Term 3 Week 10: Friday 27 September 2024
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Important Dates 2024
Monday 14 October – Start of Term 4 at 8:55 am
Thursday 17 October – BSLA Reading presentation for all new Year 1 parents who wish to attend
Monday 21 – Friday 25 October – Book Week
Wednesday 23 October – Family Literacy Quiz Night. Free event, everyone welcome
Monday 28 October – Labour Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 29 October – Teacher Only Day – school closed
Friday 1 November – Gumboot Friday – gold coin donation
Tuesday 5 November – Year 1 & 2 Huff and Puff Run – 1:45 pm. Whānau welcome to come and cheer them on
Please refer to the Hero calendar on your app or click here to see future events at Sunnybrae.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
PTA Math-a-thon Fundraiser
Sports Update: Winter Netball
Crossing Duty Monitor Needed
Teacher Only Day
Chinese Language Week
Book Week: Family Literacy Quiz Night
Out of Zone 2025 Ballot
Hats on in Term 4
Donated School Uniforms
Community Notices
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The PB4L focus for Week 1, Term 4 will be on:
Respect: Everywhere – Using listening ears, kind words and listening to the teacher’s instructions
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Young Puriri in Schools Project
Horohia e Matariki ki te whenua.
May the soft light of Matariki spread across the land and bring blessings to us all.
On Monday 23 September 2024, in association with the Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust and the Kaipatiki Local Board, nine seedling puriri were planted in the grounds of Sunnybrae Normal School as the Matariki 2024 Young Puriri in Schools art and eco science project drew to a close. Drawing on the need for communities to feel a connection with place, the planting of seedling puriri reflected not only on the importance of remembering or knowing what has gone before but also offered the next generation an opportunity to shape their own future and put down roots.
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PTA Math-a-thon Fundraiser
Yay we did it! A huge congratulations to all the students who participated in our Math-a-thon Fundraiser. While the final count is still being confirmed, as of this morning, we’ve raised over $7000!
A special shout-out to Room 15, who raised over $1100 as a class. They celebrated with a well-deserved lemonade ice block treat on Wednesday afternoon.
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Tickets for the Greatest Kiwi Circus where handed out to our top fundraisers at todays singing assembly. These were tallied up from donations on the Go Raise It website and on myKindo. Enjoy your great school holidays prize.
Math testing was completed yesterday with students getting some impressive scores. Parents, please check your child’s school bag for their certificate, which shows the number of correct answers your child got in the final quiz. Thank you again to everyone for your support and enthusiasm!
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SPORTS UPDATE:
Netball Success for Sunnybrae
The winter netball season is now over and it was great to see players from Year 3-6 enjoying the season. A huge congratulations goes to the Year 4 netball team who placed first in the Year 4 grade in the Westlake competition. They were awarded with a trophy at prize giving last Monday night and they are so proud of their achievement, they played hard all season, had fun as a team and showed great sportsmanship.
We would also like to give a huge congratulations to the Year 6 netball team who placed runners up in their grade in the Westlake competition. There was some amazing on court development for all players on the team, they had such a great time together and showed awesome sportsmanship throughout the season.
Well done to all the players for the 2024 season and we hope to see you back on the court in 2025.
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Year 4 Team from left: Claire Everett (Coach), Ishani, Phoebe, Talia, Vanessa, Tylah, Jiyu, Nathanael and Raffaella. Absent: Jo Cameron (Manager).
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Year 6 Team from left: Jo Cameron (Coach), Samantha, Miu, Emma, Alice, Zoe, Noelle and Ashley. Absent: Maria Welch (Manager), Amaya and Suzy.
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SAFTEY AT SCHOOL:
Crossing Duty Monitor Needed
We are still seeking a parent volunteer to assist with crossing duty on Thursday mornings from 8:30am to 8:55am. This would be effective from 17 October, Term 4. Your help would be greatly appreciated in ensuring the safety of our students as they arrive at school and need to cross Sunnybrae Road at the pedestrian lights. If you’re available and willing to assist, please email office@sunnybrae.school.nz
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Chinese Language Week
Today our Chinese students gathered for a photo together – celebrating how proud they are to be Chinese.
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Teacher Only Day
Tuesday 29 October – A Professional Learning Day (PLD), often referred to as a Teacher Only Day, is a designated day for teachers to engage in professional development activities without the presence of students. These days provide teachers with opportunities to enhance their skills, collaborate with colleagues, and stay updated on new educational strategies, curriculum changes, and teaching tools. PLD is essential for improving teaching practices, reflecting on classroom experiences, and planning for future lessons. By dedicating time to professional growth, teachers are better equipped to support student learning and adapt to the evolving demands of education.
YMCA Out of School Care are taking expressions of interest to run a supervised session on this day. Please use the link below to register your child for the Teacher Only Day.
https://ymcaauckland.formstack.com/forms/ymca_expression_of_interest_29th_october_teacher_only_day_copy
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BOOK WEEK: 21-25 OCTOBER
Join us for a fun-filled Family Literacy Quiz Night on Wednesday, 23rd October from 6 to 7 pm in the school hall! Test your reading and word skills as a family and enjoy some friendly competition at this free event. All ages are welcome, so bring everyone along for a night of learning and laughter!
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ENROLEMENT:
Out of Zone Ballot for 2025
We are excited to announce there will be a ballot for 2025 out-of-zone enrolments at Sunnybrae Normal School. The deadline for applications for places in Years 1-6 is 15 October 2024. Please email officemanager@sunnybrae.school.nz to register.
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Hats On At School
During Term 4 and Term 1, all students are required to wear a black Sunnybrae bucket hat to protect them from the sun. These can be purchased from NZ Uniforms. Please make sure to clearly name your child’s hat.
NZ Uniforms offer a naming service, for a small additional fee, on any school clothing items purchased from their store. Any unnamed hats, that are handed into the office, will be redistributed to the Donated Uniform shop.
Donated School Uniforms
We are collecting used school uniforms in good condition to support families in need. If you have any uniforms your child has outgrown, please consider donating them to the school. Your contribution will make a big difference and help other students feel confident and ready for class.
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Kind regards
Lorene Hurd, Principal
SUNNYBRAE NORMAL SCHOOL
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Need something to do these school holidays?
Create and enter your very own LEGO creation inspired by our Auckland Brick Show theme ‘Explorers’ and enter the competition to win a LEGO prize pack for you and your classroom!
But that’s not all, finalists will win a family pass and have the opportunity to feature their creations at the Auckland Brick Show 2024 October 26-27 at Te Pai Stadium in Henderson.
Tickets available now at www.eventbrite.co.nz
Head to www.aucklug.co.nz for competition details and to submit your entry.
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Stand as a Nation and bring Haka home
On Sunday we’ll be joining our friends at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, and up to 10,000 others, in the Haka world record attempt.
As well as being part of a world record, there’s some great entertainment including the likes of Che Fu, Six60, Anika Moa and other Aotearoa music legends. When Sunday 29 September (this Sunday) Gates open 4.30pm Arrive by 5pm for registration by 5.30pm Entertainment starts 6pm Event ends 8.30pm Where Eden Park Who Tickets are only $5 each If you’re bringing a child they need to be 5+ to be part of the haka participants What The Ka Mate Haka will be performed. If you don’t know this one, videos are available on YouTube so you can practice How
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