Mihi whakatau welcome to visiting students from the USA
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Tenei te mihi atu kia koutou.Welcome to the following students who have joined us recently: Tom L, Ted M and Benjamin P.
Principal's Summary:
- Learning Conferences
- Canterbury Block Update
- Cultural Narrative
- Skateboarding on Van Asch grounds
- Quiz and Raffle Tickets
Dr Jane Goodall Visit
What an amazing privilege it was to have Dr Jane Goodall visit Sumner School today. This visit was a culmination of the Kaitiakitanga (guardianship) inquiry unit all students have been working on this term using Dr Goodall's Roots & Shoots model. This approach encourages participants to contribute to environmental projects in their local area with the view that if everyone does their bit, no matter how small, it will make a big difference to the world. The philosophy of being globally aware, locally active, is something that has been an important part of our school's strategic vision for several years.
I would like to acknowledge Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr Hamish Cochrane & Dr Billy Osteen form the University of Canterbury for all of their support in bringing Dr Goodall to Sumner.
Learning Conferences Tuesday 4 and Thursday 6 July
Learning Conferences will be taking place next Tuesday (4 June) from 1.40-8pm and Thursday (6 June) from 1.40-6pm. Please note that classes will finish at 1.30pm on both days. Please make arrangements to collect your child(ren) at this earlier time. Supervision will once again be provided in the Hall Foyer through until 3.00pm for any students who cannot be collected at 1.30pm. Please contact the Office if you would like your child added to the list.
If you have not already made a booking using our online system, please do so before 9am on Monday 3 July, or contact the Office directly. Any bookings after this time will need to be made directly with your child(ren)’s teacher.
A reminder that the Learning Conferences are an opportunity to share the progress and achievement your children have made in the first half of the year. It is really important that the students are involved in this process, so we strongly encourage you to have them attend the conference with you. As the focus of the conference is on learning, the last 5 minutes will be reserved for you to discuss any other concerns that you might have with your child(ren)’s class teacher. Please let your child(ren)’s teacher know at the beginning of the conference if you would like to take up this opportunity.
Canterbury Block Update
The Canterbury Block refurbishment is now in full swing and is really beginning to take shape. We were originally working towards a completion date of Monday 24 July (the first day of Term 3) but unfortunately there has been a couple of unforeseen issues which have resulted in the programme being delayed by two weeks. We are now hoping to open the building on Monday 7 August. We will keep you updated if this is likely to change.
Cultural Narrative Feedback
Thank you to the 19 people who have submitted comments on our draft Cultural Narrative. We have had some very positive feedback to date and are encouraged by the support the Cultural Narrative has received.
If you would like to make a submission please click here. The narrative was emailed out to you on 21 June. The survey will remain open through until 9am on Monday 3 July.
Skateboarding on the Van Asch Grounds
We have been contacted by staff at Van Asch Deaf Education Centre who concerned about Sumner School students (identified by their uniform) using the tar sealed slopes to skateboard down. There has been a couple of near-miss incidents with cars who have not seen the children on their skateboards. If you do have a child who spends time at Van Asch please reinforce to them that using the slopes for skateboarding is not safe or or appropriate use of their grounds.
Quiz and Raffles Tickets
Thank you to everyone who supported last week’s PTA Quiz Night by entering a team, contributing to the gift basket and/or selling raffle tickets. In total we managed to raise a little over $10,000. This is a fantastic effort!
On the night, 24 teams vied for Sumner trivia supremacy. Congratulations to team Insert Name Here who took out the quiz again this year. A huge thank you to Amanda Price, Rachel Wright and everyone else who helped out on the night.
Finally, as another action-packed term draws to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your ongoing support and wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday.
Ngā mihi
Stuart Cameron
Principal
Raffle Winners
Nick K #0154, Annie #4391, Pip S #3411, Lucy L #2997, Kirsty B # 1219, Gavin B, G Ross #1651, Nolan #1104, S Davies #3881, Bradley #1550 & 1525, Tainui #2634, Roberts, G Jones #4440, Mike P #2052, Blair R #0864
Students from Hawaii perform for Sumner School - Week 8
Spotlight on Excellence
Congratulations to the following students who received Surfer Awards at the assembly on Monday:
Empathy: Orla M for showing kindness and concern for others and supporting them in the classroom.
Fairness: Cameron M for being fair and friendly in his interactions with others and considering their thoughts and feelings.
Unity: Nicola S for showing unity and pride when developing the Cultural Narrative for Tuatara.
Unity: Indygo F for showing unity and pride when developing the Cultural Narrative for Tuatara.
Unity: Flynn H for showing unity and pride when developing the Cultural Narrative for Tuatara.
Sincerity: Lila S for demonstrating a growth mindset and persevering with sincerity when faced with new challenges.
Resilience: Callum G for amazing resilience with his writing. You are working incredibly hard to make sure that each piece of work is the very best it can be.
Congratulations to the following students who received Surfer Awards at the assembly on Monday:
Empathy: Orla M for showing kindness and concern for others and supporting them in the classroom.
Fairness: Cameron M for being fair and friendly in his interactions with others and considering their thoughts and feelings.
Unity: Nicola S for showing unity and pride when developing the Cultural Narrative for Tuatara.
Unity: Indygo F for showing unity and pride when developing the Cultural Narrative for Tuatara.
Unity: Flynn H for showing unity and pride when developing the Cultural Narrative for Tuatara.
Sincerity: Lila S for demonstrating a growth mindset and persevering with sincerity when faced with new challenges.
Resilience: Callum G for amazing resilience with his writing. You are working incredibly hard to make sure that each piece of work is the very best it can be.
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Wacky Hair / Wig Day - Week 8 
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Please note that there has been a change of date for our next Board of Trustees meeting. It will now take place in the staffroom at 7pm on Tuesday 8 August.
Next PTA Meeting - Monday 7 August
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
Join our PTA Facebook Page Sumner School PTA to keep up to date with all our events.
Pure Sushi
A reminder that Pure Sushi will not be providing lunch for students in Week 10, 7 July. Sushi lunches will resume as normal in Term 3, Week 1. Please have your child's order into the Office by Thursday each week for sushi lunch on Friday. Please ask at the Office for contact details for Pure Sushi if you would like to order online for multiple weeks and internet banking details.
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Love Books? Love Pizza?
Hell Pizza has partnered with the New Zealand Book Awards Trust to sponsor the Hell New Zealand Reading challenge –the Reading Challenge is a well established programme, now in its fourth year, which has been hugely successful in getting kids reading and enjoying the pleasures of stories — with the bonus of free pizza rewards. Read seven books, complete a small task and receive a voucher for a free 333 Hell Pizza! For interested children in Years 3-8, Pizza/Book wheels will be available from Susan in the library. Children have until 3 December 2017 to complete the challenge. Participation is entirely optional. Please let your child’s teacher know if you want them to participate in the challenge. |
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Room 6 Students on Wacki Hair Day - Week 8
2017-2018 Entertainment Books
Sumner School PTA is happy to be selling the new Entertainment Books where all money raised will go directly to the school and the new Library/Well Being Centre.
To pre order your Book or Digital Membership giving you up to $20,000 of value please order online here New display book will be at the School Office soon for you to check out.
For any questions please phone Jo Newsham 022 1612851.
Dental Care over the School Holidays
The Community Dental Service will operate an emergency service over the school holidays. This service is to provide relief of pain only and will not undertake ‘routine’ treatment. The service will be available each working day from 8:45am until 12:30pm from the Hillmorton Community Clinic, Sylvan Street, Christchurch for the following times:
Monday, 10 July to Friday, 14 July 2017 (excluding weekends) and Monday 17 July to Friday 21 July 2017 (excluding weekends).
This service will operate by appointment only and if we are unable to see your child, alternative options will be given. If your child has dental pain as a result of an accident please contact your dentist in the first instance.
You can phone and make an appointment for the emergency clinic by ringing 0800 846 983.
Art After School with Jo Loughnan
Term 3 at Sumner School
Art classes will begin on Wednesday 26 July (Week 1) in Room 12 from 3.00 - 4.30pm.
All classes are strongly based on drawing skills using charcoal, pastels, dye, chalk and paint. We cover a fun range of subject matter and complete a piece of artwork every session. Classes are suitable for 6 to 12 year olds and afternoon tea is provided.
The cost for the term is $180.00 (10 weeks).
For more information or to book in please phone Jo on 384 7506 or email: joloughnan@xtra.co.nz
(Please note I will be out of the country from the 7 July - 21 July and may not be able to reply immediately to you over that period).
Junior Squash - Term 3
Mt Pleasant Squash Club is running squash coaching for juniors starting next term.
It doesn't matter if your child hasn't played before. It's a great way for them to have fun, improve their hand-eye coordination and get fitter.
Parents can either stay or drop and go.
Details:
- Day/time: Sundays 8am to 9am
- Venue: Mt Pleasant Squash Club, McCormacks Bay Road (next to the Community Centre)
- Cost: $60 for the term (free if your child is a member or joins, which costs $120)
- Racquets and balls are provided, so clean shoes are the only requirement!
Numbers are limited to 10, so first in first served.
Contact Jason to register or for more information:
- jason@librosmedia.com
- Phone: 021 741141
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