12 July 2011 Term 2 Week 11 11/15
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Computers in Homes
Congratulations to those parents who have worked away all term developing their computer skills. Those who have completed the course will graduate this Friday. They will be presented their graduation certificates by MP Clare Curran in the school library at 2pm before assembly. They will also be presented with their very own computer.
Places are available for the August intake. Register your interest at the school office.
Parents of Y1 Children Meeting
Parents of the new entrant children have been meeting for coffee this term. The final meeting is this Friday in the staffroom at 1.30pm. Other parents are most welcome to attend.
On behalf of the staff I wish our school families a restful and staff holiday.
Kia Kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Nanaia who has started in R11. A warm welcome to Nanaia and her family to our school community.
Life Education Trust
Last week we had a visit from Harold the giraffe and Jacqui Allison from the Otago Life Education Trust. Each class visited Harold’s trailer and Jacqui talked to them about nutrition and healthy eating.
Activity Donation and Sports Fees
Please ensure that payment is made by the end of this week for any outstanding activity donations (up to the end of T2) and for any outstanding netball and miniball fees. Please contact the office if you are unsure of the balance. Thank you
Smart Food Cold School LunchesSmart 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.
Sports Results
Soccer
Our school soccer team played Liberton Christian School last Thursday and won after a close game by 2 goals to 1. Cameron G scored both goals. Well done to all the players. Thanks to Mr Andrew for organising the team.
Netball
The Y3 & 4 team lost 2 goals to 4 against Rotary Park. That was the last game of the competition for this team. They have made excellent progress in learning how to play the game of netball. Many thanks to parents who helped with transport and to Sacha who coached the team.
The Y5 & 6 team lost by 2 goals to 10 against Maori Hill.
Miniball
The miniball team lost16 to 46 goals against St Joseph’s Cathedral.
Sporting and Cultural Success
Congratulations to Caitlin O’Brien who placed first individually and first overall in the Level 1 section of the Rhythmic Gymnastic Otago Championships for Otago and Southland. Caitlin also achieved first place in the 8-10 years section of the Otago Art Society Youth Awards. Well done Caitlin - outstanding achievements.
Road Patrol
We will need some adult supervision help with road patrol next term for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.
School Holidays
Please be vigilant over the school holidays if you are around the school area and notice any suspicious behaviour. Contact the Police or ring Chubb Security ph 479 6367.
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
July
15 Assembly 2.30pm: Led by R2: Items by R5
15 Final Day of Term 2
August
1 First day of T3
3 Wide Horizon trip
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!
PTA News
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Thank you to all those that placed orders – we have had a great response. Tea towels will be delivered at the beginning of next term.
Jaffa Race Sausage Sizzle
The PTA will be putting on another sausage sizzle for the Jaffa Race this year. Race day is Friday July 29th 11am – 1pm. We will also be providing car parking in the school grounds for a small fee. Tell your friends and come along and enjoy this great day!
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday August 9th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.
Snow/Wintry Conditions
The main reason for school closure or late starts is the condition of the roads and the safety issue of travelling on them. While many children could walk to school it is not often the case for teachers if they do not live near by. The decision for school closure is made by a group of school principals who live in the hill suburbs. A 10am start will be made in consultation with the local police or taxis.
On especially wintery mornings check the radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.
If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone. Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426. Please take a note of these details.
Community News
Catholic Social Services: Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses:
Day & Evening courses. Game On-dads/Seasons for Growth. Register now for 0-6 years/6-12 years/Teenage. 6 sessions; cost negotiable. Ph 4773403. sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz
OUCA After School/ Holiday OSCAR Programme: CYF approved, WINZ subsidies available. Run from Nga Maara Hall, Sacred Heart School. Free taxi pick-up arranged from NEV Normal School to the Programme. Cost per hour $7.30. Booking options 1.5hr/2.5hrs. Information flyers and booking forms available from the school office. Bookings: OUCA office 4776098 ouca@xtra.co.nz
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
Monday, July 11, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Newsletter 5 July 2011
5 July 2011 Term 2 Week 10 11/14
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Charter Development
The Trustees have been working on re-writing the school charter for the last wee while. This work is now complete and the charter was presented to the Ministry of Education local manager last week. Copies of the charter are available at the school.
Education Review Office Visit
ERO have sent us a copy of the ‘unconfirmed report’ following their recent review. The Board have an opportunity to correct any errors of fact contained therein before the report is finalised. Some excerpts follow: -
“A key feature of this school is its immersion in the local community.”
“The school is seen as belonging to and working with the local community.”
“Students benefit from the strong links that the school has with the local College of Education and Ministry of Education.”
“Having a second “teacher” in the room makes it easier for students to learn in smaller groups and receive individual attention.”
“The school has a warm and supportive culture”.
"The school’s 2010 achievement data shows that the majority of students are achieving at or above National Standards expectations in numeracy and the school’s expectations for reading and writing. Those students who are not achieving as well as expected are closely monitored and receive extra support through specific programmes.”
Welcome to Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten
The Jonathan Rhodes children are relocating to our school hall in the next week or so as their kindergarten is to be rebuilt. They will occupy the hall till the end of the year. We are very happy to accommodate our colleagues and the children from Jonathan Rhodes - the school has had a close and special relationship with the kindy for many years.
School Car Park
We will suggest to the parents of the kindergarten that they drop off and collect their children from our car park in front of the community buildings. Therefore we are hoping our school parents will avoid using the school car park during kindy drop-off and pick up times.
Chicken Pox
This highly contagious disease is making its mark across Dunedin. NEV Normal is no exception. If your child contacts chicken pox it is recommended you keep your child away from school until 5 days from the day the spots first appear.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Lola who has started in R11. A warm welcome to Lola and her family to our school community.
Extra Spelling Quiz
Congratulations to our 3 teams, Ani, Celeste and Finn; Reuben, Haziq and Lydia; and Kaci, Meihana and Jazmin who performed with credit last week at the spelling quiz .
Warm Clothing
Please ensure that your child is dressed warmly on these cold winter days. Children should wear a jacket, hat and gloves to and from school. We have noticed lately some children wearing very light clothing, and shoes with no socks. Correspondingly there have been a number of children absent with coughs and colds recently.
Scholastic Book ClubOrders for Issue 4 with money need to be into the office by this Wednesday 6 July. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Orders for the Winter Sale edition need to be in by Friday 8 July.
Smart Food Cold 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.
Sports Results
Soccer
Our school soccer team played Pine Hill at Pine Hill school last Thursday and had a good win - 5 goals to nil. Goals were scored by Tarryn, Cameron G, Matai, and Meihana (2). Well done to all the players.
Netball
The Y3 & 4 team has had a good win against Tainui by 4 goals to 1 on 20/6. Well done.
The Y5 & 6 team have had 2 good wins recently.
Miniball
Congratulations to the miniball team who won 42 goals to 32 against Columba Blue. The whole team where ‘Players of the Day’.
Sporting Success
Congratulation to Cameron Gascoyne who will receive special coaching by the Otago Volts cricket team and will act as 13th man during their games.
Frosty Morning
In the morning the frost glitters and sparkles. The grass is white and the roads are frozen. Tyres make tracks on the road. Slippery walkways are everywhere. Trails of footprints glowing on the ground. Trees frozen in the sky.
By Austin R3
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
July
5 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
6-8 Life Education Trust all classes
7 R5 Ukulele Kids’ Jam
8 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R3: Items by Rs 2/11
15 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R2: Items by Rs 5/8
15 Final Day of Term 2
PTA News
School Banking Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Order forms with money need to be into the office by Tuesday 12th July. There are spare order forms in the office if needed
Jaffa Race Sausage Sizzle
The PTA will be putting on another sausage sizzle for the Jaffa Race this year. Race day is Friday July 29th 11am – 1pm. We will also be providing car parking in the school grounds for a small fee. Come along and enjoy this great day!
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held today Tuesday July 5th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.
Community News
Number Works Fun With Maths - Holiday Course: Take this opportunity to boost your child’s confidence and mathematics skills. Monday 25th –Friday 29h July, daily from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Ten hours of intensive tuition on individualized programmes PLUS a free assessment and introductory lesson. Phone 474 1104 to book a place.
Leslie Rugby Junior Holiday Coaching Clinic Thursday 28 July; 8.45am - 3.30pm. Register: www.leslierugby.co.nz “Coaching Clinics” or Ph: 0800 4 537543.
Ice Skating Friday 8 July from 5.15pm at the Dunedin Ice $8.50 per person including skate hire. Sausage sizzle and drinks for sale. Tickets available at the Sacred Heart School office.
The Rugby World Cup Road Show: Thursday 7th of July in the Octagon 6.30-9am. Entertainment, food and activities for children, and an opportunity for fans to be photographed with the official Rugby World Cup trophy. Kids come dressed up as another team playing in the Rugby World Cup (not the All Blacks). Spot prizes to be won.
Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: 8am to 6pm, part & full time positions available. OSCAR approved for WINZ subsidies. Enquire today ph 4776762 or email dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz
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
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Charter Development
The Trustees have been working on re-writing the school charter for the last wee while. This work is now complete and the charter was presented to the Ministry of Education local manager last week. Copies of the charter are available at the school.
Education Review Office Visit
ERO have sent us a copy of the ‘unconfirmed report’ following their recent review. The Board have an opportunity to correct any errors of fact contained therein before the report is finalised. Some excerpts follow: -
“A key feature of this school is its immersion in the local community.”
“The school is seen as belonging to and working with the local community.”
“Students benefit from the strong links that the school has with the local College of Education and Ministry of Education.”
“Having a second “teacher” in the room makes it easier for students to learn in smaller groups and receive individual attention.”
“The school has a warm and supportive culture”.
"The school’s 2010 achievement data shows that the majority of students are achieving at or above National Standards expectations in numeracy and the school’s expectations for reading and writing. Those students who are not achieving as well as expected are closely monitored and receive extra support through specific programmes.”
Welcome to Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten
The Jonathan Rhodes children are relocating to our school hall in the next week or so as their kindergarten is to be rebuilt. They will occupy the hall till the end of the year. We are very happy to accommodate our colleagues and the children from Jonathan Rhodes - the school has had a close and special relationship with the kindy for many years.
School Car Park
We will suggest to the parents of the kindergarten that they drop off and collect their children from our car park in front of the community buildings. Therefore we are hoping our school parents will avoid using the school car park during kindy drop-off and pick up times.
Chicken Pox
This highly contagious disease is making its mark across Dunedin. NEV Normal is no exception. If your child contacts chicken pox it is recommended you keep your child away from school until 5 days from the day the spots first appear.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Lola who has started in R11. A warm welcome to Lola and her family to our school community.
Extra Spelling Quiz
Congratulations to our 3 teams, Ani, Celeste and Finn; Reuben, Haziq and Lydia; and Kaci, Meihana and Jazmin who performed with credit last week at the spelling quiz .
Warm Clothing
Please ensure that your child is dressed warmly on these cold winter days. Children should wear a jacket, hat and gloves to and from school. We have noticed lately some children wearing very light clothing, and shoes with no socks. Correspondingly there have been a number of children absent with coughs and colds recently.
Scholastic Book ClubOrders for Issue 4 with money need to be into the office by this Wednesday 6 July. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Orders for the Winter Sale edition need to be in by Friday 8 July.
Smart Food Cold 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.
Sports Results
Soccer
Our school soccer team played Pine Hill at Pine Hill school last Thursday and had a good win - 5 goals to nil. Goals were scored by Tarryn, Cameron G, Matai, and Meihana (2). Well done to all the players.
Netball
The Y3 & 4 team has had a good win against Tainui by 4 goals to 1 on 20/6. Well done.
The Y5 & 6 team have had 2 good wins recently.
Miniball
Congratulations to the miniball team who won 42 goals to 32 against Columba Blue. The whole team where ‘Players of the Day’.
Sporting Success
Congratulation to Cameron Gascoyne who will receive special coaching by the Otago Volts cricket team and will act as 13th man during their games.
Frosty Morning
In the morning the frost glitters and sparkles. The grass is white and the roads are frozen. Tyres make tracks on the road. Slippery walkways are everywhere. Trails of footprints glowing on the ground. Trees frozen in the sky.
By Austin R3
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
July
5 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
6-8 Life Education Trust all classes
7 R5 Ukulele Kids’ Jam
8 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R3: Items by Rs 2/11
15 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R2: Items by Rs 5/8
15 Final Day of Term 2
PTA News
School Banking Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Order forms with money need to be into the office by Tuesday 12th July. There are spare order forms in the office if needed
Jaffa Race Sausage Sizzle
The PTA will be putting on another sausage sizzle for the Jaffa Race this year. Race day is Friday July 29th 11am – 1pm. We will also be providing car parking in the school grounds for a small fee. Come along and enjoy this great day!
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held today Tuesday July 5th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.
Community News
Number Works Fun With Maths - Holiday Course: Take this opportunity to boost your child’s confidence and mathematics skills. Monday 25th –Friday 29h July, daily from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Ten hours of intensive tuition on individualized programmes PLUS a free assessment and introductory lesson. Phone 474 1104 to book a place.
Leslie Rugby Junior Holiday Coaching Clinic Thursday 28 July; 8.45am - 3.30pm. Register: www.leslierugby.co.nz “Coaching Clinics” or Ph: 0800 4 537543.
Ice Skating Friday 8 July from 5.15pm at the Dunedin Ice $8.50 per person including skate hire. Sausage sizzle and drinks for sale. Tickets available at the Sacred Heart School office.
The Rugby World Cup Road Show: Thursday 7th of July in the Octagon 6.30-9am. Entertainment, food and activities for children, and an opportunity for fans to be photographed with the official Rugby World Cup trophy. Kids come dressed up as another team playing in the Rugby World Cup (not the All Blacks). Spot prizes to be won.
Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: 8am to 6pm, part & full time positions available. OSCAR approved for WINZ subsidies. Enquire today ph 4776762 or email dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz
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
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