14 December 2013 Dear Parents / Caregivers Our 2012 Academic ...

14 December 2013
Dear Parents / Caregivers
6 Waipareira Avenue, Henderson
Auckland 0610
Telephone: 64‐9‐838 7070
Facsimile: 64‐9‐837 7040
Email: sunderland@acgedu.com
www.acgedu.com
Our 2012 Academic Year comes to an end and I wish to inform you of the organisation for next year.
Please find enclosed information pertaining to the incoming year and should you require further
information, Catherine Ferguson will be back at school from Monday, 7 January 2013.
The staff and I are very excited about the coming school year as we have many fantastic events and
opportunities organised for our students.
Changes for 2013
New Playground shading in the Primary and College
New Tutor Meetings to be held on 21st and 22nd January
PrEP to occur in the Primary
New location for College Music
New Preschool opening early 2013
Staffing Positions in 2013
o Lawrence Stephens has been promoted to the position of Deputy Principal.
o Cathy Warden will be mentoring the Dean’s programme in the school and she will
oversee the Year 7 to Year 9 cohort with Stephen Demanuele covering Year 10 to
Year 13.
o Paul Devereux is the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator.
New Staff
o Kristin Terry I am very pleased to introduce our Year One Teacher for 2013. Miss
Kristen Terry will join the Primary staff teaching our Year One class as well as Art to
the whole Primary. Kristen has obtained a Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in
Psychology and Education, Certificate in Applied Leadership, Graduate Diploma in
Teaching. Having taught Year One and Two’s, she is very much looking forward to
teaching here.
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Business Studies will be taught by Alva McHugh. Alva will be a quality addition to
the Social Science Department. She is not shy of study with First in Class Honours
Degrees for Professional Diploma in Education, Bachelor of Corporate Law and
Honours in Masters Advanced Language Skills alongside a wealth of teaching
experience.
In English we have Margaret Rasmussen joining Janine Tyler and Stephen
Demanuele. Margaret lives and breathes English; she is going to compliment the
Department immensely. Margaret has a Bachelor of Arts (Double Major, English and
Education), Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (English, Social Science and Drama)
and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. She is an experienced teacher in all
facets of English.
o Sarah Graham joins the Science Department with great enthusiasm. A central

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Southland import to Auckland, Sarah comes to Sunderland with Bachelor of Science
in Biochemistry and a Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Forensic Science), a Masters
in Science (Forensic Science) and finally a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Science
and Biology). Sarah will be a fantastic addition to our Science Department.
Michelle Ngoh joins Sunderland in the Mathematics Department. With a Bachelor of
Science, majoring in Mathematics, Dynamics and Statistics as well as a Postgraduate
Diploma in Physical Education (PE and Mathematics), Michelle has taught all levels
of Cambridge Mathematics. She loves Badminton and is a keen sportswoman.
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Included in this letter are details about:
Start Date & Procedures
Tutor Meetings
Term Dates for 2013
Tuition Fees
Stationery / Textbooks
Staff
Student’s own IT Equipment
Uniforms
Buses
Meet the Teacher Evenings and Parent
Interviews
Open Days
Vertical Forms
Horizontal Forms
Student Diary
Lunch Orders
After School Care
Start Date & Procedures
The first school day is Wednesday 23 th January for all year levels.
Students are to be in full summer uniform and have pen and paper for Wednesday only. Students will
be on their full timetable from Thursday 24 th January onwards.
College:
Class lists will be read out at assembly.
8.00am‐8.30am Students to arrive at ACG Sunderland and assemble in the Atrium,
students are not to go to classrooms or locker areas.
8.30am‐9.00am Students to assembly in the auditorium.
9.00am ‐10.20am Students in Form classes, allocation of lockers, timetables given.
10.20am‐10.40am Interval
10.40am‐12.45pm House meetings and voting for House Leaders.
12.45pm‐1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm‐3.10pm Students in class.
Primary:
Class lists will be on the whiteboard in the Main Foyer and students will go to their respective
classroom. Students are to be in full summer uniform and we would appreciate the students to
have their Stationery Pack and Textbooks from Wednesday.
8.30am‐9.00am Students in their homeroom/classroom
9.00am‐9.30am Primary School assembly in Auditorium
10.20am‐10.40am Interval
12.45pm‐1.30pm Lunch
3.10pm
End of school day
Please note: Standard school hours apply from Wednesday, 23rd January, 8.30am ‐ 3.10pm

Tutor Meetings
Homeroom / Tutor Teachers will be in touch to organise a 15‐30 minute interview during the day over
the 21 and 22 January 2013.
The objective of this meeting is for your child to set goals and to initiate a relationship with the
teachers.
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Term Dates 2013
Term
Beginning of the
year
Dates
Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 January ‐ Introduction Days and option changes for
senior students
1 Wednesday 23 January ‐ Friday 19 April
2 Monday 6 May ‐ Friday 5 July
3 Monday 29 July ‐ Friday 27 September
4 Monday 14 October ‐ Friday 6 December
Public Holidays:
Term One: Monday 28 January Auckland Anniversary
Wednesday 6 February Waitangi Day
Friday 29 March
Good Friday
Monday 1 April
Easter Monday
Tuesday 2 April
Easter Tuesday
Term Two: Monday 3 June Queen’s Birthday
Tuesday 4 June
Sunderland Day
Term Four: Monday 28 October Labour Day
Tuition Fees
The annual tuition fees for 2013 have been set and an invoice will be mailed out in January. If you have
any questions regarding this please contact Mandy Allen by email mandy.allen@acgedu.com.
Stationery and Text Books
The stationery and text book requirements for 2013 are to be found on the University Book Shop
website www.ubsacg.co.nz. For Years Seven to Ten all subjects are compulsory, for Years Eleven to
Thirteen students should only purchase textbooks for the options they are taking. Please contact the
Assistant Principal Lawrence Stephens on lawrence.stephens@acgedu.com for confirmation of options.
A stationery list is attached for your information.
Staff
Please find attached a list of staff for 2013 and their area of teaching/responsibility.
Students Own IT Equipment
In 2012, the campus became wireless with Staff and Students utilising this function with the use IT
devices being used during the learning process in the College. This will continue in the College in 2013.
This will include Smart Phones, iPads, Laptops.
The following protocols apply:
‐ No ipod/music players are to be used within class time
‐ No use of texting/calling functions within the class

‐ No connection with any social networking sites while on site at ACG Sunderland
‐ Our current cyber safety agreement will apply to all devices used at school “I understand that
these rules apply to any privately owned ICT or equipment/device (such as a laptop, mobile
phone, USB drive)I bring to school or school related activity. Any images or material on such
equipment/devices must be appropriate to the school environment.”
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‐ School will take no responsibility for electronic devices students bring to school
‐ Electronic devices must not be left at school overnight
‐ For 2013 Primary students are not permitted to bring devices to school and this process will be
reviewed.
Parents have begun to engage with us with regards the types of devices, we are suggesting you contact
Mr Lawrence Stephens to discuss suitable options.
Uniforms
In the Primary, the boys summer short‐sleeved white shirt is preferred with a complete phase out of
the blue polo shirt by 2014.
We also have made it compulsory for students in Year One to Year Ten to have the Sunderland
Tracksuit as part of their uniform. Senior students taking Physical Education must have a Tracksuit as
part of their PE uniform.
For new uniform requirements, please contact the ISC Lenco Schoolwear Shop, 80 Railside Henderson,
phone 838 6164. The usual shop hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Saturday from
10.00am to 4.00pm. The shop will be open up to and including Monday, 24 December 9.00am to
3.00pm then reopens on 3 January 9.00am to 5.00pm and usual shop hours apply. Prices have
changed and I attach a new price list for your information.
We do have a number of second‐hand uniforms for sale here at ACG Sunderland. The Second‐Hand
Uniform shop is open from Wednesday, 9th January by appointment, please phone reception on 838
7070. Please note that there is eftpos and credit card (2.5% surcharge applies to using credit card)
facilities.
Buses
Please find attached the proposed 2013 Bus Route information.
Enclosed is a form for you to complete if you wish to take up our bus service; please return the form or
email Catherine.ferguson@acgedu.com by the 14 January 2013. Completion of this form will help
confirm bus routes as well as confirm pick up and drop off points. Bus runs will initially follow the
existing routes as attached.
Bus services will commence from Wednesday, 23 rd January 2013 and buses will be identifiable by having
ACG Sunderland written on them.
Stage One
Stage Two
T1 T2 T3 T4 T1 T2 T3 T4
Term Pass $567 $392 $392 $349 $754 $522 $522 $464
AM or PM Term Pass $315 $218 $218 $194 $414 $287 $287 $255
10 Trip Concession $55 $75
Buses runs commence at 7.30am and 3.25pm. Tickets are available from Reception. All Tickets are
charged against your child’s account.

Meet the Teacher Evening and Parent Interviews
On Wednesday, 30 January we will hold our annual “Meet the Teacher for College Parents and Staff”
and Thursday, 31 January for our “Meet the Teacher for Primary Parents and Staff” here at ACG
Sunderland. I encourage parents to attend these evenings in order to meet the teaching staff. A parent
introduction to our learning management system “Blackboard” will also be given on the night.
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Parent interviews will be held in Term One and Term Three:
Term One
College: Tuesday, 26 March and Wednesday, 27 March in the Auditorium
Primary: Wednesday, 27 March in the Auditorium
Term Three
College: Tuesday, 6 August and Wednesday, 7 August in the Auditorium
Primary: Wednesday, 7 August in the Auditorium
Bookings will be available online and guidelines will be given at the Meet the Teacher Evening in
February.
Open Day Information
The first Open Day is set for Saturday, 16 March, from 10.30am until 2.30pm. This is an opportunity for
the public, friends and family to see the school in action. The other Open Days are set for Saturday 15
June and Saturday 21 September at 10.30am through to 2.30pm.
Should you know of anyone who is interested in bringing their child to Sunderland in the future, we
recommend them coming along to one of our open days.
Vertical Forms
We will have ten vertical forms for students from Year Eight upwards.
We will have the following Form Classes:
Two Tong
Two McDonald
Two Fleming
Two Findlay
Two composed of two Houses
Horizontal Forms
The welfare and care of our students is of paramount importance and for Year Seven students (the
transition year from Primary to College) will be cared for in a horizontal Form Class. All other levels
operate in the Sunderland vertical forms.
Lockers
Students will be allocated a locker during the first week of school. There is a charge of $10 (Year 7, 8 &
13) and $20 (Year 9‐12) for all new students and this will be charged against your child’s account.
Year 7, Year 8 and Year 13 students are allocated lockers where they need to supply their own lock.
Please note we are able to hold a spare key at Reception.
The majority of Year Nine to Year Twelve students are given a key for their locker, which if lost, costs
$20 to replace.

Student Diary
All students will receive an ACG Sunderland which will be invoiced against the students account. The
homework diary is one of the most important pieces of stationery that a student will receive at
Sunderland. It is a student’s personal organiser.
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Students should enjoy the challenge of their homework. By using the ACG Sunderland Homework Diary,
students will build good work and study habits, as well as sound habits of mind. Such habits will prepare
students not only for successful learning experiences at school but also for their future careers.
Lunch Orders
Lunch orders will be available from the first day of school. Order forms will be available in the
Classrooms. Orders are to be placed in the lunch order box in the class not at reception. Orders will
then be collected and placed with the lunch bar. The lunch order form is available online through
‘Blackboard’.
Before and After School Care
In 2013, Kids at School Care will only operate after school care at ACG Sunderland, Monday to Friday
from 3.00pm – 5.45pm. Please note at present the morning session is in recess but if you would like to
take this option up please contact Jennie Neville. Enrolment is required and if you wish to express
interest in using this facility please contact Jennie Neville on 021 358 379 for enrolment and fees
information or email jennie.neville@acgedu.com
Kids at School Care also run school holiday programmes with the first beginning on Monday, 14th
January 2012.
Students should always remember to aim high and always give their best effort.
I personally wish all ACG Sunderland families a wonderful Christmas and safe holidays with friends and
family.
Aspire. Succeed. Respect.
Nathan Villars
Principal
ACG Sunderland

Staff List 2013
Nathan Villars
Lawrence Stephens
Leanne Chartrand
Principal
Deputy Principal
Primary Dean
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College Teaching Staff Specialist Area Room
Cathy Warden Yr 7‐9 Dean Art T01
Lawrence Stephens
Chemistry
Destine Conroy Design and Technology L07
Janine Tyler English/Curriculum Coordinator L14
Stephen Demanuele Careers Advisor English L13
Yr 10‐13 Dean
Margaret Rasmussen English / Social Science / L11
Learning Support
Philip Keen Sports Coordinator Health / Phys Ed. M01
Lynette Bernard Learning Support L10
Paul Devereux Mathematics/Curriculum Coordinator L02
Margot Phillipps Mathematics / ICT M03
Daniel O’Connor International Student Dean Music
Mathematics
L01
T07
Teresa Barlow Science /Biology / B04
Curriculum Coordinator
Bill Draper Science / Physics B02
Sarah Graham Science / Biology / Chemistry B02
Adrienne Petre
Social Sciences/Curriculum Coordinator L09
Alva McHugh Business Studies / English L08
Rebecca O’Donnell Spanish M02
Stephanie Ray

Primary Teaching Staff Specialist Area Room
Kristin Terry Year One M14
Sharon Thompson Year Two M17
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Tom Crombie Year Three M16
Lisa Wujec Year Four G03
Tineke Struthers Year Five G04
Leanne Chartrand Year Six G05
Administration / Support Staff
Room
Catherine Ferguson Principal’s PA / Office Manager G09
Sonya Eldridge Office Administrator / Reception / Property Reception
Mandy Allen Office Administrator / Accounts / Enrolment M12
Jan Drummond Office Administrator / Teacher Aide (Primary) M13
Debbie Davies Librarian / Attendance Library
Ben Wu
Caretaker