Newsletter 3 December 2012

3 December 2012 Term 4 Week 8 12/38


Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

Education Outside the Classroom
Last week the Y6 children had a week of activities outside the normal classroom programme including; orienteering, bush walks, archery and bowling.

Some schools have school camps at this time of year for this age group. We do not run camps mainly because the children get their fair share of camping and adventure outings at intermediate and secondary school.

College Teachers
The staffroom is much quieter today as the college teachers have finished their practicum. The school has a statutory requirement to take college teachers. We see our role as a normal school as a way to positively influence the teachers of tomorrow. I would like to thank the usual classroom teachers, the children, other staff and the parents for supporting these young teacher apprentices as they learn their craft. It is important work which takes huge commitment from us all.

Not long now till Santa!

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Rainbow Class
This Thursday 6 December is the last Rainbow Class for the year. This is our transition to school class for 4 year olds held in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall on Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R13 with items by R8.

Wheels Day
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the senior classes to ride bikes, scooters and skateboards. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. It is recommended that children wear a helmet when riding their scooters or skateboards.

Return of School Books
Please ensure all school books - library, journal and readers are returned to school as soon as possible. The library will be closing and all books need to be returned for our annual stock take.

Sports Tops
We are still missing a number of our sports tops. Please have a good look around home and school bags and return to school.

Final Prize Giving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Thursday 13 December at 11am to 12.30pm. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognising contributions children have made during the year. The assembly will be held in the school hall. Following the assembly the children will be treated to a barbecue lunch provided by NZCU South.

Talent Quest
On the final day of term Friday 14 December, a talent quest will be held. It is open to all students, individuals and groups to perform in the areas of dance, drama, comedy, singing, or instrument. Please
discuss this with your child/ren and think about areas in which they might perform. Children are allowed to go home from 12.30pm on the last day.

Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal
We have had a fantastic response already! Our school is collecting gifts which will be distributed by the Salvation Army to families who are unable to afford Christmas gifts. Gifts may be left under the wishing tree in the school office.

School Activity Donation
Please ensure your child’s school activity donation is paid by the end of next week. Statements will be sent home giving outstanding balances. If you wish to pay by internet transfer the school’s account number is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Caitlin O’Brien who achieved Higher Distinction in her Grade 2 singing exam recently. Caitlin has been invited to sing at the High Achievers performance this week. Well Done!

Satine & Clarice Aydon recently completed two ballet exams through Dunedin School of Ballet & Dance, Primary in Dance Class Award & the Rosette Pre Grade Two exam. Well done both of you for passing with a high achievement.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“Look, Listen and Think”

2013 Term Dates
Term 1
Monday 28 January - Friday 19 April

Teacher Only/Enrolment Day: Monday 28 January

Children start: Tuesday 29 January

Term 2
Monday 6 May - Friday 12 July

Term 3
Monday 29 July - Friday 27 September

Term 4
Monday 14 October - Thursday 12 December

Statutory Holidays
Waitangi Day: Wednesday 6 February
Otago Anniversary Day: Monday 25 March
Good Friday: Friday 29 March
Easter Monday: Monday 1 April
Easter Tuesday: Tuesday 2 April
Queen's Birthday: Monday 3 June
Labour Day: Monday 28 October

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Anzac Day: Wednesday 25 April

2012 Term Dates

Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December
Dates to Note
December
6  Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
7  Orange Parade – Road Patrollers
10 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
13  Prizegiving and Leavers Assembly 11am-12.30pm
14  Talent Quest
14 Final day of T4.

Smart Food School Lunches

Cold lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.
The lunches consist of 2 sandwiches/pizza bun, fruit, a cookie or muffin and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.

Hot lunches are available on Tuesdays.
The menu is: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, or Mince Chow Mein. The cost is $4.50.

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please.

Sushi 4 Schools
On Fridays sushi will be available through ‘Sushi 4 Schools’ who make and deliver sushi as a healthy school lunch option. The cost is $3.50 per roll or ball. Rolls are made fresh and transported in cool boxes with freezer pads and delivered in time for lunch. The sushi rolls or rice balls come in the following options:

Teriyaki chicken (free range, corn fed chicken)
Tuna mayonnaise
Fresh salmon
Vegetarian

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please. Please indicate if the order is for a roll or a ball.

PTA News

PTA Meeting

The final meeting for the year will be held on Friday 7 December at 7pm at Filadelfio's. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community News
Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put it all back on. Lose it and keep it off! Affordable weight loss that really works. Free Wellness Evaluation and sample. PH Kathy 0800 401 828 or go to wwwsupershapeupnz.com


Novelty Cakes: for all ages and occasions made to order. Call Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.

Kapa Haka: held in the school hall from 2-4pm each Sunday. All ages all welcome.

Musicool Theatre and Dance Summer School: January 14-19 2013. Morning classes for 8-11 year olds, no audition required. Further information on the website www.musicool.co.nz or ring Denise 454 5875.

Bubble Dome: This holidays at Bubble Dome we are excited to be offering the following courses Dunedin. NEW! Minecraft Challenges and Inventions and Computer Animation and 3D Games Design. All workshops involve activities with creative themes and unique thinking tools, endorsed by Edward de Bono to truly extend your child’s thinking and learning. www.bubbledome.co.nz Ph 0800 438 282 or email candice@bubbledome.co.nz

Drum Tuition: Roy de Hamel is offering tuition in 2013. email roywilliamdehamel@gmail.com or ph 027 507 4176.

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Newsletter 20 November 2012

20 November 2012   Term 4 Week 6    12/35

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcoming New Families

We have had a number of enrolments lately, mostly for new entrants due to start in the new year but also some older children starting now.

I am reminded how important being welcomed and hospitable is to new families, particularly to those who are new to the Valley or to Dunedin.

I therefore ask parents who have been with us for a while to make a special effort to welcome the new faces in the school. Maybe it is time for a Friday coffee session in the staffroom?

Let’s make our new families welcome to the school and the community.

Dental Service

I am meeting with the head of the new dental service to schools on Thursday. If you have any feedback

regarding this new system let me know so I can address issues with her. Leave a message at the office, or email me on office@nevn.school.nz

Board of Trustees

Next year sees the triennial Board of Trustees elections. The Board are keen to see some ‘new blood’ on the governing group. If you are interested, talk to one of the Board members or to me.

The other Board members are Steve O’Connor, George O’Brien, Jesseme Jones, AJ Woodhouse and Karen Sintmaartensdijk..

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

John McKenzie

Principal

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Several children contracted this disease recently. The Public Health nurse advises that it is a mild viral illness. Children may have a fever and feel unwell for a couple of days with a sore throat and flu like symptoms. Small blisters may be seen in the mouth and on the palms and fingers of hands and soles of feet. It is spread through direct contact with nose and throat secretions and the faeces of an infected person. Coughing may also spread the disease.

Time between exposure and sickness is 3-5 days. The child is infectious while unwell. The virus may be excreted in faeces for weeks after the child has recovered.

Keep children at home while they are unwell, give them plenty to drink and soft food to eat if they have blisters in their mouth. Pamol may be given to reduce fever. Wash hands frequently.

Rainbow Class

Our transition to school class for 4 years olds will be held this Thursday from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11.

Assembly

Assembly will be held in the hall on Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R10 with items by R11.

Scholastic Book Club

Leaflets for Issue 8 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 28 November. If paying by cheque please make payable to Scholastic NZ.

Wheels Day

This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the senior classes to ride bikes, scooters and skateboards.

Flippaball Results

Our flippaball teams played on Sunday. Out teams had a win, a loss and a draw. The Blue team won 9 goals to 2; the Gold team drew 4 all and the Silver team lost 4 goals to 6. Players of the day were Macauley, Charlotte and Molly.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“A caring environment paves the way for

better learning”

2012 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Dates to Note
November
22  Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
26 EOTC Week Y6 children
29  R5 Art Gallery Visit 12.15-2.15pm
30  R2 Art Gallery Visit 10am-12pm
30  Assembly 2.20pm led by R8 Items by R3

December
6   Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
7   Orange Parade – Road Patrollers
10  Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
13  Prizegiving and Leavers Assembly 11am-12.30pm
14  Talent Quest
14 Final day of T4.

Smart Food School Lunches

Cold lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.

The lunches consist of 2 sandwiches/pizza bun, fruit, a cookie or muffin and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.

Hot lunches are available on Tuesdays.

The menu is: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, or Mince Chow Mein. The cost is $4.50.

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please.

Sushi 4 Schools

On Fridays sushi will be available through ‘Sushi 4 Schools’ who make and deliver sushi as a healthy school lunch option. The cost is $3.50 per roll or ball. Rolls are made fresh and transported in cool boxes with freezer pads and delivered in time for lunch. The sushi rolls or rice balls come in the following options:

Teriyaki chicken (free range, corn fed chicken)

Tuna mayonnaise

Fresh salmon

Vegetarian

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please. Please indicate if the order is for a roll or a ball.

PTA News

2013 Calendars, Cards and Diaries

If you haven’t received an order form for the Calendars yet, please ask your child’s teacher or collect a spare form from the office. Take the time to go and visit the classrooms to see your child’s artwork (they look GREAT!!). Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than next Monday 26th November (this way the calendars will be back before the end of the school term). Please make cheques payable to: “North East Valley Normal School PTA”.

Swimming Grant
We would like to thank the Bendigo Valley Foundation for the $2,500 grant to help cover the costs of the last swimming block.

Donations made to the school
The PTA agreed to purchase: sensitive skin sun block for each classroom; school 2013 fridge magnets; two new digital cameras and help with the purchase of some new junior reading books.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 15th November at 3.20pm in the teaching room (In the College Block next to the Library). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community News

Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put it all back on. Lose it and keep it off! Affordable weight loss that really works. Free Wellness Evaluation and sample. PH Kathy 0800 401 828 or go to wwwsupershapeupnz.com

Novelty Cakes: for all ages and occasions made to order. Call Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.

Spring into Summer: Family walk and fun day. DNI school grounds to Forrester Park. Saturday 1 December 10.30am-2.30pm. $5 adult children free. Register from 10am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic or buy a sausage from the BBQ at Forrester Park.

Spring into Summer Design a Poster Competition:
Create a poster which tells how children need to be treated and hand it in on December 1st. Paper is available at the office.

Kapa Haka: held in the school hall from 2-4pm each Sunday. All ages all welcome.

Notice from the Dental Therapy Clinic
Dental Therapy Clinic at the School of Dentistry
As we near the end of clinics for 2012 we realise that not all children will receive an examination appointment this year.

This has occurred due to the rearrangement of schools and clinics in the Southern DHB Community Oral Health Service, and the adoption of a new computer system for the Service.

You can be assured that we have not forgotten your children and they will be seen as early as possible next year.

However, if you have any concerns about your children’s oral health please contact Donna as soon as possible on 479 7189 to arrange an appointment.

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Newsletter 13 November 2012

13 November 2012    Term 4 Week 5    12/34

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

Teacher Union Meetings

The primary teachers’ union, the NZEI, is holding meetings across the country to brief teachers about the latest pay round. Some schools have closed for these meetings but we have managed to stay open by spreading out the staff attendance over 2 meetings and with help from part time and management staff.

Thanks to all those who have stepped up to help out - it makes it much less hassle for parents if we can manage it this way.

Friday Book Character Day

The idea for dressing up as a book character is that children and parents create a costume as much as possible from what already exists in the home, so please don’t head off and spend money on this

activity.

Also the character should be from a book not from TV, movie or a game.

Novopay

Parents will have heard about the problems schools have been experiencing with the new school staff payroll system. The stories on the TV and the paper are not exaggerated and our operation has had and continues to have issues with payment of staff. Whilst teething problems are sure to be expected, the new system has been nothing short of a nightmare for our office manager. Let’s hope the Ministry improve things for the new year!

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

John McKenzie

Principal

Welcome

Welcome to Kainamu who has started in R11. We welcome his family to our school community.

School Swimming Block

There were several items of lost property handed into the office after school swimming - vests, undies sox and tights.

Flippaball Results

Our flippaball teams played on Sunday. Mrs Hesson reports that all 3 games were lost but again the

children played very well.

5 Minute Car Parks in Longworth Street

Please respect the 5 minute parks in Longworth Street. We have had reports that some parents are waiting in these parks for some time when picking children up after school.

Wheels Day

This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes to ride bikes, scooters and skateboards.

Hospice Mural

Simon Kaan and other artists worked with a group of children on Friday creating a collage which will be used as part of a mural at the hospice. The children created Pacific turtles, Asian dragons and Maori
tuatara.

Hiwi the Kiwi Fishing Show

Children and staff thoroughly enjoyed this show presented by the Minstrel and Mrs Minstrel. Its theme was fishing and being safe around the water & the sustainability of resources from the sea.

2012 Term Dates

Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Dates to Note

November

13  The Minstrel Show 9.10am - all classes

14 Sport Otago Diabetes Walk 12.45-2.45pm

15  PTA Meeting 3.20pm

16  Book Character Day

16 Assembly 2.20pm Led by R2 Items R5

22  Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

26  EOTC Week Y6 children

29  R5 Art Gallery Visit 12.15-2.15pm

30  R2 Art Gallery Visit 10am-12pm

December

6   Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

7   Orange Parade – Road Patrollers

10  Helpers Morning Tea 1.30am

13  Prizegiving and Leavers Assembly 11am-12.30pm

14  Talent Quest

14  Final day of T4.

Smart Food School Lunches

Cold lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.

The lunches consist of 2 sandwiches/pizza bun, fruit, a cookie or muffin and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.

Hot lunches are available on Tuesdays.

The menu is: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, or Mince Chow Mein. The cost is $4.50.

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please.

Sushi 4 Schools

On Fridays sushi will be available through ‘Sushi 4 Schools’ who make and deliver sushi as a healthy school lunch option. The cost is $3.50 per roll or ball. Rolls are made fresh and transported in cool boxes with freezer pads and delivered in time for lunch. The sushi rolls or rice balls come in the following options:

Teriyaki chicken (free range, corn fed chicken)

Tuna mayonnaise

Fresh salmon

Vegetarian

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please. Please indicate if the order is for a roll or a ball.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“Health body, health mind.”

PTA News
2013 Calendars, Cards and Diaries

Order forms will come home this week for 2013 calendars, cards and diaries made using your child’s artwork (digital photos can also be sent via email). Please take the time to go and visit the class rooms to see your child’s artwork (they do look GREAT!!). If you haven’t received an order form by the end of the week, please ask your child’s teacher or collect a spare form from the office. Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than Monday 26th November (this way the calendars will be back before the end of the school term). Please make any cheques payable to: “North East Valley Normal School PTA”.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 15th November at 3.20pm in the teaching room (In the College Block next to the Library). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community News
Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put it all back on. Lose it and keep it off! Affordable weight loss that really works. Free Wellness Evaluation and sample. PH Kathy 0800 401 828 or go to wwwsupershapeupnz.com


Novelty Cakes: for all ages and occasions made to order. Call Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.

Spring into Summer: Family walk and fun day. DNI school grounds to Forrester Park. Saturday 1 December 10.30am-2.30pm. $5 adult children free. Register from 10am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic or buy a sausage from the BBQ at Forrester Park.

Kapa Haka: held in the school hall from 2-4pm each Sunday. All ages all welcome.

Opoho School 75th Jubilee 22 - 24th March 2013: A range of events to enjoy and meet up with former classmates and friends. Register by 30th November to ensure the event proceeds. Contact (03) 4738 019 for a registration form or go online to www.opohoschool@iwarp.com

Public Health Nurse Information

Bed Times
Children need a good night’s sleep so that they have enough energy for the next day’s activities. Sleep is not only necessary for bodies it is important for our brains. Children cannot fight colds and viruses when they are tired. Research has shown links between lack of sleep and learning and behaviour problems in school age children.

Rather than appearing tired, children who do not get enough sleep at night may display the opposite signs, bouncing around, being unable to concentrate, losing interest quickly and even becoming uncooperative, irritable and angry.

Children may not be a good judge of how much sleep they need; they may not recognise they are tired. Children of primary school age may require 11 or 12 hour’s sleep. Suggested bedtimes for 5 to 11 year olds are 7pm to 8. 30pm. Generally 12 years old needs only 10 hours. A good bedtime routine will help.

If parents are having difficulty with the children’s bedtime routines they can discuss these with the local public health nurse or GP.

The Public Health Nurse for our school is: Catherine Moir, Phone 4769748.

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Newsletter 6 November 2012

6 November 2012            Term 4 Week 4                        12/33

 

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

 

Firstly, thanks to all those who have extended to me their support and concern during the last few weeks while I have been unwell. I also appreciate very much the support the school staff provide when a staff member is on leave.

Mr Andrew is also on sick leave after damaging his achilles. The staff expand their workloads in these situations to ensure the needs of the children are met. We are indeed lucky to have such commitment in our school team.

 

This is such a busy term with lots happening. Please keep an eye out for:-

• Book Character Day 16 November
• Final Assembly 13 December 11am
• Talent Quest 14 December 9.30am

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

 

John McKenzie

Principal

 

School Swimming Block

Swimming continues from today until Friday (except R5 who finish on Thursday). Thank you to all those parents and caregivers who have helped changing the children.

  

North Zone Athletic Sports

We have had a number of senior pupils competing in the North Zone Athletic Sports at the Caledonian today. Luckily the weather has been kind! Thanks to parents and caregivers who have assisted with

transport and supervision in the stands.

  

Scholastic Book Club

Orders with money for Issue 7 need to be into the office by tomorrow Wednesday 8 November. If

paying by cheque please make payable to Scholastic NZ.

  

Rainbow Class

This Thursday our transition to school class will be held for 4 year olds from 1.15-2.45pm in R1

 

 Wheels Days

This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the senior classes to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc at school. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. It is recommended that children wear a helmet when riding their scooters or skateboards.

  

Assembly

Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R3 with items by Room 13. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

 

School Activity Donation

Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is now paid. We have school swimming, trips to the Art Gallery and other activities this term which are paid for by the activity donation. If you wish to pay by internet transfer the school bank account number is 03 1726 0055515 00.

  

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. Bucket style hats are available from the school office for $13.

 

Sporting Success

Congratulations to Meihana Schooner who has been selected for the U13 Otago Touch team.

 

Flippaball Results

 Our flippaball teams played on Sunday. Mrs Hesson reports that all 3 games were played so much better than last week. The Gold team won 5 goals to 4 with Emma being named player of the day. The Silver team lost 0 goals to 9 with Lydia being named player of the day. The Y3&4 team also lost and Tayla was named player of the day.

 

2012 Term Dates

 Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

  

Dates to Note

November

8   R3 Art Gallery Trip 12.15-2.45pm

8   Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

9   Swimming Block ends

12  BOT Meeting 6pm

13  The Minstrel Show 9.10am - all classes

14  Sport Otago Diabetes Walk 12.45-2.45pm

15  PTA Meeting 3.20pm

16  Book Character Day

22  Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

26  EOTC Week Y6 children

29  R5 Art Gallery Visit 12.15-2.15pm

30  R2 Art Gallery Visit 10am-12pm

 

December

6    Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

7    Orange Parade – Road Patrollers

13   Prizegiving and Leavers Assembly 11am-12.30pm

14   Talent Quest

14  Final day of T4.

 

Learning Power Tip of the Week

 “The more you practice the better you get.”

 

Smart Food School Lunches

Cold lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.

The lunches consist of 2 sandwiches/pizza bun, fruit, a cookie or muffin and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.

  

Hot lunches are available on Tuesdays.

The menu is: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, or Mince Chow Mein. The cost is $4.50.

  

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please.

  

Sushi 4 Schools

On Fridays sushi will be available through ‘Sushi 4 Schools’ who make and deliver sushi as a healthy school lunch option. The cost is $3.50 per roll or ball. Rolls are made fresh and transported in cool boxes with freezer pads and delivered in time for lunch. The sushi rolls or rice balls come in the following options:

•  Teriyaki chicken (free range, corn fed chicken)
•  Tuna mayonnaise
•  Fresh salmon
•  Vegetarian

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please. Please indicate if the order is for a roll or a ball.

PTA News

Term 4 Fundraiser

This term the children will be designing art work which will be used to create 2013 calendars, cards and diaries. There is spare art paper with each classroom if anyone would like to take some home and produce some “family” artwork. Keep an “eye out” in the newsletters to find out when you can come and look at the art work and order calendars.

  

PTA Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 15th November at 3.20pm in the teaching room (In theCollege Block next to the Library). Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

Communtiy News

Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put it all back on. Lose it and keep it off! Affordable weight loss that really works. Free Wellness Evaluation and sample. PH Kathy 0800 401 828 or go to wwwsupershapeupnz.com

 

Novelty Cakes: for all ages and occasions made to order. Call Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.

 

The Portobello Paddock Pursuit:This event is designed to children to get nice and muddy, clamber over/under/across/up/down muddy banks and have a laugh while doing so. When: Sunday 11 November. Time: 11am – 2pm. Where: Portobello domain, Allans Beach Road. Entry fee: $5. To register go to www.portobelloschool.wikispaces. com

 

Hosting International Students for Logan Park High School: Logan Park has a number of international

students who will be arriving for the new school year in February 2013. We are looking for caring families who would be willing to host one of our students. If you are

interested, please get in touch with Duncan Trickey, Homestay Coordinator, Email: djt@lphs.school.nz phone: 4773586.(Ext 231).

 

LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME? My name is Erica Newlands and I am a 26 year old, responsible and capable individual available for childcare over the school holidays. I have a Bachelor of Arts and am soon to have a Masters of Arts in Theatre Studies, I am looking for summer work before I attend teachers college next year. I am available all school holidays, for business hours and am prepared to work extra if required. I am a fully licensed driver and I have my own vehicle which I am happy to use. I am also happy to assist in the running of the household. Rates negotiable and referees available. If interested, please be in contact via email or cell. erica.newlands@gmail.com 027 327 7934

 

Spring into Summer: Family walk and fun day. DNI school grounds to Forrester Park. Saturday 1 December 10.30am-2.30pm. $5 adult children free. Register from 10am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic or buy a sausage from the BBQ at Forrester Park.

 

Party in the Park: will be held this Sunday 11 November from 11am-1pm at the Salvation Army, 43 North Road.

 

Kapa Haka: held in the school hall from 2-4pm each Sunday. All ages all welcome.

 

Public Health Nurse Information

 Bike Safety

 

Under 10s should always bike with an adult.

 

Your child must wear an approved cycle helmet correctly.

 

Make sure bikes have working brakes.

 

Make sure bikes have reflectors and lights if cycling at night or in poor visibility conditions.

 

Wearing a high visibility vest or jacket is a good idea.

 

Remember, your children will copy the way they see you riding your bike.

 

The Public Health Nurse for our school is:

 

Catherine Moir, Phone 4769748.

 

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Newsletter 1 November 2012

1 November 2012                       Term 4 Week 3                            12/32

Welcome

Welcome to Tessa who has started in R11 and Dylan who has started in R10. We welcome their families to our school community.

Swimming

School swimming continues next week. All classes except R5 will also swim at the usual time on Thursday 8 November to make up for the cancelled class on Tuesday.

Rainbow Class

Our transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held next Thursday 8 November from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. This class is taken by Mrs Will.

Wheels Day

This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc at school. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. It is recommended that children wear a helmet when riding their scooters or skateboards.

Assembly

Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R5 with items by Room 2. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Sushi Friday Lunches

We had a fantastic response to our first sushi Friday lunches made available through ‘Sushi 4 Schools’. The sushi is made fresh and transported in cool boxes with freezer pads and delivered in time for lunch. The sushi rolls or rice balls are $3.50 each and come in the following options:

Teriyaki chicken (free range, corn fed chicken)

Tuna mayonnaise

Fresh salmon

Vegetarian

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please. Please indicate if the order is for a roll or a ball.

Scholastic Book Club

Orders for Issue 7 with money need to be in by next Wednesday 8 November. If paying by cheque please make payable to Scholastic NZ.

Sports Results

Flippaball

The first flippaball games for the term where held on Sunday at Moana Pool. We have 3 teams entered this term. All our teams lost but that was just a warm up! Good luck for next week. Many thanks to Mrs Hesson who organises and coaches the teams. The $25 fee for playing flippaball needs to be paid as soon as possible. Flippaball is not included as part of the school activity donation.

Kapa Haka

There is a kapa haka group starting on Sundays from 2-4pm in the school hall. All are welcome to attend. It is open to all ages.

Dates to Note

November

5    BOT Meeting 6pm

6    North Zone Athletics Sports

8    Swimming Block ends

8    R3 Art Gallery Trip 12.15-2.45pm

8    Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

9    Assembly 2.20pm led by R3 items by R13

Newsletter 24 September 2012

24 September 2012    Term 3 Week 11    12/30

Dear Parents & Caregivers

 Kia ora koutou katoa

Some Reminders

Patience Please

I have noticed recently some impatient behaviour at the Longworth Street entrance - people stop to drop off or pick up children at the ½ turn-a-round then other cars come up behind and toot or drive aggressively.

Please be patient with fellow parents. Aggressive behaviour and aggressive driving is not only a poor example to children, it is also dangerous.

Here are some guidelines:

• The turn-a-round is not a car park;
• It is okay to drop off and pick up children at the turn-a-round but do not linger;
• Do not bring vehicles onto the property, to drop off or collect children at the start and end of the day;
• Be careful backing up as children shoot through the gate at a pace - you may not see them in your mirrors;
• If another driver annoys you, keep calm; take an opportunity later to address the issue.

Road Patrol

The road patrol is traditionally supervised by parents. There are a few gaps in the roster currently so if you are able to be at school and take a patrol, please let Mrs Staynes know.

  

Keen on Some Training

Seasons for Growth is a programme for children and young people who have experienced loss of a significant person through death, separation or divorce. The NEV Education Council is keen to sponsor 2 or 3 locals to do the facilitation training. Interested? Leave your name at the school office. Dates for training: 23 and 24 November 2012.

  

Security Over the Holidays

Please contact First Security 0800347 787 if there is a security issue at school over the holidays. I suggest parents save this number on their mobile phones. The number is also on the 2012 fridge magnet.

  

On behalf of the staff I wish school families a restful and safe school holidays.

  

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

  

John McKenzie

Principal

  

Wheels Days

This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the senior classes to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc at school. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. It is recommended that children wear a helmet when riding their scooters or skateboards.

  

Assembly

Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R8 with items by Rooms 5 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

  

School Activity Donation

As we are approaching the end of T3, please ensure that your child’s activity donation is paid either in full or up to the end of T3.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“During the holidays look for family fun in places that don’t cost money
e.g. Dinosaur Park, the library, the Botanical Gardens, St Clair Beach, Otago Museum, the Peninsula.”

Smart Food School Lunches

Cold lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.

The lunches consist of 2 sandwiches/pizza bun, fruit, a cookie or muffin and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.

Hot lunches are available on Tuesdays.

The menu is: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, or Mince Chow Mein. The cost is $4.50.

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please.

PTA Hot Lunches

This Friday the PTA is having a free bbq with sausage and bread. There will be no Milo. This is the final day for PTA lunches this year.

2012 Term Dates

Term 3 Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September

Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Statutory Holidays During Term Time

Labour Day Monday 22 October

Dates to Note

September

25   Logan Park Orchestra Performance 10am

26   Nation Wide Earthquake Drill 9.26am
28   End of Term 3

October

15   Start of T4

18   PTA Meeting 3.20pm
22   Labour Day - School Closed
25   Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

29   Swimming Block at DNI Pool Starts

29   BOT Meeting 6pm

November

6   Swimming Block ends

8   Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

22 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

22  PTA Meeting 3.20pm

26  BOT Meeting 6pm

December

6   Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

PTA News

Maths-a-thon

The total raised from this fundraiser has been over $1,000!! This will help pay for more playground bark which is being applied during the holidays. Congratulations and thank you to all those children that took part.

PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the PTA will be providing a free sausage sizzle at lunch time to say “thank you” to all of the children for supporting the hot lunches this term.

Term 4 Fundraiser

Next term the children will be designing art work to be used on the 2013 calendars, cards and diaries that the PTA will be offering as our Term 4 fundraiser. Please keep an “eye out” in the newsletters to find out when parents can come and look at the art work and order calendars.

Donations

It was decided at the last meeting to pay for two new electric fry pans for the school.

PTA Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 18th October at 3.20pm in the teaching room (In the College Block next to the Library). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community News
Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put all back on. Lose it and keep it off! Affordable weight loss that really works. Free Wellness Evaluation and sample. PH Kathy 0800 401 828 or go to wwwsupershapeupnz.com

Novelty Cakes: for all ages and occasions made to order. Call Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.

Childcare: If you are looking for childcare in a warm, secure and happy home in North East Valley please give Margaret a call on 552 0628. 3 spaces available. WINZ subsidies. Registered to Dunedin Community Childcare Association.

Bayfield High School Kid’s Market: Pre loved and new clothing and toys, Sunday 30 September 10am-1pm. $2 entry. Stalls available from $20. Contact kidsmarket@hotmail.co.nz

Quiz Night: Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten Quiz Night will be held at 7pm on Thursday 25th October, at the North East Valley Bowling Club (139 North Road). Nibbles provided, $1 raffles, loads of great prizes, bar open. This is always a popular event so be in quick to register your team ($5 per person, 6 people max per team). Ph 473-9107 or email jonathanrhodes@dk.org.nz

AM I FIT: After School fitness for kids taking T4 Registrations now. Ages 7-11 years (Tues &/or Thurs 3.30 - 4.15pm). Ages 12-16 years (Mon &/or Wed 3.45 - 4.30). Once a week $100 for the term. Twice a week $200 for the term. For more info visit: www.amifit.co.nz

Glenfalloch’s Spring Flower Festival of Art: Sunday 14th October 12.30 till 4.30pm Celebrating spring and art.

Basketball Otago Diggers Development Programme: weekly coaching sessions at the Edgar Centre taken by Mark Dickel where basic fundamentals are introduced focusing on skill based drills and emphasizing having fun. Players need no experience to attend. Day: Tuesday’s. Dates: 23rd October – 11th December. Under 8’s: 3.30pm-4.30pm, Under 11’s: 4.00pm-5.00pm, Under 13’s: 5.00pm-6.00pm. Cost: $69.00. Contact Basketball Otago 03 456 4063, email admin@basketballotago.co.nz or download a Diggers Flyer on our website www.basketballotago.co.nz

Dunedin Gymnastic Academy Spring Gymnastics Camp: GymSports such as gymnastics, trampoline,

aerobics, & rhythmic. Monday 1st– Friday 5th October. Session 1: 9am-12pm - $20. Session 2: 1-3pm - $15. Full day: 9am-3pm - $30. Age: 5-11 years (beginners are most welcome to attend). Bookings are essential! Contact dga.noncomp@gmail.com or ph. 5521108 for more info.

The It’s My Turn To Cook Tonight Bosch School Holiday Programme: inspires kids to be food savvy - to cook some meals, create a special occasion, make a food movie, do some random acts of kindness, learn about food choices, kitchen safety, read labels & much much more. Oct 2 - 4 online and live. $25 (per family) for 3 days fun, action, competitions, great prizes www.foodsavvykids.com

Dunedin Repertory Children’s Theatre presents The Red Dragon: September 29 - October 7 at the Playhouse Theatre. 11am and 2pm daily except Saturday 29 and Sundays 2pm only. Tickets $7, bookings 477 0544.

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Newsletter 19 September 2012

19 September 2012     Term 3 Week 10     12/29

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

I watched with interest the TV3 coverage of the Ouruhia School, one of the Christchurch schools put on notice by the Government to close. Ouruhia School has a special connection with us - Ouruhia is a ‘model’ school. Model schools are part of the normal schools network - they are normal schools with a specific role of providing a country school atmosphere for college teachers to experience.

The Government wants to close 2 of the 4 normal schools in Christchurch. (They also want to close 5 of the 11 intermediate schools there too). This is of concern to all normal schools.

What is of more concern is that schools like ours are very much central to their communities. Sadly, I don’t think community is part of the formula for closing schools. Yet it is such a vital component for children.

Our school is proudly a ‘community’ school. Our community would be horrified if the Government decided to close our school. What is happening in Christchurch is a reminder to us to keep up an interest in what is happening at school and in education generally in NZ.

NEV Normal has been part of NEV and the city for 160 years. Let’s ensure it continues to be important for many more years to come.

Our Thoughts

Our thoughts go to Karen Sintmaartensdijk, teacher of Room10, whose father died on the weekend. Mrs Staynes, Mrs Will and Mrs Evans-Weir will travel to the funeral which is in Oamaru on Thursday afternoon. Messages to Karen can be left at the office or sent to 9 Essex Street, Weston 9401.

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

John McKenzie

Principal

Welcome

Welcome to David who has started in R11. We welcome to his family to our school community.

Wheels Days

This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc at school. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. It is recommended that children wear a helmet when riding their scooters or skateboards.

Assembly

Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R10 with items by Rooms 2 & 13. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Choir

As Mrs S is on bereavement leave the choir will not be performing at Ross Home next Tuesday. Alternative arrangements will be made next term.

Cross Country

Congratulations to Shay and Meihana who competed with merit in the Otago Primary Cross Country Championships last week.

Sports Tops

Please return all NEV Normal sports tops as soon as possible. Mr Andrew is doing a check of all the tops.

School Activity Donation

As we are approaching the end of T3, please ensure that your child’s activity donation is paid either in full or up to the end of T3.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“Talk to your child about their learning”

Gymnastic Success

Caitlin O’Brien competed in the DGA Rhythmic Gymnastics junior competition recently. She came 1st in the free, 2nd in the rope and 2nd in the ball competitions and 2nd overall. Congratulations Caitlin!

Smart Food School Lunches

Cold lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.

The lunches consist of 2 sandwiches/pizza bun, fruit, a cookie or muffin and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.

Hot lunches are available on Tuesdays.

The menu is: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, or Mince Chow Mein. The cost is $4.50.

PTA Hot Lunches

This Friday the menu is for a sausage roll and a savoury mince pie for $1.50, and a cup of Milo for .50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.

PTA News
Maths-a-thon

Sponsorship money should now be returned to the office. The money raised will go towards the purchase of bark to “top-up” both play areas.

PTA Meeting

The next meeting will be held on tomorrow Thursday 20th September at 3.20pm in the teaching room (in the College Block next to the Library). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please.

2012 Term Dates

Term 3 Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Statutory Holidays During Term Time
Labour Day Monday 22 October

Dates to Note
September
20  PTA Meeting 3.20pm
25  Logan Park Orchestra Performance 10am
28  End of Term 3

October
15  Start of T4

Community News
Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put all back on. Lose it and keep it off! Affordable weight loss that really works. Free Wellness Evaluation and sample. PH Kathy 0800 401 828 or go to wwwsupershapeupnz.com

Novelty Cakes: for all ages and occasions made to order. Call Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.

Childcare: If you are looking for childcare in a warm, secure and happy home in North East Valley please give Margaret a call on 552 0628. 3 spaces available. WINZ subsidies. Registered to Dunedin Community Childcare Association.

Project Hauora: fun, free interactive workshops for everyone and all the family in the school holidays to be held at DNI School. 4 modules covering “What is a Healthy Lifestyle”; :Your Genes, the Environment and your Health: how does it work and what you can do”; Hunting and Gathering: finding foods and making your own foods; on the move: physical activity in your everyday life”. All 4 modules are covered over 2 mornings or 2 afternoons. Dates: Oct 2 & Oct 3, 9am to 1pm or 1 to 5pm; Oct 9 and Oct, 12 1-5pm. Contact projecthauora@gmail.com or ring 473 9027. Information flyers are available at the office.

Community Energy Advise: This BRCT/Otago University trial is now into its second month and with a number of audits having already been completed. A limited number of home energy audits are still available in Blueskin Bay (Long Beach, Purakaunui, Osborne, Waitati, Warrington) and North East Valley so make sure you register before it’s too late! To register visit www.blueskinpower.co.nz

Registration days for Hill City Junior Athletics Club: will be Tuesday 25 September 5.30-7pm and Saturday 29 September 10-midday at Hill City clubrooms, Logan Park. Training/coaching nights for children aged 7-14 will start on Tuesday 9 October 6-7.15pm. Meet at Hill city clubrooms. For enquiries phone Catherine Macaulay 453-0101

Otago Children's Athletics Open Day: on Saturday 13 October 9-midday at the Caledonian Ground. A marvellous opportunity for anyone aged 7-14 to try running, jumping and throwing at the Caledonian Ground at Logan Park. No club membership is necessary for this Open Day.

Saturday Morning Music Classes: are presenting their annual demonstration concert in the Regent Theatre on Sunday, 23rd September, 3pm. Adults $10, children $5.

Quiz Night: Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten Quiz Night will be held at 7pm on Thursday 25th October, at the North East Valley Bowling Club (139 North Road). Nibbles provided, $1 raffles, loads of great prizes, bar open. This is always a popular event so be in quick to register your team ($5 per person, 6 people max per team). Ph 473-9107 or email jonathanrhodes@dk.org.nz

Our People, Our Health, Our Community: Café Hauora Free Public Seminar: “Give Me The Baby Teeth And I Will Show You The (Wo)man”: presented by Dr Jonathon Broadbent to be held at DNI on Wednesday 26 September at 7pm.

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Newsletter 12 Sepetember 2012

12 September 2012 Term 3 Week 9 12/28

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

What a funny old week we are having - shirt sleeves Monday morning and hats and gloves yesterday!

Some good news for schools this week amidst the variable weather was David Shearer’s announcements around Labour’s education policy. It is heartening to see the debate about our schooling system shift from the narrow discussion about assessment to the big issues like poverty.

I have worked in high and low decile schools. I have noticed that parents regardless of their station in life have high aspirations for their children. It is undoubtedly harder for poorer families to have their children as well equipped for learning as wealthier families. The reasons for this are many and complex.

Whatever the reason, we know that children who come from poorer homes are indeed disadvantaged when they come to school. Schools can make a difference - our school data for example shows after the first couple of years the playing field becomes much more level.

What is important though is that we firstly acknowledge that poverty does impact negatively on children's’ ability to learn. Secondly we must try and address the imbalance with a mix of in school and out of school interventions.

Schools must do their bit by targeting resources to the most needy; Governments must do their bit by ensuring good paying jobs for all; families must do their bit by selfless attention to the needs of their children and their neighbours’ children.

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

John McKenzie

Principal

Rainbow Class

Our transition to school class for 4 year olds is being held tomorrow from 1.15-2.45pm in R11.

Wheels Days

This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the senior classes to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc at school. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. It is recommended that children wear a helmet when riding their scooters or skateboards.

Assembly

Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R2 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Cross Country

Best wishes to Shay and Meihana who are competing in the Otago Cross Country Championships being held on Friday at Balmacewen Intermediate School.

School of Dentistry Dental Check Ups

Please ensure your child has the necessary completed consent forms for their Dental School visits or they may not be able to attend the clinic. If necessary send these forms to the school office.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“Like plants children need food, water, sunlight and love to grow.”

Smart Food School Lunches

Cold lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.

The lunches consist of 2 sandwiches/pizza bun, fruit, a cookie or muffin and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.

Hot lunches are available on Tuesdays.

The menu is: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, or Mince Chow Mein. The cost is $4.50.

PTA Hot Lunches

This Friday the menu is cheese rolls for $1.00 each, and a cup of Milo for .50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please.

2012 Term Dates

Term 3 Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September

Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Statutory Holidays During Term Time

Labour Day Monday 22 October

Dates to Note

September

13  Rainbow Class 1.15pm R11

20  PTA Meeting 3.20pm

28  End of Term 3

PTA News
Maths-a-thon

Sponsorship money should be returned to the office by this Friday 14th September. The money raised will go towards the purchase of bark to “top-up” both play areas.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 20th September at 3.20pm in the teaching room (in the College Block next to the Library). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community News
Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put all back on. Lose it and keep it off! Affordable weight loss that really works. Free Wellness Evaluation and sample. PH Kathy 0800 401 828 or go to wwwsupershapeupnz.com

Novelty Cakes: for all ages and occasions made to order. Call Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.

Project Hauora: fun, free interactive workshops for everyone and all the family in the school holidays to be held at DNI School. 4 modules covering “What is a Healthy Lifestyle”; :Your Genes, the Environment and your Health: how does it work and what you can do”; Hunting and Gathering: finding foods and making your own foods; on the move: physical activity in your everyday life”. All 4 modules are covered over 2 mornings or 2 afternoons. Dates: Oct 2 & Oct 3, 9am to 1pm or 1 to 5pm; Oct 9 and Oct, 12 1-5pm. Contact projecthauora@gmail.com or ring 473 9027. Information flyers are available at the office.

Dunedin U6 Indoor Football: for kids born 2006 & 2007 will be held at the Edgar Centre on Tuesday afternoons starting Tuesday 30th October until Tuesday 11th December. All you need to do is register your little super star and we make up fun teams each week and make sure all the kids are playing To register visit www.FootballFactory.co.nz and click on the Junior Indoor Soccer.

Basketball Otago: Diggers October School Holidays Camps taken by some of our OceanaGold Nuggets, Gold Rush and Representative players. Camp 1: 1st-5th October 9am-3pm at the Edgar Centre. Camp 2: 8th-12th October 9am-3pm at the Edgar Centre. One week camp $184pp ($253 for two children from the same family). Both camps $299pp (391 for two children from the same family). Daily Rate $46 is also available. For more information please contact Basketball Otago 03 456 4063, email admin@basketballotago.co.nz or Diggers October School Holidays Flyer on our website www.basketballotago.co.nz

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Newsletter 5 September 2012

5 September 2012     Term 3 Week 8      12/27

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

Lessons Learnt

I have been away twice in the last two weeks; both times to Wellington. On my first excursion I joined a group of principals who were looking at high performing Wellington schools - whilst I came away inspired, I was reminded how lucky we are to have a school with spacious accommodation and grounds and a stable teaching team.

My second trip away was to attend the Normal Schools Conference. This is a highlight of my calendar as the Normal Schools principals are a pretty sharp bunch and I learn a lot from them. The theme this year was partnership and we had fruitful discussions with our respective partner universities.

The lessons I learnt from my time away are:

• the rate of change in the world is speeding up - schools must keep up to date;
• in keeping up, schools must not throw the baby out with the bath water!

That is: children need to be cared for first and foremost; children need to be prepared for a world we may not be able to visualise now; attitudes learnt are as important as stuff learnt.

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

John McKenzie

Principal

Welcome

We welcome Briana who has started in R13 and her sister Maniah who has started in R3. We welcome their family to our school community.

School Photos

Late orders will be taken at the office until Friday.

Scholastic Book Club

Orders with money for Issue 6 need to be into the office by this Friday 7 September. If paying by cheque please make payable to Scholastic NZ.

Wheels Days

This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc at school. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. It is recommended that children wear a helmet when riding their scooters or skateboards.

Assembly

Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R3 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Daffodil Day

Thank you to all the children who donated to Daffodil Day. Over $50 was raised for the Cancer Society!

NEV Community Quilt

We are selling raffle tickets at the office for $2 to be in to win a quilt made by the Art and Fibre group.

Wanted

Does anyone have a car seat or booster seat that they no longer use? We are wanting a supply for use by the younger children when we are using the community vans. Please leave at the office.

OMathathon
Congratulations to Cameron B, Matai, Finn McK and Meihana from R5 who represented NEV Normal in the OMathathon held at the Edgar Centre recently.


Sporting Success

Cross Country

Congratulations to Meihana and Shay who have qualified for the Otago Cross Country Championships being held later this month.

Football
Congratulations to Noah Taylor who was selected to play in the NZ team against Spain in the mini world cup football tournament held recently. The NZ team won! Noah will also be playing in the curtain raiser at the Stadium before the All Whites game.

School of Dentistry Dental Check Ups

Please ensure your child has the necessary completed consent forms for their Dental School visits or they may not be able to attend the clinic. If necessary send these forms to the school office.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“Children spend less than 20% of the week at school;
therefore they need to be at school to maximise their learning”

Dates to Note

September

5   R11 Trip to the Art Gallery 12.30-2pm

7   PTA Maths-a-thon Basic Facts Test

10 BOT Meeting 6pm

13 Rainbow Class 1.15pm R11

20 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
28 End of Term 3

Smart Food School Lunches

Cold lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.

The lunches consist of 2 sandwiches/pizza bun, fruit, a cookie or muffin and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.

Hot lunches are available on Tuesdays.

The menu is: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, or Mince Chow Mein. The cost is $4.50.

PTA Hot Lunches

This Friday the menu is a hamburger bun topped with spaghetti, cheese and bacon for $2.00, and a cup of Milo for .50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please.

PTA News

Maths-a-thon

Sponsorship forms for the Maths-a-thon need to back to class by this Thursday. Tests will be held on Friday and then cards will be sent back home, so that the sponsored money can be collected and returned to the office by next Friday 14th September. The money raised from this will go towards the purchase of bark to “top-up” both play areas.

PTA Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 20th September at 3.20pm in the teaching room (in the College Block next to the Library). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community News

Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put all back on. Lose it and keep it off! Affordable weight loss that really works. Free Wellness Evaluation and sample. PH Kathy 0800 401 828 or go to wwwsupershapeupnz.com

North East Valley Junior Cricket Club: registrations will be held on Sat 15th September 10-12 and on Tues 18th September 4-6pm., at the North Ground clubhouse at the Gardens. Come along and join your local friendly cricket club!

IHC Advocacy are offering a seminar for parents of disabled children. This will take place on Thursday 13

September at the Edgar Centre from 9.30am to 2.00pm.

Registration forms are available at the office.

North East Valley Bike Library: Georgina and Grace are running a project, identifying the need for a bike library in North East Valley. They have created an online survey which they would like as many people to fill out as possible. It only takes two minutes to fill in, consisting of 10 questions – they’d love you to fill it in. The link is:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CY29BZV

Transition Valley 473 Bike Fix It Days: 10.00am - 2.00pm, Saturday 8 September, DNI school - Tune up/repair your bike, with knowledgeable assistance, for spring. If you need help to get your bike on the road or track, bring it along. They would welcome a gal bike fixer to the team if there is one out there wanting to get involved. More info - Peter McDonald  peterd0n@yahoo.com

Welcome the All Blacks back to Dunedin when they arrive on Sunday, 9 September. The team's plane touches down at 3:45pm so get dressed up and head on out to the airport and show off our southern hospitality and support to our world champions!

Give Golf a Go: An introduction to golf will be taught by three of Dunedin’s local Golf Professionals in a fun and friendly way, inside the Edgar Centre. Using the SNAG GOLF system, this introduction to golf is intended for ‘first-timers’, to give the game a try. Dates: Sunday, 16th Sept, Sunday, 23rd Sept, Sunday, 30th Sept. Times: 1pm – 1.45pm, 1.45pm – 2.30pm, 2.30pm – 3.15pm, 3.15pm – 4pm, 4pm – 4.45pm & 4.45pm – 5.30pm. Cost: $15 per person for the 3 x 45-minute sessions. Junior 7-16, Family aged 5 and up, 1 parent with 1 child, Adult only classes. Contact 455 0565 to register or for more information.

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