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)