Newsletter 4 April 2012

4 April 2012 Term 1 Week 10 12/9
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Some Misbehaviour in the Playground
The teachers have noticed an increase recently in the number of incidents of misbehaviour in the playground. The main culprits are senior boys who seem less interested in soccer and basketball and more interested in games loosely based on X-Box type games.

As a result the senior staff have :
developed plans to shorten the lunch hour;
arranged for Sport Otago to do some coaching with the older children;
sought advice from our Police Education Officer about how to deal with the increasing prevalence of children playing inappropriate X-Box and on-line games.

We have also called in a number of parents to discuss their child’s behaviour. We keep thorough records on behaviour. If you are concerned about your child’s behaviour or are keen to know if he or she is getting up to mischief at school please ask the classroom teacher or Mrs Staynes.

It is always helpful to keep good lines of communication open with your child. Ask them how they behave at school and if they get praised or told off for their actions.

On behalf of the staff I would like to wish all school families a happy Easter and a safe and restful holiday.

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


John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to Cameron who has started in R8. We welcome his family to our school community.

School Cross Country
This Thursday, on the last day of school for the term, we will be holding the school cross country around the school grounds. We will start at 1.30pm with the juniors in R11 first and the seniors in R5 last. Parents and caregivers are very welcome to come along and watch all our keen runners!

T2 Swimming Block
Our first swimming block for the year commences on Tuesday 24 of April, the second day of Term 2. Swimming is held in the mornings over 8 days. We need helpers for this really important time so please let your child’s classroom teacher know if you are available to assist. The timetable was sent home yesterday.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. 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.

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.

Piano
The school has a spare piano in good condition, but will need tuning. Offers.

New Phone System
If you need to contact the school over the holidays please leave a message on our new phone system!

Finals FlippaballOn Sunday the NEV Normal senior Gold team played 2
fantastic games just losing the first game and winning the second game 8 goals to 1. Well done!!

NEV Normal junior Silver team played Columba in a nerve wracking game and won First Place and the Trophy, 4 goals to 3, in the final!! Mrs Hesson says they were marvellous.

Senior School Artwork
Artwork completed at the Art Gallery by Jazmin, Lydia, Casey and John-Paul is now on the Gallery website www.dunedin.art.museum Education


Dates to Note
April
5 School Cross Country 1.30pm
5 T1 ends
23 T2 begins
24 Swimming Block begins
25 ANZAC Day—school closed
26 Swimming
26 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
27 Swimming
30 Swimming
May
1-4 Swimming
2 Elgregoe Show 1.40pm
3 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
10 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre 7.30pm

PTA News

Easter Raffle
Thank you to everyone who donated items as prizes. Thank you for the lovely baking Sacha. We had such a great response from prize donations and raffle cards sold; that we were able to increase the number of prize draws. The winners were: 1st – N. McLew; 2nd – Andrea Shearer; 3rd – Evelyn Bradshaw; 4th – Geoff Martin; 5th – Chris Bruce; 6th – Alison; 7th – Oliver Thompson. A total of $1,142.10 was raised!!

New Tents, Worm Farm, Spelling Games and Donation to Junior School
The PTA has agreed to fund the purchase of new tents for the senior class; a new worm farm for Rooms 8 and 10 and some new spelling games for Room 3. It was also decided to help fund the Junior School in their work with an artist in residence in Term 2.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting and the AGM will be held on Thursday 26th April, at 3.20pm in the staff room. Everyone is welcome to attend.


Community News
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Pippins Open Day:
On Monday 30 April St Martin’s Pippins is having an open day at Chingford Park from 3.30pm to 4.45pm. Girls aged 5 and 6 are welcome to come and see what Pippins is about. RSVP 0274 676 805 or emmareeves12@hotmail.com

Fruit Tree Harvest:
Volunteers to help harvest and cook local fruit from apple and pear trees in north Dunedin. Harvest: Saturday 14 April 1.45-5pm at DNI school entrance 34 North Road. Bring buckets/boxes, a drink and suitable clothing and footwear. Cook: Monday & Tuesday 16-17 April 12-7pm, DNI cooking room 34 North Road. Bring jars packed lunch/dinner. Produce will be shared between volunteers, fruit tree owners and food banks. Contact Amanda Brown 470 0851 or email amandab@psotago.org.nz

Snow White:
at the Mayfair Theatre 7-13 April 11am and 2pm. Tickets $7. Phone 4679017 for bookings.

Saturday Morning Music Class Ukulele Orchestra:
Saturdays 12.15-1pm at Bathgate Park School starting Term 2. Cost $40 for the year. Contact Justine 472 7893.

Grimhilda!,
a musical for all the family, will be performed from Fri. 27th to Sun. 29th April, and from Thurs. 3rd to Sun. 6th May at the Mayfair Theatre. Evening performances are at 7 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Adults: $20, children $10. Group concessions available. Bookings at the Regent Theatre, or via TicketDirect.

Badminton Holiday Programme:
at OBHS gym. Badminton in the morning and swim at Moana Pool in afternoon. 16-19 April 9.30am-2.30pm. Cost $35 per day or $140 for the week. Contact Jim Hoffman 0274113529 or jhoff5@xtra.co.nz

Dunedin Gymnastic Academy Camp: 1
6-19 April for children aged 5-11 years. Cost $15 per session or $30 per day. Contact dga.noncomp@gmail.com

Zumba Fitness Classes:
are on every Monday and Wednesday 6pm at Alhambra Rugby Club rooms 595 Great King street. $6 per person. All welcome. Contact 0276971409.