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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