29 July 2009 Term 3 Week 2 09/22
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Tena koutou te Whanau
Condolences
By now most families will have heard the sad news that one of our parents, Jimi Bates, father of Emilly (year 5), has died. Emilly has spent most of her life in Jimi’s sole care and we extend our deepest sympathy to Emilly and her family. Jimi is well known to our staff and many of our families and his death has been a shock to us all. A number of Emilly’s school friends are keen to attend the funeral which will be on Thursday at Hope & Sons at 11.00am.
Families who wish to make a donation to Emilly and her family can do so at the school office.
“Don't be dismayed at goodbyes, a farewell is necessary before you can meet again and meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends”. Richard Bach
Congratulations
Life seems often to have a way of displaying its remarkable balancing act! This week, as we learnt of the death of a parent, we had the joy of meeting an addition to another school family – Kiki, a new wee sister for Eli and Cyprus. Thanks Kirsty and Carlos for bringing your special bundle of joy into our classrooms for the staff and students to have a cuddle!
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome to Ruth who has started in Room 5. We welcome her whanau to our school community.
Senior Syndicate Trip to the Art Gallery
R3 & R5 will visit the Art Gallery on Friday. This trip is part of the curriculum study of our environment. The cost for this trip is $4.00. If you have paid the school activity donation you are exempt from paying this.
Rainbow Class
Rainbow class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 30 July from 1.15 to 2.45pm. This is a fun transition to school class taken by Mrs Will, the new entrant teacher. All 4 year olds are welcome to attend with a parent/caregiver. For further inquiries contact Mrs Will or the office.
Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 2 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Stars on Stage DVD
Final orders with money need to be into the office by tomorrow, Thursday, at the latest for the DVD of the Stars on Stage performances. The cost is $15.00.
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 & 1 sausage roll $1.50.
1 cup of Milo $0.50c. Bring a cup for Milo.
Orders with money in a named envelope with room number to the office by 9am please.
Road Patrol
Help is needed supervising the road patrollers on Tuesday and Wednesday morning (8.30-9am) and Monday and Tuesday afternoons (3-3.15pm). If you are able to help at any of these times please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.
Artists in School
This term children will be involved in making \puppets and creating performances. Thank you to everyone who has sent materials in but we still need more! Please send along:-
Washing powder scoops
Washing powder boxes
Halved walnut shells
Fabric scraps
Sheets
Large pieces of material.
School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.
Lost and Found
A scooter was left in the school grounds on Sunday. Please ask at the office. There is a great deal of \clothing in the lost property box located between Rooms 2 & 3. Please take the time to check if anything belongs to your child/ren.
Dates to Note
Term 3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
Term 4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
July
30 R8 & R10 Trip to Visit HMNZS Resolution
30 Rainbow Class
31 R3 & R5 Art Gallery
August
7 Wide Horizons trip
10 Chris Smith, Dental Therapist, on site
13 Rainbow Class
14 Wide Horizons trip
17 BOT Meeting 6pm
18 PTA meeting 3.15pm
18 Volleyball Tournament
21 Wide Horizons trip
24 Teacher Only Day—school closed
27 Rainbow Class
28 Wide Horizons trip
September
3/4 Life Education visit
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip
11 OPPA Cross Country
15 School Photos
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
18 Wide Horizons trip
25 End of Term 3
PTA News
Spellathon
Spellathon cards and money are still coming into the office which is great! Please check that you have returned your sponsorship cards and money. Thank you.
Next Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday 18 August at 3.15pm in Room 4. All welcome to attend.
Snow/Wintry Conditions
On especially wintery mornings please
remember to check radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.
If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone. Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426. Please take a note of these details.
Community News
The folding guild will meet this Friday (31st July) from 9am in the Community Room – 248 North Road in the NEV Normal School. Come and help fold your community newsletter “Valley News”. All welcome. Delicious home baking this time!
Otago Chess Club and the Dunedin Junior Chess Academy will be running tournaments for individuals on two Saturday afternoons in August. Entry forms to both are available on the Otago Chess Club website http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/otagochess. or at the school office. The Primary & Intermediate School championship is open to all players will be held on Saturday 8 August. The venue for both is The Otago Chess Club, 7 Maitland Street.
Calling all parents and care givers – would you like to improve your computer skills for FREE?You can start as a beginner or improve your
current Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc), get to grips with Google, learn to use email and the internet or catch up on Trademe and finally sell all those toys and clothes the kids have outgrown. Impress your children with your new skills! Keep up with your teens and find out how to stay in touch with Skype, Twitter, Facebook and Blogging – and take the opportunity to sort out all those holiday photos from your digital camera or manage your music on your MP3 player. It’s FREE with Otago Polytechnic as part of Computing 4 Free at our Community Learning Centres. Our Centres are open at convenient times – you can learn when you want at your own pace. We have Centres on George St (The Common Room - 477 3626), Forth St (479 6987), South Dunedin(455 1768) and Mosgiel (484 7540) – with more in Central Otago(03 445 9900). Need help with something special ? – low cost one-on-one sessions also available! Call for more info, or even better just call in – and as a
special incentive bring this article with you for a half price one-on-one session. If you visit The Common Room on George St (opposite the Council offices) you can also enjoy a fresh coffee or other hot drink for just $2.50 – come and see what we can offer you. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Head Lice
Head lice continues to be a problem in most classes. Please make regular checks of your child/ren’s hair and treat when necessary. Regular combing with a fine tooth comb and conditioner will help remove any lice or eggs. There is a robicomb available to be borrowed from the office if required.
Further information may be obtained from the public health nurse. The public health nurse for NEV Normal is: Ruth Ballantyne. Contact details: 476 9894.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Newsletter 21 July 2009
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Tena koutou te Whanau
Welcome back to the new term.
State of the School
Over the holidays there was hardly any vandalism and no graffiti drawn at school. This is great! A local teenager (who did not attend NEV Normal thank goodness) was caught trying to unscrew door handles a fortnight before the end of last term. He is currently under the supervision of the Police Youth-aid section. We have had our security firm doing spot checks on the property since then. I ask again for a concerted effort by all to keep an eye on the place to ensure vandals and thieves are dissuaded from targeting our school.
Swine Flu
When Michael Jackson died we heard nothing but Michael Jackson news for days. So too the swine flu! Who knows how or when this pandemic might hit us hard. All I can say is we should continue to observe stringent hygiene practices in our homes and at school. If your child has a cold or the flu, do what you would normally do and keep them home till they come right. So far so good though – yesterday we had only two sickness related absences.
Dental Review
One of our parents has discovered that there is
currently a review of the plans to restructure the school dental service. I find it sad that this review is not advertised widely. If you want to make your views known, contact Ms Mirren Peterson, Oral Health Manager, Otago DHB, Box 5144 Moray Place, phone 4799569, mirrenp@healthyotago.co.nz
Complaints or Concerns
I was talking to a school family today about concerns they have about their child. I was happy to do so and pointed out to them that we are always pleased to discuss a child’s progress with the parents. Teachers usually make themselves available in their classrooms for parents from 8.30 till the morning bell. Appointments can always be organised by speaking directly to the teachers or through the school office. If you speak to the teacher and are not satisfied with the response, feel free to see me or Mrs. Staynes.
Serious matters can always come straight to the
senior staff.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome to our new children who started yesterday: - Arina R5, Adam R8 and Akif R11 from Malaysia, Tegan R2, and Eva R11. A warm welcome is also extended to their families. We also welcome the College students who have started their postings in all classes.
Senior Syndicate Trip to the Art Gallery
R2 will visit the Art Gallery this Friday and R3 & R5 will visit next Friday. This trip is part of the curriculum study of our environment. The cost for this trip is $4.00. If you have paid the school activity donation you are exempt from paying this.
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.
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 this Friday 24 July.
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
There are no hot lunches this Friday.
Artists in School
This term children will be involved in making
puppets and creating performances. Thank you to everyone who has sent materials in but we still need more! Please send along:-
Washing powder scoops
Washing powder boxes
Halved walnut shells
Fabric scraps
Sheets
Large pieces of material.
School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.
Snow/Wintry Conditions
On especially wintery mornings please remember to check radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.
If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone. Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426. Please take a note of these details.
Swine Flu Update
Included with this newsletter is an update of
information from the Otago District Health Board on what to expect if you or your child has the flu. This information was received today.
Dates to Note
Term 3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
Term 4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
July
24 R2 trip to Art Gallery
28 PTA meeting 3.15pm
30 Rainbow Class
31 R3 & R5 Art Gallery
August
7 Wide Horizons trip
13 Rainbow Class
14 Wide Horizons trip
17 BOT Meeting 6pm
18 PTA meeting 3.15pm
18 Volleyball Tournament
21 Wide Horizons trip
24 Teacher Only Day—school closed
27 Rainbow Class
28 Wide Horizons trip
September
3/4 Life Education visit
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip
11 OPPA Cross Country
15 School Photos
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
18 Wide Horizons trip
25 End of Term 3
PTA News
Welcome back to Term 3 everyone. We hope that you all had a good holiday and have come back refreshed and ready to get stuck into the new term.
Jaffa Race
We would like to start by sending out a big THANK YOU to all of the PTA and friends and family who came along and helped out with the sausage sizzle,
ticket selling (thank you to the officials who let us sell the tickets on the day) and car parking. We managed to raise over $1,100! What a great effort! Congratulations to Molly Marshall and her family who managed to win places on the cherry picker to go up and a get a bird’s eye view of the race. Ticket results were: 1st - 21078; 2nd – 28266; 3rd – 27329; 4th – 01624 and 5th – 09228.
Spellathon
What a fantastic effort by children with their spelling results and parents/families who sponsored their children. So far the Spellathon has raised over $1600!!!! Please ensure all sponsorship cards and money are returned to school. Thank you.
Next Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday 28 July at 3.15pm. Venue to be advised. All welcome to attend.
Community News
Gymnastics classes with Northern Gymnastic Club. Affordable recreational and competitive classes for girls and boys in a supportive environment. Open Day 26th July. Ph. Erin: 4771410, Email us: northerngym@gmail.com
Parenting Support: Take a look at some of the options we have available for parents to discover new skills and find support.
The Parenting Toolbox. Choose from an early years (0-5), middle years (6-12) or Teen years (12+) course and join us for 6 weeks looking at practical things to build your family. Groups run each term. Courses run at nights 7:30-9:30 and we have day groups for early years.
Game on. A 6 week group just for dads wanting to make the most out of their life and their relationship with their kids.
PSG: Therapy group for mothers. Safe long term support. Phone us now on 477-3403 or email sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz
MI/FI CHILDREN'S TERM 3 ART CLASSES: Mon-Fri 3:00-6:15pm, Sat. 10:00am-12:00 & 2:00-4:00pm $15/2hr @ $150/10 week term or $20/3hr @ $200/10 week term. All Materials Included. A firing fee will apply for fired pottery. Enquiries/Enrolments: Ph: Hm 472-8072 Cell. 021-114-7971 Studio 477 6112. Tutors: Matthew Robertson BFA, Dip.Tchg, Registered Teacher or Fiona Shaw-Robertson BFA email: ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz
Tena koutou te Whanau
Welcome back to the new term.
State of the School
Over the holidays there was hardly any vandalism and no graffiti drawn at school. This is great! A local teenager (who did not attend NEV Normal thank goodness) was caught trying to unscrew door handles a fortnight before the end of last term. He is currently under the supervision of the Police Youth-aid section. We have had our security firm doing spot checks on the property since then. I ask again for a concerted effort by all to keep an eye on the place to ensure vandals and thieves are dissuaded from targeting our school.
Swine Flu
When Michael Jackson died we heard nothing but Michael Jackson news for days. So too the swine flu! Who knows how or when this pandemic might hit us hard. All I can say is we should continue to observe stringent hygiene practices in our homes and at school. If your child has a cold or the flu, do what you would normally do and keep them home till they come right. So far so good though – yesterday we had only two sickness related absences.
Dental Review
One of our parents has discovered that there is
currently a review of the plans to restructure the school dental service. I find it sad that this review is not advertised widely. If you want to make your views known, contact Ms Mirren Peterson, Oral Health Manager, Otago DHB, Box 5144 Moray Place, phone 4799569, mirrenp@healthyotago.co.nz
Complaints or Concerns
I was talking to a school family today about concerns they have about their child. I was happy to do so and pointed out to them that we are always pleased to discuss a child’s progress with the parents. Teachers usually make themselves available in their classrooms for parents from 8.30 till the morning bell. Appointments can always be organised by speaking directly to the teachers or through the school office. If you speak to the teacher and are not satisfied with the response, feel free to see me or Mrs. Staynes.
Serious matters can always come straight to the
senior staff.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A warm welcome to our new children who started yesterday: - Arina R5, Adam R8 and Akif R11 from Malaysia, Tegan R2, and Eva R11. A warm welcome is also extended to their families. We also welcome the College students who have started their postings in all classes.
Senior Syndicate Trip to the Art Gallery
R2 will visit the Art Gallery this Friday and R3 & R5 will visit next Friday. This trip is part of the curriculum study of our environment. The cost for this trip is $4.00. If you have paid the school activity donation you are exempt from paying this.
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.
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 this Friday 24 July.
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
There are no hot lunches this Friday.
Artists in School
This term children will be involved in making
puppets and creating performances. Thank you to everyone who has sent materials in but we still need more! Please send along:-
Washing powder scoops
Washing powder boxes
Halved walnut shells
Fabric scraps
Sheets
Large pieces of material.
School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.
Snow/Wintry Conditions
On especially wintery mornings please remember to check radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.
If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone. Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426. Please take a note of these details.
Swine Flu Update
Included with this newsletter is an update of
information from the Otago District Health Board on what to expect if you or your child has the flu. This information was received today.
Dates to Note
Term 3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
Term 4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December
July
24 R2 trip to Art Gallery
28 PTA meeting 3.15pm
30 Rainbow Class
31 R3 & R5 Art Gallery
August
7 Wide Horizons trip
13 Rainbow Class
14 Wide Horizons trip
17 BOT Meeting 6pm
18 PTA meeting 3.15pm
18 Volleyball Tournament
21 Wide Horizons trip
24 Teacher Only Day—school closed
27 Rainbow Class
28 Wide Horizons trip
September
3/4 Life Education visit
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip
11 OPPA Cross Country
15 School Photos
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
18 Wide Horizons trip
25 End of Term 3
PTA News
Welcome back to Term 3 everyone. We hope that you all had a good holiday and have come back refreshed and ready to get stuck into the new term.
Jaffa Race
We would like to start by sending out a big THANK YOU to all of the PTA and friends and family who came along and helped out with the sausage sizzle,
ticket selling (thank you to the officials who let us sell the tickets on the day) and car parking. We managed to raise over $1,100! What a great effort! Congratulations to Molly Marshall and her family who managed to win places on the cherry picker to go up and a get a bird’s eye view of the race. Ticket results were: 1st - 21078; 2nd – 28266; 3rd – 27329; 4th – 01624 and 5th – 09228.
Spellathon
What a fantastic effort by children with their spelling results and parents/families who sponsored their children. So far the Spellathon has raised over $1600!!!! Please ensure all sponsorship cards and money are returned to school. Thank you.
Next Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday 28 July at 3.15pm. Venue to be advised. All welcome to attend.
Community News
Gymnastics classes with Northern Gymnastic Club. Affordable recreational and competitive classes for girls and boys in a supportive environment. Open Day 26th July. Ph. Erin: 4771410, Email us: northerngym@gmail.com
Parenting Support: Take a look at some of the options we have available for parents to discover new skills and find support.
The Parenting Toolbox. Choose from an early years (0-5), middle years (6-12) or Teen years (12+) course and join us for 6 weeks looking at practical things to build your family. Groups run each term. Courses run at nights 7:30-9:30 and we have day groups for early years.
Game on. A 6 week group just for dads wanting to make the most out of their life and their relationship with their kids.
PSG: Therapy group for mothers. Safe long term support. Phone us now on 477-3403 or email sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz
MI/FI CHILDREN'S TERM 3 ART CLASSES: Mon-Fri 3:00-6:15pm, Sat. 10:00am-12:00 & 2:00-4:00pm $15/2hr @ $150/10 week term or $20/3hr @ $200/10 week term. All Materials Included. A firing fee will apply for fired pottery. Enquiries/Enrolments: Ph: Hm 472-8072 Cell. 021-114-7971 Studio 477 6112. Tutors: Matthew Robertson BFA, Dip.Tchg, Registered Teacher or Fiona Shaw-Robertson BFA email: ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz
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