A Note from Graeme Budler, Executive Principal

Dear KingsWay Community,

I trust that you get to enjoy a well-deserved break from teaching this afternoon. I think lockdowns take parent partnership to another level. I want to encourage those of you who are struggling to teach your children. Teachers and I include myself in this bracket, often find it challenging teaching our children. I suggest that you don't try and change the world in the few weeks that you have the role as teacher, but instead offer support when required and maintain relationships.

We learnt from the last lockdown that we can expedite learning when students return, so no need to panic.

I look forward to connecting with the live wellbeing broadcast tomorrow night.

God bless,

Graeme Budler
Executive Principal

Well-being During Lockdown

Join us at 7.30 pm on Thursday 26 August for a live 'Wellbeing Special' broadcast. Hosted by Cherie Wallace (Head of Counselling) and Chris Martin (AP Hauora/Wellbeing), the Wellbeing Special is a chance for you to understand your wellbeing through a Christian lens and ask questions of our expert panel. Our panel includes:

• Cherie Wallace (Head of Counselling)

• Su Fenwick (Counsellor – Primary Years)

• Vanessa Gateman (Kahui Ako and Director at the 'You Are' Charitable Trust)

• To watch the Wellbeing Special be online at 7.30 pm on Thursday using THIS LINK for access.

Primary School:

We are here to support you with your child's learning. Would you please email your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns about the Home Learning provided?

Middle School:

No update.

Senior School:

Students have been successfully learning online for almost a week now with good success. Our Senior School Deans are following up with any students who may have missed sessions with their teachers.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership with us as we navigate these unique times.