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

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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