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Year 9 Newsletter

Melanie Van Rooyen —

Week 4, Term 1

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whānau,

It has been wonderful to have a full week on face-to-face learning. Year 9 students have settled into their option subjects and enjoyed their first Wider Learning session.  

Overview of Biblical Studies for Term 1: Students will be unpacking the meaning of Jesus’ words from the Sermon on the Mount. These  are amongst his best-known sayings. They are radical demands for the life of a disciple of Jesus to be noticeably different to the rest of the world. They describe life in a whole different dimension to the way we usually think about it.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Wednesday, 1 March:
    Year 7-8 GRIP Leadership Conference (invited students)
    Whole School Parent Meeting (online) at 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday, 7 March:
    PTA Family Fun Night at 5:00 - 8:00 pm on school field
    PTA New Parents Meeting at 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 8 March: Middle School Top House
  • Thursday, 9 March: ESOL Parent Meeting - 7:00 pm
  • Friday, 10 March: ID/Portrait Photos & Class Photos
  • Monday, 13 March: Year 7 - 9 Equipping Families Evening
  • Tuesday, 14 March: Year 7 - 13 Summer Sport Photos
  • Tuesday, 21 March: 9PES Surfing Trip
  • Thursday, 23 March: Year 9 Ninja World Trip
  • Friday, 24 March: 9ODP Kayak Trip


Notices:

Year 9 Action Ninja World Trip: Matakana Country Park

Thursday, 23 March

Students travel by bus to Action Ninja World, leaving school at 9:00 am and returning to school by 3:00 pm.

Wear: PE gear, sports shoes and socks. KingsWay hat.
Bring:Students and parent helpers bring own water bottle, lunch and a drink.  We'll be outdoors for much of the day, so a hat and sunscreen are essential. 
Parent helpers: we need parent helpers for each class, please indicate on the trip permission form if you are able to assist.

✍ ACTION REQUIRED: Please complete this form by Monday, 13 March - Year 9 Ninja World Trip Permission Form.


Option Subject Trips

If your child is taking one of these option subjects this semester, please complete the trip permission form by the due date. Payment of trip costs is required BEFORE the event.

9PES (Physical Education Studies) - Surfing Trip

Date: Tuesday, 21 March
✍ CLICK HERE for trip information and to complete the permission form - due Friday, 10 March.

9ODP (Outdoor Pursuits) - Kayaking Trip

Date: Friday, 24 March
✍ CLICK HERE for trip information and to complete the permission form - due Friday, 10 March.


Year 9 Homework

  • Memory Verse
  • Education Perfect:
    Mathematics task
    English task

Next Week's Memory Verse:

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."  Matthew 5:9-10 (NIV)


Ngā mihi

Blessings,

Year 9 Teachers