Newsletter 31 August 2011

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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Dunedin 9059
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Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

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