What a week!

Kia ora everyone,

We have had another great week at Christchurch East with a lot happening around the school.

It was great to see so many parents coming out during the week to the 3 Way Learning Conferences. The staff and students have put a lot of work into the Learning Journals, Reports and preparing for the 3 Way Learning Conferences. I am really enjoying seeing the continued progress our students show sharing their learning with others. Hearing students owning and talking about their learning is what the C+O+O+L Factor at Christchurch East School is all about.

It was great to get out to Winter Sports this afternoon with our team three students. A lot of our teams have been promoted to higher grades which is exciting.

I would also like to update you all about some additional precautions we have taken with our emergency evacuation procedures. We are very much aware after September, February and June that in the case of an evacuation we may be outside for a considerable time. While we still would encourage parents to ensure students bring and wear clothing appropriate for the winter weather each day, as a school we have purchased a number of tarpaulins and survival blankets to assist us in an unfortunate event. A big thank you to Adelma Matthews our Deputy Principal who has made this all happen in a very quick and efficient manner.

Finally I would like to thank the number of parents that have passed on so many positive comments about the great team we have at Christchurch East. I would definitely agree, recent events have really confirmed the calibre of the teachers and staff we have at Christchurch East. They are both amazing people and professionals who do the very best for all of our students.

I hope everyone enjoyed the Lego, take care and enjoy the weekend.

Mike