Newsletter 8 March 2011

8 March 2011 Term 1 Week 6 11/5

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Coin Trail
Thanks to all the children who participated in the fundraiser for the Red Cross on Friday. They raised $175. That money has been sent to the Red Cross. Donations of cash and canned food will still be accepted at the school office.

We had two Christchurch children enrolled last week and one yesterday. We are all keeping a close eye on them!

Early Starts
School officially opens for children at 8.30am. Parents who need to drop their child off earlier than 8.30am should arrange this in advance by speaking to the classroom teacher. If enough parents need before school care for children we will see what we can arrange. So let us know if you fit in this category.

Parent Help
Do you know how to PODCAST? We would like to try podcasting our assemblies and need help from an expert (or a very competent amateur!!). See Sara at the office if you can help.

Dogs on School Property
The grounds are used a lot after school and in the weekends. The Board welcome the school being used by the community.

There are some rules though and one is that dogs are not allowed on the property (unless they course they are performing at the school talent quest!).

Lately we have had to remove dog poo from the field and from other areas of the school. Can family members please challenge anyone who brings their dog onto the school property reminding them that this is a school for children, not dogs!

160th School Celebrations
The 160th celebration due to be held on 11th April is postponed.

The celebration was to feature the re-dedication of the refurbished school hall and other school amenities. This refurbishment is not complete and will not be ready for this day.

We will set a new day and publicise this as soon as possible.

Anyone who wishes to help organise this celebration please contact Sara at the office.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.


John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to Ellie who has started in R11 and we welcome from Christchurch Sophie and Caitlin, who have started in R8 and Jessica, who has started in R5.

Teacher/Parent/Child Goal Setting
Goal setting interviews will be held tomorrow Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 March. If you do not know your interview time please check with the office for confirmation.

Walk n Wheel Week
Congratulations to all the children who participated in last week’s Walk n Wheel Week. Thanks go to all the parents and caregivers who facilitated their child/ren walking or wheeling.

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. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two
extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Road PatrolThere is still one vacancy on Thursday mornings. If you are able to assist with supervising the road patrollers 15-20 minutes before school please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.

Road Safety
There as been concern over children not using the school crossing when crossing over to the west side of North Road. If your child walks to school please talk to them about road safety and using the pedestrian crossing. If you are dropping off or picking up your child please ensure that they use the crossing. Constable John Somerfield will be coming to school during weeks 8 and 9 to teach children about road safety.

Upcoming Event
The whole school cross country is to be held on Friday 18 March at 1pm. Details to follow.

Sports Results
Flippaball
Our Y5 & 6 team did not play on Sunday, and they lost the game two Sundays ago 0 goals to 6. Good luck for this Sunday!

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played Tainui Blue and lost 4 trys to 5 - a close game. Lydia was named player of the day.

Sporting Success
Congratulations to Olivia Andrew who placed 2nd in the U8 section of the Otago Surf Lifesaving championships on Sunday. Olivia finished 2nd overall for the year for Otago. Well done Olivia!!

2011 Term Dates
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

Dates to Note
March
8 PTA Meeting 3.30pm
9-10 Teacher/Parent Child Goal Setting Interviews
10 Wide Horizons Trip
11 R11 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 5/8
17 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
18 R5 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 3/10
18 School Cross Country at Chingford Park 1pm
21 Otago Anniversary Holiday
22-28 Road Safety
23 Wide Horizons Trip
25 R3 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
28 BOT Meeting 6pm
31 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm

April
1 R2 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 5/8
5 PTA Meeting & AGM 3.30pm
6 Wide Horizons Trip
8 R8 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 3/10
15 R10 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
15 Term 1 Ends

May
2 Term 2 Commences
3-12 Swimming Block at DNI Pool

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

Meadowfresh/New World/Flybuys Competition: to win our school a share of $30,000 by registering for the Daisy Meadow promotion at www.meadowfreshdaisies.co.nz where NEV Normal will be given its own online meadow in which to grow daisies. Your Flybuys card can also be registered nominating NEV Normal and each time you buy Meadow Fresh products swipe your card and virtual daisies will be added to the online meadow. 15 South Island Schools with the most collected daisies (per enrolled student) will receive $2000. The competition runs from 7 March to 17 April 2011.

The Complete Ukulele Workshop: Sunday 27 March, 1:00 pm. Venue: Bennu Restaurant. From novice level through to intermediate and advanced players. All the way from Hamilton, New Zealand’s longest serving ukulele band, the Big Muffin Serious Band, present “The Muffin Method” ©. Strum techniques, different rhythms, chords, as well as single note melody picking, transposing and arrangement – all demonstrated in the most entertaining and instructive manner imaginable. Bring your uke! Duration: 120 minPrices: Adult: $20, Child/Student: $10Tickets: www.TicketDirect.co.nz , ph. 03 477-8597. Booking fees may apply.

Alhambra Union Rugby Registration: All welcome. Come and join the fun! Free rugby ball with all registrations. Thursday 10th March 3.30 - 6pm or contact Claire @ 473-1548 or Janeene @ 473- 8986.