ACG Sunderland Newsletter - Term 2 - Week 6 - 11 June

In Flanders Fields ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland

ACG SUNDERLAND

WINGS NEWSLETTER Vol 17, Term Two, Week Six, 11 June 2021

Dear Parents and Friends of Sunderland, Firstly, I just want to thank you all for your support of our annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day held last Friday. This celebration was particularly important as we missed last year’s one due to Covid and lockdowns.

This event was our largest ever, with over three hundred people in attendance being wonderfully entertained by our children on stage.

One highlight for me was the Preschool singing their Chinese cat song – with members of the audience singing along too.

After all of the performances, Grandparents and Special Friends then attended classes, often completing craft activities etc.

Morning tea is an important event at Grandparents and Special Friends Day, and this year we had to hose in two venues due to the growth of our school.

I do hope everyone enjoyed the event as much as we did hosting it.

See you all next year, with fingers crossed, the boarders will be open too!

Movie Night – Tonight

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This year’s Whole School Cross Country was held on Wednesday in perfect running conditions. Cool, with a light breeze and the predicted showers did keep away.

The afternoon began with our College House Leaders fronting the warmup with Jump Jam before the first event.

The House relay, which has now become an important sub-race, began first. Then the subsequent age-group races took place. with the entire school racing between 0.5km and 3.00km depending on your age group.

For some, it is the race they have been waiting for all year. For most, however, it just another component of the ‘Sunderland Way’ and everyone does their ‘piece’ of the House competition. Everyone wears their ‘House’ shirt to gain those extra points.

The whole event then concluded with a House Tug of War. The competition was so fierce this year that one of our giant ropes actually snapped!!

Thank you to the organisation team, with Mr Baker the College House Leaders and Sports Council all assisting. Special thanks to Mr Keen, well done.

Thank you to all the parents who attended and made the day so special.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Aspire. Succeed. Respect.

Nathan Villars Campus Principal ACG Sunderland

Value for Next Week

Humility The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

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Primary

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Lower Primary Trophy Omar Chopra, 3MH

Upper Primary Trophy Reuben Jacka, 6SL

Yummy Fruit Company ACG Sunderland is participating in the Yummy Fruit Company sticker collection.

If you shop at your local New World, Pak’n Save and participating Four Square stores, please look for the Yummy Apples. Please purchase either bags with cut-our labels or individual apples with yummy stickers. One cut-out label is worth 10 apple stickers. Place the Yummy stickers on the Sticker Collection sheets in your child’s classroom and place the cut-out labels on the Cut-Out Label Collection Sheets in your child’s classroom.

The Yummy stickers will then be converted into a winning share of $200,000 sports prize pool from DG Sport.

The school can choose the sports gear from a list of DG Sports Packs. Promotion finishes at end of Term Three.

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STUDENTS VOICE

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Grandparents’ Day!!!

Friday, last week was Grandparents Day. Hundreds of Grandparents from different households came into the school to support the Sunderland community.

This day is essential to Sunderland because it is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the important contribution made by grandparents to the well-being and education of children within their family. It is an opportunity for the school to show their gratitude and respect for the older generation, and to honour grandparents.

Many Grandparents would also love to see where their grandchildren grow up, and this is the perfect day for them to finally see for themselves. “It is a chance for Grandparents to come and see the environment that the children are in all day.” said Mrs Cosgrove. “Some Grandparents do not get to drop off their Grandchildren every day, so they can come today to see the school”.

Additionally, it is an ideal day to meet new people and friends. People of varying ages, from year ones to senior citizens, all come together for one event. “It is a great way to mix the generations”, expressed Lily and Helma. The difference in ages gives people a chance to communicate and learn from people with different amounts of experience.

Grandparents are a significant part of a child’s life. In addition to providing childcare, grandparents often also contribute financially to their grandchildren’s well-being. With approximately 30% of grandparents saying they help with money, the financial support of grandparents should not be underestimated either. This day is a good time for grandchildren to reflect on the guidance and wisdom they receive from the older generation, and to show their appreciation.

Many children at our school do not grow up with their Grandparents either. This day gives them the opportunity to communicate and socialise with other grandparents. Especially as multiple classes spent the day doing creative arts and activities, allowing the grandparents to mentor the children with.

By: Anjika Sharma, Year 11

JADE String Quartet We were very fortunate to have the JADE String Quartet visit and perform at our school. All the players in this group are members of the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra.

This was actually their second visit, in the first they worked with our IGCSE Music students with their compositions.

Yesterday was about adding finishing touches and performing the students’ works to the school.

It made for a varied and interesting short concert. There was also time for a “questions and answers” session about what it’s like to be a professional musician.

I’m really grateful to the APO Education outreach for their music mentoring programme. I am also very proud of what our students have been able to accomplish musically.

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STUDENTS VOICE

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Parliamentary Internship The Parliamentary Internship was an eye-opening experience for me.

I went to Parliament with Minister Phil Twyford who is the MP for Te-Atatu and the only minister who does this Internship which is a great opportunity. This Internship allowed me to shadow the minister with his daily schedule like his meeting and, getting a chance to meet different people like Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, Minister Radhakrishnan, Vangelis Vitalis (NZ Chief Trade Negotiator) and many more, to watch House live and to be able to explore the Parliament Building.

This experience also made me think and explore different areas of economics which I am interested to study in University and even different opinions which I may not think of.

Everyone including Phil Twyford and his team was very welcoming and friendly which is nice for me. I am honoured and very grateful to had the chance to do this Internship and I will never forget this.

Tiara Siregar, Year 13

Here was a post that Phil Twyford wrote from my Internship 😊 https://www.facebook.com/182047568518433/posts/4 138732956183188/?d=n

Prism Presents: National Schools Pride Week at ACG Sunderland Next week is National Schools Pride Week, so Prism, a student-led Queer-Straight Alliance, has decided to organise a bake sale to celebrate Pride at Sunderland, and raise money for some awesome charities: Rainbow Youth and InsideOUT Kōaro, who work to educate and support LGBTQIA+ youth throughout the country.

College students can join us on Friday 18 June in the gazebo at lunchtime and grab some delicious baked goods from our Rainbow Bake Sale. With prices ranging from $0.50 to $2.00, remember to bring cash to school so you don’t miss out. We look forward to seeing you there!!

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Beginner Basketball with Coach Nigel Learning the fundamentals of the sport of Basketball • • • • • •

Basic ball-handling Footwork Layups Shooting foundations Defence Rules of the game

Where: ACG Sunderland GYM When: Saturday Mornings starting 12/06 Ages 5years to 10: 9am to 10am Ages 10years plus: 10am to 11am What to bring: Water bottle & own ball if you have one.

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Term Planner

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Week Seven

14 June to 20 June

Value of the Week: Humility

Monday 14 June

9.00am-9.50am Y4CF Streambank Trip, Back of School

10.40am-11.30am Y5WB Streambank Trip, Back of School 12.45pm-3.00pm Y4CF & Y5WB Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu Tuesday 15 June

9.00am-9.50am Y5CW Streambank Trip, Back of School 9.15am-2.00pm Y1 & Y2 Kelly Tarlton Trip 10.40am-11.30am Y6SL Streambank Trip, Back of School

Wednesday 16 June

8.00am-3.15pm College Chess Tournament, Kelston Boys High School 9.20am-11.20am Y2AV & 2SB Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu 12.45pm-1.30pm PRESCHOOL & PRIMARY Parents & Friends Hot Dog Day

Friday 18 June

8.35am-10.40am 1NG, 1NC & 1CS Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu RAIN DATE:

9.00am-12noon Y4CF, Y5WB, Y5CW & Y6SL Streambank Trips 10.10am-12.30pm Y3BR & Y2-3MH Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu 12.45pm-1.30pm College Bake Sale, Back of School

Week Eight

21 June to 27 June

Value of the Week: Accountability

Monday 21 June

8.30am-3.00pm College House Leaders, GRIP Leadership Conference, Vodafone Event 8.30am-3.00pm Y4 to Y6 Chess Tournament, Hobsonville Primary (Selected students) 3.20pm-4.00pm Primary Parents Transition Y1 & Y2 started Term 1 &2. Y1 start Term 3 & 4

Tuesday 22 June

2.20pm-3.00pm Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7 & Y8 IG/AS Music Performance, Auditórium

Wednesday 23 June

9.00am-2.00pm Primary Swimming Carnival, Westwave Pools 12.15pm-2.30pm Y10, IG, AS & A2 Spanish Students Trip, Tasca Newmarket 6.00pm-7.30pm Senior Music Concert, Auditorium

Thursday 24 June

9.00am-3.00pm Y4 to Y6 Basketball Sports Cluster, Trust Stadium

Friday 25 June

10.10am & 1.00pm Primary Scooter Day

Week Nine

28 June to 4 July

Wednesday 30 June

9.00am-2.30pm Y7 & Y8 Norwest Basketball, Trust Arena

Thursday 1 July

2.20pm-3.00pm Primary Citizenship Assembly, Auditorium

Friday 2 July

1.30pm-3.00pm Battle of the Bands, Auditorium

Value of the Week: Mindfulness

3.10pm Reports Home

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Notices Senior Tutorials

Tutorials are offered to students as a means to give extra support and guidance. The key to tutorials is be prepared.

Examples of what you could get help with and what you should bring but not limited to • • • • •

Review past exam questions Specific questions related to the course Practice essays Questions on your coursework Teacher is reviewing a specific area you are not confident in.

The key is being specific, remember staff like it when you are proactive. The tutorial is the opportunity to look closely at the requirements of a piece of work with the guidance of a staff member.

Day Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday Friday

Level

Subject

Time

Location

IGCSE

Mathematics

IGCSE, AS

English literature

IGCSE, AS

Music

12.45 – 1.20 pm 3.15pm -4.00pm 3.30pm – 4.30pm

M03 L14 T07

IGCSE, AS, A2 AS, A2

Physics Business Studies

3:15pm – 4:00pm 3:20pm – 4:00pm

B14 L08

AS IGCSE, AS, A2 IGCSE

Mathematics Chemistry Biology Mathematics

7:30am – 8:30 am 3.15pm -3.45pm 3.15pm -3.45pm

L02 B14 B14

M01 B01 B14 M01 L07 TO1 M03 L02

A2 IGCSE, AS IGCSE A2 IGCSE, AS, A2

Design & Technology

8:00am – 8:20am 12:45pm – 1:25pm 12:45pm – 1:15pm 8:00am – 8:20am 3:15pm - 4:30pm

IGCSE, AS IGCSE AS

Art Mathematics Mathematics

3.10pm – 5:00pm 12.45pm – 1.20pm 12:40 - 1:15 pm

Physical Education Physics Mathematics

ACG Sunderland Students Invoices As I mentioned during January, we moved to a new finance system at the start of the year. The implementation has gone smoothly and we’d like to thank parents who have amended their reference when making payment by bank transfer to the Communication Ref No. A small number of parents have not recognised the noreply-jde@inspirededu.com address that the invoices have been sent from, or have found that the emails have gone direct to junk. If you can please check these points if information is not coming through and, as always, please contact [EMAIL] at [NAME] or [NUMBER] if you have any accounts questions.

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Ground Crew Lenco School Wear Shop

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Sunderland Second-Hand Uniform Shop The shop is open. Please ask at reception for access.

40 Patiki Road Avondale Auckland Tel 09 838 6164 January 2021 Reopen – Thursday 7th Jan Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm Saturday 9.00am – 3.00pm

9 February 2021 Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm Saturday from 9.00am to 1.00pm Closed Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday and Public Holidays As a reminder all school uniform continues to be available for purchase online on our Lenco website https://lenco.space/schoolwear/.

Kids at School Care Kids at School Care operates in G02, Monday to Friday, from 7.00am to 8.20am and 3.10pm to 5.45pm. They also run a Holiday Programme.

Contact Beth Rivero for enrolment and fees information by email beth.rivero@gmail.com or Phone: 022 394 5743.

We are taking good quality uniform items for the second-hand shop. Blazers must be dry cleaned.

Lost Property All lost property can be found by the Second-Hand Uniform Shop.

For your best interest, please name all clothing, lunch boxes and drink bottles, as we will return all named items to the student’s homeroom teacher.

Contact Details School Office: Phone: 838 7070 Address: 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson Waitakere 0610 Email:

sunderland@acgedu.com

Attendance:

sunderlandattendance@acgedu.com

Web:

www.acgedu.com

2021 Term Dates Term 2: Term 3: Term 4:

3 May to 2 July 26 July to 24 September 11 October to 7 December

2022 Term Dates Staff Emails Email format for staff is: Firstname.Surname@acgedu.com

Term 1: Term 2: Term 3: Term 4:

26 Jan to 14 April 2 May to 1 July 25 July to 23 September 10 October to 6 December

Lunch Orders – From Libelle You can order your child's yummy and healthy lunches at www.lunchorders.co.nz. Cut off time for ordering same day is at 8.30am. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Lunch Orders team via email on lunchorders@libelle.co.nz or flick a message on the Lunch Orders FB Messenger. Happy Lunch Ordering!

Traffic- Safety Please note that numbered car parks are for staff.

Contacting School Bus Drivers Please do not ring or text the drivers after 7.15am as they will not be checking their cell phones while they are driving. Thank you for your support.

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