20 November 2012 Term 4 Week 6 12/35
Dear Parents & Caregivers
2012 Term Dates
Kia ora koutou katoa
Welcoming New Families
We have had a number of enrolments lately, mostly for new entrants due to start in the new year but also some older children starting now.
I am reminded how important being welcomed and hospitable is to new families, particularly to those who are new to the Valley or to Dunedin.
I therefore ask parents who have been with us for a while to make a special effort to welcome the new faces in the school. Maybe it is time for a Friday coffee session in the staffroom?
Let’s make our new families welcome to the school and the community.
Dental Service
I am meeting with the head of the new dental service to schools on Thursday. If you have any feedback
regarding this new system let me know so I can address issues with her. Leave a message at the office, or email me on office@nevn.school.nz
Board of Trustees
Next year sees the triennial Board of Trustees elections. The Board are keen to see some ‘new blood’ on the governing group. If you are interested, talk to one of the Board members or to me.
The other Board members are Steve O’Connor, George O’Brien, Jesseme Jones, AJ Woodhouse and Karen Sintmaartensdijk..
Kia kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Several children contracted this disease recently. The Public Health nurse advises that it is a mild viral illness. Children may have a fever and feel unwell for a couple of days with a sore throat and flu like symptoms. Small blisters may be seen in the mouth and on the palms and fingers of hands and soles of feet. It is spread through direct contact with nose and throat secretions and the faeces of an infected person. Coughing may also spread the disease.
Time between exposure and sickness is 3-5 days. The child is infectious while unwell. The virus may be excreted in faeces for weeks after the child has recovered.
Keep children at home while they are unwell, give them plenty to drink and soft food to eat if they have blisters in their mouth. Pamol may be given to reduce fever. Wash hands frequently.
Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 years olds will be held this Thursday from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall on Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R10 with items by R11.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 8 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 28 November. If paying by cheque please make payable to Scholastic NZ.
Wheels Day
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the senior classes to ride bikes, scooters and skateboards.
Flippaball Results
Our flippaball teams played on Sunday. Out teams had a win, a loss and a draw. The Blue team won 9 goals to 2; the Gold team drew 4 all and the Silver team lost 4 goals to 6. Players of the day were Macauley, Charlotte and Molly.
Learning Power Tip of the Week
“A caring environment paves the way for
better learning”
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December
Dates to Note
November
22 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
26 EOTC Week Y6 children
29 R5 Art Gallery Visit 12.15-2.15pm
30 R2 Art Gallery Visit 10am-12pm
30 Assembly 2.20pm led by R8 Items by R3
December
6 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
7 Orange Parade – Road Patrollers
10 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
13 Prizegiving and Leavers Assembly 11am-12.30pm
14 Talent Quest
14 Final day of T4.
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.
Sushi 4 Schools
On Fridays sushi will be available through ‘Sushi 4 Schools’ who make and deliver sushi as a healthy school lunch option. The cost is $3.50 per roll or ball. Rolls are made fresh and transported in cool boxes with freezer pads and delivered in time for lunch. The sushi rolls or rice balls come in the following options:
Teriyaki chicken (free range, corn fed chicken)
Tuna mayonnaise
Fresh salmon
Vegetarian
Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please. Please indicate if the order is for a roll or a ball.
2013 Calendars, Cards and Diaries
If you haven’t received an order form for the Calendars yet, please ask your child’s teacher or collect a spare form from the office. Take the time to go and visit the classrooms to see your child’s artwork (they look GREAT!!). Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than next Monday 26th November (this way the calendars will be back before the end of the school term). Please make cheques payable to: “North East Valley Normal School PTA”.Swimming Grant
We would like to thank the Bendigo Valley Foundation for the $2,500 grant to help cover the costs of the last swimming block.
Donations made to the school
The PTA agreed to purchase: sensitive skin sun block for each classroom; school 2013 fridge magnets; two new digital cameras and help with the purchase of some new junior reading books.
PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 15th November 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 it 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.
Spring into Summer: Family walk and fun day. DNI school grounds to Forrester Park. Saturday 1 December 10.30am-2.30pm. $5 adult children free. Register from 10am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic or buy a sausage from the BBQ at Forrester Park.
Spring into Summer Design a Poster Competition:
Create a poster which tells how children need to be treated and hand it in on December 1st. Paper is available at the office.
Kapa Haka: held in the school hall from 2-4pm each Sunday. All ages all welcome.
Notice from the Dental Therapy Clinic
Dental Therapy Clinic at the School of Dentistry
As we near the end of clinics for 2012 we realise that not all children will receive an examination appointment this year.
This has occurred due to the rearrangement of schools and clinics in the Southern DHB Community Oral Health Service, and the adoption of a new computer system for the Service.
You can be assured that we have not forgotten your children and they will be seen as early as possible next year.
However, if you have any concerns about your children’s oral health please contact Donna as soon as possible on 479 7189 to arrange an appointment.
Novelty Cakes: for all ages and occasions made to order. Call Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.
Spring into Summer: Family walk and fun day. DNI school grounds to Forrester Park. Saturday 1 December 10.30am-2.30pm. $5 adult children free. Register from 10am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic or buy a sausage from the BBQ at Forrester Park.
Spring into Summer Design a Poster Competition:
Create a poster which tells how children need to be treated and hand it in on December 1st. Paper is available at the office.
Kapa Haka: held in the school hall from 2-4pm each Sunday. All ages all welcome.
Notice from the Dental Therapy Clinic
Dental Therapy Clinic at the School of Dentistry
As we near the end of clinics for 2012 we realise that not all children will receive an examination appointment this year.
This has occurred due to the rearrangement of schools and clinics in the Southern DHB Community Oral Health Service, and the adoption of a new computer system for the Service.
You can be assured that we have not forgotten your children and they will be seen as early as possible next year.
However, if you have any concerns about your children’s oral health please contact Donna as soon as possible on 479 7189 to arrange an appointment.
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
