Monday, February 22, 2010

Newsletter 23 February 2010

23 February 2010 Term 1 Week 4 10/4

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Board of Trustees
At the recent meeting of the BOT Steve O’Connor was elected as the BOT chairperson until the Board elections 7 May 2010. Thanks are extended to Michael Gaffney for his work as Board chair over the past 3 years.

Included in this newsletter is a statement on the Board’s response to the requirements of National Standards, which will act as advice for staff. Also
included is a National Standards Fact Sheet written by Lester Flockton, from the University of Otago. Lester lectures in educational leadership and is co director of the National Education Monitoring Programme. Lester has a long background in teaching (as principal at DNI) and has assisted the Board of Trustees in its work on the new NZ curriculum.

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


Teacher/Parent/Child Goal Setting
Goal setting interviews commence today until Thursday. If you do not know your interview time please check with the office for confirmation.

Cross Country
The whole school cross country will be held on Wednesday between 12.45-2.45pm at Chingford Park. Postponement date is Thursday 25 February. Please ensure children wear suitable running shoes, a sun hat, sunblock and have plenty of water to drink!!

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall on Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 8 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Road Patrol
There is only one vacancy left on Monday afternoon. If you are able to assist at this time (3.oo-3.15pm) please let Mrs Staynes or the office know.

School Activity Donation
A statement of the school activity donation is included with today’s newsletter if we have not received any payment for at least Term 1. Payment may be made termly, by automatic payment or by another arrangement made with the office.

A receipt will be issued and can be used with the donations part of your tax return.

Smart Food School Lunches
Please note the change in prices for this year - $2.50 or $3.50 for a larger lunch. Smart Food lunches will be available Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

BOT Elections
The triennial Board of Trustees elections will be held this year on Friday 7 May. School staff and parents elect boards every three years. All parents of students enrolled in a state school can and should vote in the elections for parent representatives. Nominations are now being called for. There are 5 parent representative positions on the Board as well as the principal and a staff representative. Some of our long serving trustees have indicated that they will stand down at the next elections. Trustees are parents, caregivers and people from the wider community. If you are interested in becoming a school trustee please contact the office, a board member or the principal.

PTA News
Easter Raffle

We are looking for donations of non-perishable items to be used as prizes in the Easter raffle. Anything that you can spare would be greatly appreciated – chocolate, wine, crackers, preserves, canned goods, etc. There will be a box in the office where any donations can be left. Items can be left up until Wednesday March 24th. The draw will take place on Tuesday March 30th. Tickets will cost $1 each and these will be sent home with the children today for selling.

Other Term One Fundraisers
We have two other exciting fundraising ventures coming up this term. The first is selling spring bulbs from Blooming Bulbs and the other is selling ROADWORKS jackets (Designed to keep our kids safe and seen). Keep an “eye out” for these coming up soon.

Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday 23 March at 3.15pm.

Dates to Note

2010 Term Dates
Term 1 Tuesday 2 February Thursday 1 April
Term 2 Monday 19 April Friday 2 July
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Statutory Holidays Within the School Term
Otago Anniversary Monday 22 March
Queen’s Birthday Monday 7 June
Labour Day Monday 25 October



February
23/24/25 3 Way Conferencing goal setting
24 School Cross Country 12.45pm
25 Postponement day Cross Country
25 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.40pm

March
5 Wide Horizons Trip R5
11 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.40pm
15 BOT Meeting 6pm
18 Fortune Theatre Show 10am-12.30pm
19 Wide Horizons Trip R2
22 Otago Anniversary Day Holiday
23 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
25 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.40pm

April
1 Last Day of Term 1
19 Term 2 begins
20 Swimming Block Begins

May
7 Board of Trustees Election

Community News
Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free bagpipe beginners class beginning Wednesday 24 February 5.30pm, Free snare drumming beginners classes begin Tuesday 23 February at 5.30pm, Tenor drumming beginners classes begin on Thursday 25 February at 5.30pm. To enrol or for more details contact Victoria 489 1650 or go to www.ospd.org.nz

Rotary Park School Junior Duathlon: for children aged 4-13 Saturday 28 February. Entry forms available from www.rotarypark.school.nz, Edgar Centre, Moana Pool.

Gymnastics Open Day on Children's Day. When: Sunday 7 March 10.30am - 12.30pm. Where: Southern Gymnastics Academy, 256b Vogel Street, Dunedin. Three 40 minute sessions. Active, fun and free!!

After School care in the CBD: We pick up your child and take them back to Chipmunks where we have a dedicated after school floor. They have afternoon tea, supervised home work time and heaps of fun both in the afterschool area and the playground. We are open until 6pm for easy after work pick up, close to work no rushing to the suburbs in peak traffic. OSCAR approved and WINZ subsidies.

Children’s Choir: The University of Otago College of Education is starting a children’s choir in the music suite of the College on Thursday 25 February at 4pm. The choir is for children aged 7 to 13 years. Cost $115 per child for the year. Contact Carole Randall 479 4243.

Seasons After School Programme: 9 week programme for children aged 5-12 years experiencing grief and loss through separation or divorce, death of a family member or other major change in their life. Contact Christine James 454 5852 or 027 4489690.

Oncology Day Unit Fundraising Day: Sunday 28 February 11am-4pm at the Model Train Club, Kettle Park, St Kilda. Bouncy castle, sausage
sizzle, raffles, ride on model trains, boats and cars.

Dunedin BMX Club: is hosting the South Island Titles, this weekend (27-28 February) There are 140 riders competing over the weekend. So come along and have a look at some awesome racing. Racing starts at 11am on Saturday and 9am on Sunday at Forrester Park, North East Valley.

Otago Hockey Under 13 Girls Training Camps: for Y5 & Y6 girls interested in playing and want to improve their skills. Saturday 6 March and Sunday 14 and 21 March from 9am to 12pm at the hockey turf, Harbour Tce. Contact Gerry O’Connell 021 2244550.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Newsletter 16 February 2010

16 February 2010 Term 1 Week 3 10/3

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Board of Trustees
The Trustees held their first meeting of the year last night and worked through a full agenda. Of particular importance was how the Board will respond to the implementation of the National Standards.

The Trustees acknowledge they have a legal responsibility to implement the policy but are unanimous in their wish that the standards will not undermine the successful practices already in place.

The Trustees also discussed the upcoming Board Elections. Any parent who wishes to know more about what the role of a Trustee entails should contact a sitting Trustee.

Special Visitors
Today we welcomed 57 Malaysian teacher trainees to Dunedin. The school has a large and visible Malaysian community and it was appropriate that the welcome was held here.

The children, parents and staff welcomed the visitors with mihi and waiata and these were replied to in kind. Then the children showed these aspiring teachers around the school. What great ambassadors our children are. I doubt the recently arrived
Malaysian trainees will forget such a warm welcome!

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


Teacher/Parent/Child Goal Setting
Notices have been sent home to book times for the goal setting interviews next week on Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 February. Please return the interview schedules to school by tomorrow. Anyone who has not returned their form will be slotted into free time spaces.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders for Issue 1 with money need to be in to the office by tomorrow Wednesday 17 February.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall on Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 2 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Update Contact Details
Contact details changes need to be returned to the office as soon as possible please.

Tadpoles
Thanks to those people who have provided tadpoles.

Cross Country
The whole school cross country will be held on Wednesday 24 February between 12.45-2.45pm at Chingford Park. Postponement date is Thursday 25 February.

Road Patrol
There is only one vacancy left on Monday afternoon. If you are able to assist at this time (3.oo-3.15pm) please let Mrs Staynes or the office know.

School Activity Donation
Thank you to all those families who have paid the school activity donation for either the whole year or for T1 at least. The donation for 2010 is: Senior School $85, or $21.50 per term; Junior School $75 or $19.00 per term. The family discount donation for a 2 child family is $130, or $32.50 per term; and a 3 child family is $160, or $40.00 per term. The School continues to be happy for payment to be made in full at the start of the year, termly, or by arrangement with the school office. If you would like to set up an automatic payment please contact the office. Payment for Term 1 at least should be made as soon as possible please.

A receipt will be issued and can be used with the donations part of your tax return.

Smart Food School Lunches
Please note the change in prices for this year - $2.50 or $3.50 for a larger lunch. Smart Food lunches will be available Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

BOT Elections
The triennial Board of Trustees elections will be held this year on Friday 7 May. School staff and parents elect boards every three years. All parents of students enrolled in a state school can and should vote in the elections for parent representatives. Nominations are now being called for. There are 5 parent representative positions on the Board as well as the principal and a staff representative. Some of our long serving trustees have indicated that they will stand down at the next elections. Trustees are parents, caregivers and people from the wider community. If you are interested in becoming a school trustee please contact the office, a board member or the principal.

PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
The first meeting for this year will be held today Tuesday 16th of February at 3.15pm. We would like to invite anyone who is interested to come along. If you have children with you, they can either play outside or come in and listen in.


2010 Term Dates
Term 1 Tuesday 2 February Thursday 1 April
Term 2 Monday 19 April Friday 2 July
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Statutory Holidays Within the School Term
Otago Anniversary Monday 22 March
Queen’s Birthday Monday 7 June
Labour Day Monday 25 October


Dates to Note
February
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Scholastic Book Clubs orders close
17 Bikes for Fun
19 Wide Horizons Trip R3
23/24/25 3 Way Conferencing goal setting
24 School Cross Country 12.30pm
25 Postponement day Cross Country
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.40pm

March
5 Wide Horizons Trip R5
11 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.40pm
15 BOT Meeting 6pm
18 Fortune Theatre Show 10am-12.30pm
19 Wide Horizons Trip R2
22 Otago Anniversary Day Holiday
25 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.40pm

April
1 Last Day of Term 1
19 Term 2 begins
20 Swimming Block Begins

Community News
Females in Football Fun Football Festival: to be held at the Oval on Wednesday 17 February from 5.30-7.30pm. Fun games, prizes and
giveaways.

Barnardos Parenting Programme: Conscious Parenting: Next course commences on 24th February. A six week programme that strengthens relationships through communication, self-awareness and strategies for positive parents. Week 1Consciously Parenting; Week 2 Understanding Behaviour; Week 3 Positive Attention; Week 4 Structure; Week 5 Communication; Week 6 Play/Celebrating. Enquiries to: Barnardos Ph 466 3075 otago.amu@barnardos.org.nz

Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free bagpipe beginners class beginning Wednesday 24 February 5.30pm, Free snare drumming beginners classes begin Tuesday 23 February at 5.30pm, Tenor drumming beginners classes begin on Thursday 25 February at 5.30pm. To enrol or for more details contact Victoria 489 1650 or go to www.ospd.org.nz

After-School African Drumming Lessons: with David GRACE from Songbong at DNI on Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:40pm. Instruments supplied. Starting 17th Feb. Year 6 only. Contact David at 473 6488 or drums@songbong.co.nz for more info.
Rotary Park School Junior Duathlon: for children aged 4-13 Saturday 28 February. Entry forms available from www.rotarypark.school.nz, Edgar Centre, Moana Pool.

Port Chalmers Swim Club Junior ‘Try’athlon: Tuesday 23 February 2010(cancellation date 25 February). Entry forms available from NEVNS, Moana Pool, Port Chalmers Pool or contact Anne Marshall 4728323.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Newsletter 9 February 2010

9 February 2010 Term 1 Week 2 10/2

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

National Standards
There is a meeting tonight concerning National Standards at Macandrew Intermediate at 7pm.
Educationalist Lester Flockton will discuss “Why Parents Should Be Worried”. A panel question and answer session will follow. Tea and coffee will be supplied.

The NZEI have organised a bus tour to travel throughout the country warning people about the dangers of National Standards. The bus will visit NEV Normal tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3pm. We invite members of the school community to talk to those involved.

There is a petition calling for a trial of National Standards in the office if you wish to sign.

Parents Meeting Room
The BOT has established a parents/caregiver meeting/resource room in the kitchen of the hall. Parents are welcome to use this area for socialising or getting information about various social services. Tea and coffee are available. Many thanks to Jesseme Jones who has been instrumental in creating this area and the BOT for funding it.

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

Welcome
A warm welcome to North East Valley Normal School to Han Byeul, from Korea, who has started in R3. We welcome her family to our school community.

Newsletter Sponsors
WE wish to acknowledge all of the sponsors who help pay for the cost of our newsletter. Their advertisements are on the back of the newsletter. Please support those who support us.

Wanted: Tadpoles
Room 11 would like 3 or 4 tadpoles if anyone has a few to spare or knows where to get them.

Sun Hats ‘No Hat No Play!’
Named sun hats must be brought to school. The wearing of sun hats is compulsory for all children when outside during T1 & T4. Children without sun hats will sit in the shade during break times. Sunhats can be purchased from the School Office for $12.00.

School Activity Donation
School activity donations for 2010 are: Senior School $85, or $21.50 per term; Junior School $75 or $19.00 per term. The family discount donation for a 2 child family is $130, or $32.50 per term; and a 3 child family is $160, or $40.00 per term. The activity donation is requested for extra curricular activities such as trips to museum & art gallery, bus transport to & from school swimming, performances by various groups at school. This donation is of high value and is one of the lowest in the country. All children benefit from these extra activities and prompt payment will be appreciated. The School continues to be happy for payment to be made in full at the start of the year, termly, or by arrangement with the School Office.

A receipt will be issued and can be used with the donations part of your tax return.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches will be available Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. Please note the change in prices for this year - $2.50; or $3.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders for Issue 1 with money need to be in to the office by Wednesday 17 February.

Road Patrol
Many thanks to all those parents/caregivers who have offered to assist with road patrol. There is only one vacancy left on Friday afternoon. If you are able to assist at this time (3.oo-3.15pm) please let Mrs Staynes or the office know.

Advance Notice
During the week of 22 February the 3 way teacher/child/parent conference will be held to discuss goals for your child this year. Further information on dates and times will be sent home shortly.

Update Contact Details
Contact details have been included with this
newsletter for updating. Please make any changes and return to the office as soon as possible please.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall on Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 3 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

BOT Elections
The triennial Board of Trustees elections will be held this year on Friday 7 May. School staff and parents elect boards every three years. All parents of students enrolled in a state school can and should vote in the elections for parent representatives. Nominations are now being called for. There are 5 parent representative positions on the Board as well as the principal and a staff representative. Some of our long serving trustees have indicated that they will stand down at the next elections. Trustees are parents, caregivers and people from the wider community. If you are interested in becoming a school trustee please contact the office, a board member or the principal.


PTA News
The members of the PTA would like to welcome everyone to 2010. We hope that you all had a lovely holiday and are enjoying your time at school so far. Isn’t this weather we are having great! Long may it continue.

Next PTA Meeting
The first meeting for this year will be held next Tuesday 16th of February at 3.15pm. We would like to invite anyone who is interested to come along. If you have children with you, they can either play outside or come in and
listen in. The PTA is a great way to meet other parents and caregivers who are interested in raising and
distributing funds for the benefit of the children at this school. We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday.

2010 Term Dates
Term 1 Tuesday 2 February Thursday 1 April
Term 2 Monday 19 April Friday 2 July
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Statutory Holidays Within the School Term
Otago Anniversary Monday 22 March
Queen’s Birthday Monday 7 June
Labour Day Monday 25 October


A fridge magnet, donated by the PTA, with the 2010 term dates are available from the Office if you did not receive one.

Dates to Note
February
9 EOTC trips for junior and senior school
11 Rainbow class 1.15-2.40pm
15 BOT Meeting 6pm
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Scholastic Book Clubs orders close
17 Bikes for Fun
22-23 3 Way Conferencing goal setting
23 School Cross Country
25 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.40pm


2010 Term Dates

Females in Football Fun Football Festival: to be held at the Oval on Wednesday 17 February from 5.30-7.30pm. Fun games, prizes and
giveaways..

Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free bagpipe beginners class beginning Wednesday 24 February 5.30pm, Free snare drumming beginners classes begin Tuesday 23 February at 5.30pm, Tenor drumming beginners classes begin on Thursday 25 February at 5.30pm. To enrol or for more details contact Victoria 489 1650 or go to www.ospd.org.nz

Presbyterian Support Otago: need part time and relief carers to help support older people living in their own homes. Full driver’s license required. Contact Kathy Clarke 466 4714

Valley OSCAR Afterschool Programme: has places available in it's after school programme for 2010. We are open from 3pm until 5:30 and are based at the NEV Baptist Church Hall, 270 North Road. WINZ Subsidies are available. For more information contact Janette at the church office 4763 943 or email:
valleyoscar@gmailcom

Catholic Social Services: Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses: Day & evening courses: - Game On-dads/Parent Support Group-mums. Register now for 2010 0-6 years, 6-12 years, Teenage, 6 sessions; cost negotiable. Contact ph 4773403 sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz www.cathsocialservices.org.nz

After-School African Drumming Lessons: with David GRACE from Songbong at DNI on Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:40pm. Instruments supplied. Starting 17th Feb. Year 6 only. Contact David at 473 6488 or drums@songbong.co.nz for more info.

Port Chalmers Swim Club Junior ‘Try’athlon: Tuesday 23 February 2010 (cancellation date 25 February). Entry forms available from NEVNS, Moana Pool, Port Chalmers Pool or contact Anne Marshall 4728323.

4th Otago Southland Battalion Group 150th Celebrations Open Day: Extensive display of military equipment and vehicles on Friday 26 February at Kensington Army Hall, Bridgman Street from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Entry by gold coin donation.

St Paul’s Cathedral Choristers: invite children aged 7-11 years to join. No previous musical education is necessary. Instruction is given in singing, music reading and theory. Contact David Burchell on 477 2336.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Newsletter 2 February 2010

2 February 2010 Term 1 Week 1 10/1

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcome to all children and families to the new school year. I can’t believe as I get older how time zooms by - we are already ten years into the new millennium!

We live in a quickly changing world - no sooner do we become familiar with a new cellphone and it is replaced with a better model; flat screen TVs have to be HD now; what is fashionable last year is now on the sale rack.

It is a good time to remember that schooling is not about what is fashionable but what is enduring. Our aim is not just to teach children ‘stuff’ but to tune their minds to the learning process. One way of ensuring success in this process is to always work with the parents closely. So I urge parents to get to know the teachers. Never be afraid to ask them about your child’s progress.

Best wishes for a great 2010!

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

Welcome
A warm welcome to North East Valley Normal School to Georgia who has started in R3. We welcome her family to our school community.

Behaviour Guidelines
The School Behaviour Guidelines are included with the Newsletter for parents/caregivers to read with your child/ren. These guidelines also form the basis of the class contracts the teachers will be discussing with the children at this time of the year.

Sun Hats ‘No Hat No Play!’
Named sun hats must be brought to school. The wearing of sun hats is compulsory for all children when outside during T1 & T4. Children without sun hats will sit in the shade during break times. Sunhats can be purchased from the School Office for $12.0.

School Activity Donation
School activity donations for 2010 are: Senior School $85, or $21.50 per term; Junior School $75 or $19.00 per term. The family discount donation for a 2 child family is $130, or $32.50 per term; and a 3 child family is $160, or $40.00 per term. The activity donation is requested for extra curricular activities such as trips to museum & art gallery, bus transport to & from school swimming, performances by various groups at school. This donation is of high value and is one of the lowest in the country. All children benefit from these extra activities and prompt payment will be appreciated. The School continues to be happy for payment to be made in full at the start of the year, termly, or by arrangement with the School Office.

A receipt will be issued and can be used with the donations part of your tax return.

School Newsletter, Website and Blogs
The school will continue this year with the use of the school website for publishing the newsletter and blogs giving updates of happenings in the school and in individual classrooms. Photos of children and their first names will be used. If you do not want your child’s name or image to be used please let us know.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches will be available from Monday 8 February 2010 on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $2 or $3 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 1 have been sent home today.
Orders with money need to be in to the office by Wednesday 17 February.

Road Patrol
If you are able to assist with supervising the road patrollers before or after school for 15-20 minutes please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office. Teachers really appreciate this help as it is difficult to leave the classroom before school and at 3pm. Many parents/caregivers like to speak to the class teacher at this time and the children often need this time with the teacher.

Road Safety & Parking Around the School
When walking children to or from school please actively use the patrolled crossing to get children across North Road. The instruction is to wait for the second whistle and the barrier arms to go out across the road before stepping off the footpath. This is teaching children safe road crossing skills.

There is currently a campaign encouraging motorists to drive slowly around school zones, which is being monitored by the Police. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by 4km/hour will be ticketed. In the interests of the children’s safety please do not park in the School grounds during school hours. Would parents who pick up children from the Longworth Street entrance please not park in the residents’ driveways or on the yellow no parking areas.

Advance Notice
During the week of 22 February the 3 way teacher/child/parent conference will be held to discuss goals for your child this year. Further information on dates and times will be sent home shortly.

Update Contact Details
Please let the office know if you have changed your landline or mobile numbers and you emergency contact names and numbers.

2010 Term Dates
Term 1 Tuesday 2 February Thursday 1 April
Term 2 Monday 19 April Friday 2 July
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Statutory Holidays Within the School Term
Otago Anniversary Monday 22 March
Queen’s Birthday Monday 7 June
Labour Day Monday 25 October

School Hours
School opens 8.30am Classes start 9.00am
Morning break 10.40-11am Lunch break12.30-1.30pm
School ends 3.00pm Office closes 3.30pm

A fridge magnet, donated by the PTA, with the 2010 term dates are available from the Office if you did not receive one.

Dates to Note
February
8 Vision & Hearing Testing
15 BOT Meeting 6pm
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Scholastic Book Clubs orders close
17 Bikes for Fun
22-23 3 Way Conferencing goal setting
23 School Cross Country

Community News
Montessori @ the Gardens: Short and long day enrolments options available. Opening hours 8.30am-4pm. $60 enrolment fee waiver and 50% fees for 3 and 4 year olds till the end of February 2010. Enrolment packs available at 5 Chambers St or ring 473 7630.

Chipmunks After School Care: Children are picked up from school, and taken back to Chipmunks. We are open until 6pm and are OSCAR approved and WINZ funded. Phone: 03 477 6762.

Port Chalmers Swim Club Junior ‘Try’athlon: Tuesday 23 February 2010 (cancellation date 25 February). Entry forms available from NEVNS, Moana Pool, Port Chalmers Pool or contact Anne Marshall 4728323.

MA-FI Arts After School Programme: Children’s art classes in drawing, design, painting, sculpture, print-making,pottery, mask making. At King Edward Court. : Open: Monday-Friday 3:00-6:15pm, Sat. 9:00am-12:00 Noon & 2:00-5:00pm Fees: $20 for 2hrs &/or up to 3hrs. Contact Matthew or Fiona 477 6112, email ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz or www.ma-fiarts.co.nz

Sharlotte’s School of Arts: Vacancies available for students in piano, flute and speech and drama. Contact Sharlotte McKenzie 0274848206.
4th Otago Southland Battalion Group 150th Celebrations Open Day: Extensive display of military equipment and vehicles on Friday 26 February at Kensington Army Hall, Bridgman Street from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Entry by gold coin donation.

Southern Gymnastic Academy:
Gymnastics is a fantastic sport for anyone who loves to jump, swing, run and spin. Children can build strength, flexibility and confidence at gymnastics as well as developing skills that are fundamental to all sports. Classes to suit everyone - Sportgym on Monday and Fridays for school age children, classes for under 5s on Thursday and Saturdays, tumbling on Fridays and competitive classes for boys and girls throughout the week. Contact us by phone on 4775885 or email on
dunedin@southerngymnastics.co.nz website www.southerngymnastics.co.nz for more information.

Northern Gymnastic Club: Fun and affordable gymnastics and trampoline classes at a recreational or competitive level for girls and boys. Open Days: 2-4p.m.Sunday 7th February, 3-5p.m. Sunday 14th February. Burt Hall, King Edward Court (car park entrance off Tennyson St). Contact us: Erin ph. 477 1410, Alison ph. 453 6065, northerngym@gmail.com