Newsletter 17 November 2010

17 November 2010 Term 4 Week 6 10/35

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

On Saturday a hard working group of PTA members provided a BBQ lunch for the North Otago vintage car club. It was a very enjoyable occasion and we thank the PTA for all their hard work in making the lunch a successful fundraiser.

If your child is playing in the school grounds during out of school hours they should be supervised. There have been some incidents lately that have caused concern. We encourage people to use the grounds as they are a lovely community asset, but like to ensure that they are kept that way and that all children are safe.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.


Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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Portfolios
All portfolios should now have been returned to school.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 8 with items by Rooms 11 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

School Trips
Over the next 2 weeks there are several class trips organised to visit the Art Gallery in support of curriculum learning. These trips are funded by the school activity donation. Please ensure your child’s donation is paid or send in money to cover the cost of the trip. If you would like to pay by internet
transfer the school bank account is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Sports Tops
Please return all NEV Normal sports tops as soon as possible. The exception to this is those children who are playing touch and girls football.

Final Prize giving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Wednesday 15 December at 11am to 12.30pm. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognising contributions children have made during the year. Please note that this is the definite confirmed time for this assembly!

BOT Survey
Included with the newsletter is a BOT survey asking parents and caregivers to give feedback on a variety of questions relating to our school. Please complete the survey and return to the office. There is an incentive for children to return the completed form for their parents/caregivers! There is also the option to complete the survey on line by following this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BG7Q2KB
The Board welcomes your feedback.

Swimming Grant
Many thanks to the PTA for their successful application of a $1500 grant from the Bendigo Foundation towards the cost of our school swimming block.

Food Technology
The senior syndicate has been dehydrating fruit as part of food technology. There have been some interesting and tasty results! Thanks to the people who have provided dehydrators for use.

The junior school have been looking at personal growth and their bodies wants and needs - which includes food and nutrition. The children have been enjoying making food!

Flippaball Results
On Sunday the Ferocious Sharks won 8 goals to 3 and the Tigers drew 3 goals to 3. Well done to all the players.

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played St Clair and lost 0 tries to 13. Player of the day was Chloe.
Football Results
The NEV Normal girls football team played last weekend at Grants Brae. They played three hard games and were much more competitive. Goals were scored!!! Player of the day was Olivia Andrew for her goal scoring. Well done to all the players.

Otago ChampionshipsYesterday Ellie Bardsley competed in the girls Y5 & 6 800m at the Otago Primary Schools Athletics Championships. Ellie finished in the top 15 which is a very creditable result. Congratulations Ellie!


2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
November
19 R3 Trip to Art Gallery
19 Wide Horizons R10
23 R8 & R10 Art Gallery Trips
24 R11 Art Gallery Trip
25 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
26 Orange Day Parade - Road Patrollers

December
2 Logan Park Show
6 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30-11am
6 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 Wide Horizons R11
10 R2 Art Gallery Trip
10 NEV Project Christmas Party DNI
14 PTA Meeting - Filadelfio's 7pm
15 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4.

2011 Term Dates
Teacher Only Day Monday 31 January
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 December

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 21 March
Queen's Birthday Monday 6 June

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Waitangi Day Sunday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 22 April
Easter Monday Monday 25 April
Anzac Day Monday 25 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 26 April
Labour Day Monday 24 October

PTA News
North Otago Vintage Car Club Visit
Last Saturday the PTA hosted a BBQ lunch for visitors from the North Otago Vintage Car Club. All of the cars that came were made before 1918! It was a fun and profitable day for the PTA ($634). Thank you to everyone who came and helped out. A special thanks to Mary who put in a huge effort and made it the success that it was.

Next PTA Meeting
The final meeting for the year will be held at Filadelfio's on Tuesday 14 December at 7pm.Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
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.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Enrolments for 2011: November 20th 2010 and February 5th 2011. If these times are not possible,enrolments can be made through the post. Nov 20th: George St: 9:00 to 11:30am (follow the signs), Macandrew Int: 9:00 to 10:30am in the school foyer. Further enquiries to: George St coordinator: 4772296 Macandrew/Mosgiel coordinator 4771214. Website: www.smmcotago.com

St Brigid's School are holding a Blanket Fair on Sunday the 21st of November from 11AM to 2PM at 57 Bayfield Road, Dunedin. School families will be selling a range of goods from their picnic blankets and the PTA will be running the Chocolate Wheel and Sausage Sizzle and selling drinks, ice-blocks, candy floss and raffle tickets.

Poison Operation Targeting Possums: until 30 December bait stations with poison will be placed in the following areas: - Mt Cargill/Bethunes, Upper Chingford Park, Signal Hill, Stevensons Bush. It is advisable to keep dogs on a lead at all times while in these areas.