Tēnā Koutou Katoa - Glentanner Camp - A Great Success

By Sharon Keen | Posted: Tuesday November 9, 2021

Last week the first of two camps had the week based at Glentanner. They had a fabulous time as the photos later in the newsletter will show. Thank you very much to the parents who accompanied them and assisted with transport and to Shona McKenzie and Char Rennie for their organization and making it all possible.

As many of you will be aware there have been new conditions mandated for adults working on school sites with students.  From November 15 all staff, support staff etc who have contact with students must have provided proof of having at least their first COVID-19 vaccination. This will also apply to any parent or whānau member engaging with our students on-site or on a school-organized event.  From January 1 all who are connecting with our students need to provide proof of having had two COVID-19 vaccinations. 

As the end of the year is fast approaching we are looking at ways to continue with many of the events we traditionally hold which celebrate our young people's achievements.  In the next fortnight, we are holding our, 'On Our Way', performance.  This is traditionally held earlier in the year and is an event where we have performances from all our musical, dance and cultural groups.  Unfortunately, we are unable to invite parents and whānau to this and so will live stream or video it.  Closer to the time we will send out an app alert with the details.

The Year 8 leavers formal will go ahead on December 16 here at school.  Parents will be able to drive into the grounds and drop students off but you can not enter the buildings. If you wish to gather on the grounds please be respectful of the social distancing requirements and have on a face covering.

Our Prizegiving Assemblies will be held in our school hall on Thursday 9 December.  Year 7's will be in the morning and Year 8's in the afternoon.  I am sorry but we can not have any parents and whānau on site but this event will be live-streamed. 

We normally have a school Big Day Out, but this year will have a Talent Day at school on December 15.  All classes will be engaged in an activity of choice and there will be a BBQ and Juicy for lunch.  Details will be provided by the classroom teacher closer to the time.

All of the above organisation is assuming there are no changes to levels.  If that occurs we will keep you well informed.

Below is a copy of our new school logo. This will be introduced slowly over the next few years. The following brief outlines the meaning of the design and explains the connection to our name, 'Te Kura Mareko'.

Casebrook Intermediate is a school that caters for the needs of the 21st century emerging adolescent in the northwest of Christchurch. The school has a wide ranging curriculum that is taught in a fast paced progressive learning environment. Learning is diverse, interactive and dynamic.
The school is situated on what was originally an orchard. Prior to this it was part of a pathway that early Māori used on their travels from Kaiapoi to Papanui.
Casebrook Intermediate has three core values that underpin learning. These are Whakaute (Respect), Panakiretanga (Excellence) and Hiringa (Perseverance). Students aspire to be a Casebrook ‘REP’. Their vision is ‘To offer integrated experiences that broaden and enrich the learning of our emerging adolescents.’ This is summed up in the their motto ‘A School of Opportunity’.
The new logo design is based on the beautiful and distinctive tail feather of the huia bird. Te Kura Mareko means ‘the precious feather of the huia’. Students at Casebrook are precious. And just as the huia feather was worn by Māori leaders, it is used here to signify Casebrook Intermediate’s leadership in quality education for the emerging adolescent.
The symbol is split into two sides to represent the Year 7 and 8 year students at the school. The shape of the huia feather emphasises the emerging nature of these students as they enter their teenage years. There are three large koru along with the three smaller koru representing the three core values that support students along the way. The two koru at each junction symbolise the support given to students by staff and whanau as they grow in their learning. The three sets of koru also represent the support that Casebrook Intermediate offers in relation to the physical, emotional and academic needs of the emerging adolescent (their mission). The overall design represents the school’s culturally inclusive environment that caters for a diverse community in the northwest of Christchurch.
It is a modern, formal and professional looking logo design that is versatile in usage both large and small. The logo colour palette reflects the current school colours.
The brand pattern is based on the logo symbol floating in space (like feathers do) and can be used in conjunction with the logo to help develop a consistent brand look.

We continue to be very appreciative of the community support we receive and hope you enjoy the long weekend.

Nāku iti noa

Sharon Keen

Principal