Please read the following important weekly notices for the Junior Campus.

Term 1 saw the Yr3/4’s stand in awe of God’s amazing creation as they studied volcanoes. In Genesis, the Word tells us that God looked at all that he had made and said IT IS VERY GOOD. Volcanoes are often mentioned for their destructive power, but we know God’s Word to be true. This helped the Yr3/4’s explore volcanoes from God’s perspective, seeing the rich part they play in our lives on this planet!

Our school value for Term 2 is “Personal Faith and Character.” We will be learning more about Maori culture, building our Biblical World View around a well known proverb “He waka eke noa” - a canoe which we are all in, without exception. Although we are all created uniquely - in personality, gifts and talents – we are called to stand as one body in unity in Christ (1 Cor 12). Our school has a rich diversity of cultures. My prayer for our Yr3/4’s is that this topic will grow their faith and character and allow them to celebrate our cultural differences, as we share Christ’s love.

Ka kite

Cindi Meyer

Head of Learning Area Yr3-4 Teacher

Primary Assemblies

Please note there has been a change to Primary Sharing Assemblies, which will now be on Thursday afternoons every fortnight. Please see below for dates.

Primary Sharing Assemblies Term 2: 

This assembly is for all Primary students and will be held fortnightly, in the School Hall from 2.15pm:

• Week 2 - Thursday 10 May
  
• Week 4 - Thursday 24 May – No assembly
  
• Week 6 - Thursday 7 June
  
• Week 8 – Thursday 21 June
  
• Week 10 – Thursday 5 July
  

Parents are welcome to attend Primary Sharing Assemblies.

Studio Assemblies:

Held weekly on Monday mornings at 9am

Studio Worship Assemblies: (NOTE, the day has changed for Term 2)

Studio Worship Assemblies will be held weekly on THURSDAY mornings at 9am

Primary School Winter Uniforms

Term 2 - children are to wear black shoes. Year 1-2 students have the option of black shoes with Velcro. Year 3-6 students must wear black shoes with laces or buckles only. (No sandals worn in Term 2 & 3) Girls must wear white ankle socks or navy blue stockings. Boys are to wear the KingsWay uniform socks.

Uniforms can also be purchased from our Uniform Shop located at the Senior Campus or online through our school website. Please CLICK HERE for the Uniform Shop link and note the open hours for the Uniform Shop during the school holidays.

Activity Fees

A reminder that the Primary Activity Fees are now past the due date. Please ensure payment is made as soon as possible. Activity fees are available on the KingsWay School website. Please click on link below.

http://www.kingsway.school.nz/our-school/primary-school/parent-information/primary-activity-fees

Forms are also available at the Junior Campus office. If you have any queries regarding Activity Fees, please contact Paula Southworth by email paula.southworth@kingsway.school.nz

Special Meeting for New Entrant and Year 1 students

We invite all parents of New Entrant and Year 1 students to attend a meeting in the Junior Campus staff room on Wednesday, 9th May from 2pm to 3pm. Come and spend an hour with Jenny Harvey, Nicky Heyns and Janet Uitzinger, who will share research, strategies and information about how to support your child at home during these critical years of learning. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Observation Survey

In Term 2 our school will be participating in a research project lead by NZCER and the Marie Clay Literacy Trust. The project aims to establish up-to-date statistics about the reading and writing of 5 to 7 year olds in New Zealand. If your child is aged between 5 and 7 years, please read the document attached to this newsletter.

Spanish Lessons

If you are interested in Spanish Lesson held on the KingsWay Junior Campus on Fridays during school hours, please contact Cristina on 021073452, for more information.

After School Dancing

Judith Douche is offering fun, creative dance classes after school at the Junior Campus. Dance classes commence on Thursday, 10 May for Year 3 and 4 girls.

Classes will be held in the Totara Studio from 3.15pm - 4.00pm
Cost is $35
For enrolments text Judith on 027 6715881

PTA Ladies Night

Please donate your pre-loved clothes and accessories for our Ladies Night.
Please CLICK HERE for further information.

Thinking Caps

Please CLICK HERE for the link.

Kumon - Free Trial

Please CLICK HERE for the link.

ESOL - English lessons for adults

Please CLICK HERE for the link.

Kellie Sports

Please CLICK HERE for the link.

Football Fundamentals

Please CLICK HERE for the link.