13 November 2012 Term 4 Week 5 12/34
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Teacher Union Meetings
The primary teachers’ union, the NZEI, is holding meetings across the country to brief teachers about the latest pay round. Some schools have closed for these meetings but we have managed to stay open by spreading out the staff attendance over 2 meetings and with help from part time and management staff.
Thanks to all those who have stepped up to help out - it makes it much less hassle for parents if we can manage it this way.
Friday Book Character Day
The idea for dressing up as a book character is that children and parents create a costume as much as possible from what already exists in the home, so please don’t head off and spend money on this
activity.
Also the character should be from a book not from TV, movie or a game.
Novopay
Parents will have heard about the problems schools have been experiencing with the new school staff payroll system. The stories on the TV and the paper are not exaggerated and our operation has had and continues to have issues with payment of staff. Whilst teething problems are sure to be expected, the new system has been nothing short of a nightmare for our office manager. Let’s hope the Ministry improve things for the new year!
Kia kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
Welcome to Kainamu who has started in R11. We welcome his family to our school community.
School Swimming Block
There were several items of lost property handed into the office after school swimming - vests, undies sox and tights.
Flippaball Results
Our flippaball teams played on Sunday. Mrs Hesson reports that all 3 games were lost but again the
children played very well.
5 Minute Car Parks in Longworth Street
Please respect the 5 minute parks in Longworth Street. We have had reports that some parents are waiting in these parks for some time when picking children up after school.
Wheels Day
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes to ride bikes, scooters and skateboards.
Hospice Mural
Simon Kaan and other artists worked with a group of children on Friday creating a collage which will be used as part of a mural at the hospice. The children created Pacific turtles, Asian dragons and Maori
tuatara.
tuatara.
Hiwi the Kiwi Fishing Show
Children and staff thoroughly enjoyed this show presented by the Minstrel and Mrs Minstrel. Its theme was fishing and being safe around the water & the sustainability of resources from the sea.
2012 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December
Dates to Note
November
13 The Minstrel Show 9.10am - all classes
14 Sport Otago Diabetes Walk 12.45-2.45pm
15 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
16 Book Character Day
16 Assembly 2.20pm Led by R2 Items R5
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
December
6 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
7 Orange Parade – Road Patrollers
10 Helpers Morning Tea 1.30am
13 Prizegiving and Leavers Assembly 11am-12.30pm
14 Talent Quest
14 Final day of T4.
Smart Food School Lunches
Order forms will come home this week for 2013 calendars, cards and diaries made using your child’s artwork (digital photos can also be sent via email). Please take the time to go and visit the class rooms to see your child’s artwork (they do look GREAT!!). If you haven’t received an order form by the end of the week, please ask your child’s teacher or collect a spare form from the office. Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than Monday 26th November (this way the calendars will be back before the end of the school term). Please make any cheques payable to: “North East Valley Normal School PTA”.
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.
Kapa Haka: held in the school hall from 2-4pm each Sunday. All ages all welcome.
Opoho School 75th Jubilee 22 - 24th March 2013: A range of events to enjoy and meet up with former classmates and friends. Register by 30th November to ensure the event proceeds. Contact (03) 4738 019 for a registration form or go online to www.opohoschool@iwarp.com
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.
Learning Power Tip of the Week
“Health body, health mind.”
PTA News
2013 Calendars, Cards and Diaries
2013 Calendars, Cards and Diaries
Order forms will come home this week for 2013 calendars, cards and diaries made using your child’s artwork (digital photos can also be sent via email). Please take the time to go and visit the class rooms to see your child’s artwork (they do look GREAT!!). If you haven’t received an order form by the end of the week, please ask your child’s teacher or collect a spare form from the office. Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than Monday 26th November (this way the calendars will be back before the end of the school term). Please make any cheques payable to: “North East Valley Normal School PTA”.
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.
Kapa Haka: held in the school hall from 2-4pm each Sunday. All ages all welcome.
Opoho School 75th Jubilee 22 - 24th March 2013: A range of events to enjoy and meet up with former classmates and friends. Register by 30th November to ensure the event proceeds. Contact (03) 4738 019 for a registration form or go online to www.opohoschool@iwarp.com
Public Health Nurse Information
Bed Times
Children need a good night’s sleep so that they have enough energy for the next day’s activities. Sleep is not only necessary for bodies it is important for our brains. Children cannot fight colds and viruses when they are tired. Research has shown links between lack of sleep and learning and behaviour problems in school age children.
Rather than appearing tired, children who do not get enough sleep at night may display the opposite signs, bouncing around, being unable to concentrate, losing interest quickly and even becoming uncooperative, irritable and angry.
Children may not be a good judge of how much sleep they need; they may not recognise they are tired. Children of primary school age may require 11 or 12 hour’s sleep. Suggested bedtimes for 5 to 11 year olds are 7pm to 8. 30pm. Generally 12 years old needs only 10 hours. A good bedtime routine will help.
If parents are having difficulty with the children’s bedtime routines they can discuss these with the local public health nurse or GP.
The Public Health Nurse for our school is: Catherine Moir, Phone 4769748.
Bed Times
Children need a good night’s sleep so that they have enough energy for the next day’s activities. Sleep is not only necessary for bodies it is important for our brains. Children cannot fight colds and viruses when they are tired. Research has shown links between lack of sleep and learning and behaviour problems in school age children.
Rather than appearing tired, children who do not get enough sleep at night may display the opposite signs, bouncing around, being unable to concentrate, losing interest quickly and even becoming uncooperative, irritable and angry.
Children may not be a good judge of how much sleep they need; they may not recognise they are tired. Children of primary school age may require 11 or 12 hour’s sleep. Suggested bedtimes for 5 to 11 year olds are 7pm to 8. 30pm. Generally 12 years old needs only 10 hours. A good bedtime routine will help.
If parents are having difficulty with the children’s bedtime routines they can discuss these with the local public health nurse or GP.
The Public Health Nurse for our school is: Catherine Moir, Phone 4769748.
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