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
5th May 2010
No. 3/2/10
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Tena Koutou Katoa
Greeting to you all
We would like to honour Mrs. Jenson for being selected to achieve a regional award - National Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Award (2nd award since 2009). She will be presented with this award at the Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings in Wellington on 20 May by the Minister of Education, Anne Tolley. Mrs. Jenson is an amazing teacher and we are so blessed to have her teach our students and share her knowledge and expertise with our staff.
We would also like to make mention of Honey Mokomoko (year 5) and Kirra Broadhurst (year 6) for initiating a lunchtime Bible study group on Thursdays. The girls started their group last Thursday and they had 15 students attend. They were thoroughly prepared and as staff we were absolutely thrilled at the way they organized everything. Well done, we are so proud of you.
BOT elections are well underway. Prayerfully consider who you should be voting for.
Bev Coombes who is our returning officer, will make the announcement by the end of next week.
Reminder: Some of you are not receiving the newsletters from your child. Newsletters are sent out every Wednesday. Please check on Wednesdays that you are given a newsletter by your child.
We are pleased at the way our students are following the school rules. Almost 100% are correctly attired every day. ‘Thank You’ to you, our parents for supporting us with this.
School Rule No. 2 ‘I will look after my stuff, your stuff and our stuff.”
We are encouraging our students to look after their stuff as well as stuff that belongs to others and the school eg. PE gear, equipment, computers, etc.
Please encourage this at home as well.
Celebrations of the Week
Room 1
Ariana McLeod for excellent progress and success in her writing.
Simeon Mitchell for being a great reader and sounding out the hard words.
Room 2
MacKenzie Mitchell for being a fantastic reader in room 2.
Tori Lolohea for mastering all her times-tables.
Room 3
Journie Barbarich for excelling at her level in Maths.
Sacha Gair for improving in her writing.
Room 4
Flora-Jean Dahm-Pareanga for being on task and always doing what she has been asked to do.
Keegan Martin for huge effort; excellent presentation and accuracy in everything that he does.
Room 5
Simba Gair for completing homework every day with extreme detail and neatness.
Sonrise Netball Team
Netball begins this Saturday 8th May. Practices will be held on Tuesdays during the lunchtime at school. Girls to come prepared for practices (socks and sneakers). The netball fee for the season is $10 (10 weeks). The uniform is provided. All girls need to wear a pair of comfortable sneakers to games.
Soccer Fundraiser
Brand new school polos for only $5. 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.
Sonrise Shooter (U7s) Soccer
There will be training this Friday during the lunch break for the Sonrise Shooters at school. Geoff MacPherson (Finlay’s dad) will be coaching the team. Any other parents who can help are most welcome to come along. Future coaching sessions will either be on Mondays or Fridays (Geoff to confirm). Please come prepared for training (boots, socks, shinpads).
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 EPortfolios 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
