Years 7&8 Pudding Hill Camp - Week 10
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Tenei te mihi atu kia koutou. Welcome to Quinn and Reiss F, Iona M, Jaely B and Saffie and Lillie M who have joined us this week.
Welcome back to the new term. I trust you had a safe and relaxing holiday with your whānau. We have another exciting term ahead of us with the Life Education Trust on site, school athletics and triathlon sports, a technology unit on product and design and of course all of the exciting events and functions leading up to Christmas.
On a very different note, it would be remiss of me not to mention last night's election results given the potential impact this may have on the New Zealand education system in the future. The Labour Party campaigned with an education policy that very clearly spelt out the end of National Standards in lieu of a greater focus on creativity and innovation.
This will not be an easy task given how entwined the National Standards are in our current system, but it does make for an exciting opportunity for all educators and we look forward to seeing how this policy change will come to fruition. Watch this space.
Finally, I would like to thank Joy Wang for organising the China Day celebrations in conjunction with the University of Canterbury’s Confucius Institute. Today the children were treated to a range of Chinese experiences including music and dance, artwork, traditional clothing and cooking. Joy has worked as a Mandarin Language Assistant throughout the year at Sumner School and has done a wonderful job introducing our students to Chinese language and culture.
Have a great long weekend.
Ngā mihi nui
Stuart Cameron
Principal
Years 7&8 Camp at Pudding Hill
Spotlight on Excellence
Congratulations to the following students who received Surfer Awards this week at the assembly on Monday:
Unity: Georgia B for the leadership and teamwork she displayed during the production and the assistance and expertise teaching the dance moves.
Resilience: Holly C for showing resilience during camp. She felt unwell but participated as a valuable team member in the challenge.
Positivity: Stanley S for being fully involved in camp activities and always having a positive attitude and sense of humour.
Responsibility: Ashton T for being reliable and responsible when performing key tasks involving technology around the school.
Leadership: Christian H for demonstrating and sharing his expertise and leadership skills at camp.
Fairness: Polly S for being a fair and kind member of her team during camp by ensuring that all members of her group were included.
Sincerity: George H for showing sincerity in the way that he relates to others. He is always willing to help others and share his skills.
Unity: Ruby A for being a positive and responsible student while at camp and being inclusive of others at all times.
National Primary School Surf Champs
Amelie W, Ava H and Jack T went to the National Primary School Champs in Gisborne over the holidays.
Jack T surfed unbeaten through to the semi finals in Year 5 and 6 boys competition. Amelie W surfed her best in the Year 7 and 8 girls making it through to the semi finals as well. Ava H placed 2nd overall in the Years 7 & 8 girls division. Ava surfed unbeaten through the round robin achieving a well deserved 2nd place in the final up against some tough Year 8 competitors.
Sumner School was certainly well represented and we are very proud of all of them.
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Canterbury Hockey Rico G was selected to play for Canterbury Hockey U13B this season and during the holidays the team went up to Rotorua for their final tournament. They won the McGrath Trophy. Congratulations! |
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Calendar and Cards - Sumner School Fundraiser
Orders close on Sunday 22 October at 11pm, go to: www.kidsartworks.co.nz and enter your child's unique code to view and purchase calendars, cards and more. If you have lost your order form with your child's unique code please email: kategibson@yahoo.com
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Sunhats in Term 4
A reminder that navy wide brimmed or bucket hats are a uniform requirement for students during Term 4. Hats are available at The Warehouse at Eastgate or from Mainland Uniforms. Order online at: wwwmainlanduniforms.co.nz Children who don't have a hat will be required to spend break times outside in the shade. |
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Scholastic Books
Your child should have brought home a brochure for Scholastic book orders this week. Please ask your child's teacher if you didn't receive one. The final date for orders to be submitted is 1 November. Thank you for supporting this great school fundraiser and a special thank you to parent Chris Rowe for all her hard work coordinating this over many years.
Board of Trustees Meeting
The next Board meeting is on 24 October, 7pm in the Colenso Room.
Teacher Only Day - Term 4
A reminder that 16 November is Teacher Only Day. This is the Thursday before Show Day.
Wattie's Cans For Good
The Student Council have decided to support The Salvation Army through Wattie's 'Can's For Good' Appeal. We would like students to donate tinned food to the office by Friday 3 November. Many thanks for your support.
Next PTA Meeting, Monday 30 October, 7-8pm in the school staffroom
Join the PTA! Because many hands make light work….
All school parents are welcome to ANY PTA meetings. 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
Senior Camp Activities
Years 5-8 Athletics Day
Sumner School Athletics Day is on Friday 27 October, 9.15am - 3pm. All welcome! Please view the timetable below.
Years 7&8 Pudding Hill Camp
Scarborough Playground Renewal Project - open for feedback
Christchurch City Council are asking for feedback on the concept plans for Scarborough Playground from today until 13 November. "Have your Say" page for online submissions is https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/51
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Stoked Surf School
Surfing starts this week. Spaces available on Wednesday 4pm, Thursday 3.30pm, Saturday 10am, Sunday 10am depending on numbers Enrolments and info: donna.chchsos@gmail.com |
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