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Just a reminder there is no school next Thursday and Friday, 13th and 14th November. Thursday is a Teacher Only Day and Friday is a public holiday for Canterbury Anniversary.
Please ensure that all internal assessments have been signed. Please see your teacher after your next examination to do this if needed.
Also, after your last exam, please collect and complete your sign out sheet and return all resources ( eg reading books.) loaned by teachers.
If you do not complete the sign out form, you may be charged for items which have not been returned.
As we are preparing to do a stock take, please encourage students in Years 9 and 10 to check their bedrooms carefully for ACS library books that they are not actively engaging with and return them to school.
At last week’s Senior Prizegiving we thanked retiring staff members, Heather Mathieson-Salton and Sharon Bailey. Both have worked at ACS for a number of years, Heather in the office and Sharon as a teacher. We thank them for their service.
Please pray that God would continue to bless our school with the provision of faith-filled staff.
When: Friday, 28th November 2025
Where: Highway One Restaurant, Farmers’ Corner, 12 Longbeach Road
Cost: $45 each
Attire: Smart Casual
Further information has been sent by email to students and caregivers.
Choir, please work hard on the following songs. Remember breathing, word endings and using stomach muscles to support your singing, especially on the high notes.
Its loads of fun taking you and it’s a great hearing you make a joyful noise unto the Lord
Work hard and we’ll perform well.
Primary Choir Performance – Kmart Christmas Tree Lighting
We are excited to share that our Primary Choir has been invited to sing at the lighting of the Kmart Christmas tree on Wednesday, November 19th at 10:00am. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to be part of a special community event.
Students will be transported to and from the venue by the school. The choir will perform 2–3 songs from their current repertoire during the celebration.
Thank you for supporting our choir as they represent our school at this festive occasion!
Year 11 to 13 students will be on examination leave from Monday 3 November.
During this time students are permitted to study at home.
On days when they have an examinations students are expected to:
- arrive at school 30 minutes before the examination starting time.
- wear school uniform
- bring all equipment needed for their examinations. All stationery items must be in a clear plastic bag, not a pencil case. Water bottles are permitted, but must be transparent and not labelled.
On days when they do not have examinations, students are permitted to come to school to study, complete internal standard resubmissions and meet with teachers for examination assistance.
It is recommended that students email their teachers to confirm availability as Year 7 - 10 classes are still running.
Students not attending examinations do not need to wear school uniform.
All senior students must sign in and out of school.
The lost property bin is very full, so please check it if your child has lost anything. It’s located behind the back door of the admin building, and you’re welcome to check it at any time.
7-8 November Duke of Ed Practice trip (select students)
10-12 November Year 10-12 Tramp
13 November Teacher Only Day (no school)
14 November Canterbury Anniversary Day (public holiday)
26 November ChCh Athletics Event (select students)
27-28 November Duke of Ed Qualifying Journey (select students)
5 December ACS Market Day
15 December Year 0-4 Prizegiving 1.30-3.00pm
Year 5-10 Prizegiving 6.30-8.00pm
16 December Fun Day & End of Term 4
2 February 2026 Term 1 starts for Years 0-10
2 & 3 February 2026 Year 11-13 Course Meetings (optional)
4 February 2026 Term 1 starts for Years 11-13
Please see your emails for the Community Notices.
