Newsletter 7 June 2011

7 June 2011 Term 2 Week 6 11/12

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Education Review Office
The school had its triennial review last week - our last review was four years ago.

The review went extremely well. The reviewers told the Board members: -
the children are getting a good deal;
the children have an enthusiasm for learning;
the professionalism of the teachers is evident;
teachers make really good use of achievement data;
the children are cared for, valued and supported;
children are achieving at or above expectation.

The reviewers highlighted: -
effective leadership - reflective and collaborative;
the Board’s considered approach to decision-making;
the community feel of the school;
the ‘open-door’ policy and the ‘openness’ and welcoming nature of the school;
College of Education students are beneficial to the children;
the quality of relationships between teachers and pupils.

The list goes on! The only issue they want the Board to address is setting of targets against the National Standards.

Well done to all!

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Olivia who has started in R11. A warm welcome to her family to our school community.

Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 year olds is being held this Thursday 9 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.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11.

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.

Sports Results
Soccer
Congratulations to the school soccer team who defeated George Street Normal 5 goals to 3 last Thursday in a game played at lunch time. Goals were scored by Cameron G, Robbie and Connor.

Junior School Production
The junior school show, “Willbee the Bumblebee”, will be performed on Thursday 16 June starting at 6.30pm in the NEV Baptist Church Hall.

Polar Fleece Wanted
Polar fleece is needed as the senior school children are making mittens soon. Please leave with Mrs Hesson or the office. Thank you.

PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
All order forms and money need to be into the office by tomorrow, Wednesday.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday June 14th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend.

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
9 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
10 Reading Rocks Performance 11.30am-12.30pm
10 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R10: Items Rs 2/11
12 Te Reo Hui Staffroom 1-5pm
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Junior School Show 5.30-7.30pm
17 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R11: Items Rs 5/8
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

Matariki Celebration

Nau mai, haere mai!

Haere mai ki te whakanui te tau hou Māori.
You are invited to a Matariki celebration.

Te reo Māori for the adults
Fun te reo Māori based activities for the tamariki
Whakawhanaungatanga/making connections
Waiata/songs
Potluck kai

Āhea/when: Rā-tapu 12 Pipiri/Sunday 12 June
Te wā/time: 1-5pm
Te wāhi/place: NEV school staff room

Please bring food to share

Community News
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Celebrate Matariki: Drive in Movie ‘Legend of the Guardians The Owls of Ga’hoole’. Friday 10 June at Victoria Park, St Clair (against the ice skating rink). 7pm start. $10 per car. Contact Amiria 488 4722 or 0274223075, or email amiria@otepoti.school.nz

A Hangi has been arranged in conjunction with the drive-in movie. Tickets are available now for $7.50 The hangi can be picked up on 10th of June at Victoria Park at 6pm. You do not have to attend the movie to
purchase a hangi.

Matariki Glitter Disco: Saturday 11 June 6pm for primary school children years 1-8, at Te Hou Ora, 78 Carroll Street. Cost: gold coin donation. Contact 488 4722 for more details.