NEV Normal School News

Newsletter 20 March 2012

2012-03-19T18:45:00.002-07:00

20 March 2012 Term 1 Week 8 12/7

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcome
Welcome to Brent who has started at our school in R3. We also welcome his family to our school community.

Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 year olds which is taken by our new entrant teacher, Mrs Will, is being held this Thursday from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Wheels Days
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes to ride their bikes,
scooters, skateboards etc. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a
helmet. A helmet is optional for scooters or skateboards.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R3 with items by Rooms 2 and 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Anniversary Day
School will be closed on Monday 26 March to observe Otago Anniversary Day.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 2 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be in by next Wednesday 28 March. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $3.50or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Road Patrol
The road patrollers need supervision on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. If you are able to help between 3-3.15pm please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.

Flippaball Results
On Sunday, competing in the semi finals, the senior Gold team won 8 goals to 0. The junior Silver team won 9 goals to 2. Mrs Hesson reports that both teams played really well! Well done to the Silver team has qualified for the final to be held in a fortnight. There is no flippaball this weekend.

Coffee and Catch Up
All parents/caregivers are invited to get together for a coffee and catch up before assembly this Friday 23 March at 1.30pm in the staffroom. Come along and get to know more of the NEV Normal community!

PTA News
Easter Raffle
Thank you to everyone who has donated items that can be used as prizes in the raffle; it is with your help that this raffle becomes a great fundraiser. We would also like to thank the major sponsors of prizes – Kathy Clark (Yard Art Otago Ltd), Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Filadelfio’s Restaurant and Moana Pool. Families should have received their raffle cards by now – if not or if you want another card – there are spare raffle cards in the office. Raffle cards and money need to be into the office by Wednesday 28th March. Winners will be drawn on Monday 2nd April.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held this Thursday 22nd March, at 3.20pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community News

Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put 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

Alhambra Rugby Union Junior Pre-season Training. Opoho grounds @ 4pm this Wednesday 21st March. For those who have already registered and for those who would like to register or even for those that are thinking about it. Come and meet the coaches and have a run around. See you there. Contact Claire @ 473-1548 or Jenenne @ 473-8986.

leslierugby junior coaching clinic: Forsyth Barr Stadium, 16th of April, 8.30am-3.00pm. Join ex All Black and Highlanders record point scorer Tony Brown, ex Highlanders captain John Leslie and our team of qualified coaches for a full day of challenging rugby skills and drills under the roof and on the Forsyth Barr Stadium pitch. Go to leslierugby.co.nz and click on coaching clinics to register.

Netball Otago Holiday Programme: At the Edgar Centre 10-12 April 9am to 1pm for Y4-8 boys and girls. Cost $75. Contact Trish on 4551702.
Nuggets/Gold Rush Youth Camp: For 8-13 year olds 10-13 April 9am-3pm at the Edgar Centre. Cost $150. Contact 456 4063.

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2012 Term Dates
Term 1 Monday 30 January - Thursday 5 April
Term 2 Monday 23 April - Friday 29 June
Term 3 Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Statutory Holidays During Term Time
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 26 March
Anzac Day Wednesday 25 April
Queen's Birthday Monday 4 June
Labour Day Monday 22 October

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Good Friday Friday 6 April
Easter Monday Monday 9 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 10 April

Newsletter 28 February 2012

2012-03-05T17:07:00.002-08:00

28 February 2012 Term 1 Week 5 12/4

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

I am a member of the NZEI Principals’ Council - I represent the NZ Normal Schools Association.

The Council meets 4 times a year in Wellington and I have just attended the first meeting of 2012. Much of what was discussed worried me so I thought I’d relay some of the important issues to you.

The biggest concern I have is the possibility that the Government will take the role of employing the local principal away from the Board of Trustees and put it in the hands of the local Ministry of Education staff or the State Services Commission.

Board of Trustees have been in existence since 1989. They were designed by David Lange who was both PM and Minister of Education to give local communities influence over how their local school was operated.

Trustees see the appointment and oversight of their principal as one of their most important jobs. If this was taken off them they would become merely school committees with very little influence.

I see this as a regressive step for our communities. I suspect the Government do not like that principals are not covered by the State Services gagging condition - we are allowed to speak our minds and on occasion do so!

But that in itself is not a good reason to undo the current system of self governing schools. There must be more to it.

I fear that big business is working for a way to muscle in on the state education sector - we see this in the trial of so called Charter Schools, another recent government initiative. But do we want schools to operate in the marketplace? Surely our children are not to be considered economic units?!

Anyway, New Zealand education scored in the top 4 in a recent OECD report so playing around with a successful model seems foolish to me.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Haylee who has started in Room 8 and Thomas who has started in Room 11. We also welcome our new group of College of Education students who will be in the senior classes and R8 on Mondays and Tuesdays for the rest of this term.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R8 with items by Rooms 3 and 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Parent/Teacher/Child Goal Setting
Appointment times for the 3 way teacher/child/parent conferences being held on Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th March have been sent home today.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra
sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Road Patrol and Road Safety
Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to help with road patrol. If you are able to assist we still have 2 vacancies in the afternoon. Parents supervising the road patrollers have asked that parents/caregivers cross at the crossing on North Road and not do U turns in front of the school.

Update Contact Details
Many thanks to those families who have updated their contact details. Please send any outstanding forms to the office if your details have changed.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 1 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by next Wednesday 7 March. If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to Scholastic NZ.

Wheels Days
The last 2 wheels days on Friday lunchtimes have been very successful so it has been decided to continue with the senior and junior classes having alternate Fridays. This Friday is the turn of the senior classes. If anyone has a bike or scooter in good working order that could be kept at school for children to use please let the office know. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. A helmet is optional for scooters or skateboards.

Flippaball Results
On Sunday the senior Gold team lost 0 goals to 4. The junior Silver team played two games and won 4 goals to 0 and then 10 games to 0. Mrs Hesson reports that Hamish Watts played very well for the Silver team. Well done Hamish!

BOT News
The Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting last night. Board members are Steve O’Connor (Chairperson and Parent Representative), John McKenzie (Principal), Karen Sintmaartensdijk (Teacher Representative), Jesseme Jones and George O’Brien (Parent
Representatives). The board is hoping to fill another parent representative position.

At the meeting it was decided to hold a social fish and chip evening next Friday 9 March at 5pm. It will be an opportunity to meet Board members and other school families in an informal setting. Anyone interested in the work of the Board might like to discuss the role with a Board member at this occasion.

The Board were pleased to welcome Claire Spittles, Paula Watts and Janice McFarlane, 3 members from the PTA, at the start of the meeting. Steve acknowledged the valuable work of the PTA in both fundraising and in supporting the school. Both groups discussed further projects and agreed to focus on upgrading outdoor equipment, with a view to painting the playground equipment (watch this space for details of a working bee!) and to investigate new fitness or exercise equipment.

PTA News
Donation
The PTA have agreed to donate $300 to be used by Mrs Will to purchase new books and activities for visiting kindy and preschool children

Easter Raffle
Yes – we are already thinking about the Easter Raffle! It would be greatly appreciated if we could get donations to be used for the prizes again this year (non-perishable items, books, drink, etc). We will also be asking businesses to help contribute. There will be a box in the office until Tuesday 13th March for donation collection. Thank you so much for taking the time to help with this.

EZ covers
These are a selection of New Zealand designed and made re-usable book covers for school exercise books. Each cover costs $1.30 and comes in sizes to fit all NZ exercise books. You place orders online at www.ezcover.co.nz and for each cover you buy the PTA will receive 5c. If you enter our special code (XFC186) when ordering, our donation will be doubled to 10c per cover. Every order also receives 12 stick on book labels. Covers are selling fast – so be in quick!

School Banking
Banking day is each Wednesday. At the end of each term all children with active (minimum of 6 deposits per term) accounts will be mailed a Hoyts movie voucher. Banking is fun and teaches your child the merits of putting some money in the bank regularly and watching the total grow!

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 22nd March, at 3.15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

North Junior Football: 2012 Registration Day Saturday 3 March at Chingford Park 11am-1pm. Contact Donald Liddell 473 7226, or www.footballsouth.co.nz and look for Northern Juniors.

Rabbit Show Pet Corner: Otago Rabbit Breeders Society Autumn Rabbit Show. When: Sunday March 11th.Where: Kaikorai Valley College at 10.00am. Cost: 50 cent entry per pet rabbit. All rabbits must be kept in a sturdy cage (a cat carrier will do) on an old towel or cloth, have a water bottle and pellets. Rabbits will be inspected for good health prior to entry to the show with the entry fee paid after inspection. Prizes for longest ears, biggest feet, largest rabbit, smallest rabbit, fluffiest rabbit, and more! For more information please ring Andrea on 473-8051 or 027-466-7113.

Let's Make Music is a fun introduction to music for 5 - 7 year olds. Level 1 is for 5 - 6 year olds and focuses on general music skills - beat, rhythm, music notes, listening. Level 2 is for 6 - 7 year olds and children spend time learning instruments - 2 terms on recorder and 1 term each on violin and chime bars. LMM is run after school on Tuesdays (Mornington School), Wednesdays (Elmgrove School), Thursdays (Tainui School) and on Saturday mornings at George Street School and Bathgate Park School. Contact Justine Pierre 4727893 or justine.r.pierre@ gmail.com

Pine Hill Girls Brigade has started back. Wednesday’s 6.00-7.30pm. Juniors age 5-8 years, Seniors age 9-12 years and Pioneers 13 and above. We meet at St Marks Presbyterian Church, 304 Pine Hill Road. All welcome. Enquiries to 4730033.

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Newsletter 6 March 2012

2012-03-05T16:57:00.002-08:00

6 March 2012 Term 1 Week 6 12/5

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

I have written before in this newsletter about the issue of primary aged children playing inappropriate Xbox type games. Well just these last few days we have had some argy bargy at school amongst some of our older children which seems to stem from what they are saying to each other on Facebook. This causes us considerable concern. There have been cases reported in the media of children intimidating other children via social media sites and parents have not found out until something serious happens.

I therefore urge all parents to take this warning seriously – be aware that some of the things our children are doing online and especially on Facebook are causing trouble which is spilling over into school life. Please monitor your child’s online activity.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Byron who has started in Room 2 and Caleb who has started in Room 11.

Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 years old will be held this Thursday 8 March from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. If you have a child who would like to join this group please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R11 with items by Rooms 5 and 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Parent/Teacher/Child Goal Setting
The 3 way teacher/child/parent conferences which started yesterday continue today and Wednesday.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $3.50or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Road Patrol
The road patrollers need supervision on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. If you are able to help between 3-3.15pm please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 1 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be into the office by tomorrow Wednesday 7 March. If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to Scholastic NZ.

Wheels Days
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. A helmet is optional for scooters or skateboards.

Flippaball Results
On Sunday the senior Gold team won 3 goals to 1. Chloe scored all the goals!! The junior Silver team won 10 goals to 2.

Sporting Success
Congratulations to Olivia and Emma Andrew who competed in the Otago Surf Lifesaving Championships at Warrington Beach recently. Olivia was placed 2nd in the U10 competition and overall 3rd in Otago and Emma won the U8 competition and overall was placed 2nd in Otago. Fantastic results!!!

Eggstordinary Eggsperiments
Last Wednesday the senior classes cooked a variety of egg dishes. The children were looking at the changes that occurred when the eggs were cooked in different ways. We would like to thank Mainland Eggs for the donation of dozens of eggs. We would also like to thank the Good Earth Café for their continued support of the Wednesday Breakfast Club; the Quarry Store for donations of bread and Vicki Taylor (Aidhan’s mum) for weekly supplies of fresh fruit.

Fish and Chip Eveningthis Friday 9 March at 5pm. Bring your fish and chips along with a bottle of wine and join with the school community for an hour or so this Friday.

PTA News
Easter Raffle
Yes – we are already thinking about the Easter Raffle! It would be greatly appreciated if we could get donations to be used for the prizes again this year (non-perishable items, books, drink, etc). We will also be asking
businesses to help contribute. There will be a box in the office until Tuesday 13th March for donation collection. Thank you so much for taking the time to help with this.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 22nd March, at 3.15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
North Junior Football: 2012 Registration contact Donald
Liddell 473 7226, or www.footballsouth.co.nz and look for Northern Juniors.

Pine Hill Girls Brigade has started back. Wednesday’s 6.00-7.30pm. Juniors age 5-8 years, Seniors age 9-12 years and Pioneers 13 and above. We meet at St Marks Presbyterian Church, 304 Pine Hill Road. All welcome. Enquiries to 4730033.

Afterschool Fitness for Kids: Low to Medium intensity exercise and games that are fun & will build self confidence. Accepting now!! Term 2 enrolments for both 7-11year olds (Tue & Thur 3.30 - 4.15pm) and also 12-16year olds (Mon & Wed 3.30 - 4.15pm). Visit www.amifit.co.nz for more information.

Alhambra Union, rugby registration: All Welcome, ages 5-13. Come and join the fun! Sunday 11 March 11am-1pm and Sunday 31 March 11am-1pm at the North Ground Rugby Club. Contact Claire @ 473-1548 or Janeene @ 473-8986. See you there!

Foster Carers Needed by Child Youth and Family: Training, support and payment are provided. Contact Rose Scott 955 3438 or Lee Dawson 955 3458.

Newsletter 16 February 2012

2012-02-15T17:12:00.000-08:00

Newsletter
16 February 2012 Term 1 Week 3 12/3

Wheels Day
Tomorrow, Friday, will be our first ‘wheels’ day where the senior children will be allowed to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc during the lunch break.

Bike riders (helmets compulsory) will ride their bikes around the middle field playground and all other ‘wheels’ (helmets optional) will be ridden around the asphalt by the hall area.

The junior classes will have an opportunity to have a ‘wheels’ day soon.

Assembly
Assembly will be held on Friday at 2.20pm in the hall. The assembly will be led by R2 with items by R5 and R8.

Smart Food Lunches
The menu for the term for lunches is on the back of this newsletter.

Wednesday Breakfast Club
Mrs Hesson is continuing with her Wednesday morning breakfast club. Children enjoyed waffles, toast and cereal yesterday. Many thanks to the PTA who have been supporting this initiative with lovely fresh fruit and food purchases.

Wanted
Do you have a couple of tidy chairs and a dining table and chairs for the front room in the hall? It is being set up as a space for interviews and counselling. Please let Mr McKenzie or the office know if you can help.

Sports Results
Flippaball
The first flippaball games for the year where held on Sunday at Moana Pool. The junior Silver team started well with a good win 5 goals to nil. The senior Gold team lost 0 goals to 10. Good luck for next week. Many thanks to Mrs Hesson who organises and coaches the teams. The $25 fee for playing flippaball needs to be paid as soon as possible. Flippaball is not included as part of the school activity donation.

Dates to Note
February
Friday 17 Wheels Day for senior school
Tuesday 21 Senior classes visit the Museum
Tuesday 21 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
Thursday 23 Rainbow classes R11 1.15-2.45pm
Monday 27 BOT Meeting 6pm
Wednesday 29 Junior classes visit the Museum

PTA News
The next PTA meeting will be held next Tuesday 21 February in the school staffroom at 3.20pm. New members are very welcome to attend.

Community Notices
• Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free beginner classes for primary and intermediate school pupils: Bagpipes begin Thursday 23 February 4.30pm; snare drumming begins Tuesday 21 February 5.30pm; bass and tenor drumming begins Tuesday 21 February 5.30pm. Contact Mark McNoe 489 1650 or www.osd.org.nz

• NEV Community Garden: come and join us at one of our regular working bees either Saturdays 9am to 12pm or Sundays 1-4pm alternate weeks for meeting people, growing food, sharing knowledge and healthy exercise. Contact Richard 473 0139 or email garden@northeastvalley.org

Newsletter 7 February 2012

2012-02-08T15:52:00.000-08:00

7 February 2012 Term 1 Week 2 12/2

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Happy Waitangi Day
Welcome
This morning we welcomed two groups who will use our facilities for a time:
Pakiki Kids: these are the gifted and talented children from across Dunedin who attend classes at our school. They are here Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with a different age group attending each day. Over 40 children attend over these 3 days. NEV Normal has 2 children who are part of this initiative.

Ka Puanani: these are children who are reasonably proficient in Te Reo Maori. They too come from schools around Dunedin and like Pakiki Kids they attend their special programme for one day a week. There are around 12 children in the Puanani group, one of whom is from NEV Normal. These children are based in Room 4 on Tuesdays which is upstairs in the Senior block.

We welcome Mrs Janice Tofia, former principal of Forbury School (now closed) and former Education Review Officer, who will do some work with special needs children. We also welcome Melita Liu, who is a 3rd Year College student working in R10.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Vision and Hearing Testing
Letitia Bootten, our Vision Hearing Technician, will visit school tomorrow, Wednesday, to carry out the screening for vision and hearing.

Rainbow Class
The first Rainbow Class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 9 February from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. This is a fun transition to school class which is taken by the new entrant teacher Mrs Will. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class, please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R3 with items by Rooms 2 and 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Advance Notice
The 3 way teacher/child/parent conference will be held on Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th March to discuss goals for your child this year. Further information will be sent home shortly.

School Activity Donation
Thank you to those families who have paid some or all of the school activity donation. School activity donations for 2012 are: Senior School $85, or $21.50 per term; Junior School $75 or $19.00 per term. The family discount donation for a 2 child family is $130, or $32.50 per term; and a 3 child family is $160, or $40.00 per term.

Payment may be made in full at the start of the year, termly, by automatic payment or by internet transfer to account 03 1726 0055515 00, or by other arrangement with the office staff.

Stationery
Children should have their school stationery by the end of this week. Stationery is available from the office.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches will resume on Thursday 9 February 2012 and are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Road Patrol
Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to help with road patrol. We still have vacancies for Friday morning and Mon to Thursday afternoons. If you are able to assist with supervising the road patrollers before or after school for 15-20 minutes please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.

Update Contact Details
Contact details have been included with this newsletter for updating. Please make any changes and return to the office as soon as possible.

PTA News
School BankingBanking day is each Wednesday. At the end of each term all children with active (minimum of 6 deposits per term) accounts will be mailed a Hoyts movie voucher. Banking is fun and teaches your child the merits of putting some money in the bank regularly and watching the total grow!

EZ covers
These are a selection of New Zealand designed and made re-usable book covers for school exercise books. Each cover costs $1.30 and comes in sizes to fit all NZ exercise books. You place orders online and for each cover you buy the PTA will receive 5c. If you enter our special code (XFC186) when ordering, our donation will be doubled to 10c per cover. Every order also receives 12 stick on book labels. Some samples of the covers will be available for looking at in the office.

PTA Meeting
The first meeting for the year will be held on Tuesday 21st February at 3.20pm. We will meet outside the senior block. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Green Paper for Vulnerable Children:
Norm Hewitt asks us to “Say something and change children’s lives.”
Like me, as parents I’m sure you feel angry and sad every time another child is deliberately hurt, or worse, by their caregiver. Each year, around 10 of our children – our own tamariki – are killed by the very people they are supposed to rely on for protection, while at least 160,000 children are living in conditions that mean they are unlikely to reach their potential. We know the factors that make these children vulnerable – the big question is how can we fix them? What needs to change to make New Zealand a great, safe place to bring up kids?

These are the types of questions the Government’s Green Paper for Vulnerable Children asks. Released in July last year, this discussion document is asking what we think should be changed to ensure all children reach their full potential. We need as many New Zealanders as possible to answer – it doesn't matter what you say; you just need to say something. We aren’t powerless to stop child abuse – this is something we can all do to help.

Please take the time to go to www.saysomething.org.nz and have your say. You can also mail in a submission, or post comments on Facebook or Twitter. After the submissions are read, a Children’s Action Plan will be developed and released during 2012. As parents, you know what it’s like to raise a child in New Zealand; you are the experts. So, please, do your part to become part of this critical conversation. Submissions close on February 28.
Nāku noa, nā
Norm Hewitt
Champion. Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

Community News

Sinfonia Academy: provides an orchestral & ensemble experience for late-primary and secondary school students who play their instrument at a grade 3–6 level. The academy has a string section & woodwind section which rehearse both together and separately. It will meet on Thursday evenings between 7 and 8.30pm for school terms 2 and 3. For further information, or to book a place, contact sandy@garner.net.nz or phone 4822 764 (Anthony Ritchie and Sandy Garner.

Southern Children’s Choir: for young people aged 8 to 18 who love to sing (boys with unbroken voices). Also a senior choir for experienced singers who can read music. The choir will be directed initially by Daniel Kelly, and meets at Marama Hall, University of Otago, on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 8pm, senior choir until 8.30pm. Auditions for new members will be held on February 1st and 8th. For further information, or to book an audition, contact sandy@garner.net.nz or phone 4822 764 (Anthony Ritchie and Sandy Garner.

MA-FI Arts After School Programme: Children’s art classes in drawing, design, painting, sculpture, print-making, pottery, mask making. At King Edward Court. Open: Monday-Friday 3:00-6:15pm, Sat. 10am-12:00 Noon & 2:00-4:00pm Fees: $20 for 2hrs &/or up to 3hrs. Contact Matthew or Fiona 477 6112, email
ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz or www.ma-fiarts.co.nz

Chisholm Park Golf Club: Junior Golf Classes on Tuesday afternoons for 6 weeks starting 14 February: 30 minute lessons for boys and girls aged 7+. Equipment supplied. Cost $40. Parent and Child Classes on Saturday afternoons at 1pm starting 11 February for children aged 5+. Cost $60 for 6 x 1 hour sessions.
Contact 455 0565.

Netball Otago Future Ferns 2012: netball coaching for boys and girls Y5-Y6 at the Edgar Centre on Monday afternoons from 4-5.15pm from 27 February to 2 April. Contact Trish 455 1702.

Piano Tuition: Experienced piano teacher is taking on new students. Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate. All enquiries phone Maud Schroeder on 466-7548 or 022-153-7258 or email maudschroeder@aol.com

Catholic Social Services Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses: Day & Evening courses: Game On-dads / Seasons for Growth. Register now for 2012: 0-6 years/6-12 years/Tweens & Teens(12+).6 sessions; cost negotiable. ph 4773403 txt 0276670890 sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz

Port Chalmers Swim Club Junior Tryathlon: Tuesday 21 February at the Post Chalmers swimming pool from 5pm. 5-7 years: 400m bike/400m run/ 30m swim; 8-10 years: 1km bike/1km run/60m swim. Cost $15 per individual or $10 per team member. Contact Licia Mihaka 472 8684. Entry forms are at the office.

Newsletter 31 January 2012

2012-02-08T15:26:00.000-08:00

31 January 2012 Term 1 Week 1 12/1

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Happy New Year
The teacher in me loves the long summer break but the parent in me can’t wait till school starts again!

Welcome to the 2012 school year. I welcome especially families who are new to the area: John Paul from Christchurch, Leo from Invercargill and Gracie from the USA. These children remind us what a diverse and interesting mix of children attend our school: John Paul’s family are Filipino; Leo’s Dad, Oswaldo is from Mexico and plays soccer for Otago; Gracie’s Dad is researching water safety in NZ - the family hails from Tennessee.

It is a feature of our school that we celebrate our difference. We are from different backgrounds; we hold different views and values; we look different. Yet we respect each other and treat each other as we like being treated.

We also welcome the new entrants who start today: Sam, Jack, Riley; plus Ziggi and Harley who have started in R5, Tui and Jessica who have started in R3.

Grounds and Buildings
The school looks good. There appears to have been no vandalism over the break. Thanks to all who keep an eye on the place and to Ken for keeping the lawns trim and the litter removed.

Parents will see two carved ‘pou’ installed in front of the school hall. These are the first part of an art installation for this area. The DCC creative arts grant funded this work. I will publish more about the significance of these pou at a later date.

The school hall has been left in a very tidy state by the Kindy. Assemblies will resume in the hall each Friday at 2.20pm.

Staffing:
Welcome to Tom Undy, Luke English and Charlotte Wilson who join our team in varying roles.

Thanks to Mr Andrew who has agreed to move to the senior syndicate to work more closely with the boys in this area.

Classes have been arranged this year to avoid as much as possible shifts throughout the year. In theory each child from Y2 upwards should stay in the same class for the whole year. This is a departure from previous years.

After School Care
OSCAR starts on the school site this term both before and after school. Please see Andrew Bowen for details, contact 021982216.

Dental Service
The school dental service changes will take effect this year. We don’t know when yet but will let families know when we know!

If you have a concern about your child’s teeth please contact the Community Oral Health Service Hub Clinic Ph 471 6080. They are located on the 2nd floor of the Dental School.

No Hat No Play
Children must wear a wide brimmed hat this term. No caps please. Children without sun hats will sit in the shade during break times. Sunhats can be purchased from the School Office for $13.00.

Goals 2012
The teachers school wide goals this year are: moving some senior children’s maths levels from at to above;developing writing skills across the school; finding more creative ways to deal with the few consistent rule breakers.

Children’s Goals
Please reread your child’s end of year report and begin to formulate some academic &/or behavioural goals with him/her and share these with the classroom teacher.

That’s enough for now!

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Waitangi Day
School will be closed on Monday 6 February to observe Waitangi Day.

School Activity Donation
School activity donations for 2012 are: Senior School $85, or $21.50 per term; Junior School $75 or $19.00 per term. The family discount donation for a 2 child family is $130, or $32.50 per term; and a 3 child family is $160, or $40.00 per term.

The activity donation is requested for extra curricular activities such as trips to the museum & art gallery, school swimming, and performances by various groups at school. Prompt payment will be appreciated. Payment may be made in full at the start of the year, termly, by automatic payment or by internet transfer to account 03 1726 0055515 00, or by other arrangement with the office staff.

A receipt will be issued and can be used with the donations part of your tax return.

The Board of Trustees has not increased the donation this year in recognition of the financial demands on many families. However it is hoped that all families make a contribution as all children benefit.

Te Reo Class
The bi-lingual class will resume on Wednesday 1 February with Te Ao Marama Tawhara as the Kaiako. If your child would like to join this class please contact the office.

School Newsletter, Website and Blogs
The school will continue this year with the use of the school website for publishing the newsletter and blogs giving updates of happenings in the school and in individual classrooms. Photos of children and their first names will be used. If you do not want your child’s name or image to be used please let us know.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches will resume on Thursday 9 February 2012 and are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Road Patrol
If you are able to assist with supervising the road patrollers before or after school for 15-20 minutes please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office. Teachers really appreciate this help as it is difficult to leave the classroom before school and at 3pm. Many parents/caregivers like to speak to the class teacher at this time and the children often need this time with the teacher.

Road Safety & Parking Around the School
When walking children to or from school please use the patrolled crossing to get children across North Road. The instruction is to wait for the second whistle and the barrier arms to go out across the road before stepping off the footpath. This is
teaching children safe road crossing skills.

There is currently a campaign encouraging motorists to drive slowly around school zones, which is being monitored by the Police. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by more than 5km per hour will be ticketed. In the interests of the children’s safety please do not park in the school grounds during school hours. Would parents who pick up children from the Longworth Street entrance please not park in the residents’ driveways or on the yellow no parking areas.

Update Contact Details
Please let the office know if you have changed your landline or mobile numbers and/or your emergency contact names and numbers.

PTA News
Welcome back
The PTA would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to school for 2012. We hope this year will be filled with fun and laughter for all.

Farewell to Mary and Mick
Mary and Mick’s help will be sorely missed by the PTA. To recognize their huge contribution to the PTA and school, a plaque and voucher were given to them at the final assembly last year. These were donated as a combined effort by the school and PTA. Good luck to them both for the future!

School Banking
Banking day is each Wednesday. At the end of each term all children with active (minimum of 6 deposits per term) accounts will be mailed a Hoyts movie voucher. Banking is fun and teaches your child the merits of putting some money in the bank regularly and watching the total grow!

EZ covers
With each stationery list this year you will receive an EZ cover brochure. These are a selection of New Zealand designed and made, re-usable book covers for school exercise books. Each cover costs $1.30 and comes in sizes to fit all NZ exercise books. You place orders online and for each cover you buy the PTA will receive 5c. If you enter our special code (XFC186) when ordering, our donation will be
doubled to 10c per cover. Every order also receives 12 stick-on book labels. Some samples of the covers will be available for looking at in the office.

*REUSABLE *RECYCLABLE *REAL EASY TO PUT ON

2012 Term Dates
Term 1 Monday 30 January - Thursday 5 April
Term 2 Monday 23 April - Friday 29 June
Term 3 Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Statutory Holidays During Term Time
Waitangi Day Monday 6 February
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 26 March
Anzac Day Wednesday 25 April
Queen's Birthday Monday 4 June
Labour Day Monday 22 October

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Good Friday Friday 6 April
Easter Monday Monday 9 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 10 April

Newsletter 13 December 2011

2011-12-12T17:30:00.000-08:00

13 December 2011 Term 4 Week 8

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Prize Giving Assembly
Wednesday 14 December at the NEV Baptist Church from 11am to 12.30pm when we will farewell our Y6 leavers.

Graduating Year 6 Students:
Reuben Bosworth
Stella Cooper
Cameron Gascoyne
Georgia Ford-Keen
Charlie Li
Celeste Howard
Blake Miller
Ani Marsh
Patrick Muir
Jessica Mckean-Jenks
Jacob Percy
Faith Montalba
Robbie Sinclair
Izzati Muhammad Nizam
Kacy Smith
Alyssa Tairi
Tarryn Tree

There are some families for whom the end of this school year will mark the end of their formal relationship with the Valley School. The school would like to thank these families for their input and support over the years.

BBQ Lunch
After the final assembly on Wednesday there will be a barbecue lunch for the children provided by NZCU South. There will be vegetation sausages available for children who do not eat meat.

School Reports
These will be handed out to parents/caregivers on Wednesday after the final assembly/prize giving. Those reports not collected by a parent or caregiver will be posted home.

Talent Quest
Will be held on Thursday from 9.30-11.00am at the NEV Baptist Church.

Classes for 2012
Children will be informed of their class and teacher for next year on Wednesday afternoon and will spend a short time in that room. Mr Andrew is moving to the senior school next year and will teach the Y5 class. Miss Ballantine will move to the junior syndicate to take a Y2 class.

School Donations
Are really important as they pay for things like the school swimming lessons and trips to the museum, art gallery and to performances. If you haven’t made your donation please try and contribute something! The school manages its finances very carefully and yet often ends the year in deficit!

Office Hours
The School Office will close Thursday at 1pm. The Office will reopen on Monday 23 January 2012 at 9am and be open until 3pm each day. Messages can be left on the school answer phone.

Return of School Books and Sports Tops
Please ensure all school books: - library, journals and readers, and sports tops are returned by Thursday.

Security Over The Holidays
Please contact First Security 0800 347 787 if there is a security issue at school over the holidays. I suggest parents save this phone number on their mobile phones. This number is also on the 2012 fridge magnet.

2012 Term Dates
A fridge magnet with 2012 term dates has been included with your child’s report.

Contact Over the Holidays
If, over the holidays in the case of an emergency, you need to contact a school staff member, please email office@nevn.school.nz or leave a message on the school answer phone.

On behalf of the staff best wishes to all school families for a family, fun-filled Christmas, safe travels for those on the move and a prosperous and healthy 2012.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to Isla who has started in R11!

Congratulations
Congratulations to Caitlin O’Brien who achieved ‘High Distinction’ (94%) for her Level 1 singing exam last week.

Members of Staff 2012
Mr John McKenzie Principal
Mrs Cheryl Staynes Deputy Principal
Mrs Fiona Will Assistant Principal
Senior School
Mrs Maria Kewene-Edwards Teacher R5 Y5&6
Mr Michael Andrew Teacher R2 Y5
Mrs Judith Evans-Weir Teacher R3 Y3&4
Mrs Jane Hesson Teacher R3 Y3&4
Junior School
Mrs Fiona Will Teacher R11 Y1
Mrs Karen Sintmaartensdijk Teacher Y2
Ms. Tracy Ballantine Teacher Y2
Part Time Teachers
Mrs Jan Probert Teacher ESOL/International
Te Ao Marama Tawhara Teacher Bilingual
Mrs Jo Pledger Teacher R11
Ancillary/Support Staff
Mrs Sara Lindsay Office Administration
Mrs Jesseme Jones Teacher Aide
Mrs Jill Ferry Library Assistant
Mr Ken Harvey Caretaker
Mrs Beverley Geeson Cleaner
Mrs Lynne Buijck Cleaner
Ms Sarah Ravenwood Cleaner

2012 Term Dates
Term 1 Monday 30 January - Thursday 5 April
Monday 30 January: Teacher Only/Enrolment Day
Tuesday 31 January: Children start
Term 2 Monday 23 April - Friday 29 June
Term 3 Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Statutory Holidays During Term Time
Waitangi Day
Monday 6 February
Otago Anniversary Day
Monday 26 March
Anzac Day
Wednesday 25 April
Queen's Birthday
Monday 4 June
Labour Day
Monday 22 October

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Good Friday
Friday 6 April
Easter Monday
Monday 9 April
Easter Tuesday
Tuesday 10 April

PTA News
School Banking
Tomorrow is the last day of school banking for the year. NZCU South will be at assembly tomorrow giving out the movie vouchers to those that are our regular bankers. They will also be providing a BBQ lunch after assembly.

Merry Christmas
The PTA would like to wish all those students that are leaving school, the very best of luck with the future. We would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Community News
Family Christmas Carols: at the Botanical Gardens Bandstand on Saturday 17 December from 5.30-7.30pm. All welcome.

Orokonui Ecosanctuary Summer Holiday Programme: Information is available on the notice board in the office.

Treasures of the Sea Aquarium Holiday Programme: Information is available from the office.

Valley Oscar: toy sale to be held on Wednesday 14th December at 3.20pm at the church hall. 50cent, $1 and $2 tables.

Basketball Otago Summer Holiday Programme: Information is on the noticeboard in the office.

ON WITH YOUR HATS AND OFF TO THE PARTY!
All families are invited to the North East Valley Christmas celebration, which this year is a Mad Hatter's Tea Party! You may be aware that tea parties have been held all over NEV to encourage conversation with the older members of our communities - these have been very successful and so the idea of a BIG tea party for all ages to celebrate together was born. There will be prizes for fabulous hats, Christmas carols to sing along with from Sounds Nor’Easterly, children can make decorations and everyone will have the opportunity to hang their wishes for the Valley on the Christmas Tree. So on with your hats and off to the party being held on Friday 16th Dec 3.30 - 6pm under the big tree outside the tech block at DNI (in hall if wet).

Newsletter 29 November 2011

2011-11-28T17:03:00.000-08:00

29 November 2011 Term 4 Week 6

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Yet More End of Year Updates
1. The New Look School Dental Service.
The school’s dental clinic has been closed by the District Health Board. This closure is part of the restructure of the school dental service.

Our school has been vocal in its opposition to the restructure but to no avail - 90 years of on-site clinics and dental nurses is over.

So most schools in Dunedin have only one option - parents will have to organise to get children to one of the new dental hubs. Our nearest will be at the University.

Our school has been offered an alternative - the children can be enrolled to attend the Dental School training clinic. Those who elect this option will have their children collected from school and driven to the Dental School, then later returned. A trainee dental therapist will accompany the children to and from school.

The above option will be helpful to parents who are unavailable during the day so I am pleased we have had this offer.

Parents can of course opt to organise to take their children to the dental hub or their own dentist.

2. Bi-lingual Class
The bi-lingual class has operated successfully throughout 2011. There have been around 18 students from Year 3 upwards attending.

One whanau group proposed to the Board of Trustees a whole day bi-lingual programme for 2012. This proposal was accepted at the recent Board of Trustees meeting so for 2012 Te Ao Marama Tawhara will teach a whole day bi-lingual programme. The likely day will be Wednesday.

Parents are urged to register interest in this class before the end of the year.

It is worthy to note that the class was over-subscribed this year and so don’t leave registration too late!

Apologies
I believe some R10 parents attended assembly on Friday because we had advertised R10 would be presenting an item. R10 did not present because of a swap with R11 earlier in the term. This arrangement was not conveyed to Sara in the office hence the wrong message in the newsletter. We are really sorry about this and we will endeavour to ensure this doesn’t happen again!

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 8 need to be into the office by tomorrow Wednesday 30 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Logan Park Performance
On Thursday morning the whole school (except Y6 children) are attending the annual performance at Logan Park. The cost for the bus will be $2 per child if you have not paid for the school activity donation. Please send the money to school with your child or pay at the office.

Return of School Books
Please ensure all school books - library, journal and readers are returned to school as soon as possible. The library will be closing and all books need to be returned for our annual stock take.

Sports Tops
We are still missing a number of our sports tops. Please have a good look around home and school bags! and return to school. The exception to this is those children playing touch.

Final Prize Giving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Wednesday 14 December at 11am to 12.30pm. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognising contributions children have made during the year. The assembly will be held at the Baptist Church. Following the assembly the children will be treated to a barbecue lunch provided by NZCU South.

Talent Quest
On the final day of term Thursday 15 December, a talent quest will be held. It is open to all students, individuals and groups to perform in the areas of dance, drama, comedy, singing, instrument. Please discuss this with your child/ren and think about areas in which they might perform.

Sports Results
Touch
The school touch played last Thursday and lost 5 trys to 2.

Flippaball
Last Sunday the junior Silver Sharks won 7 goals to 1 and the senior Gold Fish drew their game 2 all.

School Lunches
Smart Food Cold School Lunches: are available on Mondays and Thursdays. The cost for the cold lunch is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
We have been advised that hot lunches will not be available until the start of Term 2 2012.

2011 Term Dates
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
December
1 Logan Park Performance all classes
1 Road Patrol Training Y5s 1.30pm
2 Orange Day Parade Road Patrollers
7 Golf: Senior classes
7 Wide Horizons Trip R11
9 Assembly 2.20pm led by R11: Items R2/R11
12 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
15 Talent Quest 9.30-11.30am
15 T4 finishes 12.30pm

PTA News
Spell-a-thon
Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser. Over $1000 has been received so far. Please ensure all sponsorship money is returned this week. Thank you.

PTA Helpers Needed
The PTA are looking for people to help with future fundraising projects. For example; sausage sizzles, preparing hot lunches (which we hope to start again next year) and running raffles. You do not have to come to PTA meetings if this does not suit. There is a form in the office for you to write your details down if you are
interested.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held today Tuesday 29th November at 3.15pm in Room 4.

Kidz Inc Christmas School Holiday Programme: at North East Valley Normal School. Enquiries txt 'info' to 021 982216 or www.kidzinc.co.nz

Kidz Inc Position Vacant Tutor:
at North East Valley OSCAR Programme. Must be good with children, Mature, Experienced, Enthusiastic, Organised.Enquiries and CVs to andrew@kidzinc.co.nz

Community News
Valley Oscar: toy sale to be held on Wednesday 14th December at 3.20pm at the church hall. 50cent, $1 and $2 tables.

Pinehill Children’s Centre has space for your child for next year. Situated just up the hill in the sun, our large, bright facilities and large natural outdoor environments are the perfect space for your child, no matter their age. We offer fully cooked meals, quality teacher to child ratio, flexible hours, easy parking and family discounts. For all enquires contact Claire on 03 4739263.

Dunedin Public Libraries Get Hooked…On Books - Summer Reading Programme 2011-12: Our hugely popular Summer Reading Programme doesn’t cost a cent, and every child who joins receives a fun-filled booklet, full of supportive ideas and activities, book lists and a diary to record and rate their progress. Every child who reaches their reading target is rewarded at the end of the summer; and if they exceed their target before the holiday’s end, they can simply come back in and set their goal a little higher! This year, we have teamed up with the NZ Marine Studies Centre, and members of the programme will get special treatment if they visit Portobello Aquarium over the holidays. Encourage your child to delve into
reading. Explore our shelves for their next summer adventure and develop a life long love of reading and learning. It’s free – and it’s fun! Join up at your local library today! Saturday 10 December - Sunday 29 January 2012.

Newsletter 22 November 2011

2011-11-21T18:03:00.000-08:00

22 November 2011 Term 4 Week 5

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Some More Updates
After School Care:
I have heard on the grapevine that Valley Oscar is closing. The Board has been negotiating with a local provider to set up an after school care programme on our site. More on this as it comes to hand, but rest assured we will have a service in place by the start of the new school year.

Classes for 2012:
From time to time we rearrange the roles and responsibilities at school to reflect the changing nature of our school roll. Class lists are being prepared now for next year and these will be published before the end of the term.

National Standards and Our School Charter:
The Board of Trustees submitted its Charter to the Ministry of Education mid way through this year. The Charter has been updated by the Board and the school staff to align with the new national curriculum.

The targets included in the Charter do not change much from year to year: we have high expectations of our children’s progress and on the whole pupils reach the targets. Some of our targets exceed the Government’s National Standards.

The Charter presented to the local Ministry office was rejected by them as it did not have targets aligned to National Standards. They have forced us to include targets they have written for us!

Needless to say, we will continue to set high targets for our children and work hard to achieve these targets. In the meantime, our Charter has been accepted by the Ministry.

Congratulations to the college teachers whose posting finishes this week.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Rainbow Class
The final Rainbow Class for the year will be held this Thursday in R11 from 1.15pm to 2.45pm.

Assembly: 2.20pm
Friday 25 November: Led by R10: Items by R3/R10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision with road patrol for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 8 need to be into the office by Wednesday 30 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Year 6 EOTC Week
Next week the Year 6 children undertake their Education Outside the Classroom programme. Activities include orienteering, a tramp in Ross Creek, the Orange Day Road Patrollers parade and outdoor activities at school. We wish the Year 6
children a successful week.

Final Prize Giving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Wednesday 14 December at 11am to 12.30pm. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognising contributions children have made during the year. The assembly will be held at the Baptist Church. Following the assembly the children will be treated to a barbecue lunch provided by NZCU South.

Activities to Support Your Child with Maths
Log on to the website http://nzmaths.co.nz and click on the Families link, then click on activities to support your child at home.

Sports Results
Touch
The school touch played last Thursday and lost 3 trys to 4 after a close game.

Flippaball
Last Sunday the junior Silver Sharks won 4 goals to 2 and the senior Gold Fish lost their game.

Sports Tops
Please return all NEV Normal sports tops as soon as possible. The exception to this is those children playing touch.

School Lunches
Smart Food Cold School Lunches: are available on Mondays and Thursdays. The cost for the cold lunch is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
We have been advised that hot lunches will not be available from after today until the start of Term 2 2012.

Breakfast Club
Mrs Hesson has started a breakfast club on Wednesdays in R3. Children have been enjoying cereal, toast , milo and pancakes before school. Eggs have been kindly donated by the Good Earth Café, and they will be providing apples tomorrow as well! Here is Mrs Hesson’s delicious pancake recipe.

Oatmeal Pancakes
¾cup of milk ¾cup of rolled oats
½cup of flour 2 tsp of baking powder
½tsp of salt 1 egg
2-3 tbsp of sugar 3 tbsp melted butter
Pour milk on uncooked rolled oats and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl. Add sugar and egg to milk
mixture and beat with a fork. Melt butter and pour into milk mixture. Stir until mixed. Add to the dry ingredients. Add a little milk if too dry. Cook in a pan.

2011 Term Dates
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
November
23 Wide Horizons Trip
24 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
25 Assembly 2.20pm led by R10: Items R3/R10
28 EOTC Week Y6
29 PTA Meeting 3.15pm

December
1 Logan Park Performance all classes
2 Orange Day Parade Road Patrollers
7 Golf: Senior classes
7 Wide Horizons Trip R11
9 Assembly 2.20pm led by R11: Items R2/R11
12 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
15 Talent Quest 9.30-11.30am
15 T4 finishes 12.30pm

PTA News
Spell-a-thon
The test has been held and cards returned home with scores on them. All donations need to be back into the office by this Friday 25th November. Thank you to
everyone who supported this fundraiser.

PTA Helpers Needed
The PTA are looking for people to help with future fundraising projects. For example; sausage sizzles, preparing hot lunches (which we hope to start again next year) and running raffles. You do not have to come to PTA meetings if this does not suit. There is a form in the office for you to write your details down if you are
interested.

Next PTA Meeting
next meeting will be held on Tuesday 29th November at 3.15pm in Room 4.

Community News
‘Stride Ride & Slide’: it’s a multisport event for big little kids aged 2-5 years! This mini triathlon involves a small run, a trike/bike then a slip and slide on the waterslide. When: Sunday 27 November; Where: Hancock Park. Cost $2. Events will run between 10.00am-1.00pm. Register at www.sportotago.co.nz or contact Amanda Taylor 474 6411.

Christmas Cracker Kids Triathlon: Sunday 11 December 11.30am at the Mosgiel Pool. Cost: Individuals $10, Teams 2-3 $20. Course distances 6-8years run 500m, bike 1km, swim 2 widths; 9-11years run 1km, bike 2km, swim 4 lengths. Entry forms are available at the office. Contact Mike Harris 467 2767 or email harrisx2@xtra.co.nz

Ma-Fi Arts Summer Holiday Programme: running 12-23 December and 16-30 January. Open 8am to 6pm. OSCAR approved. See www.ma-fiarts.co.nz for further details or ring 477 6112.

NEV Normal School Banking is Proudly Sponsored by Credit Union South

NZCU SOUTH
26 Filleul Street
Dunedin 9059
Ph 03 4771473
www.nzcusouth.co.nz
email enquiries@nzcusouth.co.nz

Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

Application forms are available at the school office.

Newsletter 15 November 2011

2011-11-14T18:06:00.000-08:00

15 November 2011 Term 4 Week 4

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Updates
Jonathan Rhodes: the kindy re-build is nearly completed. Whilst we have loved having the kindy on site, we will enjoy having the hall available for assemblies and such like.

Art Installation: using a grant from the DCC we have contracted one of our parents, Moira Crossman and two other artists, to develop art to be installed in front of the school hall. This progresses.

No Hat No Play: this policy is being enforced during Term 4. Children must have a suitable hat to wear when outside.

Bring and Buy: thank you to all the children who donated toys and books. We had a wonderful selection for the children to choose from during the sale last Friday. $160 has been raised for the Kids At Heart Foundation.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Logan who has started in R11 and Kacy who has started in R5.

Election
Voting enrolment forms have been send home. Please complete these forms if you are not enrolled, or if your details have changed since the last election. Return the completed forms to the office and the school will earn $6 per enrolment!

Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision with road patrol for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 8 were sent home yesterday. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 30 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

School Trips
The senior school are visiting the Early Settlers Museum over the next week, in support of curriculum learning. These trips are funded by the school activity donation. Please ensure your child’s activity donation has been paid in full. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account number is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Assembly: 2.20pm
Friday 25 November: Led by R10: Items by R3/R10
Friday 9 December: Led by R11: Items by R2/R11

Final Prize Giving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Wednesday 14 December at 11am to 12.30pm. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognising contributions children have made during the year. The assembly will be held at the Baptist Church.

Sports Results
Touch
The school touch team has played 2 games so far this term with results of one loss and a good win.

Congratulations to Meihana Schooner who has been selected for the Otago U11 touch team.

Flippaball
Last week the junior Silver Sharks won 5 goals to 2 and the senior Gold Fish drew 2all. On Sunday the Silver Sharks drew 2 all and the Gold Fish lost 1 to 9.

Athletics
Congratulations to all those children who participated in the North Zone athletics last Thursday. Thanks to the parents and caregivers who assisted with supervision and transport.

Sports Tops
Please return all NEV Normal sports tops as soon as possible. The exception to this is those children playing touch.

School Lunches
Smart Food Cold School Lunches: are available on Mondays and Thursdays. The cost for the cold lunch is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am. The menu to the end of term is included with this newsletter.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
Hot lunches are available on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost for the hot lunch is now $4.50.The choices are: - Chow Mein, Macaroni Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Activities to Support Your Child with MathsLog on to the website http://nzmaths.co.nz and click on the Families link, then click on activities to support your child at home.

2011 Term Dates
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
November
17 Early Settler Museum Trip R5
18 Early Settlers Museum Trip R3
21 Early Settlers Museum Trip R2
23 Wide Horizons Trip
24 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
25 Assembly 2.20pm led by R10: Items R3/R10
28 EOTC Week Y6
29 PTA Meeting 3.15pm

December
1 Logan Park Performance all classes
2 Orange Day Parade Road Patrollers
7 Golf: Senior classes
7 Wide Horizons Trip R11
9 Assembly 2.20pm led by R11: Items R2/R11
12 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
15 Talent Quest 9.30-11.30am
15 T4 finishes 12.30pm

2012 Term Dates
Term 1 Monday 30 January - Thursday 5 April
Monday 30 January: Teacher Only/Enrolment Day
Tuesday 31 January: Children start
Term 2 Monday 23 April - Friday 29 June
Term 3 Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Statutory Holidays During Term Time
Waitangi Day Monday 6 February
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 26 March
Anzac Day Wednesday 25 April
Queen's Birthday Monday 4 June
Labour Day Monday 22 October

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Good Friday Friday 6 April
Easter Monday Monday 9 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 10 April

PTA News
Marlow Pie Fundraiser
All those that ordered pies should have received them by now. Could everyone please check your orders carefully to make sure you have received the correct pies. We seem to have managed to have a few orders missing pies and some that are spare. If your order is not correct, please bring the incorrect pies into the office and we will change them for the correct ones. Sorry for the
confusion

Spell-a-thon
All Spell-a-thon sponsorship cards should be back with the teachers by now. The test will be held on Friday 18th November. All donations need to be back into the office by Friday 25th November. Good luck to everyone!

PTA Helpers Needed
The PTA are looking for people to help with future fundraising projects. For example; sausage sizzles, preparing hot lunches (which we hope to start again next year) and running raffles. You do not have to come to PTA meetings if this does not suit. There will be a form in the office for you to write your details down if you are interested.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 29th November at 3.15pm in Room 4. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Community News
Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: Places available for afternoon kindy for ages 2½-4 years 3 afternoon a week. Phone 473 9107.

‘Stride Ride & Slide’: it’s a multisport event for big little kids aged 2-5 years! This mini triathlon involves a small run, a trike/bike then a slip and slide on the waterslide. When: Sunday 27 November ;Where: Hancock Park. Cost $2. Events will run between 10.00am-1.00pm. Register at www.sportotago.co.nz or contact Amanda Taylor 474 6411.

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Newsletter 1 November 2011

2011-10-31T18:49:00.000-07:00

1 November 2011 Term 4 Week 2

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Bring and Buy
Children will be asked today to bring a few unwanted but tidy toys and books for a bring and buy to be held on Friday. We are fundraising for children born with heart defects - we have a few children in our school who fit into this category.

Toys can be given to the classroom teachers. The bring and buy will be held on Friday lunchtime.

No Hat No Play
The school has a well established policy about wearing hats during the 1st and 4th terms. Hats must be brimmed ‘bucket’ style hats or the legionnaires type cap with a flap at the back. Caps, beanies and visors are not acceptable.

Advice on Xbox Type Games
Recently the senior teachers had reason to speak with some senior boys who had been using unusually sophisticated and inappropriate language to describe games they play.

In the meeting it transpired that some children are learning these terms through playing Xbox games like HALO.

These games have at least a PG censors rating - some are R16 and R18. Given our children are all under 12 years old it seems a questionable practice to allow children unsupervised access to such material.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Brodie, Farhan and Lorelai who have started in R11, Ruby who has started in R3 and Izzati and Syazani who have started in R5.

Whanau Hui
There will be a Whanau Hui on Wednesday 2 November at 4pm in the staffroom. It will review the hours the bi-lingual class is delivered. All are welcome to attend.

School Photos
School photo order forms were sent home at the start of last week. Orders with payment need to be into the school office by this Friday.

Election
Voting enrolment forms have been send home. Please complete these forms if you are not enrolled, or if your details have changed since the last election. Return the completed forms to the office and the school will earn $6 per enrolment!

Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision with road patrol for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Head Lice
There have been cases of head lice in the school. Please take time to check you child’s hair and treat if necessary. If you require information on head lice ask your chemist, or the public health nurse or ask for a pamphlet from the office.

Scholastic Book Club
Pamphlets for Issue 7 were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 9 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Mike Jackson Uke’n Play
The whole school will be attending a ukulele performance next Tuesday 8 November (except those children involved in the North Zone Athletics). If your child’s school activity donation has not been paid the cost of this performance is $4.60. Please pay at the office or send the money to school with your child.

School Activity Donation
Statements have been sent home today for any child whose activity donation has not been paid in full. Please make payment as soon as possible. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account number is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Assembly: 2.20pm
Friday 11 November: Led by R8: Items by R5/R8
Friday 25 November: Led by R10: Items by R3/R10
Friday 9 December: Led by R11: Items by R2/R11

Smart Food Cold School Lunches:
are available on Mondays and Thursdays. The cost for the cold lunch is $3.50 or $4.50for a larger lunch. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
Hot lunches are available on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost for the hot lunch is now $4.50.The choices are: - Chow Mein, Macaroni Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Activities to Support Your Child with Maths
Log on to the website http://nzmaths.co.nz and click on the Families link, then click on activities to support your child at home.

PTA News
Marlow Pie Fundraiser
Pie orders will be delivered to the school office on Thursday 10th November and will be ready for collection after 3pm.

School Banking
At the end of last term the PTA received $250 from NZCU South. This was thanks to all of our great regular school bankers out there. Keep up the good savings habits and remember that if you make 6 deposits per term you will get a free Hoyts movie ticket! BANKING DAY IS WEDNESDAY.

Spell-a-thonSpell-a-thon donation cards went home on Monday 31st October, with the test being held on Friday 18th November. Good luck to everyone!

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 2nd November at 3.15pm in Room 4. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

2011 Term Dates
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
November
2 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
2 Whanau Hui 4pm
3 Art Gallery Trip R2 R3
3 DARE Fun Afternoon R3 R5
4 Bring and Buy Sale
7 Art Gallery Trip R5
8 North Zone Athletics Caledonian
8 Ukulele Performance all classes 9.15am
9 Scholastic Book Club orders close
10Rainbow Class 1.15pm
11 Assembly 2.20pm Led by R8: Items R5/R8
14 BOT meeting 6pm
17 Early Settler Museum Trip R5
18 Early Settlers Museum Trip R3
19 Early Settlers Museum Trip R2
23 Wide Horizons Trip
24 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
25 Assembly 2.20pm led by R10: Items R3/R10

December
9 Assembly 2.20pm led by R11: Items R2/R11

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Community News
Garage Sale: 42 Norwood Street, Normanby, Saturday 12 November 1-4pm.

Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: Places available for afternoon kindy for ages 2½-4 years 3 afternoon a week. Phone 473 9107.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Open Morning: (Instrumental classes for children 5 years and upwards). Parents and children wishing to commence classes in 2012 are invited to observe classes in progress on Saturday morning November 12th George St Normal School Centre: Groups will assemble at the Main Block entrance and be guided around classes between 9 and 10:15am. Enrolments for 2012 will be accepted on Saturday 19th November. George St Normal School between 9 and 11:30 (follow the signs). There will be a further opportunity to enrol for 2012 on the first Saturday of the school year (Feb 4th). Further enquiries to: George St Co-ordinator, 4772296.

Denise Henderson & Bridget Telfer Present Musicool Theatre & Dance Summer School 2012: January 16th – 21st 2012 No audition necessary, simply register with us on line. Juniors 8 – 12 years (morning classes) Seniors 13 – 17 years (afternoon) One week affordable course. Work with some of Dunedin’s most respected dance and vocal tutors in Musical Theatre and Dance and enjoy a really fun week. Check out our testimonials on line. Want to find out more? www.musicool.co.nz. Numbers strictly limited so register early.

Free Cricket and Golf Family Fun Day: at St Clair Golf Course will be held on Wednesday 2 November from 4.30-7.30pm. Fun activities and a BBQ. Join the Junior Volts Club on the day for $25 and get a free junior membership for the St Clair Golf Club for the year. Register on www.sportotago.co.nz and go in the draw for a signed Otago Volts cap and a free Junior Volts membership.

Newsletter 27 September 2011

2011-09-26T19:54:00.000-07:00

27 September 2011 Term 3 Week 9 11/20

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Rugby Friday
This coming weekend is a big weekend for sports lovers: the last World Cup game to be held in Dunedin; the ABs play Canada; and of course the mighty Warriors get an opportunity to take out the NRL Championship.

Therefore we have made this Friday a Rugby Mad day. Children can dress in sports colours or uniforms of their choice. We’ll decorate the school with a few flags and buntings. At lunch time we’ll have an Ireland vs Italy touch game.

Homework
The Board of Trustees are reviewing our homework policy this term. They would like to hear parents’ views on this matter. Leave a note at the office, email the Board at office@nevn.school.nz or give your views to a teacher who will reports your views to the Board.

Dental Clinic Closure
Our school dental clinic is now closed and will no longer be used as a dental clinic. The local DHB has ‘restructured’ the school dental service. We have fought the DHB on this issue but sadly have lost! So henceforth our children will have their dental care needs met at the Otago School of Dentistry. Please read the attached information sheet which explains the new system. I acknowledge all of the wonderful dental nurses and therapists who have served in our wee school clinic. This system lasted 90 years and has now come to an end.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Harriet and Ryan who have started in R11 and Aidhan who has started in R5.

Election
Voting enrolment forms have been send home. Please complete these forms if you are not enrolled, or if your details have changed since the last election. Return the completed forms to the office and the school will earn $6 per enrolment!

Knitters Club
We are looking for donations of wool for our school knitting club. If you have any spare wool please leave it at the office.

Smart Food Lunches Price Increase
Smart Food have advised that due to increased costs they have had to raise the price of their lunches by 50 cents. The cost for the cold lunch is now $3.50, or $4.50 for a larger lunch. The cost for the hot lunch is now $4.50.

Smart Food Cold School Lunches
are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
Hot lunches are available on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The choices are: - Chow Mein, Macaroni Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision help with road patrol for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Head Lice
There have been cases of head lice in the junior school. Please take time to check you child’s hair and treat if necessary. If you require information on head lice ask your chemist, or the public health nurse or ask for a pamphlet from the office.

Whanau Hui
There will be a Whanau Hui on Wednesday 2 November at 4pm in the staffroom. It will review the hours the bi-lingual class is delivered. All are welcome to attend.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 6 need to be into the office by tomorrow please. Cheque are payable to Scholastic NZ.

Otago Polytechnic Sports Institute Fun Evening
Students from the Sports Institute have organised a fun cooking evening for families on Thursday 6 October at 6pm. There are still places available if you would like to join in the fun. Register at the office.

Term 4 Commencement Date
Please note that because Labour Day is observed on Monday 24 October, Term 4 will commence on Tuesday 25 October.

Activities to Support Your Child with Maths
Log on to the website http://nzmaths.co.nz and click on the Families link, then click on activities to support your child at home.

Sports Results
Soccer
Last Thursday our school soccer team played Pine Hill School. It developed into a friendly game with the two teams swapping players. Well done for good sportsmanship. Thanks to the parents who transported children to Pine Hill.

2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
September
28 Y3/4 Fun Sports at the Edgar Centre 9am-12.30pm

October
5 Wide Horizons trip
7 Assembly Led by R3: Items R3/R10
7 Final Day of T3
25 First Day of T4
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
Y3 & Y4 Girls Self Defence

November
2 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
2 Whanau Hui 4pm
3 Art Gallery Trip R2 R3
7 Art Gallery Trip R5
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
24 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

PTA News

Tea Towel Fundraiser
We have made over $500 from this fundraiser. Well done to everyone.

Term 3 Swimming Grant
We would like to thank the Bendigo Trust for approving a grant of $3,500 to help cover the costs of Term 3’s swimming block.

Chess and Dominoes Sets
The PTA have agreed to purchase a Chess Set and a Jumbo Dominoes Set for the children to use outside.

Marlow Pie Fundraiser
The “yummiest” fundraiser of the year is here! By now you should have received your order forms for this. Stock up for Christmas now and have nice quick meals ready to go when you need them. Order forms and money need to be into the office by Wednesday 5th October. Delivery date at the school office will be Thursday 10th November. There are spare order forms in the office if anyone needs one.

Spell-a-thon
We will be holding this year’s Spell-a-thon at the beginning of next term.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 2nd November at 3.15pm in Room 4. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Community News
Saturday Morning Music Classes are presenting their annual Demonstration Concert in the Regent Theatre on Sunday 2nd October, 3pm. There will be items from a wide variety of musical groups and from a wide range of ages. Adults $10, children $5.

Kid Station Holiday Programme: 10-21 October. OSCAR approved. Information is available from the office or contact Kevin Marshall 0274492102 or email kevs_marshall@yahoo.co.nz

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Newsletter 20 September 2011

2011-09-20T19:06:00.000-07:00

Newsletter
20 September 2011

School Photos
School photos are being held on Thursday morning. Class and individual photos will be taken for every child (except when a parent has indicated they don’t want an individual photo taken). Family and/or sibling photos will be taken before school provided a form has been completed and returned to the office. Photos will be taken in the library if it is wet.

Assembly
The next assembly will be held on Friday 30 September at 12pm in the library. The assembly will be led by R5 with items by R5 and R8.

Stars on Stage DVD
Orders and payment for the Stars on Stage DVD close this Wednesday. DVDs cost $20 and cover all 4 nights. Please make cheques payable to Stars on Stage.

Smart Food Lunches – Price Increase
All Smart Food lunches have had a price increase of .50c.

Scholastic Book Club
Issue 6 leaflets have been sent home today. Orders with money need to be into the office by next Wednesday 28 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Elections
Enrolment forms to vote in the upcoming General Election were sent home with last week’s newsletter. If you are not enrolled and fill out this form and return it to the school office, the school will earn $6 per enrolment! So please, if you are not enrolled, or your details have changed since the last election, help the school and enrol.

Otago Polytechnic Sports Institute Fun Evening
Students from the Sports Institute have organised a fun cooking evening for families on Thursday 6 October at 6pm. The information is on the back of this newsletter. Numbers are limited so put your name down at the office as soon as possible.

Upcoming Events
September
21 Y2, 3, 4 Cricket 9am-12.30pm
22 Y5 Cricket 11am-12.30pm
22 School Photos
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
28 Y3/4 Fun Sports at the Edgar Centre 9am-12.30pm
30 Assembly 12pm: Led by R5; Items R5/R8

October
5 Wide Horizons trip
6 Fun Cooking Evening 6pm LPHS
7 Final Day of T3
24 First Day of T4
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

Moving Planet Day: Saturday 24 September. Transition Valley 473 is holding a bike fix-it and low-carbon transport display at DNI from 10am to 1pm. Then move onto the Dunedin 350 Festival at the Botanic Gardens from 12.30-3pm. Interactive stalls, live music, learn to live sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint.

SICK OF THE SAME BORING MEALS?

FINDING IT HARD TO CREATE HEALTHY MEALS ON A BUDGET?

THEN THIS COOKING EVENING IS FOR YOU

Come to a free and informative cooking evening that is fun for the whole family. Learn new ideas and skills in the kitchen.

WHAT: Healthy food evening with a mystery cooking class.

WHERE: Logan Park High School Home Economics room.

WHEN: Thursday 6th October, 6pm start.

WHO: Your household, children welcome.

WHAT NOW: Leave your details at North East Valley Normal school reception now as places limited.

Each family will receive a free mystery box with ingredients for the meal we will be cooking together. There will be an information session to stimulate our brains before the hands and taste buds start to work on our tasty food.

COME AND HAVE A FUN EVENING WITH STUDENTS FROM OTAGO POLYTECH SPORTS INSTITUE.

Contact: Angela Carey- 021 1411663 -careyar1@student.op.ac.nz
OR Ronel Cook- 0212174723 cookr2@student.op.ac.nz for any queries.

Newsletter 13 September 2011

2011-09-20T18:48:00.001-07:00

13 September 2011 Term 3 Week 7 11/19

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Election
Attached to this newsletter is an enrolment form to vote in the upcoming General Election. If you are not enrolled and fill out this form and return it to the school office, the school will earn $6 per enrolment! So please, if you are not enrolled, or your details have changed since the last election, help the school and enrol.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

School Swimming Block
The final day of the swimming block is tomorrow. Thanks go to Jill Clarke and her instructors for teaching the children. Many thanks to the parents and caregivers who have assisted with changing the children. Please pay $20 for the cost of the bus if your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to the end of T3 at least.

Aquarium Trip
This Friday the whole school is going to the Portobello Aquarium as part of their seashore curriculum study. The junior school will visit in the morning and the senior school in the afternoon. Both groups plan to have lunch at the playground in
Portobello. The cost of this trip is covered by the activity donation. Please pay $13if your child’s activity donation has not been paid up to the end of T3 at least.

Smart Food Lunches Price Increase
Smart Food have advised that due to increased costs they have had to raise the price of their lunches by 50 cents. The cost for the cold lunch is now $3.50, or $4.50 for a larger lunch. The cost for the hot lunch is now $4.50.

Smart Food Cold School Lunches
are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
Hot lunches are available on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The choices are: - Chow Mein, Macaroni Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision help with road patrol for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Sunhats
While the weather this week has been decidedly chilly, we have had quite a warm spell of weather. Children should start to bring sunhats to school so they are available to wear on sunny days. The sun hats need to have a brim which shades the face and neck. There are school sunhats for sale at the office for $13.

School Photos
School photos will be taken by McRobie Studios next Thursday 22 September in the morning. There will be class and individual photos taken with the option of having family and/or sibling photos taken. Included in this newsletter is the McRobie
information form. It should be completed and returned to school if you would like a family/sibling photos taken. If you don’t wish your child to be photographed individually please let the office know.

Sports Results
Otago Championship Cross Country
Congratulations to Meihana, Cameron G and Tarryn who represented our school at the Otago Cross Country Championships on Friday.

Soccer
Last Thursday our school soccer team played George Street Normal School and won 3 goals to 1. Our goal scorers were Cameron G and Meihana. Well done to all the players on a great result!

PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday September 20th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Remember school banking day is Wednesday.

2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
September
15 Wide Horizons Trip R8
15 Vision and Hearing Testing 9am
16 Whole School Aquarium/Seashore Visit
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
21 Y2, 3, 4 Cricket 9am-12.30pm
21 Y5 Cricket 11am-12.30pm
22 School Photos
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
28 Y3/4 Fun Sports at the Edgar Centre 9am-12.30pm
30 Assembly 12pm: Led by R3; Items R3/R10

October
5 Wide Horizons trip
7 Final Day of T3
24 First Day of T4
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

Public Health Nurse Snippets
As our dental therapist Joan is at our school at present we have included these tips from the Public Health Nurse.

Tips for a Healthy Smile
Start brushing the baby teeth as soon as them come through the gums
Brush twice a day with a smear of fluoride toothpaste and a soft brush
Choose healthy tooth friendly snacks
Avoid giving soft drinks and sugary, sticky snacks
Lift the lip every month to check for signs of tooth decay

Enrol your child at a dental clinic and have regular dental check-ups

Lift the Lip to Check for Tooth Decay
Early identification helps prevent or stop the progression of tooth decay.
Twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste will help keep your child’s teeth healthy.
Chalky white spots or lines near the gums are signs of early decay. Seek dental care for advice and treatment to help stop these chalky areas turning into cavities.
Brown marks and cavities mean your child needs dental care now- to prevent toothache and infections.
Broken teeth and abscesses mean your child will have toothache. They need dental care now to prevent more pain and the infection spreading.

The Public Health Nurse for our school is Julie Buxton
Phone: 476 9853
Email: Julie.Buxton@southerndhb.govt.nz

Community News
Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: to be held on Thursday 22 September at 7pm at the NEV Bowling club. 4-6 people per team. $5 per person. $1 raffles, great prizes. Ph 473 9107 to register your team.

North East Valley Junior Cricket Registration: Saturday 17 September, 10am-12pm or Tuesday 20 September, 4-5:30 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. For further information please see our website: www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc

Interact with the Fortune Drama Classes: have scholarships available for next semester. For more information about the classes and scholarship
application process, please contact Fortune Box Office 477 8323.

Waitati School Fireworks Night: Friday 23 September from 4.30pm on. Koha entry. Music, food, entertainment, stalls, spectacular fireworks. Listen to More FM 97.4 for postponement.

Glenfalloch Spring Festival of Art: Glenfalloch Woodland Garden, 430Portobello Rd. Saturday: 1st Oct 10am – 4pm) Art Exhibition in the Homestead and Open Day at the Potters Cottage allowing visitors to try out the wheel. FREE. Sunday: 2nd Oct (12.30 till 4.30) Art in the Garden Programme of Guest Speakers. Entry $5 adults & children free. Enquiries to 476 1775 or glenda@ albatross.org.nz

Beginner Ballet Classes: Saturdays, $5 per class, discounts available, call Anita on 03 552 0176.

Magic Holiday Programmes: free for a full days care after max subsidy. * criteria & conditions apply. We have some of the cheapest rates in town for full activity holiday programmes. As little as $25 / child for three children families! We now operate 3 separate senior programmes for children aged 11-13 years of age. We have some amazing activities - Boat trip to Quarantine Island, Adventure Masters - Adventure Park at Western Hills, Cadbury World, Moana Pool and much more! Contact www.magicchildcare.co.nz 4250772.

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Swimming Timetable

2011-09-04T15:17:00.000-07:00

Swimming Timetable Term 3 2011

The swimming block will be taught by the JC Swim School. The swimming timetable is listed below. Swimming will commence on Monday 5 September for 8 school days until Wednesday 14 September.

Room Swimming Time
5 9.15-9.45am
3 9.45-10.15am
2 10.15-10.45am
8 10.45-11.15am
10 11.15-11.45am
11 11.45am-12.15pm

Children need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. If your child is unable to swim for any reason, please send a note to the classroom teacher. All children are expected to attend sessions, as swimming is part of the curriculum.

Parent help would be very much appreciated, particularly with the younger junior children to help with drying and dressing quickly afterwards in readiness for catching the bus. Offers of parent help can be made to your child’s teacher.

If the School Activity Donation has not been paid for the cost of the swimming block is $20 per child which includes the cost of pool hire and the bus. Please make payment at the School Office. Thank you.

John McKenzie
Principal

JILL CLARKE’S TIPS TO HELP SWIMMERS THROUGH THE WEEK
 If you are cold in the pool wear a cap. This assists in reducing heat loss and protects other swimmers and instructors from any health issues e.g. head lice;
 Wearing a woollen hat to and from the pool will also keep you warm;
 Goggles protect eyes from chlorine and allow the swimmer to see underwater;
 Limited numbers of goggles are available if you have forgotten your own, do not forget to return goggles you have borrowed;
 If the class requires flippers select your correct size prior to the lesson. Flippers can be found in the equipment cage at the far end of the pool;
 Bring your own flippers if you have them; they often fit better;
 As swimming is kinaesthetic boys progress faster in short leg swimmers;
 Wetsuits are fine;
 We love children BUT for best results please keep non-swimmers quiet so that the swimmers in the water can hear. This includes mums and dads;
 Children who have had diarrhoea in the week prior to the lesson should not go in the water.

Newsletter 31 August 2011

2011-08-30T19:00:00.000-07:00

31 August 2011 Term 3 Week 5 11/18

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

School Security
On Monday at about 6pm some young chaps, teenagers we think, climbed up onto the roof of the Junior Block. Who knows what their intention was! Anyway they scarpered before the police arrived and sadly for them, they left behind their cellphones and smokes and a backpack. These items are waiting at the police station to be claimed!

Our school has enjoyed a long period of respite from vandalism and theft. One reason for this is that locals, especially parents, keep a close eye on the place. We need this to continue!

Therefore, please make a point of keeping an eye out for mischief makers if you pass by or through the school out of school hours.

If you notice anything untoward, please call either the Police or First Security on 474 1248.

Congratulations
The senior classes performed with style and grace at the biennial Stars on Stage event. Thanks to the teachers for all the after hours sewing and special thanks to Jacqueline O’Brien who helped with one of the items. DVDs of all the performances can be ordered from the office. The cost is $20.

Assemblies
Holding the weekly assembly in the library is proving to be a challenge. We have decided to hold assembly fortnightly until the hall is available again. We will also trial a few different assembly venues and times: this Friday we will hold assembly at 12 midday and if it is fine it will be outdoors.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Ben who has started in R11. A warm welcome to his family to our school community.

Cup Cake Day
Thank you to all the children who supported the SPCA cup cake day today. $187.10 was raised.

Mathletics
Congratulations to Reuben, Charlie, Robbie and Blake who participated in the annual Mathletics competition at the Town Hall on Monday. There were 46 teams in the Y6 competition and their result was in the top quarter. A great result well done!! Thank you to Mrs Staynes who coached the team and transported them to and from the competition.

Smart Food Cold School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
Smart Food are now offering hot lunches on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost is $4. The choices are: - Chow Mein, Macaroni Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Road Patrol
patrol for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

School Swimming Block
A notice is included with this newsletter on the second swimming block which will be held over 8 days from Monday 5 September until Wednesday 14 September. Swimming will be taught by the JC Swim School.

Parking in Longworth Street
Please don’t park over residents driveways or on the yellow lines when dropping off or picking up children from school.

Advance Notice
The whole school is going to the Portobello Aquarium as part of their seashore curriculum study. The junior school will visit in the morning and the senior school in the afternoon. A notice with all the details will be sent home soon.

Cross Country
The senior children participated in the North Zone Cross Country at Balmacewen Intermediate School last Tuesday. Congratulations to Cameron Gascoyne, Tarryn Tree and Meihana Schooner who qualified to run in the Otago Championship to be held on 9 September.

2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
September
1 Polyfest 1.10pm Edgar Centre
2 Assembly 12pm: Led by R11; Items R2/R11
5-14 Swimming Block DNI Pool
8 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 Vision and Hearing Testing 9am
15 Wide Horizons Trip
16 Whole School Aquarium/Seashore Visit
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
22 School Photos
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
30 Assembly 12pm: Led by R3; Items R3/R10

October
5 Wide Horizons trip
7 Final Day of T3

PTA News
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Orders and money for tea towels need to be into the office by the end of Wednesday 31st August. The cost is $10 each.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday September 20th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Remember school banking day is Wednesday

Community News
Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: to be held on Thursday 22 September at 7pm at the NEV Bowling club. 4-6 people per team. $5 per person. $1 raffles, great prizes. Ph 473 9107 to register your team.

North East Valley Junior Cricket Registration: Saturday 17 September, 10am-12pm or Tuesday 20 September, 4-5:30 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. For further information please see our website: www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc

Quiz Invite – What do you know about broadcasting standards in New Zealand? If you would like to take part in a short quiz about broadcasting standards in New Zealand please visit www.bsaquiz.net.nz The quiz is fun and informative. It will test your knowledge of, and also let you know more about, broadcasting standards in New Zealand. The quiz is being run on behalf the Broadcasting Standards Authority.

NEV Normal School Banking is Proudly Sponsored by Credit Union South

NZCU SOUTH
26 Filleul Street
Dunedin 9059
Ph 03 4771473
www.nzcusouth.co.nz
email enquiries@nzcusouth.co.nz

Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

Application forms are available at the school office

Newsletter 22 August 2011

2011-08-21T20:18:00.000-07:00

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22 August 2011

School Travel Plan Workshop
On Monday 29 August at 5pm a parent workshop is being held in the staffroom to outline our school’s safe travel plan. This plan has been developed by the DCC, Sport Otago and the Police in consultation with school staff and families to provide a safe and healthy way for children to get to and from school. In addition issues relating to parking and the lack of a footpath in Longworth Street next to the school boundary will be raised. All are welcome to attend.

Assembly
Assembly will now be held fortnightly. There will be no assembly this week.

Pet Food Donations
The Active Time Club which meets on a Thursday after school is going to visit the SPCA this week. They would like to take along donations of pet food for the animals there. If you are able to donate some pet food please leave it at the office by Thursday morning. Thank you.

Clothing Needed
One of our school families requires clothing that will fit a small 9 year old girl who they are fostering. If you are able to help please leave the clothing at the office. Thank you.

Smart Food Hot Lunches - Tuesdays
Smart Food hot lunches are available on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost is $4. The choices are: - Chow Mein, Macaroni Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese and Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

The Monday and Thursday cold lunches will continue to be available.

Scholastic Book Club
Issue 5 orders with money need to be into the office by this Friday. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Upcoming Events
August
22 BOT Meeting 6pm
23 North Zone Cross Country Y5 & Y6
23 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
25 Rainbow Class
25 Stars on Stage Performance - Regent Theatre
29 Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Performance
29 Parents Travel Plan Workshop 5pm

PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!

Tea Towel Fundraiser
Extra tea towel orders need to be into the office by Tuesday 31 August. The cost is $10 per tea towel

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held tomorrow Tuesday 23 August at 3.15pm.

Newsletter 17 August 2011

2011-08-21T20:01:00.000-07:00

17 August 2011 Term 3 Week 3 11/17

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Snow Day
I sympathise with parents whose plans had to be amended yesterday after conflicting messages were broadcast about school closures. At 6.30pm Radio Dunedin reported primary schools would open at 10am. Later that was changed and the radio station report stated schools were closed for the day. For many families that change would have meant reorganising the whole day to accommodate child care for the day.

Late starts and closures for Dunedin primary and intermediate account, current and forecast conditions; whether children can get to school safely; whether staff can get to school safely. They take advice from a number of sources in the city.

Monday was a no-brainer. Tuesday was different and the call to close schools was not as easily defended.

I have polled our school staff and only 2 classroom teachers would have been able to safely get to school by 10am yesterday. So in hindsight it was the correct call for our school.

Parent Workshop
On Monday 29 August a parent workshop will be held in the school staffroom to outline our school’s safe travel plan. This plan has been developed by the DCC, Sport Otago and the Police in consultation with families to provide a safe and healthy way for children to get to and from school. All are welcome to attend.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Max who has started in R11, and Connor who has started in R5. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.

Book Character Day
This Friday 19 August is Book Character day in support of Library Week. Children should dress as their favourite book character and bring the story book too. There will be a parade at 11am. Prizes will be awarded for the most imaginative home made costumes. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food Cold School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
Smart Food are now offering hot lunches on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost is $4. The choices are: -
Chow Mein
Macaroni Cheese
Spaghetti Bolognese
Shepherds Pie
Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision help with road patrol for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the library this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R10 with items by Rooms 3 and 10.

School Swimming Block
Advance Notice; the second school swimming block for this year will be held over 8 days from Monday 5 September until Wednesday 14 September.

Dental Therapist
Joan Ferguson, the school dental therapist is now on site at the dental clinic. Joan’s contact number is 027 284 9932.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 5 need to be in by next Friday 26 August.

Stars on Stage
Only a week until the senior classes perform at the Regent Theatre as part of Stars on Stage. Their performance is titled “What’s the weather like Jim?”
(From Auckland to Invercargill you can follow the weather with Kim and Jim). Our performance night is Thursday 25 August at the Regent Theatre.

Tickets are still available from the Regent Theatre. The cheapest way is purchase tickets is by going in person to the Regent. It is not necessary to buy a ticket for the child who is performing.

Further details will be sent home concerning the rehearsal and arrangements for the night of the performance.

2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
August
19 Book Character Day
22 BOT Meeting 6pm
23 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
25 Rainbow Class
25 Stars on Stage - Regent Theatre
29 Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Performance
31 Wide Horizons trip R5

September
5-14 Swimming Block DNI Pool
6 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
8 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 School Photos
15 Wide Horizons Trip R8
22 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

October
4 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
5 Wide Horizons trip R10
7 Final Day of T3

PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!

Tea Towel Fundraiser
The tea towels have now arrived and don’t they look great! Due to popular demand we have decided to put through another order for all those that missed out the first time and for anyone who would like to buy
additional towels. If you would like to place an order you will need to put your child’s name, room number and contact phone number onto a piece of paper, along with the number of towels you would like to order and the total cost. Tea towels cost $10 each. Orders and money need to be into the office by Tuesday 31st August.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday August 23rd at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend.

Community News
Shampoo with Nit-Enz Certified Organic shampoo twice a week, normal conditioner afterwards, and you won't have to worry about head lice again! $15.35 NIT-ENZ Certified Organic Shampoo 225ml (will last approx a school term when used as directed)! $10.20 NIT-ENZ Head Lice Repellent Hair Gel 200ml or Hair Spray 165ml to help keep them away! Nit-Enz is NOW available from Dunedin Pak n Save or for further details visit www.nit-enz.com.

Dunedin Junior Rugby Disco: Open to All Children Friday 26th August 2011 Entry $2 per Child. 4-8 Year Olds 5:30pm-7:30pm. 9-13 Year Olds 7:30pm-9:30pm DJ Black Pearl.

Dunedin Public Library Free Family Day: Storylines Festival: Saturday 20 August 11am-4pm. A whole day of free family fun! Meet your favourite NZ authors and illustrators, get your face painted, listen to storytellers and debates, enter competitions and take part in heaps of awesome activities! Pick up a
programme from your
local library!

Snow/Wintry Conditions
The main reason for school closure or late starts is the condition of the roads and the safety issue of travelling on them. While many children could walk to school it is not often the case for teachers if they do not live near by. The decision for school closure is made by a group of school principals who live in the hill suburbs. A 10am start will be made in consultation with the local police or taxis.

On especially wintery mornings check the 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.

Newsletter 2 August 2011

2011-08-01T20:06:00.000-07:00

2 August 2011 Term 23 Week 1 11/16

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcome back to the third term; a special welcome to new and returning children and their families.

Our family spent some of our holiday in Auckland. My wife was on business there. I was able to spend some time with my eldest daughter and her two wee ones. Auckland is so crowded these days and the motorway is madly fast with cars and trucks hurtling along at crazy speed; the main streets and roads are a nightmare of congestion.

We went to the war memorial museum with the children—it was like the motorway: too busy, too noisy and too fast.

Returning to Dunedin was a relief—slower traffic, less frenetic pedestrians, quieter shops. I know where I’d rather be!

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Oriana who has started in R11, and Kayla who has started in R3. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.

Activity Donation and Sports Fees
Included with this newsletter is an activity donation summary which gives the outstanding balance. We are happy to receive this amount in full, termly or weekly. If you wish to pay by internet transfer, the school account number is 03 1726 0055515 00, stating your child’s name as a reference. Thank you. There are also a number of netball and miniball fees outstanding. Please make payment as soon as
possible.

Computers in Homes
Places are available for the August intake. Register your interest at the school office. There is a meeting this Saturday at 9.30am at the school and classes will commence soon after.

Smart Food Cold School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. The current menu is included with the newsletter. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches - New
Smart Food are now offering hot lunches on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost is $4. The choices are: -
Chow Mein
Macaroni Cheese
Spaghetti Bolognese
Shepherds Pie
Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Road Patrol
We will need some adult supervision help with road patrol this term for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Pine Hill Parents: Ride Needed
A ride is needed to and from Hislop Street for a NEVN child. Mum will help with petrol money. If you can help please ring Narissa on 021 816920.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the library this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R8 with items by Rooms 5 and 8.

Sport
The Y3 & 4 netball competition has finished but the Y5 & 6 netball will continue this term.

Stars on Stage
The senior classes are busy rehearsing for their Stars on Stage performance “What’s the weather like Jim?”(From Auckland to Invercargill you can follow the weather with Kim and Jim). Our performance night is Thursday 25 August at the Regent Theatre.

Tickets go on sale on Monday 8 August at Ticketek and are also available online at www.ticketek.co.nz. Tickets are $15 per adult and $7 per child. A small booking fee applies to both methods of purchasing.

Please book early to ensure you are able to get tickets. It is not necessary to buy a ticket for the child who is performing.

Further details will be sent home concerning the rehearsal and arrangements for the night of the performance.

2011 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
August
3 Wide Horizon trip R3
9 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
10 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
11 Rainbow Class
15 Mathletics
15 BOT Meeting 6pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R2
19 Book Character Day
25 Rainbow Class
25 Stars on Stage - Regent Theatre
29 Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre Performance
31 Wide Horizons trip R5

September
6 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
8 Rainbow Class
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 School Photos
15 Wide Horizons Trip R8
22 Rainbow Class

October
4 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
5 Wide Horizons trip R10
7 Final Day of T3

PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!

Tea Towel Fundraiser
We raised $469 from this fundraiser – what a great effort! Orders will be handed out this week.

Jaffa Race Sausage Sizzle
We had a very busy morning last Friday and it was really good to see so many families from the school coming down to enjoy the morning and get a yummy sausage. We even got out the road patrol equipment and provided some safe crossing for those that walked to the event. Thank you to all of our helpers.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday August 9th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Community News
Catholic Social Services: Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses:
Day & Evening courses. Game On-dads/Seasons for Growth. Register now for 0-6 years/6-12 years/Teenage. 6 sessions; cost negotiable. Ph 4773403. sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz

DCC Possum Poisoning Operation:
Will be carried out in the following reserves: Mt Cargill/Bethunes Gully, signal Hill, Stevensons Bush, Upper Chingford Park from July through to June 2012. Bait stations and traps will be laid. Please keep dogs on a lead. Warning signs will be placed at entrances to these areas.

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Dunedin 9059
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Newsletter 12 July 2011

2011-07-11T19:50:00.000-07:00

12 July 2011 Term 2 Week 11 11/15

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Computers in Homes
Congratulations to those parents who have worked away all term developing their computer skills. Those who have completed the course will graduate this Friday. They will be presented their graduation certificates by MP Clare Curran in the school library at 2pm before assembly. They will also be presented with their very own computer.

Places are available for the August intake. Register your interest at the school office.

Parents of Y1 Children Meeting
Parents of the new entrant children have been meeting for coffee this term. The final meeting is this Friday in the staffroom at 1.30pm. Other parents are most welcome to attend.

On behalf of the staff I wish our school families a restful and staff holiday.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Nanaia who has started in R11. A warm welcome to Nanaia and her family to our school community.

Life Education Trust
Last week we had a visit from Harold the giraffe and Jacqui Allison from the Otago Life Education Trust. Each class visited Harold’s trailer and Jacqui talked to them about nutrition and healthy eating.

Activity Donation and Sports Fees
Please ensure that payment is made by the end of this week for any outstanding activity donations (up to the end of T2) and for any outstanding netball and miniball fees. Please contact the office if you are unsure of the balance. Thank you

Smart Food Cold School LunchesSmart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches - New
Smart Food are now offering hot lunches on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost is $4. The choices are: -
Chow Mein
Macaroni Cheese
Spaghetti Bolognese
Shepherds Pie
Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Sports Results
Soccer
Our school soccer team played Liberton Christian School last Thursday and won after a close game by 2 goals to 1. Cameron G scored both goals. Well done to all the players. Thanks to Mr Andrew for organising the team.

Netball
The Y3 & 4 team lost 2 goals to 4 against Rotary Park. That was the last game of the competition for this team. They have made excellent progress in learning how to play the game of netball. Many thanks to parents who helped with transport and to Sacha who coached the team.

The Y5 & 6 team lost by 2 goals to 10 against Maori Hill.

Miniball
The miniball team lost16 to 46 goals against St Joseph’s Cathedral.

Sporting and Cultural Success
Congratulations to Caitlin O’Brien who placed first individually and first overall in the Level 1 section of the Rhythmic Gymnastic Otago Championships for Otago and Southland. Caitlin also achieved first place in the 8-10 years section of the Otago Art Society Youth Awards. Well done Caitlin - outstanding achievements.

Road Patrol
We will need some adult supervision help with road patrol next term for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

School Holidays
Please be vigilant over the school holidays if you are around the school area and notice any suspicious behaviour. Contact the Police or ring Chubb Security ph 479 6367.

2011 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
July
15 Assembly 2.30pm: Led by R2: Items by R5
15 Final Day of Term 2

August
1 First day of T3
3 Wide Horizon trip
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!

PTA News
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Thank you to all those that placed orders – we have had a great response. Tea towels will be delivered at the beginning of next term.

Jaffa Race Sausage Sizzle
The PTA will be putting on another sausage sizzle for the Jaffa Race this year. Race day is Friday July 29th 11am – 1pm. We will also be providing car parking in the school grounds for a small fee. Tell your friends and come along and enjoy this great day!

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday August 9th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Snow/Wintry Conditions
The main reason for school closure or late starts is the condition of the roads and the safety issue of travelling on them. While many children could walk to school it is not often the case for teachers if they do not live near by. The decision for school closure is made by a group of school principals who live in the hill suburbs. A 10am start will be made in consultation with the local police or taxis.

On especially wintery mornings check the 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.

Community News
Catholic Social Services: Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses:
Day & Evening courses. Game On-dads/Seasons for Growth. Register now for 0-6 years/6-12 years/Teenage. 6 sessions; cost negotiable. Ph 4773403. sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz

OUCA After School/ Holiday OSCAR Programme: CYF approved, WINZ subsidies available. Run from Nga Maara Hall, Sacred Heart School. Free taxi pick-up arranged from NEV Normal School to the Programme. Cost per hour $7.30. Booking options 1.5hr/2.5hrs. Information flyers and booking forms available from the school office. Bookings: OUCA office 4776098 ouca@xtra.co.nz

NEV Normal School Banking is Proudly Sponsored by Credit Union South

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Dunedin 9059
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www.nzcusouth.co.nz
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Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

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Newsletter 5 July 2011

2011-07-07T19:39:00.000-07:00

5 July 2011 Term 2 Week 10 11/14

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Charter Development
The Trustees have been working on re-writing the school charter for the last wee while. This work is now complete and the charter was presented to the Ministry of Education local manager last week. Copies of the charter are available at the school.

Education Review Office Visit
ERO have sent us a copy of the ‘unconfirmed report’ following their recent review. The Board have an opportunity to correct any errors of fact contained therein before the report is finalised. Some excerpts follow: -
“A key feature of this school is its immersion in the local community.”
“The school is seen as belonging to and working with the local community.”
“Students benefit from the strong links that the school has with the local College of Education and Ministry of Education.”
“Having a second “teacher” in the room makes it easier for students to learn in smaller groups and receive individual attention.”
“The school has a warm and supportive culture”.
"The school’s 2010 achievement data shows that the majority of students are achieving at or above National Standards expectations in numeracy and the school’s expectations for reading and writing. Those students who are not achieving as well as expected are closely monitored and receive extra support through specific programmes.”

Welcome to Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten
The Jonathan Rhodes children are relocating to our school hall in the next week or so as their kindergarten is to be rebuilt. They will occupy the hall till the end of the year. We are very happy to accommodate our colleagues and the children from Jonathan Rhodes - the school has had a close and special relationship with the kindy for many years.

School Car Park
We will suggest to the parents of the kindergarten that they drop off and collect their children from our car park in front of the community buildings. Therefore we are hoping our school parents will avoid using the school car park during kindy drop-off and pick up times.

Chicken Pox
This highly contagious disease is making its mark across Dunedin. NEV Normal is no exception. If your child contacts chicken pox it is recommended you keep your child away from school until 5 days from the day the spots first appear.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Lola who has started in R11. A warm welcome to Lola and her family to our school community.

Extra Spelling Quiz
Congratulations to our 3 teams, Ani, Celeste and Finn; Reuben, Haziq and Lydia; and Kaci, Meihana and Jazmin who performed with credit last week at the spelling quiz .

Warm Clothing
Please ensure that your child is dressed warmly on these cold winter days. Children should wear a jacket, hat and gloves to and from school. We have noticed lately some children wearing very light clothing, and shoes with no socks. Correspondingly there have been a number of children absent with coughs and colds recently.

Scholastic Book ClubOrders for Issue 4 with money need to be into the office by this Wednesday 6 July. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Orders for the Winter Sale edition need to be in by Friday 8 July.

Smart Food Cold School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches - New
Smart Food are now offering hot lunches on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost is $4. The choices are: -
Chow Mein
Macaroni Cheese
Spaghetti Bolognese
Shepherds Pie
Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Sports Results
Soccer
Our school soccer team played Pine Hill at Pine Hill school last Thursday and had a good win - 5 goals to nil. Goals were scored by Tarryn, Cameron G, Matai, and Meihana (2). Well done to all the players.

Netball
The Y3 & 4 team has had a good win against Tainui by 4 goals to 1 on 20/6. Well done.
The Y5 & 6 team have had 2 good wins recently.

Miniball
Congratulations to the miniball team who won 42 goals to 32 against Columba Blue. The whole team where ‘Players of the Day’.

Sporting Success
Congratulation to Cameron Gascoyne who will receive special coaching by the Otago Volts cricket team and will act as 13th man during their games.

Frosty Morning
In the morning the frost glitters and sparkles. The grass is white and the roads are frozen. Tyres make tracks on the road. Slippery walkways are everywhere. Trails of footprints glowing on the ground. Trees frozen in the sky.

By Austin R3

2011 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
July
5 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
6-8 Life Education Trust all classes
7 R5 Ukulele Kids’ Jam
8 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R3: Items by Rs 2/11
15 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R2: Items by Rs 5/8
15 Final Day of Term 2

PTA News
School Banking Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!

Tea Towel Fundraiser
Order forms with money need to be into the office by Tuesday 12th July. There are spare order forms in the office if needed

Jaffa Race Sausage Sizzle
The PTA will be putting on another sausage sizzle for the Jaffa Race this year. Race day is Friday July 29th 11am – 1pm. We will also be providing car parking in the school grounds for a small fee. Come along and enjoy this great day!

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held today Tuesday July 5th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Community News
Number Works Fun With Maths - Holiday Course: Take this opportunity to boost your child’s confidence and mathematics skills. Monday 25th –Friday 29h July, daily from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Ten hours of intensive tuition on individualized programmes PLUS a free assessment and introductory lesson. Phone 474 1104 to book a place.

Leslie Rugby Junior Holiday Coaching Clinic Thursday 28 July; 8.45am - 3.30pm. Register: www.leslierugby.co.nz “Coaching Clinics” or Ph: 0800 4 537543.

Ice Skating Friday 8 July from 5.15pm at the Dunedin Ice $8.50 per person including skate hire. Sausage sizzle and drinks for sale. Tickets available at the Sacred Heart School office.

The Rugby World Cup Road Show: Thursday 7th of July in the Octagon 6.30-9am. Entertainment, food and activities for children, and an opportunity for fans to be photographed with the official Rugby World Cup trophy. Kids come dressed up as another team playing in the Rugby World Cup (not the All Blacks). Spot prizes to be won.

Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: 8am to 6pm, part & full time positions available. OSCAR approved for WINZ subsidies. Enquire today ph 4776762 or email dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz

NEV Normal School Banking is Proudly Sponsored by Credit Union South

NZCU SOUTH
26 Filleul Street
Dunedin 9059
Ph 03 4771473
www.nzcusouth.co.nz
email enquiries@nzcusouth.co.nz

Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

Application forms are available at the school office

Newsletter 20 June 2011

2011-06-20T14:48:00.000-07:00

20 June 2011 Term 2 Week 8 11/13
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Swimming Results
The Board of Trustees were pleased to review the results of the recent 8 day swimming block at its last meeting. The results are published in this newsletter. At that meeting, the Board endorsed the importance of the swimming programme and reaffirmed its commitment to ensure it continues. The Board thank the PTA for organising funding which subsidises the programme, the volunteer parents who support the teachers and Jill Clarke and her team for their enthusiasm to increase our children’s skills.

Recent ODT Coverage of “Small Schools”
Some of you will have read an article about roll numbers in Dunedin schools. A south Dunedin principal, Gary Tenbeth, called for further reviews of small schools in Dunedin. He argues that bigger schools are better resourced; they can field better sports teams etc. Mr Tenbeth has obviously not visited our school. I can assure our community that I have made my feelings known to Mr Tenbeth as have many of my colleagues.

We are a very well resourced school, our achievement results are enviable; our sports teams enjoy success on a regular basis (did we not thrash a larger local school only last week?!!). The point is that we are the school which serves North East Valley proudly and to a high standard; the school has done so for 160 years and will continue to do so for many years to come.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Anahera and Ella who have started in R11 and Tayla who has started in R2. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.

Junior School Production
Congratulations to all our star performers from R11, R10 and R 8 who participated in the junior school show, “Willbee the Bumblebee”, last Thursday. It was a great performance enjoyed by families and friends and by the children at the local preschools.

Thanks go to Mrs Will, Mrs Sintmaartensdijk and Mr Andrew for their hard work preparing the children. Thanks also to the college teachers who assisted, to the parents who helped with the costumes and to Mrs O’Brien - the wonderful pianist.

Rainbow Class
The final transition to school class for 4 year olds for T2 is being held this Thursday 23 June in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 4 have been sent home today. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 6 July. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra
sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Smart Food Hot Lunches - New
Smart Food are now offering hot lunches on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost is $4. The choices are: -
Chow Mein
Macaroni Cheese
Spaghetti Bolognese
Shepherds Pie
Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

School Motto
Congratulations to Lucas Reid and the Andrew family who won first ($15) and second ($10) prize in the Board of Trustees school motto competition.

Sports Results
Soccer
Congratulations to the school soccer team who defeated George Street Normal School 5 goals to nil. Goals were scored by Blake (1), Cameron G (2) and Robbie (2). Well done to all the players!

Netball
The Y5/6 team played George Street Normal School and defeated them 11 goals to 9.

The team also competed in a tournament at the Edgar Centre. They played 3 games, won 2 and lost the third by 1 goal. Well done!!

The Y3/4 team have had mixed success but they are enjoying their netball and are getting to know the positions on the court. Player of the day was Matthew Bruce last week. Thanks to Sacha for coaching this team.

Miniball
The miniball team played in a tournament at the Edgar Centre last Thursday. They lost all 3 games but enjoyed the experience. Thanks to parents for assisting with the transport and to Julie for coaching the team.

2011 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
June
23 Rainbow Class R11: 1.15-2.45pm
24 Elgregro Show 1.50-2.30pm
24 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R5: Items by Rs 3/10

July
1 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R3: Items by Rs 2/11
5 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
6-8 Life Education Trust all classes
8 R5 Ukulele Kids’ Jam
8 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R2: Items by Rs 5/8
15 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R8: Items by Rs 3/10
15 Final Day of Term 2

PTA News
School Banking
Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!

Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
There are still some orders that need to be collected from the office. Thank you to all those families who placed orders.

Tea Towel Fundraiser
Order forms have been sent home today, so that you can place your orders for this exciting fundraiser.

Game Stencils
Thank you to Mr Harvey who has done a great job painting the game stencils onto the asphalted playing area in front of the senior block. They look great!

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday July 5th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

NEV Normal School Banking is Proudly Sponsored by Credit Union South

NZCU SOUTH
26 Filleul Street
Dunedin 9059
Ph 03 4771473
www.nzcusouth.co.nz
email enquiries@nzcusouth.co.nz

Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

Application forms are available at the school office

Newsletter 7 June 2011

2011-06-06T20:02:00.000-07:00

7 June 2011 Term 2 Week 6 11/12

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Education Review Office
The school had its triennial review last week - our last review was four years ago.

The review went extremely well. The reviewers told the Board members: -
the children are getting a good deal;
the children have an enthusiasm for learning;
the professionalism of the teachers is evident;
teachers make really good use of achievement data;
the children are cared for, valued and supported;
children are achieving at or above expectation.

The reviewers highlighted: -
effective leadership - reflective and collaborative;
the Board’s considered approach to decision-making;
the community feel of the school;
the ‘open-door’ policy and the ‘openness’ and welcoming nature of the school;
College of Education students are beneficial to the children;
the quality of relationships between teachers and pupils.

The list goes on! The only issue they want the Board to address is setting of targets against the National Standards.

Well done to all!

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Olivia who has started in R11. A warm welcome to her family to our school community.

Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 year olds is being held this Thursday 9 June in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Sports Results
Soccer
Congratulations to the school soccer team who defeated George Street Normal 5 goals to 3 last Thursday in a game played at lunch time. Goals were scored by Cameron G, Robbie and Connor.

Junior School Production
The junior school show, “Willbee the Bumblebee”, will be performed on Thursday 16 June starting at 6.30pm in the NEV Baptist Church Hall.

Polar Fleece Wanted
Polar fleece is needed as the senior school children are making mittens soon. Please leave with Mrs Hesson or the office. Thank you.

PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
All order forms and money need to be into the office by tomorrow, Wednesday.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday June 14th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend.

2011 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
June
9 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
10 Reading Rocks Performance 11.30am-12.30pm
10 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R10: Items Rs 2/11
12 Te Reo Hui Staffroom 1-5pm
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Junior School Show 5.30-7.30pm
17 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R11: Items Rs 5/8
23 Rainbow Class R11: 1.15-2.45pm
24 Elgregro Show 1.50-2.30pm
24 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R5: Items by Rs 3/10

Matariki Celebration

Nau mai, haere mai!

Haere mai ki te whakanui te tau hou Māori.
You are invited to a Matariki celebration.

Te reo Māori for the adults
Fun te reo Māori based activities for the tamariki
Whakawhanaungatanga/making connections
Waiata/songs
Potluck kai

Āhea/when: Rā-tapu 12 Pipiri/Sunday 12 June
Te wā/time: 1-5pm
Te wāhi/place: NEV school staff room

Please bring food to share

Community News
Nit-Enz is so easy & half the price of other natural head lice products! $15.35 NIT-ENZ Certified Organic Shampoo 225ml (will last approx a school term when used as directed)!$10.20 NIT-ENZ Head Lice Repellent Hair Gel 200ml or Hair Spray 165ml to help keep them away! Use as a normal shampoo twice a week, normal conditioner afterwards, and you won't have to worry about head lice again! Nit-Enz is NOW available from Dunedin Pak n Save or for further details visit www.nit-enz.com.

Celebrate Matariki: Drive in Movie ‘Legend of the Guardians The Owls of Ga’hoole’. Friday 10 June at Victoria Park, St Clair (against the ice skating rink). 7pm start. $10 per car. Contact Amiria 488 4722 or 0274223075, or email amiria@otepoti.school.nz

A Hangi has been arranged in conjunction with the drive-in movie. Tickets are available now for $7.50 The hangi can be picked up on 10th of June at Victoria Park at 6pm. You do not have to attend the movie to
purchase a hangi.

Matariki Glitter Disco: Saturday 11 June 6pm for primary school children years 1-8, at Te Hou Ora, 78 Carroll Street. Cost: gold coin donation. Contact 488 4722 for more details.

Newsletter 31 May 2011

2011-05-30T19:12:00.000-07:00

Newsletter 31 May 2011

Maths Information Evening
Tomorrow, Wednesday 1 June a Maths information evening is being held at 5.30pm. The evening will be facilitated by Viv Thompson who is the University of Otago College of Education mathematics adviser. Come along and find out how you can help your child develop his/her maths skills. Please note that the venue will be the school hall (not the NEV Baptist Church as previously advised). Bring along fish and chips or some other kai, children welcome.

Whanau Hui: tomorrow, Wednesday 1 June to be held in the school staffroom at 4.30pm to plan for the Te Reo me ona Tikanga hui which will be held later this month. All are welcome to attend.

Wide Horizons:
Innes McColl has broken his wrist and will be unable to drive for some time. As a result the Wide Horizon trips will be cancelled this term. We wish Innes a speedy recovery.

The Gruffalo Junior classes will be attending this performance on Friday. Please remember to pay $4 towards the cost of the tickets by Friday. Thank you.

Up coming Events
June
1 Fish and Chips and Mathematics Evening
3 “The Gruffalo” Show 12-1.30pm Junior classes
3 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R8: Items Rs 3/10
9 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
10 Reading Rocks Performance 11.30am-12.30pm
10 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R10: Items Rs 2/11
12 Te Reo Hui Baptist Church Hall 1-5pm
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Junior School Show 5.30-7.30pm
17 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R11: Items Rs 5/8
23 Rainbow Class R11: 1.15-2.45pm
24 Elgregro Show 1.50-2.30pm
24 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R5: Items by Rs 3/10

PTA Fruit and Veg Fundraiser
Due to the fact that Peirce’s Orchard have sold out of Winter Nellis Pears, we will no longer be able to offer these on this year’s Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser. Sorry for any inconvenience. Order forms and money need to be into the office by Tuesday June 7th.

John McKenzie
Principal

Newsletter 24 May 2011

2011-05-23T19:52:00.000-07:00

24 May 2011 Term 2 Week 4 11/11

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Condolences
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Stevenson family who are grieving the death of their 16 year old son, Liam who was killed in a car accident last Thursday. Liam’s brothers Nathan and Kyle attended NEV Normal and his youngest brother, Troy is in Mrs Will’s class. Expressions of sympathy and donations or parcels can be made directly to Justin and Leanne at 15 Paris Street or via the school office.

Computers in Homes
There are a few spots left on the Computers in Homes course so let Mrs Lindsay know if you are interested.

Upcoming Workshops
Maths information evening - come along and find out how you can help your child develop his/her maths skills next Wednesday 1 June at the NEV Baptist hall from 5.30pm. Bring fish and chips or some other kai, children welcome.

Hui for school families - all welcome. The ‘whanau’ of the school, those interested in promoting Te Reo me ona Tikanga, invite all school families to a Te Reo hui at the NEV Baptist Church hall on Sunday June 12 from 1-5pm. Listen to Te Reo lessons in a laid back and non threathening environment, learn some waiata, bring some kai!

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Liam and Finn who have started in R11. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 3 have been sent home today. Order with money need to be into the office by next Wednesday 1 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 year olds is being held this Thursday 26 May in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R2 with items by Rooms 5 & 8.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra
sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Parking around the School
There have been a number of complaints recently about parking and picking up especially in Longworth Street. Please do not park on the yellow lines at the entrance to school and obstruct other cars trying to turn there. Child have recently been taught road safety so please set a good example to your child by parking safety in the correct areas. Thank you.

Volunteers Needed HPP Programme
HPP (He awhiawhi tamariki ki to panui pukapuka, which translates as ‘helping children embrace reading books’) is an oral language programme in which adult volunteer tutors read to children three days a week for a ten week period.

In order for this programme to be successful we need the help of volunteers from the community to act as tutors. Tutors need to be able to commit to a ten week block of time, spending 3 half hour sessions with a child per week. There will be training
provided for anyone interested in becoming a tutor. If you are interested please contact Fiona Will at school. Thank you.

Sports results
Netball
Last week the silver Y3 and Y4 team had a nil all draw and the gold team Y5 & Y6 won 14 goals to 12 in a very exciting game. Yesterday the silver team lost 5 goals to 12. Well done to all the players.

Miniball
The lightning team played last Thursday and lost their game. Good luck for this week.

Junior School Production
The junior school show, “Willbee the Bumblebee”, will be performed on Thursday 16 June starting at 6.30pm in the NEV Baptist Church Hall.

2011 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
May
25 Wide Horizons Trip
26 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
27 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R2: Items Rs 5/8

June
1 Wide Horizons Trip
1 Fish and Chips and Mathematics Evening
3 “The Gruffalo” Show 12-1.30pm Junior classes
4 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R8: Items Rs 3/10
9 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
10 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R10: Items Rs 2/11
12 Te Reo Hui Baptist Church Hall 1-5pm
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
15 Wide Horizons Trip
16 Junior School Show 5.30-7.30pm
17 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R11: Items Rs 5/8
23 Rainbow Class R11: 1.15-2.45pm
24 Elgregro Show 1.50-2.30pm
24 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R5: Items by Rs 3/10
29 Wide Horizons Trip

PTA News
School Banking
If you haven’t filled in an application form and would still like to do so; there are spare forms in the office that you can fill out and either drop into the banking box in the office, or take into NZCU South. Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY!

Swimming Grant
We would like to thank the Bendigo Valley Sports & Charity Foundation for approving a grant of $2,000 to help cover the costs of Term 2’s swimming block.

Bean Bags for Room 11
Approval was given for Room 11 to buy two new bean bags for their reading corner.

Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
By now all families should have received order forms for apples, pears and pumpkins; supplied by Peirce’s Orchard. If you haven’t got an order form yet, or, would like another one; there are spare forms in the office. $3 from the sale of each bag goes to the school. Order forms and money need to be into the office by Tuesday June 7th.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday June 14th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend.

Community News
Free to a good home: Grey cockatiel approx 10 years old, with cage and food. Txt Leeann 027 7568933.

Militaires Marching Club: are currently looking for members aged 5 to 16 years old to join our established club for the 2011/12 season. No
experience is necessary, and there are teams available to suit the different age groups. Uniforms are supplied free of charge. Teams are based at the Edgar Centre. The competitive season runs from October to March (with a 7 week Christmas break). Further details can be found on the website www.sportsground.co.nz/onyxmilitaires, by contacting Shona at 4530964, or via email at onyxmilitaires@xtra.co.nz

Girl Guide Biscuits still available: Plain $3 or chocolate $3.50 or chocolate minis $3.50. Stock up till next year. See/phone Sacha 473 9194 to get some.
Caregivers Wanted: Anglican Family Care needs caregivers to provide short term and
respite care for children and young people 0-16 years who for a variety of reasons need time out from their home situations. Training and support are provided. Remuneration by way of a board payment. Contact Ginnie Ravell on 477 0801.

Head Lice
There has been several incidents of head lice reported recently. Please check your child’s hair and treat if necessary. If you require information on head lice ask your chemist, the public health nurse or ask for a pamphlet from the school office.

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.

Newsletter 10 May 2011

2011-05-09T21:11:00.000-07:00

10 May 2011 Term 2 Week 2 11/10

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Computers in Home Opportunity
Attached to this newsletter you will find information about the Computers in Homes initiative. 28 families in the Valley who do not have a computer at home can apply to be part of this scheme. If accepted, you get 20 hours of training and when you graduate your family is presented with a computer. There is an entry fee of $50.00. Applications must be in as soon as possible as the training starts later this month.

This is a great scheme so get your application into the school office.

Salvation Army Appeal
The Sallies have been running their annual appeal lately. Parents may not know that the local Salvation Army pastor, Nolan Hill, and his team work with many of the school families. They are great to work with - no fuss and no hassle, they just get in and do stuff for people in need.

For the last 2 years they have run an activity club for some of our children out of the school hall; they provide transport help to some children; they
organise buddies for others.

Therefore I urge parents to consider making a donation to their annual appeal - money can be left at the office.

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Michael and Nehana who have started in R11. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.

T2 Swimming Block
Swimming continues this week until Thursday 12 May. Thank you to all those parents and caregivers who have assisted with helping the children to get changed.

School Activities
The cost for many of our school activities is funded by the school activity donation. A statement has been sent home with this newsletter if your child’s activity donation has not paid for T2 at least. Please make payment at the office. A receipt will be issued which can be used to claim back some tax through Inland Revenue.

Whanau Hui
There will be a whanau hui to review the Bi-lingual unit next Monday 16 May at 5pm
in the staffroom. All are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra
sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 year olds is being held this Thursday 12 May in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10.

Change of Date
The fish and chips/maths evening has been changed to Wednesday 1 June as the mathematics facilitator was not available. Furth details will follow.

Volunteers Needed HPP Programme
HPP (He awhiawhi tamariki ki to panui pukapuka, which translates as ‘helping children embrace reading books’) is an oral language programme in which adult volunteer tutors read to children three days a week for a ten week period.

In order for this programme to be successful we need the help of volunteers from the community to act as tutors. Tutors need to be able to commit to a ten week block of time, spending 3 half hour sessions with a child per week. There will be training
provided for anyone interested in becoming a tutor. If you are interested please contact Fiona Will at school. Thank you.

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.

2011 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 December

Dates to Note
May
9-12 Swimming Block at DNI Pool
10 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
12 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
13 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R5: Items by Rs 3/10
16 Whanau Hui Meeting re Bilingual Unit 5pm
16 BOT Meeting 6pm
20 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R3: Items by Rs 2/11
24 Vision and Hearing Testing 9am-12pm
25 Wide Horizons Trip
26Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
27 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R2: Items Rs 5/8

June
1 Wide Horizons Trip
1 Fish and Chips and Mathematics Evening
3 “The Gruffalo” Show 12-2.30pm Junior classes
4 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R8: Items Rs 3/10
9 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
10 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R10: Items Rs 2/11
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
15 Wide Horizons Trip
15 Junior School Show 5.30-7.30pm
17 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R11: Items Rs 5/8
23 Rainbow Class R11: 1.15-2.45pm
24 Elgregro Show 1.50-2.30pm
24 Assembly 2.20pm: Led by R5: Items by Rs 3/10
29 Wide Horizons Trip

PTA News
School Banking with NZCU South
Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in getting involved in school banking. For those that have already handed in your application forms; a banking book will be sent to you in the mail. After this your child can start bringing his/her banking book and money to school and putting it into the banking box in the office each Wednesday morning.

If you haven’t filled in an application form and would still like to do so; there are spare forms in the office which you can fill out and either drop into the banking box in the office, or, take into NZCU South. Remember banking day is WEDNESDAY! It’s not how much your child banks – what’s important is getting into a good savings habit (even if it is just 10c each week).

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on today Tuesday May 10th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Communtiy News

NEV Community Garden: Starting a vegetable garden from scratch? Come along to see how to prepare a vegetable garden from scratch and plant some winter vegetables at the NEV Community garden. Wear your gumboots or old shoes, and bring along your gardening gloves.

Preparing for planting fruit trees at the NEV Community Garden: Help (or learn how to) choose good sites for planting fruit trees and currant or berry bushes. We will prepare the holes at the NEV Community Garden, ready for planting in a couple of months time.

Where/When: North East Valley School Saturday 14th May at 10am-12pm.

Can't come on the 14th, but want to learn how to grow vegetables or care for fruit trees in your own garden? Or do you have expertise or muscle power to share? Contact Kristen or Amanda to get on the email or phone list tv473ig@list.king.net.nz, or amandab@psotago.org.nz, or phone Kristen on 473 9535.

This is a collaborative workshop brought about through: Healthy Eating Healthy Action, Transition Valley 473, The NEV Community Garden and The NEV Community Project.

Alliance Francaise: Learn to Speak French while having fun with games and activities on Tuesdays from 3.45-4.45pm at 15 Bond Street. Cost $80 for the first child/$40 for other family child. Contact David Moir 487 9776 or email moirdj41@gmail.com

Chipmunks After School Care: We pick the children up from School and take them back to Chipmunks. Couldn’t be easier for after work pick up given we are situated within town with car parking available. We are open until 6pm. Before school care is available from 7.30am (or earlier if demand is there). We take the children to school. Before, after school care and holiday programs are approved by OSCAR for WINZ subsidies. After school care from as little as $8.50p/d (3 hours care) and before school care from as little as $2.50 per morning (both subject to full WINZ subsidy approval).

Newsletter 14 April 2011

2011-04-13T17:06:00.000-07:00

14 April 2011 Term 1 Week 11 11/8

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Thanks to families for the support lately:
A good turn out of parents to discuss our behaviour management system;
A lot of parents cheering on the runners at the cross country on Friday;
All the goodies donated for the Easter Raffle and all the raffle tickets sold.

Our children benefit from parents and caregivers contribution to school events and projects.

Of course supporting sometimes seems to be a neverending journey - the first 2 weeks of next term are devoted to swimming lessons each morning. We need helpers for this really important time so please let your classroom teacher know if you will be available to assist.

On behalf of the staff I would like to wish all school families a happy Easter and a restful and safe school holidays.

John McKenzie
Principal

School Holidays
Please be vigilant over the school holidays if you are around the school area and notice any suspicious behaviour. Contact the Police or ring Chubb Security ph 479 6367. The contractors will be working in the school over the holiday period on the front of the hall.

T2 Swimming Block
A swimming block commences on Tuesday 3 May. Children will be taught by the Jill Clarke Swim School tutors. The cost of the swimming tuition and the bus per child is $48, part of which is paid for by the School Activity donation.

Cross Country
Congratulations to all the children who ran in the cross country on Friday. The results are as follows: -
Y1 Girls
1 Eva Woodhouse
2 Maddie Hannah
3 Meila McCartney

Y1 Boys
1 Thomas Dixon-Stewart
2 Noah Taylor
3 Tom McFarlane

Y2 Girls
1 Eva Muir
2 Clarice Aydon
3 Satine Aydon

Y2 Boys
1 Brodie Sinclair
2 Dominic Windle
3 André Taani

Y3 Girls
1 Emma Andrew
2 Annashae Drummond
3 Macauley Hannah

Y3 Boys
1 Tom Earnshaw
2 Shayden Mercer
3 Ben Marsh

Y4 Girls
1 Olivia Andrew
2 Kaci Whalan
3 Caitlin O’Brien

Y4 Boys
1 Shay Crombie
2 Cameron McMillan
3 Liam Smith

Y5 Girls
1 Justice Harvey-Helsloot
2 Lydia McMillan
3 Cheyenne Gibbs

Y5 Boys
1 Meihana Schooner
2 Connor Kennedy
3 Turi Gordon-Smith Pahi

Y6 Girls
1 Tarryn Tree
2 Celeste Howard
3 Georgia Ford-Keen

Y6 Boys
1= Robbie Sinclair
1= Cameron Gascoyne
3 Charlie Li

School Travel Plan
Reuben, Celeste and Olivia went with Mr McKenzie to DNI last week to attend the launch of the Dunedin School Travel Plan programme. The NEV cluster are the first schools to develop a plan to encourage more active and sustainable ways of getting to and from school.

2011 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 December

Dates to Note
April
14 Wide Horizons Trip
15 R10 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
15 Term 1 Ends

May
2 Term 2 Commences
3-12 Swimming Block at DNI Pool

June
15 Fish and Chips and Maths evening

PTA News
Easter Raffle
Thank you to everyone who donated items to be used as prizes, as well as those who bought and sold raffles. Over $800 has been raised!!!

Congratulations to the Prize Winners:
1st prize: Annashae Drummond,
2nd prize: André Taani
3rd prize: Liz McKenzie
4th prize: Steve McConnell

PTA Donation
$500 has been donated to the junior school to help subsidise a trip to a performance of ‘The Gruffalo’ in T2.

School Banking with NZCU South
At the start of T2 we will be starting school banking for the children. We hope this will encourage the children to develop good saving habits. Someone from NZCU South will be at the first assembly of the term along with their mascot “Jimmy J”, to talk about what this will involve. We encourage parents and caregivers to come along and listen to this new initiative and enrol at the same time. More information will follow.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday May 10th at 3.15pm. All are welcome to attend.

A Wedding at NEV Normal
Maybe a first for the school hall, which was used in March to celebrate the marriage of Lynley Masters and Luke Percy. Lynley and Luke chose this venue as they had met when they both attended NEV Normal in the early 1990’s!

Community News
Southern Golf Academy Holiday Programme: for children aged 8 to 18 years Chisholm Park and Taieri Golf Clubs, April 18, 19 & 20 from 9.30am-4.30pm. Cost: $149 for 3 days. Contact Duncan Bennett 489 7406 or email
southerngolfacademy@hotmail.com

Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: 18-21st April, 8:30am - 5:30pm. Cost $30 a day. Casual rates and subsidies available. Trips include a visit to Bowl Line and the movies. For more information contact Janette 473 9413 or drop into the office at 270 North Road to pick up an enrolment form.

Southlife Easter Egg Hunt: 2-4 pm, Saturday 16th April, Marlow Park, Moana Rua Road, St Kilda. Preschool to year 8 children. Cost: $3 per child. Activities: Easter egg hunt, face painting, bouncy castle, games, entertainment and more. See www.southlife.org.nz for more information.

Parent Education Information Programme: Toolbox Parenting Course, Catholic Social Services for parents/caregivers of children aged 6-12 years to be held over 6 weeks starting Thursday 19 May from 9.30-11.30am. Venue: to be confirmed. Cost: voluntary contribution. Contact facilitators to enrol: Melanie McNatty 470 0801 and Gill Eastgate 474 9547.

Community Roots Camp: Girls and Boys 5 - 12. Monday 18 April : Kensington Oval, 9.00am Registrations/Breakfast, 10am Skills & Games, 11.30am Kiwi League Tag Carnival 12:30pm BBQ Lunch, Roots Camp Ends. 1:00pm Optional Tackle Carnival (1-3pm). Only the optional tackle carnival has a $5 per player cost. Everything else is free. Meet Ruben Wiki + have your photo taken with the World Cup and the Four Nations Trophy. Please contact Grant Milne at: grantotagotouch@xtra.co.nz

Leslie Rugby Junior Coaching Clinic April School Holidays: Friday 29th April 2011 Edgar Centre. 9.00am – 3.30pm. Come and learn first hand from international, national and premier club players. For more info visit www.leslierugby.co.nz or call 0800 4 537543.

Poppy Day 2011
Poppies are available from the office for a gold coin donation and children will take them around the classes on Friday.

ANZAC Dawn Service Monday 25 April
Descendents of returned service personnel are invited to participate in the march to the Cenotaph. Please be at the assembly area is on the corner of Crawford and Rattray Streets by 6am. Participants may wear family medals on the right hand side of the chest.

Newsletter 5 April 2011

2011-04-05T16:30:00.000-07:00

5 April 2011 Term 1 Week 10 11/7

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

There has been a lot of public talk recently about bullying in schools. Bullying is usually typified as constant personal attack to humiliate and hurt another.

Children can be unkind and even cruel to others - sometimes deliberately, sometime unknowingly.

It is our job to be both proactive and reactive about bullying. We do a lot of work maintaining a strong culture of respect at school but we also ensure there are consequences for children who do not show others respect.

To find out more about how we manage behaviour come along to the parent workshop tomorrow afternoon at 5.30pm in the school hall.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
Welcome to Casey who has started in R2 and Rylee and Noah who have started in R11. We welcome their families to our school community.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for the clearance sale were sent home last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by tomorrow 6 April. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PB4L Parent Information Evening
Tomorrow, Wednesday 6 April, an information evening about our new ‘Positive Learning for Behaviour’ initiative will be held in the school hall at 5.30pm.

We have been very fortunate to be one of four schools in Otago to be invited to participate. At this meeting Shane Winterton, the Ministry of Education South Island facilitator for PB4L, will explain why the Ministry has decided to introduce this new initiative into schools.

Following this you will find out what has been happening at our school since the 3 training days attended by the PB4L team last year.

If you need to bring your children they will be supervised in the library.

Community Play
“Bring Your Nana”
Featuring a number of our senior pupils!
Wednesday 6 April
Thursday 7 April
7pm
Logan Park High School Auditorium
Cost: $5 adults, $2 school children

Cross Country
The whole school cross country will be held this Friday 8 April at 1.30pm.
The races will be held at school and run in the
following order: - Y2, Y1, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6.

Poppy Day 2011
We have received poppies from the RSA to commemorate ANZAC day which occurs in the school holidays.

Poppies are available from the office for a gold coin donation and children will take them around the classes on the last day of term, Friday 15 April.

Sports Results
Flippaball
Our Y5 & 6 team lost their game on Sunday against Anderson’s Bay 11 goals to 2.

Touch Results
In our last 2 games we lost to Abbotsford 3, 0 tries to 7. Cameron McM was player of the day. The final game was against SPC Viking and we won 5 tries to 4! John was awarded Player of the Day. Our team came 5th overall in the competition. Many thanks to Jess for coaching and organising the team. Please return all touch tops to school.

2011 Term Dates
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
April
6 Wide Horizons Trip
6 Scholastic Book Club Clearance Sale closes
6 PB4L Parent Information Evening in Hall 5.30pm
6-7 “Bring Your Nana” Community Play 7pm Logan Park High School Auditorium.
8 Cross Country to be held at school @ 1.30pm.
15 R10 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
15 Term 1 Ends

May
2 Term 2 Commences
3-12 Swimming Block at DNI Pool

June
15 Fish and Chips and Maths evening

PTA News

Easter Raffle
We would like to thank Mick who has made a lovely children’s games table to be used as one of the prizes for this raffle. Thank you to everyone else who has donated items so far. All donations for prizes and raffle cards need to back into the office no later than the end of this Friday 8th April. Winners will be drawn and notified on Wednesday 13th April. All the money made from our fundraisers is used to benefit the children at our school!

PTA Meeting
The next meeting and AGM will be held today; Tuesday April 5th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome.

Community News
Triketrip NZ: Mark Ridley a past pupil of NEV Normal visited the school recently on his way from Cape Reinga to Bluff in aid of Brain Injury Awareness. Read his story on Facebook Triketrip NZ. Donation information is on http://fundraiseonline.co.nz/NZTrikeTrip/

Parent Education Information Programme: Toolbox Parenting Course, Catholic Social Services for parents/caregivers of children aged 6-12 years to be held over 6 weeks starting Thursday 19 May from 9.30-11.30am. Venue: to be confirmed. Cost: voluntary contribution. Contact facilitators to enrol: Melanie McNatty 470 0801 and Gill Eastgate 474 9547.

OUCA After School/Holiday OSCAR Programme: CYF approved, WINZ subsidies available. Run from Nga Maara Hall, Sacred Heart School. Free taxi pick-up arranged from NEV Normal School to the Programme. Cost per hour $7.30. Booking options 1.5hr/2.5hrs. Information flyers and booking forms available from the school office. Bookings: OUCA office 4776098 ouca@xtra.co.nz

Ma-Fi Arts Workshop Autumn School Holiday Programme: in Room 104, in the King Edward Court Building, located on the Corner of Stuart St and York Place. High quality art education programme for children aged from 5-14 years. Registered with Work and Income as an OSCAR associate and thus eligible families can receive subsidies valued at over 50% of the fees. During the holidays Ma-Fi Arts Workshop will operate from 8am – 6pm daily. Attendance programme can be from a minimum of 3 hours daily up to all day if necessary and can be for as many days as you require. For details please see our website or call us. Week One: Monday 18th to Thursday 21st April. Week Two: Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th April. Contact details: KEC Studio – 4776112;Home 4728072; Mob 0211147971 Web Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: 8am until 6pm part and full time positions available. OSCAR approved for WINZ subsidies. PS don’t forget our before school and after school care programmes. Save before and end of day stress with your children in town for drop off and pick up. Enquire now Dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz or phone 4776762.

Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: 18-21st April, 8:30 - 5:30 pm. Cost $30 a day. Casual rates and subsidies available. Trips include a visit to Bowl Line and the movies. For more information contact Janette 473 9413 or drop into the office at 270 North Road to pick up an enrolment form.

Jim Hoffman Holiday Badminton Programme: April 18th, 19th, 20th 21st at OBHS Gym, & swimming at Moana Pool. 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. each day. Cost per day $40.00. 10% discount for 2 or more in the family. Bring your lunch and togs. email jhoff5@xtra.co.nz

Community Garden Advice Needed: If any one is able to advise on the best way to drain the top field for the community garden please contact Richard Tozer on 473 0139 or Callum Judd on 473 8833.

Southlife Easter Egg Hunt: 2-4 pm, Saturday 16th April, Marlow Park, Moana Rua Road, St Kilda. Preschool to year 8 children. Cost: $3 per child. Activities: Easter egg hunt, face painting, bouncy castle, games, entertainment and more. See www.southlife.org.nz for more information.

Newsletter 22 March 2011

2011-03-21T19:17:00.000-07:00

22 March 2011 Term 1 Week 8 11/6

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Happy Otago Anniversary!
This past weekend locals marked the 150th Anniversary of the first gold strike at Gabriel's Gully. The 1860’s saw a massive change in the province as a result of the gold rushes - Dunedin became the financial hub of the nation and was a very influential city for many years.

Our school was founded in 1851, ten years before the gold rush to Lawrence. Some of those who attended school in its founding years would have followed the hordes who went Central way hoping to make their fortunes.

I have been re-reading the history of the district lately as we celebrate our 160th birthday. I am continually reminded that even through major change, ageless truths remain. I quote below from a former NEV school pupil, O W Hastie (1903-?) from his memoirs of his life in the Valley: -
“My philosophy in life:
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you;
Respect others opinions… agree to disagree;
Try to be optimistic when going thru’ bad times;
Meet people with a smile...;
Cultivate a good sense of humour…;
Try and show genuine appreciation of any good turns done to you”.

Some things just don’t change!

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to James and Charlie who have started in R5 and to Thomas and Naisa who have started in R11. We welcome their families to our school community.

Teacher/Parent/Child Goal Setting
Thanks to all who attended the goal setting interviews. If you were not able to attend please contact your child’s class teacher to make an alternative date and time.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 2 have been sent home. Orders with money need to be in by Wednesday 30 March. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Upcoming Event
Note in your diary that there will be a maths evening held on Wednesday 15 June.

Safety
All classes have been learning about fire safety and what to do in the event of a fire. Today our police education officer John Somerfield has started a unit on road safety. Please reinforce these important fire and road safety messages at home as well.

Netball
The junior netball competition will be starting again in Term 2 on a Tuesday after school at the Edgar Centre. There will be a team for Y3 and Y4 children and a team for Y5 and Y6 children. If you have a child who is keen to play please let the classroom teacher or the office know. The cost per child will be approximately $20 plus $2.50 entrance fee to the Edgar Centre per player each game (spectators free).

Sports Results
Flippaball
Our Y5 & 6 team lost the game two Sundays ago 1 goal to 6. Mrs Hesson was pleased as they played a good game!

Touch Results
Our last 2 games were against Abbotsford teams. We drew 2 all against Abbotsford 3 - a very tight contest. The whole team were awarded Players of the Day. In the other game against Abbotsford 2 we lost 2 trys to 4. Alyssa was awarded Player of the Day.

2011 Term Dates
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
March
22-28 Road Safety
23 Wide Horizons Trip
25 R3 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
28 BOT Meeting 6pm
30 Scholastic Book Club closes
31 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm

April
1 R2 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 5/8
5 PTA Meeting & AGM 3.15pm
6 Wide Horizons Trip
8 R8 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 3/10
15 R10 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
15 Term 1 Ends

May
2 Term 2 Commences
3-12 Swimming Block at DNI Pool

PTA News
New CD player and Computer headphones. At our last meeting the PTA agreed to purchase a new CD player for Room 10 and six new computer headphones for Room 2.

Easter Raffle
The first fundraiser for this year is going to be our Easter Raffle. Raffle cards will come home with the children soon. A box will be placed in the office for any donations of non-perishable goods (food, drink, books, etc.) that we can use as prizes for the raffle. All donations and raffle cards need to back into the office no later than Friday 8th April. Winners will be drawn and notified on Wednesday 13th April. All the money made from our fundraisers is used to benefit the children at our school!

PTA Meeting
The next meeting and AGM will be held on Tuesday April 5th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

Community News

Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

Autumn Community Dinner Tonight: Come and listen to Kaitrin Mc Millan’s wonderful stories, treat you ears to Anna Bowen’s fiddle, discover why our local plumber is no ordinary plumber, admire some of the stunning fibre
creations of the Art Fibre Group, learn all about the Knitting Squad, sing along with Clare and our own inspiring community choir and maybe try out some dance steps from Slovakia with Martin Takac and his devilish pipes. All neighbours welcome at 270 North Road across the road the hospice (Baptist Hall) from 6:30pm. Bring a plate and a drink. Gold coin donation for the North East Valley Community Development Project.

New Zealand Marine Studies Centre Presents: "Fishy ICONZ" Photo Competition: Look around you – can you spot any fishy icons in your town, at your school, in your home or perhaps in your wardrobe? Take a photo of the fishy icons you see in your daily life, send us your photo and go in the draw to be the lucky winner of a Free Family Pass and an Aquarium Goodie Bag. Email us your fishy icon picture, no later than the 4th of April, in a jpeg file, no larger than 3MB. Send your photo to: marine-studies@otago.ac.nz and give us your name, age, address, phone number and email. Please also tell us where you took your fishy icon picture.

OUCA After School/Holiday OSCAR Programme: CYF approved, WINZ subsidies available. Run from Nga Maara Hall, Sacred Heart School. Free taxi pick-up arranged from NEV Normal School to the Programme. Cost per hour $7.30. Booking options 1.5hr/2.5hrs. Information flyers and booking forms available from the school office. Bookings: OUCA office 4776098 ouca@xtra.co.nz

New Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten in Pine Hill: opening at the end of March 2011. We will offer a full Steiner kindergarten to children aged 3 to 5 years old, initially opening on Mondays to Wednesdays. If you are interested then please call either the Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School on 471 2163 or Sandra Lukeman on 488 1280 or email office@dunedin.steiner.school.nz

Drive In Movie 8th April @ 7pm Brighton Domain. Early bird special $30 per car or $35 on the night. Tickets available from Big Rock School on 4811781 or contact Katherine on 4811638.

Newsletter 8 March 2011

2011-03-21T19:03:00.000-07:00

8 March 2011 Term 1 Week 6 11/5

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Coin Trail
Thanks to all the children who participated in the fundraiser for the Red Cross on Friday. They raised $175. That money has been sent to the Red Cross. Donations of cash and canned food will still be accepted at the school office.

We had two Christchurch children enrolled last week and one yesterday. We are all keeping a close eye on them!

Early Starts
School officially opens for children at 8.30am. Parents who need to drop their child off earlier than 8.30am should arrange this in advance by speaking to the classroom teacher. If enough parents need before school care for children we will see what we can arrange. So let us know if you fit in this category.

Parent Help
Do you know how to PODCAST? We would like to try podcasting our assemblies and need help from an expert (or a very competent amateur!!). See Sara at the office if you can help.

Dogs on School Property
The grounds are used a lot after school and in the weekends. The Board welcome the school being used by the community.

There are some rules though and one is that dogs are not allowed on the property (unless they course they are performing at the school talent quest!).

Lately we have had to remove dog poo from the field and from other areas of the school. Can family members please challenge anyone who brings their dog onto the school property reminding them that this is a school for children, not dogs!

160th School Celebrations
The 160th celebration due to be held on 11th April is postponed.

The celebration was to feature the re-dedication of the refurbished school hall and other school amenities. This refurbishment is not complete and will not be ready for this day.

We will set a new day and publicise this as soon as possible.

Anyone who wishes to help organise this celebration please contact Sara at the office.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to Ellie who has started in R11 and we welcome from Christchurch Sophie and Caitlin, who have started in R8 and Jessica, who has started in R5.

Teacher/Parent/Child Goal Setting
Goal setting interviews will be held tomorrow Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 March. If you do not know your interview time please check with the office for confirmation.

Walk n Wheel Week
Congratulations to all the children who participated in last week’s Walk n Wheel Week. Thanks go to all the parents and caregivers who facilitated their child/ren walking or wheeling.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two
extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Road PatrolThere is still one vacancy on Thursday mornings. If you are able to assist with supervising the road patrollers 15-20 minutes before school please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.

Road Safety
There as been concern over children not using the school crossing when crossing over to the west side of North Road. If your child walks to school please talk to them about road safety and using the pedestrian crossing. If you are dropping off or picking up your child please ensure that they use the crossing. Constable John Somerfield will be coming to school during weeks 8 and 9 to teach children about road safety.

Upcoming Event
The whole school cross country is to be held on Friday 18 March at 1pm. Details to follow.

Sports Results
Flippaball
Our Y5 & 6 team did not play on Sunday, and they lost the game two Sundays ago 0 goals to 6. Good luck for this Sunday!

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played Tainui Blue and lost 4 trys to 5 - a close game. Lydia was named player of the day.

Sporting Success
Congratulations to Olivia Andrew who placed 2nd in the U8 section of the Otago Surf Lifesaving championships on Sunday. Olivia finished 2nd overall for the year for Otago. Well done Olivia!!

2011 Term Dates
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
March
8 PTA Meeting 3.30pm
9-10 Teacher/Parent Child Goal Setting Interviews
10 Wide Horizons Trip
11 R11 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 5/8
17 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
18 R5 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 3/10
18 School Cross Country at Chingford Park 1pm
21 Otago Anniversary Holiday
22-28 Road Safety
23 Wide Horizons Trip
25 R3 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
28 BOT Meeting 6pm
31 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm

April
1 R2 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 5/8
5 PTA Meeting & AGM 3.30pm
6 Wide Horizons Trip
8 R8 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 3/10
15 R10 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
15 Term 1 Ends

May
2 Term 2 Commences
3-12 Swimming Block at DNI Pool

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

Meadowfresh/New World/Flybuys Competition: to win our school a share of $30,000 by registering for the Daisy Meadow promotion at www.meadowfreshdaisies.co.nz where NEV Normal will be given its own online meadow in which to grow daisies. Your Flybuys card can also be registered nominating NEV Normal and each time you buy Meadow Fresh products swipe your card and virtual daisies will be added to the online meadow. 15 South Island Schools with the most collected daisies (per enrolled student) will receive $2000. The competition runs from 7 March to 17 April 2011.

The Complete Ukulele Workshop: Sunday 27 March, 1:00 pm. Venue: Bennu Restaurant. From novice level through to intermediate and advanced players. All the way from Hamilton, New Zealand’s longest serving ukulele band, the Big Muffin Serious Band, present “The Muffin Method” ©. Strum techniques, different rhythms, chords, as well as single note melody picking, transposing and arrangement – all demonstrated in the most entertaining and instructive manner imaginable. Bring your uke! Duration: 120 minPrices: Adult: $20, Child/Student: $10Tickets: www.TicketDirect.co.nz , ph. 03 477-8597. Booking fees may apply.

Alhambra Union Rugby Registration: All welcome. Come and join the fun! Free rugby ball with all registrations. Thursday 10th March 3.30 - 6pm or contact Claire @ 473-1548 or Janeene @ 473- 8986.

Newsletter 22 February 2011

2011-02-21T18:39:00.000-08:00

22 February 2011 Term 1 Week 4 11/3

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

There was no newsletter last week. We are trialing sending out the newsletter fortnightly to save money and to free up Mrs Lindsay a little - the newsletter preparation and printing ties her up most of each Tuesday.

Nowadays school news is often relayed via the internet. NEV Normal is no exception - each class has a blog and the newsletter is published on line as well. The school website has been completely updated and the new version should go live soon.

A couple of years back we surveyed parents about computers in the home and found that around 50% of our families did not have internet access at home. As a consequence we have investigated ways to help families who want a computer but can not afford to buy one. We are in talks with a group called ‘Computers in Homes’ to address this.

The Board of Trustees signed off on a proposal to establish a community garden in the field above the Harley Block. This land is hardly used by the school and so the board will allow a local group to develop gardens up there. Work should start up there fairly soon. If you want to know more contact Lyn and Richard Tozer.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to Troy and Ella who have started in R11

Teacher/Parent/Child Goal Setting
Notices have been sent home today to book times for the goal setting interviews to be held on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 March. Please complete and return to school by Friday 4 March. Anyone who has not returned their form will be slotted into free time spaces.

School Activity Donation
Thank you to all the families who have paid the activity donation in full or in part. An summary has been sent home to those families who have not paid for the first term at least. A receipt will be issued which can be used to claim back some tax.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch
consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3, or $4 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Road Patrol
There is now only one vacancy left on Thursday mornings. If you are able to assist with supervising the road patrollers 15-20 minutes before school please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for Issue 1 need to be into the office by this Friday 25 February. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ. If any parent or caregiver would like to assist with the book club please see Sara at the office.

Sports Results
Flippaball
Flippaball started on Sunday. Our Y5 & 6 team played but was well beaten as not all the team members turned up. Better luck for next week!

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played Andersons Bay and won 5 trys to 0 - a great way to start the year!. Stella was named player of the day with she and Robbie scoring trys.

PTA News
New Cameras and Outdoor games
At our last meeting the PTA agreed to purchase two new digital cameras for the school. We are also looking into buying some new outdoor games and activities for the children to play with.

Emergency School Lunches
The PTA have helped to set up and keep supplied a small stock pile of food for lunches for those children that may have forgotten to bring their own. If there is anyone else that would like to donate food for this, you could leave it with Sara in the office. All donations are very much appreciated.

PTA MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday March 8th at 3.30pm in the Parents Room. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.

2011 Term Dates
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
February
23 Beach Education R8, 10, 11 St Clair
25 R8 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 8/10
28 BOT Meeting 6pm

March
1 Y5 & 6 Cricket at Logan Park
2 Wide Horizons Trip
3 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
4 Red Cross Coin Trail
4 R10 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
9-10 Teacher/Parent Child Goal Setting Interviews
8 Y3 & 4 Cricket at Logan Park
8 PTA Meeting 3.30pm
9 Wide Horizons Trip
11 R11 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 5/8
17 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
18 R5 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 3/10
18 School Cross Country at Chingford Park 1pm
21 Otago Anniversary Holiday
22 Road Safety
23 Wide Horizons Trip
25 R3 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
28 BOT Meeting 6pm
31 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm

April
1 R2 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 5/8
5 PTA Meeting & AGM 3.30pm
6 Wide Horizons Trip
8 R8 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 3/10
11 160th Celebration Day
15 R10 Leads Assembly 2.20pm: Items 2/11
15 Term 1 Ends

Community News
Le Bal du Nord: Tuesday 8 March at the Baptist Hall, 270 North Road. Danish dance workshop 5pm: $5; Performance and Bal at 8pm: $15. www.frenchdancing.co.nz

Federated Famers Farm Day: Sunday 13 March 10am-3pm to be held at Telford Farms 498 Owaka Highway, Balclutha. Includes a guided farm walk, interactive activities for children, BBQ, food stalls. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free bus from Dunedin. Register by 1 March ph 03 4777353 or email otagofarmday@fedfarm.org.nz or visit www.farmday.org.nz

SeaWeek 2011: Special Guided Tours of the Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium at 10.30am every day during SeaWeek incorporating an insight into the plants and sea creatures that were traditionally used for fishing and food.
Knowledgeable staff will guide you through the Aquarium and captivate you with stories of local marine life. See stunning sea-horses, oggle an octopus and stroke a spiny starfish! There is also an opportunity to have a virtual deep sea dive in a yellow submarine, meet a colossal squid replica and take a nature walk to find out more about traditional use of trees and plants. Allow 1.5 hours for the tour. All visitors will receive a free Rocky Shore Guide and there is a free Colossal Squid Activity Book for every family. 50% off the normal guided tour price during SeaWeek. (Normal guided tour prices are $21.50 for an adult, $11 for a child and $49 for a family). Phone 479 5826 to reserve your place.

Professional Guitar Tuition. First lesson free. For more information contact Matthew Stuart on: Ph. 021 0322 486 Email: matthew-stuart@hotmail.com

Meadowfresh/New World/Flybuys Competition: to win our school a share of $30,000 by registering for the Daisy Meadow promotion at www.meadowfreshdaisies.co.nz where NEV Normal will be given its own online meadow in which to grow daisies. Your Flybuys card can also be registered nominating NEV Normal and each time you buy Meadow Fresh products swipe your card and virtual daisies will be added to the online meadow. 15 South Island Schools with the most collected daisies (per enrolled student) will receive $2000. The competition runs from 7 March to 17 April 2011.

Newsletter 1 February 2011

2011-01-31T18:44:00.000-08:00

1 February 2011 Term 1 Week 1 11/1

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcome to the 2011 school year. We especially welcome those new to our school.

I have been on study leave since mid October. Whilst I have found it a challenge to get back into the daily routines of work, I am buoyed by the progress made in the interim - the school is nearly completely repainted; the old prefab buildings have been shifted and landscaping of the front of the hall has begun.

Thanks to Mrs Staynes, Mrs Lindsay and the staff and Board of Trustees for allowing me the opportunity to have some time away from school.

Two of our teachers were hospitalised over the break - Mrs Kewene-Edwards and Mrs Probert both had health scares. We extend our love and support to them as they recover.

Some of our school families suffered the death of family members over the holiday period. Our sympathies are extended to those who have lost loved ones recently.

Finally, lets all work together to equip our young children with the skills, values and knowledge they need today and will need in the future.

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

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
A warm welcome to Iman, Holly, Grace, Tegan, Tyrell, Madison, Avneet, Meila who have started in Room 11, Cairo who has started in R8 and John who has started in Room 2. We welcome their families to our school community.

Behaviour Guidelines
The school Behaviour Guidelines are included with the newsletter for parents/ caregivers to read with your child/ren. These guidelines also form the basis of the class contracts the teachers will be discussing with the children at this time of the year.

Sun Hats ‘No Hat No Play!’
Named sun hats must be brought to school. The wearing of sun hats is compulsory for all children when outside during T1 & T4. Children without sun hats will sit in the shade during break times. Sunhats can be purchased from the School Office for $13.

School Activity Donation
School activity donations for 2011 are: Senior School $85, or $21.50 per term; Junior School $75 or $19.00 per term. The family discount donation for a 2 child family is $130, or $32.50 per term; and a 3 child family is $160, or $40.00 per term. The activity donation is requested for extra curricular activities such as trips to museum & art gallery, bus transport, school swimming, performances by various groups at school. The Board of Trustees has not increased the donation this year in recognition of the financial demands on many families. However it is hoped that all families make a contribution as all children benefit from these extra activities. Prompt payment will be appreciated. Payment may be made in full at the start of the year, termly, automatic payment or by other arrangement with the Office staff. If you wish to set up an automatic payment please contact the office for details.

A receipt will be issued and can be used with the donations part of your tax return.

Te Reo Class
The bi-lingual class will resume on Monday 7 February with Te Ao Marama Tawhara as the Kaiako. Whaea Maria is unwell and will be on leave for much of the term .A welcome to Whaea Marama will be held in Rm4, on Monday 7 February at 1.30pm.

School Newsletter, Website and Blogs
The school will continue this year with the use of the school website for publishing the newsletter and blogs giving updates of happenings in the school and in individual classrooms. Photos of children and their first names will be used. If you do not want your child’s name or image to be used please let us know.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches will be available from Monday 7 February 2011 on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding. The cost is $3 or $4 for a
larger lunch with two extra sandwiches. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Road Patrol
If you are able to assist with supervising the road patrollers before or after school for 15-20 minutes please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office. Teachers really appreciate this help as it is difficult to leave the classroom before school and at 3pm. Many parents/caregivers like to speak to the class teacher at this time and the children often need this time with the teacher.

Road Safety & Parking Around the School
When walking children to or from school please actively use the patrolled crossing to get children across North Road. The instruction is to wait for the second whistle and the barrier arms to go out across the road before stepping off the footpath. This is teaching children safe road crossing skills.

There is currently a campaign encouraging motorists to drive slowly around school zones, which is being monitored by the Police. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by will be ticketed. In the interests of the children’s safety please do not park in the School grounds during school hours. Would parents who pick up children from the Longworth Street entrance please not park in the residents’ driveways or on the yellow no parking areas.

Advance Notice
During the first week of March the 3 way teacher/child/parent conference will be held to discuss goals for your child this year. Further information on dates and times will be sent home shortly.

Update Contact Details
Please let the office know if you have changed your landline or mobile numbers and you emergency contact names and numbers.

2011 Term Dates
Teacher Only Day Monday 31 January
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 21 March
Queen's Birthday Monday 6 June

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Waitangi Day Sunday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 22 April
Easter Monday Monday 25 April
Anzac Day Monday 25 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 26 April
Labour Day Monday 24 October

School Hours
School opens 8.30am Classes start 9.00am
Morning break 10.40-11am Lunch break12.30-1.30pm
School ends 3.00pm Office closes 3.30pm

A fridge magnet, donated by the PTA, with the 2011 term dates are available from the Office if you did not receive one.

Dates to Note
February
16 Beach Education R2, 3, 5 St Kilda
17 Rainbow Class R11 1.15-2.45pm
23 Beach Education R8, 10, 11 St Clair

Community News
Bike Wise Family Fun Ride:
Sunday 13 February 12-12pm, Marlow Park St Kilda, fun activities for the kids. Mayoral Challenge along John Wilson Ocean Drive at 1pm. Further details www.sportotago.co.nz

Sinfonia Academy: provides an orchestral experience for children who play their instrument at a grade 3 – 6 level. The academy has a string section and a woodwind & brass section. The sections play both together and separately. It will meet on Thursday evenings between 7 and 8.30pm for school terms 2 and 3, with an initial meeting on Thursday 7th April. For further information, or to book a place, contact sandy@garner.net.nz or phone 4822 764 (Anthony Ritchie and Sandy Garner).

Southern Children’s Choir: for young people aged 8 to 18 who love to sing (boys with unbroken voices). The choir will be directed initially by Anthony Ritchie and meets at Marama Hall, University of Otago, on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 8.15pm. Auditions for new members will be held on February 9th. For further information, or to book an audition, contact sandy@garner.net.nz or ph 4822 764 (Anthony Ritchie & Sandy Garner).

Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses: Day & Evening courses: Game On-dads/Seasons for Growth. Register now for 2011. 0-6 years, 6-12 years, Teenage. 6 sessions; cost negotiable ph 4773403 sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz

French and Balkan Dances in North East Valley: French dancing - Thursday 6:30pm-7:45pm. Balkan dances - Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm. Both classes at Nga Maara hall (Sacred Heart school hall) - 63 North Road. Beginners welcome. No partner needed. Koha ($5 recommended). More info on both classes at www.frenchdancing.co.nz 473 6488 or kategrace@clear.net.nz

Newsletter 14 December 2010

2010-12-13T18:53:00.000-08:00

14 December 2010 Term 4 Week 10 10/39

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Prize Giving Assembly
Wednesday 15 December from 11am to 12.30pm when we will farewell our Y6 leavers.

Graduating Year 6 Students:
Jaani Allen Katelyn Andrew
Ellie Bardsley Jack Birchall
Briana Buijck Jorja Hall
Latiesha Hall Grace Hayward
Rory Henry-Osborne Jarrad Kennedy
Ben Knudson Hamish McKinlay
Cyprus Nitis Liam O’Brien
Jack O’Connor Alex Peck-Locke
Kyle Stevenson Mase Winder

There are some families for whom the end of this school year will mark the end of their formal relationship with the Valley School. The school would like to thank these families for their input and support over the years.

School Reports: Will be handed out to parents/caregivers on Wednesday after the final assembly/prize giving. Those reports not collected by a parent/caregiver will be posted.

Talent QuestWill be held on Thursday from 9.30-11.00am.

Classes for 2011 are currently being finalised.
Children will be informed of their class for next year on Wednesday afternoon and will spend a short time in that room. The make-up of classes in a school this size is never static. If we get more student enrolments than we anticipate, especially at the junior end of the school, students are often promoted. There is a policy about promotion which parents are welcome to view at any stage.

School Donations: are really important as they pay for things like the school swimming lessons and trips to the museum, art gallery and to performances. If you haven’t made your donation please try and contribute something! The school manages its finances very carefully and yet often ends the year in deficit!

Office Hours: The School Office will close Thursday at 1pm. The Office will reopen on Monday 23 January 2011 at 9am and be open until 3pm each day. Messages can be left on the school answer phone.

Return of School Books: Please ensure all school books: - library, journals and readers are returned as soon as possible.

Smart Lunches: will resume on Monday 7 February.

NEV Christmas Fiesta
What a great success the Christmas party was! It was estimated that up to 1000 people attended and enjoyed the bands, bouncy castle, food and stalls. Thanks to all who helped.

Security Over The Holidays
Please contact Chubb Security Ph 479 6367 if there is a security issue at school over the holidays. I suggest parents save this phone number on their
mobile phones.

2011 Term DatesA fridge magnet with 2011 term dates has been included with your child’s report.

On behalf of the staff best wishes to all school families for a family, fun-filled Christmas, safe travels for those on the move and a prosperous and healthy 2010.
Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

Sports Results
Touch ResultsLast Thursday we played Forbury and won 7 tries to 4, which was a great way to finish the year! Justice was named player of the day.

2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
December
14 PTA Meeting - Filadelfio's 7pm
15 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4
School Finishes at 12.30pm

Members of Staff 2011
Mr John McKenzie Principal
Mrs Cheryl Staynes Deputy Principal
Mrs Fiona Will Assistant Principal
Senior School
Mrs Maria Kewene-Edwards Teacher R5
Mrs Judith Evans-Weir Shared Teaching R3
Mrs Jane Hesson Shared Teaching R3
Ms. Tracy Ballantine Teacher R2
Junior School
Mrs Fiona Will Teacher R11
Mrs Karen Sintmaartensdijk Teacher, Models R10
Mr Michael Andrew Teacher, Models R8
Part Time Teachers
Mrs Jan Probert Teacher ESOL/International
Ancillary/Support Staff
Mrs Sara Lindsay Office Administration
Mrs Jill Ferry Library Assistant
Mr Ken Harvey Caretaker
Mrs Beverley Geeson Cleaner
Mrs Lynne Buijck Cleaner

2011 Term Dates
Teacher Only Day Monday 31 January
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 21 March
Queen's Birthday Monday 6 June

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Waitangi Day Sunday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 22 April
Easter Monday Monday 25 April
Anzac Day Monday 25 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 26 April
Labour Day Monday 24 October

PTA News

Christmas Raffle
Thank you to all of those that bought and sold raffle tickets. The prize winners will be announced during the final assembly this Wednesday. We would like to take this opportunity to also thank the following businesses for donating prizes:

Pet Planet, Paper Plus, Taieri Gorge Railway, Mannequin Café Bar, Gardens New World and Unichem Gardens Pharmacy.

Merry Christmas
The PTA would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a most enjoyable and safe holiday.

Community News
Nanny Available: 16 years experience, part time/full time. Excellent references. Experience with special needs, premature babies, toddlers and up. Ph Kirsten 0272922143.

Dunedin Neonatal Intensive Care ‘Santa in the Park Photo’: Avoid the Christmas rush 18 and 19 Dec 11am to 3pm at Dunedin Hospital Playground. Neonatal Nurses Conference fundraiser.

Otago Museum Discovery Squad: Monday 20-Friday 24 December morning sessions only 8.30am-1pm ages 5-12, fully supervised. Cost $29. Bookings on 474 7474.

Valley Oscar Holiday Programme: open 12.30-5.30pm on Thursday 16 December and 8.30am-5.30pm on Friday 17 – Thursday 23 December. Cost $30 per child and $25 for a second child. 2011 holiday programme from Monday 24-Friday 28 January. Contact Janette on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies may be available.

JC Swim School 2011 Classes: Holiday Blocks are DNI Jan 17 – 21 and Jan 24 – 28. Term 1 Classes start on the week of Jan 31.contact Jill on 4822813.

JC SWIM Water Safety Tips
As the school holidays draw nearer it is one of the most important times for people
to remain extra vigilant in and around water. A drowning is often quick, unexpected and is always a tragedy.

Maintain constant supervision. Watch children around any water environment (pool, stream, lake, tub, toilet, bucket of water), no matter what skills your child has acquired and no matter how shallow the water. A drowning can occur in a few inches of water.

Don’t rely on substitutes. The Swim School uses floatation devices for Endurance, Physical Development and Technique. Floatation devices are fun but they are not a replacement for Adult Supervision When participating in all boating activities Invest in a proper-fitting, approved flotation device (life vests).

Newsletter 7 December 2010

2010-12-06T17:18:00.000-08:00

7 December 2010 Term 4 Week 9 10/38

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Even though there are only a few more sleeps until Santa Claus arrives, there is a lot of work to be done before school finishes.

The older children have been blasting off to space in their space ships and the younger children are preparing for their EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) day next Tuesday.

The North Dunedin Fiesta at DNI will be held on Friday. If anyone is able to help cook sausages on a BBQ please let the office know.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Copy this link to our Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be organised by the Peer Mediators with R5 reporting on their EOTC week. Items by Rooms 8 &11 will be presented. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
The final day for Smart Food lunches will be next Monday 13 December. Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Sports Tops
We are still missing a number of our sports tops. Please could everyone have a good look in bags and at home for them.

Return of School Books
Please ensure all school books: - library, journals and readers are returned as soon as possible.

Reminder
School Donations
There is currently over $1300 in unpaid activity donations. A statement has been sent home with this newsletter if your child’s activity donation has not been paid in full. This money is used to pay the cost of swimming, visits outside the school in support of curriculum learning, visiting performers at the school. It would be appreciated if you could try and contribute something! The school manages its
finances very carefully and yet always ends the year on deficit!

Chest Freezer Free to a Good Home
We have a chest freezer in the College Block kitchen that is no longer required. It is 1400cm long and 600cm wide. Please let the office know if you would like it. There is no cost but we would ask that you organise to remove it.

Talent Quest
On the final day of term Thursday 16 December, a talent quest will be held. It is open to all students, individuals and groups to perform in the areas of dance, drama, comedy, singing, instrument. Please discuss this with your child/ren and think about areas in which they might perform.

Sports Results
Flippaball
Congratulations to our finalists who competed at Moana Pool on Sunday. The Tigers came 3rd - in their group which was a fantastic result, while the Ferocious Sharks finished 4th in their group. Well done to the players in both teams. Thank you to Mrs Hesson who coaches these teams.

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played Kaikorai Blue and lost 3 tries to 7, but it was a really good game and our team played well. Matai was named player of the day for excellent defending!

Football Results
The girls soccer team played on Sunday. They lost both their matches but had a skills training session in stead of a third game which was great.

Valley Oscar Holiday Programme
Valley Oscar will be open from 12.30-5.30pm on Thursday 16 December and 8.30am-5.30pm on Friday 17 – Thursday 23 December. Cost $30 per child and $25 for a second child.

2011 holiday programme from Monday 24-Friday 28 January.

Contact Janette on 473 9413. WINZ subsidies may be available.

Board of Trustees News
The Board of Trustees held its final meeting for the year last night. Matters considered included:-
The results of the recent BOT survey, with the positive feedback received. Thank you to the families who responded.

The Term 3 School Wide Assessment results for Maths:Basic Facts were discussed.

The 2011 draft budget was tabled and finance policies reviewed. It was agreed that the school activity donation would remain at the same amounts for 2011.

The Board wishes all school families safe and restful Christmas holidays.

2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
December
10 Wide Horizons R11
10 R2 Art Gallery Trip
10 NEV Project Christmas Party DNI
14 PTA Meeting - Filadelfio's 7pm
15 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4
School Finishes at 12.30pm

PTA News

Christmas Raffle
Thank you to all those that have kindly donated items to the Christmas raffle so far. The box will remain in the office until the end of school this Friday if anyone else would like to contribute. Spare raffle cards can be found in the office if needed. Raffle cards and money need to be back into the office by 3pm this Friday. The raffle will be drawn at the final assembly on Wednesday 15th December. Thank you to everyone for your continuing support of the PTA fundraisers.

Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting and social get together will be held at 7pm at Filadelfio’s on Tuesday 14th December.

Community News
Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Community Fiesta Kids Market: Bring along your pre-loved toys, games, books etc to sell at the community fiesta on Friday 10th Dec at DNI at 5:30. This is a chance to clean up the bedroom and make some money before Christmas. Bring a blanket on which to set up your things and some 'change' in case people only have a $5 note. Register your interest or ask questions by sending an email to michael.gaffney@xtra.co.nz otherwise we will see you on the day.

MA-FI Arts Holiday Programme: Children’s art classes in drawing, design, painting, sculpture, print-making, pottery, mask making. At King Edward Court from Friday 17-24 December and then Monday 17-Friday 28 January. Contact Matthew or Fiona 477 6112, email ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz or www.ma-fiarts.co.nz

Experienced Female Babysitter: available after school and over the holiday period. Has completed the Tots and Toddlers plunket course. Please contact Jayme on 0274742765 or email, Jayme.mckenzie930@gmail.com

Chipmunks School Holiday Programme: Our holiday programme will be running the week
before Christmas 20 – 24 December and restarting 5th January until school starts. Don’t forget our drop off service is also available outside of these dates. Heaps of fun to be had both within chipmunks and outings. OSCAR approved for WINZ subsidies. Enquire now Dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz or phone 4776762.

Dunedin Neonatal Intensive Care ‘Santa in the Park Photo’: Avoid the Christmas rush 18 and 19 Dec 11am to 3pm at Dunedin Hospital Playground. Neonatal Nurses Conference fundraiser.

Southern Sticks Hockey Academy Fun Day of Hockey: Hugo Inglis (Black Stick), Blair Tarrant (Black Stick) and Nick Ross (Junior Black Stick) are in town coaching for two full days. Year 5 and 6 Boys on Monday 20th of December from 9am – 3pm; Year 5 and 6 Girls on Tuesday 21st of December from 9am – 3pm. Please send your name, email address and a contact number to southernsticks@yahoo.co.nz and we will get back to you with all the details.

Otago Museum Discovery Squad: Monday 20-Friday 24 December morning sessions only 8.30am-1pm ages 5-12, fully supervised. Cost $29. Bookings on 474 7474.

Newsletter 1 December 2010

2010-11-30T17:24:00.000-08:00

1 December 2010 Term 4 Week 8 10/37

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

EOTC
The Year 6 children are currently enjoying their Education Outside the Classroom week. Thank you to the parents/caregivers and friends of the school who are assisting with the activities.

End of Year Events
Keep an eye on dates mentioned in the newsletter to ensure you don’t miss any end of year events.

Class Teachers
It has been a busy time for classroom teachers who have been writing student reports and end of year curriculum reports. As well as completing these they still have to prepare lessons, and also organise any special end of year events. A special thank you for the efforts you put into your class and the whole school.

Capital Works
I am pleased to be able to advise that the work on relocating the 2 community prefabs to occupy part of the car park is about to commence. We hope that this work will be completed by the start of the new school year in 2011.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Copy this link to our Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919

Welcome
Welcome to Casey who has started in R11. We also welcome to her family back to our school community!

Scholastic Book Club
Orders for Issue 8 with money need to be into the office by this Friday 3 December. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Logan Park Performance
The whole school (except Y6 children) are attending the annual performance at Logan Park tomorrow morning. The cost for the bus will be $2 per child if you have not paid for the school activity donation. Please send the money to school with your child or pay at the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 11 with items by Rooms 5 &10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Sports Tops
We are still missing a number of our sports tops. Please could everyone have a good look in bags and at home for them.

Head Lice
Head lice continues to be a problem in several classes. It is really important that the children’s hair is treated if there is evidence of lice or eggs. Please check your child/rens hair tonight and treat if necessary. If you require further information please contact the Unichem Gardens Pharmacy or our
public health nurse Julie Buxton on 476 9853.

Year 6 EOTC Week
A contribution of $10 per child has been asked for this programme to help cover the cost of the buses. Please send the money to school with your child or pay at the office. Thank you.

PTA Donations
The PTA have made a number of donations to the school recently. $200 was donated to each class. The teachers have used this money to buy bean bags, games, puppets, dress ups, lego, an MP3 player and balls. $480 has been donated for the Y6 EOTC and end of year activities, and $50 has been donated for the Xavier award at the end of year prize giving. The staff and Board are very appreciative of the work the PTA does in its fundraising for the school. The children benefit greatly from the extras that the PTA are able to provided.

Return of School Books
Please ensure all school books: - library, journals and readers are returned as soon as possible.

School Dental Services
Michael Gaffney (former school parent and BOT member) would like to have an informal discussion with a group of a few parents about the current school dental services and proposed services. Please meet in front of the hall on Friday 3 December
before assembly around 2pm.

Talent Quest
On the final day of term Thursday 16 December, a talent quest will be held. It is open to all students, individuals and groups to perform in the areas of dance, drama, comedy, singing, instrument. Please discuss this with your child/ren and think about areas in which they might perform.

2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
December
1-3 EOTC Activities for Y6
2 Logan Park Show
6 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30-11am
6 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 Wide Horizons R11
10 R2 Art Gallery Trip
10 NEV Project Christmas Party DNI
14 PTA Meeting - Filadelfio's 7pm
15 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4
School Finishes at 12.30pm

PTA News
Christmas Raffle
One of the prizes for this raffle will be a complimentary ticket for one adult and one child on the Taieri Gorge Train – what a great Christmas present! Spare raffle cards can be found in the office if needed. A box will be in the office until Friday 10th December if anyone has any non-perishable food items that can be used as prizes. Raffle cards and money need to be back into the office no later then Friday 10th December. The raffle will be drawn at the final assembly on Wednesday 15th December.

Thank you to everyone for your continuing support of the PTA fundraisers.

Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting and social get together will be held at 7pm at Filadelfio’s on Tuesday 14th December.

Sports Results
Flippaball
This Sunday is final day with both our teams competing for 3rd or 4th position. Good luck to all the players.

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played Forbury and lost 0 tries to 3. A big thank you to Miss B for taking the team! Good luck for tomorrow’s game.

Football Results
It was a beautiful day for girls’ soccer on Sunday. The team had their first win with Emma scoring 3 goals in the first game. Then to our surprise we won again. In our last game we played a Y6 girls team which had a number of under 12 reps in it. We scored 2 goals against them which was great. Player of the day was Emma. Well done!!

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Port Chalmers Swim Club Junior ‘Try’athlon: Tuesday 22 Feb 2011, cancellation date 24 Feb Registrations 5pm at Port Chalmers Swimming Pool. First race 6pm. Entry forms available Port Chalmers Swimming Pool and Moana Pool. For further information or entry form Contact Anne Marshall: marshbrown@xtra.co.nz

Community Fiesta Kids Market: Bring along your pre-loved toys, games, books etc to sell at the community fiesta on Friday 10th Dec at DNI at 5:30. This is a chance to clean up the bedroom and make some money before Christmas. Bring a blanket on which to set up your things and some 'change' in case people only have a $5 note. Register your interest or ask questions by sending an email to michael.gaffney@xtra.co.nz otherwise we will see you on the day.

Jim Hoffman’s Holiday Programme: Tennis, swimming. 20TH Dec TO 23RD Dec 9.30am to 2.30am each day. $35.00 per day or $120.00 for 4 days. All abilities catered for. Contact Jim on 0274 113529 or email jhoff5@xtra.co.nz

St Leonards School is looking for a person to help run their after-school care programme from the 1 February 2011. This person will need to be able to commit to 5 days a week from 3pm till 5.30/6.00pm, and bring with them a caring
attitude, fun and a sense of humour. For further details please contact Jo Wilson (Principal) Ph 471-0502, email: office@stleonardsdn.school.nz

Newsletter 24 November 2010

2010-11-23T17:09:00.000-08:00

24 November 2010 Term 4 Week 7 10/36

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Portable Gardens
If you would like a portable vegetable garden at home please add your name to a list in the office. These gardens are provided free of charge by Family Works.

Community Fiesta Christmas Party
Keep 10 December free from 5.30-8.30pm to attend the North Dunedin Christmas Party being held this year at DNI.

College Teachers
Our college teachers complete their posting this week. We thank them for the work they have put in and wish them well for the future.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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Welcome
Welcome to Emily who has started in R11. We also welcome to her family to our school community.

Portfolios
All portfolios should now have been returned to school.

Rainbow Class
The final transition to school class for the year will be held tomorrow at 1.15-2.45pm in R11.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 3. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

School Activity Donation
Please ensure your child’s donation is paid as soon as possible. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Sports Tops
Please return all NEV Normal sports tops as soon as possible. The exception to this is those children who are playing touch and girls football.

Final Prize giving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Wednesday 15 December at 11am to 12.30pm. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognising contributions children have made during the year. Please note that this is the definite confirmed time for this assembly!

BOT Survey
Thank you to all those families who have returned the BOT survey asking parents and caregivers to give feedback on a variety of questions relating to our school. Surveys need to be returned by this Friday. There is an incentive for children to return the completed form for their parents/caregivers! There is also the option to complete the survey on line by following this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BG7Q2KB
The Board welcomes your feedback.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 8 will be sent home tomorrow. Orders with money need to be into the office by next Friday 3 December. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Mirror Wanted
R11 would like a mirror for their dress up corner. Miss B’s mum has made lots of dress ups and children want to be able to see themselves dressed up. R11 thanks the PTA for their grant of $200 which has been used to buy puppets and material for the dress up clothes.

Head Lice
There has been reports of head lice in several classes. Please check your child/rens hair tonight and treat if necessary.

Year 6 EOTC Week
On Friday and for most of next week the Year 6
children undertake their Education Outside the Classroom programme. Activities include orienteering, a trip to Warrington Beach, a tramp in Ross Creek, the Orange Day Road Patrollers parade and outdoor activities at school. We wish the Year 6 children a successful week. A contribution of $10 per child has been asked for this programme to help cover the cost of the buses. Please send the money to school with your child or pay at the office. Thank you.

Flippaball Results
It was the semi finals on Sunday. Both the Ferocious Sharks and the Tigers lost 3 goals to 4. The Ferocious Sharks game went to extra time. Well done to all the players.

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played Tainui Blue and lost 5 tries to 8. Good luck for tomorrow’s game.

Football Results
The NEV Normal girls football team played last weekend at Grants Brae. They continued improving and a goal was scored. Well done to Emma who filled in and played really well.

2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
November
24 R11 Art Gallery Trip
25 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
26 Orange Day Parade - Road Patrollers
26 Wide Horizons Trip R10
26-2/12 EOTC Week for Y6

December
2 Logan Park Show
6 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30-11am
6 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 Wide Horizons R11
10 R2 Art Gallery Trip
10 NEV Project Christmas Party DNI
14 PTA Meeting - Filadelfio's 7pm
15 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4.

PTA News

Christmas Raffle
The PTA are getting into the Christmas spirit this year by holding one last raffle. We are looking for non-perishable food items to fill a food hamper which will become one of the prizes. If anyone can help with this – there will be a box in the office until Friday 10th December for donations. Raffle cards will be sent out to families with this newsletter and need to be back into the office with any money no later then Friday 10th December. The raffle prizes will be drawn at the final assembly on Wednesday 15th December. Thank you to everyone for your continuing support of the PTA fundraisers.

Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting and social get together will be held at 7pm at Filadelfio’s on Tuesday 14th December.

Community News

Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Want Your Own Vegetable Garden? Are you interested in having your own portable vegetable garden at home? Or need help to start one? Family works are offering for free lettuce, silver beet and/or potato plants in large plastic bags from Youth Grow to help people start their own gardens. If you are interested in them or would like some help in starting your own garden please put your name and contact details on the list at the school office.

Community Fiesta Kids Market: Bring along your pre-loved toys, games, books etc to sell at the community fiesta on Friday 10th Dec at DNI at 5:30. This is a chance to clean up the bedroom and make some money before Christmas. Bring a blanket on which to set up your things and some 'change' in case people only have a $5 note. Register your interest or ask questions by sending an email to michael.gaffney@xtra.co.nz otherwise we will see you on the day.

Jim Hoffman’s Holiday Programme: Tennis, swimming. 20TH Dec TO 23RD Dec 9.30am to 2.30am each day. $35.00 per day or $120.00 for 4 days. All abilities catered for. Contact Jim on 0274 113529 or email jhoff5@xtra.co.nz

2011 Term Dates
Teacher Only Day Monday 31 January
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 December

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 21 March
Queen's Birthday Monday 6 June

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Waitangi Day Sunday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 22 April
Easter Monday Monday 25 April
Anzac Day Monday 25 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 26 April
Labour Day Monday 24 October

Newsletter 17 November 2010

2010-11-16T16:44:00.000-08:00

17 November 2010 Term 4 Week 6 10/35

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

On Saturday a hard working group of PTA members provided a BBQ lunch for the North Otago vintage car club. It was a very enjoyable occasion and we thank the PTA for all their hard work in making the lunch a successful fundraiser.

If your child is playing in the school grounds during out of school hours they should be supervised. There have been some incidents lately that have caused concern. We encourage people to use the grounds as they are a lovely community asset, but like to ensure that they are kept that way and that all children are safe.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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Portfolios
All portfolios should now have been returned to school.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 8 with items by Rooms 11 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

School Trips
Over the next 2 weeks there are several class trips organised to visit the Art Gallery in support of curriculum learning. These trips are funded by the school activity donation. Please ensure your child’s donation is paid or send in money to cover the cost of the trip. If you would like to pay by internet
transfer the school bank account is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Sports Tops
Please return all NEV Normal sports tops as soon as possible. The exception to this is those children who are playing touch and girls football.

Final Prize giving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Wednesday 15 December at 11am to 12.30pm. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognising contributions children have made during the year. Please note that this is the definite confirmed time for this assembly!

BOT Survey
Included with the newsletter is a BOT survey asking parents and caregivers to give feedback on a variety of questions relating to our school. Please complete the survey and return to the office. There is an incentive for children to return the completed form for their parents/caregivers! There is also the option to complete the survey on line by following this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BG7Q2KB
The Board welcomes your feedback.

Swimming Grant
Many thanks to the PTA for their successful application of a $1500 grant from the Bendigo Foundation towards the cost of our school swimming block.

Food Technology
The senior syndicate has been dehydrating fruit as part of food technology. There have been some interesting and tasty results! Thanks to the people who have provided dehydrators for use.

The junior school have been looking at personal growth and their bodies wants and needs - which includes food and nutrition. The children have been enjoying making food!

Flippaball Results
On Sunday the Ferocious Sharks won 8 goals to 3 and the Tigers drew 3 goals to 3. Well done to all the players.

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played St Clair and lost 0 tries to 13. Player of the day was Chloe.
Football Results
The NEV Normal girls football team played last weekend at Grants Brae. They played three hard games and were much more competitive. Goals were scored!!! Player of the day was Olivia Andrew for her goal scoring. Well done to all the players.

Otago ChampionshipsYesterday Ellie Bardsley competed in the girls Y5 & 6 800m at the Otago Primary Schools Athletics Championships. Ellie finished in the top 15 which is a very creditable result. Congratulations Ellie!

2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
November
19 R3 Trip to Art Gallery
19 Wide Horizons R10
23 R8 & R10 Art Gallery Trips
24 R11 Art Gallery Trip
25 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
26 Orange Day Parade - Road Patrollers

December
2 Logan Park Show
6 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30-11am
6 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 Wide Horizons R11
10 R2 Art Gallery Trip
10 NEV Project Christmas Party DNI
14 PTA Meeting - Filadelfio's 7pm
15 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4.

2011 Term Dates
Teacher Only Day Monday 31 January
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 December

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 21 March
Queen's Birthday Monday 6 June

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Waitangi Day Sunday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 22 April
Easter Monday Monday 25 April
Anzac Day Monday 25 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 26 April
Labour Day Monday 24 October

PTA News
North Otago Vintage Car Club Visit
Last Saturday the PTA hosted a BBQ lunch for visitors from the North Otago Vintage Car Club. All of the cars that came were made before 1918! It was a fun and profitable day for the PTA ($634). Thank you to everyone who came and helped out. A special thanks to Mary who put in a huge effort and made it the success that it was.

Next PTA Meeting
The final meeting for the year will be held at Filadelfio's on Tuesday 14 December at 7pm.Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Enrolments for 2011: November 20th 2010 and February 5th 2011. If these times are not possible,enrolments can be made through the post. Nov 20th: George St: 9:00 to 11:30am (follow the signs), Macandrew Int: 9:00 to 10:30am in the school foyer. Further enquiries to: George St coordinator: 4772296 Macandrew/Mosgiel coordinator 4771214. Website: www.smmcotago.com

St Brigid's School are holding a Blanket Fair on Sunday the 21st of November from 11AM to 2PM at 57 Bayfield Road, Dunedin. School families will be selling a range of goods from their picnic blankets and the PTA will be running the Chocolate Wheel and Sausage Sizzle and selling drinks, ice-blocks, candy floss and raffle tickets.

Poison Operation Targeting Possums: until 30 December bait stations with poison will be placed in the following areas: - Mt Cargill/Bethunes, Upper Chingford Park, Signal Hill, Stevensons Bush. It is advisable to keep dogs on a lead at all times while in these areas.

Newsletter 9 November 2010

2010-11-08T17:54:00.000-08:00

9 November 2010 Term 4 Week 5 10/34

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Last week we had a visit from Shane Winterton, who is the Ministry of Education national facilitator for the PB4L (positive behaviour for learning) initiative.

He was very impressed by a number of things about our school. He thought we had beautiful grounds and was amazed by the amount of room children had for playing. Thanks to Mr Harvey for the effort he puts into the upkeep of the gardens and lawns.

Shane also commented on the lovely behaviour the children displayed at morning tea time. It was a pleasure to show him the bright attractive classrooms. Well done teachers for creating superb learning centres.

All in all I felt proud showing him around our school.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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Welcome
Welcome to Brodie’s cousin Robbie who has started in R5. We welcome his family to our school community.

Portfolios
Portfolios of the children’s work will be sent home tomorrow 10 November. As the portfolios are a record of their assessment work they need to be
returned by Monday 15 November. Please discuss them with your children and make any comment, then sign the inside cover to show that you have read the portfolios.

Rainbow Class
Rainbow class for 4 year olds is being held this Thursday from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this transition to school class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 2 with items by Rooms 5 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Flippaball Results
On Sunday the Ferocious Sharks won 7 goals to 5 and the Tigers won 2 goals to 1. Well done to all the players. Please ensure the flippaball fee of $25 is paid as soon as possible.

Touch Results
Last Thursday we played St Francis Xavier and lost 2 tries to 7. Player of the day was Jack B. Please ensure the touch fee of $10 per player is paid.

Football Results
The NEV Normal School girls Football team played their first tournament last weekend at Grants Brae. They played three hard games against some much older girls. We came second in all our games but we played with lots of heart. Player of the day was Celeste Howard for her grit and determination. We hope to do better next week.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am. The menu is included with this newsletter.

School Activity Donation
All school activity donations should be paid by now. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Newsletter Covers
We are now using our new supply of newsletters. We would like to thank all of the sponsors who have supported our school by contributing to the cost of the newsletter covers. Their advertisements are on the back cover of the newsletter. Please support our sponsors.

Jump Rope for Heart
We had a fantastic afternoon last Wednesday with the Jump Rope activities. The children raised $85 from the coin trail to donate to the Heart Foundation.

English Language Assistants (ELA) Programme
Mrs Probert, our ESOL teacher, is one of the facilitators of this professional development programme attended by a number of schools at present. Last Friday a workshop was held at DNI and some of our ESOL children attended to assist the
participants undertake a reading activity.

2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
November
11 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 Wide Horizons Trip R3
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Otago Athletics Championships
19 R3 Trip to Art Gallery
19 Wide Horizons R10
25 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
26 Orange Day Parade - Road Patrollers

December
6 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30-11am
6 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 Wide Horizons R11
11 NEV Project Christmas Party DNI
14 PTA Meeting
15 Prize Giving Assembly 1.30-3.00pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 16th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Open Morning: subsidised lessons of musical instruments in small-group classes held on 32 Saturday mornings throughout the school year. Groups of parents and children wishing to commence classes in 2011 may observe classes in progress on Saturday morning, November 13th. George Street Normal School Centre: meet in the main block old entrance for guided tours from 9:00am to 10:30am. Macandrew Intermediate School Centre: meet in the foyer at 9:15am, or 10:15am.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Enrolments for 2011: November 20th 2010 and February 5th 2011. If these times are not possible, enrolments can be made through the post. Nov 20th: George St: 9:00 to 11:30am (follow the signs), Macandrew Int: 9:00 to 10:30am in the school foyer. Further enquiries to: George St coordinator: 4772296 Macandrew/Mosgiel coordinator 4771214. Website: ww.smmcotago.com

Party in the Carpark: Sunday 14 November 11am-1pm at the Salvation Army Carpark, 43 North Road. Entertainment and food, magic face painting and more.

St Brigid's School are holding a Blanket Fair on Sunday the 21st of November from 11AM to 2PM at 57 Bayfield Road, Dunedin. School families will be selling a range of goods from their picnic blankets and the PTA will be
running the Chocolate Wheel and Sausage Sizzle and selling drinks, ice-blocks, candy floss and raffle tickets.

Poison Operation Targeting Possums: until 30 December bait stations with poison will be placed in the following areas: - Mt Cargill/ Bethunes, Upper Chingford Park, Signal Hill, Stevensons Bush. It is advisable to keep dogs on a lead at all times while in these areas.

Newsletter 3 November 2010

2010-11-02T18:58:00.000-07:00

3 November 2010 Term 4 Week 4 10/33
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcome to our College teachers as they begin their final posting. They have interesting programmes prepared.

Yesterday a group of children went to the Caledonian ground to participate in the North Zone athletics sports. Mrs Hesson said everyone tried hard, performed well and were well behaved. Thank you to the parents and caregivers who provided transport and support to the children. Ellie Bardsley came 4th in the girls U11 long jump and 4th in her heat for U11 girls 75m and 5th in the 800m. She has qualified for the 800m in the Otago Championships to be held on 16 November. Well done Ellie!

It was a lovely day for the children to have fun jumping in the Jump Rope for heart. This was such a good way to raise money for the Heart Foundation. Thank you to the many children who brought their gold coin to school today. Thanks to Miss Ballantine for organising this event.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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Sun Hats
Term 4 is a ‘No Hat No Play’ term. Children must have a sun hat to wear while outside. Please ensure your child’s sun hat has a brim to cover the face and neck. Caps are not acceptable. School sun hats are available at the office for $13.00. Most classes have sun block for the children to put on but if your child is sensitive to sun block please provide a suitable block to keep at school.

Flippaball Results
Results so far have been wins to both teams on the first week, loses to both teams on the second week, and last Sunday wins again to the Ferocious Sharks 8 goals to 2 and to the Tigers 13 goals to 0. Great results!!! Please ensure the flippaball fee of $25 is paid as soon as possible.

Touch Results
Touch has also begun on Thursdays. Unfortunately games have been rained off for 2 weeks but the team has had one game which they won 7 tries to 3. Well done!! Please ensure the touch fee of $10 is paid.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 3 with items by Rooms 2 & 3. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am. The menu is included with this newsletter.

School Activity Donation
All school activity donations should be paid by now. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money need to be in by this Friday 5 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Bi-lingual Class
The bi-lingual class trial has begun with 16 children 3 afternoons each week. The class is taken by Mrs Kewene-Edwards and Natalie Stone. Children are learning simple language structure to use in their everyday life as well as whole school learning (school wide assessments etc). Children have been enjoying their learning and making good progress. Parent support has been welcome and appreciated.

Final Prize Giving Assembly
Please note the change of time: Wednesday 15 December from 1.30-3.00pm.

Dress Up Clothes
R11 is delighted to have received a variety of new dress up clothes made by Miss Bs mother Mrs Ballantine. The wonderful costumes are being enjoyed by all the children in R11!. Thank you Mrs B!

2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
November
3 Jump Rope Day Challenge Day - coin trail
5 Scholastic Issue 7 closes
11 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 Wide Horizons Trip R5
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Otago Athletics Championships
19 R3 Trip to Art Gallery
19 Wide Horizons R10
25 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
26 Orange Day Parade - Road Patrollers

December
6 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30-11am
6 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 Wide Horizons R11
11 NEV Project Christmas Party DNI
14 PTA Meeting
15 Prize Giving Assembly 1.30-3.00pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4.

PTA News

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 16th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

Parenting Courses Term 4: 6-12 years on Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am for 6 weeks from October 27 to December 1 at the NEV Baptist church. Facilitators are Melanie McNatty and Gill Eastgate. Contact Sue on 477 3403 or email sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz

Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Fireworks Extravaganzer: this Friday 5 November at 7pm at the Sally Army Hall, 45 North Road. BBQ (BYO meat). Bring fireworks to share.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Open Morning: subsidised lessons of musical instruments in small-group classes held on 32 Saturday mornings throughout the school year. Groups of parents and children wishing to commence classes in 2011 may observe classes in progress on Saturday morning, November 13th. George Street Normal School Centre: meet in the main block old entrance for guided tours from 9:00am to 10:30am. Macandrew Intermediate School Centre: meet in the foyer at 9:15am, or 10:15am.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Enrolments for 2011: November 20th 2010 and February 5th 2011. If these times are not possible, enrolments can be made through the post. Nov 20th: George St: 9:00 to 11:30am (follow the signs), Macandrew Int: 9:00 to 10:30am in the school foyer. Further enquiries to: George St coordinator: 4772296 Macandrew/Mosgiel coordinator 4771214. Website: www.smmcotago.com

Party in the Carpark: Sunday 14 November 11am-1pm at the Salvation Army Carpark, 43 North Road. Entertainment and food, magic face painting and more.

Newsletter 26 October 2010

2010-10-25T18:39:00.000-07:00

26 October 2010 Term 4 Week 3 10/32

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

There were a lot of excited children here on Thursday. They were looking forward to their performance at the Town Hall in the “Kids for Kids” concert. I thank Mrs Sintmaartensdijk for the time she put into preparing them for this event. She said they performed and behaved well. Congratulations to all who took part.

On Friday I mentioned at assembly that children must wear a sun hat during the morning tea and lunch break. Could you please ensure that your child has a hat which covers ears, nose, neck etc.

I notice some children are riding their bikes, scooters and skateboards in the grounds straight after school. Please remind them that they are not to ride them until 3.15pm.

Let’s hope this fine weather continues as the children practice for the athletic sports and jump rope.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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Dehydrator Needed
Does anyone have a dehydrator that can be used by R3 over the next 2 weeks? Please let Mrs Hesson or the office know if you can help.

Rainbow Class
This Thursday is Rainbow transition to school class for 4 year olds that will be held in R11 from 1.15-2.45pm. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 5 with items by Rooms 8 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am. The menu is included with this newsletter.

School Activity Donation
All school activity donations should be paid by now. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 7 will be sent home this week. Orders with money need to be in by Friday 5 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Jump Rope Day—Heart Foundation
We will be having a fun jump rope afternoon on Wednesday 3 November to celebrate our learning in physical education. It would be appreciated if each child could bring a gold coin for our coin trail to raise money for the heart foundation.

Kids for Kids Concert
Congratulations to all of the choir children who performed beautifully at the concert with Suzanne Prentice last Thursday evening at the Town Hall. Thank you to parents for supporting your children in this performance.

2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
October
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
29 Wide Horizons Trip R2

November
1 BOT Meeting 6pm
2 North Zone Athletics
3 Jump Rope Day Challenge Day - coin trail
5 Scholastic Issue 7 closes
11 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 Wide Horizons Trip R5
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
19 R3 Trip to Art Gallery
19 Wide Horizons R10
25 Rainbow Class

December
6 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 Wide Horizons R11
15 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4.

PTA News
Special Meeting
There will be a short “special” meeting at 3pm next Monday 1st November. We will be discussing the Vintage Car visit on November 13th.

Next PTA Meeting
The next full meeting will be held on Tuesday November 16th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

Parenting Courses Term 4: 6-12 years on Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am for 6 weeks from October 27 to December 1 at the NEV Baptist church. Facilitators are Melanie McNatty and Gill Eastgate. Contact Sue on 477 3403 or email sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz

Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Bring your children to the Light Party for a fantastic time of Halloween free fun. Sunday 31st October 4pm – 6pm. Games, bouncy castles, food, disco, craft, entertainment, Parents Café. Pre-school to Year 8. $2.00 entry fee. No scary costumes please. The Light Party is run by a group of Dunedin Christian Churches as a safe, friendly, family event as an alternative to Halloween. Venue: Dunedin City New Life Church, 48 Stafford Street.

Blue Light Halloween Mega Dance Party: for primary school children to be held at the Dunedin Police Station gym on Friday 29 October from 608pm. Entry $2, fancy dress optional.

Mornington Toys and Games Library: is selling truffles for $5 per dozen. Great for present for Christmas. Freeze really well. Contact Sacha 473 9194 to place your order.

Newsletter 19 October 2010

2010-10-18T18:48:00.000-07:00

19 October 2010 Term 4 Week 2 10/31

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Swimming
I have heard a lot of very positive comments regarding swimming. The children are making excellent progress. Thanks to the PTA who help with the cost of the swimming block which means we are able to employ qualified instructors from the Jill Clarke Swim School. Thanks also to the parents and friends of the school who assist with drying and dressing.

Oral Health Week
Last week I told you about the ‘Lift the Lip’ dental check-up taking place. This will occur tomorrow, Wednesday from 1.30-3pm. Our dental therapist Sam and dental assistant Tina will carry out this quick routine. Please let us know by 9am tomorrow if you do not want your child to participate in the check-up or have their photo taken.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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School Photos
Orders with money need to be returned to the office by tomorrow, Wednesday 20 October.

Sun Hats
Term 4 is a ‘No Hat No Play’ term. Children must have a sun hat to wear while outside. Please ensure your child’s sun hat has a brim to cover the face and neck. Caps are not acceptable. School sun hats are available at the office for $13.00.

School Swimming
School swimming continues this week until Friday 22 October (excluding Thursday 21 October). The cost of the swimming block is $25.00. This cost is included as part of the school activity donation. If your child’s activity donation has not been paid please sent $25 to school.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 11 with items by Rooms 5 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Labour Day Holiday
Next Monday, 25 October, school will be closed to observe Labour Day.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

School Activity Donation
Please make payment as soon as possible as this money goes towards the payment of the swimming block and other Term 4 activities. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Dental Therapist
The school dental therapist, Samantha Lester and dental assistant Tina are onsite at the dental clinic to carry out the usual dental health checkups on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays this term. Their contact number is 027 284 9932.

Kids and Iodine Status Study
A number of children were invited to participate in this study. Please return consent forms to the office if you are happy for your child to take part in the study.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 7 will be sent home this week. Orders with money need to be in by Friday 5 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Sporting Success
Congratulations and well done to Meihana Schooner who has been selected for the Otago Touch Under 11 team.

2010 Term Dates
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
October
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
20 Oral Health Check 1.30-2.30pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day - School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
29 Wide Horizons Trip R2

November
1 BOT Meeting 6pm
2 North Zone Athletics
5 Scholastic Issue 7 closes
11 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
12 Wide Horizons Trip R5
16 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
19 R3 Trip to Art Gallery
19 Wide Horizons R10
25 Rainbow Class

December
6 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 Wide Horizons R11
15 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
16 Talent Show 9.30-11am
16 Final Day of T4.

2011 Term Dates

Teacher Only Day Monday 31 January
Term 1 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July
Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 December

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 21 March
Queen's Birthday Monday 6 June

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Waitangi Day Sunday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 22 April
Easter Monday Monday 25 April
Anzac Day Monday 25 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 26 April
Labour Day Monday 24 October

PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 16 November, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

Parenting Courses Term 4:
6-12 years on Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am for 6 weeks from October 27 to December 1 at the NEV Baptist church. Faciltators are Melanie McNatty and Gill Eastgate. Contact Sue on 477 3403 or email sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz

Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Upcoming Parenting Seminars: practical and entertaining seminars for parents, presented by John and Naomi Cowan from Parents Inc. Wed 27 October: Hot Tips for Parents (0-10 years) Thurs 28 October: Hot Tips for Parenting Teenagers (10-18 years). Venue: George Street Normal School Hall. Time: 7.30-9.45pm. Cost: $15 per person ($10 manuals available on the night). Tickets available from George Street Normal School and Dunedin North Intermediate School offices, or by contacting Leith Valley Church (4679208). You can also book online at www.theparentingplace.com after registering on their site.

Bring your children to the Light Party for a fantastic time of Halloween free fun. Sunday 31st October 4pm – 6pm. Games, bouncy castles, food, disco, craft, entertainment, Parents Café. Pre-school to Year 8. $2.00 entry fee. No scary costumes please. The Light Party is run by a group of Dunedin Christian Churches as a safe, friendly, family event as an alternative to Halloween. Venue: Dunedin City New Life Church, 48 Stafford Street.

Leith Children’s Athletics Club: Training nights: Tuesdays 5.30-6.30pm at Chingford Park. Fees: competitive $50 includes training night and inter-club at the Caledonian Ground 9am-12pm; non-competitive $30 for training night only. Contact Margaret or Ray Knox 476 6288 or email raybmarg@xtra.co.nz

Blue Light Halloween Mega Dance Party: for primary school children to be held at the Dunedin Police Station gym on Friday 29 October from 608pm. Entry $2, fancy dress optional.

Sacred Heart School Fair: Saturday 30 October from 11am. Come along and join the fun.

Mornington Toys and Games Library: is selling truffles for $5 per dozen. Great for present for Christmas. Freeze really well. Contact Sacha 473 9194 to place your order.

Newsletter 12 October 2010

2010-10-11T19:21:00.000-07:00

12 October 2010 Term 4 Week 1 10/30

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcome back to Term 4 and a special welcome to new pupils and families. The term starts off with a special emphasis on healthy living and exercise - Jump Rope, Swimming, Athletics and Oral Health Week.

Oral Health Week
Next week our school along with 8 other local schools and early childhood centres will be involved in an Oral Health Week.

This involves each child being asked to lift their lip so a dental student can have a quick look at their teeth. Apparently a lot of information can be gained about general dental health from this simple check up. Following this a photo will be taken of their
smiling face which will form part of a mural - used to celebrate healthy smiles.

Colgate have generously donated a tooth brush and tube of tooth paste for each child.

If you do not want your child to be involved in the check-up or photo, please let the office know.

The school dental therapist, Samantha Lester and dental assistant Tina are onsite at the dental clinic to carry out the usual dental health checkups on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays this term. Maybe this week would be an opportunity to reinforce healthy dental routines with your child.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

Cheryl Staynes
Acting Principal

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Welcome
Welcome to Riley and Thomas who have started in R11 and to Rory who has returned to R2. We also welcome their families to our school community.

School Swimming
The school swimming block started today and will continue for 8 days until Friday 22 October (excluding Thursday 21 October). Children will need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. Swimming is being taught by the JC Swim School. The cost of the swimming block will be $25.00. This cost is included as part of the school activity donation. If your child’s activity donation has not been paid please sent $25 to school. The timetable was sent home yesterday.

Rainbow Class
The Rainbow Class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday from 1.15-2.45pm. This is a transition to school class taken by the new entrant teacher Mrs Will. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this group please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

T-Ball for 5, 6 and 7 Year Olds
A few of the parents at the school are interested in starting up a fun T-Ball team for 5, 6 and 7 year olds. If anyone is interested to learn more, please contact Billie Drummond on 473 7200 or 027 473 7203.

Polyfest Kapa Haka DVD
A DVD of the Polyfest is available for $25. It includes the 2 days of performances. An order form will be sent home with children who participated in the festival. Orders can also be made at the office.

School Activity Donation
Statements have been sent home today for any child whose activity donation has not been paid in full. Please make payment as soon as possible as this money goes towards the payment of the swimming block and other Term 4 activities. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Bilingual Class
A reminder for parents/caregivers of children who are attending the bilingual class that there will be a shared meal to be held in the staffroom this Wednesday at 6pm.

School Photos
Proofs and order forms were sent home yesterday. Orders with money need to be returned to the office by next Wednesday 20 October.

2010 Term Dates

Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
October
12 Dental Therapist on site
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
12 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
13 Vision & Hearing Testing 9-12.30pm
14 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
29 Wide Horizons Trip R2

PTA News
Welcome back to school for Term 4 – we hope that everyone had a good holiday and that you are ready for the last term of this year!

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held today, Tuesday October 12th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Catholic Social Services Seasons For Growth Programme on Grief and Loss: is going to be open to 7-12 year old children who have lost contact with a family member or significant other person in their lives; through separation, divorce or death. It is a fun supportive group for small numbers of young people to develop skills to manage their grief experiences. The group begins Monday 1st Nov at Catholic Social Services. For more information contact: Sue Whyte or Adele Smith Catholic Social Services Ph: 477 3403.

Fun in the Garden: Glenfalloch Woodland Garden hosts Art in the Garden on Sunday 17th October 12.30 till 4.30pm. Art exhibition including school children’s art. Kids, check out our afternoon fun which includes a 25 metre Jumbo Waterslide on the Homestead Lawn, discover Glenfalloch’s new Gnaughty Golden Gnome, decorate a sand saucer, butterfly face painting and have a pot fired in the Raku kiln. Find a treasure to take home for your garden amongst the Rhododendrons for Sale or try some delicious food and wine in the 'Tasting Room'. Adults $5 and children FREE.430 Portobello Road. Contact Glenda Ph 027 387 6150.

Upcoming Parenting Seminars: practical and entertaining seminars for parents, presented by John and Naomi Cowan from Parents Inc. Wed 27 October: Hot Tips for Parents (0-10 years) Thurs 28 October: Hot Tips for Parenting Teenagers (10-18 years). Venue: George Street Normal School Hall. Time: 7.30-9.45pm. Cost: $15 per person ($10 manuals available on the night). Tickets available from George Street Normal School and Dunedin North Intermediate School offices, or by contacting Leith Valley Church (4679208). You can also book online at www.theparentingplace.com after registering on their site.

Children’s Art Classes: Mon-Fri 3:00-6:15pm, Sat. 10:00am-12:00 & 2:00-4:00pm $20/2-3hrs or $200/10 week term. Enquiries/Enrolments: Ph-KEC 477 6112/Hm 472-8072/Cell. 021-114-7971. Tutors: Matthew Robertson, or Fiona Shaw-Robertson email: ma-fiarts@clear.net.nz Website http://www.ma-fiarts.co.nz

Chisholm Park Golf Club: Junior golf classes for boys and girls aged 7+ are available on Tuesdays after school starting 19 Oct and
Saturday afternoons starting 16 Oct for 4 weeks. Cost $25. Parent and child classes are also available. Contact 455 0565 for further information.

Newsletter 21 September 2010

2010-09-20T20:06:00.000-07:00

21 September 2010 Term 3 Week 10 10/29

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Te Reo Class Term 4 Trial
Mrs Kewene-Edwards will trial some afternoon bilingual classes next term. The scope and shape of this trial will be finalised tomorrow when the steering group meets at school at 3.15pm. All are welcome to contribute to this meeting. Once details are finalised, the parents of those registered to be part of this trial will be informed. Registrations are still open through the school office.

Principal’s Sabbatical
Last year I applied for and was granted a one term sabbatical. I chose to take the coming term, Term 4, for study leave. Mrs Staynes will be acting principal in my absence. A reliever will cover Mrs Staynes duties.

National Standards
Lester Flockton led a very interesting discussion on National Standards last evening. Thanks to all the parents, teachers and board members who attended.

On behalf of the staff I wish all school families a safe and restful holiday.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

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Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 8 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for the sale leaflet need to be in by the end of term. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

T-Ball for 5, 6 and 7 Year Olds
A few of the parents at the school are interested in starting up a fun T-Ball team for 5, 6 and 7 year olds. If anyone is interested to learn more, please contact Billie Drummond on 473 7200 or 027 473 7203. Practices won’t start until after the beginning of next term.

Polyfest Kapa Haka DVD
A DVD of the Polyfest is available for $25. It includes the 2 days of performances. An order form will be sent home with children who participated in the festival. Orders can also be made at the office.

Security Over the Holidays
We ask that school families be vigilant over the holidays and contact the Police or Chubb Security ph 479 6367 if there is a security issue. The contractors will be continuing work on the College Block over the holiday period.

School Activity Donation
Please ensure that your child’s school activity donation is paid up to the end of Term 3 at least. Contact the office if you are unsure of the balance.

School Swimming
The school swimming block for Term 4 starts on Tuesday 12 October for 8 days until Friday 22 October (excluding Thursday 21 October). Children will need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. Swimming will be taught by the JC Swim School. The cost of the swimming block will be $25.00. This cost is included as part of the school activity donation. If your child’s activity donation has not been paid please sent $25 to school. The timetable is included with this newsletter.

PTA Donation
Thanks to the PTA who have donated $200 to each class for extra class resources. The PTA have achieved some great fundraising this term which is really appreciated by the staff and children.

BOT News
The Board of Trustees met last night following the National Standards meeting led by Lester Flockton. The Board endorsed a statement of no confidence in the Standards for use in setting achievement targets.

Other matters discussed included property issues; curriculum policy updates in line with the new NZ Curriculum; trial of the bilingual class in T4; plans for the gifted and talented class next year; plans for the 160th anniversary of the school in 2011; parent survey; and the principal appraisal process.

2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Thurs 16 December

Dates to Note
September
24 End of Term 3

October
11 First Day of Term 4
12 Dental Therapist on site
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
12 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
13 Vision & Hearing Testing 9-12.30pm
14 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

PTA News
Maths-a-thon
The PTA have decided to use the money raised from the Maths-a-thon to benefit the children’s class room environments. As such we have given each class $200 to spend on whatever they think would improve their class room (to be decided on after consultation with their teachers).

Hyndman Book Sale
Orders for this have now finished. Thank you to Cameron Gascoyne’s family for their great fundraising.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 12th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

NEV Community Development Project
Spring Community Dinner tonight! Tuesday 21 September, Come and listen to our wonderful Community Choir with director Clare Adams, be fooled by Terry Ebeling the Valley magician, congratulate our lovely Art Fibre Fairies for the 2010 Community Quilt, meet Nicole and Jacob, the 2 students who are organising Neighbours’ Week, tap your foot to the African rhythms of SHEbang!, an all female drumming group, and maybe do some French dancing with Les Belles Vilaines. All neighbours welcome at the Baptist Hall 270 North Road from 6:30pm. Bring a plate and a drink. Gold coin donation for the North East Valley Community Development Project.

Don’t forget the Folding Guild next Friday 1st October from 9am at the community room 248 North Rd. Delicious baking!

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.
Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

Valley OSCAR is running a school holiday programme Monday 27th September - Friday 1st October from 8:30 - 5:30 pm daily at the NEV Baptist Church Hall. For more information contact Janette 4739413 or drop in at the church office for an enrolment form. Cost $30 a day, WINZ subsidies available.

Registration Day for Hill City Children's Athletics is between 10am and 12pm on Saturday 25th September at the Hill City Clubrooms (near the Caledonian Ground). Opening Night is Tuesday the 12th of October 2010 at the Hill City Clubrooms. Be there at 5:30pm to register if you missed registration day. A newsletter and registration form is available at the school office. Contact Tim Molteno 473 1368 tim@molteno.net

Northern Gymnastic Club: Fun and affordable gymnastics and trampoline classes at a recreational or competitive level for girls and boys. Open Day: 2-3.30p.m. Sunday 10th October. Burt Hall, King Edward Court (car park entrance off Tennyson St). Contact us: Erin ph. 477 1410, Alison ph. 453 6065, northerngym@gmail.com

Catholic Social Services Seasons For Growth Programme on Grief and Loss: is going to be open to 7-12 year old children who have lost contact with a family member or significant other person in their lives; through separation, divorce or death. It is a fun supportive group for small numbers of young people to develop skills to manage their grief experiences. The group begins Monday 1st Nov at Catholic Social Services. For more information contact: Sue Whyte or Adele Smith Catholic Social Services Ph: 477 3403.

Catholic Social Services Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses: Day & Evening courses: Game On-dads/Seasons for Growth. Register now for 2010: 0-6 years, 6-12 years, Teenage =6 sessions; cost negotiable ph 4773403 sue@ cathsocialservices.org.nz

Free Holiday Activities at Dunedin Public Libraries: Information is available from www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz or call 474 3690.
Northern Gymnastics Open Day: Sunday 10 October 2-3.30pm at Burt Hall, King Edward Court. Contact Erin 477 1410.

Newsletter 14 September 2010

2010-09-13T17:01:00.000-07:00

14 September 2010 Term 3 Week 9 10/28

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

National Standards
I have voiced to you my opposition to the Government’s National Standards policy for over a year now.

My fear has been and continues to be that National Standards is driven by politics rather than what is best for children.

The decision to fully implement the Standards at NEV Normal in their current form rests with the Board of Trustees.

They share my concerns about the Standards and they have been cautious in their approach to implementation. They have engaged with the Ministry of Education and the Minister to address their concerns.

It is therefore pleasing to see that the Minister has acknowledged the worries Boards and principals have expressed and that she has initiated an advisory group to consider these concerns.

In the meantime we have asked Emeritus Professor of Education, Lester Flockton, to speak to parents and teachers and trustees about this controversial policy at a special meeting to be held in the school staffroom at 4.30pm Monday 20 September.
All welcome.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

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Welcome
Welcome to Ava and Thomas who have started in R11 and Amelia who has started in R2. We warmly welcome their families to our school community.

Otago Cross Country Championships
Congratulations go to Tarryn and Ellie who competed in the Otago Cross Country Championships held at Balmacewen Intermediate School last week. Ellie finished 12th in the Y6 girls event and Tarryn finished 35th in the Y5 girls event.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 2 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.

Sewing Help Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with a small sewing job on the Kapa Haka uniforms. If you are able to help please let the office know.

Scholastic Book Club
A sale leaflet has been sent home today. Orders with money need to be in by the end of term. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

T-Ball for 5, 6 and 7 Year Olds
A few of the parents at the school are interested in starting up a fun T-Ball team for 5, 6 and 7 year olds. If anyone is interested to learn more, please contact Billie Drummond on 027 473 7203. Practices won’t start until after the beginning of next term.

National Standards Meeting
On Monday 20 September Lester Flockton will lead an information meeting on the National Standards for Board members and parents/caregivers. The meeting will be held in the staffroom from 4.30 to 6pm.

Lester Flockton is a respected academic who has worked for the University Of Otago; is a former school principal and has worked on the National Education Monitoring Project. He has a special interest in assessment and curriculum.

All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

2010 Term Dates

Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
September
15 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
20 National Standards Meeting 4.30-6pm
20 BOT Meeting 6pm
24 End of Term 3

October
11 First Day of Term 4
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
12 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
14 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

Vitamin D
We all need Vitamin D to help absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for bone growth and strength.

The best source of Vitamin D is from the sun. As we don’t always see the sun during our winter months it is
important to remember to get outside as much as possible when the sun is out!

You can also obtain Vitamin D from some foods. A good source of Vitamin D is found in fatty fish (salmon,
mackerel and sardines) and also in cod liver oil.

For more information or if you are concerned about your Vitamin D levels talk to your GP or Public Health Nurse.

The Public Health Nurse for our school is: Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835

PTA News
Maths-a-thon
So far we have risen over $1,300 from this fundraiser! Thank you to all of those that gave so generously and congratulations to all of the children that participated.

Hyndman Book Sale
Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than Monday 20th September. Orders will be delivered at the beginning of Term 4. These books make great birthday and Christmas presents.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held Wednesday September 15th, at 3.20pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: 4-6 people per term; $5 per person. $1 raffles. Great prizes. Bar open. Thursday 16 September 7pm for 7.30 start at the NEV Bowling Club 139 North Road. Ph 473 9107 to register.

Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

North East Valley Junior Cricket Registration: Tuesday 14 September, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. For further information please see our website: www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc

Valley OSCAR is running a school holiday programme Monday 27th September - Friday 1st October from 8:30 - 5:30 pm daily at the NEV Baptist Church Hall. For more information contact Janette 4739413 or drop in at the church office for an enrolment form. Cost $30 a day, WINZ subsidies available.

The NEV Community Development Project are selling raffle tickets for the Community Quilt at the New World supermarket this Friday. The beautiful quilt has been made and kindly donated by the Art Fibre group. The raffle will be drawn at the Spring dinner on Tuesday 21st September (270 North Rd Baptist Hall from 6:30pm). All proceeds of the quilt raffle towards North East Valley community development initiatives. We are still looking for 2 more volunteers to fill up the roster this Friday, if you can give one hour of your time, please contact Kate at 473 8614 or valleynews@actrix.co.nz

Science in the Sea Holiday Programme: at the NZ Marine Studies Centre & Westpac Aquarium Saturday 25th September - Sunday 10th October 2010. get hands-on experience of being a marine scientist. Daily activities during the holidays include science experiments, data collection to test your observation skills, whale songs, films, short talks and demonstrations. Board our yellow
submarine to discover how scientists explore the deep sea. Come along to our fish feeding sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2-3pm and find out! Aquarium entry fees apply. Phone 03 479 5826 Email marine-studies@otago.ac.nz

NZ Short Track Ice Speed Skating
Championships: at the Dunedin Ice Stadium Friday 17th September 4.30pm – 7.30pm;,
Saturday 18th September 9.00am – 3.00pm. No entry charge. Contact 456 4556.

Campaign Launch + Fundraiser Help put Steve O’Connor onto the DCC
Friday September 17th 7pm NEV Baptist Church Tickets $10 or $20 family. Tickets at door or ph Steve 4544986 Advertisement.

Newsletter 7 September 2010

2010-09-06T18:56:00.000-07:00

7 September 2010 Term 3/Week 8 10/27

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

New Zealanders are familiar with natural disasters. Many of us have had first hand experience of a major earthquake, a flood, a landslip. All of us will know of someone who has been affected by the recent Canterbury Earthquake.

It is affirming to see the universal generosity human beings show to one another when tragedy strikes. I suppose this is in large part due to the common belief in the rule ‘Treat others as you would like to be treated’.

This ethic of reciprocity is how we try to act at school and underlies our school rules and behaviour.

In the coming weeks Mrs Staynes will lead the staff and children through some discussions about this rule as we review our behaviour management systems as we introduce the initiative outlined in last week’s newsletter. Watch this space.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

Polyfest
This Thursday the senior school is performing at the Maori and Pacific Island Festival being held at the Edgar Centre. Our performance time is 10.30am. Children will be wearing their new kapa haka uniforms donated by the PTA and BOT. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. There is a $2 entry fee to the Edgar Centre.

Rainbow Class
Rainbow class will be held this Thursday at 1.15 to 2.45pm in the new entrant class. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join please contact the office or Mrs Will.

School Photos
School photos will be held as follows: -
Wednesday 8 September: R5, R3, R2 from 1.30pm.
Thursday 9 September: R11, R10, R8 from 9am.

Please note that there will be class and individual photos taken but not family groups. If you do not wish your child to be photographed as an individual please contact the office.

Otago Cross Country Championships
Best wishes to Tarryn and Ellie who are representing our school in the Otago Cross Country Championships on Friday.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders for Issue 5 with money need to be in to the office by this Friday 10 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 3 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Please note the new prices:
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.

Kids for Kids Concert
The North East Valley Normal School choir will be performing at the Kids for Kids Christmas Show with Suzanne Prentice on Thursday 21 October at 7.30pm. The tickets for this show are now on sale and can be bought at the Regent Theatre box office, or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz. If your child is part of the choir, they will not need a ticket. If you have any questions see Mrs Sintmaartensdijk in Room 10.

Sports Awards
Congratulations to Connor Kennedy who received the Best Tackler U8 award at the Alhambra Junior Rugby Club prize giving. Congratulations also go to the following
children who received awards at the Northern Junior Soccer Club prize giving: - William Ferguson for Most Improved Player and Matai Bowen for Most Valuable Player in the 8th grade; Jack O’Connor for Most Improved Player in the 11th grade; and
Jordan Bailey for The Golden Boot Award for the most goals scored in the 8th grade black team.

National Standards Meeting
On Monday 20 September Lester Flockton will lead an information meeting on the National Standards for Board members and parents/caregivers. The meeting will be held in the staffroom from 4.30 to 6pm.

Lester Flockton is a respected academic who has worked for the University Of Otago; is a former school principal and has worked on the National Education Monitoring Project. He has a special interest in assessment and curriculum.

All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
September
8 School Photos Senior School
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos Junior School
9 PolyFest 10.30am Edgar Centre
10 Otago X Country Championships
10 Wide Horizons R10
13 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
20 National Standards Meeting 4.30-6pm
20 BOT Meeting 6pm
24 End of Term 3

October
11 First Day of Term 4
12-22 Swimming Block (8 days)
12 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
14 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre
25 Labour Day School Closed
28 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

PTA News
Hyndman Book Sale
Order forms and money need to be into the office no later than 20th September. Orders will be delivered at the beginning of Term 4. There will be spare order forms in the office if anyone wants to take copies to friends or work.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 14th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Further details are available on the notice board in the school office.

Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: 4-6 people per term; $5 per person. $1 raffles. Great prizes. Bar open. Thursday 16 September 7pm for 7.30 start at the NEV Bowling Club 139 North Road. Ph 473 9107 to register.

Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

North East Valley Junior Cricket Registration: Saturday 11 September, 10-12 am OR Tuesday 14 September, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. For further information please see our website: www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc

Valley OSCAR is running a school holiday programme Monday 27th September - Friday 1st October from 8:30 - 5:30 pm daily at the NEV Baptist Church Hall. For more information contact Janette 4739413 or drop in at the church office for an enrolment form. Cost $30 a day, WINZ subsidies available.

Saturday Morning Music Classes Annual Demonstration Concert takes place in the Dunedin Town Hall on Sunday the 19th September at 3pm. This is a great way to see the progress made by the children who learn to play an instrument through our organisation. There are usually up to 500 children involved. Door sales are available at the Town Hall from 2:30pm on the 19th. Adults $8 Children $4. More
information about our Open Morning and Enrolments for the Year 2011 will be in a
newsletter next term.

Netball Otago Holiday Programme: Learn a variety of netball skills and enjoy all kinds of fun activities at Edgar Sports Centre on Monday to Wednesday from 9 am – 1pm (please provide morning tea and a drink). Dates: 27 to 29
September for Year 4 – 8 Boys and Girls. Cost $60 per participant. Contact Trish Purdie-Smith Netball Otago 455 1702 trishps@netballotago.co.nz

Ravensbourne Youth Yachting Club: Open day for sailing on Sunday 12th September and Sunday 19th September from 10am at Ravensbourne Boating Club, Ravensbourne Road, West Harbour. All training is supervised by qualified instructors. There is no cost. Bring a wetsuit if you have one & suitable footwear. Enquiries to Warwick Graham 471 0027 or 027 445 4500 email: jaws.graham@clear.net.nz

Advertisement
Campaign Launch + Fundraiser
Help put Steve O’Connor onto the DCC
Friday September 17th 7pm NEV Baptist Church
Tickets $10 or $20 family.
Featuring: Music: Peter & Flora Knight, Neil Copeland, Lionel, Raoul, Tracey Jones & others
Fashion show featuring outfits from NEV’s
Inside Out & Salvation Army
Fundraising Auction. Items can be viewed at www.steveoconnor.org.nz/auction.pdf
Supper included tickets at door or ph Steve 4544986
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL NOW GO TO SALVATION ARMY FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

Newsletter 1 September 2010

2010-08-31T19:57:00.000-07:00

1 September 2010 Term 3 Week 7 10/26

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Positive Behaviour for Learning
NEV Normal is one of four local school invited by the Ministry of Education to introduce an American behaviour management system into local schools.

The first day of training was yesterday at the regional offices of the Ministry. All of our senior team attended and we were very impressed with what we saw. Mrs Staynes will lead the introduction of this initiative.

This behaviour system started in a very rough school in the States - at that school the principal had an armed guard on hand at all times! - and the approach turned the school around.

The Government has sponsored the introduction of the scheme into NZ schools because of the rise in behaviour problems evident in our schools.

We enjoy pretty good behaviour from most of our children but there is always room for improvement. Parents will be briefed further about how this new system will work in our school. The implementation will take 3 years.

Random Act Of Kindness Day
Today is Random Act of Kindness Day. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many parents who show our children kindness. Often parents will notice children at school are in need of a warm jacket or some new shoes and the next thing these items turn up. I’ve seen teachers and other staff do the same. Thanks!

I have notices that there are a few families really struggling to make ends meet lately. The school has some strategies in place to help children and families in need so please let us know if we can help.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.
John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to Paige and Bailey who have started in R11. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.

Kapa Haka Uniform Fittings
Thursday 2 September at lunch time. If you have a spare hour to help please come along.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 11 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Foods have advised of a price increase for their lunches. There is a notice included with this newsletter. Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $3.00; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $4.00 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.

NEV Normal Tops
We are missing a number of our NEV Normal tops which are used for sport and other school activities. Please check at home and in school bags and return all tops to school as soon as possible. Thank you.

Kids for Kids Concert
The North East Valley Normal School choir will be performing at the Kids for Kids Christmas Show with Suzanne Prentice on Thursday 21 October at 7.30pm. The tickets for this show are now on sale and can be bought at the Regent Theatre box office, or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz. If your child is part of the choir, they will not need a ticket. If you have any questions see Mrs Sintmaartensdijk in Room 10.

Advertising on the Newsletter
Our newsletter cover is being updated. If you would like to advertise on the back cover please contact the office or phone Barry’s Newsletter Services on 0508 733 733.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 5 are being sent home today.
Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 10 September. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

School Photos
School photos have been booked in for Thursday 9 September, however we have a clash with the Polyfest Kapa Haka festival. As a result we have altered the times for the school photos as follows: -

Wednesday 8 September: R5, R3, R2 from 1.30pm.
Thursday 9 September: R11, R10, R8 from 9am.

Please note that there will be class and individual photos taken but not family groups. If you do not wish your child to be photographed as an individual please contact the office.

Sports Results
Our soccer team played Christian Liberton School today and after a very good game lost 1 goal to 0. Congratulations to all our players.

Enrolling for Year 7, 2011 at Dunedin North Intermediate:

Enrolments for 2011 are mounting up. Some learning-style options are filling very rapidly. First preference is given to the earliest enrolments. To avoid missing out on your preferred option please act now and forward your enrolment to the DNI office. If you require an enrolment pack or wish to make an appointment with the principal, Ross Leach, prior to enrolling please contact Joanne Popa in the office on 473 9027. NEV Normal School holds some enrolment packs at the office.

2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note

September
2 Kapa Haka Fittings
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
8 School Photos Senior School
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos Junior School
9 PolyFest Edgar Centre
10 Otago X Country Championships
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3

Community News
Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: 4-6 people per term; $5 per person. $1 raffles. Great prizes. Bar open. Thursday 16 September 7pm for 7.30 start at the NEV Bowling Club 139 North Road. Ph 473 9107 to register.

Zumba Fitness: has come to the Valley!! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm in the school hall. Wear appropriate footwear; bring a towel and a water bottle. Cost $5 per class.

North East Valley Junior Cricket Registration: Saturday 11 September, 10-12 am OR Tuesday 14 September, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Clubrooms, Gardens Ground, Bank Street. Boys and girls ages 5-14 welcome. For further information please see our website: www.wix.com/juniorcricket/nev-jcc

Southern Gymnastics Academy: Recreational gymnastics for children aged 5-11. Tues 28th, Thurs 30th September, and Tues 5th, Thurs 7th October. 9:00-10:30am, and 11:30-1:00pm. $7.50 per session or $20 for all four. Contact: www.southerngymnastics.co.nz Email: dunedin@southerngymnastics.co.nz

Breakfast – simple, low-cost and healthy!
For a typical person the longest duration of time that passes between meals is from dinner (or that after dinner snack) until breakfast the following morning. Our bodies are like a machine that needs to be refuelled regularly and the more time that passes between meals the less effective our bodies will perform.

Breakfast at home is a healthy, low-cost way to help your children grow strong and be ready to learn. Some simple breakfast options are toast with spreads, cereal such as wheat biscuits with milk or rolled oats/porridge with milk.

To obtain any resources or advice on healthy eating and the importance of breakfast talk to your schools public health nurse.

The Public Health Nurse for our school is:
Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835

Newsletter 24 August 2010

2010-08-23T19:11:00.000-07:00

24 August 2010Term 3 Week 6 10/25

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

As I write the painters are scraping away on the window sills outside my office! Sometimes we have to put up with a bit of discomfort to enjoy the benefits of change.

The senior classes are now enjoying their refreshed and refurbished classrooms. The children and teachers alike have patiently endured the noise and disruption that has come with the building work. Now they can settle back into their permanent
learning spaces.

The senior block has not only been refurbished but has been strengthened to meet modern earthquake standards and has had all rot and leaks repaired. These blocks are over 40 years old so well overdue a bit of attention! The College Block, which includes the library, should be ready for occupation mid way through next term.

Other things to look forward to: -
The bilingual class - starting next term on a trial basis has already 9 children registered.
The Kapa Haka uniforms have arrived and they look spectacular - thanks to the PTA and the BoT who shared the cost of these! The Poly Festival is scheduled for September 9th.
A teacher has been appointed to teach the Gifted Kids Classes which we have agreed to host from 2011. This exciting city-wide project will have positive spin-offs for our children.
Plans have been submitted to move the two older classrooms which house the community project, to the back of the car park and to then re-gable the front of the hall. We are hoping to have this project completed by April 2011 at which time we celebrate the school’s 160th birthday.
New entrant enrolments have been strong lately and we have had a number of unexpected enrolments in the upper school.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to Mixi who has started in R11. A warm welcome to her family to our school community.

Rainbow Class
This transition to school class for 4 year olds will be held this Thursday 26 August from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this group, please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no PTA hot lunches this Friday.

Sports Results
R 3 and R5 children ran in the North Zone cross country at Balmacewen Intermediate today. Well done to all the children who participated. Congratulations to Tarryn Tree and Ellie Bardsley who have qualified for the Otago Cross Country Championships which will be held on 10 September.

NEV Normal Tops
We are missing a number of our NEV Normal tops which are used for sport and other school activities. Please check at home and in school bags and return all tops to school as soon as possible. Thank you.

Advertising on the Newsletter
Our newsletter cover is being updated. If you would like to advertise on the back cover please contact the office or phone Barry’s Newsletter Services on 0508 733 733.

Kids for Kids Concert
The North East Valley Normal School choir will be performing at the Kids for Kids Christmas Show with Suzanne Prentice on Thursday 21 October at 7.30pm. The tickets for this show are now on sale and can be bought at the Regent Theatre box office, or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz. If your child is part of the choir, they will not need a ticket. If you have any questions see Mrs Sintmaartensdijk in Room 10.

Board of Trustees News
National Standards
Further to my letter sent home on Friday regarding National Standards reporting, I wish to let parents/caregivers know that the Board is continuing to work through how we report to parents in a safe and helpful manner.

We are currently discussing: -
The best ways to inform parents of the issues of concern that have been raised.
The best way to consult parents before and after we send home the first National Standards reports.

We welcome your feedback at anytime and we hope you will engage in the more formal processes of consultation that the BOT initiates.

Steve O’Connor
Board Chair

2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
August
24 North Zone X Country R3 & R5
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
30 R2 Cupcake Day 12.30-1.30pm

September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
9 PolyFest Edgar Centre
10 Otago X Country Championships
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3

PTA News
Maths-A-Thon
Congratulations to all the children for taking part in the Maths-A-Thon last Friday! Completed cards and money need to be returned to the school office no later than Friday 27th August. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support of these PTA fundraisers.

Hyndman Book Sale
Brochures will be sent home soon for you, your family and work colleges to purchase some of these books at super prices. They make great birthday and Christmas presents!

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held today Tuesday
September 14th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Quiz Night Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: 4-6 people per term; $5 per person. $1 raffles. Great prizes. Bar open. Thursday 16 September 7pm for 7.30 start at the NEV Bowling Club 139 North Road. Ph 473 9107 to register.

Respiratory Hygiene
Term Three is usually when we get winter illnesses so here is another reminder about the importance of respiratory hygiene.

As one way of preventing the spread of viruses we are teaching children to cough and sneeze into their elbows or alternatively to cough and sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away. Also always remember to wash your hands after every time you sneeze or cough.

The Public Health Nurse for our school is: Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835.

Newsletter 18 August 2010

2010-08-17T17:39:00.000-07:00

18 August 2010 Term 3 Week 5 10/24

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

National Standards Testing
The ODT reported today that our school is not producing a mid year report as a protest against the Government policy on National Standards. This is not the case.
We do not usually publish a mid-year written report;
The Board of Trustees asked the teachers to prepare a trial mid-year report based on the National Standards; the teachers did so;
These reports do not accurately portray the children’s achievement;
The Board of Trustees decided they should not be published because of the teachers’ concerns about then;
The Board of Trustees have written to the Secretary of Education explaining why these reports will not be published and asking for her comment.

So, the reports have not been sent home because they are not seen as useful, not as a protest! Most principals I know are experiencing similar problems as they find the National Standards levels do not match other more reliable and tested assessment tools. Until these ‘mismatches’ are sorted, the worth of the Standards will continue to be debated.

Hopefully, someone in Wellington will see sense and go back to the drawing board with these standards and either chuck them out altogether, or reset them using more reliable processes.

Behaviour Initiative
The Ministry of Education have invited NEV Normal to be part of a small pilot scheme
introducing an American behaviour model into NZ schools. We need a couple of parent volunteers to be part of this pilot. It will require attendance at training during the day for 1 or 2 days every now and then. If you are interested, please leave you name with Sara at the office.

Bilingual Class Trial
During Term 4 we will trial a bilingual class in the afternoons. Mrs Kewene-Edwards will teach this class. Parents who wish their child to attend should register at the office. Mrs Kewene-Edwards class will be covered by other teachers during this trial period.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to Holly who has started in R3 and Ellie who has started in R5. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 10 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch
consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
1 x slice of pizza and a sausage roll for $1.50.
Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.
Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.

Sports Results
The final game was held yesterday against College Street School and we won 8 goals to 7!!! Jaani was the player of the day. Congratulations to all the children who participated in netball and thanks to Mrs Hesson and Jess Hannah-Brennan for organising and coaching.

Volleyball
A number of children participated in an interschool volleyball tournament in the school hall yesterday afternoon. Thanks to Mrs Hesson for organising the competition.

Mathletics
Congratulations to our Mathletics team of Hamish, Cyprus, Jack O and Alex who
competed in the Mathletics competition on Monday at the Town Hall. They
performed with credit! Thank you to Mrs Staynes who has been coaching them.

PTA News
Maths-A-Thon
Maths-a-thon fundraising cards need to be back to the classrooms by this Thursday 19th. The test will be held on Friday 20th. Cards will then be sent back home for money to be collected and returned to the school office no later than Friday 27th August. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support of the PTA fundraisers.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 14th at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Hand washing
The spread of illness is most common in the third term of the school year. This is a reminder of the importance of hand washing. Children who wash their hands regularly have fewer sick days with colds and flu’s, and less time off with ‘tummy bugs’.

It takes 20 seconds to wash your hands properly and teaching children to get into a habit of washing their hands will help control the spread of disease. Hand drying is also very important as wet hands will attract bugs like a magnet.

The Public Health Nurse for our school is:Julie Buxton. Contact details are: 4769835

2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
August
20 Wide Horizons trip R5
PTA Maths-A-Thon
24 North Zone X Country R3 & R5
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3

Community News
Watoto Children’s Choir
Rescue a child Raise a leader Rebuild a nation. The wonderful Watoto Children’s Choir – 22 beautiful boys and girls from Uganda – are performing at the Dunedin Town Hall on Friday 17 September at 7pm. Be inspired by this group of parentless children, who will share their unique blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music, ethnic dance and costumes along with a message of God's love. This concert is free with an opportunity to make a donation to the work of Watoto.

Brought to you by TEAR Fund NZ.

Newsletter 11 August 2010

2010-08-15T18:42:00.000-07:00

11 August 2010 Term 3 Week 4 10/23

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Peer Mediators
During Friday's assembly a group of the peer mediators spoke to the students about some matters of concern they had.

Peer mediators are senior children chosen by the staff and their peers to mediate issues in the playground during breaks.

The mediators are taught not to be little teachers but to be big brothers and sisters. They are encouraged to promote good relations amongst the student body and to take particular care with the youngest and those who are shy or unassertive.

The current mediators are: - Jorja, Latiesha, Jaani, Briana, Liam, Reuben, Cyprus, Ben and Jack B.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

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Copy this link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919

Welcome
Welcome to Matai who has started in R3 and Eva who has started in R11. A warm welcome to their families to our school community.

Rainbow Class
Rainbow class, the transition to school class for 4 year olds, is being held this Thursday 12 August from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this group please contact Mrs Will or the school office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 8 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Mathletics
Good luck to our Mathletics team who are competing in the Mathletics competition on Monday at the Town Hall. They have been training hard with Mrs Staynes.

School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
Hot lunches this Friday are: -
1 x Hot Dog for $1.50.
Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.
Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.

Road Patrol—Help!
Help is again needed supervising the road patrollers on Thursday afternoons (3-3.15pm). If you are able to help at this time please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with payment for Issue 5 need to be into the office by this Friday 13 August. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Sports Results
Our netball team played Sacred Heart School two Tuesdays ago and won. Meihana was the player of the day. Yesterday we played Calton Hill School and lost 3 goals to 15. Aini was the player of the Day.

Sports Balls
Many thanks to the Alhambra Junior Rugby Club and Leslie Rugby for the donation of rugby balls to the school.

2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
August
11 Miniball Fun Day
12 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
16 Mathletics 1.30-3.30pm Town Hall
17 PTA meeting 3.15pm
17 Volleyball Fun Day
20 Wide Horizons trip R5
PTA Maths-A-Thon
24 North Zone X Country R3 & R5
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3

H1N1 Flu Virus Situation
We have received this information from the Ministry of Education regarding the current situation with Swine Flu, HIN1.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) reports that there is an increase in the numbers of people with H1N1 flu virus. They don’t expect a repeat of last year’s situation, nor do they expect the MOH will be recommending that schools and early childhood centres are closed.

A high percentage, nearly 50%, of under 20 year-olds have had the H1N1 flu virus so should now have some natural immunity. There has also been a high rate of vaccination. However, some schools are experiencing very high absences. These tend to be in areas where there weren’t as many cases last year.

The symptoms include a high temperature, chills, headache, nausea and some vomiting and diarrhoea.

MOH is reminding everyone to repeat last year’s intensive prevention measures. These are:practice good hygiene – wash and dry your hands regularly, and cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing; stay home if you are sick; phone your doctor or HealthLine for advice.

People with pre-existing health conditions and pregnant women need to be particularly careful and seek medical advice early if they have flu symptoms.

For more information, visit the Ministry of Health H1N1 webpages at http://www.moh.govt.nz/influenza-a-h1n1

Newsletter 3 August 2010

2010-08-02T17:38:00.000-07:00

3 August 2010 Term 3 Week 3 10/22

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Bus Services for Children
People ask from time to time whether primary children have access to the Ministry of Education subsidised buses. Herewith is the current situation.

Currently a Ministry organised bus travels from Waitati via Mt Cargill Road to the city to transport secondary students.

Primary school children who live beyond Doug Hall’s property on North Road are eligible to board this bus free of charge and be dropped at NEV Normal. These children are classed as ‘eligible’ for the school bus.

Children who do not live beyond this point are able to catch this bus but must pay - it is one section.

Children who bypass their closest local school, regardless of where they live are not eligible for any subsidised or free school bus travel.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
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Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 2 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50 Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.
The current menu is included with this newsletter.

PTA Hot Lunches
There will be no hot lunches this Friday.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 5 will be sent home this week. Orders with payment will need to be into the office by Friday 13 August. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Sports Results
Our netball team played Calton Hill School last Tuesday and lost 1 goals to 12. Chloe and Haziq were the players of the day. Good luck for today’s game!

Head Lice
Head lice continues to be a problem in some classes. Please make regular checks of your child/ren’s hair and treat when necessary. Regular combing with a fine tooth comb and conditioner will help remove any lice or eggs. There is a robicomb available to be borrowed from the office if required.

Further information may be obtained from the public health nurse Julie Buxton. Contact details: 476 9853.

2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
August
6 Wide Horizons trip R2
11 Miniball Fun Day
12 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
16 Mathletics 1.30-3.30pm Town Hall
17 PTA meeting 3.15pm
17 Volleyball Fun Day
20 Wide Horizons trip R5
20 PTA Maths-A-Thon
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

September
3 Wide Horizons trip R10
9 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Maori Games Tournament
14 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
17 Wide Horizons trip R3
24 End of Term 3

PTA News
Thanks for all the help with our fundraising last term, we have been able to purchase 25 new sports balls for the school. A combined effort between the PTA and the BOT has enabled us to buy new Kapa Haka uniforms for the senior school which should be ready for use later this year.

Maths-A-Thon
Keep an eye out for the Maths-a-thon forms that will be coming home this Wednesday. The Maths-a-thon will be held on Friday 20th August with all money raised being used to fund ongoing projects through the PTA

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday August 17th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Invitation to the Malaysian Exhibition

The Otago Malaysian Student Association has invited our school community to the Malaysian Exhibition. The Malaysian community has decided to share with the community of Dunedin their cultural values and also facts on all aspects of
Malaysia.

This exhibition will be highly educational and an opportunity for our community to learn more about life in a multi racial developing country. There will be live performances every hour and there will be interactive presentation during the exhibition.

Everything will be free.

Day/Date: this Sunday 8th August
Venue: Union Hall, Otago University Central Library
Time: llam-6pm

There will also be a Malaysian Food Festival alongside the exhibition. Very cheap Malaysian delicacies will be sold to give people the opportunity to experience real Malaysian food.

Newsletter 20 July 2010

2010-07-19T20:04:00.000-07:00

20 July 2010 Term 3 Week 1 10/21
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

During the last week of last term I attended the NZ Principals’ Federation Conference in Queenstown.

The news reported that the 600 or so delegates expressed nearly unanimous opposition to the Government’s National Standards policy.

The Minister of Education spoke to the delegates and told everyone that the policy was here to stay and we needed to just get on with implementing it.

Meanwhile back at NEV Normal School the teachers were ‘trialling’ how the standards could be put into place. They have prepared ‘draft’ reports using the standards.

The senior staff will analyse these draft reports and report their findings to the Board of Trustees. The Board will then decide whether these reports will add value to our current reporting system and act accordingly.

At this time of year we encourage parents to make a time to catch up with your child’s teacher to discuss progress and achievement.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

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Welcome
A very warm welcome to Polly, Harriet and Oliver who have started in R11, Aaqeef who has started in R10 and Turi who has started in R3. We welcome new families to our school community. We also welcome our 6 College teachers who have started their posting in all classes.

Administration of Medicine
If you wish staff to administer any medicine to your child during the school day you must come to the office and complete a consent form.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

School Activity Donation
Many thanks to the families who have paid their Term 3 activity donation already. This donation helps pay for the cost of special performances and school trips etc. Please make payment at the school office as soon as possible. We are happy to accept payment termly, monthly, weekly or by direct credit.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is:
2 cheese rolls for $1.50.
Hot Milo for 0.50c.
Please bring a cup for Milo. Orders with money in a named envelope with the room
number to the office by 9am please.

Sports Results
Our netball team played St Clair School on the Tuesday of last term and lost 4 goals to 19. Good luck for this term’s games everyone!

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.

2010 Term Dates
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
July
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
23 Wide Horizons trip
28-30 Life Education
29 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

August
2 BOT Meeting 6pm
6 Wide Horizons trip
11 Miniball Fun Day
12 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
17 PTA meeting 3.15pm
20 Wide Horizons trip
26 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

September
3 Wide Horizons trip
9 Rainbow Class
9 School Photos
13 BOT Meeting 6pm
17 Wide Horizons trip
24 End of Term 3

PTA News
Welcome back to everyone for Term 3. We hope that you all had a lovely holiday.

Jaffa Race Fundraiser
Thank you to Claire, Nicki, Mary, Simon, Paula and the children that helped out with the sausage sizzle and parking fundraiser that was held last Friday. It was a very busy time and we were able to raise over $1,000!

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held this afternoon, Tuesday July 20th, at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. Please feel free to come along and join in.

Community News
Catholic Social Services Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses: Day & Evening courses - Game On-dads / Parent Support Group-mums. Register now for Term 3 0-6 years; 6-12 years; Teenage. 6 sessions; cost negotiable. ph 4773403, sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz or www.cathsocialservices.org.nz

Pippins are now in your area. Pippins is the youngest section of Girl Guides, for five and six year old girls. We meet on Mondays from 5-6pm at St Martin’s Hall in Northumberland Street, North East Valley. For more information please contact Bev on 454 4493.

Otago School of Piping and Drumming: Free beginner classes: Bagpipes starting Wednesday 4 August at 5.30pm; Snare drumming starting Tuesday 3 August at 5.30pm; Tenor drumming starting Thursday 5 August at 5.30pm. Contact Victoria McNoe 489 1650 or www.ospd.org.nz

AliMcd Agency: offers junior modelling classes for children aged 6 to 11 years which covers deportment, walking with confidence, speech skills, dancing on Mondays 4-5.30pm. Contact 477 9609 or email aliana@alimcd.co.nz

Newsletter 29 June 2010

2010-06-28T16:24:00.000-07:00

Newsletter 29 June 2010 Term 2 Week 11 10/20
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Last Week of Term 2
The shortest day has come and gone. So too has Term 2. The two week holiday is a chance for the teachers to take a breather and for the children to sleep in.

The senior classrooms should be ready for occupation sometime in the first week back. The teachers and children have been both tolerant and patient working in temporary spaces surrounded by noise and busy workmen. They will enjoy the reward of moving into bright, cheerful and upgraded accommodation.

We hope to hold a celebration early next year to celebrate the school’s 160th birthday. By that stage we hope to have all building work completed and will have an official ‘reopening’ or dedication of these upgraded facilities.

On behalf of the staff I wish our school families a restful and safe holiday.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

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The Frog Prince
On Wednesday the whole school is attending a performance of ‘The Frog Prince’ at the Fortune Theatre. We will leave school at 1pm and return by 3pm. The cost of the performance and buses is $6.50. If your child’s activity donation has not been paid for Term 2 at least please send the money to school, or make payment at the office.

Tom McFadden Rapper/Scientist
Yesterday we were fortunate to receive a visit from Tom McFadden who is here as part of the International Science Festival. Tom uses rap to promote and explain science.

Junior School Performance
Last Tuesday the junior classes put on a performance of poi and rakau actions with waiata for the Montessori children. Andre’s Mum, Paia, taught Rooms 8, 10 and 11 how to use the poi and rakau and they were happy to be able to perform to the school on Friday as well.

Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is now finalised with the selection of the 5th parent representative being confirmed. The parent representatives are Steve O’Connor, Jo Howard, Jesseme Jones, Paul McDowell and George O’Brien. The staff representative is Karen Sintmaartensdijk and the final member is the principal, John McKenzie.

Administration of Medicine
If you wish staff to administer any medicine to your child during the school day you must come to the office and complete a consent form.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 5 with items by Rooms 3 & 10. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is:
1 slice of pizza and 1 sausage roll for $1.50. Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo. Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.

Sports Results
Last Tuesday our netball team played College Street School and won 13 goals to 3. Georgia was player of the day.

School Holidays
Please be vigilant over the school holidays if you are around the school area and notice any suspicious behaviour. Contact the Police or ring Chubb Security ph 479 6367. The contractors will be working in the school over the holiday period continuing the structural strengthening and refurbishment in the Senior Block and College Block.

2010 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 19 April Friday 2 July
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
29 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
30 “The Frog Prince” Fortune Theatre 1.30pm

July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
2 Last day of Term 2
19 First Day of Term 3
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
28-30 Life Education
29 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
A special PTA meeting will be held today Tuesday 29th June at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. We will be discussing fundraising options for the upcoming Jaffa Race (to be held in the school holidays). If anyone has any fundraising ideas for this event, please come along and tell us about them.

Community News
Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years. Dates: 5th – 9th July from 8:30am – 5:30pm. North East Valley Baptist Church Hall.. Costs: $30 per day, hourly rates also available. WINZ subsides available and
discounts for more than one family member. For more information contact Janette on 473 9143 or drop into the church office to pick up an enrolment form. Enrolments close 30th June.

Bluelight Cadbury Disco: for primary school aged children on Monday 12 July at the Dunedin Central Police Station Gym from 6-8pm. $2 entry , BBQ teas, chips and drink for sale.

Speech Works presents Pandora’s Box School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years, drama, theatre sports, dance, music, art. 13-16 July, with performance 16 July. At Rm 212 King Edward Court. Contact Maggie Baker 021 2576198 or email Maggie.Speechworks@gmail.com

Fun With Maths - Holiday Course: Take this opportunity to boost your child’s confidence and mathematics skills. Monday 12th – Friday 16th July, daily from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Ten hours of intensive tuition on individualised programmes PLUS a free assessment and introductory lesson. Phone 474 1104 to book a place.

Gnaughty Gnome Hunt at Glenfalloch: Monday 12-Friday 16 July 12.30-3.00pm and Saturday 17 July 10am to 3pm. Entry gold coin.

Cadbury Chocolate Carnival Peninsula Day: Saturday 17 July 10am to 3pm. Entry $10 adult (1 child free) $2 each extra child (5-12years). Contact 476 1775.

International Cultural Night 2010: OUSA presents ‘Around the World in an Evening’ on Saturday 24 July 6.45pm at the Dunedin Town Hall. $20 family 2 adults and 2 children. Proceeds to the Otago Community Hospice. Tickets from OUSA main office or any ANZ branch. Contact Art at iso@ousa.org.nz

Chipmunks School Holiday Care: from 8am until 6pm full or part time care OSCAR approved and WINZ subsidies available for qualifying families. Before school care starting Term 3 from 7.30am get to work on time and we will take your children to school. After school care we pick up from school and take back to Chipmunks for a CBD end of day pick up. 5years to 12years of age. Phone 4776762 Email:dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz

Newsletter 22 June 2010

2010-06-21T20:10:00.000-07:00

22 June 2010 Term 2 Week 10 10/19

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Gifted and Talented Centre
The school is seriously considering a request by a local group to host a gifted and talented kids centre.

The group represents schools and parents from around the city who want to provide extension work for their gifted and talented children. The children would travel from their school to NEV Normal one day a week for the class.

The Board of Trustees would employ the teachers and provide a classroom space but the costs would be borne by the organising group.

The Board welcome any feedback from parents regarding this initiative. Please contact the school office to register your idea or opinion.

Ma te Atua e mannaaki tiaki tatau katoa.

John McKenzie
Principal

Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz
Copy this link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-Valley-Normal-School-Dunedin/109990819044919

Scholastic Book Club
Orders with money for the Winter Sale issue need to be in by this Friday 25 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 11 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is:
2 cheese rolls for $1.50. Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo. Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.

Sports Results
Last Tuesday our netball team played Sacred Heart School and won 11 goals to 8.
Cameron was player of the day.

Soccer
Last Thursday our school team played George Street Normal School and we won 3 goals to 1. This reverses the result against George Street the previous week when we lost.

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 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz. 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. Contact numbers are also on the school’s fridge magnet.

Go the All Whites this Friday morning when they take on Paraguay at the Football World Cup!!

Extra Spelling Quiz
Congratulations to our 2 teams who competed in the Extra Spelling quiz last Wednesday. Both teams worked together well and their results were very good.

2010 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 19 April Friday 2 July
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
June
25 Scholastic NZ Winter Sale Issue closes
28 Science and Rap Demonstration 1.30pm
29 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
30 “The Frog Prince” Fortune Theatre 1.30pm

July
2 Wide Horizons Trip R11
2 Last day of Term 2
19 First Day of Term 3
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm
20 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
28-30 Life Education
29 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm

PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
A special PTA meeting will be held next Tuesday 29th June at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. We will be discussing fundraising options for the upcoming Jaffa Race (to be held in the school holidays). If anyone has any fundraising ideas for this event, please come along and tell us about them.

Community News
Valley OSCAR School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years. Dates: 5th – 9th July from 8:30am – 5:30pm. North East Valley Baptist Church Hall.. Costs: $30 per day, hourly rates also available. WINZ subsides available and
discounts for more than one family member. For more information contact Janette on 473 9143 or drop into the church office to pick up an enrolment form. Enrolments close 30th June.

Orokonui Ecosanctuary July Holiday Programme: July 12-15 daily activities based around froggy fun and chocolaty adventures taken by educator Tahu Mackenzie. Cost per activity is $6.90 per child. See the notice board for further information or contact the Ecosanctuary on 482 1755.

Otago Museum Discovery Squad: Fun and excitement weekdays during the school holidays. Cost 8.30am-5.30pm $49 per child; morning sessions 8.30am-1pm and afternoon sessions 1pm-5.30pm $27 per child per session. Bookings at the Information Desk or phone 474 7474.

Speech Works presents Pandora’s Box School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-14 years, drama, theatre sports, dance, music, art. 13-16 July, with performance 16 July. At Rm 212 King Edward Court. Contact Maggie Baker 021 2576198 or email Maggie.Speechworks@gmail.com

Chipmunks School Holiday Care: from 8am until 6pm full or part time care OSCAR approved and WINZ subsidies available for qualifying families. Before school care starting Term 3 from 7.30am get to work on time and we will take your children to school. After school care we pick up from school and take back to
Chipmunks for a CBD end of day pick up. Phone: 03 477 6762 Email:dunedin@chipmunks.co.nz

The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival: is an annual fun, family-orientated celebration. This Saturday 26 June from 5.30pm in the Octagon.

Netball Otago July Holiday Programme: netball skills and fun activities for Year 4-8 boys and girls Wednesday 14-Friday 16 July at the Edgar Centre from 9am to 1pm. Cost $60 per child. Contact Trish Purdie-Smith 455 1702 or email trishps@netballotago.co.nz

Dunedin Ice Stadium Holiday Programme: Monday 12 to Friday 16 July: Learn to play ice hockey 9-10am ; Learn to skate 10-11am. Cost $35. Contact 456 4556. Annual Dunedin Ice Skating Club champs are being held on Saturday 26th June and Sunday 27th June. Gold Coin Donation. Come along and see some Figure Skating