ACG Sunderland Newsletter - Term 2 - Week 4 - 28 May 2021

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

ACG SUNDERLAND

WINGS NEWSLETTER Vol 17, Term Two, Week Four, 28 May 2021 Dear Parents and Friends of Sunderland, The Primary Book Week has been outstanding this week, with two authors and an illustrator visiting our school during the week.

Author: Author: Illustrator:

Melinda Szymanik Steph O’Connor Rochelle Connolley.

We then had Wacky hair day on Wednesday, and finally the Character Parade on Friday.

Primary Disco Tonight – 5.30pm to 7.00pm in the Auditorium

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I wish to thank our Librarian, Mrs Debbie Davies for organising this outstanding week. I also wish to acknowledge all our Primary staff for their assistance with all this fun too. The whole week will culminate on Friday night with our first Parents & Friends Primary Disco for the year. Thank you for all your support.

Primary swimming has been continuing this week too, with all our little swimmers making excellent progress as we head towards our Swimming Carnival on Wednesday 23 June.

Next Friday is perhaps one of the most important days of the year, when all our Grandparents and Special Friends of the Primary school come and visit us here at Sunderland. There is a special assembly, classroom visits and then a morning tea to help recognise and celebrate the role Grandparents make to our students and our school.

I wish to acknowledge all our students who worked so very hard for their examinations last week. The initial feedback about their performance has been very positive and by early next week, all students should have their results returned. Parents, if you have any questions about your child’s performance, please do not hesitate to make contact with individual staff once results have been finalised.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Aspire. Succeed. Respect.

Nathan Villars Campus Principal ACG Sunderland

Value for Next Week Reliability The quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well.

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Primary

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

Winston Zhang Matilda Townshend Charlie Whalan Gabriel Santacruz Lois Cao Enzo Li Nicole Patterson Maran Googan Melody Bai Janelle Zhang Miumiu Jin

Primary House Shield

Honour Certificate Samantha McNeil, 5WB

Library Helper Primary students would like to thank Tobin Woolley for helping them in the Library this week. Well done Tobin.

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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BOOK WEEK

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STUDENTS VOICE

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Pink shirt day

Most of us know pink shirt day as a day where we wear pink shirts in support of anti-bullying, but where did it all begin?

Pink shirt day began in 2007, in Canada. A year ten student was harassed and bullied for wearing pink, when two other students brought in pink shirts to distribute to their classmates, in protest. When the news spread online, hundreds of students showed up at school wearing pink in support of the anti-bullying movement.

Pink shirt day has been celebrated in New Zealand since 2009.

Bullying is an issue that needs addressing, despite not being prominent at Sunderland. Bullying can lead to mental health issues (such as anxiety and depression), and a low self-esteem. Other than bullying being awful for the victim, it can also affect work productivity and physical health, having long lasting impacts on the victim’s future.

Pink shirt day is also a day to educate yourself on what bullying is. There are three main ways to recognise the difference between bullying and misunderstandings, single acts of spite or hassling/teasing .

1. Bullying is deliberate – intentionally harming someone.

2. Bullying often involves a clear difference of dominance in a relationship.

3. Bullying is repeated behaviour – it happens more than once.

Bullying is NOT: 1. A difference of opinion causing an argument (one that can usually be sorted without extra involvement).

2. A dispute between people with the same amount of power over each other.

3. A one-off argument.

It is important to remember these things when making accusations or jumping to conclusions. It is essential to educate yourself on what bullying is, so that you can easily recognise it and act when necessary.

Additionally, we need to keep in mind that the bully may have a very specific reason for acting in such an aggressive way. They may have a bad home situation or may have also been bullied previously. So, what can you do to end the cycle of bullying? Well to begin, be sure to have a clear definition of bullying, so it is easier recognised, and the action can be pinpointed and addressed. Another crucial thing to do is have open communication. Listen to both sides of the story and take feelings into account; be empathetic. When doing these things, keep an open mind and don’t be biased.

Finally, to show our support for anti-bullying, we wore pink accessories to school on Monday. Check out the photos below!

By: Amelia Lee, 9B

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STUDENTS VOICE

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The Introspective Visionary People say sleep is the cousin of death, And I wonder if that makes me a dreamer, am I in control?

Refreshed by weakness that tastes with every breath Coming to a realisation that nothing is simple, do I have an end goal?

There’s everlasting troublesome as ignorance makes a peace of mind, Exasperated parity, Hard to find.

You know that already, resisting the temptation of running away, leaving my fate, Pain seers his fingertips, every still word dismantles his mind, Cries of my stress, distress, misfortune or fears that never evaporate, Calluses crawl in his hands clenched so tightly, that’s frightening, Misguided by influence of the world, Questioned him by asking is he of worth?

That undeniable fissure of pressure suffocating his throat, clasping tightly, Confused with a confession of forgiveness, no respect, he’s a hypocrite.

I can feel it running away from me, raised up in certain chronology, Anger left his palm, guilt driven emotions, his lies are just biology.

Overwhelmed by the consequences of his wrong decision, Clouded with clarity, I have a vision.

By Justin Shan, Year 11

“Wake up Danny!” Danny’s mom cried.

Danny flinched and peeked through a single open eye, he scanned across the room to where his alarm clock sat, he glanced at the red illuminated figures, his mind struggled to keep up with the events going on around him. Loud banging brought him back down to earth, he murmured “Yes?” “You’re going to be late!” came the voice, jolted back to life his body scurried off the bed into a mess of limbs on the wooden floor.

“Ow,” He crawled slowing but steadily upwards to get dressed, it was then when he his eyes locked back on the alarm clock, “No!” He sprinted down the stairs where his nose sensed the delicious smell of pancakes, “Ahh, the smell of them,” He thought but his mind was already deep in panic to stay, he ran across the room to his desk, snatched his dirty bag and stuffed books and pencils within arms reach into the bag. Jogging around the house looking for all sorts of items he thought useful to take. One sharp turn and his legs stumbled over his dog his hand reached for the door handle missed by millimetres and everything in his arms crashed onto the floor.

“What was that ruckus!” yelled Danny’s mother.

“Nothing!” Danny yelled back with a fake casual tone, but inside, he can feel himself burning with panic, it’s going to be his first day at school and he’s going to be late! Everything will be so embarrassing! He crouched down to gather the items before rushing back to his bag, he then dumped all of the things he’s been carrying into the bag and ran straight to the front door, “Bye mom!” shouted Danny, it wasn’t until when he was at the mailbox before he heard a shout from behind, he heard the word ‘Friend’ and ‘Party’ and realised…

Andy Wang, Year 8

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Parent and Friends PRESCHOOL & PRIMARY

HOT DOG DAY Wednesday 16 June at Lunchtime CASH ORDERS ONLY $3.00 Hotdog $3.50 Chicken $3.50 Vegetarian Pre-Orders Only We will deliver to Preschool and Classrooms.

Please return your order and money to Reception by Friday 11 June

Smokefree Rockquest – Sweet Can’t Wait.

“Sweet Can’t Wait” are Year 9 band from ACG Sunderland. The band members are Khushi Thankar (vocals), Beneita Jaikumar (vocals), Keshalia Nelson (bass), Josh Zhao (keyboard) and Willis Weng (guitar).

They performed their orginal song “Found You Lost” at the Auckland heats for Rockquest. It was an excellent opportunity for them to showcase their talent and to hear some great bands from other schools.

A very enjoyable and memorable experience for them I’m sure!

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Term Planner

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Week Five

31 May to 6 June

Value of the Week: Reliability

** ALL WEEK**

**Primary Science Week**

Monday 31 May

12.10pm-1.40pm Whole School Photo, Back of School 12.45pm-3.00pm Y4CF & Y5WB Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu

Tuesday 1 June

12.45pm-3.00pm Y5CW & Y6SL Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu

Wednesday 2 June

9.20am-11.20am Y2AV & Y2SB Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu 11.20am-12.20pm Y1 to Y6 Performance Education Musical Show, Auditorium

Thursday 3 June

2.20pm-3.10pm Y8, Y9 & Y10 APO Visit, Auditorium

Friday 4 June

9.00am-11.00am Y1 to Y6 Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Auditorium

Week Six

7 June to 13 June

Value of the Week: Practicality

Monday 7 June

No School, Public Holiday

Tuesday 8 June

12.45pm-3.00pm Y5CW & Y6SL Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu

Wednesday 9 June

12noon-3.00pm Whole School Cross Country, Back of School

Thursday 10 June

9.00am-2.30pm Y7 & Y8 Table Tennis, TBC

Friday 11 June

8.35am-10.40am Y1NG, Y1NC & 1CS Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu 10.10am-12.30pm Y3BR & Y2-3MH Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu

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

12.45pm-1.30pm PRESCHOOL & PRIMARY Parents & Friends Hot Dog Day

Thursday 17 June

9.20am-11.20am Y2AV & 2SB Swimming, Swimsation, Te Atatu

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

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, 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 8

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Notices Week Nine

28 June to 4 July

Value of the Week: Mindfulness

Monday 28 June

8.30am-3.00pm College House Leaders, GRIP Leadership Conference, Vodafone Event

Wednesday 30 June

9.00am-2.30pm Y7 & Y8 Norwest Basketball, TBC

Thursday 1 July

2.20pm-3.00pm Primary Citizenship Assembly, Auditorium

Friday 2 July

1.30pm-3.00pm Battle of the Bands, Auditorium 3.10pm Reports Home

Cross Country – Wednesday 9 June

Parents & Friends Whole School Picnic Parents & Friends committee have agreed that the 2021 picnic which was postponed in February 2021 to a later date in the year is now cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

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.

Pink Shirt Day

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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.

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

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

Term 2: Term 3: Term 4:

Staff Emails

2022 Term Dates

Email format for staff is: Firstname.Surname@acgedu.com

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

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!

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

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

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

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