27 October 2009 Term 4 Week 3 09/33
Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa
Changes to Swimming Timetable
We have been advised by Jill Clarke that the DNI pool is not available on Wednesday and Thursday this week (due to maintenance work). As a result we have had to alter the swimming timetable as follows:-
Wednesday 28 October - no swimming
Thursday 29 October -no swimming.
Friday 30 October - swimming
Tuesday 3 November - swimming
Wednesday 4 November - swimming

Kapa Haka Uniform Meeting
Anyone interested in helping to develop a kapa haka uniform for the children is welcome to attend a meeting this Thursday 29 October at 9am in the staffroom.

Assembly
Friday’s 2.30pm assembly will be organised by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Assembly will be held in the Hall. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.

Social Studies Quiz
Congratulations to Cassandra, Junior, Puti, Sierra, Gemma and Cameron who represented NEV Normal in the 2009 Extra ODT Current Events Quiz last week.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 7 were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 30 October. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

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.

School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is paid in full. This donation helps to cover the cost of the swimming bus and the tuition.

Sun Hats
Please ensure that your child has a suitable sun hat to wear at school.


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

Cultural Day

Our school is holding a cultural day on Monday 2 November. Mrs Probert and Mrs Navaratne have been working hard organising all the activities. The children will be involved with cooking the food which will then be consumed as part of the shared lunch. There will be music and dance after lunch.

Children are asked to:
bring $2 to help cover the cost of food; wear their national costume or something to reflect their ethnic background;bring any cultural items they would like to share in their classroom (i.e books, music, weaving, necklace, fan, tapa, etc.).

Thanks go to the 2 families who have sponsored a flag. If anyone else would like to sponsor a flag please contact the office.

Parents and caregivers are welcome to drop in at any time during the day to see some of the activities.

Dates to Note
T4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December

October
19-27 Keeping Ourselves Safe programme
30 School swimming block ends
Book Club orders close

November
2 Cultural Day
5 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
6 Wide Horizons Trip
9 BOT Meeting 6pm
11 Armistice Day Assembly
13 Wide Horizons Trip
17 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
19 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
20 Wide Horizons Trip
23-27 EOTC Week for Y6
26 Orange Day Road Patrollers Parade

December
1 Senior School Golf 9.30am-12pm
3 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
4 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
Wide Horizon Trip
7 BOT Meeting 6pm
8 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Y6 Helpers Lunch
11 Wide Horizons Trip R11
NEV Community Christmas Party 3.30-6.30pm
17 End of Year Assembly 11am-12.30pm
18 Talent Quest 9.30-10am
School finishes 12.30pm

PTA News
Term 4 Fundraiser – 2010 Calendars
Be in quick – any late orders for the calendars need to be in now. Each calendar will cost $12 and a pack of 8 cards will cost $12.50. The calendars and cards can
either have your children’s art work or, a photo of your choice. The finished calendars should be delivered within about 3 weeks.

Next PTA Meeting
A meeting will be held today after school Tuesday 17th of November at 3.15pm. All welcome.

Community News
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
Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free beginner classes. Bagpipe starting Friday 30 October at 4pm, snare drumming starting Friday 30 October at 3.30pm and tenor drumming starting Wednesday 28 October at 6pm. To enrol contact Victoria on 489 1650 or www.ospd.org.nz
Wattie’s Can Film Festival: Wednesday 28 October. Free entry with every donated can of food. All donated cans go to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. See www.watties.co.nz for more details.
“Remembering Ralph” Puppet Show: at the Fortune Theatre Saturday 31 October, for children aged 4 to12 years. Door sales available or contact 477 1693.
Montesorri @ the Gardens: We are celebrating International Children’s Day on Saturday 31 October from 11am till 1pm with a pot luck lunch and would like to invite ex pupils, staff and families to join us. If you attended Montessori @ the Gardens and would like to join us on Saturday please phone the school 473-7630.
Footballsouth and Andrew Boyens Summer Football Camps: Location 1: Sunnyvale Park, Dunedin Date: 6th, 7th and 8th of January, 2010. Location 2: John McGlashan College Date: 20th, 21st and 22nd of January, 2010. Time: 9am-3pm daily. Ages: 7-13. Cost: $110. Camps are limited to 60 children. For an enrolment form or more information please email: boyenssoccercoaching@hotmail.com
Light Party: a positive alternative to halloween is organised by the combined children’s churches of Dunedin as a family-friendly celebration! Games, bouncy castles, food and entertainment for children up to year 8. Under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. Only $2.00 entry per person no extra costs. No scary costumes please. 31st October 4pm – 7pm 48 Stafford Street.
Girl Guides: Looking for something different to do this summer? Want to go camping, make friends and have fun? Try Girl Guiding! We have a group meeting weekly in the N.E.V. For more information contact Claire: womensrights@ousa.org.nz or 027 424 9711.
Party in the Car Park: Community party Sunday 8 November 2-4pm at the Salvation Army car park, 43 North Road. Free! Music, food, magician, fire engine, face painting, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle and much more!