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Enthusiastic Cross Country runners!
 
Photo by Melanie Van Rooyen

Year 9 Newsletter

Melanie Van Rooyen —

Week 3, Term 2

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whānau,

What a great week we've had! We're so thankful that the weather held out for Cross Country. It was a delight to see so many of the Year 9s running alongside and cheering the younger runners on and then running their own race later on in the day. We are so proud of the many Year 9 students who showed grit during their race. Congratulations to Zoe Wilson and Ben Pedersen for winning the Year 9 race.

Year 9 students celebrated Culture Day on Wednesday. Chloe MacKenzie (9RGO) wrote the following about the day: "There was a wide range of Māori based activities that was suitable for nearly everyone. Every activity not only was fun, but it had a meaning behind it. For example, traditionally the Rākau sticks were used to increase alertness and dexterity among boys and men. We played various games, such as Ki o Rahi, Poi Raku and Kilikiti, we made Poi, did a flax weaving activity and worked on our Pepeha. Overall Cultural day was a great, and I hope to see more in the future." 

We are looking forward to Mathex/Biblex on Thursday, 18 May.  This is always a fun-filled evening with fierce competition between the classes. Parents are welcome to come along to support their children and to volunteer to be part of the parent team!

Industrial Action Teachers’ Strikes: Tuesday, 16 May - Year 9
We can remain open for instruction for Year 9 on Tuesday. This means all of KingsWay School will be open on this day. Please see the Full School Notices for more details.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Thursday, 18 May: Year 7 - 10 Mathex / Biblex
  • Friday, 19 May: International Festival / Mufti Day
  • Thursday, 25 May: 9ODP Bouldering Trip
  • Wednesday, 31 May: Lockdown Practice Drill
  • Friday, 2 June: 2:00 pm Finish
  • Monday, 5 June: King's Birthday - Public Holiday

Notices:

A reminder that students are expected to be following the uniform guidelines at all times. 

Option Subject Trips

If your child is taking an option subject this semester that has a trip, please complete the trip permission form by the due date. Payment of trip costs is required BEFORE the event.

9ODP (Outdoor Pursuits) - Bouldering Trip

Date: Thursday, 25 May
CLICK HERE for trip information and to complete the permission form - due Thursday, 18 May.

9PES (Physical Education Studies) - SnowPlanet Trip

Date: Tuesday, 13 June
CLICK HERE for trip information and to complete the permission form - due Friday, 2 June

9SPA (Spanish) - Mexicali Fresh Trip

Date: Tuesday, 13 June
CLICK HERE for trip information and to complete the permission form - due Friday, 2 June

Year 9 Homework

  • Memory Verse
  • Education Perfect:
    •  Mathematics task
    •  English task

Year 9 assessment roster for Term 2: The details are posted onto Google Classroom.

Next Week's Memory Verse:

“If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?” Matthew 5: 46 - 47

Ngā mihi

Blessings,

Year 9 Teachers