Newsletter No.2 - April 2025
- admin41969
- Apr 10
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 10
Kia Ora Whānau and Families,
Well, it has been a whirlwind of a first term so far, as we have farewelled our beloved Denise who has done such an amazing job for 16 years; being a wonderful example, and an inspiring leader here at Kidzway. We may be able to get her back to relieve from time to time; we are keen to not let her go completely! I am entrusted with the role of head teacher for the next few months, and will endeavour, with help from our wonderful staff, to fill the role. We welcome Olivia Bradley who will be on the floor Mondays and Tuesdays during this time.
Ka Kite, Michelle Nicol (acting Head Teacher,) Alison Sim (Curriculum Leader,) Sally Beattie, Olivia Bradley, Fiona Dawson, Vanessa Thomas (Teachers,) Manja Hellewell (Administrator)
Fathers’ / Special Persons’ Night
This was held on 19th of March, and we had a small but enthusiastic turn out of whānau. The night was a success, and it is always wonderful to see parents, uncles, grandparents, and wider whānau having a look around KidzWay (sometimes for the first time,) playing games, sharing kai, and having fun with their tamariki.
Events coming up
Come along and join us in our Easter celebrations on the 17th of April at 2pm! It will be held here at KidzWay with some songs, the Easter story, an Easter egg hunt and followed by a shared afternoon tea. (Please bring a plate to share plus a list of ingredients. Please NO marshmallows, nuts, cheerios/sausages. Thank you!)
This year’s Quiz Night for KidzWay at the Town and Country Club is on the 26th May at 7.30pm. This is an annual fundraising event that helps us to buy resources for the centre. Please support us by attending, or if you are unable to make it drop off a donation for the raffle table (e.g. baking the day before or on the day.) Your support would be much appreciated!
Celebrations at KidzWay
On the 8th April, KidzWay reached another milestone: we turned 17; my how the time has flown by. We look forward to many more years of celebrations as we continue to provide quality care and education in West Otago.
New Project
KidzWay is looking to revamp our sensory garden area in the far corner of the playground. We would love to hear your ideas for this area. Thank you to Roz Smith for the donation of a tumbling compost bin which will replace our current open bin.
Thank You…
To Luke Kane, who turned up for our working bee, Olivia Bradley and husband, Shaun, for water blasting the concrete area, and cleaning the plastic curtains. Thanks to Caitlyn Barclay for cutting back and cleaning up the flaxes/weeding in our wild area!! Your help is much appreciated to keep KidzWay looking good and safe for your tamariki. There are still some jobs out on the notice board, if anyone has some time to come and do them!
T H A N K S S O M U C H
General News and Reminders.
With a change of seasons please make sure your child has appropriate clothing and changes of clothes. Thank you for being so awesome at putting up your child's name, so they can hang up clothes on the right hook!
Big shout out to parents who are on time for Ngahere Explorers in the morning. This helps us all to get going by 9 o'clock and to get as much adventuring in as we can!
Dates for your Calendar
Thursday 17 April: Easter celebrations at KidzWay. Starts at 2pm. Shared Kai.
Friday 18 April: Good Friday - KidzWay is CLOSED
Monday 21 April: Easter Monday - KidzWay is CLOSED
Friday 25 April: ANZAC Day- KidzWay is CLOSED
Tuesday 29 April: Ngahere Explorers starts for our Tuesday 4-year-olds during term 2
Monday 26 May: KidzWay Quiz Night @ WOT&C Club. Starts at 7.30pm. Please bring raffles.
Monday 2 June: King’s Birthday - KidzWay is CLOSED
Friday 6 June: KidzWay Lantern Festival. Starts at 5.30pm
Thursday 19 June: Matariki Celebrations at WOCC
Friday 20 June: Matariki - KidzWay is CLOSED
"Children will not remember you for the material things you provided, but for the feeling that you cherished them”
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