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Early Bird Ticket Price - $45 Buying tickets is easy! You can either purchase your early bird tickets from the School Office or purchase online. Online Purchase Instructions: Deposit your money into Sumner School PTA account: 03 1590 0023740 000 - Use your name as the reference. Send us an email at sumnervegas@gmail.com with the subject line 'Ball Tickets'. Tell us your name, and the number of tickets you have purchased. Also don't forget to tell us your address so we can deliver your tickets to you! |
Tēnā koutou katoa. Tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou.
Welcome to the Hayley F who has joined Te Manawa this week.
It is my pleasure to write the newsletter this week as Stuart is away representing Sumner School at the World Positive Education Conference for the remainder of the term.
Celebration of Learning
The school terms seem to speed past at an ever increasing rate of knots and the end of Term 2 is already fast approaching. I spoke to the students at assembly on Monday about how easy it is to get caught up in the fast pace of the term and forget to pause for a moment and consider the opportunities and experiences that have occurred during the last 9 weeks.
Our whole school curriculum concept of Diversity has really caught the imaginations of our students and it has been fantastic to see all of the classrooms this week busily putting the finishing touches to their learning inquiries. I have been impressed by the diverse and creative ways that our students have chosen to present their learning on this concept. Yesterday the Years 3 and 4 Team shared their learning with the community at their 'Survive and Thrive Museum' and earlier today the whānau of students in Years 0-2 were invited into school to share in a Language and Discovery morning. Thank you to all of you who took the opportunity to come into school to provide an audience for our students' learning. The Years 5 and 6 and Years 7 and 8 Teams will be sharing their inquiries during Learning Conferences next week.
Alongside all of this fantastic learning in the classrooms there have been the other opportunities that we have available for our students which give a breadth and depth to our curriculum. These include the numerous sport, music, lunchtime and after school clubs, competitions and experiences that our students have become involved in. These opportunities are down to the hard work and dedication of our fantastic teachers, support staff, whānau and the wider community. A huge ‘Thank You’ goes to everyone who have dedicated time and energy to supporting Sumner School this term.
Learning Conferences
Our student led Learning Conferences are next week - Tuesday 3 July (1.40-8pm) and Thursday 5 July (1.40-6pm). This is a fantastic time to share in your child(ren)'s learning so far this year and also an opportunity to discuss any questions you may have with your child(ren)'s teacher. Thank you to the families who completed the pre-conference form. During the Learning Conferences class teachers will also share your child(ren)'s mid year report. To book a conference please visit schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter the school code kspb8
Online bookings will remain open until Monday 2 July at 3pm.
Please note that normal classes will cease at 1.30pm on both Learning Conferences days (3 & 5 July). We would really appreciate your child being collected from school at this time but if you are unable to do so, supervision will once again be provided in the school library through until 3pm. If you would like your child(ren) added to the supervision list contact the Office on phone: 326 6546 or email: admin@sumner.school.nz.
How You Can Help at Home
Following the results from the online survey, we have created dedicated pages on our website for how parents can help with their child’s learning at home. Further information about this will be shared with you during Learning Conferences, but you can find the pages here.
And finally...
We wish Kathryn Blunn (Teacher of Room 16) and her fiance Matt the very best of luck as they jet off to Ireland during the holidays for their wedding. Kathryn will be away from school during the first week of Term 3 and Room 16 will be left in the very capable hands of Melanie Bradley.
Have a safe and relaxing holiday. I look forward to seeing you back when school resumes on Monday 23 July.
Ngā mihi nui
Anna Granger
Acting Principal
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Wacky Hair / Wig Wednesday - Week 7 The School Council would like to thank everyone who took part in Wig Wednesday. We raised $494.80 for the Child Cancer Foundation. Thank you for your support. |
Spotlight on Excellence
Congratulations to the following students who received Surfer Awards this week at the assembly on Monday:
Sincerity: Holly G for working hard and making great progress in maths this year. She shows a willingness to learn and a growth mindset!
Unity: Lachlan N for always being supportive towards your classmates. You are a great team player and are always looking out for others. Well done.
Unity: Lachlan G for always being supportive of his classmates and being a great team player during our inquiry project.
Resilience: Ned O for being a quiet achiever who always shows a smile and a 'can do' attitude to his learning.
Fairness: Zoe W for showing strong leadership skills in our inquiry task and being a fair and responsible leader.
Fairness: Zara G for being a brilliant Team Leader in our Inquiry Task, showing consideration for others, responsibility and great organisation.
Empathy: Adela H for constantly demonstrating respect towards your peers, teachers and all aspects of school. Well done Adela.
Empathy: Blake W for making amazing progress in all areas of learning. He always tries his best and shows a great attitude.
Canterbury Rep Netball Trials
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to trial for the Canterbury Primary Schools representative netball team:
Polly S, Lily T, Mele K and Holly C.
A fantastic effort to have even reached these trials!!
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to trial for the Canterbury Primary Schools representative netball team:
Polly S, Lily T, Mele K and Holly C.
A fantastic effort to have even reached these trials!!
EPRO8 Challenge
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Congratulations to Mitchell K, Naomi D, Aurora G-F and Jesse P-J who came joint 1st at their Semi-Final of the EPRO8 (engineering, problem solving and innovation) Challenge. The team worked incredibly well together at the over 2.5 hour competition and will now compete in the Canterbury Finals next Wednesday at Linwood College. We wish you the very best of luck!
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Unattended Children at the Sumner Library
Children are welcome to visit Sumner Library unaccompanied over the age of 10 years. Children under the age of 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver over the age of 14 years.
We remind parents and guardians that they are responsible for the supervision and behaviour of their children while the children are in the Library.
The Library takes no responsibility for the care and behaviour of children left unattended in the Library.
Ngā mihi nui
From the Sumner Library Team at Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Wellbeing Week
New Library Web App
We have recently converted to a new library management system. This allows increased functionality, ease of use and automation of many processes. It also features a Web App page allowing students access to the library catalogue anytime, anyplace, on any device.
This key feature enables students to search the catalogue, reserve up to two books at a time and write online book reviews. Each student has a unique login which their teacher has given them.
Please bookmark:
nz.accessit.online/SMN02 (It is case sensitive and it is the number 0, not the letter O)
Please log on and browse around with your child.
There is now a shelf in the library for reserved books. When the book that your child has reserved has been put on hold, a written notification will be placed in their classrooms to let them know that they can come to the library to have the book issued. Senior students will also receive notification to their school email address.
Thank you,
Yvonne Hall
Sumner School librarian
Head lice
There has been an outbreak of head lice throughout the school this term. Please take the time over the holidays to check and treat your child if they are infected. Your help to try and eradicate this pest is appreciated.
There has been an outbreak of head lice throughout the school this term. Please take the time over the holidays to check and treat your child if they are infected. Your help to try and eradicate this pest is appreciated.
Neave, Olivia and Hazel visit the Art Gallery - Week 8
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Wellbeing Week
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Mahoe Nui Planting Event You are invited to join the group for the Mahoe Nui planting morning this Saturday 30 June. Meet at 9am on Colenso Street, next to the school netball courts, for directions and to carpool to the site which is just off Evans Pass next to the Captain Thomas track. Equipment is provided, but bring your own gardening gloves and spade if you prefer. We finish at 11am with morning tea provided. Site suitable for children from about aged 8 and up. It will be postponed if there is rain. |
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Art After School with Jo Loughnan
Term 3 2018
Art classes will begin on Wednesday 25th July (Week 1) in Room 10 from 3pm to 4.30pm.
All classes are strongly based on drawing skills using chalk, charcoal, dye, pastels and paint. We cover a fun range of subject matter and complete a piece of artwork every session. Lessons are suitable for 6-12 year olds and all materials and afternoon tea are included in the cost.
Lessons this term include: kiwi, cottage, koala, racing cars, penguin, daffodils, kea, kangaroo,
flamingos and a puppy.
The cost for the term (10weeks) is $180.00
For more information or to book in please contact Jo 384 7506
or email joloughnan@xtra.co.nz
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CNC Kidsfest Holiday Programmes – July School Holidays
Please share with your club/school teams and players.
Christchurch Netball Around the World Tournament - Is your dream to play for the Silver Ferns, Australian Diamonds or England Roses? Well here is your chance!
The afternoon starts with a skills session and then players are assigned to teams of the world for our mini World Cup tournament: Jamaica, England, South Africa, Australia and of course New Zealand!
Players will be provided face paint and ribbons in the national colours of the teams so they really look the part.
Open to Year 7 and 8 players of all skill levels.
Coaches and umpires are provided.
Dates: Tuesday 17th or Thursday 19th July
Venue: Bishopdale YMCA
Time: 12noon – 3pm
Cost: $30
Register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/74328
Christchurch Netball Presents – Our Netball World
Explore the different animals of Our World through fun activities, skills and games for Under 5’s (2+ years) and Year 1-2 children (age 5-7years).
Egg & Spoon monkey races, Relay races, Frog Jump competitions, Animals of Our World Scavenger Hunt.
Children dress up as their favourite animal, children can wear onesies and other costumes that give consideration to player safety.
Prizes and fun activities for younger children.
Maximum of 40 Under 5’s and 40 Year 1-2 children per session.
Caregivers compulsory.
For children aged 2-7 years.
Date: Tuesday 10th July
Venue: Bishopdale YMCA
Time: 12 noon - 1pm: Under 5's and 1.15 - 2.45pm: Year 1-2 children (5-7 years)
Cost: $5 per person
Register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/74044
Anna & Hayley Netball Expedition
Explore the world of Netball – A & H take the children on a whole day journey through netball games and skills including guest Tactix coaches, nutrition and physio information, fun activities, attack, defence and plenty of challenges!
For children aged 8-13 years
Date: Thursday 12th July
Venue: Bishopdale YMCA
Time: 11-13yrs: 9am – 12noon and 8-10yrs: 12noon – 3pm
Cost: $50 per person
Register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/74300
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