Newsletter 7 December 2010

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

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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.