ACG Sunderland Newsletter - Term 2 - Week 7 - 18 June

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

ACG SUNDERLAND

WINGS NEWSLETTER Vol 17, Term Two, Week Seven, 18 June 2021 Dear Parents and Friends of Sunderland, After examinations, Grandparents day, Book Week, Cross Country and all of the other activities that go on here at Sunderland, its been a nice change this week to have a (nearly) full week back in class with a focus back on teaching and learning. I say nearly, as our Year Ones and Twos had a day offsite on Tuesday at Kelly Tarlton’s and I know they had a great time. A big thanks to Miss Van Rooyen, who planned and organised the trip, and the rest of the Year One and Two teachers and parent helpers who made the day such a success.

Primary Scooter Day Friday 25 June

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For the college, this week has been a complete week back in classes. With examination reviews now complete, the focus is on new material and settling back into a normal pattern. While examinations are somewhat of a distant memory for the students, they are in the front of their mind for staff, as they complete writing our academic reports which will go out at the end of the term. For many schools, reports are now a checkbox exercise and a minimum of words. Ours remain a formal opportunity to feedback to parents on the examinations and each students performance at school through the first two terms of the year. I firmly believe its critical that this type of feedback goes home, so both students and parents are clear on where students are in their academic journey and what their next steps should be. There will be an opportunity to discuss these reports and where students are at with their classroom teachers at the start of next term, with parent-teacher interviews scheduled for the Tuesday and Wednesday late afternoon/evening in the first week of term. An email will be sent out to the community early in the last week of the holiday break when the booking system goes active.

In the primary, while all the normal teaching takes place, a lot of planning is going on for next week, with our annual Swimming Carnival taking place next Wednesday. Primary students have been involved in a swimming programme throughout the term and a big thank you goes to all of the primary staff who are involved with this, as I know it’s a big undertaking. This is a critical programme-we do live on an island and the sea is never far away, no matter where we are in New Zealand. Being able to swim at even a basic level should be a skill every child in New Zealand is taught, hence why we take the time to make sure this happens at Sunderland. A big thanks in advance to the primary staff for all the work going in to make next Wednesday a success.

Finally, I would like to welcome Mrs Tammy Rubin to ACG Sunderland.

Mrs Hayley Carter went on her maternity leave last Friday and Mrs Rubin started with us this week taking over her programme. Mrs Rubin comes to Sunderland having just completed her own maternity leave after spending time at both St Kentigern College and Kelston Boys High School in the past. She is an experienced Art teacher and I am sure is going to add a lot to our art programmes here at ACG Sunderland – we are very happy to have her joining our school.

Aspire. Succeed. Respect.

Lawrence Stephens Campus Deputy Principal ACG Sunderland

Value for Next Week Accountability The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

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Primary

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Student of the Week 1CS 1NC 1NG 2AV 2SB 3MH 3BR 4CF 5WB 5CW 6SL

Shayaan Kumar Amber Ji Chloe Cao Galaxy Yu Alan Li Andy Chen Sylvia Zhong Naisha Chand Hans Meng Kourtney Ataya Emma Liu

Primary House Shield

Lower Primary Trophy Georgia Mu, 3BR

Upper Primary Trophy Bryan Gao, 6SL

Student Success Richard Liu attended the 43rd Trusts Chess Open 2021 with 152 players crowded into the Te Pai Centre on Queen's Birthday long weekend​ holiday.

Format: Four 6 round swisses – A, B, C and Junior.

Time Control: 90 minutes each plus 30 seconds a move.

He was placed 1st in the under 8 years with the score 4/6 in the Junior grade and he received $50 as a prize. All the details can found on Facebook. ‘New Zealand Chess federation’.

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Primary

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Year 5 Technology Class Year 5 learning about series circuits. The children had fun testing one, two and three bulbs with one battery (cell) and wires.

Chess A huge congratulations to Sophia Feng, Richard Liu, Miumiu Jia and Jeremy Xu for a great result at the chess competition.

ACG Sunderland Chess team was award the 2nd of West Auckland Primary Interschool Chess Championship on Tuesday 15 June and Sophia gets the Best Board one with score of 6/6.

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College

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Student Success The NISSC 2021 has finished. Mason Wang, Year Ten broke one Short Course National 13yrs Age Group record in 100m Fly and an Auckland age group record in 50m Fly. He won three gold medals in 100m fly, 100m IM & 50m Fly and silver in 50m & 100m Fr. ACG scored 120 points and was ranked 15th for males among 38 schools, which is fantastic as there was only one swimmer in the team.

Congratulations, Mason.

STUDENTS VOICE Cross Country Here at ACG Sunderland we had Cross Country last Wednesday, and it was a blast. Cross Country isn’t all about your age group race. The House Relays are a huge part of the Cross-Country tradition, which going on the whole time until the day is over. The house relay is really the only way your house can gain a huge number of points except from the tug of war which takes place at the end of the day and what place you come.

My personal best isn’t phenomenal compared to everyone else when it comes to running. I was nervous at the start of race. Whilst I was running, I really needed to stop and catch my breath, but I was worried if someone saw me walking, I would be classified as a “lazy pants”, so I kept going even thought I was overwhelmed by the pain. In the end it was all worth it I earned some points for my house.

Cross Country isn’t something everyone looks forward to. Running for a long time isn’t always the best, but they all participate anyway and are quite proud at the end. Altogether Cross Country was great and exciting, and I am looking forward to it next year!

By: ShantiPushpal Ramachandra, Year 9

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STUDENTS VOICE

ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland

Crimson Infinitum – An Unprecedented Reality Waking from his divan in the northeast corner of his room, Harry is weary from head to toe after a long night tossing and turning under his barely insulating blanket. He stayed up listening to the wind howling in the frosty oak forest above his top-floor living quarters in his underground, rabbit-hole bunker. As he reluctantly forced his feet to escort himself out of his room, he suddenly noticed the glimmer of aqua blue light increasing rapidly into a glare of stunning brightness being emitted from his brick roof. It was spreading at the speed of light, all around the staircase he now stood on. This out-of-the-blue event knocked the weariness out of the boy, putting him on high alert. Then the light faded as fast as it had come.

As Harry worked his way down the winding stairwell, leading to his quarters, he took each step with extreme caution. He believed the light emitted from an alien like that of the ones that now dominated the Earth’s surface, forcing Harry to live underground - blueish, fluid, and thirsty for human blood. He did not wish to disturb the vicious creature for fear of the aftermath. By the time his trembling sole touched down on the floor of the grand public living room that he shared with his parents, it was already half an hour later after his sighting of the blob of intense aura. Then, once again seeing the blue light flash on the wall directly in front of him, Harry, in fright, tumbled into the bookshelves of ample reading material behind him. And there the light was – appearing with sudden velocity, then engulfing Harry into a deafening silence of fiery white light.

He stood up, and to his delight, saw that the blue aura no longer existed in his field of vision. Around him was the fresh scent of revitalized grass after a thunderstorm, and a sunlit plain of green grass. After a few moments, a familiar figure approached Harry Houston’s rear, and then whispered, “Come with me, Harry. You are not safer in your bunker than out in the winter wilderness”.

By: Nathan Geng, Year 8

My first badminton game in ACG Sunderland Last Monday, my badminton team played a game against the other Sunderland teams after school. It was my first badminton game, so I was a little nervous, but this was a game that I was dying to play.

Before this game, every badminton player had to arrive at school at 6.30am for a quick practice. Being super veracious, it was a little hard waking up early in the mornings, especially on Mondays, but I knew I had to get up and start my day.

During the badminton game, I was surprised how talented the other team players were! They could hit the shuttlecock really hard and fast as it came towards them. I tried my best, as I was supposed to, and hit the shuttlecock as much as I could when it was passed on to me. I missed some points dolefully, but I still tried my best.

After playing against the other team, the game conclusively ended. I was surprised, the game ended much faster than I was expecting it to. Sadly, my team lost with zero wins. I’m not disappointed that my team lost, since the other team was so good! But I am ecstatic that my team tried their best!

Next time I want my team to be victorious against the other team, and hopefully build up our teamwork!

By: Aileen Yim, Year 9

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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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Programme

The Programme The programme is run over three days during the holiday’s giving year 7 & 8 girls the opportunity to try nine different sports and physical activities. We have coaches from different sporting codes come in and take the girls for a session . We understand not all girls want to play a sport, so we also include activities such as Dance, CrossFit, Boxing for Fitness and Spin classes, showing the girls there are other ways to be physically active.

We would love to see the Girls who like sport or want to be more active but not sure where to start or what they might enjoy doing.

There is no cost to attend the Programme, but Girls will have to apply as we have limited numbers.

Thursday 15th July , Friday 16th,Monday 18th July 9am – 2.30pm PITA PIT LUNCH PROVIDED EVERYDAY AVONDALE COLLEGE GYM

For application form : anthyde@taniadaltonfoundation.org.nz Or follow the link

https://forms.gle/6FjphiqGsXCkE4Mg8

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Cricket Programme

ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland

WAITAKERE CRICKET CLUB HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 2021 High quality development coaching for lovers of cricket Progress focussed while maintaining the fun aspect.

The programme will run from Monday, 12 July to Friday, 23 July 2021 From 8:00am – 5:30pm Please pack your child’s own lunch and tea break snacks as this is not included.

This specialised programme will be run by Brian Barnard, holding a level 2 coaching certificate, and Head Coach of the Premier Men and Premier Reserve Men. He will be assisted by another qualified coach as well. This will be held at Waitakere Cricket Club.

What will our days look like?

Time: 08:30 – 09:00 09:00 – 09:20 09:20 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00 11:00 – 01:00 01:00 – 02:00 02:00 – 03:30 03:30 – 04:00 04:00 – 04:30 04:30 – 05:30

Drop off Fitness and stretching Skills training (fun with good intensity) Morning tea (pack your own) Skills training (fun with good intensity) Lunch break (pack your own) Skills training (fun with good intensity) Afternoon tea (pack your own) Skills training (fun with good intensity) Quiz (know and understand the game!)

SPACES ARE LIMITED!!!

COSTS: NZ$60 PER DAY NZ$30 PER ADDITIONAL SIBLING (BOTH NEED TO ATTEND)

BOOK AND RESERVE YOUR SPACE!!

RESERVATIONS CLOSE 9 JULY 2021 Spaces are limited! Upon acceptance payment is required in advance and details will be provided at that stage.

For registrations and further information please contact Brian Barnard on either one of the following methods: Mobile: 020 411 90407 E: brian.barnard@waitakerecricket.co.nz 9

Holiday Programme

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For more details contact Nanette Carillo 021 0265 3242 or Email: nanettecarillo@yahoo.com 10

Holiday Programme

ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland

For more details contact Nanette Carillo 021 0265 3242 or Email: nanettecarillo@yahoo.com

Friday 25 June is Primary Scooter Day! Remember to bring your Scooter and safety gear! Helmets must be worn.

~ Interval and Lunchtime Fun! ~

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Term Planner

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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

9.00am-9.50am Y5CW Streambank Trip, Back of School 10.40am-11.30am Y6SL Streambank Trip, Back of School 2.20pm-3.00pm Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7 & Y8 IG/AS Music Performance, Auditorium

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

Yummy Fruit Company ACG Sunderland Primary 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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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 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.

No Cheque payments from 22 June 2021 ACG Sunderland will not be accepting cheques from Tuesday 22 June 2021. Payments need to be made online or over the counter with Eftpos or Credit Cards (2% surcharge).

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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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