Kia ora koutou katoa
The Great “Get Ready for School” Challenge
At assembly on Friday I asked the children to help parents in their efforts to get them to school on time and ready to learn.
I challenged the children to co-operate with parents, in particular to: -
- go to bed when asked;
- get up when roused;
- get dressed, complete ablutions and be ready for breakfast;
- eat breakfast without complaint and dilly– dallying;
- organise the school bag, coat, lunch and be out the door in good time.
Now readers may think I am in cloud cuckoo land to expect children to complete this list in double quick time while they sing happily! But that doesn’t mean we cannot try!
Principal
Welcome
Welcome to Mihai who has started in R2. We welcome his family 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 R3 with items by R8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
School Photos
Order forms and proofs of school photos were sent home last week. Orders with payment need to be into the office by Friday 23 August.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders with payment for Issue 5 need to be into the office by this Friday 9 August. If paying by cheque, please make payable to Scholastic NZ.
Kahurangi Dance Company
The whole school is attending a show by the Kahurangi Dance Group at DNI next Monday 19 August at 11am. We will be travelling by bus. The cost of the show is $4.60 per child and the cost of the bus is $2.50 per child. If your child’s school activity donation is not up-to-date please pay $7.10 at the office.
Gymnastics Success
The South Island Rhythmic competition was held last weekend with Girls from Gym clubs New Zealand wide competing. Caitlin O'Brien came first overall in the level 3 section.
Dates to Note
August
19 Kahurangi Dance Group - DNI 11am
19 BOT Meeting 6pm
22 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm R11
23 Senior School Disco 6.30pm
28 OMAthalon Maths 1.30pm Edgar Centre
September
3 Stars on Stage Performance - Regent Theatre
5 Museum visit R10 and R13
6 Museum Visit R8 and R11
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 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 & Y6 team lost their game 5 goals to 6 against Carisbrook School last week.
PTA News PTA Book Bags
We received some lovely “thank you” letters from the children in R3, for the money we allocated to the book bags. We would like to share a couple of them with you:
Dear P.T.A members,
Thank you for the $100 for the books, ‘cause reading is one of my favourite subjects and because most of the books are getting boring.
Yours Sincerely, Cameron
Dear P.T.A members,
Thank you for the hundred dollars for the book bags. We really like reading books, it’s like a world of
imagination. Now we will be able to carry six new books.
Yours Sincerely, Nikau
Senior School Disco
A few of the girls from Room 2 are arranging a disco for the children in the senior school. It will be held on Friday 23rd August at 6.30pm in the school hall. Tickets will cost $3 (which pays for a small bottle of fizz and snack bag of chips to be given out on the night). Glow sticks will also be on sale. A consent form will be sent home soon and completed forms with money need to be back into the office by Wednesday 21st August. All money raised from this will go to the PTA.
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 be placed 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 10th September at 3.20pm in the Teaching Room (beside the Library). New comers welcome to attend.
Tasty Treats in Store for Valley Residents
On Saturday August 17th the North East Valley Project will host the third community dinner for 2013. This event to be held at North East Valley Baptist Church will have the theme of International Cuisine: A Winter Warmer.
While the entertainment kicks off at 5pm and eating begins at 6pm, there will be cooking demonstrations from 2pm when a number of guest cooks will demonstrate how they make their favourite dishes. You could learn how to make a tasty nutritious and cheap dal, or a spicy curry. A full list of what dishes are being demonstrated and at what time will be posted at the church and at the community room or available by emailing steven.oconnor@xtra.co.nz
Entry is by gold coin donation (or koha) and guests are asked to bring some food from their own cultural (including kiwi) background to share on the night. Please come early so as not be disappointed as this event promises to be popular. You are bound to meet someone new and interesting and learn a little more about many of the activities that are on offer in the Valley. All residents of NEV Opoho and Pine Hill welcome.
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.
Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten Quiz Night: Thursday 12 September at 7pm at the NEV Bowling Club. Entry $5 per person with a maximum of 6 per team. To register phone 473 9107.
Catholic Social Services Parenting Support: Take a look at some of the options we have available for parents to discover new skills and find support. The Parenting Toolbox. Choose from an early years (0-5), middle years (6-12) or Tweens & Teen years (12+) course and join us for 6 weeks looking at practical things to build your family. Groups run each term. Courses run at nights 7:15-9:15 and we have day groups for early years. Game on. A 6 week group just for dads wanting to make the most out of their life and their relationship with their kids. Seasons for Growth: a grief and loss course for children and adults. Phone us now on 4553838 or email sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz www.cathsocialservices.org.nz
Attention: Parents and friends of NEV Normal School: Hannah and Patricia are two Occupational Therapy students working with the NEV Community Garden and they need your help! They are conducting a survey outside the school on Thursday 29th August to find out what you know about the garden and how you use vegetables in your everyday cooking! Please take a moment to complete this short survey after school. Light snacks will be available.
Parent Information Evening: Cyber Space: Are Your Kids Safe? Tuesday 20 August 7pm at the Otago Boys High School Auditorium. The key note speaker will be Matt Taylor from the electronic crime laboratory who has good practical advice for parents to support cyber safety. Free tickets are available from the office of any Dunedin Secondary School.
Dunedin North Intermediate School Open Night: tomorrow Tuesday 13 August at 6.30pm in the school hall.
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