Newsletter 11 September 2013

11 September 2013 Term 3 Week 7 13/28


Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Upcoming Events
Yesterday afternoon my daughter who is in Room 3 brought home what seemed like a pile of notices from school: Polyfest; Flippaball; Scholastic Books to name a few! As a parent I find that sometimes there is so much going on I just cannot take it all in let alone keep up with it!

Nevertheless and on the positive side it is great that there are so many opportunities available to our children - today I see out of my office window the Y6 children scooting about on the weird and wacky bikes made by a couple of retired Southland farmers who now live in Arrowtown. And in the hall Mrs Hesson’s class are getting cricket coaching from an Otago cricket rep.

So, let’s celebrate all the activities and experiences our children receive. And there is more to come! Next week is Polyfest for those in the senior block (and the bi-lingual class children), Thursday at 1.00ish at the Edgar Centre.

The junior performances are next week. This show is held in the school hall and to ensure all parents can attend there are two shows for families - on Wednesday 18 September at 2pm and 6.30pm.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Nout and Azaleah who have started in R11 this week.

Stars on Stage DVD Orders
Orders are being taken at the office for the DVD of the Stars on Stage performances. The cost is $20. Orders close Monday 23 September.

Notice of Road Works on North Road
We have been advised that there is to be kerb and channel replacement, drainage and footpath work outside school from Monday 16 September until Monday 7 October. This may affect parking in front of the school and also use of the footpath.

Otago Primary Cross Country
Congratulations to Shay Crombie who was placed 30th out of 62 in his age group at the Otago Primary Cross Country championships last Friday.

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 by R13. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders and money for Issue 6 need to be in to the office by Friday 20 September.

Stars on Stage
Congratulations to all our stars who performed at the Regent Theatre last Tuesday. The performance was wonderful and the costumes looked fantastic.

Dates to Note
September
12   PTA Meeting 3.20pm
18   Junior School Performance
19   Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm R11
19   Polyfest Edgar Centre 1pm
23   BOT Meeting 6pm
27   End of T3
October
14   Start of T4
15   Start of Swimming Block
24    End of Swimming Block

PTA News Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Thursday 12 September at 3.20pm in the Teaching Room (beside the Library). New comers welcome to attend.

BOT News BOT Membership Correction
Apologies to Sue Harvey whose name was missed off the recently published list of BOT members. The correct list is: AJ Woodhouse (chair), Jesseme Johnston-Jones, Lynn Bosworth, Sue Harvey, Trevor Schaffer and Matt Thompson, parent representatives; Karen Sintmaartensdijk, teacher representative and John McKenzie, principal.

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 pizza bun with spaghetti, cheese and bacon 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.

Learning Power Tip of the Week
“Early to bed, early to rise makes our NEV Normal children healthy and wise!”.

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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.

Dog Rescue Dunedin Charitable Trust: is holding a movie premiere fundraiser at Rialto on Sunday September 15th 9:30 am. It is a 3D animated movie about a snail called Turbo. Watch the trailer on www.turbomovie.com Spot prizes, goody bags, some of our dogs attending. All proceeds from this movie will go directly to Dog Rescue Dunedin and will be used to fund our operation which rescues, desexes and rehomes condemned DCC pound dogs (164 so far). Cost $20 adults and $13.50 child (U13) includes a goody bag. Family of 4 $50. 3D glasses $1 at Box Office. Book at www.dogrescuedunedin.co.nz or ring 4862311.

Hill City Athletic Club: Junior club (age 5-14) registration Tuesday 24 September 5.30-7pm and Saturday 28 September 10-midday. Club nights start Tuesday 1 October 6-7.15pm, if enough interest. Otago Children’s Athletics Have-A-Go Day at the Caledonian Saturday 12 October 9-midday. New and returning athletes welcome. Coaching for all abilities.

NEV Junior Cricket Club Cricket: for children aged 5 to 12. Registration Saturday 14 September 10am-12pm, Wednesday 18 September 5.45pm-7pm at the Gardens Cricket Ground, Bank Street. http://juniorcricket.wix.com/nev-jcc

The Frogs Who Wanted A King: and other songs from La Fontaine is being performed on Thursday 19 September at 7pm and Saturday 21 September at 2pm in the St Martins Anglican Church, 194 North Road. Adults $5, children accompanied free.

The Dunedin Chinese Garden: is holding its 5th birthday celebrations during the Moon Festival on 14 and 15 September. Free entry to the Garden on 14 September for the birthday festivities which include tours, balloons, lanterns, games, puzzles, games and craft activities. Moon Festival celebrations will be held on Sunday 15 September. Demonstrations, tours, talks, and traditional moon cakes make this a cultural event not to be missed. Usual entry fee applies on Sunday with children under 13 free. For more information see www.dunedinchinesegarden.com

Fish & Game Otago Council is running two free fishing days at the Southern Reservoir (located off Reservoir Road) on the 22nd and 29th September. Both start at 10am and finish at 12 noon. Registrations for the event are essential. To register just go online to the Fish & Game web site www.fishandgame.org.nz click on the Otago Region look for kids fishing events and follow the instructions or come into the Fish & Game office on the corner of Hanover & Harrow St. Registrations are limited to 200 kids on each day so be in quick. Spare fishing rods will be available along with experts to help kids get started. Parents or care givers must be present to supervise children. Fish & Game will issue a blanket licence to cover all participants and the day is totally free of charge.