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