ACG Sunderland Newsletter - 18 November 2022

ACG SUNDERLAND WINGS NEWSLETTER

Vol 18, Term Four, Week Six, 18 November 2022

Dear Parents and Friends of Sunderland,

On Wednesday evening, I had the privilege of attending the annual Year Six Graduation, this year held at Kumeu Valley Estate, due to an increase in student numbers. With forty Year Six students in attendance, plus their parents and staff too, we all assisted these young people in celebrating this important milestone, the transition from Primary to College.

The guest speakers were our Head Boy and Head Girl Anshul Sharma and Mia Shankar and they both had some excellent messages for these young people. This was the first time we were able to come together and host this event since November 2019, so it was extra special. I wish to acknowledge the staff and in particular Mrs Chartrand for organising this event.

On the same night, our Year Seven to Nine students were on stage back at school with the Faculty of Arts Showcase: Drama, Music, Design & Technology named ‘Futurescape’. In fact, there were three performances, one on Tuesday matinee and then on Wednesday and Thursday.

All visitors and items being dropped off for children – must report to reception – please do not go directly to the classrooms.

Again, this was the first production held in two years and I was so very proud of what the students have accomplished.

The small plays from each class were written by students, acted by students, and with all the lighting and sound being directed by our young ones too. On display also were Art and Design and Technology creations, again showcasing our wonderful your people.

On Monday through to Wednesday next week, our students from Year Six to Eleven are going on camp around the Auckland isthmus and beyond.

Year Six Northland Year Seven Kokako Lodge Hunua

Year Eight Muriwai Year Nine Camp Adair

Year Ten Hunua Year Eleven Waipu Cove

I know all the students will really enjoy the experience away from the classroom and seeing the staff in a different light too.

Mr Robson and I will visit many of the camps on Monday afternoon and see how everyone is getting on.

We are now only two weeks away from the end of the academic year and there are so many other exciting experiences to take place, with Mufti Day, Legacy Day, School Picnic and Prizegiving all still to come.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

Nathan Villars Campus Principal ACG Sunderland

Value for next week is:

Responsibility

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Aspire. Succeed. Respect.

Early Learning School

Under 2’s Room

The Under 2s' outdoor space has recently been reorganised to further challenge the children and encourage them to explore their physical capabilities. This week, they have been enjoying developing their gross motor skills and supporting one another as they climb and balance on the equipment. Ka pai tō mahi, Under 2s!

Junior Room

Another fun filled week of learning for the Junior Room! Focusing on our schematic learning of transformation, the children were able to experiment with water and ice; observing how water can transform from a liquid to a solid. To highlight the transformation process, children placed small animals into water and noticed how the animals were stuck solid in the water once it had frozen. The Junior Room had as early special visit from Santa! Who kindly shared some delicious ice blocks with the children, thank you Santa!

Early Learning School

Senior Room

We learnt Letter W /w/ and had an experimental activity to make “Worm” dessert that is made of gelatin and Oreo cookies. Everyone ate it at afternoon tea. Yum!

1BTR - Alexis Wang for having a positive attitude.

1HOC - Alyssa Liu for being respectful class member.

1CAR - Amber Wang for excellent performance in class and for being organised and responsible.

1GLC - Alice Philips for a brilliant work ethic in class.

2SHA - Daniella Wang for excellent follow up work in reading.

2ZOU - Jasmin Ahadi for dedication to learning her spelling words.

3HAS - Ryan Wu for excellent participation in class activities.

3YAN - Nita Phundeamwong for great effort in maths.

3SEA - Casper Wang for his developing literacy skills in writing.

4RYN Vicky Liu for great participation in camp.

4SMI Wadaan Fariady for stepping into production at the last minute with a great attitude.

5BAK Scarlet Townshend for excellent enthusiasm and effort.

5RIC Melody Bai for helping during production.

6LIM Tori Patterson for amazing effort into 6 shows!

6DOO Jeikishan Shankar Karthik for your enthusiasm and effort during Primary production.

Primary House Shield Whenuapai

Week 6 Primary Assembly Art Exhibition 2022

The Lower Primary trophy this week went to Urvi Roy 1BTR

Year 4 Camp – Motu Moana, Green Bay

The Year 4 children had an enjoyable experience at camp last week. The had some great experiences doing orienteering, obstacle courses, beach play, waterslides and different experimental learnings like making water bottle rockets.

A huge thank you to all the parent helpers who assisted to make this a great fun learning experience for the children.

Orientation Day Visit from Santa

On Tuesday we conducted our annual Orientation Day. This is where all our current student move up a year and our new students come into the school to experience a few hours and to get to feel what their 2023 year will be like.

They get to meet their peers and classmates for the following year and also get to meet their new teachers. This was conducted for Primary and College.

The children were lucky enough to have a visit from Santa who delivered ice blocks to the children. Even some of the teachers were surprised by Santa.

Year 6 Graduation

Annual Year Six Graduation, this year held at Kumeu Valley Estate.

Orientation Day

Young Reporters for the Environment

Congratulations to Amelia Lee Year 10 and Isheeta Lal Year 10 for both receiving certificates in the Young Reporters for the Environment – Mars Wrigley Litter Less Campaign 2022

Notices

Arrival at School

Please be reminded that school starts at 8.30am. Students must arrive by 8.15am and they will be marked absent if they are not in class by 8.30am.

Lost Property

We are accumulating an awful lot of lost property – uniforms, drink bottles, lunch boxes, shoes etc.

Please ensure that ALL your child’s belongings are labelled with their name.

Sundry Purchases

If you are purchasing sundry items from Reception like calculators, badges etc, can you please ensure your child has the correct money as we do not have change at reception. We are unable to put these on your school account.

2nd Hand Uniform Shop

A reminder that the 2nd hand uniform shop is no longer sending cheques out or able to pay into your school account for uniform items sold on behalf. If you know you have uniform items in the shop to sell, please go to reception or ring the school with a bank account number to deposit the funds. No bank account number no payment

School Socks

We have available in the 2nd hand uniform shop, a range of brand new boys socks in a variety of sizes. Price is $14 per pair.

School Badges

House Badges $5, Sunderland Badges $8.50, Speciality Badges $12. Please ensure your child has the correct money as we cannot charge these to your school account. These can be purchased from Reception.

Notices

Parents and Friends Committee

Dear Parents and Friends of ACG Sunderland

ACG Sunderland is an independent school whose students are of incredibly diverse ethnicity. From pre school to senior college the school strives to help their students achieve their full potential. The Parents and Friends Committee works alongside this aim of the school.

Parents and Friends is a committee run by volunteers all, unsurprisingly, are friends or families of the school! The committee raises funds to cover items of benefit to the students that are not covered by school fees. In the past this has included such things as donations to the school ball, shade sails over playgrounds, cricket nets, and the planting of a hedge for privacy at the front of the primary playground.

All activities run by Parents and Friends are fun, social activities that help to instil a feeling of belonging throughout all families attending the school. Meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month at 8.30am in the staffroom. Please let Mrs Sonya Eldridge know if you are interested in joining the committee by email: sonya.eldridge@acgedu.com

The next meeting is Thursday 1 December 2022.

ACG Sunderland Parents and Friends Committee Scholarship

Parents & Friends Committee would like to let all parents know about this scholarship for 2023.

The purpose of the ACG Sunderland Parents and Friends Scholarship is to assist an individual or group of current students to participate in an activity that extra finances are required to allow the activity to take place. These activities may include (but are not limited to) representative sports, music, the arts, or sponsorship.

Criteria

The student/s must be currently enrolled at ACG Sunderland

A full application Form must have been completed and signed

At the discretion of the Parent and Friends committee a maximum of $1000 may be allocated each academic year.

Application forms can be requested from Linda Storey at linda.storey@acgedu.com

Notices

Dear Parents,

Kids at School Care Holiday Programme

Thank you for your continued support to Kids at School Care.

Holiday Programme will start on the 6th of December from 12:00pm after the Prize Giving Programme. Morning care during holiday programme starts at 7:30am and after school care is until 5:00pm.

Attached, copy of the Holiday Programme from 6 23 December 2022 and 9 25 January 2023. Booking is now open until the 18th of November.

Have a great weekend.

Kind regards, Nanette

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.

Notices

Sunderland on Service at ACG Sunderland

Dear parents and students, as you maybe knowing service is a crucial value that should be practised by all ages. Here at Sunderland we want to recognise those who already do active selfless service at home or in their community, but most importantly we would like those who don’t really do active service to be given a chance and to be educated about service, and this can be reached through Sunderland On Service (S.O.S).

What is our Mission statement?

To develop the values of service and respect by helping others in our school and community.

To actively contribute within our communities, display values of selflessness, enthusiasm and determination.

How to get involved or get your badge?

We will be putting up information about different activities that can be done on our notice board and will be posting more information soon. You can collect a sheet at reception to fill in with your hours or find it on blackboard, and it can be handed back to reception so that we can award you for your outstanding service.

Anything you want to count as your hours should be done as a volunteer, meaning you shouldn’t be paid for doing it. Remember to keep the service age appropriate.

Below is the information for the badges:

Ground Crew

Freedom2Play School Wear Shop

40 Patiki Road Avondale Auckland

Tel 09 838 6164

Open

Tuesday, Thursday from 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday from 9.00am to 1.00pm

Closed

Monday, Wednesday,

Friday and Public Holidays

As a reminder all school uniform continues to be available for purchase online on our Freedom2Play website freedom2play.co.nz/collections/schoolwear schools acg sunderland school

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

Sunderland Second-Hand Uniform Shop

The shop is open. Please ask at reception for access.

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

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!

No cash out service available.

6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland

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.

School 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

2022 Term Dates

Term 4: 10 October to 6 December

2023 Term Dates

Term 1: 26 January to 6 April

Term 2: 26 April to 30 June

Term 3: 24 July to 22 September

Term 4: 9 October to 8 December

2024 Term Dates

Term 1: 25 January to 12 April

Term 2: 29 April to 27 June

Term 3: 22 July to 27 September

Term 4: 14 October to 3 December

Traffic- Safety

Please note that numbered car parks are for staff. Please do not park in the numbered carparks.

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.