21 September 2010 Term 3 Week 10 10/29
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Te Reo Class Term 4 Trial
Mrs Kewene-Edwards will trial some afternoon bilingual classes next term. The scope and shape of this trial will be finalised tomorrow when the steering group meets at school at 3.15pm. All are welcome to contribute to this meeting. Once details are finalised, the parents of those registered to be part of this trial will be informed. Registrations are still open through the school office.
Principal’s Sabbatical
Last year I applied for and was granted a one term sabbatical. I chose to take the coming term, Term 4, for study leave. Mrs Staynes will be acting principal in my absence. A reliever will cover Mrs Staynes duties.
National Standards
Lester Flockton led a very interesting discussion on National Standards last evening. Thanks to all the parents, teachers and board members who attended.
On behalf of the staff I wish all school families a safe and restful 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
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.
PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.
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 $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for the sale leaflet need to be in by the end of term. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
T-Ball for 5, 6 and 7 Year Olds
A few of the parents at the school are interested in starting up a fun T-Ball team for 5, 6 and 7 year olds. If anyone is interested to learn more, please contact Billie Drummond on 473 7200 or 027 473 7203. Practices won’t start until after the beginning of next term.
Polyfest Kapa Haka DVD
A DVD of the Polyfest is available for $25. It includes the 2 days of performances. An order form will be sent home with children who participated in the festival. Orders can also be made at the office.
Security Over the Holidays
We ask that school families be vigilant over the holidays and contact the Police or Chubb Security ph 479 6367 if there is a security issue. The contractors will be continuing work on the College Block over the holiday period.
School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is paid up to the end of Term 3 at least. Contact the office if you are unsure of the balance.
School Swimming
The school swimming block for Term 4 starts on Tuesday 12 October for 8 days until Friday 22 October (excluding Thursday 21 October). Children will need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. Swimming will be taught by the JC Swim School. The cost of the swimming block will be $25.00. This cost is included as part of the school activity donation. If your child’s activity donation has not been paid please sent $25 to school. The timetable is included with this newsletter.
PTA Donation
Thanks to the PTA who have donated $200 to each class for extra class resources. The PTA have achieved some great fundraising this term which is really appreciated by the staff and children.
BOT News
The Board of Trustees met last night following the National Standards meeting led by Lester Flockton. The Board endorsed a statement of no confidence in the Standards for use in setting achievement targets.
Other matters discussed included property issues; curriculum policy updates in line with the new NZ Curriculum; trial of the bilingual class in T4; plans for the gifted and talented class next year; plans for the 160th anniversary of the school in 2011; parent survey; and the principal appraisal process.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December
Dates to Note
September
24 End of Term 3
October
11 First Day of Term 4
12 Dental Therapist on site
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
12 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
13 Vision & Hearing Testing 9-12.30pm
14 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
PTA News
Maths-a-thon
The PTA have decided to use the money raised from the Maths-a-thon to benefit the children’s class room environments. As such we have given each class $200 to spend on whatever they think would improve their class room (to be decided on after consultation with their teachers).
Hyndman Book Sale
Orders for this have now finished. Thank you to Cameron Gascoyne’s family for their great fundraising.
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 12th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.
NEV Community Development Project
Spring Community Dinner tonight! Tuesday 21 September, Come and listen to our wonderful Community Choir with director Clare Adams, be fooled by Terry Ebeling the Valley magician, congratulate our lovely Art Fibre Fairies for the 2010 Community Quilt, meet Nicole and Jacob, the 2 students who are organising Neighbours’ Week, tap your foot to the African rhythms of SHEbang!, an all female drumming group, and maybe do some French dancing with Les Belles Vilaines. All neighbours welcome at the Baptist Hall 270 North Road from 6:30pm. Bring a plate and a drink. Gold coin donation for the North East Valley Community Development Project.
Don’t forget the Folding Guild next Friday 1st October from 9am at the community room 248 North Rd. Delicious baking!
Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
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.
Valley OSCAR is running a school holiday programme Monday 27th September - Friday 1st October from 8:30 - 5:30 pm daily at the NEV Baptist Church Hall. For more information contact Janette 4739413 or drop in at the church office for an enrolment form. Cost $30 a day, WINZ subsidies available.
Registration Day for Hill City Children's Athletics is between 10am and 12pm on Saturday 25th September at the Hill City Clubrooms (near the Caledonian Ground). Opening Night is Tuesday the 12th of October 2010 at the Hill City Clubrooms. Be there at 5:30pm to register if you missed registration day. A newsletter and registration form is available at the school office. Contact Tim Molteno 473 1368 tim@molteno.net
Northern Gymnastic Club: Fun and affordable gymnastics and trampoline classes at a recreational or competitive level for girls and boys. Open Day: 2-3.30p.m. Sunday 10th October. Burt Hall, King Edward Court (car park entrance off Tennyson St). Contact us: Erin ph. 477 1410, Alison ph. 453 6065, northerngym@gmail.com
Catholic Social Services Seasons For Growth Programme on Grief and Loss: is going to be open to 7-12 year old children who have lost contact with a family member or significant other person in their lives; through separation, divorce or death. It is a fun supportive group for small numbers of young people to develop skills to manage their grief experiences. The group begins Monday 1st Nov at Catholic Social Services. For more information contact: Sue Whyte or Adele Smith Catholic Social Services Ph: 477 3403.
Catholic Social Services Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses: Day & Evening courses: Game On-dads/Seasons for Growth. Register now for 2010: 0-6 years, 6-12 years, Teenage =6 sessions; cost negotiable ph 4773403 sue@ cathsocialservices.org.nz
Free Holiday Activities at Dunedin Public Libraries: Information is available from www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz or call 474 3690.
Northern Gymnastics Open Day: Sunday 10 October 2-3.30pm at Burt Hall, King Edward Court. Contact Erin 477 1410.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Newsletter 14 September 2010
14 September 2010 Term 3 Week 9 10/28
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
National Standards
I have voiced to you my opposition to the Government’s National Standards policy for over a year now.
My fear has been and continues to be that National Standards is driven by politics rather than what is best for children.
The decision to fully implement the Standards at NEV Normal in their current form rests with the Board of Trustees.
They share my concerns about the Standards and they have been cautious in their approach to implementation. They have engaged with the Ministry of Education and the Minister to address their concerns.
It is therefore pleasing to see that the Minister has acknowledged the worries Boards and principals have expressed and that she has initiated an advisory group to consider these concerns.
In the meantime we have asked Emeritus Professor of Education, Lester Flockton, to speak to parents and teachers and trustees about this controversial policy at a special meeting to be held in the school staffroom at 4.30pm Monday 20 September.
All welcome.
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 Ava and Thomas who have started in R11 and Amelia who has started in R2. We warmly welcome their families to our school community.
Otago Cross Country Championships
Congratulations go to Tarryn and Ellie who competed in the Otago Cross Country Championships held at Balmacewen Intermediate School last week. Ellie finished 12th in the Y6 girls event and Tarryn finished 35th in the Y5 girls event.
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.
PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.
Sewing Help Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with a small sewing job on the Kapa Haka uniforms. If you are able to help please let the office know.
Scholastic Book Club
A sale leaflet has been sent home today. Orders with money need to be in by the end of term. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
T-Ball for 5, 6 and 7 Year Olds
A few of the parents at the school are interested in starting up a fun T-Ball team for 5, 6 and 7 year olds. If anyone is interested to learn more, please contact Billie Drummond on 027 473 7203. Practices won’t start until after the beginning of next term.
National Standards Meeting
On Monday 20 September Lester Flockton will lead an information meeting on the National Standards for Board members and parents/caregivers. The meeting will be held in the staffroom from 4.30 to 6pm.
Lester Flockton is a respected academic who has worked for the University Of Otago; is a former school principal and has worked on the National Education Monitoring Project. He has a special interest in assessment and curriculum.
All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
September
15 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
20 National Standards Meeting 4.30-6pm
20 BOT Meeting 6pm
24 End of Term 3
October
11 First Day of Term 4
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
12 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
14 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
Vitamin D
We all need Vitamin D to help absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for bone growth and strength.
The best source of Vitamin D is from the sun. As we don’t always see the sun during our winter months it is
important to remember to get outside as much as possible when the sun is out!
You can also obtain Vitamin D from some foods. A good source of Vitamin D is found in fatty fish (salmon,
mackerel and sardines) and also in cod liver oil.
For more information or if you are concerned about your Vitamin D levels talk to your GP or Public Health Nurse.
The Public Health Nurse for our school is: Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835
PTA News
Maths-a-thon
So far we have risen over $1,300 from this fundraiser! Thank you to all of those that gave so generously and congratulations to all of the children that participated.
Hyndman Book Sale
Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than Monday 20th September. Orders will be delivered at the beginning of Term 4. These books make great birthday and Christmas presents.
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Wednesday September 15th, at 3.20pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.
Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
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: 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
Valley OSCAR is running a school holiday programme Monday 27th September - Friday 1st October from 8:30 - 5:30 pm daily at the NEV Baptist Church Hall. For more information contact Janette 4739413 or drop in at the church office for an enrolment form. Cost $30 a day, WINZ subsidies available.
The NEV Community Development Project are selling raffle tickets for the Community Quilt at the New World supermarket this Friday. The beautiful quilt has been made and kindly donated by the Art Fibre group. The raffle will be drawn at the Spring dinner on Tuesday 21st September (270 North Rd Baptist Hall from 6:30pm). All proceeds of the quilt raffle towards North East Valley community development initiatives. We are still looking for 2 more volunteers to fill up the roster this Friday, if you can give one hour of your time, please contact Kate at 473 8614 or valleynews@actrix.co.nz
Science in the Sea Holiday Programme: at the NZ Marine Studies Centre & Westpac Aquarium Saturday 25th September - Sunday 10th October 2010. get hands-on experience of being a marine scientist. Daily activities during the holidays include science experiments, data collection to test your observation skills, whale songs, films, short talks and demonstrations. Board our yellow
submarine to discover how scientists explore the deep sea. Come along to our fish feeding sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2-3pm and find out! Aquarium entry fees apply. Phone 03 479 5826 Email marine-studies@otago.ac.nz
NZ Short Track Ice Speed Skating
Championships: at the Dunedin Ice Stadium Friday 17th September 4.30pm – 7.30pm;,
Saturday 18th September 9.00am – 3.00pm. No entry charge. Contact 456 4556.
Campaign Launch + Fundraiser Help put Steve O’Connor onto the DCC
Friday September 17th 7pm NEV Baptist Church Tickets $10 or $20 family. Tickets at door or ph Steve 4544986 Advertisement.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
National Standards
I have voiced to you my opposition to the Government’s National Standards policy for over a year now.
My fear has been and continues to be that National Standards is driven by politics rather than what is best for children.
The decision to fully implement the Standards at NEV Normal in their current form rests with the Board of Trustees.
They share my concerns about the Standards and they have been cautious in their approach to implementation. They have engaged with the Ministry of Education and the Minister to address their concerns.
It is therefore pleasing to see that the Minister has acknowledged the worries Boards and principals have expressed and that she has initiated an advisory group to consider these concerns.
In the meantime we have asked Emeritus Professor of Education, Lester Flockton, to speak to parents and teachers and trustees about this controversial policy at a special meeting to be held in the school staffroom at 4.30pm Monday 20 September.
All welcome.
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 Ava and Thomas who have started in R11 and Amelia who has started in R2. We warmly welcome their families to our school community.
Otago Cross Country Championships
Congratulations go to Tarryn and Ellie who competed in the Otago Cross Country Championships held at Balmacewen Intermediate School last week. Ellie finished 12th in the Y6 girls event and Tarryn finished 35th in the Y5 girls event.
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.
PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.
Sewing Help Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with a small sewing job on the Kapa Haka uniforms. If you are able to help please let the office know.
Scholastic Book Club
A sale leaflet has been sent home today. Orders with money need to be in by the end of term. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
T-Ball for 5, 6 and 7 Year Olds
A few of the parents at the school are interested in starting up a fun T-Ball team for 5, 6 and 7 year olds. If anyone is interested to learn more, please contact Billie Drummond on 027 473 7203. Practices won’t start until after the beginning of next term.
National Standards Meeting
On Monday 20 September Lester Flockton will lead an information meeting on the National Standards for Board members and parents/caregivers. The meeting will be held in the staffroom from 4.30 to 6pm.
Lester Flockton is a respected academic who has worked for the University Of Otago; is a former school principal and has worked on the National Education Monitoring Project. He has a special interest in assessment and curriculum.
All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
September
15 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
20 National Standards Meeting 4.30-6pm
20 BOT Meeting 6pm
24 End of Term 3
October
11 First Day of Term 4
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
12 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
14 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
Vitamin D
We all need Vitamin D to help absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for bone growth and strength.
The best source of Vitamin D is from the sun. As we don’t always see the sun during our winter months it is
important to remember to get outside as much as possible when the sun is out!
You can also obtain Vitamin D from some foods. A good source of Vitamin D is found in fatty fish (salmon,
mackerel and sardines) and also in cod liver oil.
For more information or if you are concerned about your Vitamin D levels talk to your GP or Public Health Nurse.
The Public Health Nurse for our school is: Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835
PTA News
Maths-a-thon
So far we have risen over $1,300 from this fundraiser! Thank you to all of those that gave so generously and congratulations to all of the children that participated.
Hyndman Book Sale
Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than Monday 20th September. Orders will be delivered at the beginning of Term 4. These books make great birthday and Christmas presents.
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Wednesday September 15th, at 3.20pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.
Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
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: 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
Valley OSCAR is running a school holiday programme Monday 27th September - Friday 1st October from 8:30 - 5:30 pm daily at the NEV Baptist Church Hall. For more information contact Janette 4739413 or drop in at the church office for an enrolment form. Cost $30 a day, WINZ subsidies available.
The NEV Community Development Project are selling raffle tickets for the Community Quilt at the New World supermarket this Friday. The beautiful quilt has been made and kindly donated by the Art Fibre group. The raffle will be drawn at the Spring dinner on Tuesday 21st September (270 North Rd Baptist Hall from 6:30pm). All proceeds of the quilt raffle towards North East Valley community development initiatives. We are still looking for 2 more volunteers to fill up the roster this Friday, if you can give one hour of your time, please contact Kate at 473 8614 or valleynews@actrix.co.nz
Science in the Sea Holiday Programme: at the NZ Marine Studies Centre & Westpac Aquarium Saturday 25th September - Sunday 10th October 2010. get hands-on experience of being a marine scientist. Daily activities during the holidays include science experiments, data collection to test your observation skills, whale songs, films, short talks and demonstrations. Board our yellow
submarine to discover how scientists explore the deep sea. Come along to our fish feeding sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2-3pm and find out! Aquarium entry fees apply. Phone 03 479 5826 Email marine-studies@otago.ac.nz
NZ Short Track Ice Speed Skating
Championships: at the Dunedin Ice Stadium Friday 17th September 4.30pm – 7.30pm;,
Saturday 18th September 9.00am – 3.00pm. No entry charge. Contact 456 4556.
Campaign Launch + Fundraiser Help put Steve O’Connor onto the DCC
Friday September 17th 7pm NEV Baptist Church Tickets $10 or $20 family. Tickets at door or ph Steve 4544986 Advertisement.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Newsletter 7 September 2010
7 September 2010 Term 3/Week 8 10/27
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
New Zealanders are familiar with natural disasters. Many of us have had first hand experience of a major earthquake, a flood, a landslip. All of us will know of someone who has been affected by the recent Canterbury Earthquake.
It is affirming to see the universal generosity human beings show to one another when tragedy strikes. I suppose this is in large part due to the common belief in the rule ‘Treat others as you would like to be treated’.
This ethic of reciprocity is how we try to act at school and underlies our school rules and behaviour.
In the coming weeks Mrs Staynes will lead the staff and children through some discussions about this rule as we review our behaviour management systems as we introduce the initiative outlined in last week’s newsletter. Watch this space.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Polyfest
This Thursday the senior school is performing at the Maori and Pacific Island Festival being held at the Edgar Centre. Our performance time is 10.30am. Children will be wearing their new kapa haka uniforms donated by the PTA and BOT. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. There is a $2 entry fee to the Edgar Centre.
Rainbow Class
Rainbow class will be held this Thursday at 1.15 to 2.45pm in the new entrant class. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join please contact the office or Mrs Will.
School Photos
School photos will be held 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.
Otago Cross Country Championships
Best wishes to Tarryn and Ellie who are representing our school in the Otago Cross Country Championships on Friday.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders for Issue 5 with money need to be in to the office by this Friday 10 September. 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 3 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Please note the new prices:
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.
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.
Sports Awards
Congratulations to Connor Kennedy who received the Best Tackler U8 award at the Alhambra Junior Rugby Club prize giving. Congratulations also go to the following
children who received awards at the Northern Junior Soccer Club prize giving: - William Ferguson for Most Improved Player and Matai Bowen for Most Valuable Player in the 8th grade; Jack O’Connor for Most Improved Player in the 11th grade; and
Jordan Bailey for The Golden Boot Award for the most goals scored in the 8th grade black team.
National Standards Meeting
On Monday 20 September Lester Flockton will lead an information meeting on the National Standards for Board members and parents/caregivers. The meeting will be held in the staffroom from 4.30 to 6pm.
Lester Flockton is a respected academic who has worked for the University Of Otago; is a former school principal and has worked on the National Education Monitoring Project. He has a special interest in assessment and curriculum.
All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
September
8 School Photos Senior School
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos Junior School
9 PolyFest 10.30am Edgar Centre
10 Otago X Country Championships
10 Wide Horizons R10
13 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
20 National Standards Meeting 4.30-6pm
20 BOT Meeting 6pm
24 End of Term 3
October
11 First Day of Term 4
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
12 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
14 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
PTA News
Hyndman Book Sale
Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than 20th September. Orders will be delivered at the beginning of Term 4. There will be spare order forms in the office if anyone wants to take copies to friends or work.
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.
Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
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
Valley OSCAR is running a school holiday programme Monday 27th September - Friday 1st October from 8:30 - 5:30 pm daily at the NEV Baptist Church Hall. For more information contact Janette 4739413 or drop in at the church office for an enrolment form. Cost $30 a day, WINZ subsidies available.
Saturday Morning Music Classes Annual Demonstration Concert takes place in the Dunedin Town Hall on Sunday the 19th September at 3pm. This is a great way to see the progress made by the children who learn to play an instrument through our organisation. There are usually up to 500 children involved. Door sales are available at the Town Hall from 2:30pm on the 19th. Adults $8 Children $4. More
information about our Open Morning and Enrolments for the Year 2011 will be in a
newsletter next term.
Netball Otago Holiday Programme: Learn a variety of netball skills and enjoy all kinds of fun activities at Edgar Sports Centre on Monday to Wednesday from 9 am – 1pm (please provide morning tea and a drink). Dates: 27 to 29
September for Year 4 – 8 Boys and Girls. Cost $60 per participant. Contact Trish Purdie-Smith Netball Otago 455 1702 trishps@netballotago.co.nz
Ravensbourne Youth Yachting Club: Open day for sailing on Sunday 12th September and Sunday 19th September from 10am at Ravensbourne Boating Club, Ravensbourne Road, West Harbour. All training is supervised by qualified instructors. There is no cost. Bring a wetsuit if you have one & suitable footwear. Enquiries to Warwick Graham 471 0027 or 027 445 4500 email: jaws.graham@clear.net.nz
Advertisement
Campaign Launch + Fundraiser
Help put Steve O’Connor onto the DCC
Friday September 17th 7pm NEV Baptist Church
Tickets $10 or $20 family.
Featuring: Music: Peter & Flora Knight, Neil Copeland, Lionel, Raoul, Tracey Jones & others
Fashion show featuring outfits from NEV’s
Inside Out & Salvation Army
Fundraising Auction. Items can be viewed at www.steveoconnor.org.nz/auction.pdf
Supper included tickets at door or ph Steve 4544986
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL NOW GO TO SALVATION ARMY FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
New Zealanders are familiar with natural disasters. Many of us have had first hand experience of a major earthquake, a flood, a landslip. All of us will know of someone who has been affected by the recent Canterbury Earthquake.
It is affirming to see the universal generosity human beings show to one another when tragedy strikes. I suppose this is in large part due to the common belief in the rule ‘Treat others as you would like to be treated’.
This ethic of reciprocity is how we try to act at school and underlies our school rules and behaviour.
In the coming weeks Mrs Staynes will lead the staff and children through some discussions about this rule as we review our behaviour management systems as we introduce the initiative outlined in last week’s newsletter. Watch this space.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal
Polyfest
This Thursday the senior school is performing at the Maori and Pacific Island Festival being held at the Edgar Centre. Our performance time is 10.30am. Children will be wearing their new kapa haka uniforms donated by the PTA and BOT. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. There is a $2 entry fee to the Edgar Centre.
Rainbow Class
Rainbow class will be held this Thursday at 1.15 to 2.45pm in the new entrant class. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join please contact the office or Mrs Will.
School Photos
School photos will be held 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.
Otago Cross Country Championships
Best wishes to Tarryn and Ellie who are representing our school in the Otago Cross Country Championships on Friday.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders for Issue 5 with money need to be in to the office by this Friday 10 September. 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 3 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
Please note the new prices:
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.
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.
Sports Awards
Congratulations to Connor Kennedy who received the Best Tackler U8 award at the Alhambra Junior Rugby Club prize giving. Congratulations also go to the following
children who received awards at the Northern Junior Soccer Club prize giving: - William Ferguson for Most Improved Player and Matai Bowen for Most Valuable Player in the 8th grade; Jack O’Connor for Most Improved Player in the 11th grade; and
Jordan Bailey for The Golden Boot Award for the most goals scored in the 8th grade black team.
National Standards Meeting
On Monday 20 September Lester Flockton will lead an information meeting on the National Standards for Board members and parents/caregivers. The meeting will be held in the staffroom from 4.30 to 6pm.
Lester Flockton is a respected academic who has worked for the University Of Otago; is a former school principal and has worked on the National Education Monitoring Project. He has a special interest in assessment and curriculum.
All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December
Dates to Note
September
8 School Photos Senior School
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos Junior School
9 PolyFest 10.30am Edgar Centre
10 Otago X Country Championships
10 Wide Horizons R10
13 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
20 National Standards Meeting 4.30-6pm
20 BOT Meeting 6pm
24 End of Term 3
October
11 First Day of Term 4
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
12 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
14 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
PTA News
Hyndman Book Sale
Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than 20th September. Orders will be delivered at the beginning of Term 4. There will be spare order forms in the office if anyone wants to take copies to friends or work.
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.
Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
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
Valley OSCAR is running a school holiday programme Monday 27th September - Friday 1st October from 8:30 - 5:30 pm daily at the NEV Baptist Church Hall. For more information contact Janette 4739413 or drop in at the church office for an enrolment form. Cost $30 a day, WINZ subsidies available.
Saturday Morning Music Classes Annual Demonstration Concert takes place in the Dunedin Town Hall on Sunday the 19th September at 3pm. This is a great way to see the progress made by the children who learn to play an instrument through our organisation. There are usually up to 500 children involved. Door sales are available at the Town Hall from 2:30pm on the 19th. Adults $8 Children $4. More
information about our Open Morning and Enrolments for the Year 2011 will be in a
newsletter next term.
Netball Otago Holiday Programme: Learn a variety of netball skills and enjoy all kinds of fun activities at Edgar Sports Centre on Monday to Wednesday from 9 am – 1pm (please provide morning tea and a drink). Dates: 27 to 29
September for Year 4 – 8 Boys and Girls. Cost $60 per participant. Contact Trish Purdie-Smith Netball Otago 455 1702 trishps@netballotago.co.nz
Ravensbourne Youth Yachting Club: Open day for sailing on Sunday 12th September and Sunday 19th September from 10am at Ravensbourne Boating Club, Ravensbourne Road, West Harbour. All training is supervised by qualified instructors. There is no cost. Bring a wetsuit if you have one & suitable footwear. Enquiries to Warwick Graham 471 0027 or 027 445 4500 email: jaws.graham@clear.net.nz
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Campaign Launch + Fundraiser
Help put Steve O’Connor onto the DCC
Friday September 17th 7pm NEV Baptist Church
Tickets $10 or $20 family.
Featuring: Music: Peter & Flora Knight, Neil Copeland, Lionel, Raoul, Tracey Jones & others
Fashion show featuring outfits from NEV’s
Inside Out & Salvation Army
Fundraising Auction. Items can be viewed at www.steveoconnor.org.nz/auction.pdf
Supper included tickets at door or ph Steve 4544986
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