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Welcome to Sumner School
Connecting with our people, our learning and our place
We are a Years 0-8 Primary School nestled in the heart of the seaside community of Sumner.
Our Tūrangawaewae (identity and standing place) and Cultural Narrative highlight the importance of Rapanui (Shag Rock), Tuawera (Cave Rock), Te Onepoto (Taylors Mistake) and Awaroa (Godley Head). These enduring landmarks and places of deep significance for local iwi acted as signposts, skillfully guiding and pointing them in the direction so that they could locate places that were abundant with kaimoana (seafood)and other valuable resources.
As our ākonga (learners) navigate their way through our school they gather resources for growth and learning. We use our understanding of our learners and their unique Character Strengths to carefully guide them through our teaching teams of Rapanui (Years 0-2), Tuawera (Years 3 and 4), Te Onepoto (Years 5 and 6) and Awaroa (Years 7 and 8); the highest of the landmarks where they can look out on the wider world while feeling empowered as learners and ready to move to High School.
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Newsletter No. 16, 23 Sept 2022
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End of Term 3 Board Brief… Please click to read an update from the Sumner School Board.
Fri Sep 30 11:27amREMINDER: Term 3 Report Comments and Book Parade
Thu Sep 29 03:23pmKia ora e te whānau,
Huge thanks to our school whānau for supporting our Grandparents Day and Open Afternoon. It was so lovely to see our school open to the community and our children able to share their learning in person.
TERM 3 REPORT COMMENT: A reminder that Inquiry Learning comments are now live on Hero. Please log into Hero via the School App to see your child’s comment.
BOOK PARADE: A reminder that the Book Parade for the whole school will take place at 9.15am in the hall tomorrow.
Ngā mihi, Sumner School
Open Afternoon tomorrow – 29 September
Wed Sep 28 10:59amA reminder that learning spaces will be open for parents to visit during the following times:
1.45 -2.15pm for Tuawera and Awaroa
2.15 – 2.45pm for Rapanui and Te Onepoto
Please note Friday’s Tuawera Pitopito Korero indicated an incorrect time.
Newsletter No. 16, 23 Sept 2022
Fri Sep 23 02:45pm
Spookers Evening – Last Chance!
Thu Sep 15 12:21pmWe now have two tables available for Sumner Spookers (29 October) due to some happy Ghosts upgrading to VIP.
These will be sold as individual tickets so that everyone has a chance to attend the scariest night Sumner has ever seen. Tickets are $70. For more information see the Sumner Spookers facebook page.
To secure your spot, email: boo@sumnerspookers.co.nz
Aupkai Touch Registrations
Tue Sep 13 09:57amKia ora,
Just a reminder that the Aupaki Touch registration notices are due in by 3.00pm Friday 16th September .
Ngā mihi nui,
Gwen Vine
Sports Coordinator
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Removal of Covid Protection Framework
Mon Sep 12 08:48pmReminder: PTA meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 3pm in Waiora Space next to school library. All welcome, afternoon tea provided.
Mon Sep 12 11:54amNewsletter No. 15, 9 September 2022
Fri Sep 09 03:08pm
Reminder Sumner Spookers VIP Table – Silent Auction
Fri Sep 02 02:56pmA reminder that we have four VIP tables available for silent auction bids (champagne on arrival & front row seats for the entertainment and catwalk. Please email the address below to place a bid on our VIP tables by 13 September.
Tickets for regular tables are now limited so don’t miss out.
Email: boo@sumnerspookers.co.nz
Aupaki Touch Letter
Thu Sep 01 04:08pmKia ora,
Please find a copy of the Aupaki Touch Letter that was sent home with all students today.
Ngā mihi nui
Gwen Vine
Sports Coordinator
Sumner Spooker Tickets on sale NOW… Don’t be a scaredy cat, click below to find out how to get your tickets to a frightfully fun night!
Thu Sep 01 03:12pmClick here for information on how to buy your tickets…
Newsletter No. 14, 26 August 2022
Fri Aug 26 02:22pm
Daffodil Mufti Day – tomorrow
Thu Aug 25 12:36pmA reminder for students to wear yellow tomorrow and to bring a gold coin donation for the Cancer Society fundraiser.
Daffodil Day poster can be viewed here
Covid-19 Case update:
Wed Aug 24 12:33pmKia ora e te whānau,
We have had 1 new Covid-19 case at school. The case is a Staff Member in Rapanui who was last at school on Monday.
Please continue to monitor for symptoms and seek advice about getting a test if anyone in your family is unwell. Please also continue to notify me directly of any positive cases. Many thanks for your continued support. Take care.
Anna Granger, Principal
Mask Update
Thu Aug 18 02:53pm
Request for Helpers – PTA Hotdogs
Wed Aug 17 12:48pmWe’re looking for volunteers on the occasional Tuesday this term.
For those available, please add your name to the roster attached below in the link. It’s super easy – you just have to turn up at the school hall kitchen from 11.30am-1.00pm and the kids will love you when you hand them their delicious hotdog. For some it is the highlight of their week! Livvy Yates can give you more info if needed: livtabak@gmail.com
Newsletter No. 13 – August 12, 2022
Fri Aug 12 02:40pm
Covid-19 case update – Monday 8 August
Mon Aug 08 03:04pmKia ora e te whānau,
Today we have been notified that we have one new Covid-19 case at school. The case is a child in Room 13 in Te Onepoto who was last at school on Friday 5 August.
Please continue to monitor for symptoms and seek advice about getting a test if anyone in your family is unwell. Please also continue to notify me directly of any positive cases. Many thanks for your continued support. Take care.
Anna Granger, Principal
PTA Meeting
Fri Aug 05 02:41pmTuesday 9 August at 3pm.
In the Waiora Space (next to school library).
There will be cookies and cake, and a movie playing in the library for the kids.
All welcome!
Learning Conferences – early finish today
Thu Aug 04 12:28pmA reminder that classes cease at 12.30pm today and we would appreciate as many children as possible being picked up at this time. If you aren’t able to arrange an early pickup please contact the Office admin@sumner.school.nz and we will supervise your child/ren until 3pm in the library.
Many thanks for your support.
Board Nominations Close Today – Midday
Wed Aug 03 11:17am
Covid 19 Update
Tue Aug 02 04:28pmKia ora e te whānau,
Today we have been notified that the Principal Anna Granger has unfortunately caught Covid. She was last at school yesterday and visited most classroom spaces briefly over the day.
Anna will return to school on Tuesday 9 August. In Anna’s absence please notify the Office of any positive cases within your whānau. Our Associate Principal Tim Lowe will be Acting Principal while Anna is away. Please do not hesitate to contact Tim as needed (ap@sumner.school.nz).
Many thanks for your continued support. Take care.
Learning Conferences – online booking closing shortly
Mon Aug 01 02:58pmIf you haven’t already booked a conference to see your child’s teacher this week on Wednesday or Thursday please go to: www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and use the event code e6w79 to book a time.
A reminder that lessons cease at 12.30pm on both the 3&4 August and if you are unable to pick up your child/ren please contact the office to book supervision until 3pm.
admin@sumner.school.nz
Nga mihi
The Office Team
South East Zone Winter Tournament Year 5 to 8- postponed
Mon Aug 01 11:27amKia ora koutou
Tomorrow’s scheduled South East Zone Winter Tournament for our Year 5 to 8 students, has been postponed due to ground closures and will now go ahead next Tuesday 9 August as planned.
Ngā mihi
Tim Lowe, Associate Principal
Team Curriculum Newsletters Term 3
Fri Jul 29 04:09pmKia ora koutou
Here are the Team Curriculum Newsletters for Term 3
Ngā mihi nui
Rapanui Team Curriculum Newsletter Term 3 2022
Tuawera Team Curriculum Newsletter Term 3 2022
Te Onepoto Team Curriculum Newsletter Term 3 2022
Awaroa Team Curriculum Newsletter Term 3 2022
Newsletter No. 12, 29 July 2022
Fri Jul 29 03:12pm
School Board Elections
Wed Jul 27 04:18pmKia ora e te whānau
Please find attached the latest Board Brief that contains important information about nominations for the upcoming elections for our Board of Trustees.
Ngā Mihi
Tim Lowe, Associate Principal
PTA Hotdog Fundraiser
Tue Jul 26 01:57pmPTA Hot Dog Fundraiser TERM 3 Week 2, 2022
Hotdogs for lunch will be starting next week on Tuesday. Please email your order to trudi@krdimports.co.nz no later than Friday 29 July.
Please pay by internet banking to PTA account: 031590 0023740 00 referencing your child’s full name & Room #
Pay $27 for 9 weeks
Reminder- Learning Conferences next week and reports available on Hero
Mon Jul 25 10:17amKia ora e te whānau,
A reminder from our alert sent at the end of last term that mid-year reports are now live on Hero. Please find attached below a link to our Assessment and Reporting Guide to support you in understanding your child’s report and how to log into Hero to view the reports.
A reminder that Learning Conference bookings are live for early Term 3. These conferences will provide an opportunity for you to discuss the information contained within the reports with your child’s teacher.
Assessment & Reporting Sumner School
Learning Conference Booking Information
Welcome back to Term 3
Sun Jul 24 07:00pmKia ora Koutou, Haere mai, a very warm welcome back to school for Term 3.
The attached letter sets out an additional change to our health and safety requirements in response to the recent advice from the Ministries of Education and Health.
Ngā mihi nui
Tim Lowe- Associate Principal
