20 March 2012 Term 1 Week 8 12/7
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Welcome
Welcome to Brent who has started at our school in R3. We also welcome his family to our school community.
Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 year olds which is taken by our new entrant teacher, Mrs Will, is being held this Thursday from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Wheels Days
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes to ride their bikes,
scooters, skateboards etc. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a
helmet. A helmet is optional for 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 2 and 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Anniversary Day
School will be closed on Monday 26 March to observe Otago Anniversary Day.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 2 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be in by next Wednesday 28 March. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $3.50or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
Road Patrol
The road patrollers need supervision on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. If you are able to help between 3-3.15pm please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
Flippaball Results
On Sunday, competing in the semi finals, the senior Gold team won 8 goals to 0. The junior Silver team won 9 goals to 2. Mrs Hesson reports that both teams played really well! Well done to the Silver team has qualified for the final to be held in a fortnight. There is no flippaball this weekend.
Coffee and Catch Up
All parents/caregivers are invited to get together for a coffee and catch up before assembly this Friday 23 March at 1.30pm in the staffroom. Come along and get to know more of the NEV Normal community!
PTA News
Easter Raffle
Thank you to everyone who has donated items that can be used as prizes in the raffle; it is with your help that this raffle becomes a great fundraiser. We would also like to thank the major sponsors of prizes – Kathy Clark (Yard Art Otago Ltd), Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Filadelfio’s Restaurant and Moana Pool. Families should have received their raffle cards by now – if not or if you want another card – there are spare raffle cards in the office. Raffle cards and money need to be into the office by Wednesday 28th March. Winners will be drawn on Monday 2nd April.
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held this Thursday 22nd March, at 3.20pm. 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
Alhambra Rugby Union Junior Pre-season Training. Opoho grounds @ 4pm this Wednesday 21st March. For those who have already registered and for those who would like to register or even for those that are thinking about it. Come and meet the coaches and have a run around. See you there. Contact Claire @ 473-1548 or Jenenne @ 473-8986.
leslierugby junior coaching clinic: Forsyth Barr Stadium, 16th of April, 8.30am-3.00pm. Join ex All Black and Highlanders record point scorer Tony Brown, ex Highlanders captain John Leslie and our team of qualified coaches for a full day of challenging rugby skills and drills under the roof and on the Forsyth Barr Stadium pitch. Go to leslierugby.co.nz and click on coaching clinics to register.
Netball Otago Holiday Programme: At the Edgar Centre 10-12 April 9am to 1pm for Y4-8 boys and girls. Cost $75. Contact Trish on 4551702.
Nuggets/Gold Rush Youth Camp: For 8-13 year olds 10-13 April 9am-3pm at the Edgar Centre. Cost $150. Contact 456 4063.
NEV Normal School Banking is Proudly Sponsored by Credit Union South
NZCU SOUTH
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Dunedin 9059
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www.nzcusouth.co.nz
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Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday
Application forms are available at the school office
2012 Term Dates
Term 1 Monday 30 January - Thursday 5 April
Term 2 Monday 23 April - Friday 29 June
Term 3 Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December
Statutory Holidays During Term Time
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 26 March
Anzac Day Wednesday 25 April
Queen's Birthday Monday 4 June
Labour Day Monday 22 October
Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Good Friday Friday 6 April
Easter Monday Monday 9 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 10 April
Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Newsletter 28 February 2012
28 February 2012 Term 1 Week 5 12/4
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
I am a member of the NZEI Principals’ Council - I represent the NZ Normal Schools Association.
The Council meets 4 times a year in Wellington and I have just attended the first meeting of 2012. Much of what was discussed worried me so I thought I’d relay some of the important issues to you.
The biggest concern I have is the possibility that the Government will take the role of employing the local principal away from the Board of Trustees and put it in the hands of the local Ministry of Education staff or the State Services Commission.
Board of Trustees have been in existence since 1989. They were designed by David Lange who was both PM and Minister of Education to give local communities influence over how their local school was operated.
Trustees see the appointment and oversight of their principal as one of their most important jobs. If this was taken off them they would become merely school committees with very little influence.
I see this as a regressive step for our communities. I suspect the Government do not like that principals are not covered by the State Services gagging condition - we are allowed to speak our minds and on occasion do so!
But that in itself is not a good reason to undo the current system of self governing schools. There must be more to it.
I fear that big business is working for a way to muscle in on the state education sector - we see this in the trial of so called Charter Schools, another recent government initiative. But do we want schools to operate in the marketplace? Surely our children are not to be considered economic units?!
Anyway, New Zealand education scored in the top 4 in a recent OECD report so playing around with a successful model seems foolish to me.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Haylee who has started in Room 8 and Thomas who has started in Room 11. We also welcome our new group of College of Education students who will be in the senior classes and R8 on Mondays and Tuesdays for the rest of this term.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R8 with items by Rooms 3 and 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Parent/Teacher/Child Goal Setting
Appointment times for the 3 way teacher/child/parent conferences being held on Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th March have been sent home today.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra
sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
Road Patrol and Road Safety
Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to help with road patrol. If you are able to assist we still have 2 vacancies in the afternoon. Parents supervising the road patrollers have asked that parents/caregivers cross at the crossing on North Road and not do U turns in front of the school.
Update Contact Details
Many thanks to those families who have updated their contact details. Please send any outstanding forms to the office if your details have changed.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 1 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by next Wednesday 7 March. If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to Scholastic NZ.
Wheels Days
The last 2 wheels days on Friday lunchtimes have been very successful so it has been decided to continue with the senior and junior classes having alternate Fridays. This Friday is the turn of the senior classes. If anyone has a bike or scooter in good working order that could be kept at school for children to use please let the office know. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. A helmet is optional for scooters or skateboards.
Flippaball Results
On Sunday the senior Gold team lost 0 goals to 4. The junior Silver team played two games and won 4 goals to 0 and then 10 games to 0. Mrs Hesson reports that Hamish Watts played very well for the Silver team. Well done Hamish!
BOT News
The Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting last night. Board members are Steve O’Connor (Chairperson and Parent Representative), John McKenzie (Principal), Karen Sintmaartensdijk (Teacher Representative), Jesseme Jones and George O’Brien (Parent
Representatives). The board is hoping to fill another parent representative position.
At the meeting it was decided to hold a social fish and chip evening next Friday 9 March at 5pm. It will be an opportunity to meet Board members and other school families in an informal setting. Anyone interested in the work of the Board might like to discuss the role with a Board member at this occasion.
The Board were pleased to welcome Claire Spittles, Paula Watts and Janice McFarlane, 3 members from the PTA, at the start of the meeting. Steve acknowledged the valuable work of the PTA in both fundraising and in supporting the school. Both groups discussed further projects and agreed to focus on upgrading outdoor equipment, with a view to painting the playground equipment (watch this space for details of a working bee!) and to investigate new fitness or exercise equipment.
PTA News
Donation
The PTA have agreed to donate $300 to be used by Mrs Will to purchase new books and activities for visiting kindy and preschool children
Easter Raffle
Yes – we are already thinking about the Easter Raffle! It would be greatly appreciated if we could get donations to be used for the prizes again this year (non-perishable items, books, drink, etc). We will also be asking businesses to help contribute. There will be a box in the office until Tuesday 13th March for donation collection. Thank you so much for taking the time to help with this.
EZ covers
These are a selection of New Zealand designed and made re-usable book covers for school exercise books. Each cover costs $1.30 and comes in sizes to fit all NZ exercise books. You place orders online at www.ezcover.co.nz and for each cover you buy the PTA will receive 5c. If you enter our special code (XFC186) when ordering, our donation will be doubled to 10c per cover. Every order also receives 12 stick on book labels. Covers are selling fast – so be in quick!
School Banking
Banking day is each Wednesday. At the end of each term all children with active (minimum of 6 deposits per term) accounts will be mailed a Hoyts movie voucher. Banking is fun and teaches your child the merits of putting some money in the bank regularly and watching the total grow!
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 22nd March, at 3.15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
North Junior Football: 2012 Registration Day Saturday 3 March at Chingford Park 11am-1pm. Contact Donald Liddell 473 7226, or www.footballsouth.co.nz and look for Northern Juniors.
Rabbit Show Pet Corner: Otago Rabbit Breeders Society Autumn Rabbit Show. When: Sunday March 11th.Where: Kaikorai Valley College at 10.00am. Cost: 50 cent entry per pet rabbit. All rabbits must be kept in a sturdy cage (a cat carrier will do) on an old towel or cloth, have a water bottle and pellets. Rabbits will be inspected for good health prior to entry to the show with the entry fee paid after inspection. Prizes for longest ears, biggest feet, largest rabbit, smallest rabbit, fluffiest rabbit, and more! For more information please ring Andrea on 473-8051 or 027-466-7113.
Let's Make Music is a fun introduction to music for 5 - 7 year olds. Level 1 is for 5 - 6 year olds and focuses on general music skills - beat, rhythm, music notes, listening. Level 2 is for 6 - 7 year olds and children spend time learning instruments - 2 terms on recorder and 1 term each on violin and chime bars. LMM is run after school on Tuesdays (Mornington School), Wednesdays (Elmgrove School), Thursdays (Tainui School) and on Saturday mornings at George Street School and Bathgate Park School. Contact Justine Pierre 4727893 or justine.r.pierre@ gmail.com
Pine Hill Girls Brigade has started back. Wednesday’s 6.00-7.30pm. Juniors age 5-8 years, Seniors age 9-12 years and Pioneers 13 and above. We meet at St Marks Presbyterian Church, 304 Pine Hill Road. All welcome. Enquiries to 4730033.
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
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
I am a member of the NZEI Principals’ Council - I represent the NZ Normal Schools Association.
The Council meets 4 times a year in Wellington and I have just attended the first meeting of 2012. Much of what was discussed worried me so I thought I’d relay some of the important issues to you.
The biggest concern I have is the possibility that the Government will take the role of employing the local principal away from the Board of Trustees and put it in the hands of the local Ministry of Education staff or the State Services Commission.
Board of Trustees have been in existence since 1989. They were designed by David Lange who was both PM and Minister of Education to give local communities influence over how their local school was operated.
Trustees see the appointment and oversight of their principal as one of their most important jobs. If this was taken off them they would become merely school committees with very little influence.
I see this as a regressive step for our communities. I suspect the Government do not like that principals are not covered by the State Services gagging condition - we are allowed to speak our minds and on occasion do so!
But that in itself is not a good reason to undo the current system of self governing schools. There must be more to it.
I fear that big business is working for a way to muscle in on the state education sector - we see this in the trial of so called Charter Schools, another recent government initiative. But do we want schools to operate in the marketplace? Surely our children are not to be considered economic units?!
Anyway, New Zealand education scored in the top 4 in a recent OECD report so playing around with a successful model seems foolish to me.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Haylee who has started in Room 8 and Thomas who has started in Room 11. We also welcome our new group of College of Education students who will be in the senior classes and R8 on Mondays and Tuesdays for the rest of this term.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R8 with items by Rooms 3 and 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Parent/Teacher/Child Goal Setting
Appointment times for the 3 way teacher/child/parent conferences being held on Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th March have been sent home today.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra
sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
Road Patrol and Road Safety
Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to help with road patrol. If you are able to assist we still have 2 vacancies in the afternoon. Parents supervising the road patrollers have asked that parents/caregivers cross at the crossing on North Road and not do U turns in front of the school.
Update Contact Details
Many thanks to those families who have updated their contact details. Please send any outstanding forms to the office if your details have changed.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 1 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by next Wednesday 7 March. If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to Scholastic NZ.
Wheels Days
The last 2 wheels days on Friday lunchtimes have been very successful so it has been decided to continue with the senior and junior classes having alternate Fridays. This Friday is the turn of the senior classes. If anyone has a bike or scooter in good working order that could be kept at school for children to use please let the office know. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. A helmet is optional for scooters or skateboards.
Flippaball Results
On Sunday the senior Gold team lost 0 goals to 4. The junior Silver team played two games and won 4 goals to 0 and then 10 games to 0. Mrs Hesson reports that Hamish Watts played very well for the Silver team. Well done Hamish!
BOT News
The Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting last night. Board members are Steve O’Connor (Chairperson and Parent Representative), John McKenzie (Principal), Karen Sintmaartensdijk (Teacher Representative), Jesseme Jones and George O’Brien (Parent
Representatives). The board is hoping to fill another parent representative position.
At the meeting it was decided to hold a social fish and chip evening next Friday 9 March at 5pm. It will be an opportunity to meet Board members and other school families in an informal setting. Anyone interested in the work of the Board might like to discuss the role with a Board member at this occasion.
The Board were pleased to welcome Claire Spittles, Paula Watts and Janice McFarlane, 3 members from the PTA, at the start of the meeting. Steve acknowledged the valuable work of the PTA in both fundraising and in supporting the school. Both groups discussed further projects and agreed to focus on upgrading outdoor equipment, with a view to painting the playground equipment (watch this space for details of a working bee!) and to investigate new fitness or exercise equipment.
PTA News
Donation
The PTA have agreed to donate $300 to be used by Mrs Will to purchase new books and activities for visiting kindy and preschool children
Easter Raffle
Yes – we are already thinking about the Easter Raffle! It would be greatly appreciated if we could get donations to be used for the prizes again this year (non-perishable items, books, drink, etc). We will also be asking businesses to help contribute. There will be a box in the office until Tuesday 13th March for donation collection. Thank you so much for taking the time to help with this.
EZ covers
These are a selection of New Zealand designed and made re-usable book covers for school exercise books. Each cover costs $1.30 and comes in sizes to fit all NZ exercise books. You place orders online at www.ezcover.co.nz and for each cover you buy the PTA will receive 5c. If you enter our special code (XFC186) when ordering, our donation will be doubled to 10c per cover. Every order also receives 12 stick on book labels. Covers are selling fast – so be in quick!
School Banking
Banking day is each Wednesday. At the end of each term all children with active (minimum of 6 deposits per term) accounts will be mailed a Hoyts movie voucher. Banking is fun and teaches your child the merits of putting some money in the bank regularly and watching the total grow!
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 22nd March, at 3.15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
North Junior Football: 2012 Registration Day Saturday 3 March at Chingford Park 11am-1pm. Contact Donald Liddell 473 7226, or www.footballsouth.co.nz and look for Northern Juniors.
Rabbit Show Pet Corner: Otago Rabbit Breeders Society Autumn Rabbit Show. When: Sunday March 11th.Where: Kaikorai Valley College at 10.00am. Cost: 50 cent entry per pet rabbit. All rabbits must be kept in a sturdy cage (a cat carrier will do) on an old towel or cloth, have a water bottle and pellets. Rabbits will be inspected for good health prior to entry to the show with the entry fee paid after inspection. Prizes for longest ears, biggest feet, largest rabbit, smallest rabbit, fluffiest rabbit, and more! For more information please ring Andrea on 473-8051 or 027-466-7113.
Let's Make Music is a fun introduction to music for 5 - 7 year olds. Level 1 is for 5 - 6 year olds and focuses on general music skills - beat, rhythm, music notes, listening. Level 2 is for 6 - 7 year olds and children spend time learning instruments - 2 terms on recorder and 1 term each on violin and chime bars. LMM is run after school on Tuesdays (Mornington School), Wednesdays (Elmgrove School), Thursdays (Tainui School) and on Saturday mornings at George Street School and Bathgate Park School. Contact Justine Pierre 4727893 or justine.r.pierre@ gmail.com
Pine Hill Girls Brigade has started back. Wednesday’s 6.00-7.30pm. Juniors age 5-8 years, Seniors age 9-12 years and Pioneers 13 and above. We meet at St Marks Presbyterian Church, 304 Pine Hill Road. All welcome. Enquiries to 4730033.
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
Newsletter 6 March 2012
6 March 2012 Term 1 Week 6 12/5
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
I have written before in this newsletter about the issue of primary aged children playing inappropriate Xbox type games. Well just these last few days we have had some argy bargy at school amongst some of our older children which seems to stem from what they are saying to each other on Facebook. This causes us considerable concern. There have been cases reported in the media of children intimidating other children via social media sites and parents have not found out until something serious happens.
I therefore urge all parents to take this warning seriously – be aware that some of the things our children are doing online and especially on Facebook are causing trouble which is spilling over into school life. Please monitor your child’s online activity.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Byron who has started in Room 2 and Caleb who has started in Room 11.
Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 years old will be held this Thursday 8 March from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. If you have a child who would like to join this group please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R11 with items by Rooms 5 and 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Parent/Teacher/Child Goal Setting
The 3 way teacher/child/parent conferences which started yesterday continue today and Wednesday.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $3.50or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
Road Patrol
The road patrollers need supervision on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. If you are able to help between 3-3.15pm please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 1 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by tomorrow Wednesday 7 March. If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to Scholastic NZ.
Wheels Days
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. A helmet is optional for scooters or skateboards.
Flippaball Results
On Sunday the senior Gold team won 3 goals to 1. Chloe scored all the goals!! The junior Silver team won 10 goals to 2.
Sporting Success
Congratulations to Olivia and Emma Andrew who competed in the Otago Surf Lifesaving Championships at Warrington Beach recently. Olivia was placed 2nd in the U10 competition and overall 3rd in Otago and Emma won the U8 competition and overall was placed 2nd in Otago. Fantastic results!!!
Eggstordinary Eggsperiments
Last Wednesday the senior classes cooked a variety of egg dishes. The children were looking at the changes that occurred when the eggs were cooked in different ways. We would like to thank Mainland Eggs for the donation of dozens of eggs. We would also like to thank the Good Earth Café for their continued support of the Wednesday Breakfast Club; the Quarry Store for donations of bread and Vicki Taylor (Aidhan’s mum) for weekly supplies of fresh fruit.
Fish and Chip Eveningthis Friday 9 March at 5pm. Bring your fish and chips along with a bottle of wine and join with the school community for an hour or so this Friday.
PTA News
Easter Raffle
Yes – we are already thinking about the Easter Raffle! It would be greatly appreciated if we could get donations to be used for the prizes again this year (non-perishable items, books, drink, etc). We will also be asking
businesses to help contribute. There will be a box in the office until Tuesday 13th March for donation collection. Thank you so much for taking the time to help with this.
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 22nd March, at 3.15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
North Junior Football: 2012 Registration contact Donald
Liddell 473 7226, or www.footballsouth.co.nz and look for Northern Juniors.
Pine Hill Girls Brigade has started back. Wednesday’s 6.00-7.30pm. Juniors age 5-8 years, Seniors age 9-12 years and Pioneers 13 and above. We meet at St Marks Presbyterian Church, 304 Pine Hill Road. All welcome. Enquiries to 4730033.
Afterschool Fitness for Kids: Low to Medium intensity exercise and games that are fun & will build self confidence. Accepting now!! Term 2 enrolments for both 7-11year olds (Tue & Thur 3.30 - 4.15pm) and also 12-16year olds (Mon & Wed 3.30 - 4.15pm). Visit www.amifit.co.nz for more information.
Alhambra Union, rugby registration: All Welcome, ages 5-13. Come and join the fun! Sunday 11 March 11am-1pm and Sunday 31 March 11am-1pm at the North Ground Rugby Club. Contact Claire @ 473-1548 or Janeene @ 473-8986. See you there!
Foster Carers Needed by Child Youth and Family: Training, support and payment are provided. Contact Rose Scott 955 3438 or Lee Dawson 955 3458.
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
I have written before in this newsletter about the issue of primary aged children playing inappropriate Xbox type games. Well just these last few days we have had some argy bargy at school amongst some of our older children which seems to stem from what they are saying to each other on Facebook. This causes us considerable concern. There have been cases reported in the media of children intimidating other children via social media sites and parents have not found out until something serious happens.
I therefore urge all parents to take this warning seriously – be aware that some of the things our children are doing online and especially on Facebook are causing trouble which is spilling over into school life. Please monitor your child’s online activity.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
We welcome Byron who has started in Room 2 and Caleb who has started in Room 11.
Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 years old will be held this Thursday 8 March from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. If you have a child who would like to join this group please contact Mrs Will or the office.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R11 with items by Rooms 5 and 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Parent/Teacher/Child Goal Setting
The 3 way teacher/child/parent conferences which started yesterday continue today and Wednesday.
Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $3.50or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
Road Patrol
The road patrollers need supervision on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. If you are able to help between 3-3.15pm please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 1 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by tomorrow Wednesday 7 March. If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to Scholastic NZ.
Wheels Days
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. A helmet is optional for scooters or skateboards.
Flippaball Results
On Sunday the senior Gold team won 3 goals to 1. Chloe scored all the goals!! The junior Silver team won 10 goals to 2.
Sporting Success
Congratulations to Olivia and Emma Andrew who competed in the Otago Surf Lifesaving Championships at Warrington Beach recently. Olivia was placed 2nd in the U10 competition and overall 3rd in Otago and Emma won the U8 competition and overall was placed 2nd in Otago. Fantastic results!!!
Eggstordinary Eggsperiments
Last Wednesday the senior classes cooked a variety of egg dishes. The children were looking at the changes that occurred when the eggs were cooked in different ways. We would like to thank Mainland Eggs for the donation of dozens of eggs. We would also like to thank the Good Earth Café for their continued support of the Wednesday Breakfast Club; the Quarry Store for donations of bread and Vicki Taylor (Aidhan’s mum) for weekly supplies of fresh fruit.
Fish and Chip Eveningthis Friday 9 March at 5pm. Bring your fish and chips along with a bottle of wine and join with the school community for an hour or so this Friday.
PTA News
Easter Raffle
Yes – we are already thinking about the Easter Raffle! It would be greatly appreciated if we could get donations to be used for the prizes again this year (non-perishable items, books, drink, etc). We will also be asking
businesses to help contribute. There will be a box in the office until Tuesday 13th March for donation collection. Thank you so much for taking the time to help with this.
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 22nd March, at 3.15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
North Junior Football: 2012 Registration contact Donald
Liddell 473 7226, or www.footballsouth.co.nz and look for Northern Juniors.
Pine Hill Girls Brigade has started back. Wednesday’s 6.00-7.30pm. Juniors age 5-8 years, Seniors age 9-12 years and Pioneers 13 and above. We meet at St Marks Presbyterian Church, 304 Pine Hill Road. All welcome. Enquiries to 4730033.
Afterschool Fitness for Kids: Low to Medium intensity exercise and games that are fun & will build self confidence. Accepting now!! Term 2 enrolments for both 7-11year olds (Tue & Thur 3.30 - 4.15pm) and also 12-16year olds (Mon & Wed 3.30 - 4.15pm). Visit www.amifit.co.nz for more information.
Alhambra Union, rugby registration: All Welcome, ages 5-13. Come and join the fun! Sunday 11 March 11am-1pm and Sunday 31 March 11am-1pm at the North Ground Rugby Club. Contact Claire @ 473-1548 or Janeene @ 473-8986. See you there!
Foster Carers Needed by Child Youth and Family: Training, support and payment are provided. Contact Rose Scott 955 3438 or Lee Dawson 955 3458.
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