Newsletter 20 June 2011

20 June 2011 Term 2 Week 8 11/13
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Swimming Results
The Board of Trustees were pleased to review the results of the recent 8 day swimming block at its last meeting. The results are published in this newsletter. At that meeting, the Board endorsed the importance of the swimming programme and reaffirmed its commitment to ensure it continues. The Board thank the PTA for organising funding which subsidises the programme, the volunteer parents who support the teachers and Jill Clarke and her team for their enthusiasm to increase our children’s skills.

Recent ODT Coverage of “Small Schools”
Some of you will have read an article about roll numbers in Dunedin schools. A south Dunedin principal, Gary Tenbeth, called for further reviews of small schools in Dunedin. He argues that bigger schools are better resourced; they can field better sports teams etc. Mr Tenbeth has obviously not visited our school. I can assure our community that I have made my feelings known to Mr Tenbeth as have many of my colleagues.

We are a very well resourced school, our achievement results are enviable; our sports teams enjoy success on a regular basis (did we not thrash a larger local school only last week?!!). The point is that we are the school which serves North East Valley proudly and to a high standard; the school has done so for 160 years and will continue to do so for many years to come.

Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Anahera and Ella who have started in R11 and Tayla who has started in R2. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.

Junior School Production
Congratulations to all our star performers from R11, R10 and R 8 who participated in the junior school show, “Willbee the Bumblebee”, last Thursday. It was a great performance enjoyed by families and friends and by the children at the local preschools.

Thanks go to Mrs Will, Mrs Sintmaartensdijk and Mr Andrew for their hard work preparing the children. Thanks also to the college teachers who assisted, to the parents who helped with the costumes and to Mrs O’Brien - the wonderful pianist.

Rainbow Class
The final transition to school class for 4 year olds for T2 is being held this Thursday 23 June in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 4 have been sent home today. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 6 July. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

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.

Smart Food Hot Lunches - New
Smart Food are now offering hot lunches on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost is $4. The choices are: -
Chow Mein
Macaroni Cheese
Spaghetti Bolognese
Shepherds Pie
Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

School Motto
Congratulations to Lucas Reid and the Andrew family who won first ($15) and second ($10) prize in the Board of Trustees school motto competition.

Sports Results
Soccer
Congratulations to the school soccer team who defeated George Street Normal School 5 goals to nil. Goals were scored by Blake (1), Cameron G (2) and Robbie (2). Well done to all the players!

Netball
The Y5/6 team played George Street Normal School and defeated them 11 goals to 9.

The team also competed in a tournament at the Edgar Centre. They played 3 games, won 2 and lost the third by 1 goal. Well done!!

The Y3/4 team have had mixed success but they are enjoying their netball and are getting to know the positions on the court. Player of the day was Matthew Bruce last week. Thanks to Sacha for coaching this team.

Miniball
The miniball team played in a tournament at the Edgar Centre last Thursday. They lost all 3 games but enjoyed the experience. Thanks to parents for assisting with the transport and to Julie for coaching the team.

2011 Term Dates
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
June
23 Rainbow Class R11: 1.15-2.45pm
24 Elgregro Show 1.50-2.30pm
24 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R5: Items by Rs 3/10

July
1 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R3: Items by Rs 2/11
5 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
6-8 Life Education Trust all classes
8 R5 Ukulele Kids’ Jam
8 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R2: Items by Rs 5/8
15 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R8: Items by Rs 3/10
15 Final Day of Term 2

PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!

Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
There are still some orders that need to be collected from the office. Thank you to all those families who placed orders.

Tea Towel Fundraiser
Order forms have been sent home today, so that you can place your orders for this exciting fundraiser.

Game Stencils
Thank you to Mr Harvey who has done a great job painting the game stencils onto the asphalted playing area in front of the senior block. They look great!

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday July 5th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

NEV Normal School Banking is Proudly Sponsored by Credit Union South

NZCU SOUTH
26 Filleul Street
Dunedin 9059
Ph 03 4771473
www.nzcusouth.co.nz
email enquiries@nzcusouth.co.nz

Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

Application forms are available at the school office