A Note from Jordan Barley

Tena koutou,

Reflecting on our recent stint at home, I thought about how we, as Primary parents, engage with our children. My wife and I have three children this year at Primary. Through the recent lockdown, getting the balance right, at times became a real challenge. I found that as a parent, ‘task vs fun’ as a family became a tension. We found that the more we focussed on work/school specific task time, the more we would need to make sure we created space for intentional family time, fun and making shared memories. Paul the Apostle encourages us in Ephesians 5:15-17. He says:

"So be very careful how you live. Do not live like people who aren’t wise. Live like people who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity [or moment]. The days are evil. So don’t be foolish [and miss the moment]. Instead, understand what the Lord wants."

When we make time (Chronos time) and embrace moments (Kairos time), we are better able to be present and make the best of the time we have with our children. They watch us. They see us, in the way we role-model our responses and reactions in times of uncertainty or change. They relish opportunity for that quality time we intentionally carve out for them. They learn from us as we choose to set routines in place (for them and us) to get the tasks done. Although as parents we don’t always get it right, when we prioritise what is important, I believe that is what Paul was referring to as a wise approach to life. We want to thank you for your response and support of your children and their home learning through the recent lockdown period. We know parenting is not always easy, but we encourage you to intentionally create time to spend with your children, just enjoying being a family.

Naku iti noa,

Jordan Barley
Assistant Head of Primary

Primary Notices

Junior Campus Mihi Whakatau

On Monday 15 March there will be a Mihi Whakatau in the Junior Campus Hall from 2.15pm, where we will be welcoming our new staff and students to KingsWay Primary.

Family Fun Night and New Parent Welcome

On Tuesday 23 March from 5-8pm is our PTA Family Fun Night and New Parent Weclome held at the Senior Campus Field. There will be free sausages or bring your own dinner and picnic rug. Drinks will be for sale. This Family Fun night is a great chance to catch up with old friends and an opportunity to make new ones. Put this date in your calendar and come along and have some fun, food and friendship!
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Grandparents Morning at the Junior Campus

On Wednesday 24 March all Grandparents’ of Primary Students are invited to our Grandparents’ morning at the Junior Campus.

To bless our lovely Grandparents at our Grandparents’ morning, the PTA is asking each family to bring to school one baked item on a disposable plate.

Year 1-3 - please bring savoury items e.g sushi, sausage rolls, fruit, cheese and crackers etc.

Year 4-6 - please bring sweet items e.g biscuits, cakes, slice, muffins etc.

Only ONE item is needed per family and if you have children in other year groups, you can decide which item you wish to send along. If you are gluten free, please send along a gluten free item clearly labelled. Food is to be dropped off at the staffroom before school.

We are also looking for parents to help for the morning. Help is needed from 9am in the Junior Campus staffroom to cut and plate food, refill jugs, get rid of rubbish etc. If you can help, please email Jenny Harvey: jenny.harvey@kingsway.school.nz

Thank you for your support!

Book Fair - Postponed

Unfortunately, we are not able to run the Book Fair on the same day as the Grandparents' Day. We are investigating an alternative week.

Easter Assembly

On Monday 29 March a special Easter Assembly will be held in the Junior Campus Hall at 2.20pm. Parents are welcome to attend.

Perceptual Motor Programme (PMP) – looking for volunteers

For our PMP programmes to run successfully, we require parent help. To volunteer to help with our PMP programme please email Charlene van Vuuren, our KingsWay PMP teacher: Charlene.vanvuuren@kingsway.school.nz

Summer Sports Photos

Y1-6 Summer Sports Photos on Tuesday 16 March. If your child has been in a Summer Sport’s team at KingsWay please remember to pack their sports uniform this day for their Sports photo.

Portrait and Class Photos

On Wednesday 7 April our Primary Year 1-6 students will have their Portrait and Class Photos taken.

Activity Costs

Please note that Activity Costs are now due for Primary School students. If you haven’t yet paid your child’s activity costs, please attend to this as soon as possible. Activity costs cover extra costs that occur throughout the year e.g. class trips, workbooks, swimming and visiting performers. CLICK HERE for the website link.

HBC Swimming Zone Day - March 25th

If your child would like to represent KingsWay at the upcoming HBC Swimming Zone Day, please send official times (or times taken by a squad coach) in freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke - all 25m (one length) - to Raelene.Beguely@kingsway.school.nz by Monday 15th March. If you have any other questions, please also email.

Ultimate Frisbee (Year 5 & 6) - March 11th

Unfortunately, due to the recent Covid disruption and being at level 2, this event has been cancelled. In the event of a postponement date, I will contact those children who have expressed interest.

Weetbix Tryathlon 2021 - CANCELLED

Due to the uncertainty around Covid and alert levels, the decision has been made to cancel this year's Weetbix Tryathlon event. This will be sad and disappointing news for many as last year also did not go ahead. However, there will be a TRY DIY option so that participants can still receive their medal. If you have already registered, please check your email for more details on this.

Primary Netball (Year 1-2)

Expressions of Interest due by Friday 19th March

If your child is in Years 1 or 2 and is interested in learning to play netball this year, please email Raelene.Beguely@kingsway.school.nz as an expression of interest. Games/sessions will take place on Saturday mornings at the HBC Netball Centre in Manly. We are gauging interest initially before deciding whether to offer it or not. If there is enough interest, we will contact you with registration information.

Primary Netball (Year 3 -6)

Registrations are open for any Year 3 - 6 students who would like to play Netball for KingsWay this year. We are still awaiting final details on costs from the Netball Centre. Details are on the website here:

https://www.kingsway.school.nz/co-curricular/sport/sports-at-kingsway/netball-years-3-6

Parents of Prayer

We welcome all parents who would like to join our friendly Parent Prayer group to pray for our Primary School on Tuesdays at 9am in the Junior Campus staff room.

Healthy Lunchboxes Workshop

Paula Southworth is a University qualified Nutritionist with a passion for cooking. Paula is running a Healthy Lunchboxes Workshop on Thursday 18 March (7pm – 8.30pm), in the Staff room on the Senior Campus for those who are interested in learning how to make some delicious, nutritious lunchbox options. Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxed, informal evening. No cooking skills required, just sit back, watch and enjoy tasting all the yummy recipes! They are all quick and easy to make and are good for adult or children’s lunches. Plaese see the pdf attached to the bottom of this article.

Book early to save your spot - email me paula@nutritionsense.co.nz.

Extra Activities

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R&B Music Tuition at the Junior Campus

Please see the pdf link below.

Beach Football

Please see the pdf link below.

Kelly Sports

Please see the link below.

Chess

Please see the link below.

Thinking Caps

Please see the link below.

KUMON

Please see the link below.

Hear Say

Please see the link below.

Football Fundamentals

Please see the link below.