ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
ACG SUNDERLAND
WINGS NEWSLETTER Dear Parents and Friends of Sunderland Our Primary children moved up a year group and met their new classroom teacher, with some new children in the mix too. It was nice also that most of the new students who will attend the College were able to stay until the end of lunch to make the most of their new friendships and environment. The Primary were again visited by Santa, what a joy it was to see the students faces as they lined up to see Santa arrived in his sleigh! I know the students and staff all enjoyed the ice blocks he brought with him.
Vol 14, Term Four, Week Six, 22 November 2019
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
I am sure many of you have been getting clothing and equipment ready for our upcoming camps, which head out on Monday morning. The camps are a great opportunity to build relationships, students are taken out of their comfort zones of regular school life and are able to experience another form of learning. I personally wish the children all the very best with this experience. I will be visiting most of the camps on Monday. The information below is a reminder of where the camps are off to for 2019 and their departure times. All camps arrive back on Wednesday 27 November, the times advised are estimated Year 6 Northland Year 7 Kokako Lodge, Hunua Year 8 MERC, Long Bay Year 9 Camp Adair, Hunua Year 10 Camp Adair, Hunua Year 11 Waipu Cove
Be at school 6.30am, departing 7.00am on the dot Be at school 7.30am, departing 8.00am on the dot Be at school 8.00am, departing 8.30am on the dot Be at school 7.30am, departing 8.00am on the dot Be at school 7.30am, departing 8.00am on the dot Be at school 8.00am, departing 8.30am on the dot
return approx: 3.00pm return approx: 3.30pm return approx: 5.00pm return approx: 3.00pm return approx: 3.00pm return approx: 5.00pm
Outdoor Education is pivotal to ACG Sunderland, experiences outside of the classroom are a very important extension to learning. Over the last two weeks, our Year Nine cohort have been out to Goat Island, the Marine Reserve at Leigh. As part of their Science course, they got to snorkel with marine life and observe the ecosystem below the waves.
We are very fortunate to have three new benches placed in the Primary playground and asphalt. A huge thank you to Mr Baker for organising the design, wood type, delivery and instalment. The children are loving the new seating and we really appreciate it!
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Organisation for the next week for your information: College
Primary
Preschool
Whole School Event
Parents and Friends
KEY:
College Only: Mufti Day
Traffic flow for ACG Sunderland before and after school is going well with the new changes. However, we do need to respect our business community around our school. We do realise that we cannot control this but blocking driveways, dropping your child in other car parking premises and having your child running across a carpark is not safe for anyone. For your information this year the College and Primary prizegiving's will be in our Gymnasium. College commencing at 9.00am and Primary 11.00am. All parents, caregivers and families are welcome to attend this fantastic celebration. Please be aware that there is limited parking at the school. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Aspire. Succeed. Respect.
Nathan Villars Campus Principal ACG Sunderland 3
Apple Teacher
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Apple Teacher is a professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. The Primary staff at ACG Sunderland have all achieved their certificates in Apple Teacher Certification this year. The Primary staff have a strong foundation for using iPad, Mac, and Apple apps like Pages, Keynote, Numbers, GarageBand, and iMovie in the classroom. This is an inspiration on now going further with each new skill. This certification now allows the staff to be part of a community of teachers from around the world using Apple technology for fun and creative ways. Primary staff are integrating their new skills into their everyday practice, and focusing on innovating in the classroom. This will build deeper student learning experiences for each learner at ACG Sunderland.
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Primary News
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Honours Certificates Georgia Mu, 1-2CF Sophia Omar, 1-2CF Preston Tan, 2RW
Trophy Upper Primary: Tamanna Hotaki, 5WB
Student of the Week 1MH 1NG 1SB 1-2CF 2RW 3AV 4LC 5WB 6PG
Geoffrey Liang Deanna Patel Rachel Yang Zack Wang Alex Child Rafan Ershad-Hossain Miumiu Jin Shayan Irani James Good
Lower Primary: Veer Sharda, 2RW
Academic House
McDonald
College News Legacy Day The Year Thirteen students in conjunction with staff have organised a Legacy Day on Friday 29 November. Legacy Day is a school spirit day which will consist of multiple fun games and activities that will involve Year Seven to Year Thirteen students. It is a mufti day [please note: clothing suitable for physical activities which will involve potentially getting wet hence a need for spare clothes to change into]. Please ensure that your child has a packed lunch and plenty to drink and has the appropriate sun protection for the day. These activities will last for the entire school day and bus rides home will not be affected.
Lockers All students will be asked to empty out their lockers on Thursday 28 November in Period Seven. Please bring an extra bag to put all belongings into or you could purchase a Borneo Trip
Tote
Bag for $10 from Reception. All keys must be handed in on this day and any that have been mis-placed will be charged against your school account.
Please make sure your child brings: Mufti Clothing Spare change of clothes Sport shoes Lunch Drink bottle Hat We hope to see everyone at school and ready to have fun! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mr Keen. Email: philip.keen@acgedu.com
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. . . All different colours, shapes and sizes Best of all were the smiles on the children's faces . . . Last Scooter Day for 2019! 6
Leigh Science Trip
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
In Science the Year Nines are studying Humans in the environment so we went snorkelling at Matheson’s Bay with 9B on Monday and Goat Island on Wednesday with 9A. Very few students had been snorkelling before and they were amazed at what they saw underwater and were excited when they saw fish. It gave them a different view of the planet and hopefully gives them more incentive to look after the only planet that we have.
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Rainbow’s End
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Every year, our Librarian’s are rewarded for their service to the Library and they go to Rainbow’s End for the day. Thank you Mrs Davies for being the best Librarian ever.
The New Zealand Wushu and Kung Fu Federation held their National Championship competition Dear Principal, My name is JoJo and I am the Head Coach at CNSST Kung Fu World. I am very excited to share some good news with you. On Saturday, 9 November 2019, the New Zealand Wushu and Kung Fu Federation held their National Championship competition. There were more than 200 competitors from 17 clubs entered in the event. Our KungFu and Tai Chi team won 10, Gold, 13 Silver and 8 Bronze medals. Two of our Team members Vasundahara Chitti and Vasudeva Chitti are from your school and joined the competition for the first time. Vasundahara Chitti has won two bronze medals and Vasudeva Chitti won fourth place. I am proud of them and am sure you will be too. – Jolo Hua
Vasudeva & Vasundahara
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Year Seven Long Bay Science Trip
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Our trip to investigate the rocky shore at Long Bay on Friday, 8 November was very successful. Much was learnt, it certainly was a very worthwhile outing for our Year Seven students. A big ‘Thank you’ to our parent helpers and staff involved. Teresa Barlow Faculty Co-ordinator 9
Notices
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Kids at School Care Holiday Programme This is now available from Tuesday 3 December to Friday 20 December and Monday 6 January 2020 to Friday 24 January 2020. Programmes are at Reception or contact Nanette Carillo on 021 0265 3242 or email: nanettecarillo@yahoo.com for more information.
LENCO Shop Hours - Christmas Period Shop will closed from 20 December 2019 and re open on the 6th January 2020. Hours: January Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 8.30 to 4.30 Wed Closed Saturday 9.00 to 3.00 February Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 8.30 to 4.30 Wed Closed Saturday 9.00 to 1.00
Term Four Charity – NorWest Care Trust It is the last week and few days to donate to this worthy cause. Thank you for all your support
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ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Traffic Flow
Traffic Flow for ACG Sunderland Before and After School
Year 1,2 & 3 Parent Car Park ONLY
DROP OFF / PICK UP POINT
WAIPAREIRA AVE
Year 4,5,6, all College Parents Car Park and Buses
Year 4, 5, 6 and all College Parents Car Park
Bus Drop off and Pick Up
BUILDI NG STAFF Parking PARKIN G
Gymnas ium Year 1,2, & 3 Parents and Visitors Car Park
PLEASE DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF ON THE MAIN ROAD (WAIPAREIRA AVE) RIGHT IN FRONT OF ACG SUNDERLAND. THERE ARE YELLOW LINES IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. Reception Gate: (Opposite Smith and Smith Glass/VTNZ) • Parents who are dropping off Year One, Year Two and Year Three students please use this entry/exit only • It is imperative for the safety of our students and visitors to the school that you do not use the parking by Reception unless you are using the Mobility Parking and you are a permit holder • Exit of this car park out to Waipareira Ave will be left turn only. Primary Gate: (Opposite Get Fed Food) • Parents who are dropping off Year Four, Year Five, Year Six, all College students and school buses please use this entry/exit only • Gates will be opened at 7.00am and closed again at 9.00am. In the afternoon the gates will be opened at 2.30pm • We have over fifty parking spaces in the Primary area • The basketball court next to the College playground at the back of the school will be used for our school buses who be dropping off and picking up our students in this area. There will be no parking here • Exit of this car park out to Waipareira Ave will be left turn only. Please remember: • • • •
The speed limit is 5kmph and I ask you to respect this. We wish to retain our 100% safety record. Keep your speed down, watch out for pedestrians and use the correct parking and drop off areas No overtaking on the road Always watch out for children Mobility Parking is parking only for those vehicles display a Mobility Parking Permit. 11
ACG Sunderland 09 838 7070 6 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland
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Lenco Schoolwear Shop has shifted to: 100/102 Central Park Drive, Henderson. Telephone: (09) 838 6164 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm January and February Opening Hours are: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 3.00pm Email: enquiries@isclenco.co.nz
The Kids at School Care afterschool programme has a 30 minute Homework Club. Available now before school programme care from 7.15 am to 8.30 am . Please contact Nanette Carillo on 021 265 3242 or email nanettecarillo@yahoo.com
School Office: Phone: 838 7070 Fax: 838 7040 Address: 6 Waipareira Avenue, Henderson, Waitakere 0610 Email: sunderland@acgedu.com Attendance: sunderlandattendance@acgedu.com Web: www.acgedu.com
Active Security – Sharma Family Phone 0800 422 848
2019 TERM DATES Term 1 Thursday, 24 January – Friday 12 April Term 2 Monday, 29 April – Friday 28 June Term 3 Monday, 22 July – Friday, 27 September Term 4 Monday, 14 October – Tuesday, 3 December
2020 TERM DATES 23 and 24 January: Tutor Days. Senior students confirm subjects • Parents / Caregivers and student meet with Homeroom Teacher/Form Tutor, • 24 January International Students Orientation
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Tuesday 28 January (Tue) – April 9 (Thu) April 28 (Tue) – June 26 (Fri) July 20 (Mon) – September 25 (Fri) October 12 (Mon) – December 4 (Fri) 12