Newsletter 29 June 2010 Term 2 Week 11 10/20
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Last Week of Term 2
The shortest day has come and gone. So too has Term 2. The two week holiday is a chance for the teachers to take a breather and for the children to sleep in.
The senior classrooms should be ready for occupation sometime in the first week back. The teachers and children have been both tolerant and patient working in temporary spaces surrounded by noise and busy workmen. They will enjoy the reward of moving into bright, cheerful and upgraded accommodation.
We hope to hold a celebration early next year to celebrate the school’s 160th birthday. By that stage we hope to have all building work completed and will have an official ‘reopening’ or dedication of these upgraded facilities.
On behalf of the staff I wish our school families a restful and safe holiday.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Copy this link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919
The Frog Prince
On Wednesday the whole school is attending a performance of ‘The Frog Prince’ at the Fortune Theatre. We will leave school at 1pm and return by 3pm. The cost of the performance and buses is $6.50. If your child’s activity donation has not been paid for Term 2 at least please send the money to school, or make payment at the office.
Tom McFadden Rapper/Scientist
Yesterday we were fortunate to receive a visit from Tom McFadden who is here as part of the International Science Festival. Tom uses rap to promote and explain science.
Junior School Performance
Last Tuesday the junior classes put on a performance of poi and rakau actions with waiata for the Montessori children. Andre’s Mum, Paia, taught Rooms 8, 10 and 11 how to use the poi and rakau and they were happy to be able to perform to the school on Friday as well.
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is now finalised with the selection of the 5th parent representative being confirmed. The parent representatives are Steve O’Connor, Jo Howard, Jesseme Jones, Paul McDowell and George O’Brien. The staff representative is Karen Sintmaartensdijk and the final member is the principal, John McKenzie.
Administration of Medicine
If you wish staff to administer any medicine to your child during the school day you must come to the office and complete a consent form.
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.
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 1 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
Last Tuesday our netball team played College Street School and won 13 goals to 3. Georgia was player of the day.
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 continuing the structural strengthening and refurbishment in the Senior Block and College Block.
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
29 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
30 “The Frog Prince” Fortune Theatre 1.30pm
July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
2 Last day of Term 2
19 First Day of Term 3
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
28-30 Life Education
29 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
A special PTA meeting will be held today Tuesday 29th June at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. We will be discussing fundraising options for the upcoming Jaffa Race (to be held in the school holidays). If anyone has any fundraising ideas for this event, please come along and tell us about them.
Community News
Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years. Dates: 5th – 9th July from 8:30am – 5:30pm. North East Valley Baptist Church Hall.. Costs: $30 per day, hourly rates also available. WINZ subsides available and
discounts for more than one family member. For more information contact Janette on 473 9143 or drop into the church office to pick up an enrolment form. Enrolments close 30th June.
Bluelight Cadbury Disco: for primary school aged children on Monday 12 July at the Dunedin Central Police Station Gym from 6-8pm. $2 entry , BBQ teas, chips and drink for sale.
Speech Works presents Pandora’s Box School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years, drama, theatre sports, dance, music, art. 13-16 July, with performance 16 July. At Rm 212 King Edward Court. Contact Maggie Baker 021 2576198 or email Maggie.Speechworks@gmail.com
Fun With Maths - Holiday Course: Take this opportunity to boost your child’s confidence and mathematics skills. Monday 12th – Friday 16th July, daily from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Ten hours of intensive tuition on individualised programmes PLUS a free assessment and introductory lesson. Phone 474 1104 to book a place.
Gnaughty Gnome Hunt at Glenfalloch: Monday 12-Friday 16 July 12.30-3.00pm and Saturday 17 July 10am to 3pm. Entry gold coin.
Cadbury Chocolate Carnival Peninsula Day: Saturday 17 July 10am to 3pm. Entry $10 adult (1 child free) $2 each extra child (5-12years). Contact 476 1775.
International Cultural Night 2010: OUSA presents ‘Around the World in an Evening’ on Saturday 24 July 6.45pm at the Dunedin Town Hall. $20 family 2 adults and 2 children. Proceeds to the Otago Community Hospice. Tickets from OUSA main office or any ANZ branch. Contact Art at iso@ousa.org.nz
Chipmunks School Holiday Care: from 8am until 6pm full or part time care OSCAR approved and WINZ subsidies available for qualifying families. Before school care starting Term 3 from 7.30am get to work on time and we will take your children to school. After school care we pick up from school and take back to Chipmunks for a CBD end of day pick up. 5years to 12years of age. Phone 4776762 Email:dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz
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Newsletter 22 June 2010
22 June 2010 Term 2 Week 10 10/19
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Gifted and Talented Centre
The school is seriously considering a request by a local group to host a gifted and talented kids centre.
The group represents schools and parents from around the city who want to provide extension work for their gifted and talented children. The children would travel from their school to NEV Normal one day a week for the class.
The Board of Trustees would employ the teachers and provide a classroom space but the costs would be borne by the organising group.
The Board welcome any feedback from parents regarding this initiative. Please contact the school office to register your idea or opinion.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Copy this link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for the Winter Sale issue need to be in by this Friday 25 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
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:
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
Last Tuesday our netball team played Sacred Heart School and won 11 goals to 8.
Cameron was player of the day.
Soccer
Last Thursday our school team played George Street Normal School and we won 3 goals to 1. This reverses the result against George Street the previous week when we lost.
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.
Go the All Whites this Friday morning when they take on Paraguay at the Football World Cup!!
Extra Spelling Quiz
Congratulations to our 2 teams who competed in the Extra Spelling quiz last Wednesday. Both teams worked together well and their results were very good.
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
June
25 Scholastic NZ Winter Sale Issue closes
28 Science and Rap Demonstration 1.30pm
29 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
30 “The Frog Prince” Fortune Theatre 1.30pm
July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
2 Last day of Term 2
19 First Day of Term 3
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
28-30 Life Education
29 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
A special PTA meeting will be held next Tuesday 29th June at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. We will be discussing fundraising options for the upcoming Jaffa Race (to be held in the school holidays). If anyone has any fundraising ideas for this event, please come along and tell us about them.
Community News
Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years. Dates: 5th – 9th July from 8:30am – 5:30pm. North East Valley Baptist Church Hall.. Costs: $30 per day, hourly rates also available. WINZ subsides available and
discounts for more than one family member. For more information contact Janette on 473 9143 or drop into the church office to pick up an enrolment form. Enrolments close 30th June.
Orokonui Ecosanctuary July Holiday Programme: July 12-15 daily activities based around froggy fun and chocolaty adventures taken by educator Tahu Mackenzie. Cost per activity is $6.90 per child. See the notice board for further information or contact the Ecosanctuary on 482 1755.
Otago Museum Discovery Squad: Fun and excitement weekdays during the school holidays. Cost 8.30am-5.30pm $49 per child; morning sessions 8.30am-1pm and afternoon sessions 1pm-5.30pm $27 per child per session. Bookings at the Information Desk or phone 474 7474.
Speech Works presents Pandora’s Box School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years, drama, theatre sports, dance, music, art. 13-16 July, with performance 16 July. At Rm 212 King Edward Court. Contact Maggie Baker 021 2576198 or email Maggie.Speechworks@gmail.com
Chipmunks School Holiday Care: from 8am until 6pm full or part time care OSCAR approved and WINZ subsidies available for qualifying families. Before school care starting Term 3 from 7.30am get to work on time and we will take your children to school. After school care we pick up from school and take back to
Chipmunks for a CBD end of day pick up. Phone: 03 477 6762 Email:dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival: is an annual fun, family-orientated celebration. This Saturday 26 June from 5.30pm in the Octagon.
Netball Otago July Holiday Programme: netball skills and fun activities for Year 4-8 boys and girls Wednesday 14-Friday 16 July at the Edgar Centre from 9am to 1pm. Cost $60 per child. Contact Trish Purdie-Smith 455 1702 or email trishps@netballotago.co.nz
Dunedin Ice Stadium Holiday Programme: Monday 12 to Friday 16 July: Learn to play ice hockey 9-10am ; Learn to skate 10-11am. Cost $35. Contact 456 4556. Annual Dunedin Ice Skating Club champs are being held on Saturday 26th June and Sunday 27th June. Gold Coin Donation. Come along and see some Figure Skating
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Gifted and Talented Centre
The school is seriously considering a request by a local group to host a gifted and talented kids centre.
The group represents schools and parents from around the city who want to provide extension work for their gifted and talented children. The children would travel from their school to NEV Normal one day a week for the class.
The Board of Trustees would employ the teachers and provide a classroom space but the costs would be borne by the organising group.
The Board welcome any feedback from parents regarding this initiative. Please contact the school office to register your idea or opinion.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Copy this link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for the Winter Sale issue need to be in by this Friday 25 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
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:
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
Last Tuesday our netball team played Sacred Heart School and won 11 goals to 8.
Cameron was player of the day.
Soccer
Last Thursday our school team played George Street Normal School and we won 3 goals to 1. This reverses the result against George Street the previous week when we lost.
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.
Go the All Whites this Friday morning when they take on Paraguay at the Football World Cup!!
Extra Spelling Quiz
Congratulations to our 2 teams who competed in the Extra Spelling quiz last Wednesday. Both teams worked together well and their results were very good.
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
June
25 Scholastic NZ Winter Sale Issue closes
28 Science and Rap Demonstration 1.30pm
29 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
30 “The Frog Prince” Fortune Theatre 1.30pm
July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
2 Last day of Term 2
19 First Day of Term 3
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
28-30 Life Education
29 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
A special PTA meeting will be held next Tuesday 29th June at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. We will be discussing fundraising options for the upcoming Jaffa Race (to be held in the school holidays). If anyone has any fundraising ideas for this event, please come along and tell us about them.
Community News
Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years. Dates: 5th – 9th July from 8:30am – 5:30pm. North East Valley Baptist Church Hall.. Costs: $30 per day, hourly rates also available. WINZ subsides available and
discounts for more than one family member. For more information contact Janette on 473 9143 or drop into the church office to pick up an enrolment form. Enrolments close 30th June.
Orokonui Ecosanctuary July Holiday Programme: July 12-15 daily activities based around froggy fun and chocolaty adventures taken by educator Tahu Mackenzie. Cost per activity is $6.90 per child. See the notice board for further information or contact the Ecosanctuary on 482 1755.
Otago Museum Discovery Squad: Fun and excitement weekdays during the school holidays. Cost 8.30am-5.30pm $49 per child; morning sessions 8.30am-1pm and afternoon sessions 1pm-5.30pm $27 per child per session. Bookings at the Information Desk or phone 474 7474.
Speech Works presents Pandora’s Box School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years, drama, theatre sports, dance, music, art. 13-16 July, with performance 16 July. At Rm 212 King Edward Court. Contact Maggie Baker 021 2576198 or email Maggie.Speechworks@gmail.com
Chipmunks School Holiday Care: from 8am until 6pm full or part time care OSCAR approved and WINZ subsidies available for qualifying families. Before school care starting Term 3 from 7.30am get to work on time and we will take your children to school. After school care we pick up from school and take back to
Chipmunks for a CBD end of day pick up. Phone: 03 477 6762 Email:dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival: is an annual fun, family-orientated celebration. This Saturday 26 June from 5.30pm in the Octagon.
Netball Otago July Holiday Programme: netball skills and fun activities for Year 4-8 boys and girls Wednesday 14-Friday 16 July at the Edgar Centre from 9am to 1pm. Cost $60 per child. Contact Trish Purdie-Smith 455 1702 or email trishps@netballotago.co.nz
Dunedin Ice Stadium Holiday Programme: Monday 12 to Friday 16 July: Learn to play ice hockey 9-10am ; Learn to skate 10-11am. Cost $35. Contact 456 4556. Annual Dunedin Ice Skating Club champs are being held on Saturday 26th June and Sunday 27th June. Gold Coin Donation. Come along and see some Figure Skating
Monday, June 14, 2010
Newsletter 15 June 2010
15 June 2010 Term 2 Week 9 10/18
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Building Matters
The senior block is nearing completion and hopefully the classes will be able to move back in by the start of next term. This block has been strengthened to a new seismic level; each classroom will be repainted, reclad, carpeted and the top two classes will have heat pumps installed.
Next on the agenda is the College Block which will also be strengthened and some areas refurbished. Both blocks and the admin block will be repainted on the outside.
Once all of this work is done the two prefab rooms used by the community will be relocated at the end of the car park. The entrance to the hall will be improved and a new play and picnic area developed in the space vacated by the prefabs.
Thanks to the children and the teachers for their patience during this major project. We hope to have all building and beautification work completed by April 2011 at which time we will celebrate the school’s 160th anniversary!
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Copy this link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919
Extra Spelling Quiz
Good luck to our 2 teams who are competing in the Extra Spelling quiz tomorrow.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 4 need to be into the office by tomorrow Wednesday 16 June. Leaflets for a Winter Sale issue have been sent home today.
Orders with money need to be in by next Friday 25 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
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.
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 hot dog $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.
School Absences
Please remember to ring the school office on 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz if your child is going to be late or is sick. Please contact the school by 9am.
BOT Parent Education Survey Forms
Thank you to those parents who have returned these survey forms. Please keep the ideas coming in by dropping off your form at the office.
Parents Room
The parents meeting room in the hall kitchen area is available for use. Please make use of the facilities
especially when dropping off or waiting to pick up children in this wintery weather! There is coffee and tea available and information on services available to families.
Sports Results
Last Tuesday our netball team played Waitati School and lost, but played a more even game. Chloe was player of the day. Good luck for today’s game against Sacred Heart!
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.
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
June
15 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Extra Spelling Quiz
16 Scholastic NZ Issue 4 closes
18 Wide Horizons Trip R2
21 Vision and Hearing Testing
25 Scholastic NZ Winter Sale Issue closes
28 Science and Rap Demonstration 1.30pm
30 “The Frog Prince” Fortune Theatre 1.30pm
July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
2 Last day of Term 2
19 First Day of Term 3
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
28-30 Life Education
29 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
A special thank you to Jordan Bailey’s family, Tori Barnett’s family and Cameron Gascoyne’s family for their great efforts in selling fruit and veg. for this fundraiser. We hope that everyone who bought fruit enjoys it. The total profit made from this fundraiser was $279.00. Orders can be collected from the office on Thursday after school.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held today (Tuesday 15th June) at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
Community News
Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years. Dates: 5th – 9th July from 8:30am – 5:30pm. Where: North East Valley Baptist Church Hall, 270 North Road. Costs: $30 per day, hourly rates also available. WINZ subsides available and discounts for more than one family member. Activities include trips to the Anatomy Museum & the movies. A visiting artist will teach children two different art forms. For more information contact Janette on 473 9143 or drop into the church office to pick up an enrolment form. Enrolments close 30th June.
Lantern Making Workshops: for the mid winter carnival on 19-20 June at 10am & 1pm at St Paul’s Cathedral Crypt, The Octagon. Cost $5 per lantern.
Bubble Dome School Holiday Workshop: Have you ever wondered how computer games and 3D movies like Shrek are made? Learn the latest in 3D Animation and Games Design on a Bubble Dome School Holiday workshop at John McGlashan College 13-15 July. For students aged 6 to 16 years. Contact 0800 438282 or email info@bubbledome.co.nz or visit www.bubbledome.co.nz
St Bernadette's Gymnastics Club: at Burt Hall Gym, King Edward Court, York Place. Affordable recreational and competitive gymnastics for girls and boys from 5 years up. Contact Tricia Broad 455 7299.
Leslie Rugby Junior Coaching Clinic: Come and learn rugby skills first hand from John Leslie and Matt Carrington, (Highlanders kicking coach). Wednesday 14th July 2010, 9am - 4pm – Edgar Centre, Dunedin. Call Leslie Rugby on 466 3051 for more information and registration details – www.leslierugby.co.nz
Clyde Mid Winter Market: Sunday 4th July 11:00am – 3:00pm Clyde Hall (Fraser & Newcastle Streets) Free Admission. Supporting Clyde Playcentre & Clyde Primary Year 8
Christian Youth Camps: Information on these up coming camps in the school holidays are on the noticeboard.
Otago Cricket School Holiday Programme: Skill development sessions on batting, bowling & fielding at the Edgar Centre 14, 15 & 16 July. Boys and girls 5-8 years 9.00am–12.00pm; boys and girls 9-12 Year 2.00pm–5.00pm. Cost: $60 for 3 Days. To register, contact Raylene at Ph 477-9056 or email: raylene@otagocricket.co.nz
Fundraiser Tupperware Party: Tonight Tuesday at Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments. 10% of the value of orders go to the Kindergarten.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Building Matters
The senior block is nearing completion and hopefully the classes will be able to move back in by the start of next term. This block has been strengthened to a new seismic level; each classroom will be repainted, reclad, carpeted and the top two classes will have heat pumps installed.
Next on the agenda is the College Block which will also be strengthened and some areas refurbished. Both blocks and the admin block will be repainted on the outside.
Once all of this work is done the two prefab rooms used by the community will be relocated at the end of the car park. The entrance to the hall will be improved and a new play and picnic area developed in the space vacated by the prefabs.
Thanks to the children and the teachers for their patience during this major project. We hope to have all building and beautification work completed by April 2011 at which time we will celebrate the school’s 160th anniversary!
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Copy this link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919
Extra Spelling Quiz
Good luck to our 2 teams who are competing in the Extra Spelling quiz tomorrow.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 4 need to be into the office by tomorrow Wednesday 16 June. Leaflets for a Winter Sale issue have been sent home today.
Orders with money need to be in by next Friday 25 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
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.
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 hot dog $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.
School Absences
Please remember to ring the school office on 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz if your child is going to be late or is sick. Please contact the school by 9am.
BOT Parent Education Survey Forms
Thank you to those parents who have returned these survey forms. Please keep the ideas coming in by dropping off your form at the office.
Parents Room
The parents meeting room in the hall kitchen area is available for use. Please make use of the facilities
especially when dropping off or waiting to pick up children in this wintery weather! There is coffee and tea available and information on services available to families.
Sports Results
Last Tuesday our netball team played Waitati School and lost, but played a more even game. Chloe was player of the day. Good luck for today’s game against Sacred Heart!
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.
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
June
15 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Extra Spelling Quiz
16 Scholastic NZ Issue 4 closes
18 Wide Horizons Trip R2
21 Vision and Hearing Testing
25 Scholastic NZ Winter Sale Issue closes
28 Science and Rap Demonstration 1.30pm
30 “The Frog Prince” Fortune Theatre 1.30pm
July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
2 Last day of Term 2
19 First Day of Term 3
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
28-30 Life Education
29 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
A special thank you to Jordan Bailey’s family, Tori Barnett’s family and Cameron Gascoyne’s family for their great efforts in selling fruit and veg. for this fundraiser. We hope that everyone who bought fruit enjoys it. The total profit made from this fundraiser was $279.00. Orders can be collected from the office on Thursday after school.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held today (Tuesday 15th June) at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
Community News
Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years. Dates: 5th – 9th July from 8:30am – 5:30pm. Where: North East Valley Baptist Church Hall, 270 North Road. Costs: $30 per day, hourly rates also available. WINZ subsides available and discounts for more than one family member. Activities include trips to the Anatomy Museum & the movies. A visiting artist will teach children two different art forms. For more information contact Janette on 473 9143 or drop into the church office to pick up an enrolment form. Enrolments close 30th June.
Lantern Making Workshops: for the mid winter carnival on 19-20 June at 10am & 1pm at St Paul’s Cathedral Crypt, The Octagon. Cost $5 per lantern.
Bubble Dome School Holiday Workshop: Have you ever wondered how computer games and 3D movies like Shrek are made? Learn the latest in 3D Animation and Games Design on a Bubble Dome School Holiday workshop at John McGlashan College 13-15 July. For students aged 6 to 16 years. Contact 0800 438282 or email info@bubbledome.co.nz or visit www.bubbledome.co.nz
St Bernadette's Gymnastics Club: at Burt Hall Gym, King Edward Court, York Place. Affordable recreational and competitive gymnastics for girls and boys from 5 years up. Contact Tricia Broad 455 7299.
Leslie Rugby Junior Coaching Clinic: Come and learn rugby skills first hand from John Leslie and Matt Carrington, (Highlanders kicking coach). Wednesday 14th July 2010, 9am - 4pm – Edgar Centre, Dunedin. Call Leslie Rugby on 466 3051 for more information and registration details – www.leslierugby.co.nz
Clyde Mid Winter Market: Sunday 4th July 11:00am – 3:00pm Clyde Hall (Fraser & Newcastle Streets) Free Admission. Supporting Clyde Playcentre & Clyde Primary Year 8
Christian Youth Camps: Information on these up coming camps in the school holidays are on the noticeboard.
Otago Cricket School Holiday Programme: Skill development sessions on batting, bowling & fielding at the Edgar Centre 14, 15 & 16 July. Boys and girls 5-8 years 9.00am–12.00pm; boys and girls 9-12 Year 2.00pm–5.00pm. Cost: $60 for 3 Days. To register, contact Raylene at Ph 477-9056 or email: raylene@otagocricket.co.nz
Fundraiser Tupperware Party: Tonight Tuesday at Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments. 10% of the value of orders go to the Kindergarten.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Newsletter 8 June 2010
8 June 2010 Term 2 Week 8 10/17
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Marae Trip
The weather held out for us on Thursday and we had a wonderful trip to Karitane to visit Puke Te Raki Marae. The marae complex overlooks the settlement and the views of the coastline and ocean are spectacular.
The marae is a modern building with very modern artworks adorning the entrance way and the buildings. The children were treated to a formal welcome after which we all shared morning tea. After the formalities local tutors taught the children weaving, string games and local history.
Many thanks to the marae whanau and to the parent helpers for their support.
Thank you to those parents who paid the $12.50 cost of the trip. Please send payment to school with your child if your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to T2 at least.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki, tiaki hoki a tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
We are now on Facebook. Copy this link to our
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919
Rainbow Class
The final Rainbow Class for the term will be held this Thursday 10 June from 1.15 to 2.45pm in the new entrant room. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this transition to school class, please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 8 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders and money for Issue 4 need to be into the office by Wednesday 16 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is:
1 savoury mince pie and oven fries 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.
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.
Sports Results
Last Tuesday our netball team played Forbury School and lost 6 goals to 11. TJ was player of the day.
North East Valley Normal School
Board of Trustees
Casual Vacancy
A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.
The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.
If 10% or more of the eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held. Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to:
Steve O’Connor
Chairperson, Board of Trustees 28 June 2010
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
June
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
18 Wide Horizons Trip R2
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
21 Vision and Hearing Testing
July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
Last day of Term 2
PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
Orders and money need to be into the office by this 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
Tuesday June 15th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
Community News
Autism Awareness Week: Amazing Race Around Dunedin: Sunday 13 June 1pm car rally around the streets of Dunedin with a few challenges on the way! Starting point is the Dunedin Ice Stadium car park. $20 a car load or $5 per person. Amazing prizes and BBQ food for sale. Register your team 474 9640.
Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years. Dates: 5th – 9th July from 8:30am – 5:30pm. Where: North East Valley Baptist Church Hall, 270 North Road. Costs: $30 per day, hourly rates also available. WINZ
subsides available and discounts for more than one family member. Activities include: trips to the Anatomy Museum and the movies. We will also be having a visiting artist who will teach children two different art forms. For more information contact Janette on 473 9143 or drop into the church office to pick up an enrolment form. Enrolments close 30th June.
An Evening with Nigel Latta: on the subject “Before Your Teenagers Drive You Crazy” At the Otago Boys High School Auditorium on Monday 14 June @ 7.30pm. Tickets are $20 per person. Phone 454 4717.
Lantern Making Workshops: for the mid winter carnival on 12-13 June at 10am & 1pm in the Pioneers Hall, George St, Port Chalmers. Cost $5 per lantern.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Marae Trip
The weather held out for us on Thursday and we had a wonderful trip to Karitane to visit Puke Te Raki Marae. The marae complex overlooks the settlement and the views of the coastline and ocean are spectacular.
The marae is a modern building with very modern artworks adorning the entrance way and the buildings. The children were treated to a formal welcome after which we all shared morning tea. After the formalities local tutors taught the children weaving, string games and local history.
Many thanks to the marae whanau and to the parent helpers for their support.
Thank you to those parents who paid the $12.50 cost of the trip. Please send payment to school with your child if your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to T2 at least.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki, tiaki hoki a tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
We are now on Facebook. Copy this link to our
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919
Rainbow Class
The final Rainbow Class for the term will be held this Thursday 10 June from 1.15 to 2.45pm in the new entrant room. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this transition to school class, please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 8 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders and money for Issue 4 need to be into the office by Wednesday 16 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is:
1 savoury mince pie and oven fries 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.
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.
Sports Results
Last Tuesday our netball team played Forbury School and lost 6 goals to 11. TJ was player of the day.
North East Valley Normal School
Board of Trustees
Casual Vacancy
A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.
The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.
If 10% or more of the eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held. Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to:
Steve O’Connor
Chairperson, Board of Trustees 28 June 2010
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
June
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
18 Wide Horizons Trip R2
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
21 Vision and Hearing Testing
July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
Last day of Term 2
PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
Orders and money need to be into the office by this 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
Tuesday June 15th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
Community News
Autism Awareness Week: Amazing Race Around Dunedin: Sunday 13 June 1pm car rally around the streets of Dunedin with a few challenges on the way! Starting point is the Dunedin Ice Stadium car park. $20 a car load or $5 per person. Amazing prizes and BBQ food for sale. Register your team 474 9640.
Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years. Dates: 5th – 9th July from 8:30am – 5:30pm. Where: North East Valley Baptist Church Hall, 270 North Road. Costs: $30 per day, hourly rates also available. WINZ
subsides available and discounts for more than one family member. Activities include: trips to the Anatomy Museum and the movies. We will also be having a visiting artist who will teach children two different art forms. For more information contact Janette on 473 9143 or drop into the church office to pick up an enrolment form. Enrolments close 30th June.
An Evening with Nigel Latta: on the subject “Before Your Teenagers Drive You Crazy” At the Otago Boys High School Auditorium on Monday 14 June @ 7.30pm. Tickets are $20 per person. Phone 454 4717.
Lantern Making Workshops: for the mid winter carnival on 12-13 June at 10am & 1pm in the Pioneers Hall, George St, Port Chalmers. Cost $5 per lantern.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Newsletter 1 June 2010
1 June 2010 Term 2 Week 7 10/16
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Marae Visit
We are off to Puke Te Raki Marae in Karitane on Thursday. All children must be at school by 9am to ensure they are on time for the bus which will depart at 9.15am. Children will need to bring a packed lunch and drink bottle. Children need to be dressed warmly and have any medication they may need with them.
The cost for the trip is $12.50. Please send payment to school with your child if your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to T2 at least.
We are now on Facebook. Copy this link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz see the updates.
Enrolment Permissions Form
A permission form is included with this newsletter to be completed and returned to school if we have not yet received a completed form for your child/children.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 2 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
There will be no smart lunches available on Thursday due to the Marae trip.
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.
Queens Birthday
School will be closed on Monday 7 June for Queen’s Birthday public holiday.
School Absences
Please remember to ring the school office on 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz if your child is going to be late or is sick. Please contact the school by 9am.
Board of Trustees News
At its meeting on Monday 24 May members of the board farewelled and thanked retiring members, Michael Gaffney, Frank Edwards, Lyn Howe, Michael Andrew and Richard Fitzpatrick, for their service to the board of trustees and the school community.
Items covered during the monthly meeting included the intention of the Board to fill the vacant staff and parent representative vacancies by selection. The staff
representative will be Karen Sintmaartensdijk and the parent representative will be George O’Brien. The new board has been discussing areas of responsibility and will undertake training workshops provided by the NZ School Trustees Association.
The draft school scheme document was tabled which contains the revised curriculum policies and procedures and the new NZ Curriculum. The results of a school wide assessment in Technology were discussed.
Progress on the property developments was discussed. The structural strengthening work is on schedule.
The next monthly meeting of the Board will be held on Monday 14 June at 6pm. Members of the school community are welcome to attend these meetings.
North East Valley Normal School
Board of Trustees
Casual Vacancy
A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.
The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.
If 10% or more of the eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held. Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to:
Steve O’Connor
Chairperson
Board of Trustees
28 June 2010
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
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
18 Wide Horizons Trip R2
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
21 Vision and Hearing Testing
July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
Last day of Term 2
PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
Handy Hint - If you don’t think that you will be able to use a whole bag of apples or pears or pumpkins yourself, maybe you could consider going halves with a friend.
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 Tuesday June 15th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Whether it’s the ‘Swine-flu’ or any other major community illness or emergency, it is how well prepared we are that matters. Do you have an emergency plan that even your young children can follow?
We should all have 3 days supply of food at home, plus essential things for managing illnesses, such as cough mixtures, tissues and Paracetamol. There is nothing worse than going to the supermarket when you are unwell or have sick children with you.
Be prepared for colds and influenza this winter because you can almost guarantee that someone in your home will get a cold. Flu vaccinations are free for people over 65, or for anyone with chronic health conditions.
If you are unsure 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!.
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
Affordable guitar lessons! For more information contact Matt Stuart on: Ph: 021 0322 486 Email: matthew-stuart@hotmail.com
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Marae Visit
We are off to Puke Te Raki Marae in Karitane on Thursday. All children must be at school by 9am to ensure they are on time for the bus which will depart at 9.15am. Children will need to bring a packed lunch and drink bottle. Children need to be dressed warmly and have any medication they may need with them.
The cost for the trip is $12.50. Please send payment to school with your child if your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to T2 at least.
We are now on Facebook. Copy this link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz see the updates.
Enrolment Permissions Form
A permission form is included with this newsletter to be completed and returned to school if we have not yet received a completed form for your child/children.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 2 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
There will be no smart lunches available on Thursday due to the Marae trip.
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.
Queens Birthday
School will be closed on Monday 7 June for Queen’s Birthday public holiday.
School Absences
Please remember to ring the school office on 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz if your child is going to be late or is sick. Please contact the school by 9am.
Board of Trustees News
At its meeting on Monday 24 May members of the board farewelled and thanked retiring members, Michael Gaffney, Frank Edwards, Lyn Howe, Michael Andrew and Richard Fitzpatrick, for their service to the board of trustees and the school community.
Items covered during the monthly meeting included the intention of the Board to fill the vacant staff and parent representative vacancies by selection. The staff
representative will be Karen Sintmaartensdijk and the parent representative will be George O’Brien. The new board has been discussing areas of responsibility and will undertake training workshops provided by the NZ School Trustees Association.
The draft school scheme document was tabled which contains the revised curriculum policies and procedures and the new NZ Curriculum. The results of a school wide assessment in Technology were discussed.
Progress on the property developments was discussed. The structural strengthening work is on schedule.
The next monthly meeting of the Board will be held on Monday 14 June at 6pm. Members of the school community are welcome to attend these meetings.
North East Valley Normal School
Board of Trustees
Casual Vacancy
A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.
The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.
If 10% or more of the eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held. Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to:
Steve O’Connor
Chairperson
Board of Trustees
28 June 2010
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
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
18 Wide Horizons Trip R2
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
21 Vision and Hearing Testing
July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
Last day of Term 2
PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
Handy Hint - If you don’t think that you will be able to use a whole bag of apples or pears or pumpkins yourself, maybe you could consider going halves with a friend.
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 Tuesday June 15th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Whether it’s the ‘Swine-flu’ or any other major community illness or emergency, it is how well prepared we are that matters. Do you have an emergency plan that even your young children can follow?
We should all have 3 days supply of food at home, plus essential things for managing illnesses, such as cough mixtures, tissues and Paracetamol. There is nothing worse than going to the supermarket when you are unwell or have sick children with you.
Be prepared for colds and influenza this winter because you can almost guarantee that someone in your home will get a cold. Flu vaccinations are free for people over 65, or for anyone with chronic health conditions.
If you are unsure 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!.
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
Affordable guitar lessons! For more information contact Matt Stuart on: Ph: 021 0322 486 Email: matthew-stuart@hotmail.com
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