Year 9 Newsletter
Week 1, Term 1
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whānau,
Welcome to Year 9! The focus for Year 9 is "valuing people". Because we love the Lord, we also love others! Since God has loved and valued us so much, He has also called us to love and value one another. John 15:12 says “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” God’s love for us is our motivation now to love others and share God’s love. There are lots of ways to show love for others. We'll be unpacking this beautiful concept during the course of the year.
We look forward to a year of exciting learning, much growth and for many memory-making opportunities.
Enjoy the upcoming long weekend!
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, 6 February: Waitangi Day - Public Holiday
- Tuesday, 7 February:
First Day of School
Year 9 On Purpose Day - onsite at KingsWay - Wednesday, 8 February: Year 9 students bring their devices
- Friday, 10 February: Mihi Whakatau at 10:10 am
- Tuesday, 14 February: ID/Portrait Photos & Class Photos
Notices:
First Day of School and Year 9 On Purpose Day
Date: Tuesday, 7 February
Students need to be onsite from 8:35am. Students will be spending time with their Homeroom teachers in the morning and then will be following an onsite OPD programme. Students to come to school in full summer uniform and bring their PE clothes to get changed into.
Wider Learning
Wider Learning begins on Monday, 20 February, and runs fortnightly.
✍ ACTION REQUIRED: Please refer to the information in the main Middle School newsletter and complete the option form by 3:00 pm on Thursday, 9 February.
Year 9 Homework
- Memory Verse
Next Week's Memory Verse:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:3-4 (NIV)
Ngā mihi
Blessings,
Year 8 Teachers
- 9MVR Mrs Melanie van Rooyen Head of Learning - Year 9
- 9CGR Mr Colin Gray
- 9GSN Mrs Beth Hoffman (Mr Gary Schneider)
- 9MWE Ms Megan Welch
- 9PBA Mr Pierre Barnard
- 9RGO Miss Ruth Gong
- 9YNE Mrs Yvonne Neville