Newsletter 3 November 2010

3 November 2010 Term 4 Week 4 10/33
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcome to our College teachers as they begin their final posting. They have interesting programmes prepared.

Yesterday a group of children went to the Caledonian ground to participate in the North Zone athletics sports. Mrs Hesson said everyone tried hard, performed well and were well behaved. Thank you to the parents and caregivers who provided transport and support to the children. Ellie Bardsley came 4th in the girls U11 long jump and 4th in her heat for U11 girls 75m and 5th in the 800m. She has qualified for the 800m in the Otago Championships to be held on 16 November. Well done Ellie!

It was a lovely day for the children to have fun jumping in the Jump Rope for heart. This was such a good way to raise money for the Heart Foundation. Thank you to the many children who brought their gold coin to school today. Thanks to Miss Ballantine for organising this event.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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Sun Hats
Term 4 is a ‘No Hat No Play’ term. Children must have a sun hat to wear while outside. Please ensure your child’s sun hat has a brim to cover the face and neck. Caps are not acceptable. School sun hats are available at the office for $13.00. Most classes have sun block for the children to put on but if your child is sensitive to sun block please provide a suitable block to keep at school.

Flippaball Results
Results so far have been wins to both teams on the first week, loses to both teams on the second week, and last Sunday wins again to the Ferocious Sharks 8 goals to 2 and to the Tigers 13 goals to 0. Great results!!! Please ensure the flippaball fee of $25 is paid as soon as possible.

Touch Results
Touch has also begun on Thursdays. Unfortunately games have been rained off for 2 weeks but the team has had one game which they won 7 tries to 3. Well done!! Please ensure the touch fee of $10 is paid.

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 & 3. 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. The menu is included with this newsletter.

School Activity Donation
All school activity donations should be paid by now. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money need to be in by this Friday 5 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Bi-lingual Class
The bi-lingual class trial has begun with 16 children 3 afternoons each week. The class is taken by Mrs Kewene-Edwards and Natalie Stone. Children are learning simple language structure to use in their everyday life as well as whole school learning (school wide assessments etc). Children have been enjoying their learning and making good progress. Parent support has been welcome and appreciated.

Final Prize Giving Assembly
Please note the change of time: Wednesday 15 December from 1.30-3.00pm.


Dress Up Clothes
R11 is delighted to have received a variety of new dress up clothes made by Miss Bs mother Mrs Ballantine. The wonderful costumes are being enjoyed by all the children in R11!. Thank you Mrs B!



2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
November
3 Jump Rope Day Challenge Day - coin trail
5 Scholastic Issue 7 closes
11 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 Wide Horizons Trip R5
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Otago Athletics Championships
19 R3 Trip to Art Gallery
19 Wide Horizons R10
25 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
26 Orange Day Parade - Road Patrollers

December
6 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30-11am
6 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 Wide Horizons R11
11 NEV Project Christmas Party DNI
14 PTA Meeting
15 Prize Giving Assembly 1.30-3.00pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4.

PTA News

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 16th, 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.

Parenting Courses Term 4: 6-12 years on Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am for 6 weeks from October 27 to December 1 at the NEV Baptist church. Facilitators are Melanie McNatty and Gill Eastgate. Contact Sue on 477 3403 or email sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz

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.

Fireworks Extravaganzer: this Friday 5 November at 7pm at the Sally Army Hall, 45 North Road. BBQ (BYO meat). Bring fireworks to share.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Open Morning: subsidised lessons of musical instruments in small-group classes held on 32 Saturday mornings throughout the school year. Groups of parents and children wishing to commence classes in 2011 may observe classes in progress on Saturday morning, November 13th. George Street Normal School Centre: meet in the main block old entrance for guided tours from 9:00am to 10:30am. Macandrew Intermediate School Centre: meet in the foyer at 9:15am, or 10:15am.

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

Party in the Carpark: Sunday 14 November 11am-1pm at the Salvation Army Carpark, 43 North Road. Entertainment and food, magic face painting and more.