26 May 2010 Term 2 Week 6 10/15
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
School Closure
Many thanks to all parents for the speedy response to the news the school needed to close yesterday.
The problem was that the drainage system could not cope with the extra rain water and the inability of the school sewer to drain into the over stretched street drains. The DCC have been here today and all looks good.
The evacuation of children took nearly 2½hours. Some parents and their back-up people were unable to be contacted. This is a good time to review and update these contacts.
It is important that we have two emergency contact people who live close to the school and who have the availability to collect children. Perhaps one emergency contact could be another school parent. Please pop into the office and check your details with Sara and update if necessary.
Marae Visit
We are off to Puke Te Raki Marae in Karitane next Thursday. Parents are very welcome to accompany us but need to book a seat on the bus before this Friday. Please let Sara know if you wish to travel with us.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Rainbow Class
Rainbow Class will be held this Thursday 27 June from 1.15 to 2.45pm in the new entrant class. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this transition to school class please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Missing Readers
The junior classes are missing a number of junior readers from orange to gold level. These readers are bought as a set of four for group reading activities, but many of the sets are down to only 2 books. Please could you have a good look at home and
return any school books. Thank you.
Enrolment Permissions Form
There are still a number of permission forms to be returned to school. If you have mislaid your child’s form there are spares at the office.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 3 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available 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 for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is: 2 cheese rolls for $1.50. Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo. Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.
Sports Results
Our netball team played Andersons Bay School at the Edgar Centre last Tuesday and lost 13 goals to 4. But their second half performance was very good! Yesterday our team played a very good St Clair team and lost 26 goals to 2. L
Queen's Birthday
School will be closed on Monday 7 June for Queen’s Birthday public holiday.
Snow/Wintry Conditions
On especially wintery mornings please remember to check radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.
If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz . Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426.
Please take a note of these details. Contact numbers are also on the school’s fridge magnet.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 4 will be sent home shortly. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 16 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
2010 Term Dates
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
May
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
June
3 Marae Visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R3
7 Queen’s Birthday holiday
9 & 10 Dog Safety all classes
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Extra Spelling Quiz
16 Scholastic NZ Issue 4 closes
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
July
2 Last day of Term 2
PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
By now each family should have a fruit and veg. order form for placing orders for apples, pears and pumpkins. Orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 10th June. Produce will be delivered to the school on Thursday 17th June and can be collected after 3pm.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held today Tuesday 15 June at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
Bedtime and Sleeping
Children need a good night’s sleep so that they have enough energy for the next days activities. Sleep is important for our brains as well as our bodies. Children cannot fight colds and viruses when they are tired.
Children may not be a good judge of how much sleep they need, as they may not recognise they are tired. Children of primary school age may require 11 or 12 hours sleep. Suggested bedtimes for 5 to 11 year olds are 7 pm to 8.30 pm. Generally 12 year olds need only 10 hours. A good bedtime routine will help.
If parents are having difficulty with the children’s bedtime routines they can discuss these with the local public health nurse or Plunket nurse.
The NEVN Public Health Nurse is: Julie Buxton.
Contact details: Phone 4769853. Cell 0273322784.
Community News
String Star Kids Workshops: Celebrate Puaka/Matariki with professional story tellers Kaitrin McMullan who will tell her stories and teach string games. Held at the Otago Settlers Museum every Sunday from 16 May to 6 June 10-11am. Suitable for children 7 and over. Free!.
Chipmunks Dunedin: Before school care starting term 3 open from 7.30 am. We take your children to school. Find that car park and get to work on time . Don’t leave the children standing out in the rain and cold. They can bring their breakfast too. Secure your place know numbers are limited approved for WINZ subsidies. Discount available if attending After school care also. Phone: 03 477 6762
Fold the Valley Voice: your community newsletter! Next Folding Guild on Friday 28th May from 9am at the community centre 248 North Road. Come for an hour or more. All welcome. Delicious baking!
Anglican Family Care: Caregivers wanted to provide short term and respite care for children and young people aged 0-16 years who need time out from their home situations. Quality training and support provided. Remuneration by way of a board payment. Contact Ginny Ravell 477 0801.
Southern Gymnastic Academy School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-11 years on 6. 8. 13 and 15 July 9-10.30am or 11.30am to 1pm. Cost $7.50 per session or $20 for all 4. Contact 477 5855 or email dunedin@southerngymnastics.co.nz
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Newsletter 18 May 2010
18 May 2010 Term 2 Week 5 0/14
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
College Teachers
Usually the University send us post graduate college teachers to work alongside our teachers.
Lately we have had first year teachers in the school, 2 to each classroom.
I often think how lucky we are to have the college teachers working at school - it means another set of helping hands in the classrooms. It also means a fresher face in front of the children. It is so nice to see a group of keen and energetic young people interacting with our children. They complement our experienced and wise teaching staff.
We were especially proud to host two former pupils, Brittany Wright and Willow Duffy, in this last group of trainees. They will make wonderful teachers and are an inspiration to our pupils and a credit to their families, the Valley and their teachers.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
Welcome back to our graduate college students who are with us in all classes on
Mondays and Tuesdays.
Missing Readers
The junior classes are missing a number of junior readers from orange to gold level. These readers are bought as a set of four for group reading activities, but many of the sets are down to only 2 books. Please could you have a good look at home and
return any school books. Thank you.
Enrolment Permissions Form
There are still a number of permission forms to be returned to school. If you have mislaid your child’s form there are spares at the office.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Advance Notice
In 2011 NEV Normal celebrates its 160th birthday. A family picnic day is planned in April 2011 to celebrate with old fashioned dress ups, games and activities. Further details to follow.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available 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 for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is:1 slice of pizza and a sausage roll for $1.50. Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo. Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.
Sports Results
Our netball team played Sacred Heart School at the Edgar Centre last Tuesday and won 7 goals to 6. Well done!!
He Panui
Establishment of a Bi-lingual Class
The Whanau of NEV Normal School has been on a journey for the last 18 months looking at ways to better provide a Te Reo Maori option at our school. Part of this journey has included hui with Paulette and Komene. Two of our Whanau visited a successful 3 class bi-lingual unit at St Albans School in Christchurch.
As a consequence of this discernment process the Whanau of NEV Normal School plan to establish a bi-lingual Te Reo Maori/English class at the school.
The Whanau have an experienced senior teacher lined up for this position. The school has identified a classroom for the unit and is fully committed to this project.
The kaupapa of the class is currently being developed but will be based on the successful and long established St Albans School, Christchurch model.
The Whanau need at least 14 tamariki to make the class viable and therefore seek expressions of interest from parents of primary aged children who may wish to enrol their child in this class.
The start date of this class is dependent upon the response to this panui but could be as early as Term 4 2010.
The establishment of this class is not in competition to the Kura o Otepoti and it is hoped our involvement in the One Day School will continue.
Please contact the school office to lodge your interest in this exciting proposal.
Phone 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz
or one of the following:
J McKenzie, Tumuaki
M Kewene-Edwards, Senior Teacher
Paia Taani, Parent, 473 1655
Moira Crossman, Parent, 473 9396
2010 Term Dates
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
May
18 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Wide Horizons Trip R5
24 BOT Meeting 6pm
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
June
3 Marae Visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R3
7 Queen’s Birthday holiday
9 & 10 Dog Safety all classes
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
16 Extra Spelling Quiz
PTA News
Jack’n’Jill Portraits
The viewing day for the portraits is this Thursday 20th May in the Parents Room or Hall. All those who had photos taken should have an appointment time to view their portrait. If you do not have a time, or, have
forgotten your time – please contact Paula on 473 7746. Portraits must be collected by the correct people. They cannot be left in the office or collected by a friend. Any portraits not collected on Thursday will go back to the Jack’n’Jill offices.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held today Tuesday May 18th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
COUGHING AND SNEEZING
Did you know that viruses travel about 6 metres when you sneeze, and 3 metres when you cough! These days, as one-way of preventing the spread of viruses, we are teaching children to cough and sneeze into their elbows or alternatively to cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away. This is a good practice to get into as well as cleaning hands after every time you cough or sneeze.
The NEVN Public Health Nurse is: Julie Buxton.
Contact details: Phone 4769853. Cell 0273322784.
Community News
String Star Kids Workshops: Celebrate Puaka/Matariki with professional story tellers Kaitrin McMullan who will tell her stories and teach string games. Held at the Otago Settlers Museum every Sunday from 16 May to 6 June 10-11am. Suitable for children 7 and over. Free!.
Badminton Otago Friday Night Badminton: at the Angus Badminton Centre, Victoria Road, St Kilda. Games, activities, coaching and match play from 5-6.30pm for 7-12 year old children. Cost $4 per person per night. Contact Jeff Elliotte 455 5603 or email dev-badmintonotago.org.nz
Barnardos Parenting Programmes: Parenting Through Separation - 2 sessions held monthly to help parents focus on the needs of their children through separation and make the best parenting arrangements; Conscious Parenting commencing 19 May - a 6 week programme that strengthens relationships through communication, self awareness and strategies for positive parenting. Contact 466 3075 or email otago.amu@barnardos.org.nz
Rugby World Cup Webb Ellis Trophy: in Dunedin on Friday 21 May at the Public Art Gallery foyer from 6:30am - 9:00am. Join TVNZ Breakfast weather guy Tamati Coffey as he broadcasts live from the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Come along dressed as your 'second favourite' team and you could win one of two Venue Pool Packs to be given away for the best dressed fans! Free parking at the YMCA carpark 6:30am - 9:15am.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
College Teachers
Usually the University send us post graduate college teachers to work alongside our teachers.
Lately we have had first year teachers in the school, 2 to each classroom.
I often think how lucky we are to have the college teachers working at school - it means another set of helping hands in the classrooms. It also means a fresher face in front of the children. It is so nice to see a group of keen and energetic young people interacting with our children. They complement our experienced and wise teaching staff.
We were especially proud to host two former pupils, Brittany Wright and Willow Duffy, in this last group of trainees. They will make wonderful teachers and are an inspiration to our pupils and a credit to their families, the Valley and their teachers.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
Welcome back to our graduate college students who are with us in all classes on
Mondays and Tuesdays.
Missing Readers
The junior classes are missing a number of junior readers from orange to gold level. These readers are bought as a set of four for group reading activities, but many of the sets are down to only 2 books. Please could you have a good look at home and
return any school books. Thank you.
Enrolment Permissions Form
There are still a number of permission forms to be returned to school. If you have mislaid your child’s form there are spares at the office.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Advance Notice
In 2011 NEV Normal celebrates its 160th birthday. A family picnic day is planned in April 2011 to celebrate with old fashioned dress ups, games and activities. Further details to follow.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available 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 for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is:1 slice of pizza and a sausage roll for $1.50. Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo. Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.
Sports Results
Our netball team played Sacred Heart School at the Edgar Centre last Tuesday and won 7 goals to 6. Well done!!
He Panui
Establishment of a Bi-lingual Class
The Whanau of NEV Normal School has been on a journey for the last 18 months looking at ways to better provide a Te Reo Maori option at our school. Part of this journey has included hui with Paulette and Komene. Two of our Whanau visited a successful 3 class bi-lingual unit at St Albans School in Christchurch.
As a consequence of this discernment process the Whanau of NEV Normal School plan to establish a bi-lingual Te Reo Maori/English class at the school.
The Whanau have an experienced senior teacher lined up for this position. The school has identified a classroom for the unit and is fully committed to this project.
The kaupapa of the class is currently being developed but will be based on the successful and long established St Albans School, Christchurch model.
The Whanau need at least 14 tamariki to make the class viable and therefore seek expressions of interest from parents of primary aged children who may wish to enrol their child in this class.
The start date of this class is dependent upon the response to this panui but could be as early as Term 4 2010.
The establishment of this class is not in competition to the Kura o Otepoti and it is hoped our involvement in the One Day School will continue.
Please contact the school office to lodge your interest in this exciting proposal.
Phone 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz
or one of the following:
J McKenzie, Tumuaki
M Kewene-Edwards, Senior Teacher
Paia Taani, Parent, 473 1655
Moira Crossman, Parent, 473 9396
2010 Term Dates
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
May
18 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Wide Horizons Trip R5
24 BOT Meeting 6pm
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
June
3 Marae Visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R3
7 Queen’s Birthday holiday
9 & 10 Dog Safety all classes
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
16 Extra Spelling Quiz
PTA News
Jack’n’Jill Portraits
The viewing day for the portraits is this Thursday 20th May in the Parents Room or Hall. All those who had photos taken should have an appointment time to view their portrait. If you do not have a time, or, have
forgotten your time – please contact Paula on 473 7746. Portraits must be collected by the correct people. They cannot be left in the office or collected by a friend. Any portraits not collected on Thursday will go back to the Jack’n’Jill offices.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held today Tuesday May 18th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
COUGHING AND SNEEZING
Did you know that viruses travel about 6 metres when you sneeze, and 3 metres when you cough! These days, as one-way of preventing the spread of viruses, we are teaching children to cough and sneeze into their elbows or alternatively to cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away. This is a good practice to get into as well as cleaning hands after every time you cough or sneeze.
The NEVN Public Health Nurse is: Julie Buxton.
Contact details: Phone 4769853. Cell 0273322784.
Community News
String Star Kids Workshops: Celebrate Puaka/Matariki with professional story tellers Kaitrin McMullan who will tell her stories and teach string games. Held at the Otago Settlers Museum every Sunday from 16 May to 6 June 10-11am. Suitable for children 7 and over. Free!.
Badminton Otago Friday Night Badminton: at the Angus Badminton Centre, Victoria Road, St Kilda. Games, activities, coaching and match play from 5-6.30pm for 7-12 year old children. Cost $4 per person per night. Contact Jeff Elliotte 455 5603 or email dev-badmintonotago.org.nz
Barnardos Parenting Programmes: Parenting Through Separation - 2 sessions held monthly to help parents focus on the needs of their children through separation and make the best parenting arrangements; Conscious Parenting commencing 19 May - a 6 week programme that strengthens relationships through communication, self awareness and strategies for positive parenting. Contact 466 3075 or email otago.amu@barnardos.org.nz
Rugby World Cup Webb Ellis Trophy: in Dunedin on Friday 21 May at the Public Art Gallery foyer from 6:30am - 9:00am. Join TVNZ Breakfast weather guy Tamati Coffey as he broadcasts live from the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Come along dressed as your 'second favourite' team and you could win one of two Venue Pool Packs to be given away for the best dressed fans! Free parking at the YMCA carpark 6:30am - 9:15am.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Newsletter 11 May 2010
11 May 2010 Term 2 Week 4 10/13
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
He Panui
Establishment of a Bi-lingual Class
The Whanau of NEV Normal School has been on a journey for the last 18 months looking at ways to better provide a Te Reo Maori option at our school. Part of this journey has included hui with Paulette and Komene. Two of our Whanau visited a successful 3 class bi-lingual unit at St Albans School in Christchurch.
As a consequence of this discernment process the Whanau of NEV Normal School plan to establish a bi-lingual Te Reo Maori/English class at the school.
The Whanau have an experienced senior teacher lined up for this position. The school has identified a classroom for the unit and is fully committed to this project.
The kaupapa of the class is currently being developed but will be based on the successful and long established St Albans School, Christchurch model.
The Whanau need at least 14 tamariki to make the class viable and therefore seek expressions of interest from parents of primary aged children who may wish to enrol their child in this class.
The start date of this class is dependent upon the response to this panui but could be as early as Term 4 2010.
The establishment of this class is not in competition to the Kura o Otepoti and it is hoped our involvement in the One Day School will continue.
Please contact the school office to lodge your interest in this exciting proposal.
Phone 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz
or one of the following:
J McKenzie, Tumuaki
M Kewene-Edwards, Senior Teacher
Paia Taani, Parent, 473 1655
Moira Crossman, Parent, 473 9396
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Congratulations
Congratulations go to Mr McKenzie and his wife, Liz, on the safe arrival of a bonny boy, Robert, last Tuesday.
School Trips
This week R8 and R10 are going to the Wonky Donkey Show at the Mayfair Theatre and a group of Year 5 and 6 children are going to the Edgar Centre for a netball fun day. The cost of these trips is funded by the school activity donation. A statement has been sent home with this newsletter if you child’s activity donation is not paid up to T2 at least.
Enrolment Permissions Form
This form, which covers permission for your child to participate a number of school activities, was sent home last week. Please complete and return to school by this Friday.
Rainbow Class
The transition to school Rainbow Class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 11 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available 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 for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is:
Hot dog for $1.50
Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.
Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.
Sports Results
Last week our soccer team played Forbury School at lunch time and lost 2 goals to 1.
Our netball team played Mornington School at the Edgar Centre and won 13 goals to 11.
Advance Notice
In 2011 NEV Normal celebrates its 160th birthday. A family picnic day is planned in April 2011 to celebrate with old fashioned dress ups, games and activities. Further details to follow.
Parent Travel Survey
These surveys are being collected until the end of this week. Please fill them in and send them back. Each school gets $50 per ten per cent return rate from the parents. Please leave forms at the office.
2010 Term Dates
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
May
12 Wonky Donkey Show R8 & R10 9.30-11am
12 Netball Fun Day Y 4 Y5 & Y6 9.30am-1pm
13 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
18 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Wide Horizons Trip R3
24 BOT Meeting 6pm
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
June
3 Marae Visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R5
9 & 10 Dog Safety all classes
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
PTA News
Jack’n’Jill Portraits
Congratulations to Han Byeul Kim and family who were the winners of the $200 Jack’n’Jill voucher. A big thank you to those PTA members that volunteered their time on the day - Lynne, Abby, Lynn, Nicki and Mary. The viewing day for the photos will be held on Thursday 20th May in the Parents Room or Hall. Those who had photos taken last Saturday should have an appointment time to view their photos. If you do not have a time, or, have forgotten your time – please contact Paula on 473 7746.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held next Tuesday May 18th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
Hand Washing
Washing hands kills germs but how much difference does it make to a child’s health? Children who wash their hands regularly have fewer sick days with colds and flu’s, and less time off with ‘tummy bugs’.
Teach children to get into the habit of hand washing to help control the spread of disease. If your child is a reluctant hand washer, liquid soap (from a pump) may be more fun. It takes 20 seconds to wash your hands properly … that’s the same time it takes to sing ‘happy birthday to me’ twice.
Drying your hands is very important too, as wet hands attract bugs like a magnet.
The NEVN Public Health Nurse is: Julie Buxton.
Contact details: Phone 4769853. Cell 0273322784.
Simple Homœopathic First Aid: will be held on the second Friday of each month from 1.45 to 2.45pm at the NEV Community Programme Centre. Learn about homœopathy, what, when and how to use homœopathic remedies, and build your own remedy kit and reference material for each remedy, (material medica), to use alongside your regular first aid kit. Cost per session: $10.00 (includes some remedies and materia medica).
String Star Kids Workshops: Celebrate Puaka/Matariki with professional story tellers Kaitrin McMullan who will tell her stories and teach string games. Held at the Otago Settlers Museum every Sunday from 16 May to 6 June 10-11am. Suitable for children 7 and over. Free!.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
He Panui
Establishment of a Bi-lingual Class
The Whanau of NEV Normal School has been on a journey for the last 18 months looking at ways to better provide a Te Reo Maori option at our school. Part of this journey has included hui with Paulette and Komene. Two of our Whanau visited a successful 3 class bi-lingual unit at St Albans School in Christchurch.
As a consequence of this discernment process the Whanau of NEV Normal School plan to establish a bi-lingual Te Reo Maori/English class at the school.
The Whanau have an experienced senior teacher lined up for this position. The school has identified a classroom for the unit and is fully committed to this project.
The kaupapa of the class is currently being developed but will be based on the successful and long established St Albans School, Christchurch model.
The Whanau need at least 14 tamariki to make the class viable and therefore seek expressions of interest from parents of primary aged children who may wish to enrol their child in this class.
The start date of this class is dependent upon the response to this panui but could be as early as Term 4 2010.
The establishment of this class is not in competition to the Kura o Otepoti and it is hoped our involvement in the One Day School will continue.
Please contact the school office to lodge your interest in this exciting proposal.
Phone 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz
or one of the following:
J McKenzie, Tumuaki
M Kewene-Edwards, Senior Teacher
Paia Taani, Parent, 473 1655
Moira Crossman, Parent, 473 9396
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Congratulations
Congratulations go to Mr McKenzie and his wife, Liz, on the safe arrival of a bonny boy, Robert, last Tuesday.
School Trips
This week R8 and R10 are going to the Wonky Donkey Show at the Mayfair Theatre and a group of Year 5 and 6 children are going to the Edgar Centre for a netball fun day. The cost of these trips is funded by the school activity donation. A statement has been sent home with this newsletter if you child’s activity donation is not paid up to T2 at least.
Enrolment Permissions Form
This form, which covers permission for your child to participate a number of school activities, was sent home last week. Please complete and return to school by this Friday.
Rainbow Class
The transition to school Rainbow Class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 11 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available 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 for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is:
Hot dog for $1.50
Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.
Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.
Sports Results
Last week our soccer team played Forbury School at lunch time and lost 2 goals to 1.
Our netball team played Mornington School at the Edgar Centre and won 13 goals to 11.
Advance Notice
In 2011 NEV Normal celebrates its 160th birthday. A family picnic day is planned in April 2011 to celebrate with old fashioned dress ups, games and activities. Further details to follow.
Parent Travel Survey
These surveys are being collected until the end of this week. Please fill them in and send them back. Each school gets $50 per ten per cent return rate from the parents. Please leave forms at the office.
2010 Term Dates
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
May
12 Wonky Donkey Show R8 & R10 9.30-11am
12 Netball Fun Day Y 4 Y5 & Y6 9.30am-1pm
13 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
18 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Wide Horizons Trip R3
24 BOT Meeting 6pm
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
June
3 Marae Visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R5
9 & 10 Dog Safety all classes
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
PTA News
Jack’n’Jill Portraits
Congratulations to Han Byeul Kim and family who were the winners of the $200 Jack’n’Jill voucher. A big thank you to those PTA members that volunteered their time on the day - Lynne, Abby, Lynn, Nicki and Mary. The viewing day for the photos will be held on Thursday 20th May in the Parents Room or Hall. Those who had photos taken last Saturday should have an appointment time to view their photos. If you do not have a time, or, have forgotten your time – please contact Paula on 473 7746.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held next Tuesday May 18th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
Hand Washing
Washing hands kills germs but how much difference does it make to a child’s health? Children who wash their hands regularly have fewer sick days with colds and flu’s, and less time off with ‘tummy bugs’.
Teach children to get into the habit of hand washing to help control the spread of disease. If your child is a reluctant hand washer, liquid soap (from a pump) may be more fun. It takes 20 seconds to wash your hands properly … that’s the same time it takes to sing ‘happy birthday to me’ twice.
Drying your hands is very important too, as wet hands attract bugs like a magnet.
The NEVN Public Health Nurse is: Julie Buxton.
Contact details: Phone 4769853. Cell 0273322784.
Simple Homœopathic First Aid: will be held on the second Friday of each month from 1.45 to 2.45pm at the NEV Community Programme Centre. Learn about homœopathy, what, when and how to use homœopathic remedies, and build your own remedy kit and reference material for each remedy, (material medica), to use alongside your regular first aid kit. Cost per session: $10.00 (includes some remedies and materia medica).
String Star Kids Workshops: Celebrate Puaka/Matariki with professional story tellers Kaitrin McMullan who will tell her stories and teach string games. Held at the Otago Settlers Museum every Sunday from 16 May to 6 June 10-11am. Suitable for children 7 and over. Free!.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Newsletter 4 May 2010
4 May 2010 Term 2 Week 3 10/12
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
The new Board of Trustees held their first meeting last night. It was a welcome and orientation meeting with former Board Chair Mike Wright invited to speak about ways of running an effective Board.
At the close of nominations four nominations had been received for the five parent representative positions. These four people were then duly elected as parent representatives. They are:
Steve O’Connor, who has been elected Chair of the new board. Steve is a former pastor of the NEV Baptist Church and now is electorate secretary for Labour MP Claire Curran. Steve has 2 sons at NEV Normal, Jack in R5 and Cameron in R2. Steve has been a board member since 2004.
Jo Howard has been a board member since 2007. Her daughter Celeste is in R5. Jo divides her time between working as a potter and working as a librarian on the book bus.
Jesseme Jones has been a board member since 2009. She has a preschool aged daughter and her son Oliver is in R2. Jesseme was active on the last board promoting the establishment of the parents meeting room in the hall and liaising with agencies to make available information displayed in this room.
The board welcomed new member Paul McDowell. Paul’s daughter Silva is in R2. Paul is an English teacher at Otago Boys’ High School.
Other members of the board are John McKenzie, as principal, and a staff representative yet to be appointed. The vacant parent representative position will be discussed at the next meeting to be held on Monday 24 May. A farewell to retiring board members will be held at this meeting. Members of the school community are welcome to attend this meeting.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A very warm welcome back to Emilly who has started in R5. We also welcome our College Teachers who have started their two week posting in all classes. Two of the group are former pupils of NEV Normal!
School Swimming
The swimming block finished on Friday. Thank you to all those parents and caregivers who assisted with helping the children get changed. Jill Clarke has provided a graph of the children’s progress taken on Day 1 and then Day 8 of the swimming block. There is a very good improvement shown over this period. She will forward individual results shortly. The cost of this swimming block was $20 per child which is paid out of the school activity donation. If your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to Term 2 at least please make payment at the school office. Thank you.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money need to be handed to the office by this Friday 7 May. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available 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 for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
The popular PTA hot lunches are being offered again on Fridays over Terms 2 and 3.
This Friday the menu is 2 cheese rolls for $1.50 and hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo. Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.
Head Lice
There has been several incidents of head lice reported recently. Please check your child’s hair and treat if necessary. If you require information on head lice ask your chemist, the public health nurse or ask for a pamphlet from the school office.
Snow/Wintry Conditions
On especially wintery mornings please remember to check radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.
If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone. Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426. Please take a note of these details.
2010 Term Dates
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
May
5 Elelgro Cool Kids Show 9.15am
7 Wide Horizons Trip R8
11 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
11 Wonky Donkey Show R8 & R10 9.30-11am
12 Netball Fun Day Y 4 Y5 & Y6 9.30am-1pm
13 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Wide Horizons Trip R3
24 BOT Meeting 6pm
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
June
3 Marae Visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R5
9 & 10 Dog Safety all classes
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
PTA News
Jack’n’Jill Portraits
The photo shoot will be on Saturday 8th May. Any
further vouchers and money need to be into the office as soon as possible please.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 May at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
When To Keep Your Child At Home
When your child:
Has signs of being unwell, i.e. grizzly,
unsettled, listless or tired.
Has a high temperature or appears very hot.
Is complaining of, or appears to have a sore tummy, throat or ears.
Has a continuous cough.
Has had diarrhoea or vomiting in the past 24 hours and not able to eat their normal food.
Has had diarrhoea and vomiting within the last 48 hours.
Has weeping, red eyes and/or a yellow discharge around the eyes.
Has broken skin sores.
Has become ill with a communicable disease e.g.
measles, chickenpox.
If you are unsure, call your child’s school or public health nurse.
Please inform your school if your child is going to be kept home due to illness.
The NEVN Public Health Nurse is: Julie Buxton.
Contact details: Phone 4769853. Cell 0273322784.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
The new Board of Trustees held their first meeting last night. It was a welcome and orientation meeting with former Board Chair Mike Wright invited to speak about ways of running an effective Board.
At the close of nominations four nominations had been received for the five parent representative positions. These four people were then duly elected as parent representatives. They are:
Steve O’Connor, who has been elected Chair of the new board. Steve is a former pastor of the NEV Baptist Church and now is electorate secretary for Labour MP Claire Curran. Steve has 2 sons at NEV Normal, Jack in R5 and Cameron in R2. Steve has been a board member since 2004.
Jo Howard has been a board member since 2007. Her daughter Celeste is in R5. Jo divides her time between working as a potter and working as a librarian on the book bus.
Jesseme Jones has been a board member since 2009. She has a preschool aged daughter and her son Oliver is in R2. Jesseme was active on the last board promoting the establishment of the parents meeting room in the hall and liaising with agencies to make available information displayed in this room.
The board welcomed new member Paul McDowell. Paul’s daughter Silva is in R2. Paul is an English teacher at Otago Boys’ High School.
Other members of the board are John McKenzie, as principal, and a staff representative yet to be appointed. The vacant parent representative position will be discussed at the next meeting to be held on Monday 24 May. A farewell to retiring board members will be held at this meeting. Members of the school community are welcome to attend this meeting.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Welcome
A very warm welcome back to Emilly who has started in R5. We also welcome our College Teachers who have started their two week posting in all classes. Two of the group are former pupils of NEV Normal!
School Swimming
The swimming block finished on Friday. Thank you to all those parents and caregivers who assisted with helping the children get changed. Jill Clarke has provided a graph of the children’s progress taken on Day 1 and then Day 8 of the swimming block. There is a very good improvement shown over this period. She will forward individual results shortly. The cost of this swimming block was $20 per child which is paid out of the school activity donation. If your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to Term 2 at least please make payment at the school office. Thank you.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money need to be handed to the office by this Friday 7 May. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available 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 for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
The popular PTA hot lunches are being offered again on Fridays over Terms 2 and 3.
This Friday the menu is 2 cheese rolls for $1.50 and hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo. Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.
Head Lice
There has been several incidents of head lice reported recently. Please check your child’s hair and treat if necessary. If you require information on head lice ask your chemist, the public health nurse or ask for a pamphlet from the school office.
Snow/Wintry Conditions
On especially wintery mornings please remember to check radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.
If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone. Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426. Please take a note of these details.
2010 Term Dates
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
May
5 Elelgro Cool Kids Show 9.15am
7 Wide Horizons Trip R8
11 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
11 Wonky Donkey Show R8 & R10 9.30-11am
12 Netball Fun Day Y 4 Y5 & Y6 9.30am-1pm
13 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Wide Horizons Trip R3
24 BOT Meeting 6pm
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
June
3 Marae Visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R5
9 & 10 Dog Safety all classes
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
PTA News
Jack’n’Jill Portraits
The photo shoot will be on Saturday 8th May. Any
further vouchers and money need to be into the office as soon as possible please.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 May at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
When To Keep Your Child At Home
When your child:
Has signs of being unwell, i.e. grizzly,
unsettled, listless or tired.
Has a high temperature or appears very hot.
Is complaining of, or appears to have a sore tummy, throat or ears.
Has a continuous cough.
Has had diarrhoea or vomiting in the past 24 hours and not able to eat their normal food.
Has had diarrhoea and vomiting within the last 48 hours.
Has weeping, red eyes and/or a yellow discharge around the eyes.
Has broken skin sores.
Has become ill with a communicable disease e.g.
measles, chickenpox.
If you are unsure, call your child’s school or public health nurse.
Please inform your school if your child is going to be kept home due to illness.
The NEVN Public Health Nurse is: Julie Buxton.
Contact details: Phone 4769853. Cell 0273322784.
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