Newsletter 22 June 2009

30 June 2009 Term 2 Week 10 09/20


Dear Parents & Caregivers
Tena koutou te Whanau

Condolences
The school offers sympathies to Mrs. Evans-Weir whose father died on Friday evening. Mrs. Evans-Weir is the longest serving teacher at our school – 25 years! Most of the classroom teachers will be attending Mr. Evan’s funeral tomorrow, Wednesday, which is to be held at Hope and Sons at 1.00pm. The College teachers will take classes under my supervision in the absence of the teachers. If parents wish to, they can take children home at lunchtime to ease the pressure on the remaining staff. Please let the office know before taking your child home.

End of Term
Time flies when you’re having fun! It seems like it was only last week that we started this term and now it’s nearly over. It is a good time to stop and consider the progress your child has made and if you have any concerns to make an appointment to talk with his or her teacher. Teachers have been assessing children’s reading these last couple of weeks so they will have up-to-date data to share with you.

Promotion
A large number of children are moving class at the start of next term. Parents will have received confirmation of who is moving this past Monday. Children involved will have a trial run this week! Most children find this an exciting event. Some get anxious. Please let us know next term if your child is finding the going tough in their new class.

Finally, we wish all the school families a safe and
enjoyable break.



John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz

Senior Syndicate Trip to Moana Pool
The senior classes visited Moana Pool for an aquatics programme this morning. The cost for this trip is $3.00 which includes pool admission and the bus fare. If you have paid the school activity donation you are exempt from paying this.

Assembly/Stars on Stage Performance
This Friday, 3 July, a live performance (weather permitting) will be held at 2pm. If the weather is inclement a DVD of the rehearsal will be shown in the Hall. A red carpet ‘OSCAR’ presentation will follow as well as a shortened assembly organised by Room 8. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.

Stars on Stage DVD
DVD orders for the Stars on Stage performances are being taken at the Office. The cost is $15.00. Orders with money need to be in by Friday 24 July please.

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 in to the office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
The menu for hot lunches this Friday is:
1 slice of pizza & 1 sausage roll = $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.

Artists in School
During Term 3 children will be involved in making puppets and creating performances. We need to start collecting some materials to make puppets. Please send along:-
Washing powder scoops
Washing powder boxes
Halved walnut shells
Fabric scraps
Sheets
Large pieces of material.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for the Winter Sale leaflet need to be into the office by this Friday. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

School Holidays
Please be vigilant over the school holidays if you are around the school area. If you notice any suspicious behaviour, contact the Police or ring Chubb Security phone 479 6367. Thank you.

School Activity Donation
A statement has been sent home today to those families whose activity donation has not been paid up to the end of Term 2. We would appreciate payment by the end of the week please.

Dates to Note
Term 2 Monday 27 April Friday 3 July
Term 3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
Term 4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December

June
30 Senior Syndicate Trip to Moana Pool 9.30-12.30

July
2 Soccer game vs Sawyers Bay
3 Scholastic orders close for winter sale
End of Term 2
Stars on Stage 2pm
20 Start of Term 3


BOT News
The Board of Trustees have co-opted 2 new members until the 2010 elections. They are Richard Fitzpatrick who has a daughter, Anna, in R2 and Jesseme Jones who has a son, Oliver, in R8. Congratulations and thanks to Jesseme and Richard for making themselves available for this important governance role.

PTA News
Soccer/Rugby Goal Posts
Thanks to everyone’s great fundraising efforts in the Fruit fundraiser and Spell-a-thon. At the beginning of next term we should be able to see the new soccer/rugby goal posts going up. Keep an eye on the back playing field. Money raised from the Spell-a-thon will also go towards the purchase of a new printing press.

Jaffa Race
This year’s Jaffa race will be held on Friday 17th July (last Friday of the term break) starting at 11am. Car parks will be available at the school for a fee of $2 – no prior booking required. The PTA will also be providing a sausage sizzle. If anyone is able to lend a hand with this, please leave your name and contact phone number at the office and someone will contact you. Jaffa Race tickets are available from the school office, Gardens Westpac Bank and Quarry Dairy (a big thanks to them for their help in selling the tickets)…..Get in early,
before they all go!!!

Next Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday 28th July at 3.15pm. All most welcome to attend.

HAVE A LOVELY TERM BREAK EVERYONE!!

Community News
Gnome Hunt: Gnaughty Gnomes Galore at
Glenfalloch. Discover naughty gnomes hiding in the beautiful woodland garden at Glenfalloch. Armed with your gnoming map, use the clues to find your way around the garden. Note down the gnomes secret names and be rewarded with a chocolate treat! 12 noon – 3pm Saturday 11 July till Friday 17 July. Glenfalloch Woodland Garden, 430 Portobello Road. Entry: free. Garden donations appreciated. Contact 476-1775 or email glenda@albatross.org.nz

Futsal School Holiday Programme: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Edgar Centre: 9am – 3pm: Boys & Girls 7 – 13 years. Price: $60 for 3 days per child. Contact Michael Sannum 021-184-1647.

Football For Life: Mid Winter Junior Futsal, Monday afternoons, Edgar Centre: 4 – 6pm, Boys & Girls 7 – 13 years. Starts 20 July.

Te Reo In Dunedin Schools Hui: Araiteuru Marae, Shetland St, 23 July, 5pm. What – Te Kaupapa. This hui is being called by a group of whānau who would like to see more tamariki have the option of learning and using te reo at Primary and Intermediate School. Discussion – Te Kōrero. We would like to hear whether whānau would be interested in a co-ordinated cross-school option. Whio Is This For – Mā wai. This hui is for any whānau whose tamariki have been or are speaking te reo and would like an extended option through school. Contact: Paulette Tamati-Elliffe - 4562010 (home) 4742754 (mahi) 021714658. Megan Ellison - 4780 182 (home). Tangiwai Rewi – 479 8753 (work).

Royal Albatross Centre: School holiday special 4 - 19 July Taiaroa Tour $50 for a family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) instead of $112. The tour includes a brief talk about the Northern Royal Albatross, a 10 minute wildlife film, viewing of the cute fluffy Albatross chicks from our observatory as well as a visit to the historic fortifications and Armstrong Disappearing Gun. Reservations essential 478 0499.

Children's Holiday Workshops: 8-12yrs 9.00am – 3.00pm. Seabreeze Café, St Kilda Beach (Dinosaur Park). Make a mosaic garden paver, learn how to scrapbook and make cards. Cost $120 for 2 days. All materials supplied (you will need to bring your own photos for scrapbooking). Contact Dawn Hope on 482-2787 or email: dawn_ant@yahoo.co.nz

Asthma and Winter
One in four Kiwi kids have asthma, and it’s the most common cause of hospitalisations during winter. Asthma symptoms often get worse when people have a cold or the flu, air temperatures get lower, and houses become damp.
The most common symptoms of asthma are coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and a “tight chest”.

If your child has asthma, there are some important things you can do:
Make sure they take their preventer inhalers as prescribed (usually brown, orange or dark red)
Keep the bedrooms as warm and dry as possible
Avoid free-standing gas heaters (they produce a lot of moisture).

If your child uses their reliever inhaler (usually blue) more than twice a week, their asthma may be poorly controlled. Please see your doctor.

The public health nurse for NEV Normal is: Ruth Ballantyne.
Contact details: 476 9894.