Friday 3 December 2021
Week 8
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As at 11.59 pm on Thursday 2 December, Auckland moved into the COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF).
Guidance from the Ministry of Education for Schools is to retain their existing COVID-19 settings until the end of the 2021 school year. This means that there will be no changes to our current plan and students at Sunnybrae will continue to attend school onsite during the following days:
Mondays and Tuesdays: Year 1-3 students
Wednesday and Thursdays: Year 4/5 students
Thursdays and Fridays: Year 6 students
The Distance Learning Programme will also continue as before.
A reminder that Term 4 ends on Thursday 16 December at 12:30 pm.
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To help keep your child and everyone safe, we ask that you all please follow our Drop Off and Pick Up plan.
Please note: We are unable to have any students onsite before 8:30 am.
Drop Off (8:30 – 8:45 am)
- Your child’s teacher has previously informed you of your designated gate.
- Please drop your child at their designated gate and leave straight away.
- Alternatively, you can drop your child away from the entrance and allow your child to walk the last little bit themselves.
- Parents/caregivers will not be permitted to come onsite.
- Parents and caregivers should maintain a two-metre physical distance from those not in their household group.
- Parent/caregivers wear a mask and model correct social distancing during Drop Off/Pick Up.
- Staff will be greeting students at the school gate between 8:30 – 8:45 am.
Pick Up (3:00 pm)
- Students will need to leave the school grounds promptly at 3:00 pm.
- Meet your child at their designated gate.
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YMCA After School Care
Open at North Shore Location
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YMCA will be running After School Care for Sunnybrae School students from Monday 6 December at YMCA North Shore. For more information contact amy.armistead@ymcaauckland.org.nz.
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A reminder that class Zoom lessons will continue to be held on the 3 days children are not at school with their teachers. The last day for Zoom classes will be Thursday 16 December.
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Team Celebrations via Zoom
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We are looking forward to celebrating the school year with each syndicate via Zoom on the following dates:
Tuesday 7 December – Year 4/5 Syndicate at 9:30 am
Wednesday 8 December – Year 2/3 Syndicate at 10:00 am
Wednesday 8 December – Year 1 Syndicate at 11:00 am
Monday 13 December – Year 6 Farewell at 7:00 pm
Individual zoom links for each syndicate will be Seesawed out to you closer to the time. Contact your Classroom Teacher if you have any questions.
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We are currently in the process of finalising our staffing for 2022. Class placement information and stationery lists for 2022 will be emailed out on Tuesday 14 December. End of year reports will also be emailed on Tuesday 14 December.
It is important to note that children will not be reclassified to repeat the same year. Our teachers will continue to cater for the learning, social, and emotional needs of each child regardless of their year level.
If your child is in Year 1 – 5 and they will not be returning to Sunnybrae in 2022, please email our Deputy Principal, Karen Rodger at krodger@sunnybrae.school.nz. Alternatively, if your child is to start at Sunnybrae, please let us know.
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Resources – Click and Collect
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Next week we will be collecting all school devices and resources from students who have not returned to school this term. Children’s stationery, artwork and belongings will be able to be collected at this time. In order to keep everyone safe, we ask that you please drive into to our school bus bay to exchange resources at the following times:
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Students who are currently attending school onsite will exchange resources on the following dates:
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Thursday 9 December: Y4/5 students
Friday 10 December: Year 6 students
Monday 13 December: Y1-3 students
It is very important that all resources (devices, books, etc) are returned to us as having to replace them impacts significantly on our budget for 2022. We ask for your support in searching your homes for reading books, library books, sports uniforms or anything else belonging to Sunnybrae Normal School.
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Year 6 Camp 2022 Parent Meeting
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We are excited to announce that we are holding a Zoom meeting for our Year 5 Parents/Caregivers to share information about the Year 6 Camp to be held in March 2022.
Parent Meeting via Zoom
When: Wednesday 8 December at 7pm
Where: Via Zoom
Copy and paste this url:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2013873291?pwd=a0VGVFJFSzc3UHhiTDIxQ1JOSDNBUT09
Meeting ID: 201 387 3291
Passcode: 4YJzGR
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Used Uniforms Donations Welcome
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Please call the office to arrange drop off of any good second hand uniform that you would like to donate. You could also send it in with your child during their onsite school days if you wish.
We would like to thank those families who have already donated uniforms throughout the year. Please know this has been thoroughly appreciated.
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School Swimming Pool Closed
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A reminder that we will not be opening our school pool this year or during the summer holiday period.
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Celebrating Our School Work –
Year 6 Diary Entries
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Dear Diary
What a world we live in. Even through these tough COVID times, NZ has made everyone feel safe.
Today is a great example – the first day back at school in 93 days of lockdown and 12 weeks of home learning. This morning I was practically bouncing around, got up fifteen minutes earlier than I usually do and had a wide grin plastered to my face that I couldn’t take off. My joy-o-meter was threatening to burst as I spun around my bedroom and nearly tripped as I raced up the stairs, unable to contain my ecstasy.
Our world is safe and loving. It can harm sometimes. It can carry loss and sadness. But it will catch you and stop you from hitting the ground.
Sienna R20
Dear Diary
What in the world? I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. It has been 100 days of lockdown properly. I have been in lockdown for that long! For 70% of lockdown I have been binge watching lots of shows and when I say lots I mean lots! I have also realised when I am writing even my letters are socially distanced.
I have also been waiting for the hairdressers to open, they are taking ages! My mum said if the hairdressers don’t open soon she will cut my hair which is a horrible idea.
Sarah R20
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Term 1: Tuesday 1 February – Thursday 14 April
Term 2: Monday 2 May – Friday 8 July
Term 3: Monday 25 July – Friday 30 September
Term 4: Monday 17 October – Thursday 15 December
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We hope you enjoy your first weekend of increased freedoms in Auckland. Have fun!
Kind regards,
Lorene Hurd
Principal
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