14 December 2010 Term 4 Week 10 10/39
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Prize Giving Assembly
Wednesday 15 December from 11am to 12.30pm when we will farewell our Y6 leavers.
Graduating Year 6 Students:
Jaani Allen Katelyn Andrew
Ellie Bardsley Jack Birchall
Briana Buijck Jorja Hall
Latiesha Hall Grace Hayward
Rory Henry-Osborne Jarrad Kennedy
Ben Knudson Hamish McKinlay
Cyprus Nitis Liam O’Brien
Jack O’Connor Alex Peck-Locke
Kyle Stevenson Mase Winder
There are some families for whom the end of this school year will mark the end of their formal relationship with the Valley School. The school would like to thank these families for their input and support over the years.
School Reports: Will be handed out to parents/caregivers on Wednesday after the final assembly/prize giving. Those reports not collected by a parent/caregiver will be posted.
Talent QuestWill be held on Thursday from 9.30-11.00am.
Classes for 2011 are currently being finalised.
Children will be informed of their class for next year on Wednesday afternoon and will spend a short time in that room. The make-up of classes in a school this size is never static. If we get more student enrolments than we anticipate, especially at the junior end of the school, students are often promoted. There is a policy about promotion which parents are welcome to view at any stage.
School Donations: are really important as they pay for things like the school swimming lessons and trips to the museum, art gallery and to performances. If you haven’t made your donation please try and contribute something! The school manages its finances very carefully and yet often ends the year in deficit!
Office Hours: The School Office will close Thursday at 1pm. The Office will reopen on Monday 23 January 2011 at 9am and be open until 3pm each day. Messages can be left on the school answer phone.
Return of School Books: Please ensure all school books: - library, journals and readers are returned as soon as possible.
Smart Lunches: will resume on Monday 7 February.
NEV Christmas Fiesta
What a great success the Christmas party was! It was estimated that up to 1000 people attended and enjoyed the bands, bouncy castle, food and stalls. Thanks to all who helped.
Security Over The Holidays
Please contact Chubb Security Ph 479 6367 if there is a security issue at school over the holidays. I suggest parents save this phone number on their
mobile phones.
2011 Term DatesA fridge magnet with 2011 term dates has been included with your child’s report.
On behalf of the staff best wishes to all school families for a family, fun-filled Christmas, safe travels for those on the move and a prosperous and healthy 2010.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal
Sports Results
Touch ResultsLast Thursday we played Forbury and won 7 tries to 4, which was a great way to finish the year! Justice was named player of the day.
2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December
Dates to Note
December
14 PTA Meeting - Filadelfio's 7pm
15 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4
School Finishes at 12.30pm
Members of Staff 2011
Mr John McKenzie Principal
Mrs Cheryl Staynes Deputy Principal
Mrs Fiona Will Assistant Principal
Senior School
Mrs Maria Kewene-Edwards Teacher R5
Mrs Judith Evans-Weir Shared Teaching R3
Mrs Jane Hesson Shared Teaching R3
Ms. Tracy Ballantine Teacher R2
Junior School
Mrs Fiona Will Teacher R11
Mrs Karen Sintmaartensdijk Teacher, Models R10
Mr Michael Andrew Teacher, Models R8
Part Time Teachers
Mrs Jan Probert Teacher ESOL/International
Ancillary/Support Staff
Mrs Sara Lindsay Office Administration
Mrs Jill Ferry Library Assistant
Mr Ken Harvey Caretaker
Mrs Beverley Geeson Cleaner
Mrs Lynne Buijck Cleaner
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 Dec
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
Christmas Raffle
Thank you to all of those that bought and sold raffle tickets. The prize winners will be announced during the final assembly this Wednesday. We would like to take this opportunity to also thank the following businesses for donating prizes:
Pet Planet, Paper Plus, Taieri Gorge Railway, Mannequin Café Bar, Gardens New World and Unichem Gardens Pharmacy.
Merry Christmas
The PTA would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a most enjoyable and safe holiday.
Community News
Nanny Available: 16 years experience, part time/full time. Excellent references. Experience with special needs, premature babies, toddlers and up. Ph Kirsten 0272922143.
Dunedin Neonatal Intensive Care ‘Santa in the Park Photo’: Avoid the Christmas rush 18 and 19 Dec 11am to 3pm at Dunedin Hospital Playground. Neonatal Nurses Conference fundraiser.
Otago Museum Discovery Squad: Monday 20-Friday 24 December morning sessions only 8.30am-1pm ages 5-12, fully supervised. Cost $29. Bookings on 474 7474.
Valley Oscar Holiday Programme: open 12.30-5.30pm on Thursday 16 December and 8.30am-5.30pm on Friday 17 – Thursday 23 December. Cost $30 per child and $25 for a second child. 2011 holiday programme from Monday 24-Friday 28 January. Contact Janette on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies may be available.
JC Swim School 2011 Classes: Holiday Blocks are DNI Jan 17 – 21 and Jan 24 – 28. Term 1 Classes start on the week of Jan 31.contact Jill on 4822813.
JC SWIM Water Safety Tips
As the school holidays draw nearer it is one of the most important times for people
to remain extra vigilant in and around water. A drowning is often quick, unexpected and is always a tragedy.
Maintain constant supervision. Watch children around any water environment (pool, stream, lake, tub, toilet, bucket of water), no matter what skills your child has acquired and no matter how shallow the water. A drowning can occur in a few inches of water.
Don’t rely on substitutes. The Swim School uses floatation devices for Endurance, Physical Development and Technique. Floatation devices are fun but they are not a replacement for Adult Supervision When participating in all boating activities Invest in a proper-fitting, approved flotation device (life vests).
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7 December 2010 Term 4 Week 9 10/38
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Even though there are only a few more sleeps until Santa Claus arrives, there is a lot of work to be done before school finishes.
The older children have been blasting off to space in their space ships and the younger children are preparing for their EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) day next Tuesday.
The North Dunedin Fiesta at DNI will be held on Friday. If anyone is able to help cook sausages on a BBQ please let the office know.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
Cheryl Staynes
Acting 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 organised by the Peer Mediators with R5 reporting on their EOTC week. Items by Rooms 8 &11 will be presented. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
The final day for Smart Food lunches will be next Monday 13 December. 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.
Sports Tops
We are still missing a number of our sports tops. Please could everyone have a good look in bags and at home for them.
Return of School Books
Please ensure all school books: - library, journals and readers are returned as soon as possible.
Reminder
School Donations
There is currently over $1300 in unpaid activity donations. A statement has been sent home with this newsletter if your child’s activity donation has not been paid in full. This money is used to pay the cost of swimming, visits outside the school in support of curriculum learning, visiting performers at the school. It would be appreciated if you could try and contribute something! The school manages its
finances very carefully and yet always ends the year on deficit!
Chest Freezer Free to a Good Home
We have a chest freezer in the College Block kitchen that is no longer required. It is 1400cm long and 600cm wide. Please let the office know if you would like it. There is no cost but we would ask that you organise to remove it.
Talent Quest
On the final day of term Thursday 16 December, a talent quest will be held. It is open to all students, individuals and groups to perform in the areas of dance, drama, comedy, singing, instrument. Please discuss this with your child/ren and think about areas in which they might perform.
Sports Results
Flippaball
Congratulations to our finalists who competed at Moana Pool on Sunday. The Tigers came 3rd - in their group which was a fantastic result, while the Ferocious Sharks finished 4th in their group. Well done to the players in both teams. Thank you to Mrs Hesson who coaches these teams.
Touch Results
Last Thursday we played Kaikorai Blue and lost 3 tries to 7, but it was a really good game and our team played well. Matai was named player of the day for excellent defending!
Football Results
The girls soccer team played on Sunday. They lost both their matches but had a skills training session in stead of a third game which was great.
Valley Oscar Holiday Programme
Valley Oscar will be open from 12.30-5.30pm on Thursday 16 December and 8.30am-5.30pm on Friday 17 – Thursday 23 December. Cost $30 per child and $25 for a second child.
2011 holiday programme from Monday 24-Friday 28 January.
Contact Janette on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies may be available.
Board of Trustees News
The Board of Trustees held its final meeting for the year last night. Matters considered included:-
The results of the recent BOT survey, with the positive feedback received. Thank you to the families who responded.
The Term 3 School Wide Assessment results for Maths:Basic Facts were discussed.
The 2011 draft budget was tabled and finance policies reviewed. It was agreed that the school activity donation would remain at the same amounts for 2011.
The Board wishes all school families safe and restful Christmas holidays.
2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December
Dates to Note
December
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
School Finishes at 12.30pm
PTA News
Christmas Raffle
Thank you to all those that have kindly donated items to the Christmas raffle so far. The box will remain in the office until the end of school this Friday if anyone else would like to contribute. Spare raffle cards can be found in the office if needed. Raffle cards and money need to be back into the office by 3pm this Friday. The raffle will be drawn at the final assembly on Wednesday 15th December. Thank you to everyone for your continuing support of the PTA fundraisers.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting and social get together will be held at 7pm at Filadelfio’s on Tuesday 14th December.
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.
Community Fiesta Kids Market: Bring along your pre-loved toys, games, books etc to sell at the community fiesta on Friday 10th Dec at DNI at 5:30. This is a chance to clean up the bedroom and make some money before Christmas. Bring a blanket on which to set up your things and some 'change' in case people only have a $5 note. Register your interest or ask questions by sending an email to michael.gaffney@xtra.co.nz otherwise we will see you on the day.
MA-FI Arts Holiday Programme: Children’s art classes in drawing, design, painting, sculpture, print-making, pottery, mask making. At King Edward Court from Friday 17-24 December and then Monday 17-Friday 28 January. Contact Matthew or Fiona 477 6112, email ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz or www.ma-fiarts.co.nz
Experienced Female Babysitter: available after school and over the holiday period. Has completed the Tots and Toddlers plunket course. Please contact Jayme on 0274742765 or email, Jayme.mckenzie930@gmail.com
Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: Our holiday programme will be running the week
before Christmas 20 – 24 December and restarting 5th January until school starts. Don’t forget our drop off service is also available outside of these dates. Heaps of fun to be had both within chipmunks and outings. OSCAR approved for WINZ subsidies. Enquire now Dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz or phone 4776762.
Dunedin Neonatal Intensive Care ‘Santa in the Park Photo’: Avoid the Christmas rush 18 and 19 Dec 11am to 3pm at Dunedin Hospital Playground. Neonatal Nurses Conference fundraiser.
Southern Sticks Hockey Academy Fun Day of Hockey: Hugo Inglis (Black Stick), Blair Tarrant (Black Stick) and Nick Ross (Junior Black Stick) are in town coaching for two full days. Year 5 and 6 Boys on Monday 20th of December from 9am – 3pm; Year 5 and 6 Girls on Tuesday 21st of December from 9am – 3pm. Please send your name, email address and a contact number to southernsticks@yahoo.co.nz and we will get back to you with all the details.
Otago Museum Discovery Squad: Monday 20-Friday 24 December morning sessions only 8.30am-1pm ages 5-12, fully supervised. Cost $29. Bookings on 474 7474.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Even though there are only a few more sleeps until Santa Claus arrives, there is a lot of work to be done before school finishes.
The older children have been blasting off to space in their space ships and the younger children are preparing for their EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) day next Tuesday.
The North Dunedin Fiesta at DNI will be held on Friday. If anyone is able to help cook sausages on a BBQ please let the office know.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
Cheryl Staynes
Acting 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 organised by the Peer Mediators with R5 reporting on their EOTC week. Items by Rooms 8 &11 will be presented. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Smart Food School Lunches
The final day for Smart Food lunches will be next Monday 13 December. 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.
Sports Tops
We are still missing a number of our sports tops. Please could everyone have a good look in bags and at home for them.
Return of School Books
Please ensure all school books: - library, journals and readers are returned as soon as possible.
Reminder
School Donations
There is currently over $1300 in unpaid activity donations. A statement has been sent home with this newsletter if your child’s activity donation has not been paid in full. This money is used to pay the cost of swimming, visits outside the school in support of curriculum learning, visiting performers at the school. It would be appreciated if you could try and contribute something! The school manages its
finances very carefully and yet always ends the year on deficit!
Chest Freezer Free to a Good Home
We have a chest freezer in the College Block kitchen that is no longer required. It is 1400cm long and 600cm wide. Please let the office know if you would like it. There is no cost but we would ask that you organise to remove it.
Talent Quest
On the final day of term Thursday 16 December, a talent quest will be held. It is open to all students, individuals and groups to perform in the areas of dance, drama, comedy, singing, instrument. Please discuss this with your child/ren and think about areas in which they might perform.
Sports Results
Flippaball
Congratulations to our finalists who competed at Moana Pool on Sunday. The Tigers came 3rd - in their group which was a fantastic result, while the Ferocious Sharks finished 4th in their group. Well done to the players in both teams. Thank you to Mrs Hesson who coaches these teams.
Touch Results
Last Thursday we played Kaikorai Blue and lost 3 tries to 7, but it was a really good game and our team played well. Matai was named player of the day for excellent defending!
Football Results
The girls soccer team played on Sunday. They lost both their matches but had a skills training session in stead of a third game which was great.
Valley Oscar Holiday Programme
Valley Oscar will be open from 12.30-5.30pm on Thursday 16 December and 8.30am-5.30pm on Friday 17 – Thursday 23 December. Cost $30 per child and $25 for a second child.
2011 holiday programme from Monday 24-Friday 28 January.
Contact Janette on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies may be available.
Board of Trustees News
The Board of Trustees held its final meeting for the year last night. Matters considered included:-
The results of the recent BOT survey, with the positive feedback received. Thank you to the families who responded.
The Term 3 School Wide Assessment results for Maths:Basic Facts were discussed.
The 2011 draft budget was tabled and finance policies reviewed. It was agreed that the school activity donation would remain at the same amounts for 2011.
The Board wishes all school families safe and restful Christmas holidays.
2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December
Dates to Note
December
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
School Finishes at 12.30pm
PTA News
Christmas Raffle
Thank you to all those that have kindly donated items to the Christmas raffle so far. The box will remain in the office until the end of school this Friday if anyone else would like to contribute. Spare raffle cards can be found in the office if needed. Raffle cards and money need to be back into the office by 3pm this Friday. The raffle will be drawn at the final assembly on Wednesday 15th December. Thank you to everyone for your continuing support of the PTA fundraisers.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting and social get together will be held at 7pm at Filadelfio’s on Tuesday 14th December.
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.
Community Fiesta Kids Market: Bring along your pre-loved toys, games, books etc to sell at the community fiesta on Friday 10th Dec at DNI at 5:30. This is a chance to clean up the bedroom and make some money before Christmas. Bring a blanket on which to set up your things and some 'change' in case people only have a $5 note. Register your interest or ask questions by sending an email to michael.gaffney@xtra.co.nz otherwise we will see you on the day.
MA-FI Arts Holiday Programme: Children’s art classes in drawing, design, painting, sculpture, print-making, pottery, mask making. At King Edward Court from Friday 17-24 December and then Monday 17-Friday 28 January. Contact Matthew or Fiona 477 6112, email ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz or www.ma-fiarts.co.nz
Experienced Female Babysitter: available after school and over the holiday period. Has completed the Tots and Toddlers plunket course. Please contact Jayme on 0274742765 or email, Jayme.mckenzie930@gmail.com
Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: Our holiday programme will be running the week
before Christmas 20 – 24 December and restarting 5th January until school starts. Don’t forget our drop off service is also available outside of these dates. Heaps of fun to be had both within chipmunks and outings. OSCAR approved for WINZ subsidies. Enquire now Dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz or phone 4776762.
Dunedin Neonatal Intensive Care ‘Santa in the Park Photo’: Avoid the Christmas rush 18 and 19 Dec 11am to 3pm at Dunedin Hospital Playground. Neonatal Nurses Conference fundraiser.
Southern Sticks Hockey Academy Fun Day of Hockey: Hugo Inglis (Black Stick), Blair Tarrant (Black Stick) and Nick Ross (Junior Black Stick) are in town coaching for two full days. Year 5 and 6 Boys on Monday 20th of December from 9am – 3pm; Year 5 and 6 Girls on Tuesday 21st of December from 9am – 3pm. Please send your name, email address and a contact number to southernsticks@yahoo.co.nz and we will get back to you with all the details.
Otago Museum Discovery Squad: Monday 20-Friday 24 December morning sessions only 8.30am-1pm ages 5-12, fully supervised. Cost $29. Bookings on 474 7474.
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