Newsletter 27 February 2013

28 February 2013 Term 1 Week 5 13/5

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

After School Behaviour

The teachers have asked me to write to parents about after school behaviours - they are concerned that the children are getting mixed messages about what behaviour is acceptable at school when teachers are not around.

Firstly, when school finishes at 3pm, the children are ‘handed over’ to the parent or caregiver. Teachers are not then responsible for children who mayremain at school to play - they become the responsibility of the parent or caregiver.

The problem teachers face is if they see children misbehaving in the school property while in their parents care they ask do they intervene or turn a blind eye?

Hence this comment! Please, when you are supervising your child after school, reinforce the school expectations: respect, responsibility and safety. Please keep children from being too rough, even if a game is good natured and fun; accompany children to the community garden; insist on helmets if your child wishes to skate, scooter or bike down the drive from the top of heart attack hill.

Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.

John McKenzie

Principal

Welcome

Welcome to Sam and Tim who have come from America to join R2. We welcome their parents to our school community.

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 school hall this Friday commencing at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R8 with items from R11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

School Lunches

Thanks to the PTA who have organised a Friday sausage sizzle this term. Details are in the PTA News section.

A new group called Easy Lunch is taking over from Smart Food. Lunches will be available on Mondays & Thursdays. The lunches consist of sandwich or pizza bun, fruit, a muffin, popcorn, and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch. Orders with money need to be into the office by 9am.

Road Patrol

Help! We still have vacancies on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. It would be great if parents or caregivers could volunteer at any of these times as teachers are busy welcoming children into the class. If you can help at any of these times please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.

 

Flippaball Results

Flippaball has started again on Sundays at Moana Pool. We thank Mrs Hesson who organises and coaches the teams.

Results: Last week the Stingrays lost 0 goals to 8, the Tunas won 20 goals to 0 and 18 to 0 and the Dolphins won 11 goals to 1.

This week the Stingrays lost 1 goal to 6; the Tunas lost 3 goals to 3 (Amelia played for the other team and scored 3 of their goals!) and the Dolphins lost 1 goal to 5.

Walk n Wheel to School Week

Monday 4 March to Friday 8 March

Walk n Wheel Week is a Sport Otago and DCC initiative
designed to promote and encourage active transport to school.

Children are encouraged to cycle, skate or scooter to school.

A Walk n Wheel Day will be held on Wednesday 6 March.

Please help and encourage you child/ren to walk/bike/scooter to school.

Children who walk or wheel everyday can enter in the draw to win a Stirling Sports voucher.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“Be on Time for School”

Children have time to organise themselves
and socialize with their friends
and are ready to learn when the bell rings!

Dates to Note

February
28  Vision and Hearing Testing 9.15am-12.30pm

March
1   Assembly 2.20pm
4   Walk n Wheel Week
4   BOT Meeting 6pm
6   Walk and Wheel Day
7   Rainbow class 1.15-2.45pm
8   Assembly 2.20pm
12 Aquarium Trip - Junior School
14 PTA meeting 3.20pm
15  Assembly 2.20pm
21  Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
22  Assembly 2.20pm
25  Otago Anniversary Day – School Closed
29  Good Friday - School Closed

April
2   Easter Tuesday - school closed
4   Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
5   School Cross Country
5   Assembly 2.20pm
9   Art Gallery Trips R2 and R3
12   Art Gallery Trip R5
19 Last day of Term 1

PTA News
Friday PTA Sausage Sizzles

The PTA has decided to start a lunch sausage sizzle each Friday. Orders with name, room number, number of sausages required and money needs to be into the office by the start of school each Friday. The cost will be $2 per sausage.

New Sports Tops and ShortsThe PTA are applying for a grant to help cover the costs involved in the purchase of new school sports tops and shorts; which the senior school can wear to events outside the class.

Mum’s Movie Club
Thanks to all those that have put their names forward for the Movie Club. We look forward to our first movie soon.

Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Thursday 14th March at 3.20pm in the Teaching Room (beside the
Library). Anyone is welcome to attend.

Community News
HAN MA UM DUNEDIN OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO: A fun way for the whole family to make new friends, get fit and learn new skills in a safe and friendly environment. Experienced instructors. Classes are held in the North East Valley Normal School hall from 6-8pm. Ph: 0274125770 or Email: dunedinolympictkd@hotmail.co.nz

"Stuff Everyone Should Know About ASD": Autism Spectrum Disorder Seminar. Pediatrician Dr Paul Taylor who specialises in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) will be coming to speak at our school on Wednesday 27th February 3-4.30pm. His PowerPoint presentation is aimed at parents, teachers and anyone who is interested in learning more about ASD. We are lucky to have him come in his last few weeks in Dunedin before he returns to Nelson. He will have copies of his book available for purchase.

Netball: starts in Term 2 for Year 3 – 6. Sacha will be running some skill sessions every Wednesdays at lunchtime, to give children a taste before games start. Please bring appropriate footwear.

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

Catering for all occasions: contact Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.

Learn to Programme Courses: The Computer Science Department, University of Otago, is offering Learn to Programme courses for senior primary and junior high school students. These use NXT Lego robots, are non-competitive and fun. Students will be well supported by enthusiastic tutors. For further information, or to sign up, visit the web page at http://www.cs.otago.ac.nz/student/robots.php

The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra: performs with James Hill, ukulele soloist, Saturday 9 March at the Regent Theatre. Tickets www.ukulele.co.nz

Northern Football (soccer): Registration day is at Chingford Park on Saturday 9th March, between 11 and 1pm, or register online http://www.footballsouth.co.nz/ and look for Northern Juniors under club directory. Club fun day will be on Sunday 17th March from 1pm, where there will be games and activities plus food and drink for sale. Talk to Sacha if you have any queries.

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