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Top House was a fun-filled day!
 
Photo by Melanie Van Rooyen

Year 9 Newsletter

Melanie Van Rooyen —

Week 6, Term 1

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whānau,

This past week has been filled with opportunities for learning and student engagement. A few Year 9 students went to a STEM workshop where the students learnt about binary coding and problem solving. Wednesday's Top House was a great day. It was delightful to see the enthusiasm shown for the dress up, students cheering each other on as they participated in the various activities and the competition between the whānau houses. We are proud of the whānau leaders who led with enthusiasm during the chant-offs!

If you haven't already done so, kindly complete the reply slips below. Please complete by Monday, 13 March. 

Overview of Mathematics for Term 1:

Students will be working through Number and Measurement. Opportunities for problem solving and investigation will occur during the lesson.

Concepts covered:

  • Measurement: units and the application of the units, perimeter, area, circumference, volume of circles and polygons.
  • Number: Whole Numbers, Integers, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, 13 March: Year 7 - 9 Equipping Families Evening
  • Tuesday, 14 March: Year 7 - 13 Summer Sport Photos
  • Friday, 17 March: Mufti Day - Tonga Missions
  • Tuesday, 21 March: 9PES Surfing Trip
  • Thursday, 23 March: Year 9 Ninja World Trip
  • Friday, 24 March: 9ODP Kayak Trip
  • Monday, 27 March: Year 9 Market Day
  • Thursday, 30 March:
    Classes finish at 2:00 pm
    Parent Teacher Conferences from 2:30 pm
  • Thursday, 6 April: Last day of Term 1 - 2:00 pm finish
  • Friday, 7 April: Good Friday - Public Holiday

Notices:

Year 9 Action Ninja World Trip: Matakana Country Park

Thursday, 23 March

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

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. Swimsuit and towel (no bikinis). 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.

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 you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."   Matthew 5:11 -12 (NIV)

Ngā mihi

Blessings,

Year 9 Teachers