Newsletter 12 July 2011

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