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WINGS NEWSLETTER Vol 14, Term Three, Week Nine, 20 September 2019 Dear Parents and Friends of Sunderland
What’s in this issue:
On Monday morning over one hundred parents and students enjoyed each other’s company and experienced a wonderful speaker, Alexia Hilbertidou, at the annual College Parents and Friends Breakfast. Alexia is 20-years-old, just recently finished high-school, yet her love of Women’s empowerment and STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, and Math) has led her to a level of influence well beyond her years. She established GirlBoss New Zealand, an organisation which encourages young women to embrace STEM, Entrepreneurship and higher leadership. In 3 years, GirlBoss has 12,000 members and its programmes have been implemented in 55 schools across New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands.
Alexia’s own mission is to get women to the table - the boardroom table that is, and she believes the decisions made while young are crucial in paving the way.
As a National finalist for the Eureka Science Competition, at 17, she was the youngest person to lead a research project at the New Zealand Treasury. At 18, she was selected by the US Embassy and NASA for the NASA SOFIA Southern Deployment. She is New Zealand’s first Eisenhower Youth Fellow and has represented New Zealand at the International Future of Work Summit and the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. Alexia’s passion for gender equity is why she was named a Top 30 Global Teen Leader, a Top 5 Young Leader by the New Zealand Government, The Most Creative in Education at the Idealog Creative Awards, and the most influential New Zealand woman under the age of 25 at the Westpac Women of Influence Awards.
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In 2018, Alexia was personally awarded a Queen's Young Leader Award for Services to the Commonwealth by Her Majesty, The Queen at Buckingham Palace. She was selected from over 20,000 nominations and is the youngest Commonwealth Citizen to hold this honour. Alexia was a fabulous speaker and the entire audience enjoyed her message. On Tuesday, the Primary school also enjoyed the same excellent breakfast, and then experienced an entertaining question and answer format by up and coming Silver Fern, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson. Following a breakthrough year in 2016, talented young defender Michaela Sokolich-Beatson has continued to enhance her credentials in leaps and bounds. Named for the first time in 2018, the talented 22-year old is an example of the next generation of Silver Fern ready to create a legacy of their own in the black dress. A product of Whangaparoa College, Sokolich-Beatson was first chosen for the Northern Mystics in 2016 and is where she has remained for the last four seasons. An impressive 2019 season saw her efforts recognised with inclusion in the wider Netball World Cup programme. An outstanding athlete, Sokolich-Beatson is a tireless and effective defender. Skilled both in the circle and out on wing defence, she offers versatility and a fierce determination for the ball. Her strong leadership skills held her in good stead as the captain of the triumphant NZU21 team at the Netball World Youth Cup in Botswana in 2017. Fresh off their championship at the Netball World Cup last month, she’s looking forward to sharing her thoughts with your students about goal setting and how it’s taken her (and the Ferns) to the pinnacle of international netball sport. Michaela was able to pitch and entertain the audience superbly. Everyone really enjoyed her honesty and message.
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Then in the afternoon of both Monday and Tuesday ACG Sunderland held their annual Talent Shows. Firstly, on Monday the College, and then the Primary on Tuesday. Both events were outstanding with student, staff and parents alike loving the entertainment. Perhaps what is so refreshing is the confidence of the performers and respect of the audience that just encapsulates the Sunderland Way. I personally was so very proud of everyone. Congratulations to the following students: Primary • Frist: Ray Chung – Magic Show • Second: Fabian Villars – Guitar and singing • Third: Dong Chen – Dance performance College: • First: Martin Li – Rap • Second: Cassandra Pauling-Munro and Erin Geraghty - Singing • Third: Doyul Ki - Singing A huge thank you to the judges, backstage crew and everyone who made these two events happen. A big thank you to Mr O’Connor too, for his leadership in this area.
Then on Thursday, over twenty of our performers travelled to the Vodafone Events centre in South Auckland to be part of the ACG Concert held biannually to celebrate our music and performance skills across all four New Zealand schools. It really was a fabulous evening and again, congratulations to Mr Daniel O’Connor for his passion here.
Aspire. Succeed. Respect.
Nathan Villars Campus Principal ACG Sunderland 3
Primary News Honours Certificate
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Academic Houses
Heidi Jackson, Year 5 Louie Kumerich, Year 3 Fiona Lin, Year 2
Honours Badge Louie Kumerich, Year 3
Maori Language Week Photos - Hangi
World of Mathematics Session On Monday we were very lucky to have World of Maths visit our school. They had set up some fantastic hands-on maths activities that challenged us. We had lots of fun and learnt a lot at the same time. The problem solving activities really made us think about how maths is all around us. Have a look at our fantastic photos:
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Borneo Trip
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In December 2020, a group of 15 college students and 2 teachers will be going to Borneo to participate in a community service trip. The main focus of the trip involves a community project, such as building a bus shelter, a school block, a toilet block or a water well. To participate in such activities, we need to fundraise for the materials used in the construction process. We have thought of many ways in which to fundraise for the community project, such as sausage sizzles, bake sales, selling Eco Store soap, specially designed t-shirts/tote bags and many more that are yet to be announced. Our most consistently available method of donation is our GiveALittle page, and we would very much appreciate any donation given on that page, as it is essential that we raise enough money to provide infrastructure to the developing village that we will be staying with in Borneo. Please have a look at our page. Our team, along with the people in Borneo, will be more than grateful! https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-us-provide-schoolinginfrastructure?fbclid=IwAR2BPmTfiu_j_YaVkEZIo5HpuKKLLQTP7CDwH8s71U5ERQpEzcut9jbguBk Ecostore soaps are available from receptions, or one of the Borneo team students, for $2.50. A dollar from each soap will go directly to the community project. Keep an eye out for our next exciting fundraising venture.
Students vs Staff Basketball
Game enjoyed by all. Winners were the students. Well done to them. 5
College News
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College Sports Basketball - Years 7 and 8 Term 4 Students interested in playing basketball need to complete a sports registration form by Week 9 Game Days: Weekly Monday Competition 4:00pm - 7:00pm Cost: $70, in addition $100 for coaching. Training: Friday 7:00am – 8:15am Venues: Trust Stadium Tennis Students interested in playing Tennis after school need to complete a sports registration form by Week 9 Game Days: Weekly Monday Cost: $30 PER TERM Equipment: Students must provide their own tennis racquet Venues: Te Pai Tennis Courts Touch - Years 7 and 8 Students interested in playing Touch need to complete a sports registration form by Week 9 Game Days: Weekly Wednesday Competition 4:00pm onwards Term 4 23 Oct to 11 Dec Start Date: 23 October Cost: $45 Training: TBC Venues: Moire Park Uniform: Generic Sports Top issued by ACG Sunderland and PE Shorts. Equipment: Optional boots recommended Touch Yr 9/10 Students interested in playing please see Mr Keen Sports Uniforms Sports uniforms need to be returned to Mr Keen personally by the Wednesday of Week 8
College Academic House
Principals Badge Erin Geraghty was awarded a Principals badge for her outstanding contribution in setting up a Model United Nations club at our school, when Mrs Pollock took over in 2016 it was run by Senior College. Erin then helped her to establish a club at our school, she completed the High School Ambassador course and organised the West Auckland Model UN last year that was held at our school. This year she organised and mentored a team of students that attended the annual Auckland Model UN weekend and she has mentored and handed the role over to Hannah who has now completed the High School Ambassador course.
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Notices
Please see the organisation for Week Ten: College
Primary
Preschool
Week Ten
23 September to 27 September
Tuesday 24 September
9.00am HPV Injection, Year 8
Whole School Event
Parents and Friends
KEY:
Value of the Week: Organisation
9.30am Inspired Vision, Auditorium 1.30pm-3.00pm Primary Production Matinee, Auditorium Wednesday 25 September
1.30pm-3.00pm Primary Production Matinee, Auditorium 5.30pm-7.00pm Primary Production Evening Show, Auditorium
Thursday 26 September
Mufti Day 2.40pm-3.00pm Primary Citizenship Assembly, Auditorium 5.30pm-7.00pm Primary Production Evening Show, Auditorium
Friday 27 September
3.00pm Interim report to Year 1 to Year 10 students, full report to Year 11 to Year 13 3.10pm Term Three Finished
Trophies Please return all cups and trophies from Prizegiving 2018 to Mrs Davies or leave at reception. Whole School Picnic This is in Term Four. However, this will be charged against students accounts this term.
Lost Property This will be placed on display for all students next week. Any items left on Friday 27 September will be placed in our second hand shop. Other items will be donated to a charity. Please ensure you name all your child’s items.
Open Day Saturday 21 September 10.30am to 2.30pm 7
College News
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Primary Production
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Te Waka o Aotearoa Legends of New Zealand Performances: Tues 24 September 1:30pm Wed 25 September 1:30pm) Wed 25 September 5:30pm Thurs 26 September 5:30pm Tickets: Adults - $10 Children - $5 (5-12 years old) 4 years of age & under - free.
Tickets will available at reception from Monday 19th August.
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Community News
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ACG University Advice Link
The ACG University Advice link has been live for 2 and a half months, and it is great to see ACG students and parents from all our schools use it. We have users from year 10 right up to Year 13’s using the link. The link is located on your MYACG Page and is called ACG University Advice. ACG University Advice now links to 31 pages of information and sites that we hope will provide information and confidence to students planning their post ACG life. In August we added 8 new pages, one for each of New Zealand’s Universities. Another page that has been updated is the Parents page. We have added a link to a resource AUT have created, ‘Parents Hub”, and it is helpful to parents of students leaving home and going to University. Making the best choice relies on having the best information, and that is one of the main reasons we have introduced the University Advice link. The ACG University Advice link is not a stagnant database, it is an evolving resource aimed at giving our students and their parents access to important information that can help them make one of the biggest decisions they have faced so far, choosing the degree and university that is the best fit for them. The most popular pages used so far are: 1) Personal Statement 2) NZ Universities 3) Australian Universities 4) Asia/Pacific 5) US Universities 6) Scholarship Information 7) Otago University 8) Auckland University 9) UK Universities 10) Parents Page. If there is a page you think we should add, please feel free to email your suggestion to me: Guy.mills@acgedu.com It will help us work out what we may wish to add next. Guy Mills ACG University Advisor
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Holiday Programme
For more information please contact Nanette Carillo. Email: nanettecarillo@yahoo.com or phone: 021 0265 3242 11
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
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) 13