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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