Junior Secondary Newsletter

KingsWay School — April 5th, 2023

Week 10, Term 1

Full School Notices

All parents/caregivers please read the link above.

All Sport Notices - no notices this week

Junior Secondary Notices

Message from Paul Miller - Head of Junior Secondary

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whānau,

What a term it has been!

With the intense weather events, stop start beginning, and the strikes, we have had many opportunities for the students to grow in their ability to be adaptable and resilient. I am proud of the way our Junior Secondary students have been gracious and kind throughout it all. They are a connected group of students who think of others. They are all growing in their academic abilities, and it was a pleasure to celebrate their progress in the Parent Teacher Conferences. Thank you for making yourselves available for these important discussions.

As we head into the break and into Easter, I pray that the Lord’s rest, earned through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, will be upon you and your whānau. May you encounter Christ in new ways as we celebrate His victory. Please be safe and well these holidays. Thank you for your support and prayers this term. We look forward to next term and all it has to offer.

Ngā mihi

Paul Miller
Head of Junior Secondary

Maker Space

Unique within KingsWay School we have established a Maker Space. Maker Spaces are collaborative spaces where our Year 10s can create, tinker, invent and learn by making. They are characterized by hands-on learning opportunities where students can explore materials and resources to make projects. We have purchased a 3D Printer, Lazer cutter and a vinyl cutter for this space. To further complete this area we need beads, iceblock sticks, match sticks, felts, plaster of paris, wall paper glue, modelling clay, cardboard, vinyl, craft knvies etc. We also have sewing machines but need thread and fabric rolls/squares. If you have any unused craft items that you would like to donate to this space, it would be gratefully received. Please contact Sarah Lynne with any items you think may be of use.

Permission Forms

✍ ACTION REQUIRED: In Term 2 we have our Year 10 Rainbows End Trip. Please fill in the Year 10 Rainbows End Trip Permission Form

✍ ACTION REQUIRED: Local Area Blanket Permission Form

Middle Years Wellbeing - Deans

We are made in the image of God. Within each one of our students, we see immense potential. Potential for them to be shaped into the likeness of Christ, who served others and poured out his life for the honour of His Father. We love your sons and daughters. Our prayer is that we can, in partnership with whānau, support these wonderful students to allow their hearts to draw close to God and be like him. Thank you for your support this term. May you have a blessed Easter.

Upcoming Dates

Friday, 7 April: Good Friday - Public Holiday

Term 2

Monday, 24 April: Staff Only Day
Tuesday, 25 April: Anzac Day - Public Holiday
Wednesday, 26 April: Term 2 classes begin
Monday 15 May: Rainbows End Trip

Junior Secondary Contacts

Head of Junior Secondary: Paul Miller
Junior Secondary Administrator: Sarah Lynne

Junior Secondary Teachers