1 September 2010 Term 3 Week 7 10/26
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Positive Behaviour for Learning
NEV Normal is one of four local school invited by the Ministry of Education to introduce an American behaviour management system into local schools.
The first day of training was yesterday at the regional offices of the Ministry. All of our senior team attended and we were very impressed with what we saw. Mrs Staynes will lead the introduction of this initiative.
This behaviour system started in a very rough school in the States - at that school the principal had an armed guard on hand at all times! - and the approach turned the school around.
The Government has sponsored the introduction of the scheme into NZ schools because of the rise in behaviour problems evident in our schools.
We enjoy pretty good behaviour from most of our children but there is always room for improvement. Parents will be briefed further about how this new system will work in our school. The implementation will take 3 years.
Random Act Of Kindness Day
Today is Random Act of Kindness Day. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many parents who show our children kindness. Often parents will notice children at school are in need of a warm jacket or some new shoes and the next thing these items turn up. I’ve seen teachers and other staff do the same. Thanks!
I have notices that there are a few families really struggling to make ends meet lately. The school has some strategies in place to help children and families in need so please let us know if we can help.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
Welcome to Paige and Bailey who have started in R11. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.
Kapa Haka Uniform Fittings
Thursday 2 September at lunch time. If you have a spare hour to help please come along.
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 Foods have advised of a price increase for their lunches. There is a notice included with this newsletter. 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 $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.
NEV Normal Tops
We are missing a number of our NEV Normal tops which are used for sport and other school activities. Please check at home and in school bags and return all tops to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
Kids for Kids Concert
The North East Valley Normal School choir will be performing at the Kids for Kids Christmas Show with Suzanne Prentice on Thursday 21 October at 7.30pm. The tickets for this show are now on sale and can be bought at the Regent Theatre box office, or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz. If your child is part of the choir, they will not need a ticket. If you have any questions see Mrs Sintmaartensdijk in Room 10.
Advertising on the Newsletter
Our newsletter cover is being updated. If you would like to advertise on the back cover please contact the office or phone Barry’s Newsletter Services on 0508 733 733.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 5 are being sent home today.
Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 10 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
School Photos
School photos have been booked in for Thursday 9 September, however we have a clash with the Polyfest Kapa Haka festival. As a result we have altered the times for the school photos as follows: -
Wednesday 8 September: R5, R3, R2 from 1.30pm.
Thursday 9 September: R11, R10, R8 from 9am.
Please note that there will be class and individual photos taken but not family groups. If you do not wish your child to be photographed as an individual please contact the office.
Sports Results
Our soccer team played Christian Liberton School today and after a very good game lost 1 goal to 0. Congratulations to all our players.
Enrolling for Year 7, 2011 at Dunedin North Intermediate:
Enrolments for 2011 are mounting up. Some learning-style options are filling very rapidly. First preference is given to the earliest enrolments. To avoid missing out on your preferred option please act now and forward your enrolment to the DNI office. If you require an enrolment pack or wish to make an appointment with the principal, Ross Leach, prior to enrolling please contact Joanne Popa in the office on 473 9027. NEV Normal School holds some enrolment packs at the office.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
September
2 Kapa Haka Fittings
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
8 School Photos Senior School
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos Junior School
9 PolyFest Edgar Centre
10 Otago X Country Championships
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3
Community News
Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: 4-6 people per term; $5 per person. $1 raffles. Great prizes. Bar open. Thursday 16 September 7pm for 7.30 start at the NEV Bowling Club 139 North Road. Ph 473 9107 to register.
Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.
North East Valley Junior Cricket Registration: Saturday 11 September, 10-12 am OR Tuesday 14 September, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. For further information please see our website: www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc
Southern Gymnastics Academy: Recreational gymnastics for children aged 5-11. Tues 28th, Thurs 30th September, and Tues 5th, Thurs 7th October. 9:00-10:30am, and 11:30-1:00pm. $7.50 per session or $20 for all four. Contact: www.southerngymnastics.co.nz Email: dunedin@southerngymnastics.co.nz
Breakfast – simple, low-cost and healthy!
For a typical person the longest duration of time that passes between meals is from dinner (or that after dinner snack) until breakfast the following morning. Our bodies are like a machine that needs to be refuelled regularly and the more time that passes between meals the less effective our bodies will perform.
Breakfast at home is a healthy, low-cost way to help your children grow strong and be ready to learn. Some simple breakfast options are toast with spreads, cereal such as wheat biscuits with milk or rolled oats/porridge with milk.
To obtain any resources or advice on healthy eating and the importance of breakfast talk to your schools public health nurse.
The Public Health Nurse for our school is:
Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Newsletter 24 August 2010
24 August 2010Term 3 Week 6 10/25
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
As I write the painters are scraping away on the window sills outside my office! Sometimes we have to put up with a bit of discomfort to enjoy the benefits of change.
The senior classes are now enjoying their refreshed and refurbished classrooms. The children and teachers alike have patiently endured the noise and disruption that has come with the building work. Now they can settle back into their permanent
learning spaces.
The senior block has not only been refurbished but has been strengthened to meet modern earthquake standards and has had all rot and leaks repaired. These blocks are over 40 years old so well overdue a bit of attention! The College Block, which includes the library, should be ready for occupation mid way through next term.
Other things to look forward to: -
The bilingual class - starting next term on a trial basis has already 9 children registered.
The Kapa Haka uniforms have arrived and they look spectacular - thanks to the PTA and the BoT who shared the cost of these! The Poly Festival is scheduled for September 9th.
A teacher has been appointed to teach the Gifted Kids Classes which we have agreed to host from 2011. This exciting city-wide project will have positive spin-offs for our children.
Plans have been submitted to move the two older classrooms which house the community project, to the back of the car park and to then re-gable the front of the hall. We are hoping to have this project completed by April 2011 at which time we celebrate the school’s 160th birthday.
New entrant enrolments have been strong lately and we have had a number of unexpected enrolments in the upper school.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
Welcome to Mixi who has started in R11. A warm welcome to her family to our school community.
Rainbow Class
This transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 26 August from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this group, 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 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
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.
Sports Results
R 3 and R5 children ran in the North Zone cross country at Balmacewen Intermediate today. Well done to all the children who participated. Congratulations to Tarryn Tree and Ellie Bardsley who have qualified for the Otago Cross Country Championships which will be held on 10 September.
NEV Normal Tops
We are missing a number of our NEV Normal tops which are used for sport and other school activities. Please check at home and in school bags and return all tops to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
Advertising on the Newsletter
Our newsletter cover is being updated. If you would like to advertise on the back cover please contact the office or phone Barry’s Newsletter Services on 0508 733 733.
Kids for Kids Concert
The North East Valley Normal School choir will be performing at the Kids for Kids Christmas Show with Suzanne Prentice on Thursday 21 October at 7.30pm. The tickets for this show are now on sale and can be bought at the Regent Theatre box office, or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz. If your child is part of the choir, they will not need a ticket. If you have any questions see Mrs Sintmaartensdijk in Room 10.
Board of Trustees News
National Standards
Further to my letter sent home on Friday regarding National Standards reporting, I wish to let parents/caregivers know that the Board is continuing to work through how we report to parents in a safe and helpful manner.
We are currently discussing: -
The best ways to inform parents of the issues of concern that have been raised.
The best way to consult parents before and after we send home the first National Standards reports.
We welcome your feedback at anytime and we hope you will engage in the more formal processes of consultation that the BOT initiates.
Steve O’Connor
Board Chair
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
August
24 North Zone X Country R3 & R5
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
30 R2 Cupcake Day 12.30-1.30pm
September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
9 PolyFest Edgar Centre
10 Otago X Country Championships
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3
PTA News
Maths-A-Thon
Congratulations to all the children for taking part in the Maths-A-Thon last Friday! Completed cards and money need to be returned to the school office no later than Friday 27th August. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support of these PTA fundraisers.
Hyndman Book Sale
Brochures will be sent home soon for you, your family and work colleges to purchase some of these books at super prices. They make great birthday and Christmas presents!
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held today Tuesday
September 14th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.
Community News
Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: 4-6 people per term; $5 per person. $1 raffles. Great prizes. Bar open. Thursday 16 September 7pm for 7.30 start at the NEV Bowling Club 139 North Road. Ph 473 9107 to register.
Respiratory Hygiene
Term Three is usually when we get winter illnesses so here is another reminder about the importance of respiratory hygiene.
As one way of preventing the spread of viruses we are teaching children to cough and sneeze into their elbows or alternatively to cough and sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away. Also always remember to wash your hands after every time you sneeze or cough.
The Public Health Nurse for our school is: Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
As I write the painters are scraping away on the window sills outside my office! Sometimes we have to put up with a bit of discomfort to enjoy the benefits of change.
The senior classes are now enjoying their refreshed and refurbished classrooms. The children and teachers alike have patiently endured the noise and disruption that has come with the building work. Now they can settle back into their permanent
learning spaces.
The senior block has not only been refurbished but has been strengthened to meet modern earthquake standards and has had all rot and leaks repaired. These blocks are over 40 years old so well overdue a bit of attention! The College Block, which includes the library, should be ready for occupation mid way through next term.
Other things to look forward to: -
The bilingual class - starting next term on a trial basis has already 9 children registered.
The Kapa Haka uniforms have arrived and they look spectacular - thanks to the PTA and the BoT who shared the cost of these! The Poly Festival is scheduled for September 9th.
A teacher has been appointed to teach the Gifted Kids Classes which we have agreed to host from 2011. This exciting city-wide project will have positive spin-offs for our children.
Plans have been submitted to move the two older classrooms which house the community project, to the back of the car park and to then re-gable the front of the hall. We are hoping to have this project completed by April 2011 at which time we celebrate the school’s 160th birthday.
New entrant enrolments have been strong lately and we have had a number of unexpected enrolments in the upper school.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
Welcome to Mixi who has started in R11. A warm welcome to her family to our school community.
Rainbow Class
This transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 26 August from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this group, 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 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
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.
Sports Results
R 3 and R5 children ran in the North Zone cross country at Balmacewen Intermediate today. Well done to all the children who participated. Congratulations to Tarryn Tree and Ellie Bardsley who have qualified for the Otago Cross Country Championships which will be held on 10 September.
NEV Normal Tops
We are missing a number of our NEV Normal tops which are used for sport and other school activities. Please check at home and in school bags and return all tops to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
Advertising on the Newsletter
Our newsletter cover is being updated. If you would like to advertise on the back cover please contact the office or phone Barry’s Newsletter Services on 0508 733 733.
Kids for Kids Concert
The North East Valley Normal School choir will be performing at the Kids for Kids Christmas Show with Suzanne Prentice on Thursday 21 October at 7.30pm. The tickets for this show are now on sale and can be bought at the Regent Theatre box office, or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz. If your child is part of the choir, they will not need a ticket. If you have any questions see Mrs Sintmaartensdijk in Room 10.
Board of Trustees News
National Standards
Further to my letter sent home on Friday regarding National Standards reporting, I wish to let parents/caregivers know that the Board is continuing to work through how we report to parents in a safe and helpful manner.
We are currently discussing: -
The best ways to inform parents of the issues of concern that have been raised.
The best way to consult parents before and after we send home the first National Standards reports.
We welcome your feedback at anytime and we hope you will engage in the more formal processes of consultation that the BOT initiates.
Steve O’Connor
Board Chair
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
August
24 North Zone X Country R3 & R5
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
30 R2 Cupcake Day 12.30-1.30pm
September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
9 PolyFest Edgar Centre
10 Otago X Country Championships
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3
PTA News
Maths-A-Thon
Congratulations to all the children for taking part in the Maths-A-Thon last Friday! Completed cards and money need to be returned to the school office no later than Friday 27th August. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support of these PTA fundraisers.
Hyndman Book Sale
Brochures will be sent home soon for you, your family and work colleges to purchase some of these books at super prices. They make great birthday and Christmas presents!
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held today Tuesday
September 14th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.
Community News
Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: 4-6 people per term; $5 per person. $1 raffles. Great prizes. Bar open. Thursday 16 September 7pm for 7.30 start at the NEV Bowling Club 139 North Road. Ph 473 9107 to register.
Respiratory Hygiene
Term Three is usually when we get winter illnesses so here is another reminder about the importance of respiratory hygiene.
As one way of preventing the spread of viruses we are teaching children to cough and sneeze into their elbows or alternatively to cough and sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away. Also always remember to wash your hands after every time you sneeze or cough.
The Public Health Nurse for our school is: Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Newsletter 18 August 2010
18 August 2010 Term 3 Week 5 10/24
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
National Standards Testing
The ODT reported today that our school is not producing a mid year report as a protest against the Government policy on National Standards. This is not the case.
We do not usually publish a mid-year written report;
The Board of Trustees asked the teachers to prepare a trial mid-year report based on the National Standards; the teachers did so;
These reports do not accurately portray the children’s achievement;
The Board of Trustees decided they should not be published because of the teachers’ concerns about then;
The Board of Trustees have written to the Secretary of Education explaining why these reports will not be published and asking for her comment.
So, the reports have not been sent home because they are not seen as useful, not as a protest! Most principals I know are experiencing similar problems as they find the National Standards levels do not match other more reliable and tested assessment tools. Until these ‘mismatches’ are sorted, the worth of the Standards will continue to be debated.
Hopefully, someone in Wellington will see sense and go back to the drawing board with these standards and either chuck them out altogether, or reset them using more reliable processes.
Behaviour Initiative
The Ministry of Education have invited NEV Normal to be part of a small pilot scheme
introducing an American behaviour model into NZ schools. We need a couple of parent volunteers to be part of this pilot. It will require attendance at training during the day for 1 or 2 days every now and then. If you are interested, please leave you name with Sara at the office.
Bilingual Class Trial
During Term 4 we will trial a bilingual class in the afternoons. Mrs Kewene-Edwards will teach this class. Parents who wish their child to attend should register at the office. Mrs Kewene-Edwards class will be covered by other teachers during this trial period.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
Welcome to Holly who has started in R3 and Ellie who has started in R5. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.
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
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
1 x 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
The final game was held yesterday against College Street School and we won 8 goals to 7!!! Jaani was the player of the day. Congratulations to all the children who participated in netball and thanks to Mrs Hesson and Jess Hannah-Brennan for organising and coaching.
Volleyball
A number of children participated in an interschool volleyball tournament in the school hall yesterday afternoon. Thanks to Mrs Hesson for organising the competition.
Mathletics
Congratulations to our Mathletics team of Hamish, Cyprus, Jack O and Alex who
competed in the Mathletics competition on Monday at the Town Hall. They
performed with credit! Thank you to Mrs Staynes who has been coaching them.
PTA News
Maths-A-Thon
Maths-a-thon fundraising cards need to be back to the classrooms by this Thursday 19th. The test will be held on Friday 20th. Cards will then be sent back home for money to be collected and returned to the school office no later than Friday 27th August. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support of the PTA fundraisers.
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 14th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.
Hand washing
The spread of illness is most common in the third term of the school year. This is a reminder of the importance of hand washing. Children who wash their hands regularly have fewer sick days with colds and flu’s, and less time off with ‘tummy bugs’.
It takes 20 seconds to wash your hands properly and teaching children to get into a habit of washing their hands will help control the spread of disease. Hand drying is also very important as wet hands will attract bugs like a magnet.
The Public Health Nurse for our school is:Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
August
20 Wide Horizons trip R5
PTA Maths-A-Thon
24 North Zone X Country R3 & R5
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3
Community News
Watoto Children’s Choir
Rescue a child Raise a leader Rebuild a nation. The wonderful Watoto Children’s Choir – 22 beautiful boys and girls from Uganda – are performing at the Dunedin Town Hall on Friday 17 September at 7pm. Be inspired by this group of parentless children, who will share their unique blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music, ethnic dance and costumes along with a message of God's love. This concert is free with an opportunity to make a donation to the work of Watoto.
Brought to you by TEAR Fund NZ.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
National Standards Testing
The ODT reported today that our school is not producing a mid year report as a protest against the Government policy on National Standards. This is not the case.
We do not usually publish a mid-year written report;
The Board of Trustees asked the teachers to prepare a trial mid-year report based on the National Standards; the teachers did so;
These reports do not accurately portray the children’s achievement;
The Board of Trustees decided they should not be published because of the teachers’ concerns about then;
The Board of Trustees have written to the Secretary of Education explaining why these reports will not be published and asking for her comment.
So, the reports have not been sent home because they are not seen as useful, not as a protest! Most principals I know are experiencing similar problems as they find the National Standards levels do not match other more reliable and tested assessment tools. Until these ‘mismatches’ are sorted, the worth of the Standards will continue to be debated.
Hopefully, someone in Wellington will see sense and go back to the drawing board with these standards and either chuck them out altogether, or reset them using more reliable processes.
Behaviour Initiative
The Ministry of Education have invited NEV Normal to be part of a small pilot scheme
introducing an American behaviour model into NZ schools. We need a couple of parent volunteers to be part of this pilot. It will require attendance at training during the day for 1 or 2 days every now and then. If you are interested, please leave you name with Sara at the office.
Bilingual Class Trial
During Term 4 we will trial a bilingual class in the afternoons. Mrs Kewene-Edwards will teach this class. Parents who wish their child to attend should register at the office. Mrs Kewene-Edwards class will be covered by other teachers during this trial period.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
Welcome to Holly who has started in R3 and Ellie who has started in R5. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.
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
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
1 x 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
The final game was held yesterday against College Street School and we won 8 goals to 7!!! Jaani was the player of the day. Congratulations to all the children who participated in netball and thanks to Mrs Hesson and Jess Hannah-Brennan for organising and coaching.
Volleyball
A number of children participated in an interschool volleyball tournament in the school hall yesterday afternoon. Thanks to Mrs Hesson for organising the competition.
Mathletics
Congratulations to our Mathletics team of Hamish, Cyprus, Jack O and Alex who
competed in the Mathletics competition on Monday at the Town Hall. They
performed with credit! Thank you to Mrs Staynes who has been coaching them.
PTA News
Maths-A-Thon
Maths-a-thon fundraising cards need to be back to the classrooms by this Thursday 19th. The test will be held on Friday 20th. Cards will then be sent back home for money to be collected and returned to the school office no later than Friday 27th August. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support of the PTA fundraisers.
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 14th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.
Hand washing
The spread of illness is most common in the third term of the school year. This is a reminder of the importance of hand washing. Children who wash their hands regularly have fewer sick days with colds and flu’s, and less time off with ‘tummy bugs’.
It takes 20 seconds to wash your hands properly and teaching children to get into a habit of washing their hands will help control the spread of disease. Hand drying is also very important as wet hands will attract bugs like a magnet.
The Public Health Nurse for our school is:Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
August
20 Wide Horizons trip R5
PTA Maths-A-Thon
24 North Zone X Country R3 & R5
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3
Community News
Watoto Children’s Choir
Rescue a child Raise a leader Rebuild a nation. The wonderful Watoto Children’s Choir – 22 beautiful boys and girls from Uganda – are performing at the Dunedin Town Hall on Friday 17 September at 7pm. Be inspired by this group of parentless children, who will share their unique blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music, ethnic dance and costumes along with a message of God's love. This concert is free with an opportunity to make a donation to the work of Watoto.
Brought to you by TEAR Fund NZ.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Newsletter 11 August 2010
11 August 2010 Term 3 Week 4 10/23
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Peer Mediators
During Friday's assembly a group of the peer mediators spoke to the students about some matters of concern they had.
Peer mediators are senior children chosen by the staff and their peers to mediate issues in the playground during breaks.
The mediators are taught not to be little teachers but to be big brothers and sisters. They are encouraged to promote good relations amongst the student body and to take particular care with the youngest and those who are shy or unassertive.
The current mediators are: - Jorja, Latiesha, Jaani, Briana, Liam, Reuben, Cyprus, Ben and Jack B.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
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Welcome
Welcome to Matai who has started in R3 and Eva who has started in R11. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.
Rainbow Class
Rainbow class, the transition to school class for 4 year olds, is being held this Thursday 12 August from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this group please contact Mrs Will or the school 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.
Mathletics
Good luck to our Mathletics team who are competing in the Mathletics competition on Monday at the Town Hall. They have been training hard with Mrs Staynes.
School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.
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
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
1 x 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.
Road Patrol—Help!
Help is again needed supervising the road patrollers on Thursday afternoons (3-3.15pm). If you are able to help at this time please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with payment for Issue 5 need to be into the office by this Friday 13 August. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Sports Results
Our netball team played Sacred Heart School two Tuesdays ago and won. Meihana was the player of the day. Yesterday we played Calton Hill School and lost 3 goals to 15. Aini was the player of the Day.
Sports Balls
Many thanks to the Alhambra Junior Rugby Club and Leslie Rugby for the donation of rugby balls to the school.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
August
11 Miniball Fun Day
12 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
16 Mathletics 1.30-3.30pm Town Hall
17 PTA meeting 3.15pm
17 Volleyball Fun Day
20 Wide Horizons trip R5
PTA Maths-A-Thon
24 North Zone X Country R3 & R5
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3
H1N1 Flu Virus Situation
We have received this information from the Ministry of Education regarding the current situation with Swine Flu, HIN1.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) reports that there is an increase in the numbers of people with H1N1 flu virus. They don’t expect a repeat of last year’s situation, nor do they expect the MOH will be recommending that schools and early childhood centres are closed.
A high percentage, nearly 50%, of under 20 year-olds have had the H1N1 flu virus so should now have some natural immunity. There has also been a high rate of vaccination. However, some schools are experiencing very high absences. These tend to be in areas where there weren’t as many cases last year.
The symptoms include a high temperature, chills, headache, nausea and some vomiting and diarrhoea.
MOH is reminding everyone to repeat last year’s intensive prevention measures. These are:practice good hygiene – wash and dry your hands regularly, and cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing; stay home if you are sick; phone your doctor or HealthLine for advice.
People with pre-existing health conditions and pregnant women need to be particularly careful and seek medical advice early if they have flu symptoms.
For more information, visit the Ministry of Health H1N1 webpages at http://www.moh.govt.nz/influenza-a-h1n1
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Peer Mediators
During Friday's assembly a group of the peer mediators spoke to the students about some matters of concern they had.
Peer mediators are senior children chosen by the staff and their peers to mediate issues in the playground during breaks.
The mediators are taught not to be little teachers but to be big brothers and sisters. They are encouraged to promote good relations amongst the student body and to take particular care with the youngest and those who are shy or unassertive.
The current mediators are: - Jorja, Latiesha, Jaani, Briana, Liam, Reuben, Cyprus, Ben and Jack B.
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
Welcome
Welcome to Matai who has started in R3 and Eva who has started in R11. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.
Rainbow Class
Rainbow class, the transition to school class for 4 year olds, is being held this Thursday 12 August from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this group please contact Mrs Will or the school 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.
Mathletics
Good luck to our Mathletics team who are competing in the Mathletics competition on Monday at the Town Hall. They have been training hard with Mrs Staynes.
School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.
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
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
1 x 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.
Road Patrol—Help!
Help is again needed supervising the road patrollers on Thursday afternoons (3-3.15pm). If you are able to help at this time please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with payment for Issue 5 need to be into the office by this Friday 13 August. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Sports Results
Our netball team played Sacred Heart School two Tuesdays ago and won. Meihana was the player of the day. Yesterday we played Calton Hill School and lost 3 goals to 15. Aini was the player of the Day.
Sports Balls
Many thanks to the Alhambra Junior Rugby Club and Leslie Rugby for the donation of rugby balls to the school.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
August
11 Miniball Fun Day
12 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
16 Mathletics 1.30-3.30pm Town Hall
17 PTA meeting 3.15pm
17 Volleyball Fun Day
20 Wide Horizons trip R5
PTA Maths-A-Thon
24 North Zone X Country R3 & R5
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3
H1N1 Flu Virus Situation
We have received this information from the Ministry of Education regarding the current situation with Swine Flu, HIN1.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) reports that there is an increase in the numbers of people with H1N1 flu virus. They don’t expect a repeat of last year’s situation, nor do they expect the MOH will be recommending that schools and early childhood centres are closed.
A high percentage, nearly 50%, of under 20 year-olds have had the H1N1 flu virus so should now have some natural immunity. There has also been a high rate of vaccination. However, some schools are experiencing very high absences. These tend to be in areas where there weren’t as many cases last year.
The symptoms include a high temperature, chills, headache, nausea and some vomiting and diarrhoea.
MOH is reminding everyone to repeat last year’s intensive prevention measures. These are:practice good hygiene – wash and dry your hands regularly, and cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing; stay home if you are sick; phone your doctor or HealthLine for advice.
People with pre-existing health conditions and pregnant women need to be particularly careful and seek medical advice early if they have flu symptoms.
For more information, visit the Ministry of Health H1N1 webpages at http://www.moh.govt.nz/influenza-a-h1n1
Monday, August 2, 2010
Newsletter 3 August 2010
3 August 2010 Term 3 Week 3 10/22
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Bus Services for Children
People ask from time to time whether primary children have access to the Ministry of Education subsidised buses. Herewith is the current situation.
Currently a Ministry organised bus travels from Waitati via Mt Cargill Road to the city to transport secondary students.
Primary school children who live beyond Doug Hall’s property on North Road are eligible to board this bus free of charge and be dropped at NEV Normal. These children are classed as ‘eligible’ for the school bus.
Children who do not live beyond this point are able to catch this bus but must pay - it is one section.
Children who bypass their closest local school, regardless of where they live are not eligible for any subsidised or free school bus travel.
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
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.
School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.
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.
The current menu is included with this newsletter.
PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no hot lunches this Friday.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 5 will be sent home this week. Orders with payment will need to be into the office by Friday 13 August. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Sports Results
Our netball team played Calton Hill School last Tuesday and lost 1 goals to 12. Chloe and Haziq were the players of the day. Good luck for today’s game!
Head Lice
Head lice continues to be a problem in some classes. Please make regular checks of your child/ren’s hair and treat when necessary. Regular combing with a fine tooth comb and conditioner will help remove any lice or eggs. There is a robicomb available to be borrowed from the office if required.
Further information may be obtained from the public health nurse Julie Buxton. Contact details: 476 9853.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
August
6 Wide Horizons trip R2
11 Miniball Fun Day
12 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
16 Mathletics 1.30-3.30pm Town Hall
17 PTA meeting 3.15pm
17 Volleyball Fun Day
20 Wide Horizons trip R5
20 PTA Maths-A-Thon
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3
PTA News
Thanks for all the help with our fundraising last term, we have been able to purchase 25 new sports balls for the school. A combined effort between the PTA and the BOT has enabled us to buy new Kapa Haka uniforms for the senior school which should be ready for use later this year.
Maths-A-Thon
Keep an eye out for the Maths-a-thon forms that will be coming home this Wednesday. The Maths-a-thon will be held on Friday 20th August with all money raised being used to fund ongoing projects through the PTA
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday August 17th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.
Community News
Invitation to the Malaysian Exhibition
The Otago Malaysian Student Association has invited our school community to the Malaysian Exhibition. The Malaysian community has decided to share with the community of Dunedin their cultural values and also facts on all aspects of
Malaysia.
This exhibition will be highly educational and an opportunity for our community to learn more about life in a multi racial developing country. There will be live performances every hour and there will be interactive presentation during the exhibition.
Everything will be free.
Day/Date: this Sunday 8th August
Venue: Union Hall, Otago University Central Library
Time: llam-6pm
There will also be a Malaysian Food Festival alongside the exhibition. Very cheap Malaysian delicacies will be sold to give people the opportunity to experience real Malaysian food.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Bus Services for Children
People ask from time to time whether primary children have access to the Ministry of Education subsidised buses. Herewith is the current situation.
Currently a Ministry organised bus travels from Waitati via Mt Cargill Road to the city to transport secondary students.
Primary school children who live beyond Doug Hall’s property on North Road are eligible to board this bus free of charge and be dropped at NEV Normal. These children are classed as ‘eligible’ for the school bus.
Children who do not live beyond this point are able to catch this bus but must pay - it is one section.
Children who bypass their closest local school, regardless of where they live are not eligible for any subsidised or free school bus travel.
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
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.
School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.
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.
The current menu is included with this newsletter.
PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no hot lunches this Friday.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 5 will be sent home this week. Orders with payment will need to be into the office by Friday 13 August. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Sports Results
Our netball team played Calton Hill School last Tuesday and lost 1 goals to 12. Chloe and Haziq were the players of the day. Good luck for today’s game!
Head Lice
Head lice continues to be a problem in some classes. Please make regular checks of your child/ren’s hair and treat when necessary. Regular combing with a fine tooth comb and conditioner will help remove any lice or eggs. There is a robicomb available to be borrowed from the office if required.
Further information may be obtained from the public health nurse Julie Buxton. Contact details: 476 9853.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
August
6 Wide Horizons trip R2
11 Miniball Fun Day
12 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
16 Mathletics 1.30-3.30pm Town Hall
17 PTA meeting 3.15pm
17 Volleyball Fun Day
20 Wide Horizons trip R5
20 PTA Maths-A-Thon
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3
PTA News
Thanks for all the help with our fundraising last term, we have been able to purchase 25 new sports balls for the school. A combined effort between the PTA and the BOT has enabled us to buy new Kapa Haka uniforms for the senior school which should be ready for use later this year.
Maths-A-Thon
Keep an eye out for the Maths-a-thon forms that will be coming home this Wednesday. The Maths-a-thon will be held on Friday 20th August with all money raised being used to fund ongoing projects through the PTA
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday August 17th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.
Community News
Invitation to the Malaysian Exhibition
The Otago Malaysian Student Association has invited our school community to the Malaysian Exhibition. The Malaysian community has decided to share with the community of Dunedin their cultural values and also facts on all aspects of
Malaysia.
This exhibition will be highly educational and an opportunity for our community to learn more about life in a multi racial developing country. There will be live performances every hour and there will be interactive presentation during the exhibition.
Everything will be free.
Day/Date: this Sunday 8th August
Venue: Union Hall, Otago University Central Library
Time: llam-6pm
There will also be a Malaysian Food Festival alongside the exhibition. Very cheap Malaysian delicacies will be sold to give people the opportunity to experience real Malaysian food.
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