Here's something that just came through which may be of interest/use to whanau:
On 24th and 25th March qualified healthcare practitioners are giving FREE 30-minute stress relief sessions at the Geo Dome. This event is called 'Heal Christchurch' and is targetted to supporting people with ongoing effects from the earthquakes. It looks well worth checking out. You can event book an appointment here...
Here is a lovely email received recently which we've shared with the children...
Hello Mr Clarke,
I am the Commanding Officer of the New Zealand Defence contingent serving in Bamian, Afghanistan.
A few days ago we received xmas cards that had been made by students from your school. Unfortunately these were significantly delayed through the mail system.
The cards are fanastic. So much effort has obviously gone into them by the students. It was a wonderful and much appreciated gesture that you, your staff and the children made. Please accept our gratitude and pass on our thanks to all concerned; the staff and children. We were humbled by such thoughtfulness.
All the very best to your school for 2012.
Kind regards
Brett Wellington
Lieutenant Colonel
NZ PRT
BAMIAN
AFGHANISTAN
Here are the registration, medical and brochures for the Taumutu Easter Weekend wananga
We had two of our boys attend the last wananga and they had a fantastic time!
Here is the transcript of an email we received today:
Kia ora, On Friday I was the marshal at the point where the bike leg transitioned to the run leg. A girl in an individual race was coming last by a significant amount. Some of your students were sitting nearby so I asked the group if there was someone who would run with her to keep her going, keep her spirits up. I didn’t expect 3 very willing volunteers.
Hannah and Finlay ran and caught up with her, and saw her to the finish. They significantly changed the way that girl felt about herself and the triathlon. Please pass on to their my very genuine and heartfelt thanks. A younger boy (Harley) also readily offered to help. Please also pass on to him my thanks.
Later that afternoon, the runners for the team event marshalled at my station. I enjoyed the company of the boy (Maka) in your Senior team. He was charming, polite and lots of fun. He must be an excellent role model for your other students.
What a fabulous school Burnham must be to produce such excellent citizens. Whatever you’re doing, you are certainly getting it right. Nga mihi, Clare Edwards, teacher years 6/7/8, Broadfield School.
Tēnā koutou whanau and friends of Burnham School. I come from Ōtautahi/Christchurch and most recently have worked at Fendalton School. I've been an educator for 14 years and have a wide range of experience. 
