Junior Athletics Day - Week 6
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Tenei te mihi atu kia koutou. Welcome to Xanthe S who joined us recently.
Principal’s Summary
- Prize Giving
- Staffing News
- Class Placements 2018
- School Finishes at 12.30pm on Tuesday 19 December
- Parent Helpers’ Morning Tea Invitation
- Garden Tour
The end of the school year is rapidly approaching with only a couple of weeks to go until the holidays. There is much to do in that time with the last two weeks of term promising to be jammed-packed with activities.
Prize Giving Ceremony
This year’s senior (Years 5-8) Prize Giving Ceremony will take place at 6pm on 12 December in the Hall. Although a large part of this event is focussed on our Year 8 leavers, the expectation is that all Years 5-8 students will attend Prize Giving. Please note that all children need to attend in school uniform.
Class Placements 2018
Thank you to the parents who have written in with specific class requests for next year based on exceptional circumstances. This opportunity has now closed. The teachers are now working their way through the rather complex task of compiling the new class lists.
The children will have the chance to meet their new teacher and classmates on Monday 18 December. Class lists will be sent home later that day.
School Finishes at 12.30pm on Tuesday 19 December
Please note that the school year will conclude at 12.30pm on Tuesday 19 December. Please make arrangements to collect your child from their class at this time. If you are unable to do so, MASH is open at the earlier time of 12.30pm. Please call 0800 420520. If you wish to book your child in.
Parent Helpers’ Morning Tea Invitation
The Board of Trustees would like to invite all parents, grandparents and friends of the school who have assisted with any school related activities or events along to our annual Parent Helpers Morning Tea at 10.30pm on Monday 11 December in the Staffroom. This is an occasion for the Board and staff to thank our community, without whose help, we wouldn’t be able to offer all of the amazing opportunities we do for our children.
There is no need to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you on the 11th.
Garden Tour
Speaking of parent support, I would like to thank Kirsty Ruppell and her dedicated team of helpers for organising the Gardens of Sumner tour last Sunday. This was a real team effort and a fantastic event to be part of. A special thank you of course goes to the Sumner Garden owners who generously shared their stunning gardens with us.
Have a great weekend.
Ngā mihi nui
Stuart Cameron
Principal
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Junior Athletics - Week 6
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Years 3&4 Athletics Day
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Spotlight on Excellence
Congratulations to the following students who received Surfer Awards this week at the assembly on Monday:
Sincerity: Henry F for demonstrating a sincere work ethic in everything he does. He has represented his peers well on the Student Council.
Unity: Will D for consistently working well when collaborating with others during tasks and always considering the needs of others.
Unity: Tessa L for being a team player who collaborates well with others. She is kind and inclusive of her classmates, and demonstrates interest in others.
Resilience: Zoe G-S for being a curious, resilient learner who gives all tasks her best effort, no matter how challenging.
Resilience: Toby I for working hard all year on building reliance and stamina. He recently completed all his testing and also scored 100% in a reading task.
Fairness: Tomas W for being inclusive towards everyone he comes across. He supports others in a quiet but firm manner.
Empathy: Isabella T for showing a genuine strength and respect towards all. She is proud of her culture and is a firm friend and supporter to others.
Respect: Levi P-J for being an outstanding role model in our Years 5&6 team. He show respect to all by listening carefully and speaking to others politely.
Empathy: Adela H for being a kind and caring member of the class who always looks out for others and ensures that everyone is included.
Junior Athletics Day
Triathlon
Well done to all who competed in the Sumner and Our Lady Star of the Sea combined triathlon. It was great to see so many individuals and teams giving this challenging event a go. For all those who went on to compete in Wednesday's Canterbury Triathlon you did the school and South East Zone proud. I know for many the lake swim is always a daunting prospect, whether it is the temperature, the number of swimmers jostling for position or just the look of the weed hiding under the surface. While there were many excellent results in some large competitor fields, some of particular note were Callum G 3rd, Ava H 4th, Amelia S 8th and Cameron M 10th. Please see a full list of results below. Thank you to the thirty plus parents who assisted in running the event(s).
The last event on the sporting calendar is the Canterbury Athletics Champs on Wednesday 6th December in Ashburton. All athletes have to be at school ready to board the bus at 6.30am. We will be back at Sumner School by 5pm (approximately).
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Chris Cole
Sport Coordinator
Triathlon Results
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Term 4 Activity Costs
A special request to parents to please settle Term 4 costs before the end of term. Please email if you require another statement, or check your child's account via the Parent Portal.
We have many parents with unpaid costs for bus travel, which is meant to be paid before the event. Unfortunately the school is not able to cover the cost of travel to sports days and the cost of the bus relies on every student who participated paying, so prompt payment would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you to all the families who have paid these costs already.
Sue Stevens
sstevens@sumner.school.nz
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Library Books - Please return immediately
The School Library will be closed for the annual stocktake in week 8 (4 December- 8 December). Please make sure your children return all books no later than Friday 1 December. Invoices for lost books will be sent home after the stocktake. Thank you from The Library Team |
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Gifts for The City Mission
Help give less able Kiwi families the gifts they deserve this Christmas by donating a new toy under the tree in the Office either wrapped or unwrapped. Ray White gift tags are available at the Office to specify what age and gender the toy is intended for. Thank you for your generosity. |
Triathlon - Week 6
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Next and Final PTA Meeting 2017
Monday 4 December 7 - 8pm School Staffroom
Join the PTA! Because many hands make light work….
All school parents are welcome to ANY PTA meeting. You can choose to officially join in our meetings and have a specific role, or just be someone who helps out with special events from time to time. Fresh faces and bright ideas are always welcome!!
Please feel free to contact Amanda Price for any information about the PTA on 027 4888117 or via email pta@sumner.school.nz
Join our PTA Facebook Page Sumner School PTA to keep up to date with all our events.
Lost Scooter
Sean B in Room 4 has had his black Micro scooter taken from outside the classroom earlier in the week. Please check your child hasn't brought this home by mistake if you have a similar type scooter and return or contact the Office.
Monday 4 December 7 - 8pm School Staffroom
Join the PTA! Because many hands make light work….
All school parents are welcome to ANY PTA meeting. You can choose to officially join in our meetings and have a specific role, or just be someone who helps out with special events from time to time. Fresh faces and bright ideas are always welcome!!
Please feel free to contact Amanda Price for any information about the PTA on 027 4888117 or via email pta@sumner.school.nz
Join our PTA Facebook Page Sumner School PTA to keep up to date with all our events.
Lost Scooter
Sean B in Room 4 has had his black Micro scooter taken from outside the classroom earlier in the week. Please check your child hasn't brought this home by mistake if you have a similar type scooter and return or contact the Office.
Year 8 Students ONLY to be seen in Dental Van this visit
One of our Community Dental Service Mobiles will be visiting your school before the end of this school year. During this visit we will be seeing Year 8 Students only.
We will be returning to Sumner School at the beginning of the 2018 school year when we will see those students who are due for their examination.
PLEASE NOTE: The Dental Therapist will be checking the children’s teeth and also X-ray, clean and apply protective treatments (including Fluoride) if required.
PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP VIA 0800 846 983 IF YOUR CHILD IS A YEAR 8 STUDENT AND YOU WISH TO BE PRESENT AT YOUR CHILD’S CHECK UP OR IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD TO HAVE ANY OF THE DENTAL CARE DESCRIBED ABOVE.
If once your Year 8 child has been seen they bring home a “Care Plan” please contact our Call Centre on 0800 846 983 as soon as possible as appointments for the remainder of 2017 are filling up fast.
However, if you are unable to get any required treatment completed before the end of the 2017 school year please book your child in for an appointment in February 2018 so we can complete your child’s treatment before they move to the Dentist of your choice.
To make an appointment you can contact our Call Centres: Phone – 0800 846 983 or email – commdental@cdhb.health.nz
Pre Christmas Junior Tennis Coaching Camp
20, 21st and 22nd December at Sumner Tennis Club, Heberden Avenue, 9.30am to 12pm. All 5 – 12 year olds welcome.
TO REGISTER - Please contact Lynn O’Dell 021 1632 032
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