Newsletter 29 May 2013

29 May 2013           Term 2 Week 4                13/15

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

Threats to Small Schools in New Zealand

In her re-organisation of Christchurch schools, Minister Parata has closed a number of small sized schools and created larger schools. In one case primary and intermediate schools were joined with a secondary school to create a ‘super school’. So it means that 5 year olds attend the same campus as 17 year olds.

70% of NZ schools are small - with less than 150 pupils. Small schools are costlier to run because of the economies of scale. It is logical to consider combining schools to save money, especially in tight fiscal times. Super schools, super cities - it all sounds very sensible.

What of the children though? Barker and Gump in their research “Big School, small school: High school Size and Student Behaviour” summarise the advantages of smallness thus: “Students are the centre of the school. Discipline is usually not a serious problem, thereby resulting in an increase in time spent learning. Teachers still have a sense of control over what and how they teach. A minimum of bureaucracy allows for more flexibility in decision making. Low pupil-teacher ratios allow for more individualised instruction and more attention iven to students. Relationships between students, teachers, administrators and school board members tend to be closer. Parental and community involvement tends to be stronger than in larger schools”.

Barker and Gump proposed the “inside-outside perceptual paradox” which stated that even though larger schools were more impressive on the outside, upon closer scrutiny the small school provided a better quality of education.

They report that small schools encourage inter-action; they serve the community and invite strong support from the home and the community. As a community we must be strong and protect the resources and services we currently enjoy.

I say, beware the super sizing argument!

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 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 school hall this Friday commencing at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R5 with items from R10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Queen’s Birthday Closure

School will be closed next Monday 3 June.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“Early to bed, early to rise makes children alert, willing and wise”.

Sports Results

Netball

Our Y3 and 4 netball team played grading games last Monday and lost both games. This week they lost 0 goals to 1.

The Y5 and 6 team played last Tuesday and had a good win, 8 goals to 4. Their game yesterday was ancelled.

Soccer

Tomorrows game has been cancelled due to weather and field conditions.

School Lunches

Easy Lunches are 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.

Friday PTA Hot Lunches

PTA hot lunch this Friday is pizza bun with cheese, spaghetti and bacon for $2.00 (extra pizza bun is $1) and Milo $0.50c. Orders with name, room number and money need to be into the office by the start of school each Friday. Please bring a cup for Milo.

BOT Elections

Reminder: Voting closes at 12noon tomorrow Thursday 30 May (not November as stated in last weeks newsletter!). Your vote will not be counted unless the voting paper is delivered or posted to the Returning Officer in the addressed envelope which was included with the voting paper.

1. If you post the voting paper your vote will not be counted unless it is posted in the enclosed envelope to: North East Valley Normal School, 248 North Road, Dunedin 9010 and postmarked before noon tomorrow and received by the Returning Officer not later than 5 days after the day of the election.

2. If you deliver the voting paper or have it

delivered your vote will not be counted unless the paper is delivered in the enclosed envelope to: The School Office at North East Valley Normal School, 248 North Road, Dunedin before noon tomorrow.

Sara Lindsay

Returning Officer

Dates to Note

May
30   BOT Election voting closes noon.

June
6    Rainbow Class 1.15pm
10  BOT Meeting 6pm
13  Elgregoe Show 1.40pm
13  PTA Meeting 3.20pm
20  Rainbow Class 1.15pm
24-26 Life Education

July
4    Rainbow Class 1.15pm
8    BOT Meeting 6pm
10  School Photos
12  End of Term 2
29  Start of T3

Snow/Wintry Conditions
On especially wintery mornings please remember to check radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.

If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone. Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426.

Please take a note of these details.

PTA News Anchor Milk Fundraiser at the Gardens New World
Every time you buy Anchor milk at the Gardens New World, you will be given a red token to put into the NEVN School box at the entrance to the shop. After three months the tokens will be counted up and we will receive a proportion of the funds available. THE MORE TOKENS WE GET – THE MORE MONEY WE RAISE!! Please tell your friends about this and let’s raise some serious money for our school!!

Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Thursday 13th June at 3.20pm in the Teaching Room (beside the Library). New comers 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


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.

Hagar Ozri The Organic Cook will teach you how to stir children toward healthy eating: school lunch ideas, dinner, breakfast and some healthy treats. Come to an evening at the Community Rooms next to the school on Monday the 17th June at 6pm - 7pm. kids are welcome. Cost is $20. To register please contact Hagar Ph 472 7014 email: hagar@hagarozri.co.nz mobile (txt is ok) 022-1723620.

Dunedin Derby Drive in Movie: Despicable Me: Family entertainment Saturday 1 June at 7pm at the Victoria Road Car Park next to the ice stadium. Gates open 6pm for door sales. Tickets $20 available from Miss B R8.

Chipmunks Before School Care: open from 7 30am (earlier by demand) and we take you child/ren to school. Chipmunks After school care: We pick up from school, supervise homework, have afternoon tea and fun and games open until 6pm. OSCAR approved for WINZ subsidies. Contact 4776762 or email Dunedin@ chipmunks.co.nz

Midwinter Arts Bazaar: An Arts and Crafts market will be held on Saturday 29th of June, 11am till 4pm at St Martins Hall, Northumberland Street, North East Valley. With locally made arts and crafts, bespoke gifts and everything wonderful the bazaar will reflect the essence of Dunedin’s creativity. Tea, coffee and afternoon treats also available. Bring cash please. No eftpos. If you are interested in having a stall to sell your work, please email northernartery@gmail.com

Dunedin MidWinter Carnival: Saturday 22 June. Join a lantern making workshop and join the carnival parade. Workshops will be held the first 3 weekends of June. To book into a workshop visit www.midwintercarnival.co.nz or email info@midwintercarnival.co.nz

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Newsletter 20 May 2013

20 May 2013             Term 2 Week 3                 13/14

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

The Life Cycle of a School Teacher

When I went to training college, the international hero of good teaching was Jean Piaget. Piaget was a Swiss developmental psychologist and a philosopher. He believed strongly in the power of education. He declared “only education is capable of saving our societies from possible collapse, whether violent or gradual”.

Piaget believed that the way children learn was by “an upward expanding spiral in which children must constantly reconstruct the ideas forming at earlier levels with new, higher order concepts acquired at the next level”.

I have not heard Piaget’s name much in the last three decades. Other names and philosophies have come and gone.

Well, guess what? Just last week I attended a seminar in Gore (of all places!) where the theme was co-constructing the curriculum!

Co-construction in this context refers to the child and the teacher working together to develop the learning pathway. Piaget’s theories are alive well!

Here at NEV Normal teaching is inquiry based. This allows for considerable opportunities for children to be part of the construction of the curriculum. Inquiry is basically finding answers to questions. Lehmann says “Inquiry means living in the soup. Inquiry means living in the uncomfortable space where we don’t know the answer”.

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

John McKenzie

Principal

Welcome

We welcome Jasmine who has started in R11 and Zane who has started in R3. We welcome their family to our school community.

Rainbow Class

Our transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 23 May from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. The class is taken by Mrs Cleland the new entrant teacher. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join in, please contact Mrs Cleland or the office.

Scholastic Book Club

Orders for Issue 3 with money need to be in to the office by this Friday 24 May. If paying by cheque, please make payable to Scholastic NZ.

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 R11 with items from R8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“People learn from their mistakes

and it’s ok to ask for help”.

Making Sense of Maths

WHEN: Monday 27 May 9.30 - 11.30am

WHERE: NEV Community Rooms

ALL WELCOME

So as we can have some catering on hand, please let the school office know by Thursday 23 May if you would like to attend and also if you need transport to/from the venue.

For more information contact: Stephen Alexander, Child & Family Facilitator, Education Council, 0274 700024 or 4738246, email: stephen@nevn.school.nz

Sports Results

Netball

Our netball teams had their first games last week. The initial games were grading games. The junior and senior teams both had the same results: won 1 goal to nil and drew 1 all. What a positive beginning. It must have been all the great coaching!

Soccer

Our school team played Sawyers Bay last Thursday at school and had a good win 2 goals to nil.

School Lunches
Easy Lunches are 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.

Friday PTA Hot Lunches
PTA hot lunch this Friday is 1 sausage in bread with onions for $2.50 (extra sausage is $1) and Milo $0.50c. Orders with name, room number and money need to be into the office by the start of school each Friday. Please bring a cup for Milo.

Dates to Note
May
23   Rainbow Class 1.15pm
27   Maths Workshop 9.30-11.30am
30   BOT Election voting closes noon.

June
6    Rainbow Class 1.15pm
10  BOT Meeting 6pm
13  Elgregoe Show 1.40pm
13  PTA Meeting 3.20pm
20  Rainbow Class 1.15pm
24-26 Life Education
July
4   Rainbow Class 1.15pm
8   BOT Meeting 6pm
10  School Photos
12  End of Term 2
29 Start of T3

BOT Elections

There has been 7 nominations received for the 5 parent representative vacancies on the Board of Trustees.

An election will now be held. Voting papers will be posted tomorrow along with candidate statements. The poll closes at 12noon on Thursday 30 May. The highest polling 5 candidates will be elected to the BOT.

Your vote will not be counted unless this paper is delivered or posted to the Returning Officer in the addressed envelope which will be included with the voting paper.

1. If you post this paper your vote will not be counted unless it is posted in the enclosed envelope to: North East Valley Normal School, 248 North Road, Dunedin 9010 and postmarked before noon on the day of the election and received by the Returning Officer not later than 5 days after the day of the election.

2. If you deliver this paper or have it delivered your vote will not be counted unless the paper is delivered in the enclosed envelope to: The School Office at North East Valley Normal School, 248 North Road, Dunedin before noon on the day of the election.

Sara Lindsay
Returning Officer

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

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.

Hagar Ozri The Organic Cook will teach you how to stir children toward healthy eating: school lunch ideas, dinner, breakfast and some healthy treats. Come to an evening at the Community Rooms next to the school on Monday the 17th June at 6pm - 7pm. kids are welcome. Cost is $20. To register please contact Hagar Ph 472 7014 email:hagar@hagarozri.co.nz mobile (txt is ok) 022-1723620.

Dunedin Ice Stadium Open Day: Have a go at ice skating Sunday 26 May 10am-2pm. Free admission. 101 Victoria Rd, St Kilda. Ph 456 4556.

Evening and/or weekend babysitting work: Contact Anna Dollimore 027 870 6839.

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Newsletter 14 May 2013

14 May 2013              Term 2 Week 2                       13/13

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

Swimming

When I first came to NEV Normal, the teachers took the swimming lessons. This made for stressed out teachers - they had to get the children to the pool, help them get into their togs, take the lesson, help them get dry and clothed and return them to school and carry on with the days programme.

Thanks to the PTA and the school donation we now contract Jill Clarke Swim School to provide swimming tuition. What a change for our staff and what a better service for the children.

We do appreciate the efforts of the PTA and those who support them and those who pay the school activity donation.

Art Installation

One of our parents, Moira Crossman, has been working on a seating space in front of the school hall. Moira works mainly with Oamaru stone and in this instance adds local macrocarpa and clay tiles made by some of our children to create a space for ‘Korero”, where people can sit and talk; a space where groups can be welcomed.

Moira’s work complements the two carved pou which are in that same area. He mihi nui tenei ki a koe Moira mo to mahi ataahua!

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

John McKenzie

Principal

Car Park Closure

The car park adjacent to the community buildings will be out of commission tomorrow, Wednesday 15 May, as new gravel is being laid.

Road Patrol

If you are able to assist supervising the road patrollers on Thursday afternoons please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.

Scholastic Book Club

Orders for Issue 3 with money need to be in to the office by Friday 24 May. 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 school hall this Friday commencing at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R10 with items from R3. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Head Lice

There have been cases of head lice reported in some classes. Please check you child/rens hair tonight and treat if required. Thank you.

Making Sense of Maths

Ever wanted to make sense of school maths? Want to reinforce your child’s learning?

Learn what strategies schools use to teach maths; then enjoy an interactive session showing some fun strategies to use at home and take some ideas away with you.

WHEN: Monday 27 May 9.30 - 11.30am;
WHERE: NEV Community Rooms 248 North Road (Beside NEVN School);

ALL WELCOME; Hosted by: The NEV Education Council (a collaboration of NEVN, DNI, Pine Hill, Opoho and Sacred Heart Schools, Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten, Islington Early Childhood Centre and Montessori at the Gardens).

So as we can have some catering on hand, please let your school or early childhood centre know by Thursday 23 May if you would like to attend and also if you need transport to/from the venue.

For more information you can also contact: Stephen Alexander, Child & Family Facilitator, North East Valley Education Council, 0274 700024 or 4738246, email: stephen@nevn.school.nz.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“Play board games with your children,

it sharpens memory and attention”.

School Lunches
Easy Lunches are 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.

Friday PTA Hot Lunches
PTA hot lunch this Friday is 1 sausage in bread with onions for $2.50 (extra sausage is $1) and Milo $0.50c. Orders with name, room number and money need to be into the office by the start of school each Friday. Please bring a cup for Milo.

Snow/Wintry Conditions
On especially wintery mornings please remember to check radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.

If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone. Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426.

Please take a note of these details.

2013 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 6 May - Friday 12 July
Term 3 Monday 29 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4 Monday 14 October - Thursday 12 December

Statutory Holidays
Queen's Birthday: Monday 3 June
Labour Day: Monday 28 October

Dates to Note
May
16  Swimming Block Ends
16  Nominations for BOT Elections close
16 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
23 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
27 Maths Workshop 9.30-11.30am
30 BOT Election voting closes noon.

June
6    Rainbow Class 1.15pm
10  BOT Meeting 6pm
13  Elgregoe Show 1.40pm
13  PTA Meeting 3.20pm
20  Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21-26 Life Education

July
4   Rainbow Class 1.15pm
8   BOT Meeting 6pm
10 School Photos

BOT Elections

Nominations are invited for the election of 5 parent representatives. To date 4 nominations have been received.

Nomination forms must be posted or hand delivered to the office and received by noon on Thursday 16 May.

If you are interested in standing for the BOT but would like further information please contact the office or a current BOT member.

Sara Lindsay

Returning Officer

PTA News

Anchor Milk Fundraiser at the Gardens New World

NEVN School has been picked as one of the Charities given the opportunity to raise funds through the Anchor Milk fundraising scheme. Starting this week; every time you buy Anchor milk at the Gardens New World, you will be given a red token that you can put into the NEVN School box at the entrance to the shop. After three months the tokens will be counted up and we will receive a proportion of the funds available. THE MORE TOKENS WE GET – THE MORE MONEY WE RAISE!! Please tell your friends about this and let’s raise some serious money for our school!!

Grant for Term 2 swimming lessons

We would like to thank the Bendigo Trust for giving the school a grant of $2,000 to help cover the costs involved in the current swimming block.

Next PTA Meeting

The next PTA meeting will be held on Thursday 16th May at 3.20pm in the Teaching Room (beside the Library). Newcomers 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

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.

Wanted
Opoho School has put out a request for soap powder boxes and scoops - the sort that have a flap as a lid. They are having an 'event' for Matariki and are making puppets that are built from these boxes. Boxes may be left at the NEV Normal office.

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Newsletter 8 May 2013

8 May 2013         Term 2 Week 1                    13/12

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcome to Term 2

The new term is well underway. Swimming lessons have begun and will continue until next Thursday.

The school boiler is cranked up and the classrooms are warm and cosy. We have an abundance of bird life around the school and so enjoy constant bird song. Thanks to Mrs Hesson, R3 are adding to the sweet sounds of nature with their valiant attempts at mastering that melodic instrument, the recorder!

Mrs Will is off on a sabbatical for the term and we welcome back Mrs Robyn Cleland. Mrs Cleland will take the new entrant class for the term and we will operate two new entrant classes when Mrs Will returns.

Mrs Kewene-Edwards had a major operation in the holidays and will return to work next week. Mrs Kieser is teaching in R5 in her absence.

The Board of Trustees have decided to increase all teacher-aide and cleaners’ wages to what has been termed the ‘living wage’. This is $18.40 per hour. The Trustees really value the work that our teacher aides and cleaners do and want to acknowledge this by paying them accordingly. For more information on the living wage idea visit livingwagenz.org.nz

Board elections are nearly upon us. Please consider stepping up to do your bit for the school and the community.

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

John McKenzie

Principal

Welcome

Welcome to Ryan and Kayne who have started in R11 and to Naima who has started in R3. We welcome their families to our school community.

School Swimming T2

Our 8 day school swimming block taught by the JC Swim School began yesterday and will continue until Thursday 16 May. Children need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. Thank you to those parents/caregivers who are assisting with changing the children.

School Activity Donation

Many thanks to those families who have already paid the activity donation. If you are paying termly please ensure your child’s donation is paid as soon as possible as the money is used towards the cost of swimming. If you wish to pay by bank transfer the school bank account number is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Scholastic Book Club

Leaflets for Issue 3 will be sent home this week. Orders with money need to be in to the office by Friday 24 May. If paying by cheque, please make payable to Scholastic NZ.

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 R3 with items from R2. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Bike Safety

Over Week 2 and 3 John Somerfield, our Police Education Officer, will be taking children in the senior school for bike safety. This will cover bike and helmet checks, road safety, theory and practical knowledge.

Child’s Bike

A child’s bike with trainer wheels and a helmet were left in the school grounds over the holidays. Mr Harvey kindly locked them away. If you know the owner please enquire a the office.

SunSmart Schools

Even though the sunny days continue, it’s now the time of year to put the sun hats and sunscreen away. Thanks for being SunSmart last term, it has been a summer to remember!

During Terms 2 and 3 the ultraviolet radiation levels are much lower, reducing the risk of skin or eye damage. In fact it is important to get some winter sun onto your skin. Sunlight on the skin produces vitamin D, which is necessary for strong bones and general good health. So get outside and enjoy the winter sun.

Taking a trip to the snow? At altitude, ultraviolet radiation levels are higher. Remember hats, SPF 30+ sunscreen and sunglasses when on the slopes.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

“Parents read to your children often;

they enjoy stories and so will you.”

Netball

Netball commences this term. Many thanks to Mrs Hesson and Sacha Turnbull for organising and coaching the teams. Please ensure your child’s netball fees are paid as soon as possible.

We seem to be missing some netball skirts. If you have one at home please return to school as soon as possible.

Flippaball Results

Congratulations to the Tuna team who gained 3rd place in their competition at the end of last term.

Mrs Hesson would like to thank the Flippaballers and parents for the generous gift presented to her at assembly. It was very much appreciated. Mrs Hesson would also like to thank parents who assisted with the games and for getting children to practices and to Moana Pool.

School Lunches
Easy Lunches are 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.

Friday PTA Hot Lunches
PTA hot lunch this Friday is 2 cheese rolls for $2.50 and Milo $0.50c. Orders with name, room number and money need to be into the office by the start of school each Friday. Please bring a cup for Milo.

2013 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 6 May - Friday 12 July
Term 3 Monday 29 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4 Monday 14 October - Thursday 12 December

Statutory Holidays
Queen's Birthday: Monday 3 June
Labour Day: Monday 28 October

Dates to Note
May
16  Swimming Block Ends
16  Nominations for BOT Elections close
16  PTA Meeting 3.20pm
23  Rainbow Class 1.15pm
27  Maths Workshop 9.30-11.30am
30  BOT Election voting closes noon.

June
6   Rainbow Class 1.15pm
10  BOT Meeting 6pm
13  Elgregoe Show 1.40pm
13  PTA Meeting 3.20pm
20  Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21-26 Life Education

July
4   Rainbow Class 1.15pm
8   BOT Meeting 6pm
10 School Photos

PTA News
Autumn Raffle
Thank you to everyone who bought and sold tickets. We managed to raise $1,500 – a GREAT effort! Thank you to everyone who helped sell tickets outside the Gardens New World. A special thanks goes to Annashae who sold over 120 tickets by herself (she was presented with an i-tunes card at the last assembly). The winners of prizes were: 1st prize- Lois O’Conner; 2nd prize – M. More; 3rd prize – Norma Pine; 4th prize – Karen Anderson; 5th prize – Maria Carter and the Bonus prize – Marie Bridgman.

PTA AGM
The PTA AGM was held last term. PTA members for 2013 are: President–Abby Crowl; Treasurer–Lynn Bosworth; Secretary–Paula Watts; Committee members–Claire Spittles and Janice Broomhall.

Friday PTA Hot Lunches
Hot lunches will start again this term each Friday. You will need to have your name and classroom number and money into the office at the start of each Friday.

Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Thursday 16th May at 3.20pm in the Teaching Room (beside the Library). Newcomers 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


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.

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