ACG Sunderland Newsletter Week 1 Term 3 July 2019

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Vol 14, Term Three, Week One, 26 July 2019

Dear ACG Sunderland Community I hope like me, you had some quality time with your family and friends over the three week break. I did hear many had escaped the wet, cold winter and headed off for some sun, well done to you!

What’s in this issue:

The school is in great spirits and with us now having formally joined the Inspired group of schools. I am now in a position to share with you some of the plans we have in place for ACG Sunderland over the next year or so.

1. A new purpose built Preschool is going to start construction later this year, with a capacity of 70 children.

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2. A café is to be built in the Atrium this year.

3. A new turf is to be constructed below the Gymnasium, this will be an all-weather space to play Tennis, Soccer, Hockey, and to do have timetabled Physical Education classes.

4. There are also plans to put astro surface down on our existing hard surfaces in the College These are obviously very exciting times for Sunderland and I will certainly keep you up to date with progress.

Due to Sunderland’s growth in recent years, we have decided to expand the number of Houses from four to six. The two new Houses are called Waitakere and Whenuapai. Waitakere will be orange and Whenuapai teal.

With this growth it will mean that some current students will need to change Houses. We will let students know how this process will work.

During the holidays a group of students travelled to South Africa, an article is included in this newsletter however, I wish to share the words from Mrs Barlow describing how well the trip went.

I cannot believe that it is now all over! I would just like to say what a great trip this was and how well looked after by the company we were. The staff went out of their way to make us all feel at home and even provided us Operation Wallacea with many extra’s.

Back Row: Leo Li, Aaran Kumar, Jack Feng, Niket Shah, David Li and Mr O’Connor Front Row: Mrs Pollock’s Sister, Robson Smith, Ms Pollock (visiting the team), Mrs Barlow and Rufang Luo

Also in the holidays, Eesha Ranchhod competed in the National Karate Championships, winning gold in her class: Kata Female 12/13 years premier division. Well done Eesha.

To add to this, Flynn Jameson won silver for his 5 metre platform dive, gold for his 3 metre and 1 metre springboard dives along with gold and bronze in the Syncro competition the boys and mixed teams he is a part of. Well done Flynn.

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On the last day of Term Two, a group of girls ranging from Year Four to Year Seven; Miu Miu Jin, Leah Doy, Abigail Cosgrove, Sophia Feng, Anya Thurner, Yolanda Chang, competed at the Auckland Girls Chess Championship, which was very successful.

Anya Thurner came first equal in the Under 12 Years section and Yolanda Chang came third equal. Sophia Feng from 4LC, came second place in the Under 10 Years section.

Many thanks to Kat Doy and Christoph Thurner for taking the girls and supporting them throughout the tournament.

Please see the organisation for Week Two and Week Three: College

Primary

Preschool

Whole School Event

Week Two

29 July to 2 August

Tuesday 30 July

8.30am-3.00pm College Class, Team, Group photos, Auditorium

Parents and Friends

KEY:

Value of the Week: Decisiveness

10.10am-10.30am Whole School Photo 3.30pm-6.00pm Primary Parent Teacher Interviews, Auditorium/Music Room 4.30pm-7.30pm College Parent Teacher Interviews, Auditorium/Music Room Wednesday 31 July

All Day Year 7 & 8 Northwest Sports Hockey 12.10pm-12.40pm House Wars, Tong & McDonald, Chinese Whisper Quiz 3.30pm-6.00pm Primary Parent Teacher Interviews, Auditorium/Music Room 4.30pm-7.30pm College Parent Teacher Interviews, Auditorium/Music Room

Thursday 1 August

8.30am-3.00pm Primary Class, Team, Group photos, Auditorium 10.10am-10.30am Staff Photo, Auditorium

Week Three

05 August to 09 August

Value of the Week: Cooperation

Monday 5 August

12.40pm-1.30pm, Primary Talent Show Auditions, Auditorium

Tuesday 6 August

Northwest Sport, Netball Year 7 & 8. all day 12.40pm-1.30pm, Primary Talent Show Auditions, Auditorium

Wednesday 7 August

6.30pm-7.30pm, Borneo Trip, Parent Information and Equipment meeting

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

Aspire. Succeed. Respect.

Nathan Villars Campus Principal ACG Sunderland 3

Primary News

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In the last week of Term Two, our Year One and Year Two classes went to Butterfly Creek to experience the wildlife on offer, an excellent cross-curricular Social Science and Science trip. I understand everyone had a fantastic time. A big thank you to Miss Fleming for organising this event.

The Citizenship Assembly was also in the last week of Term Two, the recipients were: 1NG

Yanyi Shao

1SB

Agam Verma

1-2CF

Sophia Omar

2RW

Scarlet Townshend

3AV

Yiya [Cynthia] Yang

4LC

Jaesung Yoo

5WB

Leila Kessas

6PG

Jiayue [Selina] Zhao

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College News

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On Tuesday 23 June, Sunderland was again the home of ‘Rock’ when twelve bands entertained an audience of nearly three hundred which included parents, students and staff at our annual Battle of the Bands.

It really was a wonderfully entertaining afternoon and a celebration of the music ethos that Mr Daniel O’Connor has been able to develop and sustain for more than a decade.

This year the judges were the Head Boy and Head Girl, Chase Leathard and Stephanie Weatherill, a very big thank you to them.

The results: Talented Musician: Max Kingston Best Original Song: Moon Children Third Place: 5 Minute Band Second Place: Hex First Place: Moon Children

South Africa Trip 26 June to 14 July 2019 What a wonderful experience we all had. The company really looked after us all.

The first week we completed our terrestrial activities at Dinokeng Reserve. We went out early each morning to look for organisms and complete surveys to assist with the development and maintenance of this unique reserve.

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Our water based snorkelling and scuba diving was based in the Sodwana wetlands. This was a more relaxed week with plenty of time to make new friends and enjoy being on the beach.

Teresa Barlow Faculty Co-Ordinator Youth Parliament

Youth Parliament was an initiative set in place to ensure that young people had a voice in Parliament by working closely with the MPs that selected them. I had the opportunity to represent the Hon Phil Twyford (or as I like to call him Uncle Phil), share his seat in the debating chamber and attend events with him which allowed me to form connections with people and organisations he works with . He has taught me how to overcome the nerves of being in the public eye and how to be myself. I saw how passionate he was and how much he loved people. He saw something in me that I will probably never see, but I'm grateful that he did because this entire experience has been amazing and he is absolutely awesome.

The two day event took months of preparation, gathering information from not only the young people in my peer group, but also my electorate on what issues they wanted to be addressed. The common issue that I found was that young people were concerned for the future of their culture and that if action was not taken to preserve it, then we would become the "lost generation." Hence why this became the topic of my speech in the general debate. I was also on the Primary production select committee where we had representatives come and talk to us about the effect that climate change is having on farming.

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I got the chance to meet various MP's more notably Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Rt Hon Trevor Mallard and Dame Patsy Reddy just to name a few. Meeting these people, people I look up to, was nothing short of a privilege. Having real, down to earth conversations with young people who share such an immense love for politics with me, made me feel at home, as I am aware that joining a political party at the age of 17 is not common.

But I would have to say the best part of this entire experience was talking to everyday people. letting them know that i heard them, and that I cared for them and their opinions. People want to feel included and feel like someone is looking out for them. not like a number or a demographic. So they tell you things, and many of these things are heart-breaking.

But that's just a part of the job, and so I've learnt that you need to keep pushing so that meaningful change can be created to ensure that these people can live a life worth living.

I loved every bit of the experience, making new friends and meeting future potential colleagues. The greatest minds of the future sat in that chamber alongside me, and I am proud to say that the future of our country looks bright.

The goal for me personally is to get back into Parliament as a member of the House. Roaming the halls was nothing short of inspiring.

All 120 youth MPs were asked what mattered most to them, and my answer was exactly the same as theirs.

He tangata, he tangata he tangata, it is people, it is people, it is people.

By Fania Kapao 7

A Student’s Initiative

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Community News

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Ground Crew

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ACG Sunderland Ring Road I need to bring to the community’s attention the use of the Ring Road before and after school. 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.

Please use the Ring Road to drop off your child either at the rear of the school or at the side by the Primary playground till 8.30am in the morning and the gates open in the afternoon at 3.00pm.

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.

Entry ONLY is the entrance opposite Smith and Smith Glass/VTNZ Exit ONLY is the exit opposite Get Fed Food

关于校园环岛路交通安全的通知 致亲爱的ACG Sunderland 家长和朋友们:

过去几周内，在校园环岛路上差点发生了两起交通事故，一起在早上，一起在下午。此事引起 ACG Sunderland 委员 会的关注。 我想借此机会提醒家长们在校园内保持 5 km/h 的车速。如果家长们需要进入学校大楼，请您把车泊在学校大门旁访问客 专用停车场。 小学旁的停车位仅限于接送孩子的家长们暂时停泊，并恳请家长们保留在车内，不要离开车位。 谢谢您们的关注与支持。 Nathan Villars ACG Sunderland 校长敬啟 22/3/2016

New carparks

URGENT NOTICE Parents and Caregivers using the Ring Road at the end of the school day, please note there is a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING by the Gymnasium now (just after the judder bar. PLEASE WATCH FOR STUDENTS.

There are also 12 new parks as you drive up the Ring Road to the Primary courts.

We ask for the communities support to: * keep to the 5 kilometre an hour speed limit.

New Pedestrian Crossing

* watch for students.

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Attendance: A reminder to the community, the procedure for when your child is away is to please let us know by emailing

sunderlandattendance@acgedu.com not the Form Teacher, thank you for taking note.

Gold Sponsors School Contact Details

Lenco Schoolwear Shop has shifted to: 100/102 Central Park Drive, Henderson.

Telephone: (09) 838 6164

Thank you to the following Sponsors and Supporters of ACG Sunderland.

We greatly appreciate their assistance.

Please consider them if requiring a product or service they provide.

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

Active Security – Sharma Family Phone 0800 422 848 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

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

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

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