9 December 2009 Term 4 Week 9 09/38
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Important Notice - Change of Dates
The last day of school this term is now Thursday 17 December.
When school dates were decided upon last year, we had not decided on the use of our 2teacher only days. As a consequence our dates are incorrect.
Therefore, the school finish date for this year should be Wednesday the 16th December. This oversight has only been discovered this week. A number of parents have organised time off work to attend the end of year celebration on Thursday. Therefore we have decided to finish school lunchtime on Thursday the 17th.
The talent quest set down for Friday will now be held from 1.30pm on Wednesday the 16th.
Any parents who are unable to organise care for their children because of these changes can arrange with the school office to send them to school on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Please inform Sara on 473 8246 if you require this service.
My sincere apologies for any disruption this may cause.
NEV Christmas Fiesta
The school will have a BBQ operating at the
Christmas party. All children will receive a ticket on Friday which they can cash in for a free sausage at the party. Others can purchase a sausage for a gold coin donation. Volunteers to ‘man’ the BBQ please contact the school office.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Wanted
The Board of Trustees is developing a parents meeting room in the kitchen area of the hall. Donations of a couch, in good condition, and any preschool books or games etc. which are no longer used would be very welcome.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to
attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches will be available this Thursday and Monday 14 December only. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Return of School Books
All library books, school journals and readers need to be returned to school as soon as possible please. The library has now closed. Please make payment for any lost books to the office.
Talent Quest
Now Wednesday 16 December. Open to all students, individuals and groups to perform in the areas of dance, drama, comedy, singing, instrument. Please discuss this with your child/ren and think about areas in which they might perform.
Self Defence Course for Girls
Y3 & Y4 girls participated in a self defence course this week. Their tutor, Ana, taught them about being strong and using strong voices and actions to keep themselves safe.
Reminders
School Donations: There is currently over $1300 in unpaid activity donations. A statement has been sent home with this newsletter if your child’s activity donation has not been paid in full. This money is used to pay the cost of swimming, visits outside the school in support of curriculum learning, visiting performers at the school. It would be appreciated if you could try and contribute something! The school manages its finances very carefully and yet always ends the year on deficit!
Lost Property
As usual there is an overflowing bin of lost property
under the stairs between Rooms 2 & 3. Items will be put out in front of classes for children to check. Any items left at the end of the year will be disposed of.
Final December Dates to Note
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
Choir singing at Ross Home 1.30-2.30pm
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 5.30-8.30pm
16 Talent Quest 1.30-3.00pm
17 Prize giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
School finishes 1.00pm
Sports Report
Touch
Last Thursday our touch team had a good win against Andersons Bay 5 tries to 2. Soli was named ‘Player of the Day’.
Congratulations go to Mikaire Schooner who has been selected for the U13 Otago Boys Touch Team!
Flippaball
The senior team won 3 goals to 2, while the junior team lost to a very tall Kaikorai team many goals to Shay’s 1 goal. Well done to all the players.
Community News
NEV Community Programme Folding Guild: Folders are invited to the Jolly Breakfast Tuesday 15 December 8am to 9am in the community room, organised by the Project to thank all volunteers for their hard work this year.
Sleeping Beauty on Ice: 3 shows at the Dunedin Ice Stadium. Saturday 12 December 4-5.45pm; Sunday 13 December 1-2.45pm & 5-6.45pm. Cost $8 per person BYO cushion or $10 per person plastic seating. Door sales or tickets from the Stadium ph 456 4556.
Jim Hoffmans’ Holiday Programmes Tennis and Swimming: 21 to 24 December, 9.30am to 2.30pm each day. Cost $35 per day or $120 for 4 days. All abilities catered for. Held at OBHS courts and Moana Pool. Contact Jim on 0274113529 or email jhoff5@xtra.co.nz
Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: 16-24 December, reopening 5 January 2010. Full or part time places available 8am to 6pm. OSCAR and WINZ approved for subsidies. Contact 477 6762 or email Dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz
Port Chalmers Swim Club Junior ‘Try’athlon: Tuesday 23 February 2010 (cancellation date 25 February). Entry forms available from NEVNS, Moana Pool, Port Chalmers Pool or contact Anne Marshall 4728323.
MA-FI Arts Holiday Programme: Children’s art classes in drawing, design, painting, sculpture, print-making, pottery, mask making. At King Edward Court from Monday 11-Friday 29 January. Contact Matthew or Fiona 477 6112, email
ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz or www.ma-fiarts.co.nz
Dunedin Public Library Summer Reading Programme: How many books can you read this summer? Pick up your free booklet at the local library from Friday 11 December 2009.
NEV Community Fiesta Kids’ Market: Friday 11 December at NEV Normal School. Kids – bring along your pre-loved toys, games, books, clothes and crafts to sell! Make some pocket money for Christmas. Bring a blanket to display your things, $5 to rent your ‘stall’, and your own float. Don’t forget to bring some money to spend too – you can do some Christmas shopping! Set up by 5.00 pm.
The White Parade: will assemble in Sacred Heart School on Friday 11 December at 4:15pm and walk to NEV Normal School where the Community Fiesta will start. You can bring an instrument if you want to make noise, but the main thing is to be dressed in white. Nothing fancy, simply white. Check the Op shops for white clothes or hats, use an old sheet, paint a cardboard box, organise your white outfit and join! The more the merrier! All welcome. Children under 10 MUST be accompanied by an adult in the parade.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Newsletter 1 December 2009
1 December 2009 Term 4 Week 8 09/35
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Farewells and Congratulations
Last week we farewelled Mrs. Navaratne who has worked as an ESOL assistant at our school. Mrs. Navaratne’s family is moving away from Dunedin. In the next couple of weeks we will also farewell Ms. Victoria Cooper and Mrs. Pauline Carnegie both of whom have worked as teacher assistants alongside the teaching staff to support our children. Ms Cooper is going back to University to train as a teacher and Mrs Carnegie’s contract comes to an end. We are grateful to these dedicated and reliable staff members who work hard for us and our children.
We congratulate Ms. Tracy Ballantine on her recent appointment as a permanent teacher at NEV Normal. Tracy has been on a fixed term contract for two years but the Board decided the strengthening school roll meant we could offer the position as a permanent one so the job was advertised and Tracy has been appointed to the job. We offer our congratulations to Tracy and wish her all the best for her time in the Valley!
One Day Te Reo School
Dunedin schools and Maori whanau have agreed to trial a ‘one day te reo Maori’ initiative in 2010. Children selected will attend a total immersion experience one day a week. The one day school will start out at DNI and will be staffed by trained
teachers who are fluent speakers of Te Reo Maori. For further information contact paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Application forms are available at the school office.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Newsletter Advertisers
You will notice our newsletter has been updated with a new colour scheme. We also have some new sponsors who are helping to pay for the printing costs. Thank you to all our sponsors for their support. Please support those who support us.
Year 6 EOTC Week
Many thanks to the parents and caregivers who
assisted with the EOTC week. It was a very successful week, the children were very well behaved and the weather was perfect.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 8 with items by Rooms 3 & 5. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to
attend.
Rainbow Class
The final transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 3 December from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. 4 year olds are welcome to attend this fun class with a parent or caregiver. Enquiries to Mrs Will or the office.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Road Patrol
If you can help supervise the road patrollers on Wednesday afternoons please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
Return of School Books
All library books, school journals and readers need to be returned to school as soon as possible please. The library has now closed. There is a notice with the newsletter today if you child has overdue library books. Please make payment for any lost books to the office.
Performance at Logan Park
On Thursday the whole school are going to a
performance at Logan Park High School. Children will need to be at school on time as the bus will depart at 9.10am. We will return to school by 11am. If the school activity donation has not been paid the cost of this trip is $1.00. Please send money to school with your child/ren or pay at the office.
Talent Quest
On the final day of term Friday 18 December, a talent quest will be held. It is open to all students, individuals and groups to perform in the areas of dance, drama, comedy, singing, instrument. Please discuss this with your child/ren and think about
areas in which they might perform.
Prizegiving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Thursday 17 December at 11am. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognizing contributions children have made during the year. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Sports Report
Touch
Last Thursday our touch team had a good win against Mornington Rockets 9 tries to 1. Meihana was named ‘Player of the Day’.
Kapai!!!
Flippaball
The senior team lost 6 goals to 1, while the junior team had a very good win 8 goals to 1. Well done to all the players.
NEV Community Fiesta Kids’ Market: Friday 11 December at NEV Normal School. Kids – bring along your pre-loved toys, games, books, clothes and crafts to sell! Make some pocket money for Christmas and tidy your room at the same time! Bring a blanket to display your things, $5 to rent your ‘stall’, and your own float. Don’t forget to bring some money to spend too – you can do some Christmas shopping! Set up by 5.00 pm.
The White Parade: will assemble in Sacred Heart School on Friday 11 December at 4:15pm and walk to NEV Normal School where the Community Fiesta will start. You can bring an instrument if you want to make noise, but the main thing is to be dressed in white. Nothing fancy, simply white. Check the Op shops for white clothes or hats, use an old sheet, paint a cardboard box, organise your white outfit and join! The more the merrier! All welcome. Public Practice – Free - Last public practice for drummers at 1pm this Saturday 5 Dec at the Community Centre. Mask Workshop – Free - Come and decorate your mask for the parade from 2pm to 4pm on Monday 7, Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 Dec. Children under 10 MUST be accompanied for the workshops and in the parade.
Community News
NEV Community Programme Folding Guild: will meet this Friday 4 Dec. from 9am in the community room We will merrily fold in half 2500 copies of our community newsletter and get them ready to be distributed this week-end. The folding will be made trickier by the extra A4 insert “Special Community Fiesta” and the Fiesta postcard. Stay for as long as you are able to, any help is very much appreciated. All welcome, training provided.
Delicious baking by Linda. Folders are invited to the Jolly Breakfast Tuesday 15 December 8am to 9am in the community room, organised by the Project to thank all volunteers for their hard work this year.
Dunedin Police Station Open Day: Saturday 5 December 10am to 1pm. Station tours, static displays, BBQ, police dog. Gold coin entry for station tour, $2 BBQ+ $1 kids drinks, photo with police dog.
Sleeping Beauty on Ice: 3 shows at the Dunedin Ice Stadium. Saturday 12 December 4-5.45pm; Sunday 13 December 1-2.45pm & 5-6.45pm. Cost $8 per person BYO cushion or $10 per person plastic seating. Door sales or tickets from the Stadium ph 456 4556.
Jim Hoffmans’ Holiday Programmes Tennis and Swimming: 21 to24 December, 9.30am to 2.30pm each day. Cost $35 per day or $120 for 4 days. All abilities catered for. Held at OBHS courts and Moana Pool. Contact Jim on 0274113529 or email jhoff5@xtra.co.nz
Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: 16-24 December, reopening 5 January 2010. Full or part time places available 8am to 6pm. OSCAR and WINZ approved for subsidies. Contact 477 6762 or email Dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz
Christmas in the Octagon: Friday 4 December 7-9pm. Entertainment and stalls from 7pm. Concert and carols from 8pm. www.christmasintheoctagon.co.nz
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
December
3 Logan Park High School Performance
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
4 Wide Horizon Trip R2
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 7pm Filadelfio's
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
11 NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
18 School finishes 12.30pm
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Farewells and Congratulations
Last week we farewelled Mrs. Navaratne who has worked as an ESOL assistant at our school. Mrs. Navaratne’s family is moving away from Dunedin. In the next couple of weeks we will also farewell Ms. Victoria Cooper and Mrs. Pauline Carnegie both of whom have worked as teacher assistants alongside the teaching staff to support our children. Ms Cooper is going back to University to train as a teacher and Mrs Carnegie’s contract comes to an end. We are grateful to these dedicated and reliable staff members who work hard for us and our children.
We congratulate Ms. Tracy Ballantine on her recent appointment as a permanent teacher at NEV Normal. Tracy has been on a fixed term contract for two years but the Board decided the strengthening school roll meant we could offer the position as a permanent one so the job was advertised and Tracy has been appointed to the job. We offer our congratulations to Tracy and wish her all the best for her time in the Valley!
One Day Te Reo School
Dunedin schools and Maori whanau have agreed to trial a ‘one day te reo Maori’ initiative in 2010. Children selected will attend a total immersion experience one day a week. The one day school will start out at DNI and will be staffed by trained
teachers who are fluent speakers of Te Reo Maori. For further information contact paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Application forms are available at the school office.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Newsletter Advertisers
You will notice our newsletter has been updated with a new colour scheme. We also have some new sponsors who are helping to pay for the printing costs. Thank you to all our sponsors for their support. Please support those who support us.
Year 6 EOTC Week
Many thanks to the parents and caregivers who
assisted with the EOTC week. It was a very successful week, the children were very well behaved and the weather was perfect.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 8 with items by Rooms 3 & 5. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to
attend.
Rainbow Class
The final transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 3 December from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. 4 year olds are welcome to attend this fun class with a parent or caregiver. Enquiries to Mrs Will or the office.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Road Patrol
If you can help supervise the road patrollers on Wednesday afternoons please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
Return of School Books
All library books, school journals and readers need to be returned to school as soon as possible please. The library has now closed. There is a notice with the newsletter today if you child has overdue library books. Please make payment for any lost books to the office.
Performance at Logan Park
On Thursday the whole school are going to a
performance at Logan Park High School. Children will need to be at school on time as the bus will depart at 9.10am. We will return to school by 11am. If the school activity donation has not been paid the cost of this trip is $1.00. Please send money to school with your child/ren or pay at the office.
Talent Quest
On the final day of term Friday 18 December, a talent quest will be held. It is open to all students, individuals and groups to perform in the areas of dance, drama, comedy, singing, instrument. Please discuss this with your child/ren and think about
areas in which they might perform.
Prizegiving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Thursday 17 December at 11am. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognizing contributions children have made during the year. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Sports Report
Touch
Last Thursday our touch team had a good win against Mornington Rockets 9 tries to 1. Meihana was named ‘Player of the Day’.
Kapai!!!
Flippaball
The senior team lost 6 goals to 1, while the junior team had a very good win 8 goals to 1. Well done to all the players.
NEV Community Fiesta Kids’ Market: Friday 11 December at NEV Normal School. Kids – bring along your pre-loved toys, games, books, clothes and crafts to sell! Make some pocket money for Christmas and tidy your room at the same time! Bring a blanket to display your things, $5 to rent your ‘stall’, and your own float. Don’t forget to bring some money to spend too – you can do some Christmas shopping! Set up by 5.00 pm.
The White Parade: will assemble in Sacred Heart School on Friday 11 December at 4:15pm and walk to NEV Normal School where the Community Fiesta will start. You can bring an instrument if you want to make noise, but the main thing is to be dressed in white. Nothing fancy, simply white. Check the Op shops for white clothes or hats, use an old sheet, paint a cardboard box, organise your white outfit and join! The more the merrier! All welcome. Public Practice – Free - Last public practice for drummers at 1pm this Saturday 5 Dec at the Community Centre. Mask Workshop – Free - Come and decorate your mask for the parade from 2pm to 4pm on Monday 7, Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 Dec. Children under 10 MUST be accompanied for the workshops and in the parade.
Community News
NEV Community Programme Folding Guild: will meet this Friday 4 Dec. from 9am in the community room We will merrily fold in half 2500 copies of our community newsletter and get them ready to be distributed this week-end. The folding will be made trickier by the extra A4 insert “Special Community Fiesta” and the Fiesta postcard. Stay for as long as you are able to, any help is very much appreciated. All welcome, training provided.
Delicious baking by Linda. Folders are invited to the Jolly Breakfast Tuesday 15 December 8am to 9am in the community room, organised by the Project to thank all volunteers for their hard work this year.
Dunedin Police Station Open Day: Saturday 5 December 10am to 1pm. Station tours, static displays, BBQ, police dog. Gold coin entry for station tour, $2 BBQ+ $1 kids drinks, photo with police dog.
Sleeping Beauty on Ice: 3 shows at the Dunedin Ice Stadium. Saturday 12 December 4-5.45pm; Sunday 13 December 1-2.45pm & 5-6.45pm. Cost $8 per person BYO cushion or $10 per person plastic seating. Door sales or tickets from the Stadium ph 456 4556.
Jim Hoffmans’ Holiday Programmes Tennis and Swimming: 21 to24 December, 9.30am to 2.30pm each day. Cost $35 per day or $120 for 4 days. All abilities catered for. Held at OBHS courts and Moana Pool. Contact Jim on 0274113529 or email jhoff5@xtra.co.nz
Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: 16-24 December, reopening 5 January 2010. Full or part time places available 8am to 6pm. OSCAR and WINZ approved for subsidies. Contact 477 6762 or email Dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz
Christmas in the Octagon: Friday 4 December 7-9pm. Entertainment and stalls from 7pm. Concert and carols from 8pm. www.christmasintheoctagon.co.nz
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
December
3 Logan Park High School Performance
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
4 Wide Horizon Trip R2
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 7pm Filadelfio's
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
11 NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
18 School finishes 12.30pm
Monday, November 23, 2009
Newsletter 24 November 2009
24 November 2009 Term 4 Week 7 09/36
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora Koutou Katoa
National Standards Forum
As mentioned in last weeks newsletter, I attended this forum in Wellington. There was universal support among the education leaders present to ask the Minister of Education to immediately postpone the introduction of the National Standards pending a thorough trial of them in a limited number of schools. Here’s hoping the government will reconsider their stance and allow the policy to be tested. As Professor John Hattie said “it could be the most disastrous policy formulated.”
Mrs Navaratne
This week we farewell Mrs Navaratne who is finishing her time as an employee at NEV Normal. Mrs Navaratne has worked with Mrs Probert teaching the children for whom English is a second or new language. In her time here she has endeared herself to the children and staff alike with her quiet and kindly nature and dedication to her work. We will miss her and wish her all the best for the future.
No Hat No Play
All children must wear a hat (this term and Term 1 next year) with a full brim - not cap while outside. Children who do not have a hat must sit in the shade during outside time.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Year 6 EOTC Week
This week the Year 6 children undertake their Education Outside the Classroom programme. Activities include orienteering, a trip to Warrington beach, a tramp in Ross Creek, the Orange Day road patrollers parade, a swim at Moana Pool, as well as outdoor activities at school. We wish the children in room 5 a successful week. A contribution of $10 per child has been asked for this programme. Please send the money to school with your child or pay at the office. Thank you.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 2 with items by Rooms 10 & 8. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
There will be no Smart Food lunches on Monday 30 November.
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Road Patrol
Thank you to the volunteer who will help supervise road patrol on Friday afternoons. If you can help supervise the road patrollers on Wednesday afternoons please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
PTA News
Term 4 Fundraiser – 2010 Calendars
The 2010 Calendars have now arrived and will be available for collection from the class rooms tomorrow (Wednesday). Don’t forget to check out the back of the calendars for your discount vouchers. Very handy for Christmas – “Spend $100 at Toyworld and get $10 off your purchase;” “20% off all art and craft products at Warehouse Stationery” and many more.
PTA Minutes of each Meeting
If you would like to check out what we do at each PTA meeting and what is discussed, feel free to check out a copy of the minutes in the red PTA folder on the table in the office.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA get together will be on Tuesday 7th December at 7pm at Filadelfio’s. Everyone is most welcome to come along and have a drink and a chat with the members of the PTA.
Sports Report
Touch
Last Thursday our touch team played a very good St Clair team and lost 6 to 1. Mikaire was named ‘Player of the Day’.
BOT Meeting
The Board of Trustees met on Monday 16 November. Items discussed were the recently released national standards; school wide assessment results for English, Writing: Recount; approval of the Y6 EOTC programme; progress on tender documents for the structural strengthening of the College block and the senior block.; a review of the recent swimming block taken by JC swim school; a review of property policies.
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
November
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
27 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
3 Logan Park High School Performance 9.10-10.45
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip R2
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
Community News
The Great Edible Garden Tour: Sunday 29 November from 1-4.30pm featuring 3 various sized vegetable gardens and chooks. Unwaged $5 and waged $10. Places limited. Contact Keri 473 8459 to book a place.
Dunedin Police Station Open Day: Saturday 5 December 10am to 1pm. Station tours, static displays, BBQ, police dog. Gold coin entry for station tour, $2 BBQ+ $1 kids drinks, photo with police dog.
SONGBONG: is organising a pedestrian parade for the North East Valley Christmas Community Fiesta. The parade will bring together children and adults from the area. Bring a drum, a shaker, a squeaky toy, a saucepan, your little brother or anything that can make noise to the free public workshops in November. Learn the heartbeat of the noisy parade and decorate your mask to join the parade on Friday 11th of December! Free Public Workshops on Saturday 28th Nov. and 5th Dec at 1pm at the Community Centre 248 North Road. All welcome! Contact: drums@songbong.co.nz or 473 6488 - www.songbong.co.nz
Sleeping Beauty on Ice: 3 shows at the Dunedin Ice Stadium. Saturday 12 December 4-5.45pm; Sunday 13 December 1-2.45pm & 5-6.45pm. Cost $8 per person BYO cushion or $10 per person plastic seating. Door sales or tickets from the Stadium ph 456 4556.
Jim Hoffmans’ Holiday Programmes Tennis and Swimming: 21 to24 December, 9.30am to 2.30pm each day. Cost %35 per day or $120 for 4 days. All abilities catered for. Held at OBHS courts and Moana Pool. Contact Jim on 0274113529 or email jhoff5@xtra.co.nz
2010 Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a hold a holiday programme from Monday 25th – Friday 29th January. Enrolment forms will be available early December. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies are available.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora Koutou Katoa
National Standards Forum
As mentioned in last weeks newsletter, I attended this forum in Wellington. There was universal support among the education leaders present to ask the Minister of Education to immediately postpone the introduction of the National Standards pending a thorough trial of them in a limited number of schools. Here’s hoping the government will reconsider their stance and allow the policy to be tested. As Professor John Hattie said “it could be the most disastrous policy formulated.”
Mrs Navaratne
This week we farewell Mrs Navaratne who is finishing her time as an employee at NEV Normal. Mrs Navaratne has worked with Mrs Probert teaching the children for whom English is a second or new language. In her time here she has endeared herself to the children and staff alike with her quiet and kindly nature and dedication to her work. We will miss her and wish her all the best for the future.
No Hat No Play
All children must wear a hat (this term and Term 1 next year) with a full brim - not cap while outside. Children who do not have a hat must sit in the shade during outside time.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Year 6 EOTC Week
This week the Year 6 children undertake their Education Outside the Classroom programme. Activities include orienteering, a trip to Warrington beach, a tramp in Ross Creek, the Orange Day road patrollers parade, a swim at Moana Pool, as well as outdoor activities at school. We wish the children in room 5 a successful week. A contribution of $10 per child has been asked for this programme. Please send the money to school with your child or pay at the office. Thank you.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 2 with items by Rooms 10 & 8. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
There will be no Smart Food lunches on Monday 30 November.
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Road Patrol
Thank you to the volunteer who will help supervise road patrol on Friday afternoons. If you can help supervise the road patrollers on Wednesday afternoons please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
PTA News
Term 4 Fundraiser – 2010 Calendars
The 2010 Calendars have now arrived and will be available for collection from the class rooms tomorrow (Wednesday). Don’t forget to check out the back of the calendars for your discount vouchers. Very handy for Christmas – “Spend $100 at Toyworld and get $10 off your purchase;” “20% off all art and craft products at Warehouse Stationery” and many more.
PTA Minutes of each Meeting
If you would like to check out what we do at each PTA meeting and what is discussed, feel free to check out a copy of the minutes in the red PTA folder on the table in the office.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA get together will be on Tuesday 7th December at 7pm at Filadelfio’s. Everyone is most welcome to come along and have a drink and a chat with the members of the PTA.
Sports Report
Touch
Last Thursday our touch team played a very good St Clair team and lost 6 to 1. Mikaire was named ‘Player of the Day’.
BOT Meeting
The Board of Trustees met on Monday 16 November. Items discussed were the recently released national standards; school wide assessment results for English, Writing: Recount; approval of the Y6 EOTC programme; progress on tender documents for the structural strengthening of the College block and the senior block.; a review of the recent swimming block taken by JC swim school; a review of property policies.
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
November
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
27 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
3 Logan Park High School Performance 9.10-10.45
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip R2
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
Community News
The Great Edible Garden Tour: Sunday 29 November from 1-4.30pm featuring 3 various sized vegetable gardens and chooks. Unwaged $5 and waged $10. Places limited. Contact Keri 473 8459 to book a place.
Dunedin Police Station Open Day: Saturday 5 December 10am to 1pm. Station tours, static displays, BBQ, police dog. Gold coin entry for station tour, $2 BBQ+ $1 kids drinks, photo with police dog.
SONGBONG: is organising a pedestrian parade for the North East Valley Christmas Community Fiesta. The parade will bring together children and adults from the area. Bring a drum, a shaker, a squeaky toy, a saucepan, your little brother or anything that can make noise to the free public workshops in November. Learn the heartbeat of the noisy parade and decorate your mask to join the parade on Friday 11th of December! Free Public Workshops on Saturday 28th Nov. and 5th Dec at 1pm at the Community Centre 248 North Road. All welcome! Contact: drums@songbong.co.nz or 473 6488 - www.songbong.co.nz
Sleeping Beauty on Ice: 3 shows at the Dunedin Ice Stadium. Saturday 12 December 4-5.45pm; Sunday 13 December 1-2.45pm & 5-6.45pm. Cost $8 per person BYO cushion or $10 per person plastic seating. Door sales or tickets from the Stadium ph 456 4556.
Jim Hoffmans’ Holiday Programmes Tennis and Swimming: 21 to24 December, 9.30am to 2.30pm each day. Cost %35 per day or $120 for 4 days. All abilities catered for. Held at OBHS courts and Moana Pool. Contact Jim on 0274113529 or email jhoff5@xtra.co.nz
2010 Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a hold a holiday programme from Monday 25th – Friday 29th January. Enrolment forms will be available early December. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies are available.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Newsletter 17 November 2009
17 November 2009 Term 4 Week 6 09/35
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora Koutou Katoa
This Thursday I am off to Wellington to represent the NZ Normal and Model Schools’ Association at a meeting to discuss the recently released National Standards.
As I have pointed out before, we are not concerned about National Standards - we already use data collected locally or nationally to measure how our children are achieving. I include a graph from the local Ministry of Education to illustrate this:
6-year olds NZ NEVN NEVN NEVN NEVN
Reading Levels 2008 2009 2008 2007 20006
Above 22% 77% 75% 68% 67%
Within 15% 8% 5% 11% 13%
Just Below 36% 15% 10% 21% 20%
Well Below 27% 0% 10% 0% 0%
This graph shows that while only 22% of NZ 6 year olds are above the expected reading level for that age, 77% of NEV Normal 6 years olds tested in 2009 are above this expectation!
This is remarkable but not unexpected - we have great teachers working hard to get children to these levels.
So the National Standards aren’t a concern. What is a concern is that schools will divert their attention solely to meeting these standards. This approach could result in a much more narrow education
offered our children.
John McKenzie
Principal Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome to Billie who has started in Room 11. We also welcome her family to our school community.
Portfolios
Children’s portfolios which summarise their assessment work need to be returned to school by tomorrow please.
Rainbow Class
This transition to school class for 4 year olds is being held this Thursday 19 November from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 3 with items by Rooms 2 &11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Head Lice
It is reported that a number of children have head lice. Please check you child/ren’s hair and treat for head lice if necessary.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Road Patrol
Many thanks to Claire Spittle who has helped with road patrol on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Claire is no longer able to assist. If anyone can help supervise the road patrollers at these times please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
National Standards
To contribute to the debate on national standards, a
parents’ group is being formed to give parents the choice for their children not to participate in standardised tests which have as their purpose categorisation for school reports or for sending to Wellington for storage. The tentative name for the group is: SLOK – Stop Labelling Our Kids. The parent is Dellis Hunt: a Rangiora mother of two school-age children. E-mail address: delnkev@orcon.net.nz
The group has been formed entirely on the initiative of parents and will remain independent of all teacher organisations and political parties.
Sports Report
Flippaball
The senior team played a serious game and won 3 goals to 2. Jack scored 2 of the goals, Mikaire played great attack and Grace got stuck in and did her best, so all three players were joint ‘Players of the Day’.
The junior team have shown improvement but lost their game 4 goals to 1. TJ played an awesome game at defence and was ‘Player of the Day’.
Touch
Following some confusion last week our team played 2 games against boys teams and lost both games. Well done to the players who competed well. Better luck this week!
Athletics
Congratulations to Harriet, Rika, Puti and Jorja who represented our school today in the girls under 11 relay team at the Otago Championships held at the Caledonian ground. Thanks to parents who helped with transport.
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
November
17 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
19 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
20 Wide Horizons Trip R8
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
27 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
3 Logan Park High School Performance 9.10-10.45
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
Community News
Footballsouth and Andrew Boyens (member of the All Whites team!) Summer Football Camps: Location 1: Sunnyvale Park, Dunedin Date: 6th, 7th and 8th of January, 2010. Location 2: John McGlashan College Date: 20th, 21st and 22nd of January, 2010. Time: 9am-3pm daily. Ages: 7-13. Cost: $110. Camps are limited to 60 children. For an enrolment form or more information please email: boyenssoccercoaching@hotmail.com
Girl Guides: Looking for something different to do this summer? Want to go camping, make friends and have fun? Try Girl Guiding! We have a group meeting weekly in the N.E.V. For more information contact Claire: womensrights@ousa.org.nz or 027 424 9711.
SONGBONG: is organising a pedestrian parade for the North East Valley Christmas Community Fiesta. The parade will bring together children and adults from the area. Bring a drum, a shaker, a squeaky toy, a saucepan, your little brother or anything that can make noise to the free public workshops in November. Learn the heartbeat of the noisy parade and decorate your mask to join the parade on Friday 11th of December! Free Public Workshops on Saturday 21th Nov, 28th Nov. and 5th Dec at 1pm at the Community Centre 248 North Road. All welcome! Contact: drums@songbong.co.nz or 473 6488 - www.songbong.co.nz
Christmas Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a holiday programme from Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd December if there is a need in the community. To make it viable for us we need to have ten children enrolled full time. Cost per child is $30 per day or $25 for a second and subsequent child. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. We need confirmed numbers before Friday 11th December. WINZ subsidies may be available.
2010 Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a hold a holiday programme from Monday 25th – Friday 29th January. Enrolment forms will be available early December. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies are available.
Saturday Morning Music Classes Enrolments for 2010: Saturday, November 21 2010 at: George Street Normal School - 9am till 11.30am (follow the signs).
Magic Childcare Holiday Programmes: Please see the information on the noticeboard in the office.
Christian Youth Camps (Waihola): 2010 programme is on the office noticeboard.
Opoho Playcentre 50th birthday Open Afternoon on Sunday 29 November from 1.30pm – 4pm, 28A Signal Hiil Road, Opoho
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora Koutou Katoa
This Thursday I am off to Wellington to represent the NZ Normal and Model Schools’ Association at a meeting to discuss the recently released National Standards.
As I have pointed out before, we are not concerned about National Standards - we already use data collected locally or nationally to measure how our children are achieving. I include a graph from the local Ministry of Education to illustrate this:
6-year olds NZ NEVN NEVN NEVN NEVN
Reading Levels 2008 2009 2008 2007 20006
Above 22% 77% 75% 68% 67%
Within 15% 8% 5% 11% 13%
Just Below 36% 15% 10% 21% 20%
Well Below 27% 0% 10% 0% 0%
This graph shows that while only 22% of NZ 6 year olds are above the expected reading level for that age, 77% of NEV Normal 6 years olds tested in 2009 are above this expectation!
This is remarkable but not unexpected - we have great teachers working hard to get children to these levels.
So the National Standards aren’t a concern. What is a concern is that schools will divert their attention solely to meeting these standards. This approach could result in a much more narrow education
offered our children.
John McKenzie
Principal Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome to Billie who has started in Room 11. We also welcome her family to our school community.
Portfolios
Children’s portfolios which summarise their assessment work need to be returned to school by tomorrow please.
Rainbow Class
This transition to school class for 4 year olds is being held this Thursday 19 November from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 3 with items by Rooms 2 &11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Head Lice
It is reported that a number of children have head lice. Please check you child/ren’s hair and treat for head lice if necessary.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Road Patrol
Many thanks to Claire Spittle who has helped with road patrol on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Claire is no longer able to assist. If anyone can help supervise the road patrollers at these times please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
National Standards
To contribute to the debate on national standards, a
parents’ group is being formed to give parents the choice for their children not to participate in standardised tests which have as their purpose categorisation for school reports or for sending to Wellington for storage. The tentative name for the group is: SLOK – Stop Labelling Our Kids. The parent is Dellis Hunt: a Rangiora mother of two school-age children. E-mail address: delnkev@orcon.net.nz
The group has been formed entirely on the initiative of parents and will remain independent of all teacher organisations and political parties.
Sports Report
Flippaball
The senior team played a serious game and won 3 goals to 2. Jack scored 2 of the goals, Mikaire played great attack and Grace got stuck in and did her best, so all three players were joint ‘Players of the Day’.
The junior team have shown improvement but lost their game 4 goals to 1. TJ played an awesome game at defence and was ‘Player of the Day’.
Touch
Following some confusion last week our team played 2 games against boys teams and lost both games. Well done to the players who competed well. Better luck this week!
Athletics
Congratulations to Harriet, Rika, Puti and Jorja who represented our school today in the girls under 11 relay team at the Otago Championships held at the Caledonian ground. Thanks to parents who helped with transport.
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
November
17 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
19 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
20 Wide Horizons Trip R8
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
27 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
3 Logan Park High School Performance 9.10-10.45
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
Community News
Footballsouth and Andrew Boyens (member of the All Whites team!) Summer Football Camps: Location 1: Sunnyvale Park, Dunedin Date: 6th, 7th and 8th of January, 2010. Location 2: John McGlashan College Date: 20th, 21st and 22nd of January, 2010. Time: 9am-3pm daily. Ages: 7-13. Cost: $110. Camps are limited to 60 children. For an enrolment form or more information please email: boyenssoccercoaching@hotmail.com
Girl Guides: Looking for something different to do this summer? Want to go camping, make friends and have fun? Try Girl Guiding! We have a group meeting weekly in the N.E.V. For more information contact Claire: womensrights@ousa.org.nz or 027 424 9711.
SONGBONG: is organising a pedestrian parade for the North East Valley Christmas Community Fiesta. The parade will bring together children and adults from the area. Bring a drum, a shaker, a squeaky toy, a saucepan, your little brother or anything that can make noise to the free public workshops in November. Learn the heartbeat of the noisy parade and decorate your mask to join the parade on Friday 11th of December! Free Public Workshops on Saturday 21th Nov, 28th Nov. and 5th Dec at 1pm at the Community Centre 248 North Road. All welcome! Contact: drums@songbong.co.nz or 473 6488 - www.songbong.co.nz
Christmas Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a holiday programme from Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd December if there is a need in the community. To make it viable for us we need to have ten children enrolled full time. Cost per child is $30 per day or $25 for a second and subsequent child. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. We need confirmed numbers before Friday 11th December. WINZ subsidies may be available.
2010 Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a hold a holiday programme from Monday 25th – Friday 29th January. Enrolment forms will be available early December. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies are available.
Saturday Morning Music Classes Enrolments for 2010: Saturday, November 21 2010 at: George Street Normal School - 9am till 11.30am (follow the signs).
Magic Childcare Holiday Programmes: Please see the information on the noticeboard in the office.
Christian Youth Camps (Waihola): 2010 programme is on the office noticeboard.
Opoho Playcentre 50th birthday Open Afternoon on Sunday 29 November from 1.30pm – 4pm, 28A Signal Hiil Road, Opoho
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Newsletter 11/11/09
11 November 2009 Term 4 Week 5 09/34
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Cultural Day and other things…
Many thanks to all who contributed to Cultural Day - what a great experience for our children and our families! And the food - from Chinese dumplings to Russian chicken salad; from bucketsful of authentic Tandoori curry to Millie’s boil up! My waistline
certainly had its horizons expanded!! Thanks especially to Mrs Jan Probert who manages to collect an army of supporters on such occasions. Thanks also to Mrs Saroja Navaratne for her work behind the scenes.
We are a diverse group. Such events remind us of the things that make us different and that these differences can actually bring us closer together.
Food especially is a catalyst for conversation and developing relationships. Yesterday I attended a hui in Wellington called by the Families Commission. The topic was Schools Supporting Communities. One school promotes families sitting down to have their evening meal together on one night each week - things have certainly changed in this regard since we were young!
But a simple way to be more of a family - sitting down and talking with each other instead of eating in front of TV, or rushing off to some other activity.
Dickens said something like “wasting time on another is not wasted on oneself”.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Portfolios
Children’s portfolios which summarise their assessment work will be sent home at the end of this week for parents to view and comment upon. It is important that these portfolios are returned directly to school by Monday 16 November.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 &10. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is paid in full as soon as possible.
Safety Issue
It has been reported that students riding on scooters and skateboards to school are not being considerate of pedestrians. If your child uses a scooter or skateboard please talk to them about giving way to pedestrians and taking care around older people on the footpath.
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
11 Armistice Day Assembly
13 Wide Horizons Trip R8
16 BOT Meeting 6pm
17 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
19 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
20 Wide Horizons Trip
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
26 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
11 NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held today after school Tuesday 17th of November at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
Footballsouth and Andrew Boyens Summer Football Camps: Location 1: Sunnyvale Park, Dunedin Date: 6th, 7th and 8th of January, 2010. Location 2: John McGlashan College Date: 20th, 21st and 22nd of January, 2010. Time: 9am-3pm daily. Ages: 7-13. Cost: $110. Camps are limited to 60 children. For an enrolment form or more information please email: boyenssoccercoaching@hotmail.com
Girl Guides: Looking for something different to do this summer? Want to go camping, make friends and have fun? Try Girl Guiding! We have a group meeting weekly in the N.E.V. For more information contact Claire: womensrights@ousa.org.nz or 027 424 9711.
SONGBONG: is organising a pedestrian parade for the North East Valley Christmas Community Fiesta. The parade will bring together children and adults from the area. Bring a drum, a shaker, a squeaky toy, a saucepan, your little brother or anything that can make noise to the free public workshops in November. Learn the heartbeat of the noisy parade and decorate your mask to join the
parade on Friday 11th of December! Free Public Workshops on Saturday 21th Nov, 28th Nov. and 5th Dec at 1pm at the Community Centre 248 North Road. All welcome! Contact: drums@songbong.co.nz or 473 6488 - www.songbong.co.nz
Christmas Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a holiday programme from Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd December if there is a need in the community. To make it viable for us we need to have ten children enrolled full time. Cost per child is $30 per day or $25 for a second and subsequent child. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. We need confirmed numbers before Friday 11th December. WINZ subsidies may be available.
2010 Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a hold a holiday programme from Monday 25th – Friday 29th January. Enrolment forms will be available early December. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies are available.
Open Morning for Saturday Morning Music Classes DN Soc Inc: interested parents and children wishing to commence classes in 2010 may observe classes in progress on Saturday morning, November 14th: George Street Normal School Centre - guided groups meet at the Main Block entrance between 9am and 10am.
Saturday Morning Music Classes Enrolments for 2010: Saturday, November 21 2010 at: George Street Normal School - 9am till 11.30am (follow the signs).
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Cultural Day and other things…
Many thanks to all who contributed to Cultural Day - what a great experience for our children and our families! And the food - from Chinese dumplings to Russian chicken salad; from bucketsful of authentic Tandoori curry to Millie’s boil up! My waistline
certainly had its horizons expanded!! Thanks especially to Mrs Jan Probert who manages to collect an army of supporters on such occasions. Thanks also to Mrs Saroja Navaratne for her work behind the scenes.
We are a diverse group. Such events remind us of the things that make us different and that these differences can actually bring us closer together.
Food especially is a catalyst for conversation and developing relationships. Yesterday I attended a hui in Wellington called by the Families Commission. The topic was Schools Supporting Communities. One school promotes families sitting down to have their evening meal together on one night each week - things have certainly changed in this regard since we were young!
But a simple way to be more of a family - sitting down and talking with each other instead of eating in front of TV, or rushing off to some other activity.
Dickens said something like “wasting time on another is not wasted on oneself”.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Portfolios
Children’s portfolios which summarise their assessment work will be sent home at the end of this week for parents to view and comment upon. It is important that these portfolios are returned directly to school by Monday 16 November.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 &10. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is paid in full as soon as possible.
Safety Issue
It has been reported that students riding on scooters and skateboards to school are not being considerate of pedestrians. If your child uses a scooter or skateboard please talk to them about giving way to pedestrians and taking care around older people on the footpath.
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
11 Armistice Day Assembly
13 Wide Horizons Trip R8
16 BOT Meeting 6pm
17 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
19 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
20 Wide Horizons Trip
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
26 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
11 NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held today after school Tuesday 17th of November at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
Footballsouth and Andrew Boyens Summer Football Camps: Location 1: Sunnyvale Park, Dunedin Date: 6th, 7th and 8th of January, 2010. Location 2: John McGlashan College Date: 20th, 21st and 22nd of January, 2010. Time: 9am-3pm daily. Ages: 7-13. Cost: $110. Camps are limited to 60 children. For an enrolment form or more information please email: boyenssoccercoaching@hotmail.com
Girl Guides: Looking for something different to do this summer? Want to go camping, make friends and have fun? Try Girl Guiding! We have a group meeting weekly in the N.E.V. For more information contact Claire: womensrights@ousa.org.nz or 027 424 9711.
SONGBONG: is organising a pedestrian parade for the North East Valley Christmas Community Fiesta. The parade will bring together children and adults from the area. Bring a drum, a shaker, a squeaky toy, a saucepan, your little brother or anything that can make noise to the free public workshops in November. Learn the heartbeat of the noisy parade and decorate your mask to join the
parade on Friday 11th of December! Free Public Workshops on Saturday 21th Nov, 28th Nov. and 5th Dec at 1pm at the Community Centre 248 North Road. All welcome! Contact: drums@songbong.co.nz or 473 6488 - www.songbong.co.nz
Christmas Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a holiday programme from Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd December if there is a need in the community. To make it viable for us we need to have ten children enrolled full time. Cost per child is $30 per day or $25 for a second and subsequent child. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. We need confirmed numbers before Friday 11th December. WINZ subsidies may be available.
2010 Holiday Programme: Valley OSCAR will run a hold a holiday programme from Monday 25th – Friday 29th January. Enrolment forms will be available early December. For more information contact Janette at the office at North East Valley Baptist Church at 270 North Road or on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies are available.
Open Morning for Saturday Morning Music Classes DN Soc Inc: interested parents and children wishing to commence classes in 2010 may observe classes in progress on Saturday morning, November 14th: George Street Normal School Centre - guided groups meet at the Main Block entrance between 9am and 10am.
Saturday Morning Music Classes Enrolments for 2010: Saturday, November 21 2010 at: George Street Normal School - 9am till 11.30am (follow the signs).
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
27 October 2009 Term 4 Week 3 09/33
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Changes to Swimming Timetable
We have been advised by Jill Clarke that the DNI pool is not available on Wednesday and Thursday this week (due to maintenance work). As a result we have had to alter the swimming timetable as follows:-
Wednesday 28 October - no swimming
Thursday 29 October -no swimming.
Friday 30 October - swimming
Tuesday 3 November - swimming
Wednesday 4 November - swimming
Kapa Haka Uniform Meeting
Anyone interested in helping to develop a kapa haka uniform for the children is welcome to attend a meeting this Thursday 29 October at 9am in the staffroom.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Social Studies Quiz
Congratulations to Cassandra, Junior, Puti, Sierra, Gemma and Cameron who represented NEV Normal in the 2009 Extra ODT Current Events Quiz last week.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 7 were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 30 October. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is paid in full. This donation helps to cover the cost of the swimming bus and the tuition.
Sun Hats
Please ensure that your child has a suitable sun hat to wear at school.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Cultural Day
Our school is holding a cultural day on Monday 2 November. Mrs Probert and Mrs Navaratne have been working hard organising all the activities. The children will be involved with cooking the food which will then be consumed as part of the shared lunch. There will be music and dance after lunch.
Children are asked to:
bring $2 to help cover the cost of food; wear their national costume or something to reflect their ethnic background;bring any cultural items they would like to share in their classroom (i.e books, music, weaving, necklace, fan, tapa, etc.).
Thanks go to the 2 families who have sponsored a flag. If anyone else would like to sponsor a flag please contact the office.
Parents and caregivers are welcome to drop in at any time during the day to see some of the activities.
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
October
19-27 Keeping Ourselves Safe programme
30 School swimming block ends
Book Club orders close
November
2 Cultural Day
5 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
6 Wide Horizons Trip
9 BOT Meeting 6pm
11 Armistice Day Assembly
13 Wide Horizons Trip
17 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
19 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
20 Wide Horizons Trip
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
26 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
PTA News
Term 4 Fundraiser – 2010 Calendars
Be in quick – any late orders for the calendars need to be in now. Each calendar will cost $12 and a pack of 8 cards will cost $12.50. The calendars and cards can
either have your children’s art work or, a photo of your choice. The finished calendars should be delivered within about 3 weeks.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held today after school Tuesday 17th of November at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
House Wanted: from early December in North East Valley - 2 bedroomed house/ flat for a new family coming to our school. Furnished or
unfurnished. Please email details to Jessica Lesley Pyarabon j.lesley3@gmail.com
Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free beginner classes. Bagpipe starting Friday 30 October at 4pm, snare drumming starting Friday 30 October at 3.30pm and tenor drumming starting Wednesday 28 October at 6pm. To enrol contact Victoria on 489 1650 or www.ospd.org.nz
Wattie’s Can Film Festival: Wednesday 28 October. Free entry with every donated can of food. All donated cans go to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. See www.watties.co.nz for more details.
“Remembering Ralph” Puppet Show: at the Fortune Theatre Saturday 31 October, for children aged 4 to12 years. Door sales available or contact 477 1693.
Montesorri @ the Gardens: We are celebrating International Children’s Day on Saturday 31 October from 11am till 1pm with a pot luck lunch and would like to invite ex pupils, staff and families to join us. If you attended Montessori @ the Gardens and would like to join us on Saturday please phone the school 473-7630.
Footballsouth and Andrew Boyens Summer Football Camps: Location 1: Sunnyvale Park, Dunedin Date: 6th, 7th and 8th of January, 2010. Location 2: John McGlashan College Date: 20th, 21st and 22nd of January, 2010. Time: 9am-3pm daily. Ages: 7-13. Cost: $110. Camps are limited to 60 children. For an enrolment form or more information please email: boyenssoccercoaching@hotmail.com
Light Party: a positive alternative to halloween is organised by the combined children’s churches of Dunedin as a family-friendly celebration! Games, bouncy castles, food and entertainment for children up to year 8. Under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. Only $2.00 entry per person no extra costs. No scary costumes please. 31st October 4pm – 7pm 48 Stafford Street.
Girl Guides: Looking for something different to do this summer? Want to go camping, make friends and have fun? Try Girl Guiding! We have a group meeting weekly in the N.E.V. For more information contact Claire: womensrights@ousa.org.nz or 027 424 9711.
Party in the Car Park: Community party Sunday 8 November 2-4pm at the Salvation Army car park, 43 North Road. Free! Music, food, magician, fire engine, face painting, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle and much more!
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Changes to Swimming Timetable
We have been advised by Jill Clarke that the DNI pool is not available on Wednesday and Thursday this week (due to maintenance work). As a result we have had to alter the swimming timetable as follows:-
Wednesday 28 October - no swimming
Thursday 29 October -no swimming.
Friday 30 October - swimming
Tuesday 3 November - swimming
Wednesday 4 November - swimming
Kapa Haka Uniform Meeting
Anyone interested in helping to develop a kapa haka uniform for the children is welcome to attend a meeting this Thursday 29 October at 9am in the staffroom.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Social Studies Quiz
Congratulations to Cassandra, Junior, Puti, Sierra, Gemma and Cameron who represented NEV Normal in the 2009 Extra ODT Current Events Quiz last week.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 7 were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 30 October. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is paid in full. This donation helps to cover the cost of the swimming bus and the tuition.
Sun Hats
Please ensure that your child has a suitable sun hat to wear at school.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Cultural Day
Our school is holding a cultural day on Monday 2 November. Mrs Probert and Mrs Navaratne have been working hard organising all the activities. The children will be involved with cooking the food which will then be consumed as part of the shared lunch. There will be music and dance after lunch.
Children are asked to:
bring $2 to help cover the cost of food; wear their national costume or something to reflect their ethnic background;bring any cultural items they would like to share in their classroom (i.e books, music, weaving, necklace, fan, tapa, etc.).
Thanks go to the 2 families who have sponsored a flag. If anyone else would like to sponsor a flag please contact the office.
Parents and caregivers are welcome to drop in at any time during the day to see some of the activities.
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
October
19-27 Keeping Ourselves Safe programme
30 School swimming block ends
Book Club orders close
November
2 Cultural Day
5 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
6 Wide Horizons Trip
9 BOT Meeting 6pm
11 Armistice Day Assembly
13 Wide Horizons Trip
17 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
19 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
20 Wide Horizons Trip
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
26 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
PTA News
Term 4 Fundraiser – 2010 Calendars
Be in quick – any late orders for the calendars need to be in now. Each calendar will cost $12 and a pack of 8 cards will cost $12.50. The calendars and cards can
either have your children’s art work or, a photo of your choice. The finished calendars should be delivered within about 3 weeks.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held today after school Tuesday 17th of November at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
House Wanted: from early December in North East Valley - 2 bedroomed house/ flat for a new family coming to our school. Furnished or
unfurnished. Please email details to Jessica Lesley Pyarabon j.lesley3@gmail.com
Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free beginner classes. Bagpipe starting Friday 30 October at 4pm, snare drumming starting Friday 30 October at 3.30pm and tenor drumming starting Wednesday 28 October at 6pm. To enrol contact Victoria on 489 1650 or www.ospd.org.nz
Wattie’s Can Film Festival: Wednesday 28 October. Free entry with every donated can of food. All donated cans go to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. See www.watties.co.nz for more details.
“Remembering Ralph” Puppet Show: at the Fortune Theatre Saturday 31 October, for children aged 4 to12 years. Door sales available or contact 477 1693.
Montesorri @ the Gardens: We are celebrating International Children’s Day on Saturday 31 October from 11am till 1pm with a pot luck lunch and would like to invite ex pupils, staff and families to join us. If you attended Montessori @ the Gardens and would like to join us on Saturday please phone the school 473-7630.
Footballsouth and Andrew Boyens Summer Football Camps: Location 1: Sunnyvale Park, Dunedin Date: 6th, 7th and 8th of January, 2010. Location 2: John McGlashan College Date: 20th, 21st and 22nd of January, 2010. Time: 9am-3pm daily. Ages: 7-13. Cost: $110. Camps are limited to 60 children. For an enrolment form or more information please email: boyenssoccercoaching@hotmail.com
Light Party: a positive alternative to halloween is organised by the combined children’s churches of Dunedin as a family-friendly celebration! Games, bouncy castles, food and entertainment for children up to year 8. Under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. Only $2.00 entry per person no extra costs. No scary costumes please. 31st October 4pm – 7pm 48 Stafford Street.
Girl Guides: Looking for something different to do this summer? Want to go camping, make friends and have fun? Try Girl Guiding! We have a group meeting weekly in the N.E.V. For more information contact Claire: womensrights@ousa.org.nz or 027 424 9711.
Party in the Car Park: Community party Sunday 8 November 2-4pm at the Salvation Army car park, 43 North Road. Free! Music, food, magician, fire engine, face painting, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle and much more!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Newsletter 20 October 2009
20 October 2009 Term 4 Week 2 09/32
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Term 4 has taken off like a rocket – we are already into week two. I notice Christmas decorations up already in some of the shops – eek!!!
Swimming lessons have begun under the tutelage of Jill Clark’s Swimming School down at the DNI pool. The school takes the teaching of swimming very seriously so there are two intensive blocks throughout the year. Parents are welcome to attend these lessons to watch how they run and to learn how to best teach your child to swim well.
This coming Monday is a public holiday, Labour Day, and school will be closed. That means a short week and so our teachers lose some more teaching time. This serves to remind us that the time at school is often interrupted by non core activities. This is why it is very important to use the time we do have available as effectively as possible. For parents this means getting children to school every day, on time and ready to learn. The teachers are ready at 9.00 to get straight down to work but they need the children present and prepared.
Last week the three local normal schools hosted the NZ Normal And Model Schools’ Annual Conference here in Dunedin. The delegates were very impressed with the welcome they received. Speakers were mainly from Otago University but also included the Secretary of Education and the Director of the Teachers’ Council. The visitors also enjoyed visiting the butterflies at the Museum, the Chinese Gardens and they
especially enjoyed a cruise on the harbour which culminated in dinner at the Carey’s Bay Hotel. Thanks to the staff of NEV Normal who helped in the preparations and delivery of the conference.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome goes to André who started in R11 last week. We welcome his family to our school community.
Social Studies Quiz
Good luck to Cassandra, Junior, Puti, Sierra, Gemma, Cameron and reserve, Rika, who are representing NEV Normal in the 2009 Extra ODT Current Events Quiz tomorrow.
Rainbow Class
Rainbow class, the transition to school class for 4 year olds, will be held this Thursday in R11 from 1.15 to 2.45pm. Please contact Mrs Will or the office if you have a 4 year old who would like to join.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 8 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 7 were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 30 October. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Swimming
School swimming block has started and will continue for 2 weeks. Children need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. Swimming is being taught by the JC Swim School.
School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity
donation is paid in full. This donation helps to cover the cost of the swimming bus and the tuition.
Hand Sanitisers
The hand sanitiser study is now complete. The results of this study will be known at the end of the year. 3 hand sanitisers have been kept for children’s use, one for the senior block and 2 for the junior block.
Sports Success
Congratulations go to Sierra Sawyer who competed in the 2009 New Zealand Synchronised Swimming National Championships held in Wellington 25 - 29 of September. Sierra was competing in a group event and her team was placed 4th by 0.2 of a point. This was a fantastic result as it was a new team who were younger than the age group they were competing in, and Sierra was recovering from a broken leg! Well done Sierra!!
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
October
19-27 Keeping Ourselves Safe programme
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Social Studies Quiz
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
Book Club orders close
November
2 Cultural Day
5 Wide Horizons Trip
9 BOT Meeting 6pm
11 Armistice Day Assembly
13 Wide Horizons Trip
17 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
20 Wide Horizons Trip
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
26 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
PTA News
Term 4 Fundraiser – 2010 Calendars
Be in quick – 2010 calendar orders close at the end of this Friday 23rd October! Each calendar will cost $12 and a pack of 8 cards will cost $12.50. The calendars and cards can either have your children’s art work or, a photo of your choice. The finished calendars should be delivered within about 3 weeks.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held today after school Tuesday 20th of October at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
House Wanted: from early December in North East Valley - 2 bedroomed house/ flat for a new family coming to our school. Furnished or
unfurnished. Please email details to Jessica Lesley Pyarabon j.lesley3@gmail.com
Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free beginner classes. Bagpipe starting Friday 30 October at 4pm, snare drumming starting Friday 30 October at 3.30pm and tenor drumming starting Wednesday 28 October at 6pm. To enrol contact Victoria on 489 1650 or www.ospd.org.nz
Wattie’s Can Film Festival: Wednesday 28 October. Free entry with every donated can of food. All donated cans go to the Salvation Army
Christmas Appeal. See www.watties.co.nz for more details.
Anglican Family Care: Caregivers wanted to provide short term and respite care for children aged 0 to 16 years. Training and support provided.
Remuneration by way of a board payment.Contact Ginnie on 477 0801 for further details.
“Remembering Ralph” Puppet Show: at the Fortune Theatre Saturday 31 October, for children aged 4 to12 years. Door sales available or contact 477 1693.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Term 4 has taken off like a rocket – we are already into week two. I notice Christmas decorations up already in some of the shops – eek!!!
Swimming lessons have begun under the tutelage of Jill Clark’s Swimming School down at the DNI pool. The school takes the teaching of swimming very seriously so there are two intensive blocks throughout the year. Parents are welcome to attend these lessons to watch how they run and to learn how to best teach your child to swim well.
This coming Monday is a public holiday, Labour Day, and school will be closed. That means a short week and so our teachers lose some more teaching time. This serves to remind us that the time at school is often interrupted by non core activities. This is why it is very important to use the time we do have available as effectively as possible. For parents this means getting children to school every day, on time and ready to learn. The teachers are ready at 9.00 to get straight down to work but they need the children present and prepared.
Last week the three local normal schools hosted the NZ Normal And Model Schools’ Annual Conference here in Dunedin. The delegates were very impressed with the welcome they received. Speakers were mainly from Otago University but also included the Secretary of Education and the Director of the Teachers’ Council. The visitors also enjoyed visiting the butterflies at the Museum, the Chinese Gardens and they
especially enjoyed a cruise on the harbour which culminated in dinner at the Carey’s Bay Hotel. Thanks to the staff of NEV Normal who helped in the preparations and delivery of the conference.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome goes to André who started in R11 last week. We welcome his family to our school community.
Social Studies Quiz
Good luck to Cassandra, Junior, Puti, Sierra, Gemma, Cameron and reserve, Rika, who are representing NEV Normal in the 2009 Extra ODT Current Events Quiz tomorrow.
Rainbow Class
Rainbow class, the transition to school class for 4 year olds, will be held this Thursday in R11 from 1.15 to 2.45pm. Please contact Mrs Will or the office if you have a 4 year old who would like to join.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 8 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 7 were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 30 October. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Swimming
School swimming block has started and will continue for 2 weeks. Children need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. Swimming is being taught by the JC Swim School.
School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity
donation is paid in full. This donation helps to cover the cost of the swimming bus and the tuition.
Hand Sanitisers
The hand sanitiser study is now complete. The results of this study will be known at the end of the year. 3 hand sanitisers have been kept for children’s use, one for the senior block and 2 for the junior block.
Sports Success
Congratulations go to Sierra Sawyer who competed in the 2009 New Zealand Synchronised Swimming National Championships held in Wellington 25 - 29 of September. Sierra was competing in a group event and her team was placed 4th by 0.2 of a point. This was a fantastic result as it was a new team who were younger than the age group they were competing in, and Sierra was recovering from a broken leg! Well done Sierra!!
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
October
19-27 Keeping Ourselves Safe programme
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Social Studies Quiz
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
Book Club orders close
November
2 Cultural Day
5 Wide Horizons Trip
9 BOT Meeting 6pm
11 Armistice Day Assembly
13 Wide Horizons Trip
17 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
20 Wide Horizons Trip
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
26 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade
December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm
PTA News
Term 4 Fundraiser – 2010 Calendars
Be in quick – 2010 calendar orders close at the end of this Friday 23rd October! Each calendar will cost $12 and a pack of 8 cards will cost $12.50. The calendars and cards can either have your children’s art work or, a photo of your choice. The finished calendars should be delivered within about 3 weeks.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held today after school Tuesday 20th of October at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
House Wanted: from early December in North East Valley - 2 bedroomed house/ flat for a new family coming to our school. Furnished or
unfurnished. Please email details to Jessica Lesley Pyarabon j.lesley3@gmail.com
Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free beginner classes. Bagpipe starting Friday 30 October at 4pm, snare drumming starting Friday 30 October at 3.30pm and tenor drumming starting Wednesday 28 October at 6pm. To enrol contact Victoria on 489 1650 or www.ospd.org.nz
Wattie’s Can Film Festival: Wednesday 28 October. Free entry with every donated can of food. All donated cans go to the Salvation Army
Christmas Appeal. See www.watties.co.nz for more details.
Anglican Family Care: Caregivers wanted to provide short term and respite care for children aged 0 to 16 years. Training and support provided.
Remuneration by way of a board payment.Contact Ginnie on 477 0801 for further details.
“Remembering Ralph” Puppet Show: at the Fortune Theatre Saturday 31 October, for children aged 4 to12 years. Door sales available or contact 477 1693.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
13 October 2009 Term 4 Week 1 09/31
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Recent Events
The sad news overnight of the discovery of 2 year old Ashling Symes and the loss of life as a result of the Tsunami in Samoa and Tonga serve to remind us of the important things in life – to me they say: our futures are not able to be planned and nothing is for certain; what is important is each other and family and making the most of our lives.
This week the three Dunedin normal schools, NEV Normal, George St Normal and Tahuna Normal Intermediate, host the annual Normal And Model Schools’s Association Conference. We will be focusing on what we teach and how we teach; we will also be considering how we can best support the training of teachers.
One of the speakers at the conference is local businessman Ian Taylor. He told me what he has to say can be summed up in one sentence: Teach children how to think. Whilst I can see where he is coming from, I also think we need to teach children how to interpret this world in which we live. Whether we like it or not we cannot avoid
addressing the big questions of why are we here on this earth and what is the meaning of life; these are questions which spring to mind when we experience grief as well as when we celebrate success and milestones in life.
Mrs. Staynes and I were standing beside the school bell before school this morning and some of the youngest children in the school came up and started talking to us about Ashling Syme’s death – somehow as a school we need to be able to help children
explore these issues with children in an honest and authentic way, allowing them, as young as they are, to ask the awkward questions because surely such questions are the most important of all.
Na reira, ka mihi ahau ki te mokopuna kua hinga me nga tini mate o nga motu o Samoa me Tonga, haere ki te Rangimarie. Ki nga whanau pani, ka nui te aroha ki a koutou.
We express our sympathies especially to those in our school whanau who lost loved ones in the recent tragic events,
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome goes to Dylan and Daniel starting in R11 and Rory who has joined R8. We welcome their families to our school community.
Keeping Ourselves Safe
The programme will be taught by the Police Education Officer, John Somerfield and the class teachers during the first two weeks of Term 4. There will be a homework booklet which the children will bring home for discussion with their families about keeping safe.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 2 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
School Photos
Order forms for the school photos have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by this Friday 16 October.
Sun Hats
Children need to have a sun hat at school for use as Term 4 will be a “No Hat No Play” term. Sunhats need to have brims or legionnaires caps with a flap at the back.
Swimming
The school swimming block commences next Monday. Children need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. The timetable is included with this Newsletter. Swimming will be taught by the JC Swim School.
School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is paid in full. This donation helps to cover the cost of the swimming bus and the tuition. Statements were sent home yesterday.
Sports Success
Congratulations go to Rika Matsubara Park who competed in the 2009 New Zealand Synchronised Swimming National Championships held in Wellington from 25 - 29th of September with more than 100 best synchronized swimmers from around New Zealand and overseas. Rika was competing at Team routine, 12 and under solo, 12 and under duet and achieved the following results.
12 & Under Duet : Overall score Bronze Medal (partner with sister Momoka).
Team routine:Bronze Medal (10 swimmers). Well done on a fantastic result!!
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
October
12-27 Keeping Ourselves Safe programme
13-16 Normal Schools Conference
19 School swimming block commences
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Social Studies Quiz
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser: Hyndman Book & Gift Sale
The orders have arrived and are now waiting in the office for collection. We would like to give a big “Thank you” to Lynda Dockerty who always makes a huge effort with getting orders for these fundraisers.
Term 4 Fundraiser:2010 Calendars
The children did some wonderful art work in Term 3 to go on their 2010 calendars. Art work can be viewed in their class room where you can also pick up your order forms. Each calendar will cost $12 and a pack of 8 cards will cost $12.50. The calendars and cards can either have your children’s art work or, a photo of your choice. All orders and money need to be back into the office by Friday 23rd of October. The finished calendars should be delivered within about 3 weeks.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held Tuesday 20th of October at 3.15pm.
Stars on Stage DVDs
Late orders for the 2009 Stars on Stage DVD need to be into the office by this Friday please. The cost is $15.00.
Community News
Hill City Dunedin Athletic Club Children’s Section: Opening night is tonight 6-7pm at the Hill City clubrooms at Logan Park. There will be a short
meeting for all parents at this time. Enquiries contact Tim Molteno Ph 473 1368 or tim@molteno.net
Petanque Booules to You Trophy: Primary schools doubles tournament, Wednesday 21 October at the Caversham Sports Club. 9am - 4.30pm. Free entry. Contact Terry 487 9118 or terry.holt@clear.net.nz
Wakari Kindergarten: are having a Family Fun Day fair this year at the Otago Model Engineering Society. Date: Sunday 22 Nov. Time: 10am – 3pm. Location: Otago Model Engineering Society grounds, John Wilson Drive.
House Wanted: from early December in North East Valley - 2 bedroomed house/ flat for a new family coming to our school. Furnished or unfurnished. Please email details to Jessica Lesley Pyarabon j.lesley3@gmail.com
RASA School of Dance: Mixed ability dance for young people with disabilities. Cost $15 per class or $115 per term. Held in the King Edward Court Building on Sundays 4-4.45pm, starting 18 October. Contact Lisa rasa@e3.net.nz or 477 8288.
Opoho Playcentre: is 50 years old and we would like to compile a history of the Playcentre. If you attended Opoho Playcentre either as a parent or child or know of anyone who did attend Opoho Playcentre we are interested in any historical information – names of life members, past presidents or stories and photos. Information can be emailed to opoho.playcentre@yahoo.com or sent to Opoho Playcentre 28A Signal Hill Road, Opoho. You are invited to celebrate Opoho Playcentre’s 50th birthday at an Open Afternoon on Sunday 29 November from 1.30pm – 4pm.
Athletes With Physical Disabilities Junior Sports: Track and field athletics, Boccia, Cycling, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Sailing, Weightlifting, Table Top Sports. Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm at the Caledonian Ground starting today. Contact: John Osborne 488 5950 or 027 372 0738stumpiee@hotmail.com
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Recent Events
The sad news overnight of the discovery of 2 year old Ashling Symes and the loss of life as a result of the Tsunami in Samoa and Tonga serve to remind us of the important things in life – to me they say: our futures are not able to be planned and nothing is for certain; what is important is each other and family and making the most of our lives.
This week the three Dunedin normal schools, NEV Normal, George St Normal and Tahuna Normal Intermediate, host the annual Normal And Model Schools’s Association Conference. We will be focusing on what we teach and how we teach; we will also be considering how we can best support the training of teachers.
One of the speakers at the conference is local businessman Ian Taylor. He told me what he has to say can be summed up in one sentence: Teach children how to think. Whilst I can see where he is coming from, I also think we need to teach children how to interpret this world in which we live. Whether we like it or not we cannot avoid
addressing the big questions of why are we here on this earth and what is the meaning of life; these are questions which spring to mind when we experience grief as well as when we celebrate success and milestones in life.
Mrs. Staynes and I were standing beside the school bell before school this morning and some of the youngest children in the school came up and started talking to us about Ashling Syme’s death – somehow as a school we need to be able to help children
explore these issues with children in an honest and authentic way, allowing them, as young as they are, to ask the awkward questions because surely such questions are the most important of all.
Na reira, ka mihi ahau ki te mokopuna kua hinga me nga tini mate o nga motu o Samoa me Tonga, haere ki te Rangimarie. Ki nga whanau pani, ka nui te aroha ki a koutou.
We express our sympathies especially to those in our school whanau who lost loved ones in the recent tragic events,
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome goes to Dylan and Daniel starting in R11 and Rory who has joined R8. We welcome their families to our school community.
Keeping Ourselves Safe
The programme will be taught by the Police Education Officer, John Somerfield and the class teachers during the first two weeks of Term 4. There will be a homework booklet which the children will bring home for discussion with their families about keeping safe.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 2 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
School Photos
Order forms for the school photos have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by this Friday 16 October.
Sun Hats
Children need to have a sun hat at school for use as Term 4 will be a “No Hat No Play” term. Sunhats need to have brims or legionnaires caps with a flap at the back.
Swimming
The school swimming block commences next Monday. Children need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. The timetable is included with this Newsletter. Swimming will be taught by the JC Swim School.
School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is paid in full. This donation helps to cover the cost of the swimming bus and the tuition. Statements were sent home yesterday.
Sports Success
Congratulations go to Rika Matsubara Park who competed in the 2009 New Zealand Synchronised Swimming National Championships held in Wellington from 25 - 29th of September with more than 100 best synchronized swimmers from around New Zealand and overseas. Rika was competing at Team routine, 12 and under solo, 12 and under duet and achieved the following results.
12 & Under Duet : Overall score Bronze Medal (partner with sister Momoka).
Team routine:Bronze Medal (10 swimmers). Well done on a fantastic result!!
Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
October
12-27 Keeping Ourselves Safe programme
13-16 Normal Schools Conference
19 School swimming block commences
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Social Studies Quiz
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser: Hyndman Book & Gift Sale
The orders have arrived and are now waiting in the office for collection. We would like to give a big “Thank you” to Lynda Dockerty who always makes a huge effort with getting orders for these fundraisers.
Term 4 Fundraiser:2010 Calendars
The children did some wonderful art work in Term 3 to go on their 2010 calendars. Art work can be viewed in their class room where you can also pick up your order forms. Each calendar will cost $12 and a pack of 8 cards will cost $12.50. The calendars and cards can either have your children’s art work or, a photo of your choice. All orders and money need to be back into the office by Friday 23rd of October. The finished calendars should be delivered within about 3 weeks.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held Tuesday 20th of October at 3.15pm.
Stars on Stage DVDs
Late orders for the 2009 Stars on Stage DVD need to be into the office by this Friday please. The cost is $15.00.
Community News
Hill City Dunedin Athletic Club Children’s Section: Opening night is tonight 6-7pm at the Hill City clubrooms at Logan Park. There will be a short
meeting for all parents at this time. Enquiries contact Tim Molteno Ph 473 1368 or tim@molteno.net
Petanque Booules to You Trophy: Primary schools doubles tournament, Wednesday 21 October at the Caversham Sports Club. 9am - 4.30pm. Free entry. Contact Terry 487 9118 or terry.holt@clear.net.nz
Wakari Kindergarten: are having a Family Fun Day fair this year at the Otago Model Engineering Society. Date: Sunday 22 Nov. Time: 10am – 3pm. Location: Otago Model Engineering Society grounds, John Wilson Drive.
House Wanted: from early December in North East Valley - 2 bedroomed house/ flat for a new family coming to our school. Furnished or unfurnished. Please email details to Jessica Lesley Pyarabon j.lesley3@gmail.com
RASA School of Dance: Mixed ability dance for young people with disabilities. Cost $15 per class or $115 per term. Held in the King Edward Court Building on Sundays 4-4.45pm, starting 18 October. Contact Lisa rasa@e3.net.nz or 477 8288.
Opoho Playcentre: is 50 years old and we would like to compile a history of the Playcentre. If you attended Opoho Playcentre either as a parent or child or know of anyone who did attend Opoho Playcentre we are interested in any historical information – names of life members, past presidents or stories and photos. Information can be emailed to opoho.playcentre@yahoo.com or sent to Opoho Playcentre 28A Signal Hill Road, Opoho. You are invited to celebrate Opoho Playcentre’s 50th birthday at an Open Afternoon on Sunday 29 November from 1.30pm – 4pm.
Athletes With Physical Disabilities Junior Sports: Track and field athletics, Boccia, Cycling, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Sailing, Weightlifting, Table Top Sports. Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm at the Caledonian Ground starting today. Contact: John Osborne 488 5950 or 027 372 0738stumpiee@hotmail.com
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
23 September 2009 Term 3 Week 10 09/30
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
What a busy last few days we are having. The puppet show on Friday was a huge success – congratulations to the talented artists who devised the programme and the performance. Congratulations as well to the teachers and children who worked so hard to make the event a memorable one. It’s great to see children engaging their hearts, minds and bodies in such activity.
On Monday the Malaysian parents provided the staff with lunch to celebrate the end of Ramadan. That too was a colourful and memorable event for those involved. Thanks to the families who made it possible and to Mrs Probert for her excellent work with international families who attend our school.
The Fortune Theatre arrived on Monday afternoon to perform a segment of their current play “The Day my Bum went Psycho”. This performance, predictably, went down well with the senior children!!!
Cross country may go ahead tomorrow depending on the weather – fingers crossed! Then it will be Friday and the end of yet another school term. Thanks to all for a great term and safe travels over the holidays!
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome goes to Jordon who has started in R11 and Liam who has joined R8. We welcome their families to our school community.
Artists in Schools Performance
Friday 18 September ‘Puppet Day’ - the scene was set– time for the show. And what a show it was! The puppets were the stars (or were the children the stars?). It was amazing that so much was accomplished in such at short space of time. As well as the children making the puppets and taking part in the show, they learned so many new skills. All the five Key Competencies that we have been working on in school (Thinking, Managing Self, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing, Using
Language, Symbols and Texts) were evident during the project. It was also fun!!! We thank Kaitrin, Drew and Anna for their enthusiasm and their expertise.
Keeping Ourselves Safe Parent Meeting
Thank you to those parents and caregivers who attended this meeting on Monday evening. The programme will be taught by the Police Education Officer, John Somerfield and the class teachers during the first two weeks of Term 4. There will be a homework booklet which the children will bring home for discussion with their families about keeping safe.
Cross Country
Weather permitting, the school cross country will be held tomorrow, 24 September from 12.45-2.45pm at Chingford Park.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
There will be a free sausage sizzle at lunch time this Friday.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 3 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to
attend.
Friendship Bracelets
Lillian Brewer R5 has friendship bracelets for sale for $2 each at the office in support of Wakari Girl Guides and Volunteer Service Abroad.
School Photos
Order forms for the school photos have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 16 October.
Printing Press
Many thanks to the PTA who recently donated a printing press to the school. It is already being put to good use!
Board of Trustees News
The Board of Trustees met on Monday 21 September. Items that were discussed included updating the school charter, progress on various property projects in the school, changes to the delivery of the school dental service, the development of a parents meeting area in the school. The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for Monday 9 November at 6pm.
Security over the Holidays
We ask that school families be vigilant over the holidays and contact the Police or Chubb Security Ph 479 6367 if there is a security issue.
On Monday our Malaysian school families celebrated the end of Ramadan. The children wore their traditional dress and their families joined the staff at lunchtime for a shared lunch. Members of the adult English conversation class which is led by Mrs Probert and Mrs Navaratne joined in too.
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
September
24 School Cross Country 12.45-2.45pm Chingford
25 End of Term 3
October
12 Start of Term 4
12-27 Keeping ourselves Safe programme
13-16 Normal Schools Conference
19 School swimming block commences
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Social Studies Quiz
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser – Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
Please remember that all orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th September. These will be sent away and we will hopefully have the books back at the beginning of Term 4.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held Tuesday 20 October at 3.15pm.
Community News
Basketball Otago School Holiday Programme at the Edgar Centre. Camp 1: Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th October 9.00am-3.00pm. Camp 2 Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 9.00am-3.00pm. Age 8 yrs - 13 yrs. Cost: $80.00 per child or $125.00 for 2 children from same family. Coached by BBO Representative Coaches and former Nuggets Players. To register your child please see the registration form on our website of www.basketballotago.co.nz or contact Basketball Otago Ph 456 4063 for further details.
House Wanted: from early December in North East Valley - 2 bedroomed house/ flat for a new family coming to our school. Furnished or
unfurnished. Please email details to Jessica Lesley Pyarabon j.lesley3@gmail.com
Nanny Available for after school care for your children 15 years experience. Excellent reference available. Phone Kirsten 487 7110 or 027 292 2143.
Catholic Social Services
Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses
Day & Evening courses
Game On-dads / Parent Support / Group-mums
0-6 years /6-12 years /Teenage
Register now for T4 - 6 sessions; cost negotiable
ph 4773403 sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz
www.cathsocialservices.org.nz
KID'S CYCLE SAFETY EVENT
WHEN: Saturday 26 September 2009 10am - 12pm
Listen out to More FM for more details
WHERE: Fulton Hogan Cycle Smart Park, Dunedin
Next to the Dinosaur Park, (Marlow Park)
5 bikes and safety packages up for grabs
Hot dogs
Bouncy Castle
Spot prizes / loads of entertainment
Bike safety checks
bring your bikes bring your parents
If you don’t have a bike still come along & learn some important cycle safety skills
(Cancellation date - Sunday 27 September)
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
What a busy last few days we are having. The puppet show on Friday was a huge success – congratulations to the talented artists who devised the programme and the performance. Congratulations as well to the teachers and children who worked so hard to make the event a memorable one. It’s great to see children engaging their hearts, minds and bodies in such activity.
On Monday the Malaysian parents provided the staff with lunch to celebrate the end of Ramadan. That too was a colourful and memorable event for those involved. Thanks to the families who made it possible and to Mrs Probert for her excellent work with international families who attend our school.
The Fortune Theatre arrived on Monday afternoon to perform a segment of their current play “The Day my Bum went Psycho”. This performance, predictably, went down well with the senior children!!!
Cross country may go ahead tomorrow depending on the weather – fingers crossed! Then it will be Friday and the end of yet another school term. Thanks to all for a great term and safe travels over the holidays!
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome goes to Jordon who has started in R11 and Liam who has joined R8. We welcome their families to our school community.
Artists in Schools Performance
Friday 18 September ‘Puppet Day’ - the scene was set– time for the show. And what a show it was! The puppets were the stars (or were the children the stars?). It was amazing that so much was accomplished in such at short space of time. As well as the children making the puppets and taking part in the show, they learned so many new skills. All the five Key Competencies that we have been working on in school (Thinking, Managing Self, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing, Using
Language, Symbols and Texts) were evident during the project. It was also fun!!! We thank Kaitrin, Drew and Anna for their enthusiasm and their expertise.
Keeping Ourselves Safe Parent Meeting
Thank you to those parents and caregivers who attended this meeting on Monday evening. The programme will be taught by the Police Education Officer, John Somerfield and the class teachers during the first two weeks of Term 4. There will be a homework booklet which the children will bring home for discussion with their families about keeping safe.
Cross Country
Weather permitting, the school cross country will be held tomorrow, 24 September from 12.45-2.45pm at Chingford Park.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
There will be a free sausage sizzle at lunch time this Friday.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 3 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to
attend.
Friendship Bracelets
Lillian Brewer R5 has friendship bracelets for sale for $2 each at the office in support of Wakari Girl Guides and Volunteer Service Abroad.
School Photos
Order forms for the school photos have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 16 October.
Printing Press
Many thanks to the PTA who recently donated a printing press to the school. It is already being put to good use!
Board of Trustees News
The Board of Trustees met on Monday 21 September. Items that were discussed included updating the school charter, progress on various property projects in the school, changes to the delivery of the school dental service, the development of a parents meeting area in the school. The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for Monday 9 November at 6pm.
Security over the Holidays
We ask that school families be vigilant over the holidays and contact the Police or Chubb Security Ph 479 6367 if there is a security issue.
On Monday our Malaysian school families celebrated the end of Ramadan. The children wore their traditional dress and their families joined the staff at lunchtime for a shared lunch. Members of the adult English conversation class which is led by Mrs Probert and Mrs Navaratne joined in too.
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
September
24 School Cross Country 12.45-2.45pm Chingford
25 End of Term 3
October
12 Start of Term 4
12-27 Keeping ourselves Safe programme
13-16 Normal Schools Conference
19 School swimming block commences
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Social Studies Quiz
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser – Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
Please remember that all orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th September. These will be sent away and we will hopefully have the books back at the beginning of Term 4.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held Tuesday 20 October at 3.15pm.
Community News
Basketball Otago School Holiday Programme at the Edgar Centre. Camp 1: Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th October 9.00am-3.00pm. Camp 2 Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 9.00am-3.00pm. Age 8 yrs - 13 yrs. Cost: $80.00 per child or $125.00 for 2 children from same family. Coached by BBO Representative Coaches and former Nuggets Players. To register your child please see the registration form on our website of www.basketballotago.co.nz or contact Basketball Otago Ph 456 4063 for further details.
House Wanted: from early December in North East Valley - 2 bedroomed house/ flat for a new family coming to our school. Furnished or
unfurnished. Please email details to Jessica Lesley Pyarabon j.lesley3@gmail.com
Nanny Available for after school care for your children 15 years experience. Excellent reference available. Phone Kirsten 487 7110 or 027 292 2143.
Catholic Social Services
Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses
Day & Evening courses
Game On-dads / Parent Support / Group-mums
0-6 years /6-12 years /Teenage
Register now for T4 - 6 sessions; cost negotiable
ph 4773403 sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz
www.cathsocialservices.org.nz
KID'S CYCLE SAFETY EVENT
WHEN: Saturday 26 September 2009 10am - 12pm
Listen out to More FM for more details
WHERE: Fulton Hogan Cycle Smart Park, Dunedin
Next to the Dinosaur Park, (Marlow Park)
5 bikes and safety packages up for grabs
Hot dogs
Bouncy Castle
Spot prizes / loads of entertainment
Bike safety checks
bring your bikes bring your parents
If you don’t have a bike still come along & learn some important cycle safety skills
(Cancellation date - Sunday 27 September)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
15 September 2009 Term 3 Week 9 09/29
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
School is usually a busy place but seems busier than normal at present. Parents who pop into school during the day will see children engaged in a number of activities: watering plants in their class gardens; walking tall puppets about the schoolyard as they prepare for the puppet performance this coming Friday; playing all sorts of games, especially enjoying various forms of soccer and rugby using the new posts on the top field. The sunny days certainly lend themselves to more outdoor activities.
I attended a conference on student engagement last week. Student engagement is defined by academics in high falutin language but put simply is when children bring their hearts, bodies and minds to learning. The aim of teachers is to fully engage
children in school life so they achieve their potential. When I was listening to the conference speakers, I was delighted to hear that the things research show helps children to be engaged are things we do well here at NEV Normal: we have small class sizes, especially at the junior end of the school; we try to ensure children enjoy success from the minute they arrive so they feel good about learning; we provide a wide range of support mechanisms for children who struggle (e.g.: reading recovery, learning support, social worker, after school club, the Valley project etc…); we connect the learning with real life; we have clear discipline policies; we set goals with children; we get them to reflect on their learning; we especially help new comers settle in…. the list goes on.
While we can always improve our practice, I am satisfied that we already go a long way to ensure success for the students who attend this school!
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Artists in Schools Performance
The children have been working hard on their puppets and their songs for the puppet performance which will be held this Friday 18 September at 1.45pm in the hall. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. We thank Kaitrin, Drew and Anna for their enthusiasm and their expertise.
Black Clothing for Performance
All puppeteers (children) need to have black or dark clothing for the performance. Please send suitable clothing to school by Friday for the children to change into.
Assembly
There will be no assembly due to the puppet performance.
Keeping Ourselves Safe Parent Meeting
A notice was sent home on Friday concerning this meeting to be held on Monday 21 September. This meeting will be led by John Somerfield, our police education officer. The programme is designed to give children the skills to cope in situations involving abuse. Please complete the return slip advising numbers who will attend this meeting and hand in to the office.
Scholastic Book Club Sale
Leaflets for the Scholastic sale were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by this Friday 18 September please. Cheques should be made payable to Scholastic NZ.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
There are no PTA hot lunches this Friday.
School Photos
Class photos and individual photos of each child have been taken today. The proofs and order forms will be available shortly.
Maori & Pacific Island Festival
Last Thursday the senior school participated in the Maori and Pacific Island Festival held at the Edgar Centre. They have been practicing their Kapa Haka for some time and their performance was polished and very well received.
Thanks go to Frank Edwards for assisting the group with their songs and actions.
Cross Country
Congratulations to Harriet Koch, Mikaire Schooner and Jorja Hall who represented NEV Normal in the Otago Primary Schools Cross Country at Balmacwen Intermediate School on Friday. The whole school cross country will be held on Tuesday 22 September from 12.45-2.45pm at Chingford Park.
Sports Awards
Congratulations to Shay Crombie who was awarded the ‘Most Improved Player’ trophy and Meihana Schooner who was awarded ’Player of the Year’ trophy for the under 8s team; Cameron McMillan who was awarded the ‘Most Improved Player’ trophy for the Under 7s team and Mikaire Schooner who was awarded a participation certificate for the Otago Metro rugby team at the Alhambra Union Rugby Football Club prizegiving. Great effort everyone!!
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
September
17 Vision and Hearing Testing
18 Puppet Performance 1.45pm
21 Keeping Ourselves Safe Parent Meeting 5.30pm
21 BOT Meeting 6pm
22 School Cross Country 12.45-2.45pm Chingford
25 End of Term 3
October
12 Start of Term 4
19 School swimming block commences
25 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser – Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
Please remember that all orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th September. These will be sent away and we will hopefully have the books back at the beginning of Term 4.
Monogrammed School Jackets
The PTA has recently purchased 17 monogrammed school jackets. These will be worn by the students when they are visiting other schools, or at competitions. This purchase was made possible by the very kind generosity of the Foodstuffs Community Trust, who granted us the total cost of the jackets.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held today (15th September) after school.
Community News
Ma-Fi Arts Workshop: Art school for kids Room 104, King Edward Court. Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Pottery, Print-Making, Mask-Making plus many other art/craft related activities. Holiday Programme Sept 28 –Oct 9 Open: 8am – 5:30pm daily Mon – Fri, From 3 hours & up to all day, sessions available. Ph: 477 6112/472 8072/ 0211147971, Email: ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz For more information: Images, Fees, Enrolment Forms etc see our website http://www.ma-fiarts.co.nz
West Harbour Home and Garden Tour: Saturday 10 October 10am-4pm, . Tickets $25 each, Devonshire tea included. For tickets and further information: Vanessa (03) 471 0221 westharbourgardentour@hotmail.com Please note: Out of respect for these special properties, we have designed this tour for adults.
Dunedin BMX Club Schools Challenge 2009: No experience necessary and any push bike can be used. Mum and Dad, this is cheap at $3.00. An info pack is available at the school office or phone Jason 4766414 or jwhitehead@cutlers.co.nz. Prizes - each rider receives a certificate- winning school receives a trophy - each school team gets their photo taken.
KiwiSkate and Kiwihockey Holiday Classes: at the Dunedin Stadium. Week 1: Monday 28 Sept - Friday 2 Oct. Week 2: Monday 5 Oct – Friday 9 Oct. 9am-10am for Kiwihockey and 10am – 11am for Kiwiskate. Cost: $30.00 per person 1 hour lesson per day for 1 week. Suitable for children 5+. 101 Victoria Rd. For further information ph 456 4556.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
School is usually a busy place but seems busier than normal at present. Parents who pop into school during the day will see children engaged in a number of activities: watering plants in their class gardens; walking tall puppets about the schoolyard as they prepare for the puppet performance this coming Friday; playing all sorts of games, especially enjoying various forms of soccer and rugby using the new posts on the top field. The sunny days certainly lend themselves to more outdoor activities.
I attended a conference on student engagement last week. Student engagement is defined by academics in high falutin language but put simply is when children bring their hearts, bodies and minds to learning. The aim of teachers is to fully engage
children in school life so they achieve their potential. When I was listening to the conference speakers, I was delighted to hear that the things research show helps children to be engaged are things we do well here at NEV Normal: we have small class sizes, especially at the junior end of the school; we try to ensure children enjoy success from the minute they arrive so they feel good about learning; we provide a wide range of support mechanisms for children who struggle (e.g.: reading recovery, learning support, social worker, after school club, the Valley project etc…); we connect the learning with real life; we have clear discipline policies; we set goals with children; we get them to reflect on their learning; we especially help new comers settle in…. the list goes on.
While we can always improve our practice, I am satisfied that we already go a long way to ensure success for the students who attend this school!
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Artists in Schools Performance
The children have been working hard on their puppets and their songs for the puppet performance which will be held this Friday 18 September at 1.45pm in the hall. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. We thank Kaitrin, Drew and Anna for their enthusiasm and their expertise.
Black Clothing for Performance
All puppeteers (children) need to have black or dark clothing for the performance. Please send suitable clothing to school by Friday for the children to change into.
Assembly
There will be no assembly due to the puppet performance.
Keeping Ourselves Safe Parent Meeting
A notice was sent home on Friday concerning this meeting to be held on Monday 21 September. This meeting will be led by John Somerfield, our police education officer. The programme is designed to give children the skills to cope in situations involving abuse. Please complete the return slip advising numbers who will attend this meeting and hand in to the office.
Scholastic Book Club Sale
Leaflets for the Scholastic sale were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by this Friday 18 September please. Cheques should be made payable to Scholastic NZ.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
There are no PTA hot lunches this Friday.
School Photos
Class photos and individual photos of each child have been taken today. The proofs and order forms will be available shortly.
Maori & Pacific Island Festival
Last Thursday the senior school participated in the Maori and Pacific Island Festival held at the Edgar Centre. They have been practicing their Kapa Haka for some time and their performance was polished and very well received.
Thanks go to Frank Edwards for assisting the group with their songs and actions.
Cross Country
Congratulations to Harriet Koch, Mikaire Schooner and Jorja Hall who represented NEV Normal in the Otago Primary Schools Cross Country at Balmacwen Intermediate School on Friday. The whole school cross country will be held on Tuesday 22 September from 12.45-2.45pm at Chingford Park.
Sports Awards
Congratulations to Shay Crombie who was awarded the ‘Most Improved Player’ trophy and Meihana Schooner who was awarded ’Player of the Year’ trophy for the under 8s team; Cameron McMillan who was awarded the ‘Most Improved Player’ trophy for the Under 7s team and Mikaire Schooner who was awarded a participation certificate for the Otago Metro rugby team at the Alhambra Union Rugby Football Club prizegiving. Great effort everyone!!
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
September
17 Vision and Hearing Testing
18 Puppet Performance 1.45pm
21 Keeping Ourselves Safe Parent Meeting 5.30pm
21 BOT Meeting 6pm
22 School Cross Country 12.45-2.45pm Chingford
25 End of Term 3
October
12 Start of Term 4
19 School swimming block commences
25 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser – Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
Please remember that all orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th September. These will be sent away and we will hopefully have the books back at the beginning of Term 4.
Monogrammed School Jackets
The PTA has recently purchased 17 monogrammed school jackets. These will be worn by the students when they are visiting other schools, or at competitions. This purchase was made possible by the very kind generosity of the Foodstuffs Community Trust, who granted us the total cost of the jackets.
Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held today (15th September) after school.
Community News
Ma-Fi Arts Workshop: Art school for kids Room 104, King Edward Court. Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Pottery, Print-Making, Mask-Making plus many other art/craft related activities. Holiday Programme Sept 28 –Oct 9 Open: 8am – 5:30pm daily Mon – Fri, From 3 hours & up to all day, sessions available. Ph: 477 6112/472 8072/ 0211147971, Email: ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz For more information: Images, Fees, Enrolment Forms etc see our website http://www.ma-fiarts.co.nz
West Harbour Home and Garden Tour: Saturday 10 October 10am-4pm, . Tickets $25 each, Devonshire tea included. For tickets and further information: Vanessa (03) 471 0221 westharbourgardentour@hotmail.com Please note: Out of respect for these special properties, we have designed this tour for adults.
Dunedin BMX Club Schools Challenge 2009: No experience necessary and any push bike can be used. Mum and Dad, this is cheap at $3.00. An info pack is available at the school office or phone Jason 4766414 or jwhitehead@cutlers.co.nz. Prizes - each rider receives a certificate- winning school receives a trophy - each school team gets their photo taken.
KiwiSkate and Kiwihockey Holiday Classes: at the Dunedin Stadium. Week 1: Monday 28 Sept - Friday 2 Oct. Week 2: Monday 5 Oct – Friday 9 Oct. 9am-10am for Kiwihockey and 10am – 11am for Kiwiskate. Cost: $30.00 per person 1 hour lesson per day for 1 week. Suitable for children 5+. 101 Victoria Rd. For further information ph 456 4556.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Newsletter 8 September 2009
8 September 2009 Term 3 Week 8 09/28
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
New soccer and rugby posts
Thanks to the generosity of the PTA and the Board of Trustees, the new soccer and rugby posts have arrived and have been especially designed to be used for both soccer and rugby. Lets hope they are treated well over the weekends and out of school time!
Dogs on the schools property
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS! For both hygiene and safety reasons dogs are not allowed on our school grounds. Please do not bring dogs into the property when you pick up or drop off your children.
Also, if you notice people playing with their dogs out of school time at school please ask them not to - our children shouldn’t have to have their play areas soiled by dogs.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Rainbow Class
The final Rainbow Class for this term will be held this Thursday 10 September in R11 from 1.15 to 2.45pm. This is a transition to school class for 4 year olds taken by Mrs Will, the new entrant teacher.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 6 need to be into the office by this Friday 11 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to
attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
1 slice of pizza and 1 sausage roll for $1.50
Milo $0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.
Orders with money in a named envelope with room number to the office by 9am please. This will be the last hot lunch for the term.
Sports Awards
Congratulations go to Alex Peck-Locke who was awarded ‘Most Improved Player’ for the 10th grade at the Northern Junior Soccer prize giving last week.
School Photos
School photos will be taken next Tuesday 15 September. There will be class photos and individual photos of each child taken.
Cultural Day Advance Notice
A cultural day celebrating the many ethnicities and cultures in our school will be held on Monday 2 November.
Flags: We would like to have a display of flags from countries represented at NEV Normal. If you would like to sponsor the flag of your country the cost is $25.80.
Food: Any one interested in helping to cook food from their culture should contact Mrs Probert or the office. We would also like parent support to assist in lunch preparation - setting up and clearing tables, supervising children etc.
Cross Country
Best wishes go to Harriet Koch, Mikaire Schooner and Jorja Hall who are competing in the Otago Primary Schools Cross Country at Balmacwen Intermediate School on Friday. The whole school cross country will be held on Tuesday 22 September from 12.45-2.45pm at Chingford Park.
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
September
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip R10
11 Otago Championship Cross Country
Scholastic Book Club Issue 6 closes
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 School Photos
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Vision and Hearing Testing
18 Puppet Performance 1.45pm
22 School Cross Country 12.45-2.45pm Chingford
25 End of Term 3
Wide Horizons Trip
October
12 Start of Term 4
19 School swimming block commences
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser
Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
All orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th September.
Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday 15 September at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
North East Valley Junior Cricket: Registration:
Saturday 12 September, 2-5 pm OR Tuesday 15
September, 4:30 to 5 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. Gear Exchange table at Saturday registration. contact: Abby Smith, 473-0150, hgspencer@xtra.co.nz, website www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc
Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten Quiz Night:
Thursday 10 September 7pm at the NEV Bowling Club, 139 North Rd. Cost 5 per person: 4-6 per team. Raffles. Contact 473 9107.
Student Job Search: is a not-for-profit community organisation that brings employers together with students seeking work. Looking for tertiary students for one-off, part-time, full-time or casual work in your household or business? List your vacancy with Student Job Search free of charge at www.sjs.co.nz or call us on 0800 757 562, and we will refer students that we think are right for you and your position - it's that easy!
Community Singing. It is OK to join in the middle of the year! New and old favourites under the energising guidance of our conductor Clare Adams, Tuesday 7:30pm in the NEV Normal School Hall. $2 members/$5. No need to be able to read music.
Montessori @ The Gardens: 20 year celebration, School Fair and Open Day, Sunday 20 September 11am-2pm, 5 Chambers St. Sausage sizzle, raffles, bouncy castle, books, baking, colourful pots
Leslie Rugby Coaching Clinic: (5 - 13 year old boys and girls). A fantastic opportunity to learn fundamental rugby skills from top rugby players in the region. For a fun, non contact and skill based day come and join John Leslie and his team of coaches. When: Friday 2nd October 2009. Where: Edgar Centre. Time: 9 – 4pm. Registration forms available on request: office@leslierugby.co.nz 0800 4 537 543.
Closing Down Timber Sale: Macrocarpa: suitable raised garden beds, hen houses, compost boxes. Exotic Woods. Slabs. Firewood. Contact Bill 021344788, Unit 4, 7 Watts Rd, Nth East Valley.
Exhibition of Recycled Art: Opoho Church 20-27 September. Recycled art competition for primary school children. Various age groups. Entries need to be by 5pm Friday 19 September. Exhibition opening 11am Sunday 20 September, with guest speaker Metiria Turei. Contact Susan 477 1412.
KID'S CYCLE SAFETY EVENT
WHEN: Saturday 26 September 2009 10am - 12pm
Listen out to More FM for more details
WHERE: Fulton Hogan Cycle Smart Park, Dunedin
Next to the Dinosaur Park, (Marlow Park)
5 bikes and safety packages up for grabs
Hot dogs
Bouncy Castle
Spot prizes / loads of entertainment
Bike safety checks
bring your bikes bring your parents
If you don’t have a bike still come along & learn some important cycle safety skills
(Cancellation date - Sunday 27 September)kid
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
New soccer and rugby posts
Thanks to the generosity of the PTA and the Board of Trustees, the new soccer and rugby posts have arrived and have been especially designed to be used for both soccer and rugby. Lets hope they are treated well over the weekends and out of school time!
Dogs on the schools property
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS! For both hygiene and safety reasons dogs are not allowed on our school grounds. Please do not bring dogs into the property when you pick up or drop off your children.
Also, if you notice people playing with their dogs out of school time at school please ask them not to - our children shouldn’t have to have their play areas soiled by dogs.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Rainbow Class
The final Rainbow Class for this term will be held this Thursday 10 September in R11 from 1.15 to 2.45pm. This is a transition to school class for 4 year olds taken by Mrs Will, the new entrant teacher.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 6 need to be into the office by this Friday 11 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to
attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
1 slice of pizza and 1 sausage roll for $1.50
Milo $0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.
Orders with money in a named envelope with room number to the office by 9am please. This will be the last hot lunch for the term.
Sports Awards
Congratulations go to Alex Peck-Locke who was awarded ‘Most Improved Player’ for the 10th grade at the Northern Junior Soccer prize giving last week.
School Photos
School photos will be taken next Tuesday 15 September. There will be class photos and individual photos of each child taken.
Cultural Day Advance Notice
A cultural day celebrating the many ethnicities and cultures in our school will be held on Monday 2 November.
Flags: We would like to have a display of flags from countries represented at NEV Normal. If you would like to sponsor the flag of your country the cost is $25.80.
Food: Any one interested in helping to cook food from their culture should contact Mrs Probert or the office. We would also like parent support to assist in lunch preparation - setting up and clearing tables, supervising children etc.
Cross Country
Best wishes go to Harriet Koch, Mikaire Schooner and Jorja Hall who are competing in the Otago Primary Schools Cross Country at Balmacwen Intermediate School on Friday. The whole school cross country will be held on Tuesday 22 September from 12.45-2.45pm at Chingford Park.
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
September
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip R10
11 Otago Championship Cross Country
Scholastic Book Club Issue 6 closes
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 School Photos
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Vision and Hearing Testing
18 Puppet Performance 1.45pm
22 School Cross Country 12.45-2.45pm Chingford
25 End of Term 3
Wide Horizons Trip
October
12 Start of Term 4
19 School swimming block commences
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser
Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
All orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th September.
Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday 15 September at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
North East Valley Junior Cricket: Registration:
Saturday 12 September, 2-5 pm OR Tuesday 15
September, 4:30 to 5 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. Gear Exchange table at Saturday registration. contact: Abby Smith, 473-0150, hgspencer@xtra.co.nz, website www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc
Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten Quiz Night:
Thursday 10 September 7pm at the NEV Bowling Club, 139 North Rd. Cost 5 per person: 4-6 per team. Raffles. Contact 473 9107.
Student Job Search: is a not-for-profit community organisation that brings employers together with students seeking work. Looking for tertiary students for one-off, part-time, full-time or casual work in your household or business? List your vacancy with Student Job Search free of charge at www.sjs.co.nz or call us on 0800 757 562, and we will refer students that we think are right for you and your position - it's that easy!
Community Singing. It is OK to join in the middle of the year! New and old favourites under the energising guidance of our conductor Clare Adams, Tuesday 7:30pm in the NEV Normal School Hall. $2 members/$5. No need to be able to read music.
Montessori @ The Gardens: 20 year celebration, School Fair and Open Day, Sunday 20 September 11am-2pm, 5 Chambers St. Sausage sizzle, raffles, bouncy castle, books, baking, colourful pots
Leslie Rugby Coaching Clinic: (5 - 13 year old boys and girls). A fantastic opportunity to learn fundamental rugby skills from top rugby players in the region. For a fun, non contact and skill based day come and join John Leslie and his team of coaches. When: Friday 2nd October 2009. Where: Edgar Centre. Time: 9 – 4pm. Registration forms available on request: office@leslierugby.co.nz 0800 4 537 543.
Closing Down Timber Sale: Macrocarpa: suitable raised garden beds, hen houses, compost boxes. Exotic Woods. Slabs. Firewood. Contact Bill 021344788, Unit 4, 7 Watts Rd, Nth East Valley.
Exhibition of Recycled Art: Opoho Church 20-27 September. Recycled art competition for primary school children. Various age groups. Entries need to be by 5pm Friday 19 September. Exhibition opening 11am Sunday 20 September, with guest speaker Metiria Turei. Contact Susan 477 1412.
KID'S CYCLE SAFETY EVENT
WHEN: Saturday 26 September 2009 10am - 12pm
Listen out to More FM for more details
WHERE: Fulton Hogan Cycle Smart Park, Dunedin
Next to the Dinosaur Park, (Marlow Park)
5 bikes and safety packages up for grabs
Hot dogs
Bouncy Castle
Spot prizes / loads of entertainment
Bike safety checks
bring your bikes bring your parents
If you don’t have a bike still come along & learn some important cycle safety skills
(Cancellation date - Sunday 27 September)kid
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Newsletter
1 September 2009 Term 3 Week 7 09/27
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Swine Flu
The school has had a number of reports of school family members with swine flu-like symptoms and just yesterday a confirmed case amongst the staff. Please be aware that this flu is around our community and can endanger those who have existing medical issues. Please keep your child at home if he or she has the flu. I have been told that the medical authorities are not interested in diagnosing whether people have the swine flu – I would advise parents to ignore this and get your child to a doctor and insist the doctor make a thorough diagnosis. The reports I have from people who have this flu is that it is a particularly nasty bug to have.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
We welcome Braeden who has come from the USA to join Room10. We also welcome his family to our school community.
Life Education Trust
The Life Education Mobile classroom will be visiting school Thursday/Friday this week and Monday next week.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 6 need to be into the office by Friday 11 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 11 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
2 cheese rolls for $1.50
Milo $0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.
Orders with money in a named envelope with room number to the office by 9am please.
Message from Mirren Peterson, Manager Otago School Dental Service: As part of our quality control procedures Dorothy Boyd, Senior Public Health Dentist will be visiting NEV Normal to check on some children’s teeth on Monday 7 September. These examinations will not take long and procedures will be carefully explained to each child. Any queries regarding this please phone 479 9569.
Wacky Hair Friday
On Friday we had a great Wild Hair and Hat Day.
Children came along with fantastic hair and hats. They were very generous donating $160 to support Scott Kvick who is planning to skike from Cape Reinga to Bluff
during summer in a bid to raise $20,000 for Canteen and the SPCA. Scott was delighted by the result and all the great photos of the wacky hair and hats!
Artists in Schools
Puppet making is in full swing with each class making weird and wonderful puppets under the enthusiastic tuition of our artists Kaitrin and Drew.
The puppeteers (children) are learning fabulous songs taught by Anna which will be performed on Friday 18 September in the hall at 1.45pm. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
September
3/4 Life Education visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R5
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip R10
OPPA Cross Country
Scholastic Book Club Issue 6 closes
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 School Photos
15 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
18 Puppet Performance 1.45pm
25 End of Term 3
Wide Horizons Trip R5
October
12 Start of Term 4
19 School swimming block commences
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser
Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
All orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th September.
Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday 15 September at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
North East Valley Junior Cricket:
Registration: Saturday 12 September, 2-5 pm OR Tuesday 15 September, 4:30 to5 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. Gear Exchange table at Saturday registration. For further information contact: Abby Smith, 473-0150, hgspencer@xtra.co.nz, website www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc
Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten Quiz Night:
Thursday 10 September 7pm at the NEV Bowling Club, 139 North Rd. Cost 5 per person: 4-6 per team. Raffles. Contact 473 9107.
Valley OSCAR is running a holiday programme from Monday 28th September until Friday 2nd October. As it is National OSCAR week we have a theme of
Kalidescope Colour. Activites include archery, indoor bowls and a trip to the movies. More information can be obtained from Janette at 473 9413 or drop into NEV Baptist Church for an enrolment form. Enrolments close 23rd September.
Volunteer Otago and Youthline Otago School Holiday Programme: Activities include baking for the foodbank, walking dogs at the SPCA, digging at the community gardens, working on community spaces etc. The programme is free and fun! There are limited spaces so register soon! Week One: For young people aged 10-13 Wednesday 30 September - Friday 2 October 10am-4pm. Week Two: For young people aged 14-17 Wednesday 7 October - Friday 9 October 10am-4pm. For registration or more info contact Lani Evans at Volunteer Otago: 471 6202 Txt. 0210 790 584 Email. volunteerotago@gmail.com or Sarah Orchard, at Youthline Otago: Call. 477 2461 Mobile. 027 496 8847 Email. youthlinecommunity@youthline.co.nz
Take a Kid Tramping:
This school holiday event is a family-friendly introduction to the basic skills needed to tramp safely in the NZ bush. 3 sessions plus a day tramp (optional) that will equip you to be safe and have fun, even if you have no family history of tramping. Average fitness required . Friday 25 September 6.30-9.15pm (Dunedin); Sunday 27 September 1-6pm (Outram Bridge); Tuesday 29 September 6.30-9pm (Dunedin); Saturday 3 October 10-3.30pm (Silverpeaks tramp—optional). Only $50 per family (1-2 adults plus kids) NB Transport to river crossing and tramp venues, own food for tramp are extra. Sturdy walking shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothes, day pack required. To register or enquire further phone Helen on 4821440 (evenings). Please note that numbers are limited for safety reasons. Organised and instructed by
members of the Dunedin Branch of NZ Mountain Safety Council www.mountainsafety.org.nz
Active Movement ‘Children Need to Move’ Workshop: taken by Kate Saunders to explore the benefits of Active Movement for children’s holistic development and well-being. Open to parents, caregivers and educators on Thursday 10 September 9.30-11am at Sport Otago 184 High Street. Free. RSVP Donna or Stephanie 466 3075 or email otago.amu@barnardos.org.nz by 7 Sseptember.
Community Singing. It is OK to join in the middle of the year! New and old favourites under the energising guidance of our conductor Clare Adams, Tuesday 7:30pm in the NEV Normal School Hall. $2 members/$5. No need to be able to read music.
Traditional dances from France and Europe: “Les Belles Vilaines” Thursdays at the Baptist Hall 270 North Road Tutor: Kate Grace. No partner needed. Koha. Casual atmosphere. Beginners always very welcome.
Saturday Morning Music Classes: Annual demonstration concert will be held at 3pm on
Sunday 13 September in the Dunedin Town Hall at 3pm. Tickets cost $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children and will be available from the Town Hall from 2.30pm Sunday 13th.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Swine Flu
The school has had a number of reports of school family members with swine flu-like symptoms and just yesterday a confirmed case amongst the staff. Please be aware that this flu is around our community and can endanger those who have existing medical issues. Please keep your child at home if he or she has the flu. I have been told that the medical authorities are not interested in diagnosing whether people have the swine flu – I would advise parents to ignore this and get your child to a doctor and insist the doctor make a thorough diagnosis. The reports I have from people who have this flu is that it is a particularly nasty bug to have.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
We welcome Braeden who has come from the USA to join Room10. We also welcome his family to our school community.
Life Education Trust
The Life Education Mobile classroom will be visiting school Thursday/Friday this week and Monday next week.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 6 need to be into the office by Friday 11 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 11 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
2 cheese rolls for $1.50
Milo $0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.
Orders with money in a named envelope with room number to the office by 9am please.
Message from Mirren Peterson, Manager Otago School Dental Service: As part of our quality control procedures Dorothy Boyd, Senior Public Health Dentist will be visiting NEV Normal to check on some children’s teeth on Monday 7 September. These examinations will not take long and procedures will be carefully explained to each child. Any queries regarding this please phone 479 9569.
Wacky Hair Friday
On Friday we had a great Wild Hair and Hat Day.
Children came along with fantastic hair and hats. They were very generous donating $160 to support Scott Kvick who is planning to skike from Cape Reinga to Bluff
during summer in a bid to raise $20,000 for Canteen and the SPCA. Scott was delighted by the result and all the great photos of the wacky hair and hats!
Artists in Schools
Puppet making is in full swing with each class making weird and wonderful puppets under the enthusiastic tuition of our artists Kaitrin and Drew.
The puppeteers (children) are learning fabulous songs taught by Anna which will be performed on Friday 18 September in the hall at 1.45pm. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
September
3/4 Life Education visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R5
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip R10
OPPA Cross Country
Scholastic Book Club Issue 6 closes
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 School Photos
15 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
18 Puppet Performance 1.45pm
25 End of Term 3
Wide Horizons Trip R5
October
12 Start of Term 4
19 School swimming block commences
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends
November
2 Cultural Day
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser
Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
All orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th September.
Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday 15 September at 3.15pm. All welcome.
Community News
North East Valley Junior Cricket:
Registration: Saturday 12 September, 2-5 pm OR Tuesday 15 September, 4:30 to5 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. Gear Exchange table at Saturday registration. For further information contact: Abby Smith, 473-0150, hgspencer@xtra.co.nz, website www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc
Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten Quiz Night:
Thursday 10 September 7pm at the NEV Bowling Club, 139 North Rd. Cost 5 per person: 4-6 per team. Raffles. Contact 473 9107.
Valley OSCAR is running a holiday programme from Monday 28th September until Friday 2nd October. As it is National OSCAR week we have a theme of
Kalidescope Colour. Activites include archery, indoor bowls and a trip to the movies. More information can be obtained from Janette at 473 9413 or drop into NEV Baptist Church for an enrolment form. Enrolments close 23rd September.
Volunteer Otago and Youthline Otago School Holiday Programme: Activities include baking for the foodbank, walking dogs at the SPCA, digging at the community gardens, working on community spaces etc. The programme is free and fun! There are limited spaces so register soon! Week One: For young people aged 10-13 Wednesday 30 September - Friday 2 October 10am-4pm. Week Two: For young people aged 14-17 Wednesday 7 October - Friday 9 October 10am-4pm. For registration or more info contact Lani Evans at Volunteer Otago: 471 6202 Txt. 0210 790 584 Email. volunteerotago@gmail.com or Sarah Orchard, at Youthline Otago: Call. 477 2461 Mobile. 027 496 8847 Email. youthlinecommunity@youthline.co.nz
Take a Kid Tramping:
This school holiday event is a family-friendly introduction to the basic skills needed to tramp safely in the NZ bush. 3 sessions plus a day tramp (optional) that will equip you to be safe and have fun, even if you have no family history of tramping. Average fitness required . Friday 25 September 6.30-9.15pm (Dunedin); Sunday 27 September 1-6pm (Outram Bridge); Tuesday 29 September 6.30-9pm (Dunedin); Saturday 3 October 10-3.30pm (Silverpeaks tramp—optional). Only $50 per family (1-2 adults plus kids) NB Transport to river crossing and tramp venues, own food for tramp are extra. Sturdy walking shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothes, day pack required. To register or enquire further phone Helen on 4821440 (evenings). Please note that numbers are limited for safety reasons. Organised and instructed by
members of the Dunedin Branch of NZ Mountain Safety Council www.mountainsafety.org.nz
Active Movement ‘Children Need to Move’ Workshop: taken by Kate Saunders to explore the benefits of Active Movement for children’s holistic development and well-being. Open to parents, caregivers and educators on Thursday 10 September 9.30-11am at Sport Otago 184 High Street. Free. RSVP Donna or Stephanie 466 3075 or email otago.amu@barnardos.org.nz by 7 Sseptember.
Community Singing. It is OK to join in the middle of the year! New and old favourites under the energising guidance of our conductor Clare Adams, Tuesday 7:30pm in the NEV Normal School Hall. $2 members/$5. No need to be able to read music.
Traditional dances from France and Europe: “Les Belles Vilaines” Thursdays at the Baptist Hall 270 North Road Tutor: Kate Grace. No partner needed. Koha. Casual atmosphere. Beginners always very welcome.
Saturday Morning Music Classes: Annual demonstration concert will be held at 3pm on
Sunday 13 September in the Dunedin Town Hall at 3pm. Tickets cost $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children and will be available from the Town Hall from 2.30pm Sunday 13th.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Newsletter 25 August 2009
25 August 2009 Term 3 Week 6 09/26
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Teacher Only Day
The teaching staff held the second Ministry approved Teacher Only Day at Puketeariki Marae, Karitane yesterday. Why did we meet there you may ask? There are a number of reasons:We hope to take the children on a marae visit next year – probably in term 2 – and we wanted to do some preparatory work with the coordinator of marae visits;
We wanted to use the new curriculum as a framework for planning this visit;
We also wanted to see how we could incorporate local Kai Tahu elements into our planning;Maori and Pasifika children throughout NZ are performing below the rest of the children in literacy and numeracy and schools have been challenged by the Ministry of Education to lift our performance for these groups. I am happy to report that Maori and Pasifika children at NEV Normal are doing as well as anyone else according to our achievement data but we have to remain vigilant for any change in this area.
The marae at Karitane is beautiful. It is decorated in a number of different styles and most of the carvings and artworks depict stories of the local hapu and iwi. The complex has a commanding view of Karitane, the beaches and surrounding hills.
We were welcomed warmly by the locals including the coordinator of the marae experience for schools, Diana Mules. Diana led us through what we could do with the children during the school visit. Diana also shared ideas with us about how we could maximise the experience in terms of learning.
During one of the discussions, I pointed out that a cousin of mine holidays every year in Tuscany but said to me that he had never been to a marae and would love to do so. I find this sad as a marae is an important part of our culture.
Parents and extended family will be welcome to participate in the marae trip with us next year.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Rainbow Class
The transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 6 are being sent home today.Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 11 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Wacky Hair Friday
This Friday we are having a Wild Hair or Hat Day. Children can come to school with a wild hairstyle or hat.
Please bring along a gold coin donation to support Scott Kvick who is planning to skike from Cape Reinga to Bluff during summer in a bid to raise $20,000 for Canteen and the SPCA. Some children at school thought it would be a good idea to raise some money to donate to Scott’s very worthwhile fundraising cause.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to
attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
There are no hot lunches this Friday.
Road Patrol
Thank you to those parents/caregivers who have volunteered to help with road patrol. All vacancies are now filled.
Volleyball
Interschool volleyball games were held last Tuesday and today for Y5 and Y6 children. Many thanks go to Mrs Hesson who has organised this tournament for primary and intermediate children for many years.
Cross Country
11 of our NEV Normal Y5 and 6 children ran in the North Zone cross country at Balmacewen Intermediate School this morning. All children competed really well. Congratulations go to Mikaire Schooner, Harriet Koch and Jorja Hall who qualified for the Otago championships to be run on 11 September.
Many thanks to the parents/caregivers who helped transport the children.
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser
Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
Each family will be sent home a catalogue and order form with today’s newsletter. Please have a good look at it as there are some super bargains to be found. These books, diaries, calendars and cards make great Christmas or birthday presents. There will be spare catalogues in the office if you want to take some to work or friends to see if they want to order anything. All orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th
September.
Next PTA Meeting
Last week’s meeting was postponed due to lack of
numbers, so there is a meeting today after school in Room 4. All welcome to attend.
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
August
25 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
27 Rainbow Class
28 Wild Hair and Hat Day—gold coin donation
Wide Horizons trip R3
September
3/4 Life Education visit
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip
OPPA Cross Country
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 School Photos
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
18 Wide Horizons trip
25 End of Term 3
Community News
North East Valley Junior Cricket: Registration: Saturday 20 September, 2-5 pm OR Tuesday 15 September, 4:30 to 5 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. Gear Exchange table at Saturday
registration. For further information contact: Abby Smith, 473-0150, hgspencer@xtra.co.nz.
Southern Children's Choir: is actively seeking new members. Who: Girls from 8 to 18. Boys 8 and over with unbroken voices. When: Wednesday 7-8.15 pm. Where: Marama Hall, University of Otago. The choir sings in a variety of styles (classical, folk, popular) and languages, and gives a thorough education in choral technique. The ability to read music is an advantage. The ability to sing in tune is essential. Informal auditions will be held on Wednesday Sept 2 and Wednesday Sept 9 between 6pm and 7pm. Phone Sandy Garner or Anthony Ritchie 4762541 for further information or to book an audition.
Valley OSCAR is running a holiday programme from Monday 28th September until Friday 2nd October. As it is National OSCAR week we have a theme of Kalidescope Colour. Activites include archery, indoor bowls and a trip to the movies. More information can be obtained from Janette at 473 9413 or drop into NEV Baptist Church for an enrolment form. Enrolments close 23rd September.
Southern Gymnastic Academy School Holiday Programme: for all children aged 5-11. Starting on 29th September, 1st, 6th, and 8th October. Each
session starts at 9:00am and finishes at 10:30am. A repeat session runs later in the morning, starting at 11:30am and finishing at 1:00pm. Cost $7 per session, or $20 for all four sessions. Ph 477 5855 or email dunedin@southerngymnastics.co.nz or www.southerngymnastics.co.nz/holidayprogram
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Teacher Only Day
The teaching staff held the second Ministry approved Teacher Only Day at Puketeariki Marae, Karitane yesterday. Why did we meet there you may ask? There are a number of reasons:We hope to take the children on a marae visit next year – probably in term 2 – and we wanted to do some preparatory work with the coordinator of marae visits;
We wanted to use the new curriculum as a framework for planning this visit;
We also wanted to see how we could incorporate local Kai Tahu elements into our planning;Maori and Pasifika children throughout NZ are performing below the rest of the children in literacy and numeracy and schools have been challenged by the Ministry of Education to lift our performance for these groups. I am happy to report that Maori and Pasifika children at NEV Normal are doing as well as anyone else according to our achievement data but we have to remain vigilant for any change in this area.
The marae at Karitane is beautiful. It is decorated in a number of different styles and most of the carvings and artworks depict stories of the local hapu and iwi. The complex has a commanding view of Karitane, the beaches and surrounding hills.
We were welcomed warmly by the locals including the coordinator of the marae experience for schools, Diana Mules. Diana led us through what we could do with the children during the school visit. Diana also shared ideas with us about how we could maximise the experience in terms of learning.
During one of the discussions, I pointed out that a cousin of mine holidays every year in Tuscany but said to me that he had never been to a marae and would love to do so. I find this sad as a marae is an important part of our culture.
Parents and extended family will be welcome to participate in the marae trip with us next year.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Rainbow Class
The transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 6 are being sent home today.Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 11 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Wacky Hair Friday
This Friday we are having a Wild Hair or Hat Day. Children can come to school with a wild hairstyle or hat.
Please bring along a gold coin donation to support Scott Kvick who is planning to skike from Cape Reinga to Bluff during summer in a bid to raise $20,000 for Canteen and the SPCA. Some children at school thought it would be a good idea to raise some money to donate to Scott’s very worthwhile fundraising cause.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to
attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders & money in a named envelope need to be into the office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
There are no hot lunches this Friday.
Road Patrol
Thank you to those parents/caregivers who have volunteered to help with road patrol. All vacancies are now filled.
Volleyball
Interschool volleyball games were held last Tuesday and today for Y5 and Y6 children. Many thanks go to Mrs Hesson who has organised this tournament for primary and intermediate children for many years.
Cross Country
11 of our NEV Normal Y5 and 6 children ran in the North Zone cross country at Balmacewen Intermediate School this morning. All children competed really well. Congratulations go to Mikaire Schooner, Harriet Koch and Jorja Hall who qualified for the Otago championships to be run on 11 September.
Many thanks to the parents/caregivers who helped transport the children.
PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser
Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
Each family will be sent home a catalogue and order form with today’s newsletter. Please have a good look at it as there are some super bargains to be found. These books, diaries, calendars and cards make great Christmas or birthday presents. There will be spare catalogues in the office if you want to take some to work or friends to see if they want to order anything. All orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th
September.
Next PTA Meeting
Last week’s meeting was postponed due to lack of
numbers, so there is a meeting today after school in Room 4. All welcome to attend.
Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
August
25 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
27 Rainbow Class
28 Wild Hair and Hat Day—gold coin donation
Wide Horizons trip R3
September
3/4 Life Education visit
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip
OPPA Cross Country
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 School Photos
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
18 Wide Horizons trip
25 End of Term 3
Community News
North East Valley Junior Cricket: Registration: Saturday 20 September, 2-5 pm OR Tuesday 15 September, 4:30 to 5 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. Gear Exchange table at Saturday
registration. For further information contact: Abby Smith, 473-0150, hgspencer@xtra.co.nz.
Southern Children's Choir: is actively seeking new members. Who: Girls from 8 to 18. Boys 8 and over with unbroken voices. When: Wednesday 7-8.15 pm. Where: Marama Hall, University of Otago. The choir sings in a variety of styles (classical, folk, popular) and languages, and gives a thorough education in choral technique. The ability to read music is an advantage. The ability to sing in tune is essential. Informal auditions will be held on Wednesday Sept 2 and Wednesday Sept 9 between 6pm and 7pm. Phone Sandy Garner or Anthony Ritchie 4762541 for further information or to book an audition.
Valley OSCAR is running a holiday programme from Monday 28th September until Friday 2nd October. As it is National OSCAR week we have a theme of Kalidescope Colour. Activites include archery, indoor bowls and a trip to the movies. More information can be obtained from Janette at 473 9413 or drop into NEV Baptist Church for an enrolment form. Enrolments close 23rd September.
Southern Gymnastic Academy School Holiday Programme: for all children aged 5-11. Starting on 29th September, 1st, 6th, and 8th October. Each
session starts at 9:00am and finishes at 10:30am. A repeat session runs later in the morning, starting at 11:30am and finishing at 1:00pm. Cost $7 per session, or $20 for all four sessions. Ph 477 5855 or email dunedin@southerngymnastics.co.nz or www.southerngymnastics.co.nz/holidayprogram
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