Newsletter 8 September 2009

8 September 2009 Term 3 Week 8 09/28

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
New soccer and rugby posts
Thanks to the generosity of the PTA and the Board of Trustees, the new soccer and rugby posts have arrived and have been especially designed to be used for both soccer and rugby. Lets hope they are treated well over the weekends and out of school time!

Dogs on the schools property
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS! For both hygiene and safety reasons dogs are not allowed on our school grounds. Please do not bring dogs into the property when you pick up or drop off your children.

Also, if you notice people playing with their dogs out of school time at school please ask them not to - our children shouldn’t have to have their play areas soiled by dogs.

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

Rainbow Class
The final Rainbow Class for this term will be held this Thursday 10 September in R11 from 1.15 to 2.45pm. This is a transition to school class for 4 year olds taken by Mrs Will, the new entrant teacher.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 6 need to be into the office by this Friday 11 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/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 into the office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
1 slice of pizza and 1 sausage roll for $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. This will be the last hot lunch for the term.

Sports Awards
Congratulations go to Alex Peck-Locke who was awarded ‘Most Improved Player’ for the 10th grade at the Northern Junior Soccer prize giving last week.

School Photos
School photos will be taken next Tuesday 15 September. There will be class photos and individual photos of each child taken.

Cultural Day Advance Notice
A cultural day celebrating the many ethnicities and cultures in our school will be held on Monday 2 November.
Flags: We would like to have a display of flags from countries represented at NEV Normal. If you would like to sponsor the flag of your country the cost is $25.80.
Food: Any one interested in helping to cook food from their culture should contact Mrs Probert or the office. We would also like parent support to assist in lunch preparation - setting up and clearing tables, supervising children etc.

Cross Country
Best wishes go to Harriet Koch, Mikaire Schooner and Jorja Hall who are competing in the Otago Primary Schools Cross Country at Balmacwen Intermediate School on Friday. The whole school cross country will be held on Tuesday 22 September from 12.45-2.45pm at Chingford Park.

Dates to Note
T3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December

September
10 Rainbow Class
11 Wide Horizons trip R10
11 Otago Championship Cross Country
Scholastic Book Club Issue 6 closes
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 School Photos
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Vision and Hearing Testing
18 Puppet Performance 1.45pm
22 School Cross Country 12.45-2.45pm Chingford
25 End of Term 3
Wide Horizons Trip

October
12 Start of Term 4
19 School swimming block commences
26 Labour Day—school closed
30 School swimming block ends

November
2 Cultural Day

PTA News
Term 3 Fundraiser

Hyndman Publishing Book & Gift Sale
All orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 24th September.

Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday 15 September at 3.15pm. All welcome.

Community News
North East Valley Junior Cricket: Registration:
Saturday 12 September, 2-5 pm OR Tuesday 15
September, 4:30 to 5 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. Gear Exchange table at Saturday registration. contact: Abby Smith, 473-0150, hgspencer@xtra.co.nz, website www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc
Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten Quiz Night:
Thursday 10 September 7pm at the NEV Bowling Club, 139 North Rd. Cost 5 per person: 4-6 per team. Raffles. Contact 473 9107.
Student Job Search: is a not-for-profit community organisation that brings employers together with students seeking work. Looking for tertiary students for one-off, part-time, full-time or casual work in your household or business? List your vacancy with Student Job Search free of charge at www.sjs.co.nz or call us on 0800 757 562, and we will refer students that we think are right for you and your position - it's that easy!
Community Singing. It is OK to join in the middle of the year! New and old favourites under the energising guidance of our conductor Clare Adams, Tuesday 7:30pm in the NEV Normal School Hall. $2 members/$5. No need to be able to read music.
Montessori @ The Gardens: 20 year celebration, School Fair and Open Day, Sunday 20 September 11am-2pm, 5 Chambers St. Sausage sizzle, raffles, bouncy castle, books, baking, colourful pots
Leslie Rugby Coaching Clinic: (5 - 13 year old boys and girls). A fantastic opportunity to learn fundamental rugby skills from top rugby players in the region. For a fun, non contact and skill based day come and join John Leslie and his team of coaches. When: Friday 2nd October 2009. Where: Edgar Centre. Time: 9 – 4pm. Registration forms available on request: office@leslierugby.co.nz 0800 4 537 543.
Closing Down Timber Sale: Macrocarpa: suitable raised garden beds, hen houses, compost boxes. Exotic Woods. Slabs. Firewood. Contact Bill 021344788, Unit 4, 7 Watts Rd, Nth East Valley.
Exhibition of Recycled Art: Opoho Church 20-27 September. Recycled art competition for primary school children. Various age groups. Entries need to be by 5pm Friday 19 September. Exhibition opening 11am Sunday 20 September, with guest speaker Metiria Turei. Contact Susan 477 1412.

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)kid