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
email enquiries@nzcusouth.co.nz

Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

Application forms are available at the
school office