24 June 2013 Term 2 Week 8 13/19
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Current School Wide Theme
The other day I went into R3 for some reason and got a real fright. The children were re-arranging the furniture. It appeared chaotic - it was noisy and messy and no-one seemed to be in charge.
To an outsider this would have looked like a shambles! But to a teacher, this would have been exactly what she had planned. Chaos and order = learning!
The children were setting up space-ships for their planned departure to outer space.
The students across the school have been working on a Science theme this term - Planet Earth and Beyond.
I thought of this topic this morning - the moon was a spectacular sight as it hung bright over the city. I thought of this topic also on Saturday when I attended the NEV Matariki celebrations at DNI.
I have attached a sheet explaining where Matariki (or Pleiades) can be spotted. While the nights are long take the children outside on a clear night and see if you can identify them.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Otago Life Education Trust
Harold and his Life Education friend Richard Trow arrived at school over the weekend. During the next 3 days each class will be visiting Harold’s trailer and talking about social relationships.
Extra Spelling Quiz
On Wednesday 2 teams of R5 children will beparticipating in the annual spelling quiz being held at Tahuna Normal Intermediate School. Good luck to all our fantastic spellers.
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.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets will be sent home shortly. Closing date for orders will be next Monday 1 July.
Learning Power Tip of the Week
“Aim high - reach for the stars!”.
Syndicate News
Creative Writing
In My Mother’s Handbag
In my Mother’s handbag there are;
Her trusty pen, though out of ink, she can not bear to throw out.
An old, tattered, almost finished book.
The spare glasses with the broken lense.
And the juicy fruitbursts, waiting to be eaten.
In the secret back pocket of my Mother’s handbag there are;
The stress she brings home from work and stuffs in her socks so it won’t escape.
The twinkle she puts in her eye when she’s happy.
And that little box of secrets I can never get my hands on.
By Jazmin Taylor R5
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 (extra cheese roll is $1) and Milo .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.
Sports Results
Netball
Our Y5 & 6 netball team played last Tuesday and had a big win 16 goals to 0.
Please ensure that the $40 netball fee for your child is paid as soon as possible.
Soccer
Weather permitting our school soccer team will be playing GSNS at the Gardens ground on Thursday.
Dates to Note
June
24-26 Life Education
26 Extra Spelling Quiz
July
2 R10 & R11 trip to Toitu Early Settlers Museum
3 R8 trip to Toitu Early Settlers Museum
4 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
8 BOT Meeting 6pm
9 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
10 School Photos
12 End of Term 2 - no assembly
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 89.4FM or More FM 97.4. The cancellation line number is 474 8426 or 471 7555.
Please take a note of these details.
PTA News
Marlow Pie Fundraiser
Winter is now upon us and Marlow Pies make a great easy lunch or tea option for the cold days that lie ahead. The PTA is using these yummy pies as our Term 2 fundraiser. Spare order forms are available at the
office. All order forms and money need to be into the office by Thursday 27 June. Delivery date is Thursday 11 July – filled orders need to be collected from the office from 3pm.
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!!
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th July 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.
Netball South 3 day Holiday Programme: Monday 15 July - Wednesday 17 July 9am - 1pm. Open to Y4 to Y8 boys and girls (7-12 year olds). $75 per participant. The programmes include fun sessions learning basic netball skills such as footwork, game play, ball skills, defence and shooting. As well as team building activities, games and a tournament to finish! Contact Trish at Netball South for further details 455 1702.
Midwinter Arts Bazaar: Arts and Crafts market this Saturday 29th June, 11am till 4pm at St Martins Hall, Northumberland Street. 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
This term all classes are studying the solar system - Planet Earth and Beyond as part of their school wide assessment in science.
Senior syndicate activities planned for T3 are a sports skills day, ukulele jam for R5 children, and the big events for T3 will be Stars on Stage performance at the Regent Theatre and Polyfest Kapa Haka at the Edgar Centre.
Junior Syndicate classes have a visit planned to Toitu Early Settlers Museum next week to look at toys and games.
R10 Writing About the Planets
Jupiter is cold and rocky no one has been there so they send robots to take pictures of it. I wish I can go to space because I can see all of the different planets. Saturn has rings around it. The moon has craters and it is bumpy. You can not breathe in space. By Chiara.
Stars are fire. Stars are made by the sun because the sparks come out. Some people think the moon is cheese. Some people don’t believe in Pluto. The sun is very hot. Some people go on the moon. By Jackson.
In My Mother’s Handbag
In my Mother’s handbag there are;
Her trusty pen, though out of ink, she can not bear to throw out.
An old, tattered, almost finished book.
The spare glasses with the broken lense.
And the juicy fruitbursts, waiting to be eaten.
In the secret back pocket of my Mother’s handbag there are;
The stress she brings home from work and stuffs in her socks so it won’t escape.
The twinkle she puts in her eye when she’s happy.
And that little box of secrets I can never get my hands on.
By Jazmin Taylor R5
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 (extra cheese roll is $1) and Milo .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.
Sports Results
Netball
Our Y5 & 6 netball team played last Tuesday and had a big win 16 goals to 0.
Please ensure that the $40 netball fee for your child is paid as soon as possible.
Soccer
Weather permitting our school soccer team will be playing GSNS at the Gardens ground on Thursday.
Dates to Note
June
24-26 Life Education
26 Extra Spelling Quiz
July
2 R10 & R11 trip to Toitu Early Settlers Museum
3 R8 trip to Toitu Early Settlers Museum
4 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
8 BOT Meeting 6pm
9 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
10 School Photos
12 End of Term 2 - no assembly
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 89.4FM or More FM 97.4. The cancellation line number is 474 8426 or 471 7555.
Please take a note of these details.
PTA News
Marlow Pie Fundraiser
Winter is now upon us and Marlow Pies make a great easy lunch or tea option for the cold days that lie ahead. The PTA is using these yummy pies as our Term 2 fundraiser. Spare order forms are available at the
office. All order forms and money need to be into the office by Thursday 27 June. Delivery date is Thursday 11 July – filled orders need to be collected from the office from 3pm.
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!!
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th July 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.
Netball South 3 day Holiday Programme: Monday 15 July - Wednesday 17 July 9am - 1pm. Open to Y4 to Y8 boys and girls (7-12 year olds). $75 per participant. The programmes include fun sessions learning basic netball skills such as footwork, game play, ball skills, defence and shooting. As well as team building activities, games and a tournament to finish! Contact Trish at Netball South for further details 455 1702.
Midwinter Arts Bazaar: Arts and Crafts market this Saturday 29th June, 11am till 4pm at St Martins Hall, Northumberland Street. 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
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