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.