Newsletter 1 November 2011

1 November 2011 Term 4 Week 2

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Bring and Buy
Children will be asked today to bring a few unwanted but tidy toys and books for a bring and buy to be held on Friday. We are fundraising for children born with heart defects - we have a few children in our school who fit into this category.

Toys can be given to the classroom teachers. The bring and buy will be held on Friday lunchtime.

No Hat No Play
The school has a well established policy about wearing hats during the 1st and 4th terms. Hats must be brimmed ‘bucket’ style hats or the legionnaires type cap with a flap at the back. Caps, beanies and visors are not acceptable.

Advice on Xbox Type Games
Recently the senior teachers had reason to speak with some senior boys who had been using unusually sophisticated and inappropriate language to describe games they play.

In the meeting it transpired that some children are learning these terms through playing Xbox games like HALO.

These games have at least a PG censors rating - some are R16 and R18. Given our children are all under 12 years old it seems a questionable practice to allow children unsupervised access to such material.

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



John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Brodie, Farhan and Lorelai who have started in R11, Ruby who has started in R3 and Izzati and Syazani who have started in R5.

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.

School Photos
School photo order forms were sent home at the start of last week. Orders with payment need to be into the school office by this Friday.

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!

Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision with road patrol for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Head Lice
There have been cases of head lice in the 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.

Scholastic Book Club
Pamphlets for Issue 7 were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 9 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Mike Jackson Uke’n Play
The whole school will be attending a ukulele performance next Tuesday 8 November (except those children involved in the North Zone Athletics). If your child’s school activity donation has not been paid the cost of this performance is $4.60. Please pay at the office or send the money to school with your child.

School Activity Donation
Statements have been sent home today for any child whose activity donation has not been paid in full. Please make payment as soon as possible. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account number is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Assembly: 2.20pm
Friday 11 November: Led by R8: Items by R5/R8
Friday 25 November: Led by R10: Items by R3/R10
Friday 9 December: Led by R11: Items by R2/R11

Smart Food Cold School Lunches:
are available on Mondays and Thursdays. The cost for the cold lunch is $3.50 or $4.50for a larger lunch. 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 cost for the hot lunch is now $4.50.The choices are: - Chow Mein, Macaroni Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

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.

PTA News
Marlow Pie Fundraiser
Pie orders will be delivered to the school office on Thursday 10th November and will be ready for collection after 3pm.

School Banking
At the end of last term the PTA received $250 from NZCU South. This was thanks to all of our great regular school bankers out there. Keep up the good savings habits and remember that if you make 6 deposits per term you will get a free Hoyts movie ticket! BANKING DAY IS WEDNESDAY.

Spell-a-thonSpell-a-thon donation cards went home on Monday 31st October, with the test being held on Friday 18th November. Good luck to everyone!

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.

2011 Term Dates
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
November
2 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
2 Whanau Hui 4pm
3 Art Gallery Trip R2 R3
3 DARE Fun Afternoon R3 R5
4 Bring and Buy Sale
7 Art Gallery Trip R5
8 North Zone Athletics Caledonian
8 Ukulele Performance all classes 9.15am
9 Scholastic Book Club orders close
10Rainbow Class 1.15pm
11 Assembly 2.20pm Led by R8: Items R5/R8
14 BOT meeting 6pm
17 Early Settler Museum Trip R5
18 Early Settlers Museum Trip R3
19 Early Settlers Museum Trip R2
23 Wide Horizons Trip
24 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
25 Assembly 2.20pm led by R10: Items R3/R10

December
9 Assembly 2.20pm led by R11: Items R2/R11

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

Community News
Garage Sale: 42 Norwood Street, Normanby, Saturday 12 November 1-4pm.

Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: Places available for afternoon kindy for ages 2½-4 years 3 afternoon a week. Phone 473 9107.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Open Morning: (Instrumental classes for children 5 years and upwards). Parents and children wishing to commence classes in 2012 are invited to observe classes in progress on Saturday morning November 12th George St Normal School Centre: Groups will assemble at the Main Block entrance and be guided around classes between 9 and 10:15am. Enrolments for 2012 will be accepted on Saturday 19th November. George St Normal School between 9 and 11:30 (follow the signs). There will be a further opportunity to enrol for 2012 on the first Saturday of the school year (Feb 4th). Further enquiries to: George St Co-ordinator, 4772296.

Denise Henderson & Bridget Telfer Present Musicool Theatre & Dance Summer School 2012: January 16th – 21st 2012 No audition necessary, simply register with us on line. Juniors 8 – 12 years (morning classes) Seniors 13 – 17 years (afternoon) One week affordable course. Work with some of Dunedin’s most respected dance and vocal tutors in Musical Theatre and Dance and enjoy a really fun week. Check out our testimonials on line. Want to find out more? www.musicool.co.nz. Numbers strictly limited so register early.

Free Cricket and Golf Family Fun Day: at St Clair Golf Course will be held on Wednesday 2 November from 4.30-7.30pm. Fun activities and a BBQ. Join the Junior Volts Club on the day for $25 and get a free junior membership for the St Clair Golf Club for the year. Register on www.sportotago.co.nz and go in the draw for a signed Otago Volts cap and a free Junior Volts membership.