29 May 2013 Term 2 Week 4 13/15
Dear Parents and Caregivers
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.
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
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
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
May30 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
NEV Normal School Banking
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NZCU SOUTH
26 Filleul Street
Dunedin 9059
Ph 03 4771473
www.nzcusouth.co.nz
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Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday
Application forms are available at the school office
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