Newsletter 9 November 2010

9 November 2010 Term 4 Week 5 10/34

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Last week we had a visit from Shane Winterton, who is the Ministry of Education national facilitator for the PB4L (positive behaviour for learning) initiative.

He was very impressed by a number of things about our school. He thought we had beautiful grounds and was amazed by the amount of room children had for playing. Thanks to Mr Harvey for the effort he puts into the upkeep of the gardens and lawns.

Shane also commented on the lovely behaviour the children displayed at morning tea time. It was a pleasure to show him the bright attractive classrooms. Well done teachers for creating superb learning centres.

All in all I felt proud showing him around our school.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.


Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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Welcome
Welcome to Brodie’s cousin Robbie who has started in R5. We welcome his family to our school community.

Portfolios
Portfolios of the children’s work will be sent home tomorrow 10 November. As the portfolios are a record of their assessment work they need to be
returned by Monday 15 November. Please discuss them with your children and make any comment, then sign the inside cover to show that you have read the portfolios.

Rainbow Class
Rainbow class for 4 year olds is being held this Thursday from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this transition to school class 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 2 with items by Rooms 5 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Flippaball Results
On Sunday the Ferocious Sharks won 7 goals to 5 and the Tigers won 2 goals to 1. Well done to all the players. Please ensure the flippaball fee of $25 is paid as soon as possible.

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played St Francis Xavier and lost 2 tries to 7. Player of the day was Jack B. Please ensure the touch fee of $10 per player is paid.

Football Results
The NEV Normal School girls Football team played their first tournament last weekend at Grants Brae. They played three hard games against some much older girls. We came second in all our games but we played with lots of heart. Player of the day was Celeste Howard for her grit and determination. We hope to do better next week.

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.

Newsletter Covers
We are now using our new supply of newsletters. We would like to thank all of the sponsors who have supported our school by contributing to the cost of the newsletter covers. Their advertisements are on the back cover of the newsletter. Please support our sponsors.

Jump Rope for Heart
We had a fantastic afternoon last Wednesday with the Jump Rope activities. The children raised $85 from the coin trail to donate to the Heart Foundation.

English Language Assistants (ELA) Programme
Mrs Probert, our ESOL teacher, is one of the facilitators of this professional development programme attended by a number of schools at present. Last Friday a workshop was held at DNI and some of our ESOL children attended to assist the
participants undertake a reading activity.



2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
November
11 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 Wide Horizons Trip R3
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.


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.

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 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: ww.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.

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.