ACG SUNDERLAND WINGS NEWSLETTER

Vol 19, Term One, Week Five, 24 February 2023

Dear Parents and Friends of Sunderland

We had a wonderful assembly on Tuesday afternoon when all the College Scholars were recognized by the school.

Students excelling in Primary and College Checkpoint , IGCSE plus AS & A2 were presented certificates and those students gaining 3 A Grades or better in other AS or A2 also received a scholar's tie.

Our two students who received accolades from the Cambridge Awards were again recognized by the student body. (Cedric Siriwardana and Jessica Liu).

What is most impressive with our scholars assembly is the genuine celebrations that took place when our top academics crossed stage – the student body are part of this process –clapping so enthusiastically.

I reminded the students that most of the scholars who crossed stage Tuesday were just like the rest of the students – certainly able but just applied themselves completely to their studies.

I personally congratulate all our students who sat Cambridge examinations last year, the results were so very pleasing.

Even before the school takes place on Friday afternoon, I wish to thank Mrs Linda Storey our enrolments manager for all the work she has done to make this event so very successful. Photo’s and a write up come next week.

Some sad news everyone. Two of our most experienced Administration team left Sunderland last week.

Debbie Davies our foundation librarian has decided to move on to Rutherford College to take up a sole charge position there. Debbie had been a stalwart of the Sunderland community –overseeing the library for 16 years, setting up book week and each year preparing all the trophies for prizegiving. Debbie was also the attendance officer too.

Debbie’s replacement is Selina Chan. Selina is a highly experienced librarian, has worked at university and school libraries. She has a Masters in Librarianship and multiple certificates and diplomas also.

Selina brings a different skillset to the library, and I personally welcome her to the team

After 14 years at Sunderland, Sonya Eldridge has decided to retire. In fact, Bruce her husband and Sonya are retiring together and as I write these notes they are jetting off to Rarotonga for 5 weeks.

Initially Sonya was a volunteer here at Sunderland and over the years her job title and skill set have adjusted along the way from Receptionist to property manager, to principals PA. Sonya has always put her hand up to help me and the school out.

We will all miss Sonya – her fantastic smile and infectious laugh. I personally wish Bruce and Sonya all the very best in their retirement.

Our new office manager is Mr Gerald Lopez. Gerald comes to us from a business where he was a web designer and photographer.

Gerald has 20 years’ experience in the natural health industry too. Initially trained as a lawyer of the University of London, Gerald come to us with a wide ranging skillset that we are excited to have on board here at Sunderland.

I’m sure that Selina and Gerald will quickly feel at home in the Sunderland family. Have a good weekend and stay safe.

Aspire. Succeed. Respect.

Nathan Villars Campus Principal ACG Sunderland

Value for next week is: Respect

Due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.