I cannot believe that as I am writing this, we are almost at the end of another school year. After enjoying fabulous weather and crowds at the New Zealand Agricultural Show, this week certainly felt like a sharp return to winter. Who would have thought that we would have faced tornadoes and hail this week!

Canterbury Junior Waterpolo Champions

Congratulations to our Junior Water Polo team who, on Tuesday evening, beat St Margaret’s in a tight game to take out the title. Currently they are in Blenheim competing at the South Island Secondary Schools' Competition. We wish them the very best in their competition.

Two school events coming up are our Clan Family Carol Services and Prize Giving. Your daughter is expected to attend both of these events wearing her uniform, including blazer.

Clan Family Carol Services - Sunday 1 December - St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru

· Braemar, Dunvegan and Glamis Service -4.00pm to 5.00pm

· Balmoral, Doune and Stirling Service - 7.00pm to 8.00pm

These services will be led by our interim Chaplain, Lea McEwan from Hope Presbyterian Church. It is a wonderful family occasion so please bring along your extended family members.

Prize Giving 2019
As end of term approaches, a reminder about our upcoming Prize Giving to be held on:

Date: Wednesday 4 December 2019
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Christchurch Town Hall

You will have received an email outlining all of the information about the event and a link to book tickets.

I look forward to welcoming you to this wonderful occasion, which is a chance to celebrate our school year, and farewell our Year 13 leavers.

Quote of the week
“Christmas is not so much about opening our presents, but opening our hearts”

Janice Maeditere