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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