Primary School Notices
A Note from Jenny Harvey
Dear Parents
Our return to school this week, accompanied by glorious autumn sunshine and mild weather, made for perfect conditions in which to reconnect with your children!
It was really lovely to walk through the Studios that are, once again, abuzz with the sounds of children! It was almost surreal as if we had pushed ‘pause’ for a little while and then ‘play’ again, as the children settled into their routines so quickly. It did not feel like 7 weeks had passed since we were all last together.
So many of the teachers commented to me on how well the students had done in their Home Learning and how happy they seemed to be back at school and seeing their classmates.
We were delighted to welcome our Term 2 ‘New Entrants’ to school this week. These little 5-year-olds all started school at home during the lockdown, so it was lovely for them to meet their teacher face to face, put on their school uniforms for the first time and participate in real school experiences! We welcome their families and whanau into our school and trust that you will soon feel part of our KingsWay Community.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the parents for supporting us as we transitioned back on to the Junior Campus, by either using the KWS App or by staying off-site and encouraging your children to walk in and out of school on their own. The children are coping beautifully and I am certain that a couple of them are actually growing an inch or two taller in the process!
We intend to maintain our present protocols while operating the school at Alert Level 2. Mr Graeme Budler (Executive Principal) will communicate with the Parent Body any changes or updates in this regard.
I roto i ngā mahi ki te Atua’
Jenny Harvey
Head of Junior School
Junior Campus Notices
Junior Campus Assemblies
A reminder that there will be no assemblies until further notice.
Health Centre Notice
Parents/caregivers are reminded to please keep their children home if they are not well. This is a Ministry of Education requirement.
Parents/caregivers, whose children come to school with a heavy cold, sore throat or flu-like illness, will be contacted and asked to take their child home.
Please practise and reinforce the following at home with your children:
- Frequent hand washing with soap and water and drying hands well or using hand sanitiser.
- Coughing or sneezing into a tissue and disposing of the tissue in a bin.
- Coughing into the elbow.
- Washing hands after coughing, sneezing and blowing the nose.
Extra Activities
SKIDS after school programme - CLICK HERE for further information.
CHESS
Playing chess develops self-confidence, concentration and problem-solving skills.
We are really pleased to start a Chess Coaching Programme at our school and look forward to bringing the excitement, competition and educational benefits of chess to our children.
Why Chess?
- Improve concentration and focus
- Develop important life skills – fair play and decision making
- Tactical & Strategic thinking
- Prepare for Chess Tournaments against other schools
- Develop a love of chess, of learning and of thinking
What happens in a Chess Power Coaching Programme?
Each session starts with a formal lesson; all players will learn a new strategy, idea or skill each week. Then they put those skills into practice with activities and games. All games are monitored and supervised by the coach who provides individual feedback along the way.
Throughout the programme, we reward kids that do well and encourage and support kids that are struggling. At the completion of the programme, we recognise each child with a certificate based on their performance.
Visit our website, www.chesspower.co.nz and click Parents Centre.
CLASS DETAILS
This is 7 weeks chess coaching program running on Thursdays from 21 May 2020 till 2 July 2020 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. The fee will be $115/student for the term. The sessions will be held in the Staffroom at the Junior Campus.
If the program is successful a new full 10-week program will be made available for Term 3.
REGISTRATION
If your child would like to be part of this please visit our website. Both registration and payment can be done online.
READING EGGS
Online reading Programme: $30
Reading Eggs is an excellent programme for helping children improve their reading skills. Subscription is $30 for the year. If you would like your child to participate in this programme, please make payment as soon as possible. We will provide you with a username and password.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Electronic payments:
To be paid into the Kingsway Primary School Account – 12 3084 0192348 53
Reference format: SURNAME, FIRST NAME, CLASS & REGGS
2. Eftpos – available Junior Campus Reception
R&B Music Tuition at the Junior Campus
Marzipan Drama
Marrzipan Drama is running a special DISCOUNTED short term for the rest of Term 2! Students will get to explore different scripts, choose their favourite, audition and be cast as a character, and then record a MOVIE TRAILER for the play. A digital copy will be sent to parents so you can celebrate your child’s achievements by watching it at home with them.
Marrzipan Drama is a safe space where children are encouraged to learn at their own pace and come out of their shell when they are ready, with the guidance of our wonderful, fun and supportive Marrzipan teachers.
Check out our website for more info or to book a trial class marrzipandrama.co.nz
Football FUNdamentals
Kelly Sports
Hear Say
Thinking Caps In-School Maths
Want your child to learn their times tables off by heart? We can help!
We offer in-school lessons here at KingsWay School.
Lessons are in small groups and this term we are focusing on multiplication and division.
For more information, please visit www.thinkingcaps.co.nz
KUMON
