Newsletter 9 March 2010

09 March 2010 Term 1 Week 6 10/6

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Recent Proposed DHB Plans
I was dismayed to see the DHB plan to cut spending to the elderly. In the space of only 2 weeks we have heard that home help for those living independently may be halved while there may also be a stand down of 6 months for entry into rest homes.

A number of families rely on caregiver work in the Valley. These DHB changes will undoubtedly have an affect on those families.

These changes also have the potential to lower the quality of life for the elderly in our community.

I reckon the quality of services provided the old and the young are a sign of whether or not we are a caring society. If we short change the young or the old, we are short changing the most vulnerable in our society.

We should always stand up for the vulnerable - if we don’t what message are we giving our children about how to be caring citizens?

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


Walk n Wheel Week
Congratulations to all the children (and parents/caregivers) who participated in the Walk n Wheel week. On Wednesday 63 children walked, 8 children biked, and 25 children skated or scooted to school.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall on Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 11 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Rainbow Class
The transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 11 March from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Road Patrol
Can you help with road patrol on Monday afternoons for 15-20 minutes? Please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are be available Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. Standard size $2.50; larger lunch $3.50. Orders and money need to be into the office by 9am.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 2 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 24 March. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Touch Results
The touch team had a good win against Concord on Thursday - 11 tries to 2. Jorja and Jack B were named players of the day.

Flippaball Results
The senior team drew 4 all with George Street on Sunday, while the junior team lost 0 to 10 goals to East Taieri.

Congratulations to all the children who participated.

Sporting Success
Congratulations to Cameron Gascoyne who has been selected for the Dunedin Metro Under 11 Cricket Team.

PTA News
Easter Raffle
Thank you to all those that have donated items for the Easter Raffle – the more donations we get; the bigger the prizes can be! Donations can be left in the box in the office up until Wednesday March 24th. The draw will take place on Tuesday March 30th. Tickets cost $1 each.

Spring Bulb Fundraiser
We have been told that there have been problems with some of the varieties shown in the 2010 Catalogue.
Code 156 Daffodil Killymoon (white) will be replaced with Maude – Delicate ruffled cup in Spanish white on pure white; a large NZ bred bloom..
Code 478 Crocus Zwanenberg will be replaced with Sunkist – A great little deep golden gem; the brightest crocus.
Code 530 Lachenalia Quadricolour will be replaced with Namaqua – Gold with orange/red tips OR Rosabeth – Warm red with cream to green tips.
Code 502 Allium Spaerocephalon will be replace with Purple Sensation – A beautiful wide, pleasantly fragrant globe of tightly packed rich purple florets. 2009 Bulb of the Year.

Orders for this and the RoadWorks jackets need to be into the office by Friday 26th of March. Please make any cheques payable to North East Valley Normal PTA.

Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will include the AGM. It will be held on Tuesday 23 March 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

March
11 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.40pm
11 Road Patrol Training 1.30-2.30pm
15 BOT Meeting 6pm
16 Junior Syndicate trip to Lindsay Creek
18 Fortune Theatre Show 10am-12.30pm
19 Wide Horizons Trip R2
22 Otago Anniversary Day Holiday
23 PTA Meeting & AGM 3.15pm
25 Rhythm Interactive Drumming Group
25 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.40pm

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

May
3 BOT Meeting 6pm
7 Board of Trustees Election

Community News
Alhambra Union Junior Rugby Club: Registration day for U7s-U13s on Wednesday 10 March 4-6pm at North Ground. $45 per child or $75 per family. Receive a free rugby ball when you register. Contact Jennenne 473 8986.

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy: After school classes during term time. Help you child gain confidence and self esteem in a safe and fun
environment. International programme, fully qualified teachers Contact Helen on 465 8412 or www.helenogrady.co.nz

Need Help to Get Active?: Fun filled morning of activities with Sport Otago, the Green Prescription and the Servants Health Centre on Wednesday 24 March at 9.45am at Family Work Presbyterian Support Otago, 047 Moray Pl. Contact Marilyn or Trish to register on 477 7116.

Harbour Junior Rugby Club: invites you to register for the season on Wednesday 10th March 4-6pm or Saturday 13th March 3-5pm at the Watson Park clubrooms in Port Chalmers. Subs $35 individual$60 family. Contact Peta Hill Ph 482 1022 or 027 2699799

Otago Cricket School Holiday Programme: for boys and girls aged 5-12years at the Edgar Centre. Skill development sessions on batting, bowling and fielding, fun games and prizes to be won. Camp 1 13 & 14 April and Camp 2 15 & 16 April: 5-8 years old 9am to 12pm, 9-12 years old 2-5pm. Cost $40 for 2 days.To register contact Raylene on 477 9056 or raylene@otago cricket.co.nz

Southern Gymnastic Academy Easter Holiday Programme: Wednesday 7, Thursday 8, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 14 April from 9.30-10.30am or 11.30am-1.oopm. Cost $7 per session or $20 for all 4 sessions. To register contact 477 5855 or dunedin@southerngymnastics.co.nz

Dunedin Children’s Library 100th Birthday Party: Come and celebrate, meet local children’s authors and illustrators, magician and musicians. Saturday 13 March 11am-4.00pm, Ground Floor, City Library.

Girl Guide Biscuits Orders: Orders are being taken at the office for Plain biscuits: $3 per packet or $45 per carton; Choc biscuits: $3.50 per packet or $63 per carton; Mini biscuits: $3.50 per packet or $56 per carton.

Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: Farewell for Nikki Hosking 15 March at Mannequin. Drinks 6.30pm, meal 7.30pm. Contact 0272322855 or call into kindergarten to sign a card.