ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
ACG SUNDERLAND
WINGS NEWSLETTER Vol 17, Term One, Week Twelve, 16 April 2021 Dear Parents and Friends of Sunderland We have finally got here, to the end of the first term, through twelve teaching weeks, two lockdowns and an Easter break, too. The children are tired but in good spirits, and I know they are going to enjoy the break. I am so pleased that the weather was respectful of our Athletics Day this week, which had to be transferred from February. It really was a wonderful day, with our best ever participation and attendance levels. The competition was excellent too – with lots of personal bests and some records broken.
Again, we managed to have a full Primary and College competition taking place simultaneously, with our Year One and Year Two children starting just a fraction early to complete their events before the heat of the day. I wish to thank all the staff, who go beyond what is generally required to make this event the success it always is. The College Leaders and Sports Council are also fully committed behind the scenes, both before and after school to assist with the set-up and pack-down. And lastly, a huge thank you to Mr Baker from the Primary and Mr Keen for the College for their overall leadership and direction of the event. Well done to everyone involved! On Thursday, of this week the College Leaders had organised the ‘Kauri Clean Up’, where around forty students gave up their time after school to clean up of the kauri grove, plus a tidy-up the Steve Demanule Garden. Both of these spaces at the back of our school have important significance for the students and staff.
WINTER UNIFORM IS WORN IN TERM TWO
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Mr Steve Demanule passed away seven years ago – quite suddenly, during a holiday break. He was a great English Teacher, a mentor and friend to many. His passing meant a great deal to many. Students donated funds to develop a memorial garden, which has literally blossomed since its inception. Therefore, a respectful tidy up of this space did take place. We also planed a grove of kauri trees very close by, to symbolise the loss of Kauri in the Waitakere Ranges. The Mufti day today is focused around raising both awareness of kauri die-back and funds towards charities involved in combating the disease. Have a wonderful Autumn break, remembering that examinations take place in week three of next term. Enjoy the Ball this Saturday night.
Aspire. Succeed. Respect.
Nathan Villars Campus Principal ACG Sunderland
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Photos of Year 3 visiting Kelly Tarlton overnight for their first camp ever! This happened on Friday 9 April from 7:00pm - 9:00am Saturday 10 April. They visited all the rooms in the museum without the public there and had a biscuit and hot chocolate before crawling into their sleeping bag under the travelator (under the sharks swimming all night)! They all had a blast!
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STUDENTS VOICE
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Final Destination: Chapter 2 Last time: While on a flight, the plane is hijacked by an unknown person. Passengers start to panic while our protagonist decides to investigate. However, he is met with some consequences he didn’t ask for... As much as I would have loved to, I couldn’t turn away from the knowledge of what this person was capable of. All I wanted was a relaxing holiday. Was that too much to ask? Nevertheless, I owed it to everyone on this plane to get them home safely. Especially after last time. I opened the cockpit door slowly so the murderer couldn’t hear me. Closing the door behind me, I surveyed my surroundings. The hijacker was focused on flying the plane and showed no indication of hearing me. There was no co-pilot in sight. Whether or not there was a co-pilot to begin with is a whole different question. Captain Davidson’s limp body slumped against the side of the cockpit. I treaded softly towards him. A bleeding bruise with blue edges on the side of his head indicated he had taken a nasty hit. Then I looked at his chest; there was a gunshot wound. Even though I knew it was hopeless, I checked for his pulse and any sign of life. I couldn’t find anything. I stood up to confront the heartless new pilot. I never had the chance. He eyed me from the very corners of his dark pupil. “Well, well, well, if it isn’t Cole Steel. Been a while, hasn’t it?” a voice sneered. I turned around to see a gun pointed at my head. The gun didn’t surprise me but the wielder. By: Isheeta Lal, Year 9. Extracts from Year Eight English Descriptive Writing. I tumble around in the water, as the life-threatening wave towers over me. I shut my eyes and hold my breath. The ferocious wave roars louder and louder, and is getting closer by the second, but I can do nothing about it. I look up and get a better glimpse of the mighty waves. Suddenly, I feel a cold shiver all over my body. The wind is howling loudly. I am all by myself caught in this mess. Nobody else is anywhere to be seen. A large wave slams into me, sending me flying further out to sea. My left leg gets tangled in the coral underneath the salty water, and I desperately try to untangle it, trying not to drown. As a result, I bruise my left knee, badly. Pain. Torture. I can’t think of anything else at the moment. I feel like the world is over. I hear the whoosh from the waves as they crash towards the shore. I know it is going to be a long and hard journey. Fear and frustration fill my mind as I desperately try to stay afloat. Cold waves crash on top of me, taking me further and further away from the sanctuary of land. The sky is grey and the thunder rumbles angrily, and it starts to rain heavily. I can feel my soaking wet hair on my back. With half of my body frozen, I feebly try to swim against the tide with little success. With every kick, I feel a sharp, piercing pain on my left leg. I kick harder, attempting to get to shore, but it only makes the pain worse. In a blink of an eye, I am washed up onto the shore. The frothy, blue saltwater crashes onto the shore, then gently rolls up to the rising tide line, and slowly rolls back into the churning ocean water. It is all over, I think, smiling. I’m safe now. The sun peeking through the heavy, white clouds illuminates the sky in a dazzling orange glow. All is still and quiet apart from the chorus of crashing waves. Savera Sidhu and Divyanshi Singh We were stranded in the middle of the ocean, struggling to survive. Somalian pirates surrounded us. We waited patiently on the outside, but on the inside, we were panicking. Suddenly, a roaring, wet storm came over the Red Sea. The Somalian pirates went away and left us to drown. We wished we had gone through the Persian Gulf to deliver the oil, even though the Persian ships were blocking Saudi Arabia’s oil shipments. A few cannonballs dropped on our ship before the Somalian pirates ditched us. We tried to get inside of what was left of the boat, but right at that time, a massive wave gushed at us, and the ship started swaying side-to-side, whilst we tried to swim out of the thick oil that was oozing out of the barrels. It was a disaster. At last, we thought we saw a helicopter that was coming from Yemen, but we knew it couldn’t be, since there was such a harsh civil war going on right now, and the government wouldn’t waste time on a couple of people drowning. But we realised that was a Saudi Arabian rescue helicopter once we saw the flag. We leaped onto the ladder and climbed up to safety. Ayan Arain and Wenqi Yu 4
STUDENTS VOICE
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As the sun bloomed in the light of dawn, my crew and I set sail for the everlasting land of Narnia. The sea was harsh, banging on the rocks of the shore as if lions were roaring at the benevolent sky. The waves tumbled and rumbled across the deep horizon taking the ocean by its side. As the black clouds filled the sky, which gushed rain and thunder, the waves tucked my schooner on its side. I was holding on to the halyard like there was no tomorrow. In this case, there was going to be no tomorrow. The waves bashed down the hull of the ship. forcefully holding its currents. the ship started to tilt even more than it already was and not being able to hold I fell off the yard, falling into the vast ocean. Dwindling down from the mainsails plunging into the deep-sea, felt like death was on the brink of my soul. The screams of the crew were haunting and blood-curdling, plummeting to the bottom of the briny sea no matter how young or old. I managed to hold on to a piece of plank that fell off the sinking ship, although it helped me to float, it didn’t help with the strong seas and water currents. There was a huge wave that I could never forget; a giant shadow was over me and came with it was an enormous wave even bigger than the schooner. It was almost as if it was Poseidon himself who was trying to catch me with his hands. To think a harmless export to Narnia would lead to the devasting death trap. The ship was carried over me by the gigantic wave, washing me with it. The clouds had boomed, the rain had banged and the thunder came crashing down. Angry waves swiveled in irregular patterns, lefts, rights, going east, west, and even upwards. Sprays of cold seawater blasted in my face like spit, the wind deafening me as it flung my hair back and forth possessing my body. I glimpsed sunlight through the thick black clouds as it dragged me to the depths below. Jayden Duy Le and Alex Wang
Survey Farisayi Chambati is a former ACG Sunderland student who graduated in 2016. From there she went and completed a Bachelor’s in Architecture Studies majoring in Landscape Architecture at Victoria University of Wellington. She is now working on her Master’s in Landscape Architecture. She grew up in the Ranui and Western Heights area and it is the neighbourhood where her family still live. It is a neighbourhood which she loves dearly and hopes to give back to the community through her thesis project work.
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Rōpū Sunderland
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ACG Sunderland’s new extra-curricular club about all things Māori, Rōpū Sunderland, has had an excellent first term. At the start of the term, students learnt how to make their own pepeha and learnt a simple karakia, also learning why a karakia is traditionally said at the start of a meeting. During one session, students learnt about Māori legends and compared the stories to Greek legends. Recently students have made their own poi and learnt how to use them. Students have also adorned rakau and practiced using them. One session was spent making and eating Māori fry-bread. During the sessions, use of Te Reo Māori is encouraged and students learn new incidental words and phrases each week. Māori students attending the club are encouraged to connect with their culture and talk about their own iwi’s traditions. Next term, we will be learning the words to the school song in Te Reo Māori, which we will also help to translate. The organisers will also be supporting us to create a school haka next term. The club runs on a Wednesday afternoon, 3.20-4.30pm, in L09 and is open to any College student. Anyone interested in attending can contact Miss Davies (megan.davies@acgedu.com) for more information.
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Athletic Day
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Book Week
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BOOK WEEK IS COMING - TERM 2, WEEK 4 More details to come after the school holidays TO THE BOOK FAIR AND BEYOND!
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ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Notices New Violin Teacher - Fiona Haughton
I am very pleased to announce that we will be having a new violin teacher start at ACG Sunderland. Teaching is something she is very passionate about. She holds a Bachelor of Music, with first class honours, from Victoria University in Wellington. She also has a Master’s Degree in Music from the University of British Columbia. She has played in a number of professional music organisations such as The NZ Symphony Orchestra and the NZ Opera Company. Mrs. Haughton has a great deal of experience as a violin instructor. She uses the Suzuki method as it is a well-proven and successful teaching pedagogy.
Her lessons will be on a Monday at Sunderland, starting the 15 March. Lessons will take place during the school day. If you are interested in your child taking violin lessons, then please do contact Mrs. Haughton directly to set up a time. mfhaughton@gmail.com At reception, there is a pamphlet entitled “Itinerant Music Lessons”. This form should be completed and given to Mr. O’Connor (via reception) before lessons start. This document outlines the costs and expectations that go with instrument Music lessons at our school. I would also like to let parents know that we have four, good quality, full sized violins that are available to be borrowed. There is no rental fee for these. I do hope a large number of students will be keen to take up violin lessons with Mrs. Haughton. We are very lucky to have her as our new string teacher. If you have any other questions about classroom or the itinerant music programme. Please do contact me. daniel.oconnor@acgedu.com
ACG Sunderland Dates 2022 Student Orientation/Tutor meetings/Course confirmation Days – January 24, 25 Tuition commences January 26 Term
Dates
Days
Weeks
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Public Holidays
January 26 (Wed) – April 14 (Thu)
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Jan 31 (Mon) Auck Anniv; Feb 7 (Mon) Waitangi Day;
Two
May 2 (Mon) – July 1 (Fri)
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Queen’s Birthday Jun 6 (Mon) Matariki Jun 24 (Fri)
Three
July 25 (Mon) – September 23 (Fri)
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October 10 (Mon) – December 6 (Tue)
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Labour Day Oct 24 (Mon)
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ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
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
Level
Subject
Time
Location
Monday
IGCSE
Mathematics
12.45 – 1.20 pm
M03
IGCSE, AS, A2 AS, A2
Physics Business Studies
3:20pm – 4:00pm 3:20pm – 4:00pm
B14 L08
Mathematics Chemistry
7:30am – 8:30 am 3.15pm -3.45pm
L02 B14
IGCSE, AS, A2 IG
Design & Technology Physical Education
3:15pm - 4:30pm 12:45pm – 1:25pm
L07 B01
IGCSE, AS IGCSE, AS IGCSE AS
Music Art Mathematics Mathematics
3.30pm – 4.30pm 3.10pm – 5:00pm 12.45pm – 1.20pm 12:40 - 1:15 pm
T07 TO1 M03 L02
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
AS IGCSE, AS, A2
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 Reference Number. 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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Kids at School Care
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
For more information please contact Nanette Carillo. Email: nanettecarillo@yahoo.com
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Community Notices
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Special ‘kids go free’ promotion for our Monday night matches, and for all other home games, we’ve set up a special discount code for your students and families which provides a $5 discount on Adult tickets - making Adult GA tickets $20 instead of $25.
MONDAY 19 APRIL VS MAGIC Don’t miss the FIRST Northern Mystics home game of the 2021 ANZ Premiership against the Magic. Adult general admission tickets are ONLY $20 and best of all ‘Kids go Free’ with every paying adult. Doors Open: 6pm Centre Pass: 7pm Tickets on sale now at: https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/northernmystics-mystics-vs-magic-19apr2021/
MONDAY 3 MAY VS TACTIX The Northern Mystics are back at The Trusts Arena taking on the Good Oil Tactix, Monday 3rd May. Adult general admission tickets are ONLY $20 and best of all ‘Kids go Free’ with every paying adult. Doors Open: 6pm Centre Pass: 7pm Tickets on sale now at: https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/northernmystics-mystics-vs-tactix-3may2021/
SATURDAY 24 APRIL VS STEEL The Northern Mystics will be crossing the bridge for this game ONLY to take on the Southern Steel at Eventfinda Stadium, Wairau Valley, North Shore. Doors Open: 4pm Centre Pass: 5pm Team Ticket Pass: 10 tickets for only $130 – great value as this averages at only $13 per ticket Use Promo CODE: MYSTSCHOOL21 and receive a $5 discount off Adult tickets Tickets on sale now at: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/northern-mystics-vs-ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel/auckland/wairau-valley 12
Ground Crew
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Lenco School Wear Shop
Sunderland Second-Hand Uniform Shop
40 Patiki Road Avondale Auckland Tel 09 838 6164
The shop is open. Please ask at reception for access.
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
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. All lost property will be put on display for all students to check on the last week of term. Any school items left will be put in the second hand shop and any other items will be donated to a charity.
Closed Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday and Public Holidays
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.
As a reminder all school uniform continues to be available for purchase online on our Lenco website https://lenco.space/schoolwear/.
Contact Details
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.
Staff Emails Email format for staff is: Firstname.Surname@acgedu.com
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 1: Term 2: Term 3: Term 4:
25 January to 16 April 3 May to 2 July 26 July to 24 September 11 October to 7 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!
Parents and Friends of ACG Sunderland This is a small group of parent volunteers who assist in supporting the school and our student body. We get together at the beginning of each month at 8.30am in the Boardroom. If you are interested in joining please contact Sonya Eldridge. Email: sonya.eldridge@acgedu.com 13