Monday, September 26, 2011

Newsletter 27 September 2011

27 September 2011 Term 3 Week 9 11/20

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Rugby Friday
This coming weekend is a big weekend for sports lovers: the last World Cup game to be held in Dunedin; the ABs play Canada; and of course the mighty Warriors get an opportunity to take out the NRL Championship.

Therefore we have made this Friday a Rugby Mad day. Children can dress in sports colours or uniforms of their choice. We’ll decorate the school with a few flags and buntings. At lunch time we’ll have an Ireland vs Italy touch game.

Homework
The Board of Trustees are reviewing our homework policy this term. They would like to hear parents’ views on this matter. Leave a note at the office, email the Board at office@nevn.school.nz or give your views to a teacher who will reports your views to the Board.

Dental Clinic Closure
Our school dental clinic is now closed and will no longer be used as a dental clinic. The local DHB has ‘restructured’ the school dental service. We have fought the DHB on this issue but sadly have lost! So henceforth our children will have their dental care needs met at the Otago School of Dentistry. Please read the attached information sheet which explains the new system. I acknowledge all of the wonderful dental nurses and therapists who have served in our wee school clinic. This system lasted 90 years and has now come to an end.

Kia Kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.


John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Harriet and Ryan who have started in R11 and Aidhan who has started in R5.

Election
Voting enrolment forms have been send home. Please complete these forms if you are not enrolled, or if your details have changed since the last election. Return the completed forms to the office and the school will earn $6 per enrolment!

Knitters Club
We are looking for donations of wool for our school knitting club. If you have any spare wool please leave it at the office.

Smart Food Lunches Price Increase
Smart Food have advised that due to increased costs they have had to raise the price of their lunches by 50 cents. The cost for the cold lunch is now $3.50, or $4.50 for a larger lunch. The cost for the hot lunch is now $4.50.

Smart Food Cold School Lunches
are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
Hot lunches are available on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. 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 Thursday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Head Lice
There have been cases of head lice in the junior school. Please take time to check you child’s hair and treat if necessary. If you require information on head lice ask your chemist, or the public health nurse or ask for a pamphlet from the office.

Whanau Hui
There will be a Whanau Hui on Wednesday 2 November at 4pm in the staffroom. It will review the hours the bi-lingual class is delivered. All are welcome to attend.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 6 need to be into the office by tomorrow please. Cheque are payable to Scholastic NZ.

Otago Polytechnic Sports Institute Fun Evening
Students from the Sports Institute have organised a fun cooking evening for families on Thursday 6 October at 6pm. There are still places available if you would like to join in the fun. Register at the office.

Term 4 Commencement Date
Please note that because Labour Day is observed on Monday 24 October, Term 4 will commence on Tuesday 25 October.

Activities to Support Your Child with Maths
Log on to the website http://nzmaths.co.nz and click on the Families link, then click on activities to support your child at home.

Sports Results
Soccer
Last Thursday our school soccer team played Pine Hill School. It developed into a friendly game with the two teams swapping players. Well done for good sportsmanship. Thanks to the parents who transported children to Pine Hill.

2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
September
28 Y3/4 Fun Sports at the Edgar Centre 9am-12.30pm

October
5 Wide Horizons trip
7 Assembly Led by R3: Items R3/R10
7 Final Day of T3
25 First Day of T4
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
Y3 & Y4 Girls Self Defence

November
2 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
2 Whanau Hui 4pm
3 Art Gallery Trip R2 R3
7 Art Gallery Trip R5
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
24 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

PTA News

Tea Towel Fundraiser
We have made over $500 from this fundraiser. Well done to everyone.

Term 3 Swimming Grant
We would like to thank the Bendigo Trust for approving a grant of $3,500 to help cover the costs of Term 3’s swimming block.

Chess and Dominoes Sets
The PTA have agreed to purchase a Chess Set and a Jumbo Dominoes Set for the children to use outside.

Marlow Pie Fundraiser
The “yummiest” fundraiser of the year is here! By now you should have received your order forms for this. Stock up for Christmas now and have nice quick meals ready to go when you need them. Order forms and money need to be into the office by Wednesday 5th October. Delivery date at the school office will be Thursday 10th November. There are spare order forms in the office if anyone needs one.

Spell-a-thon
We will be holding this year’s Spell-a-thon at the beginning of next term.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 2nd November at 3.15pm in Room 4. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Community News
Saturday Morning Music Classes are presenting their annual Demonstration Concert in the Regent Theatre on Sunday 2nd October, 3pm. There will be items from a wide variety of musical groups and from a wide range of ages. Adults $10, children $5.

Kid Station Holiday Programme: 10-21 October. OSCAR approved. Information is available from the office or contact Kevin Marshall 0274492102 or email kevs_marshall@yahoo.co.nz

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Newsletter 20 September 2011

Newsletter
20 September 2011


School Photos
School photos are being held on Thursday morning. Class and individual photos will be taken for every child (except when a parent has indicated they don’t want an individual photo taken). Family and/or sibling photos will be taken before school provided a form has been completed and returned to the office. Photos will be taken in the library if it is wet.

Assembly
The next assembly will be held on Friday 30 September at 12pm in the library. The assembly will be led by R5 with items by R5 and R8.

Stars on Stage DVD
Orders and payment for the Stars on Stage DVD close this Wednesday. DVDs cost $20 and cover all 4 nights. Please make cheques payable to Stars on Stage.

Smart Food Lunches – Price Increase
All Smart Food lunches have had a price increase of .50c.

Scholastic Book Club
Issue 6 leaflets have been sent home today. Orders with money need to be into the office by next Wednesday 28 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Elections
Enrolment forms to vote in the upcoming General Election were sent home with last week’s newsletter. If you are not enrolled and fill out this form and return it to the school office, the school will earn $6 per enrolment! So please, if you are not enrolled, or your details have changed since the last election, help the school and enrol.

Otago Polytechnic Sports Institute Fun Evening
Students from the Sports Institute have organised a fun cooking evening for families on Thursday 6 October at 6pm. The information is on the back of this newsletter. Numbers are limited so put your name down at the office as soon as possible.

Upcoming Events
September
21 Y2, 3, 4 Cricket 9am-12.30pm
22 Y5 Cricket 11am-12.30pm
22 School Photos
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
28 Y3/4 Fun Sports at the Edgar Centre 9am-12.30pm
30 Assembly 12pm: Led by R5; Items R5/R8

October
5 Wide Horizons trip
6 Fun Cooking Evening 6pm LPHS
7 Final Day of T3
24 First Day of T4
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

Moving Planet Day: Saturday 24 September. Transition Valley 473 is holding a bike fix-it and low-carbon transport display at DNI from 10am to 1pm. Then move onto the Dunedin 350 Festival at the Botanic Gardens from 12.30-3pm. Interactive stalls, live music, learn to live sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint.



SICK OF THE SAME BORING MEALS?

FINDING IT HARD TO CREATE HEALTHY MEALS ON A BUDGET?

THEN THIS COOKING EVENING IS FOR YOU

Come to a free and informative cooking evening that is fun for the whole family. Learn new ideas and skills in the kitchen.

WHAT: Healthy food evening with a mystery cooking class.

WHERE: Logan Park High School Home Economics room.

WHEN: Thursday 6th October, 6pm start.

WHO: Your household, children welcome.

WHAT NOW: Leave your details at North East Valley Normal school reception now as places limited.



Each family will receive a free mystery box with ingredients for the meal we will be cooking together. There will be an information session to stimulate our brains before the hands and taste buds start to work on our tasty food.

COME AND HAVE A FUN EVENING WITH STUDENTS FROM OTAGO POLYTECH SPORTS INSTITUE.

Contact: Angela Carey- 021 1411663 -careyar1@student.op.ac.nz
OR Ronel Cook- 0212174723 cookr2@student.op.ac.nz for any queries.

Newsletter 13 September 2011

13 September 2011 Term 3 Week 7 11/19

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Election
Attached to this newsletter is an enrolment form to vote in the upcoming General Election. If you are not enrolled and fill out this form and return it to the school office, the school will earn $6 per enrolment! So please, if you are not enrolled, or your details have changed since the last election, help the school and enrol.

Kia Kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.


John McKenzie
Principal

School Swimming Block
The final day of the swimming block is tomorrow. Thanks go to Jill Clarke and her instructors for teaching the children. Many thanks to the parents and caregivers who have assisted with changing the children. Please pay $20 for the cost of the bus if your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to the end of T3 at least.

Aquarium Trip
This Friday 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. Both groups plan to have lunch at the playground in
Portobello. The cost of this trip is covered by the activity donation. Please pay $13if your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to the end of T3 at least.

Smart Food Lunches Price Increase
Smart Food have advised that due to increased costs they have had to raise the price of their lunches by 50 cents. The cost for the cold lunch is now $3.50, or $4.50 for a larger lunch. The cost for the hot lunch is now $4.50.

Smart Food Cold School Lunches
are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
Hot lunches are available on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. 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 Thursday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Sunhats
While the weather this week has been decidedly chilly, we have had quite a warm spell of weather. Children should start to bring sunhats to school so they are available to wear on sunny days. The sun hats need to have a brim which shades the face and neck. There are school sunhats for sale at the office for $13.

School Photos
School photos will be taken by McRobie Studios next Thursday 22 September in the morning. There will be class and individual photos taken with the option of having family and/or sibling photos taken. Included in this newsletter is the McRobie
information form. It should be completed and returned to school if you would like a family/sibling photos taken. If you don’t wish your child to be photographed individually please let the office know.

Sports Results
Otago Championship Cross Country
Congratulations to Meihana, Cameron G and Tarryn who represented our school at the Otago Cross Country Championships on Friday.

Soccer
Last Thursday our school soccer team played George Street Normal School and won 3 goals to 1. Our goal scorers were Cameron G and Meihana. Well done to all the players on a great result!

PTA News
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.

2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
September
15 Wide Horizons Trip R8
15 Vision and Hearing Testing 9am
16 Whole School Aquarium/Seashore Visit
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Y2, 3, 4 Cricket 9am-12.30pm
21 Y5 Cricket 11am-12.30pm
22 School Photos
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
28 Y3/4 Fun Sports at the Edgar Centre 9am-12.30pm
30 Assembly 12pm: Led by R3; Items R3/R10

October
5 Wide Horizons trip
7 Final Day of T3
24 First Day of T4
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

Public Health Nurse Snippets
As our dental therapist Joan is at our school at present we have included these tips from the Public Health Nurse.

Tips for a Healthy Smile
Start brushing the baby teeth as soon as them come through the gums
Brush twice a day with a smear of fluoride toothpaste and a soft brush
Choose healthy tooth friendly snacks
Avoid giving soft drinks and sugary, sticky snacks
Lift the lip every month to check for signs of tooth decay

Enrol your child at a dental clinic and have regular dental check-ups

Lift the Lip to Check for Tooth Decay
Early identification helps prevent or stop the progression of tooth decay.
Twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste will help keep your child’s teeth healthy.
Chalky white spots or lines near the gums are signs of early decay. Seek dental care for advice and treatment to help stop these chalky areas turning into cavities.
Brown marks and cavities mean your child needs dental care now- to prevent toothache and infections.
Broken teeth and abscesses mean your child will have toothache. They need dental care now to prevent more pain and the infection spreading.

The Public Health Nurse for our school is Julie Buxton
Phone: 476 9853
Email: Julie.Buxton@southerndhb.govt.nz

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

Interact with the Fortune Drama Classes: have scholarships available for next semester. For more information about the classes and scholarship
application process, please contact Fortune Box Office 477 8323.

Waitati School Fireworks Night: Friday 23 September from 4.30pm on. Koha entry. Music, food, entertainment, stalls, spectacular fireworks. Listen to More FM 97.4 for postponement.

Glenfalloch Spring Festival of Art: Glenfalloch Woodland Garden, 430Portobello Rd. Saturday: 1st Oct 10am – 4pm) Art Exhibition in the Homestead and Open Day at the Potters Cottage allowing visitors to try out the wheel. FREE. Sunday: 2nd Oct (12.30 till 4.30) Art in the Garden Programme of Guest Speakers. Entry $5 adults & children free. Enquiries to 476 1775 or glenda@ albatross.org.nz

Beginner Ballet Classes: Saturdays, $5 per class, discounts available, call Anita on 03 552 0176.

Magic Holiday Programmes: free for a full days care after max subsidy. * criteria & conditions apply. We have some of the cheapest rates in town for full activity holiday programmes. As little as $25 / child for three children families! We now operate 3 separate senior programmes for children aged 11-13 years of age. We have some amazing activities - Boat trip to Quarantine Island, Adventure Masters - Adventure Park at Western Hills, Cadbury World, Moana Pool and much more! Contact www.magicchildcare.co.nz 4250772.

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
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Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

Application forms are available at the
school office

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Swimming Timetable


Swimming Timetable Term 3 2011

The swimming block will be taught by the JC Swim School. The swimming timetable is listed below. Swimming will commence on Monday 5 September for 8 school days until Wednesday 14 September.

Room Swimming Time
5 9.15-9.45am
3 9.45-10.15am
2 10.15-10.45am
8 10.45-11.15am
10 11.15-11.45am
11 11.45am-12.15pm

Children need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. If your child is unable to swim for any reason, please send a note to the classroom teacher. All children are expected to attend sessions, as swimming is part of the curriculum.

Parent help would be very much appreciated, particularly with the younger junior children to help with drying and dressing quickly afterwards in readiness for catching the bus. Offers of parent help can be made to your child’s teacher.

If the School Activity Donation has not been paid for the cost of the swimming block is $20 per child which includes the cost of pool hire and the bus. Please make payment at the School Office. Thank you.

John McKenzie
Principal

JILL CLARKE’S TIPS TO HELP SWIMMERS THROUGH THE WEEK
 If you are cold in the pool wear a cap. This assists in reducing heat loss and protects other swimmers and instructors from any health issues e.g. head lice;
 Wearing a woollen hat to and from the pool will also keep you warm;
 Goggles protect eyes from chlorine and allow the swimmer to see underwater;
 Limited numbers of goggles are available if you have forgotten your own, do not forget to return goggles you have borrowed;
 If the class requires flippers select your correct size prior to the lesson. Flippers can be found in the equipment cage at the far end of the pool;
 Bring your own flippers if you have them; they often fit better;
 As swimming is kinaesthetic boys progress faster in short leg swimmers;
 Wetsuits are fine;
 We love children BUT for best results please keep non-swimmers quiet so that the swimmers in the water can hear. This includes mums and dads;
 Children who have had diarrhoea in the week prior to the lesson should not go in the water.