Middle School Events & Trips

The Year 8 Sports Camp is a five-day camp that involves coaching, competition and relationship building for students who show particular skill in a range of sports. Only selected students can apply.

Applications are now open and will close on Sunday, 26 March
YEAR 8 SPORTS CAMP APPLICATION FORM

Camp Information:
The Totara Springs Sports Camp is held during Week 10 of Term 3, and we have the opportunity to send a team of up to 38 students.

The competition level of participating schools is extremely high and attending students are required to participate in a variety of sports, be team players on and off the field and have a high level of self-management. Selections will prioritize our top athletes who display versatility, fitness, self-management and are team players.

Students will be required to wear a watch, be able to tell the time and be on time for all their games. All games at Sports Camp are played in the KingsWay School PE uniform.

Each school presents a “Cheer” at Sports Camp. All students are expected to participate. Cheer practices will take place during Lunch.

Trials will be held in the last two weeks of Term 1 to aid our selection process. All players will be expected to attend training sessions during Terms 2 and 3 to prepare for Sports Camp.  Most training will take place during lunchtime (details to be communicated closer to the time, and once the teams have been selected).

Dates: 18 – 22 September 2023

Cost: $460.00 (special dietary requirements will incur an extra $40.00 surcharge)
Payment will be required by Friday, 1 September 2023.

Refunds: In the case of late withdrawal from the camp due to injury or illness, a partial refund may be available. The amount of the refund will be dependent on the costs incurred in relation to the time of withdrawal. There is no refund if a student leaves camp due to disciplinary action.

Venue: Totara Springs Christian Centre, Matamata

Transport: Bus

Departure: Students meet 7:45am at bus bay in Longmore Lane
NOTE: NO PARKING OR DROP-OFF in Longmore lane or the Silverdale School car park

Return: 3:00pm – pickup will be at Metro Fields parking lot (opposite the Millwater shops).

Parent/Caregiver Helpers:
There are limited spaces available for parent/caregiver helpers (2 male and 2 female). Please indicate on the parent/caregiver helper page of the camp application form if you would like to be considered. Parent/caregivers will be required to assist with team management, duties at camp, and/or scoring/timekeeping of various sports. There is no cost for parent/caregiver helpers and they will be able to travel on the bus with students. Parents/caregivers attending camp will need to complete a police vet form to comply with school policy.

Year 9 students have the opportunity to attend the annual Year 9 camp at Finlay Park. The camp provides students with a memorable, challenging experience and is a fitting way to end their time in Middle School.

Please complete this online Year 9 Camp Indication of Intention form by Friday, 24 June.

Dates: Tuesday, 22 November – Friday, 25 November 2022 (Week 6 of Term 4)

Cost: $425.00 (Special dietary requirements will be extra)

Venue: Finlay Park Adventure Camp (Indoor sleeping facilities and all meals provided)

Activities: Various outdoor adventure activities including: go karting, paintball, glow worms, night games and barn dancing.

Parent/Caregiver Helpers: We will need parent/caregiver help on this camp. If you would like to be a parent/caregiver helper at the camp, please indicate this in the camp indication of intention reply form (link above). Please be aware that camp is very popular with our parents/caregivers and there is a limit to the number we can take. Parents/caregivers attending camp will need to complete a police vet form to comply with school policy.

Payment: All camp costs will need to be paid in full by Monday, 31 October 2022. 

Please click on the link below for the camp gear list.

Year 9 Camp Gear List 2022

The Year 9 Camp Permission & EOTC form will open later in the year.

On Purpose Day

A whole day event which combines goal setting, friendship building and spiritual focusing.
Year 7-8 students: Carey Christian Camp
Year 9 & 13 students: KingsWay School

Day Trips

During most terms excursions are arranged to complement the class programme.

Middle School Cross Country

All Middle School students

Middle School Athletics Day

All Middle School students

Mathex/Biblex

Excellent fun night for students to socialise with one another in a healthy and safe environment.
All Middle School students

Relationship Evenings

These evenings are offered as part of the Health programme and assist parents in educating students in issues relating to the physical and emotional changes of the emerging adolescent.
Year 7, 8 and 9 students/parents – each Year level will be on a different evening.