Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Latest Announcement from the Minister
The Minister of Education has released a schedule of changes to the way schools report achievement of students.
The Government is going to publish schools’ achievement data for all to see. There has been no indication when this will happen. I am publishing our 2011 National Standards data so you see it first!
I am not a fan of this type of data reporting as it does not show how far children have moved; it also does not point out that data for a “well below” child is often a reference to a child with special learning needs.
I hope that parents look at their child’s achievement in the context of all his or her uniqueness, considering the obstacles and advantages he or she has. You, as parents, know your child best.
I also hope that the communication you have with your child’s classroom teacher is rich enough and regular enough to make you feel you are always up with the play about his or her achievement.
Anyway, and for what it is worth, the National Standards data does look pretty good for our school. As the reviewers from the Education Review Office said to us during their last visit, the children at NEV Normal get a really good deal.
School Links
Included with this newsletter are your contact details to be updated. We plan to use the School Links system to send out text and email messages. This system was developed after the Christchurch earthquakes which emphasised the need for immediate communication between home and school. Please check your details and return the form to school by this Friday.
Parent/Teacher/Child Goal Setting
Thank you to all the parents/caregivers who attended the 3 way teacher/child/parent conferences last week. If you missed your meeting please contact your child’s class teacher to make an alternate time and date.
Kia kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
Welcome to Jade (R5), Grace (R2) and Trent (R10)who started at NEV Normal today.
Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 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.
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 R13 with items by Rooms 3 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Learning Power Tip of the Week
“Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions”
Dates to Note
August
16 Rainbow Class 1.15pm R11
21 North Zone X Country Y5 & 6
22 O’Mathalon 1.30-2.30pm Edgar Centre
23 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
23 Life Education Visit
24 Life Education Visit
24 Life Education Visit
30 Polyfest Edgar Centre
30 Rainbow Class 1.15pm R11
September
3 BOT Meeting 6pm
5 Extra Current Affairs Quiz 3.30pm
7 PTA Maths-a-thon Basic Facts Test
13 Rainbow Class 1.15pm R11
14 Otago X country Championship 11-12
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 1 sausage roll and a slice of pizza for $2.00 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.
Sports Results
Netball
Both senior teams lost last week.
The junior Silver team played last Monday and won 3 goals to 0 against Brockville, and played George Street yesterday and lost 3 goals to 15.
PTA News
Focus Groups
Thank you very much to all of those lovely mums who gave their time to come along to the recent university focus groups. I think we all found these groups interesting and had a good time. Along with raising $480 for the PTA we each received a jar of honey. Yum!
Maths-a-thon
This term the PTA will be using the upcoming Maths-a-thon as one of our fundraisers. Maths-a-thon information and Sponsor cards will be coming home on Wednesday – so keep an eye out.
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 23 August at 3.20pm in the teaching room (in the College Block). 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
Our People, Our Health, Our Community: Café Hauora Free Public Seminar: “Why the Early Years Matter So Much for How Life Turns Out”: findings from the Dunedin Longitudinal Study presented by Professor Ritchie Poulton to be held at DNI on Wednesday 29 August at 7pm.
Home Energy Advise Trial
The Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust & Otago University’s Energy Cultures have teamed up to deliver and study how households respond to receiving expert, independent energy advice about how energy is used in their home.
The objective of the trial is to find effective ways to deliver expert advice about how energy can be used more efficiently in people’s homes.
Three Dunedin suburbs will be participating in the trial: Blueskin Bay, North East Valley, and Brockville. The Energy Cultures team has already collected baseline information about the energy cultural norms in these areas.
The Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust will trial several different approaches, in these different communities including: home audits, information evenings and telephone help lines.
The objective of the Energy Cultures research, which will wrap around the trial program is to assess the effectiveness of the different approaches. The comparison will look at the differences in energy related changes, energy literacy, and energy networking.
If you wish to know more about the trail and to register your interest visit us at: www.blueskinpower.co.nz
August
16 Rainbow Class 1.15pm R11
21 North Zone X Country Y5 & 6
22 O’Mathalon 1.30-2.30pm Edgar Centre
23 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
23 Life Education Visit
24 Life Education Visit
24 Life Education Visit
30 Polyfest Edgar Centre
30 Rainbow Class 1.15pm R11
September
3 BOT Meeting 6pm
5 Extra Current Affairs Quiz 3.30pm
7 PTA Maths-a-thon Basic Facts Test
13 Rainbow Class 1.15pm R11
14 Otago X country Championship 11-12
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 1 sausage roll and a slice of pizza for $2.00 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.
Sports Results
Netball
Both senior teams lost last week.
The junior Silver team played last Monday and won 3 goals to 0 against Brockville, and played George Street yesterday and lost 3 goals to 15.
PTA News
Focus Groups
Thank you very much to all of those lovely mums who gave their time to come along to the recent university focus groups. I think we all found these groups interesting and had a good time. Along with raising $480 for the PTA we each received a jar of honey. Yum!
Maths-a-thon
This term the PTA will be using the upcoming Maths-a-thon as one of our fundraisers. Maths-a-thon information and Sponsor cards will be coming home on Wednesday – so keep an eye out.
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 23 August at 3.20pm in the teaching room (in the College Block). 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
Our People, Our Health, Our Community: Café Hauora Free Public Seminar: “Why the Early Years Matter So Much for How Life Turns Out”: findings from the Dunedin Longitudinal Study presented by Professor Ritchie Poulton to be held at DNI on Wednesday 29 August at 7pm.
Home Energy Advise Trial
The Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust & Otago University’s Energy Cultures have teamed up to deliver and study how households respond to receiving expert, independent energy advice about how energy is used in their home.
The objective of the trial is to find effective ways to deliver expert advice about how energy can be used more efficiently in people’s homes.
Three Dunedin suburbs will be participating in the trial: Blueskin Bay, North East Valley, and Brockville. The Energy Cultures team has already collected baseline information about the energy cultural norms in these areas.
The Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust will trial several different approaches, in these different communities including: home audits, information evenings and telephone help lines.
The objective of the Energy Cultures research, which will wrap around the trial program is to assess the effectiveness of the different approaches. The comparison will look at the differences in energy related changes, energy literacy, and energy networking.
If you wish to know more about the trail and to register your interest visit us at: www.blueskinpower.co.nz
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