Year 1 Newsletter
Week 2, Term 1
Kia ora koutou Whānau,
We have started off this term with much excitement and enthusiasm in getting to know each other and the teachers. The students engaged in fun team-building activities and collaborated to find hidden objects during our Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt activity.
The students also worked together in teams - building sandcastles, passing the hula-hoop through from one friend to another without breaking the chain and playing 'the floor is lava'.
Additionally, we have also been exploring our learning space and enjoyed immersing ourselves in self-selected activities.
Our school value this term is “All People”. At KingsWay School, we value all people and respect others. Our Special Character Guidelines state, "inspired by the love of God, we value and treat ourselves and others with respect and consideration, recognising that we are all created in God’s image and are deeply loved by God”.
We are super excited to launch our Little Learners Love Literacy programme and look forward to seeing all students actively engaging in their learning this year and making remarkable progress.
More details of our Reading, Writing and Maths programme will be shared at our upcoming Parents Evening in early March.
Na manaakitanga me nga mihi
Key Information
- Please see a copy of our Start of School letter attached at the bottom of this newsletter. Click on this link to view our 2023 Primary Orientation Booklet. These have key information regarding school life on the Junior Campus.
- We would also appreciate it if you could complete this Getting To Know Your Child Form 2023 at your earliest convenience.
- If your child has yet to receive their stationery order, please don't stress and kindly let their class teacher know.
- If you need to purchase items like the Beginner’s Bible, the blue library bag or a clear homework bag, you can purchase these from the school’s office upon returning to school.
- Hats - Terms 1 and 4 are our hat-compulsory terms. Your child may keep their hat at school for convenience.
Please note that our studio has a nut-free policy.
Please ensure all of your child's belongings are clearly named. If your child has lost something, our Lost Property is located in the reception area in the office.
For any absences, please inform the school by emailing absences@kingsway.school.nz or submitting an absence using the School app
Year 0-2 Silverdale Pioneer Village Trip 2023
To enhance our topic learning on Early New Zealand, we have planned a trip to the Silverdale Pioneer Village which will take place on Friday 24th February.
Please could you fill out this form, so your child can take part in this trip.
2023 Silverdale Pioneer Village Permission Form
An information letter is attached at the bottom of this Newsletter.
We would appreciate your prompt response.
Year 1 Supporting Your Child's Learning
The Ministry of Education has produced material with information and tips on getting involved in your child's reading, writing and mathematics learning. Please find the pamphlets attached as PDFs at the bottom of the newsletter. For any questions, please do not hesitate to email their class teacher.
Reminder
Library Day
Please remind your child to bring in their library bag or any issued books on their library days:
- Tuesday: (Mrs Haley's, Mrs Hetrick's and Mrs Brown's classes)
- Friday: (Ms Lin's class)
Home Learning Expectation
All home learning tasks should be done with diligence and consistency.
Homework can be found in your child's Home Learning book or book bag.
For a digital copy, please email your child's teacher.
Memory Verse for Term 1 Week 3: 1John4:19
We love because He loved us first.
Kia manaaki atua koutou (May God bless you all)
Year 0-1 Kaiako