Please read the following parent notices for the Junior Campus.

The “Talk-About-It” teacher (aka Junior Campus Counsellor) Su Fenwick writes:

Attention and support for students encountering challenges has been the traditional focus for Counselling in schools. However, at KingsWay our focus is broadened to ensure that children are supported in ways to flourish as well as in building resilience, self-value and empathy for others.

Within the conversations between your child and the Talk-About-It teacher, the focus is as much about recognising and validating strengths as it is about the challenges or worries they may have. As each child experiences themselves as valued they can, in turn, value others.

Friendship difficulties can be a common topic of conversation as our children negotiate their social world. Our children learn the value of being a good friend, what being a good friend looks like and why this is important.

Resilience building is a key area of growth for children. Building a Growth Mindset perspective, further developing gratitude and deepening positive values are foundational intentions in all conversations in the ‘Chatterbox’ (Counselling Room).

Having a proactive approach rather than being reactive, gives an opportunity for learning and developing actions and values that align with each child’s developmental stage. To this end, Su will be talking to class groups as well as to individuals, small groups, parents, and teachers.

Su is hoping to begin regular parent meet-up times in the near future. These will explore parenting challenges and topics of interest. A combination of scheduled discussions around a specific topic or book will be balanced with some more informal ‘drop-in’ times. These times and topics will be advertised through the weekly newsletter.

Teacher Strike Day - Wednesday 29 May

The Teacher Strike Day is scheduled for next Wednesday, 29 May. Children do not come to school this day. Skids will be providing a kids programme on this day. For more information contact sKids: Kingsway@skids.co.nz or visit www.skids.co.nz.

Primary Parent Meeting 

The Primary Parent Meeting will take place next Thursday, 30 May at 7pm in the Totara Studio (lower studio).

Queen's Birthday Public Holiday and Early Finish

School will finish early at 2pm on Friday, 31 May due to the Queens' Birthday weekend. KingsWay school will be closed on Monday 3 June as it is the Queen's Birthday public holiday. 

BUSES: Bayes buses will be taking children home from 2.15pm. Please note, children travelling home on a Bayes bus will be arriving home early. Children travelling home on a Ritchies bus will remain in the Junior Campus foyer until 3pm. Ritchies bus children will be transported to Longmore Lane to connect with their bus to travel home from 3pm.

Teacher ONLY DAY - Tuesday 4 June

There will be a Teacher Only Day on Tuesday, 4 June. Children do not come to school this day. Skids will be providing a kids programme on this day. For more information contact sKids: Kingsway@skids.co.nz or visit www.skids.co.nz.

Primary Sharing Assemblies Term 2:

All Primary students will attend a Sharing Assembly in the Junior Campus hall fortnightly, on Friday afternoons from 2.25pm - 3pm. Parents are welcome to attend these assemblies.

Dates:

• Week 4: Friday 24 May – Lead by Mrs Jayne Charles

• Week 6: Friday 7 June – Lead by Mrs Nikki Buys
  

• Week 8: Friday 21 June – Lead by Miss Angela Hillman
  

• Week 10: Friday 5 July – No Assembly (Teacher Only Day)
  

Activity Costs

A big reminder about outstanding Activity Costs please! 

The activities the children take part in are an important aspect of their education and are carefully chosen to make their learning experiences interesting and fun. Please appreciate that there are costs involved in ensuring these activities are successfully run.

Please make payment for the outstanding amounts as soon as possible, either by cheque (Kingsway School), cash, Eftpos at the Junior School office or by paying directly into the Junior School account: 12 3084 0192348 53 (clearly stating ‘student’s name’ and ‘Activity Fee’).

Parenting Tool Box

Karen Schischka (parent at the Junior Campus) will be co-facilitating a Toolbox parenting course with the Deputy Principal from Gulf Harbour School - Fiona Southgate. It is the 'Primary Years' course and will be held at Gulf Harbour School. The course will run for 6 weeks starting on Tuesday, 28 May from 6:30-8:30pm. Childcare is available if needed.

Please see the pdf attachment at the base of this newsletter.

Year 5 & 6 HBC Football Zone Day

Expressions of interest close tomorrow - Friday 24 May

If your child is in Year 5 & 6 and keen to represent KingsWay at the upcoming local Football Zone Day, please express your interest by emailing Raelene.Beguely@kingsway.school.nz by Friday 24th May (tomorrow).
Please note: this is to express interest in taking part, sending an email does not mean that your child is registered to play. Invitations to register will be sent out next week.

Year 3-6 Rippa Rugby

Expressions of interest close on Friday, 31 May

If your child is in Year 5 & 6 and keen to represent KingsWay at the upcoming local Rippa Rugby Days, please express your interest by emailing Raelene.Beguely@kingsway.school.nz by Friday 31st May.

Please note: this is to express interest in taking part, sending an email does not mean that your child is registered to play. Invitations to register will be sent out the following week.

God's Closet

God's Closet offers a ‘free of charge’ kid's clothing and shoe service for Christian families who are financially struggling. The kid’s ages included at God’s Closet is: 0–16 years and is limited to clothing and shoes as these costs are a major financial strain on families when money is already stretched.

To donate very good quality kids clothes and shoes, please either drop them off in the God’s Closet drop-off box at the Junior Campus foyer, or click the email button on the God’s Closet Facebook page.

If your, or another Christian family you know is struggling to make ends meet, please contact Meg on the Facebook page for support: CLICK HERE

Marzipan Drama at KingsWay School

Guess what? Marrzipan Drama are running awesome confidence building sessions through drama at KingsWay School!

Marrzipan have gained a huge reputation in New Zealand for the development of shy children, especially those with anxiety, autism and selective mutism. Saying that this is a class for the super crazy and dramatic types too, as we focus on positive leadership and social skills. Our classes focus on inner and outer self-confidence and are super fun and exciting for children. Parents are kept up to date with weekly emails about what’s been covered in class and why, as well as what you can work on at home. We have two awesome showcases at the end of every term too, so you can see your child’s development first hand.

Classes will be running on Monday lunchtimes in the Totara Green Room at Kingsway. Spaces for our Trial Classes start date this term is limited, so please get in touch via our website to secure your child’s space, or call our superstar Office Team to give you the lowdown on why your child simply MUST give it a go. Head to www.marrzipandrama.co.nz and click REGISTER or call 027 217 0693. Please see our pdf at the base of this newsletter. See you there!

KingsWay School Spanish Club

Please click on the pdf attached below for further information.

BoostEd

Helping children who find it challenging, to focus, think and learn. Please see the attached pdf below for further information.

Educ-Eight - The Write Reading Company

Please see the attached pdf below. 

KUMON

KUMON are pleased to inform that Kumon Silverdale will be offering a FREE TRIAL for two weeks of English and Maths tuition in May. Please open the pdf attached below. 

Thinking Caps

Please see the image attached below.

Football Fundamentals Programme

Please see the attached pdf below.

Kelly Sport

Please see the attached pdf below.

Bricks for Kids

Please see the attached pdf below.
 CLICK HERE for the website link.

HBC Football Club - Term 2

Please see the attached pdf below.

Spanish Lessons

Have you always wanted to learn another language? We're now offering Spanish lessons at an affordable price!
Learn from a native Spanish teacher for ONLY $15 per lesson. Lessons are held at KingsWay School. 
Please contact Cristina on 021 073 4528.