31 August 2011 Term 3 Week 5 11/18
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
School Security
On Monday at about 6pm some young chaps, teenagers we think, climbed up onto the roof of the Junior Block. Who knows what their intention was! Anyway they scarpered before the police arrived and sadly for them, they left behind their cellphones and smokes and a backpack. These items are waiting at the police station to be claimed!
Our school has enjoyed a long period of respite from vandalism and theft. One reason for this is that locals, especially parents, keep a close eye on the place. We need this to continue!
Therefore, please make a point of keeping an eye out for mischief makers if you pass by or through the school out of school hours.
If you notice anything untoward, please call either the Police or First Security on 474 1248.
Congratulations
The senior classes performed with style and grace at the biennial Stars on Stage event. Thanks to the teachers for all the after hours sewing and special thanks to Jacqueline O’Brien who helped with one of the items. DVDs of all the performances can be ordered from the office. The cost is $20.
Assemblies
Holding the weekly assembly in the library is proving to be a challenge. We have decided to hold assembly fortnightly until the hall is available again. We will also trial a few different assembly venues and times: this Friday we will hold assembly at 12 midday and if it is fine it will be outdoors.
Kia Kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Ben who has started in R11. A warm welcome to his family to our school community.
Cup Cake Day
Thank you to all the children who supported the SPCA cup cake day today. $187.10 was raised.
Mathletics
Congratulations to Reuben, Charlie, Robbie and Blake who participated in the annual Mathletics competition at the Town Hall on Monday. There were 46 teams in the Y6 competition and their result was in the top quarter. A great result well done!! Thank you to Mrs Staynes who coached the team and transported them to and from the competition.
Smart Food Cold School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. 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
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.
Road Patrol
patrol for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.
School Swimming Block
A notice is included with this newsletter on the second swimming block which will be held over 8 days from Monday 5 September until Wednesday 14 September. Swimming will be taught by the JC Swim School.
Parking in Longworth Street
Please don’t park over residents driveways or on the yellow lines when dropping off or picking up children from school.
Advance Notice
The whole school is going to the Portobello Aquarium as part of their seashore curriculum study. The junior school will visit in the morning and the senior school in the afternoon. A notice with all the details will be sent home soon.
Cross Country
The senior children participated in the North Zone Cross Country at Balmacewen Intermediate School last Tuesday. Congratulations to Cameron Gascoyne, Tarryn Tree and Meihana Schooner who qualified to run in the Otago Championship to be held on 9 September.
2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec
Dates to Note
September
1 Polyfest 1.10pm Edgar Centre
2 Assembly 12pm: Led by R11; Items R2/R11
5-14 Swimming Block DNI Pool
8 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 Vision and Hearing Testing 9am
15 Wide Horizons Trip
16 Whole School Aquarium/Seashore Visit
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
22 School Photos
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
30 Assembly 12pm: Led by R3; Items R3/R10
October
5 Wide Horizons trip
7 Final Day of T3
PTA News
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Orders and money for tea towels need to be into the office by the end of Wednesday 31st August. The cost is $10 each.
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday September 20th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.
Remember school banking day is Wednesday
Community News
Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: to be held on Thursday 22 September at 7pm at the NEV Bowling club. 4-6 people per team. $5 per person. $1 raffles, great prizes. Ph 473 9107 to register your team.
North East Valley Junior Cricket Registration: Saturday 17 September, 10am-12pm or Tuesday 20 September, 4-5:30 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. For further information please see our website: www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc
Quiz Invite – What do you know about broadcasting standards in New Zealand? If you would like to take part in a short quiz about broadcasting standards in New Zealand please visit www.bsaquiz.net.nz The quiz is fun and informative. It will test your knowledge of, and also let you know more about, broadcasting standards in New Zealand. The quiz is being run on behalf the Broadcasting Standards Authority.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Newsletter 22 August 2011
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22 August 2011
School Travel Plan Workshop
On Monday 29 August at 5pm a parent workshop is being held in the staffroom to outline our school’s safe travel plan. This plan has been developed by the DCC, Sport Otago and the Police in consultation with school staff and families to provide a safe and healthy way for children to get to and from school. In addition issues relating to parking and the lack of a footpath in Longworth Street next to the school boundary will be raised. All are welcome to attend.
Assembly
Assembly will now be held fortnightly. There will be no assembly this week.
Pet Food Donations
The Active Time Club which meets on a Thursday after school is going to visit the SPCA this week. They would like to take along donations of pet food for the animals there. If you are able to donate some pet food please leave it at the office by Thursday morning. Thank you.
Clothing Needed
One of our school families requires clothing that will fit a small 9 year old girl who they are fostering. If you are able to help please leave the clothing at the office. Thank you.
Smart Food Hot Lunches - Tuesdays
Smart Food hot lunches are available 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 and Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.
The Monday and Thursday cold lunches will continue to be available.
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 5 orders with money need to be into the office by this Friday. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Upcoming Events
August
22 BOT Meeting 6pm
23 North Zone Cross Country Y5 & Y6
23 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
25 Rainbow Class
25 Stars on Stage Performance - Regent Theatre
29 Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Performance
29 Parents Travel Plan Workshop 5pm
PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Extra tea towel orders need to be into the office by Tuesday 31 August. The cost is $10 per tea towel
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held tomorrow Tuesday 23 August at 3.15pm.
22 August 2011
School Travel Plan Workshop
On Monday 29 August at 5pm a parent workshop is being held in the staffroom to outline our school’s safe travel plan. This plan has been developed by the DCC, Sport Otago and the Police in consultation with school staff and families to provide a safe and healthy way for children to get to and from school. In addition issues relating to parking and the lack of a footpath in Longworth Street next to the school boundary will be raised. All are welcome to attend.
Assembly
Assembly will now be held fortnightly. There will be no assembly this week.
Pet Food Donations
The Active Time Club which meets on a Thursday after school is going to visit the SPCA this week. They would like to take along donations of pet food for the animals there. If you are able to donate some pet food please leave it at the office by Thursday morning. Thank you.
Clothing Needed
One of our school families requires clothing that will fit a small 9 year old girl who they are fostering. If you are able to help please leave the clothing at the office. Thank you.
Smart Food Hot Lunches - Tuesdays
Smart Food hot lunches are available 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 and Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.
The Monday and Thursday cold lunches will continue to be available.
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 5 orders with money need to be into the office by this Friday. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Upcoming Events
August
22 BOT Meeting 6pm
23 North Zone Cross Country Y5 & Y6
23 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
25 Rainbow Class
25 Stars on Stage Performance - Regent Theatre
29 Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Performance
29 Parents Travel Plan Workshop 5pm
PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Extra tea towel orders need to be into the office by Tuesday 31 August. The cost is $10 per tea towel
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held tomorrow Tuesday 23 August at 3.15pm.
Newsletter 17 August 2011
17 August 2011 Term 3 Week 3 11/17
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Snow Day
I sympathise with parents whose plans had to be amended yesterday after conflicting messages were broadcast about school closures. At 6.30pm Radio Dunedin reported primary schools would open at 10am. Later that was changed and the radio station report stated schools were closed for the day. For many families that change would have meant reorganising the whole day to accommodate child care for the day.
Late starts and closures for Dunedin primary and intermediate account, current and forecast conditions; whether children can get to school safely; whether staff can get to school safely. They take advice from a number of sources in the city.
Monday was a no-brainer. Tuesday was different and the call to close schools was not as easily defended.
I have polled our school staff and only 2 classroom teachers would have been able to safely get to school by 10am yesterday. So in hindsight it was the correct call for our school.
Parent Workshop
On Monday 29 August a parent workshop will be held in the school staffroom to outline our school’s safe travel plan. This plan has been developed by the DCC, Sport Otago and the Police in consultation with families to provide a safe and healthy way for children to get to and from school. All are welcome to attend.
Kia Kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Max who has started in R11, and Connor who has started in R5. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.
Book Character Day
This Friday 19 August is Book Character day in support of Library Week. Children should dress as their favourite book character and bring the story book too. There will be a parade at 11am. Prizes will be awarded for the most imaginative home made costumes. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
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
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.
Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision help with road patrol for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the library this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R10 with items by Rooms 3 and 10.
School Swimming Block
Advance Notice; the second school swimming block for this year will be held over 8 days from Monday 5 September until Wednesday 14 September.
Dental Therapist
Joan Ferguson, the school dental therapist is now on site at the dental clinic. Joan’s contact number is 027 284 9932.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 5 need to be in by next Friday 26 August.
Stars on Stage
Only a week until the senior classes perform at the Regent Theatre as part of Stars on Stage. Their performance is titled “What’s the weather like Jim?”
(From Auckland to Invercargill you can follow the weather with Kim and Jim). Our performance night is Thursday 25 August at the Regent Theatre.
Tickets are still available from the Regent Theatre. The cheapest way is purchase tickets is by going in person to the Regent. It is not necessary to buy a ticket for the child who is performing.
Further details will be sent home concerning the rehearsal and arrangements for the night of the performance.
2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec
Dates to Note
August
19 Book Character Day
22 BOT Meeting 6pm
23 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
25 Rainbow Class
25 Stars on Stage - Regent Theatre
29 Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Performance
31 Wide Horizons trip R5
September
5-14 Swimming Block DNI Pool
6 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
8 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 School Photos
15 Wide Horizons Trip R8
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
October
4 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
5 Wide Horizons trip R10
7 Final Day of T3
PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!
Tea Towel Fundraiser
The tea towels have now arrived and don’t they look great! Due to popular demand we have decided to put through another order for all those that missed out the first time and for anyone who would like to buy
additional towels. If you would like to place an order you will need to put your child’s name, room number and contact phone number onto a piece of paper, along with the number of towels you would like to order and the total cost. Tea towels cost $10 each. Orders and money need to be into the office by Tuesday 31st August.
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday August 23rd at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend.
Community News
Shampoo with Nit-Enz Certified Organic shampoo twice a week, normal conditioner afterwards, and you won't have to worry about head lice again! $15.35 NIT-ENZ Certified Organic Shampoo 225ml (will last approx a school term when used as directed)! $10.20 NIT-ENZ Head Lice Repellent Hair Gel 200ml or Hair Spray 165ml to help keep them away! Nit-Enz is NOW available from Dunedin Pak n Save or for further details visit www.nit-enz.com.
Dunedin Junior Rugby Disco: Open to All Children Friday 26th August 2011 Entry $2 per Child. 4-8 Year Olds 5:30pm-7:30pm. 9-13 Year Olds 7:30pm-9:30pm DJ Black Pearl.
Dunedin Public Library Free Family Day: Storylines Festival: Saturday 20 August 11am-4pm. A whole day of free family fun! Meet your favourite NZ authors and illustrators, get your face painted, listen to storytellers and debates, enter competitions and take part in heaps of awesome activities! Pick up a
programme from your
local library!
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.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Snow Day
I sympathise with parents whose plans had to be amended yesterday after conflicting messages were broadcast about school closures. At 6.30pm Radio Dunedin reported primary schools would open at 10am. Later that was changed and the radio station report stated schools were closed for the day. For many families that change would have meant reorganising the whole day to accommodate child care for the day.
Late starts and closures for Dunedin primary and intermediate account, current and forecast conditions; whether children can get to school safely; whether staff can get to school safely. They take advice from a number of sources in the city.
Monday was a no-brainer. Tuesday was different and the call to close schools was not as easily defended.
I have polled our school staff and only 2 classroom teachers would have been able to safely get to school by 10am yesterday. So in hindsight it was the correct call for our school.
Parent Workshop
On Monday 29 August a parent workshop will be held in the school staffroom to outline our school’s safe travel plan. This plan has been developed by the DCC, Sport Otago and the Police in consultation with families to provide a safe and healthy way for children to get to and from school. All are welcome to attend.
Kia Kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Max who has started in R11, and Connor who has started in R5. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.
Book Character Day
This Friday 19 August is Book Character day in support of Library Week. Children should dress as their favourite book character and bring the story book too. There will be a parade at 11am. Prizes will be awarded for the most imaginative home made costumes. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
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
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.
Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision help with road patrol for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the library this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R10 with items by Rooms 3 and 10.
School Swimming Block
Advance Notice; the second school swimming block for this year will be held over 8 days from Monday 5 September until Wednesday 14 September.
Dental Therapist
Joan Ferguson, the school dental therapist is now on site at the dental clinic. Joan’s contact number is 027 284 9932.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 5 need to be in by next Friday 26 August.
Stars on Stage
Only a week until the senior classes perform at the Regent Theatre as part of Stars on Stage. Their performance is titled “What’s the weather like Jim?”
(From Auckland to Invercargill you can follow the weather with Kim and Jim). Our performance night is Thursday 25 August at the Regent Theatre.
Tickets are still available from the Regent Theatre. The cheapest way is purchase tickets is by going in person to the Regent. It is not necessary to buy a ticket for the child who is performing.
Further details will be sent home concerning the rehearsal and arrangements for the night of the performance.
2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec
Dates to Note
August
19 Book Character Day
22 BOT Meeting 6pm
23 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
25 Rainbow Class
25 Stars on Stage - Regent Theatre
29 Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Performance
31 Wide Horizons trip R5
September
5-14 Swimming Block DNI Pool
6 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
8 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 School Photos
15 Wide Horizons Trip R8
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
October
4 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
5 Wide Horizons trip R10
7 Final Day of T3
PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!
Tea Towel Fundraiser
The tea towels have now arrived and don’t they look great! Due to popular demand we have decided to put through another order for all those that missed out the first time and for anyone who would like to buy
additional towels. If you would like to place an order you will need to put your child’s name, room number and contact phone number onto a piece of paper, along with the number of towels you would like to order and the total cost. Tea towels cost $10 each. Orders and money need to be into the office by Tuesday 31st August.
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday August 23rd at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend.
Community News
Shampoo with Nit-Enz Certified Organic shampoo twice a week, normal conditioner afterwards, and you won't have to worry about head lice again! $15.35 NIT-ENZ Certified Organic Shampoo 225ml (will last approx a school term when used as directed)! $10.20 NIT-ENZ Head Lice Repellent Hair Gel 200ml or Hair Spray 165ml to help keep them away! Nit-Enz is NOW available from Dunedin Pak n Save or for further details visit www.nit-enz.com.
Dunedin Junior Rugby Disco: Open to All Children Friday 26th August 2011 Entry $2 per Child. 4-8 Year Olds 5:30pm-7:30pm. 9-13 Year Olds 7:30pm-9:30pm DJ Black Pearl.
Dunedin Public Library Free Family Day: Storylines Festival: Saturday 20 August 11am-4pm. A whole day of free family fun! Meet your favourite NZ authors and illustrators, get your face painted, listen to storytellers and debates, enter competitions and take part in heaps of awesome activities! Pick up a
programme from your
local library!
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.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Newsletter 2 August 2011
2 August 2011 Term 23 Week 1 11/16
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Welcome back to the third term; a special welcome to new and returning children and their families.
Our family spent some of our holiday in Auckland. My wife was on business there. I was able to spend some time with my eldest daughter and her two wee ones. Auckland is so crowded these days and the motorway is madly fast with cars and trucks hurtling along at crazy speed; the main streets and roads are a nightmare of congestion.
We went to the war memorial museum with the children—it was like the motorway: too busy, too noisy and too fast.
Returning to Dunedin was a relief—slower traffic, less frenetic pedestrians, quieter shops. I know where I’d rather be!
Kia Kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Oriana who has started in R11, and Kayla who has started in R3. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.
Activity Donation and Sports Fees
Included with this newsletter is an activity donation summary which gives the outstanding balance. We are happy to receive this amount in full, termly or weekly. If you wish to pay by internet transfer, the school account number is 03 1726 0055515 00, stating your child’s name as a reference. Thank you. There are also a number of netball and miniball fees outstanding. Please make payment as soon as
possible.
Computers in Homes
Places are available for the August intake. Register your interest at the school office. There is a meeting this Saturday at 9.30am at the school and classes will commence soon after.
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. The current menu is included with the newsletter. 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.
Road Patrol
We will need some adult supervision help with road patrol this term for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.
Pine Hill Parents: Ride Needed
A ride is needed to and from Hislop Street for a NEVN child. Mum will help with petrol money. If you can help please ring Narissa on 021 816920.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the library this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R8 with items by Rooms 5 and 8.
Sport
The Y3 & 4 netball competition has finished but the Y5 & 6 netball will continue this term.
Stars on Stage
The senior classes are busy rehearsing for their Stars on Stage performance “What’s the weather like Jim?”(From Auckland to Invercargill you can follow the weather with Kim and Jim). Our performance night is Thursday 25 August at the Regent Theatre.
Tickets go on sale on Monday 8 August at Ticketek and are also available online at www.ticketek.co.nz. Tickets are $15 per adult and $7 per child. A small booking fee applies to both methods of purchasing.
Please book early to ensure you are able to get tickets. It is not necessary to buy a ticket for the child who is performing.
Further details will be sent home concerning the rehearsal and arrangements for the night of the performance.
2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec
Dates to Note
August
3 Wide Horizon trip R3
9 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
11 Rainbow Class
15 Mathletics
15 BOT Meeting 6pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R2
19 Book Character Day
25 Rainbow Class
25 Stars on Stage - Regent Theatre
29 Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Performance
31 Wide Horizons trip R5
September
6 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
8 Rainbow Class
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 School Photos
15 Wide Horizons Trip R8
22 Rainbow Class
October
4 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
5 Wide Horizons trip R10
7 Final Day of T3
PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!
Tea Towel Fundraiser
We raised $469 from this fundraiser – what a great effort! Orders will be handed out this week.
Jaffa Race Sausage Sizzle
We had a very busy morning last Friday and it was really good to see so many families from the school coming down to enjoy the morning and get a yummy sausage. We even got out the road patrol equipment and provided some safe crossing for those that walked to the event. Thank you to all of our helpers.
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.
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
DCC Possum Poisoning Operation:
Will be carried out in the following reserves: Mt Cargill/Bethunes Gully, signal Hill, Stevensons Bush, Upper Chingford Park from July through to June 2012. Bait stations and traps will be laid. Please keep dogs on a lead. Warning signs will be placed at entrances to these areas.
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
Welcome back to the third term; a special welcome to new and returning children and their families.
Our family spent some of our holiday in Auckland. My wife was on business there. I was able to spend some time with my eldest daughter and her two wee ones. Auckland is so crowded these days and the motorway is madly fast with cars and trucks hurtling along at crazy speed; the main streets and roads are a nightmare of congestion.
We went to the war memorial museum with the children—it was like the motorway: too busy, too noisy and too fast.
Returning to Dunedin was a relief—slower traffic, less frenetic pedestrians, quieter shops. I know where I’d rather be!
Kia Kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Oriana who has started in R11, and Kayla who has started in R3. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.
Activity Donation and Sports Fees
Included with this newsletter is an activity donation summary which gives the outstanding balance. We are happy to receive this amount in full, termly or weekly. If you wish to pay by internet transfer, the school account number is 03 1726 0055515 00, stating your child’s name as a reference. Thank you. There are also a number of netball and miniball fees outstanding. Please make payment as soon as
possible.
Computers in Homes
Places are available for the August intake. Register your interest at the school office. There is a meeting this Saturday at 9.30am at the school and classes will commence soon after.
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. The current menu is included with the newsletter. 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.
Road Patrol
We will need some adult supervision help with road patrol this term for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.
Pine Hill Parents: Ride Needed
A ride is needed to and from Hislop Street for a NEVN child. Mum will help with petrol money. If you can help please ring Narissa on 021 816920.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the library this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R8 with items by Rooms 5 and 8.
Sport
The Y3 & 4 netball competition has finished but the Y5 & 6 netball will continue this term.
Stars on Stage
The senior classes are busy rehearsing for their Stars on Stage performance “What’s the weather like Jim?”(From Auckland to Invercargill you can follow the weather with Kim and Jim). Our performance night is Thursday 25 August at the Regent Theatre.
Tickets go on sale on Monday 8 August at Ticketek and are also available online at www.ticketek.co.nz. Tickets are $15 per adult and $7 per child. A small booking fee applies to both methods of purchasing.
Please book early to ensure you are able to get tickets. It is not necessary to buy a ticket for the child who is performing.
Further details will be sent home concerning the rehearsal and arrangements for the night of the performance.
2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec
Dates to Note
August
3 Wide Horizon trip R3
9 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
11 Rainbow Class
15 Mathletics
15 BOT Meeting 6pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R2
19 Book Character Day
25 Rainbow Class
25 Stars on Stage - Regent Theatre
29 Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Performance
31 Wide Horizons trip R5
September
6 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
8 Rainbow Class
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 School Photos
15 Wide Horizons Trip R8
22 Rainbow Class
October
4 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
5 Wide Horizons trip R10
7 Final Day of T3
PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!
Tea Towel Fundraiser
We raised $469 from this fundraiser – what a great effort! Orders will be handed out this week.
Jaffa Race Sausage Sizzle
We had a very busy morning last Friday and it was really good to see so many families from the school coming down to enjoy the morning and get a yummy sausage. We even got out the road patrol equipment and provided some safe crossing for those that walked to the event. Thank you to all of our helpers.
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.
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
DCC Possum Poisoning Operation:
Will be carried out in the following reserves: Mt Cargill/Bethunes Gully, signal Hill, Stevensons Bush, Upper Chingford Park from July through to June 2012. Bait stations and traps will be laid. Please keep dogs on a lead. Warning signs will be placed at entrances to these areas.
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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