Newsletter 30 March 2010

30 March 2010 Term 1 Week 9 10/9

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

Our school swimming block commences during the first week of Term 2. The timetable is listed below. Jill Clarke and her instructors will be teaching the children. We have noticed a marked improvement in the children’s swimming following tuition with the professional coaches. We are grateful for the subsidy we are receiving from the DCC and Sport Otago towards the cost of professional tuition.

On behalf of the staff I would like to wish all our school families a happy Easter and a restful and safe school holidays.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.


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

Swimming Timetable Term 2 2010
The swimming timetable is listed below. Swimming will commence on Wednesday 21 April for 8 school days until Friday 30 April.

Room Swimming Time Bus Leaves School Bus Leaves DNI
5 9.15-9.45am 9.00am 9.10am
3 9.45-10.15am 9.30am 9.55am
2 10.15-10.45am 10.00am 10.25am
8 10.45-11.15am 10.30am 10.55am
10 11.15-11.45am 11.00am 11.25am
11 11.45am-12.15pm 11.30am 12.00pm
12.30pm

Children need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. If your child is unable to swim for any reason, please send a note to the classroom teacher. All children are expected to attend sessions, as swimming is part of the curriculum.

Parent help would be very much appreciated,
particularly with the younger junior children to help with drying and dressing quickly afterwards in readiness for catching the bus. Offers of parent help can be made to your child’s teacher.

If the School Activity Donation has not been paid for Terms 1 & 2, the cost of the swimming block is $20.00 per child which includes the cost of pool hire and the bus.

Assembly
There is no assembly this week.

Flippaball Results
The senior team had a good win 10 goals to 4 on Sunday. Jack O and Briana were the players of the day. The junior team lost 2 goals to 4. Jordan was the player of the day.

Touch Results
The touch team drew 5 all with Kaikorai Green last Thursday. Well done!

Notices have been sent home with children who have outstanding fees due for both Flippaball and touch. Please make payment as soon as possible.

Sports Awards
Congratulations go to Hamish McKinlay who received the ‘Best Batsman’ award for his team at the NEV Junior Cricket Club prize giving at the weekend.

Cameron Gascoyne was awarded the ‘Best Wicket Taker’ for his team at the Green Island Junior Cricket Club prize giving.

Well done to both boys!

School Holidays
Please be vigilant over the school holidays if you are around the school area and notice any suspicious behaviour. Contact the Police or ring Chubb Security ph 479 6367. The contractors will be working in the school over the holiday period painting the Harley Block and structural strengthening in the Senior Block.

Board of Trustees Election 2010
Nominations are invited for the election of 5 parent representatives to the board of trustees. A nomination form and a copy of this notice has been posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at noon on Friday 23 April and may be accompanied by a candidate’s statement.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

The poll closes at noon on Friday 7 May 2010.

Sara Lindsay
Returning Officer

Easter Raffle Results
The Easter raffle was drawn this morning. Congratulations to all the prize winners and thanks to all those people who supported the raffle.
1st Prize: Emme Charters
2nd Prize: Rebecca Kirby
3rd Prize: Shayden Mercer
4th Prize: Dan Baker
5th Prize: Amber Hannah
6th Prize: Cath Windle


PTA News
Easter Raffle
What a huge success this years Easter Raffle has been. Thank you to all those who donated items for the prizes and both sold and bought tickets. We have managed to raise over $600 dollars! Some of this money has been used already to buy a Worm Farm for Rooms 2 and 3; a new C.D player for Rooms 2 and 5; and to replace the squab on Room 3’s sofa. The prize draw will take place this Tuesday and winners will be notified after this.

Fundraising in Term 2
Fundraising for next term will include: Jack’n’Jill Portraits; selling Marlow Pies and Fruit and Vegetables from Peirce’s Orchard. Details on all of these fundraisers will follow soon.

The PTA would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday!

Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday April 20th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.

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


Dates to Note
April
1 Last Day of Term 1
19 Term 2 begins
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Swimming block Begins
30 Swimming block Ends

May
3 BOT Meeting 6pm
7 Board of Trustees Election

Community News
Orokonui Easter Eggstravanganza: Children’s activities for the school holidays: treasure trail with scavenger hunt, create your own backyard sanctuary, plus special activities from April 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 16 includes test the nest, bird masks, check out the chicks.

Valley OSCAR Holiday Programme: happening 12th - 14th April 8:30 - 5:30 pm. Trips include a visit to the SPCA and the Gas works museum. $30 a day or $25 for a subsequent child from the same family. WINZ subsidies available. For more information contact Janette 473 9413.

Chipmunks: Holiday Programme: Come join the fun in a warm and safe environment. Full and part time positions available. Heaps of fun both within Chipmunks and trips out and about .Open from 8am until 6pm. OSCAR approves and WINZ subsidies available for qualifying families.

North East Valley Community Development Project: invites all neighbours to the Autumn community potluck dinner on Tuesday 30th March from 6:30pm at the Baptist hall (270 North Rd). This is a fun and casual opportunity to meet new friends and see familiar faces in a social setting. All welcome.

Gnaughty Gnomes Galore at Glenfalloch Woodland Garden: Discover naughty gnomes hiding in the beautiful woodland garden. Dress up as a Gnaughty Gnome or a Fabulous Fairy and armed with your gnoming map, use the clues to find the Gnaughty gnomes hidden at various points. Note down the gnomes secret names and be rewarded with an Easter chocolate treat! 12.30 pm – 3pm Monday 12th April till Friday 16th April 430 Portobello Road. Entry: Gold coin
donation. Ph: (03) 476-1775