Newsletter 23rd June 2009

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Stars on Stage

The senior children and their teachers as well as
Jacqueline O’Brien, Cheryl Cartmell, Lynne Buijck and teacher assistant Victoria Cooper have been working flat out lately as they prepare for the
biennial Stars on Stage performance. The theme this year is fire and particularly the Australian bush fires. The mixture of dance, drama, music and costumes make for a memorable performance. Congratulations to the teachers and adults - the dress rehearsal last Friday was well received by the large local crowd.

For many children this will be their only opportunity to perform in a proper theatre in front of a large
audience so for that reason alone it is a special event and well worth the extra effort put in by staff,
children and parents. Stars on Stage also gives the children a taste of performing in a major production – all are expected to participate regardless of
training or skill – so the children are thus challenged to do something new and perhaps unfamiliar to them!

Many parents are disappointed that they have missed out on buying tickets for the show. We have made our protests to the organizers about this but there is not much more we can do. We believe the ticket sales process will be reviewed following the problems faced by parents this year.

Finally, good luck to the children for the upcoming performance.

Security after hours

DNI had a break in last week and they lost some computer gear and other expensive items. The same weekend, a young man was caught by the police
trying to break in to our school. As a result we have stepped up our afterhours security patrols. However, I ask all parents and neighbours to be vigilant in keeping an eye on the school in the evenings and over the weekends.


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

Rainbow Class
The final Rainbow Class for 4 year olds for T2 will be held this Thursday 25 June in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm.

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.

Stars on Stage
Best wishes to all our stars who will be performing “All Fired Up” tomorrow evening at the Regent Theatre. A reminder for parents/caregivers to meet children after the performance about 8.30pm on the corner of the Octagon and Princes Street.

On 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. All parent/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 in to the office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
The menu for hot lunches this Friday is:
2 cheese rolls = $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.

Library Books
There are a number of outstanding library books. Please have a good search at home for any NEV Normal books - library or journals or reading, and return them to school. Thank you.

Scholastic Book Club
A winter sale leaflet is being sent home today.
Orders with money need to be into the office by the end of the term. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Senior Syndicate Trip to Moana Pool
Next Tuesday 30 June from 9.30am to 12.30pm the senior classes will visit Moana Pool for an aquatics programme. If you have not paid the school activity donation for T2 at least the cost for this trip is $3.00 which includes pool admission and the cost of the bus.

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
24 Stars on Stage Performance
Rainbow Class 1.00pm
Wide Horizons Trip R5
30 Senior Syndicate Trip to Moana Pool 9.30-12.30

July
3 Scholastic orders close for winter sale
Wide Horizons Trip R3
End of Term 2

PTA News

Spellathon
Remember to complete sponsorship cards and encourage children to practice hard on their spelling words!

Jaffa Race
This year’s Jaffa race will be held on Friday 17 July (last Friday of the term break) at 12.30pm. Car parks will be available at the school for a fee of $2. More information will follow soon. The PTA has managed to get 200 Jaffa race tickets to sell for a cost of $2 each. All money raised goes to the school (thanks to the Malcam
Charitable Trust). Tickets will be available from the school office from today -Get in early, before they all go.

Next Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday 23 June at 3.15pm. All most welcome to attend.

Community News

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do: with Karate Otago Southland Regional Coach - Thanasi Balaphas. For enquiries txt 021 045 4595. Training Times: Monday nights at NEV Normal School Hall. Peewees (4-7yrs) 3.30 to 4.30pm; Juniors (8-11 yrs) 4.30 to 5.30pm; Seniors (12yrs +) 6.30 to 9.00pm.
Blue Light Cadbury Disco: for primary school aged children on Monday 13 July from 6-8pm at the Dunedin Police Station Gymnasium. Cost $2
includes bbq tea.
St John Penguin Division: for children aged 6-8 years will be commencing Tuesday 23 June at DNI from 5.30-6.30pm. Contact 0800 785 646 for further information.
NumberWorks: you could win free holiday maths tuition! Holiday programme 13th to 17th July, 3.30 to 5.30 daily. Contact us with your name and number and go into the draw. Phone 474 1104 or email dunedin@numberworks.com
MA-FI Arts July Holiday Programme: Children’s Art Programme 1st Floor – Room 104 King Edward Court, cnr Stuart St and York Place. Large, warm, well equipped studio. *Drawing & Design *Painting *Sculpture *Print-Making *Pottery *Mask-Making*. Mon 6th-Fri 17th July Daily: 8/9am-12 noon & 1-4/5/5:30pm. Preference given those enrolled for more than one session 3hr sessions: 15 hrs - $100 (5 days @ $20/time) 4hr sessions: 20hrs - $130 (5 days @ $26/time). All day sessions available Web Address: ma-fiarts.co.nz
Marine Studies Centre & Westpac Aquarium Winter holiday programme: 4– 19 July. One Less Fish - Find the special fish featured in the “One Less Fish” poem and earn a tasty Cadbury chocolate fish!. Chocolate Fish Competition – Guess the number of Cadbury chocolate fish in the jar, and you could win the whole lot! Underwater World Adventure - 1pm daily. Interactive story time for 3-5 year olds. What lives under the waves? Enter our new Dive Pod to find out! Fishy Art - Make and colour a fish to add to our shoal! Smile Please! – Would you like to be a (sea) star, dinner for a shark or best mates with a crab? Try out our new marine photoboards – and bring your cameras! Help Feed the Fish All the aquarium animals are fed on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 2-3pm, plus the hungry salmon need feeding every day! Cadbury Carnival Peninsula Day – the whole family can visit the Aquarium for only $10 on Sunday 12 July! That is less than half price! Check out the Cadbury Peninsula Day and our other holiday programme events on our web site: www.marine.ac.nz Aquarium open daily 10am-4.30pm, Adult $12, Child $6, Family $24. Phone 03-479-5826.
Jim Hoffmans Holiday Programme: Badminton, recreational swimming 6-10 July 9.30am to 2.30pm each day at OBHS gym. Cost $30 per day. Contact 453 6808 or email jhoff5@xtra.co.nz.