard to believe we have already completed the first school month of 2019!

Just a reminder Wednesday is Sushi day and we have delicious sushi delivered from Sushi Ya. Students place their order at morning tea time. Prices range from $3.00 - $8.00.

We really need some extra help, please come along and meet our small team. No pressure to commit to anything.

During March the Casebrook PTA will be running an Easter raffle. Students will bring home a sheet of ten $2.00 raffle tickets to sell. On Friday 5th April we will be having an Easter themed mufti day and ask each student to bring an Easter egg or similar item that can be used to create our gift baskets. These fundraisers are not possible without the support of our community, please show your support and get behind this fundraiser.

Please see attachments.

This week: 7 Questions to help you start a conversation with your child about Online Safety.

Ngāi Tahu Learner Support Grants. Students registered with Ngāi Tahu are eligible to receive 'Learner Support Grants'.

The purpose of the Science Badge programme is to extend and enrich students in science at Level 3 and 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum. Students have the opportunity to study a specific science topic of their choice, in depth. By completing a range of graded activities and exercises, students receive an attractive badge and certificate.

The Mana Ake Wellbeing team work within our Community of Learning. Mana Ake – Stronger for tomorrow is a Government response to enhance wellbeing and promote mental health in children in Years 1 to 8 and their family/whānau by increasing collaboration between agencies and schools, and providing additional workers to increase the capacity of the pastoral support network.

February 2019

Please put these dates in your diary.

Our school has been working with SchoolDocs to create a website for our policies and procedures. This is available to our school community.