Sonrise Christian School Newsletter
To be a thriving community, committed to Jesus Christ, committed to excellence in education and committed to service to others - Vision Statement
19th May 2010
No. 5/2/10
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Tena Koutou Katoa
Greetings to you all
Congratulations to the parents who have been elected to our Board. The new Board of Trustees are:
Ken McFarlane, Alison McFarlane, Dianne Holland, Wendy Gabriel, Andrew Russell (new trustee), Ju Mokomoko, Vanessa Martin (new trustee), Murray Wellington (new trustee), Renae Lolohea, Rachel Norris (new trustee).
The new Board will be meeting this Thursday at 7pm and a new Chairman will be elected.
We would like to take this opportunity and thank James MacPherson for taking up the reins of Chairman for these past 6 years. ‘Thank You’ also go to Josh Calles and Justine Randall for the term they had served on the BOT.
A very special THANK YOU to you, our parents, for fully participating in the elections.
Celebrations of the Week
Room 1
Christopher Everitt for great progress and effort in Reading.
Max Law for being helpful, caring and responsible during class computer time.
Piata Tibble-Tamati for being very brave and sharing at mat time.
Sonrise Shooters Soccer Team: ‘Player of the Day’ went to Manawa Randall.
Room 2
Eden Tata who is beautifully leading the class in prayer.
!00% pass in ‘Family Facts’ (Math) goes to Noah Warman.
Sonrise Strikers Soccer Team: ‘Player of the Day’ went to Aiden Holland.
Room 3
Kartik Patel for completing all his class work and staying on task.
Trynatee Lolohea for displaying great leadership skills.
Room 4
Hayden MacPherson and Pharyn Calles for representing the school in the gifted and talented drama workshop last week. I was phoned by the presenter who let me know what an honour it was for her to work with these 2 students. They represented the school exceptionally well.
Sonrise Supers Soccer Team: ‘Player of the Day’ went to Cassia Randall.
Room 5
Rebekah Woodcock for high achievement in Maths and Reading.
Principal’s Award
Honey Mokomoko for being a role model at all times to her peers.
Mr. Andrew Russell for going beyond the call of duty.
Soccer Fundraiser
Brand new school polos for only $5.00. All proceeds will go towards the purchasing of soccer uniforms for all 3 Sonrise soccer teams. Sizes range from 5-12 years. Limited supply of polos, so make sure to get in quickly. You may purchase as many as you like, first in first served.
Orders can be placed by putting the correct amount of money or cheque into an envelope with your child’s name, size preference and a contact number. Hand it into the school administrator at reception.
Any questions or queries, please contact Renae Lolohea on 8685378 or email
Polos have been kindly donated by the Lolohea family.
THANK YOU to Renae for organizing and purchasing a soccer playing strip for our 3 teams.
All soccer players to provide their own black shorts as the school will be paying for the shirt and socks.
Just a reminder: All outstanding soccer fees needs to be paid ASAP. This is greatly appreciated as we have received a big bill from the soccer union.
Diary
Week 5
17-20 May Student teachers first practicum
20 May Board meeting at 7pm at school
Week 6
24-26 may ERO on site
Week 7
2-4 June LIFE EDUCATION CARAVAN
Week 8
7 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Week 9
14-16 June E Portfolios and Student-led conferences
Week 11
28-30 June Parent/teacher interviews
2 July Teacher Only Day
Last but not least - LOVE - God and your neighbour INTEGRITY – let us be judged by our deeds; show kindness; respect; honour, etc. FAITHFUL – to God, our parents, our teachers, others, etc. EXCELLENCE - striving for excellence in everything that we do.
Kind regards
Wendy Gabriel
PRINCIPAL
