Dear Parents and Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Congratulations
The children, teachers and teacher aides all deserve a great big congratulations for their efforts last week in the junior performance and at the Polyfest. What great spectacles of our children in dance and drama and music. Fantastic. And made even better given everyone is involved.
Next Term
The term ends on Friday. Next term starts on Monday 14 October and then the term will fly by and before we know it, it will be Christmas. The last term this year is only 9 weeks long so it will be busy as we squeeze in all the end of year events and commitments.
Please remember the ‘no hat-no play rule’ which applies to the first and fourth terms. The school sells branded hats at $13.00. Otherwise a broad brimmed hat or legionnaire style hat must be worn during outside time.
A parent has asked me to ask whether anyone is able and keen to coach a t-ball team over the next term. If so, please see me or Sara.
Best wishes to school families for a restful and safe holiday period.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Career Day this Friday 27 September
- Children come dressed as “what I want to be when I grow up”
- Family and Whānau most welcome.
- Come and share in the free sausage sizzle
- Meet Otago Polytechnic staff
- Book an appointment for career guidance with a Career Guide
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. Bike man Peter McDonald will be at school during this time and is happy to help with any bike repairs.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the school hall this Friday commencing at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R2 with items by R11.
Security Over the Holidays
Please contact First Security 0800 347787 if there is a security issue at school over the holidays. Save this number on your mobile phone. The number is also on the 2013 fridge magnet.
School Activity Donation
As we are approaching the end of T3, please ensure that your child’s activity donation is paid either in full or up to the end of T3.
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 Hot Lunches
The Otago Polytech is holding a free sausage sizzle lunch this Friday as part of Careers Day.
2013 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 29 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4 Monday 14 October - Thursday 12 December
Statutory Holidays
Labour Day: Monday 28 October
Dates to Note
September
23 BOT Meeting 6pm
24 Vision and Hearing Testing 9.30-12.30
27 Career Day
27 End of T3
October
14 Start of T4
14 Y4 Cricket Coaching 11am
15 Start of Swimming Block
15 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
24 End of Swimming Block
31 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
Community News
Bread ‘N’ Butter Holiday Hoopla!: Join Kaitrin McMullan and Danny Still for a three part family show at the NEV Normal School Hall Sunday 29 September at 11am or 1pm. Cost $5 or $15 for the whole family.
Catering for all occasions: contact Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.
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.
JC Swim School: School: Holiday Intensive Swimming Block Sept 30–Oct 3, October 7-11, DNI Pool. To enrol see jcswimschool.co.nz and click join us.
Junior FUTSAL: If your child would like to join a junior FUTSAL team (year3/4) for the last term of this year please contact Dean, thesnowlion@hotmail.com.
Port Chalmers Golf Club: Junior Golf Coaching Session, Friday 4th October 5.00pm at Port Chalmers Golf Club, Reservoir Rd, Sawyers Bay. No equipment needed. No cost. Inquiries to Fiona Matapo 4727611 or fionamck@xtra.co.nz
Spring Gym Camp: Dunedin Gymnastic Academy invites you to attend our school holiday programme Spring Gym Camp! Date: Monday 30th Sept – Friday 4th October. Age: 5-11yrs (Beginners are welcome to attend). Session 1: 9-11:30am – Gymnastics. Session 2: 12:30-3pm – Trampoline. Full Day: 9am-3pm. To book or for more information please visit www.dunedingymnastics.co.nz or call 0221947960.
NumberWorks’nWords Holiday Programme: Learning doesn’t have to stop over the holidays. You could give your maths or English a boost before term 4 starts with 10 hours of tuition. 7th to 11th October, 3.30 to 5.30 daily. Contact us to find out more. Phone 474 1104, visit our website www.numberworks.com or email us at dunedin@numberworks.com
Catholic Social Services: The Parenting Place Toolbox Parenting Courses. Day & Evening courses. Game On-dads / Seasons for Growth.Register now. 0-6 years, 6-12 years, Tweens & Teens(12+).6 sessions; cost negotiable. Ph 4553838 txt0276670890, sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz www.cathsocialservices.org.nz
BASKETBALL OTAGO – Diggers Development Programme Term 4: Day: Tuesday’s. Dates: 22nd October – 17th December (excl 25th November). Under 8’s: 3.30pm-4.30pm. Under 11’s: 3.45pm-4.45pm. Under 13’s: 4.00pm-5.00pm. Cost: $69.00pp. Contact Basketball Otago 03 456 4063, email admin@basketballotago.co.nz or download a Diggers Flyer Term 4 on our website www.basketballotago.co.nz
Free Cycle Skills Training: for children aged 8-12 years at the Edgar Centre. Learn skills to demonstrate full bicycle control and skills to ride in traffic situations. Grade One: Monday 30 Sept 10am-1pm. Grade Two: Tuesday-Friday 1-4 Oct 10am-12pm. To book ph DCC on 4774000 or email info@dcc.govt.nz
Otago Children’s Athletics Open Day: Saturday 12 October 9am-12pm at the Caledonian Ground. For club contacts go to www.sportotago.co.nz or www.athletics.org.nz/OTAGO or contact Annelies 474 6418 email athletics@sportotago.co.nz
NEV Normal School Banking
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Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday
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