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TERM 3 16th September 2009

Nelson Central School We e k l y N e w s l e t t e r

Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa te whanau whanui o te Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – Greetings to friends and family of Nelson Central School. Powhiri The students will welcome members of the Education Review Office to our school with a Powhiri on Monday 21 September at 10 am (assuming flights are on time). Parents are most welcome to attend but please be in the quad area by 9:50 am. If you arrive after that time members of the Student Council will direct you to an entrance off Willow Walk so that you do not ‘get in the way!’ We will be using this as a learning opportunity for children. Women wanting to observe protocol should wear a dark skirt. Morning tea will follow the Powhiri. Teacher Only Day School will be closed on Tuesday 27 October to allow teachers to take part in professional development to introduce the New Zealand Curriculum to the school. Parents/caregivers will need to make arrangements for their children on that day. Iron Brion Through the medium of our 'Iron Brion' Barbecue Roadshow, the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Marketing Bureau is encouraging children to think about a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet. Teachers use the road show as part of their teaching materials. If you object to your child taking part in the programme please advise your teacher. After school procedure If you are picking up your child after school or if some-one else is doing that, can you please ensure they are here on time. Children get anxious if the people picking them up are not here to meet them. We ask children to wait near the front office steps if they perceive that their ride is late. While there may be staff around at the time they are not on duty and may not be in a position to help or comfort your child. Human Rights Children are busy learning about human rights this year and I have listed some of the thoughts they have come up with on this topic … Human Rights are … • A right to decent shelter • A right to nourishing food • A right to freedom • A right to education Our weekly newsletter is kindly sponsored by –

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Human Rights are rights that every human being should have. • Everyone has a human right to good health and access to doctors. Jagreeet • It’s our right to drink clean water. Its our right to attend school. Jasper • To choose your friends from different countries. Holly • To be safe and be respected for who you are. Mackenzie • Everyone has a human right to good health and access to a doctor. Emma • Everyone has a right to own property. It’s a human right to have clean water. Ella • To feel safe and be respected for who you are. Everyone has a right to education – to go to school and learn things. Children have a human right to play and have fun. Jackson • The right to live a proper life. Blake Human rights are things that every one should get. One human right is that every one has a right to survive and develop to the fullest. Thomas Human rights are things that every body should have such a nutritious food, clean water a good education. Rohan I think everybody in the whole wide world should have human rights but not everybody has them. It’s a bit of a problem. How we can make human rights a reality • We can lobby to the rich governments and ask them to support poorer countries • We can sponsor families in places like India. Ruby • My family is saving money for the poor people in other countries. Karli • We can provide money to dig down wells in poor countries for clean water. Sophie • I could show people how to play and have fun. Torfun • I can make this happen by giving money to build a well. Luci • I can save money to pay for a doctor to come and save the sick people. Blake • To do this I’ll set a good example by showing respect to others. Gabriel • I could respect other people from other countries. I could be friendly to other children in different countries. Maddison • I will be a doctor and help sick people. Tom • I know how to make clean water. I could teach other people. Quinten • I will never steal property. Kyian • To do this we could be nice to each other. Holly

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BOT Chairman: Geoff Clark 545 8010

Website: www.nelsoncentral.school.nz

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Treat others as you like them to treat you. Fenixs When I grow up I want to work in a poor country. Mackenzie • I will give some money to the builders to build a new school. Emma • I will teach people not to steal things that don’t belong to them. Ella • Every one should get a quality education. Thomas • We can teach them how to grow their own food. Rohan Here is one fight all children have the right to a quality education but a lot of children don’t so please help we can make this become a reality by teaching the children to plant food and learn how to build houses. Elizabeth We can make human rights a reality by teaching teachers to teach everyone how to live better way of living. One right is people have a right to a healthy shelter. We could give them seeds to plant and tell them how to plant for them to have nutritious food. That is how we can make human rights a reality. Joe Nelson Central Achievers 1. George, Peter, Luke, Eden, Ellie, (R9) Super poems 2. Ysabella (R11) for making basic facts about 10, 3. Alex (R5) for successfully following the steps for writing, 4. Finlay, Shaye, Oonagh (R1) for a non quitting attitude towards maths Dr Paul Potaka PRINCIPAL JUNIOR ART CLASSES INDULGE AND EXTEND YOUR CHILDS ARTISTIC CREATIVITY!

Room 1 Camp fundraiser . Sausages $2.00, Fish Burgers $3.00. Order outside the library before 9.00am. If you are late check into Room 1.

This week the NCS Blog of the Week Award goes to ROOM 6! Room 6 have obviously been working hard. On their Class Blog you can read all about the Kahikatea soccer tournament some students have been involved with as well as meet their newest class member, Tango the bronze coloured fish. There are also some photos of some amazing artwork Room 6 has done inspired by the artist Kay George, these photos are well worth checking out! Well done Room 6, thanks for sharing what you're up to in your classroom! You can view Room 6's blog, see their amazing artwork and read all about what else they have been up to by going to the school website and clicking on "Classrooms" then on "Room 6". http://www.nelsoncentral.school.nz

The Giggling Pony Horse & pony riding programmes.

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Pick up/ drop off service available: Nelson, Richmond, Brightwater and Wakefield. ONLY $9 / SESSION Cost per child: TUTOR – LARISSE HALL $40 per half-day (weekends only- 3 hours) PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR THIS $25 individual tuition (1 hour) CLASS $7 pick-up (minimum 3 children) $50 Full day programmes (available during school LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE holidays- 5 hours) ‘ART @ 203’ (203 TRAFALGAR ST, NELSON) 03 548 Phone Kirsten or Gordon : 541 9145 3961

OR CONTACT LARISSE 027 358 2006 or 03 547 4929

CRE8 Speech and Drama Classes. 4-18 yrs olds Has a FREE performance on Thursday17th September 6pm at the Age Concern Hall, Trafalgar St. All are welcome. Come along and see what the CRE8 classes have collaborated together to create which they will perform. For more information on the performance or to enrol in classes for next term please contact Nikkie on 0273 46 88 92.

Social Skills Term 3: 2009 Weeks 8 and 9 For the next two weeks we will focus on : “Cooperation” Rights It is my right for others to cooperate with me Responsibilities It is my responsibility to cooperate with others

U12 SKILLS DAY The Nelson Basketball Association is running an U12 Skills Day Who? Any players under 12 as at 31 December 2009 What? Skills focused day and competition game involvement. Where? Jack Robins Stadium, Stoke When? Sunday 20th September 9.00am – 4.00pm How? Complete the Registration Form below or download the forms from our website. www.nelsonbasketball.co.nz COST: $30 per player Entries close 8/09/09 Register with Nelson Basketball: PO Box 2141, Stoke OR [email protected] PH 547 6419

Push Play RABBIT ISLAND FAMILY DAY SUNDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER 2009 11am – 3pm ** REMINDER ** REMINDER ** All Central School families are invited to join us at Rabbit Island Picnic area for a Push Play Family Day. Guided bike rides through the many tracks with Jane Martin, (BRING YOUR BIKE) a variety of sports games and a scavenger hunt will be organised. BBQ lunch will be available for purchase from 12 noon, with the proceeds going to the School Fish / Beef Burger $3, Sausage in bread $2, or BYO. If you require further info, phone Kathryn 5457009 Cancelled if wet. Here Soccer

NELSON CENTRAL SPURS The Nelson Central Spurs finished with a flourish as they won their last miniball game of the season by 50 points. Central's development team, the Spurs started the season with just two players who had previous experience in the competition. Their progress was apparent as they beat the Hampden St Mini Giants, 7020, last Friday. The Spurs learned from weekly practices with the fullcourt Central Slam and a number of their players will be looking to step up to fullcourt basketball next year. The Spurs lost just three games in two terms, two of them coming early in the season. Representing the team this season were : Neihana (R15), Quinn (R7), Kyle (R7), David (Rm15), Max (R7), Grace (R3), Ronan (R6) and Ben W (R7).

Help STILL Wanted We are still looking for volunteers who have overlockers and who can assist with the repair of hems on our school sports shirts. Please see Sheryll in the school office if you are able to offer your assistance.

Days: Dates:

Venue: Cost:

Monday – Wednesday Week 1: 28, 29, 30 September Week 2: 5, 6, 7 October Nayland College $20 per day Or $50 for 3 days

Ideally suited for five to thirteen year olds, the ‘junior’ programme teaches participants the fundamentals of cricket in a fun, learning environment. The basics of batting, bowling and fielding are taught in an action-packed, informative three hour session over 3 days. Games, drills and expert coaching are combined to give participants a quality and exciting Kahikatea Soccer Tournament introduction to the sport of cricket. The programme is designed to suit children of all are the 2 teams who played in the final of the Kahikatea tournament. The winners were team 4 (on the right) who cricketing experience, from those who have never bowled a ball before right through to played against team 5. The score was 9-1. the most avid young cricketer.

Well done to all who took part in the tournament.

For More Information : Contact : Andrew Cavill “CAVILL CRICKET COACHING” Email: [email protected] Or [email protected] Phone: Rachel - 545-6903 Andrew - 027 249 5440 OR 545 2245

Nelson Central School Sports Teams Nelson Central pupils have the opportunity to participate in sports teams throughout the school year. Notification of start dates are published in the school newsletter and on the sports notice board located in the hallway between rooms 2 and 3. To participate in school teams children are required to complete a registration form for each sport and pay the required registration fee. This must be done in terms 1 & 4 for summer sport and term 2 for winter sport. All children are issued with a school sports uniform to play in. These must be returned to school at the end of each term. Management/coaching of school teams is undertaken by parents/caregivers. Term 4 Sports Milo Have A Go Cricket Coaching Programme: - 5-8 year olds. An 8 week programme to introduce children to cricket and the skill base needed to play the game. Some parental assistance required. Commences week of 19th October. Registration packs will be given to all 5-8 year olds when they arrive at school. Parental assistance required. Registrations and fees will need to be returned to the school office by Wednesday 23rd September. Kiwi Cricket – Year 1 and above. A follow on from The Milo Have a Go Cricket Coaching programme run by Nelson Cricket term 4. Children play a game where all bat, bowl, wicket keep and field. Games are played at Saxton Field, Stoke, Saturday commencing 9am 31st October and finishing Saturday 12th December. Parental assistance required. Registrations forms available from sports office notice board located between rooms 2 and 3. To be returned to the school office by Friday16th October. Incrediball – Year 3 and above. The next step after Kiwi Cricket. Children play with a harder ball and wooden cricket bat. Assists with the transition to hardball cricket. Games are played at Saxton Field, Stoke, Saturday commencing 9am31st October and finishing Saturday 12th December. Parental assistance required. Registrations forms available from sports office notice board located between rooms 2 and 3. To be returned to the school office by Friday 16th October. Hardball Cricket – The progression from Incrediball. Traditional cricket played on Saturdays. Games are 25 overs per innings. Games are played at various cricket venues. Central School home ground The Botanics. Commences Saturday 31st October. Competition and teams remain the same as term 1. Volleyball – Year 5/6children. Games are 30 minutes and are played at Nelson Girls College Old Gymnasium on Thursdays between 4 and 6 pm. Commencing date to be advised. $30 per player. Parental assistance required. Registrations forms available from sports office notice board located between rooms 2 and 3. To be returned to school office with fee by Tuesday 13th October. Mini Soccer – Year 1-6. 5 aside soccer played on a small field. No goalies no offside. Mixed teams Games are 30 minutes and are played at Saxton Field Stoke on Tuesday between 5 and 6pm required. Starts Tuesday 27th October. Cost: $5. Parental assistance required. Registrations available from sports notice boards located in hallway between rooms 2 and 3. To be returned with fee to school office by 9am Friday 18th September. Touch Rugby – Year 2 and above. 6 a side. Games are played at Tahunanui playing field on Fridays between 4pm and 5pm. Commences Friday 16th October. Cost: $9. Parents required to coach/referee teams on the night. Registrations available from sports notice boards located in hallway between rooms 2 and 3. WILL ACCEPT LATE REGISTRATION UNTIL THURSDAY 17TH Softball – Year 4 – 6 children. Continuation of competition from term 1. Commencing date to be advised. Teams remain the same as term 1. New players welcome. See Sheryll in school office. Any sporting enquiries please see Sheryll McKeage at the school office or contact by phone: 5484972 ext. 819, email: [email protected] WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS Fundraiser for NZ children’s hospitals Week ended 13th September Fantastic opportunity to go to Wellington and see the Netball Phoenix play. Closing day was played on Saturday. All our teams played 4 tickets to the Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners on extremely well. The Central Sting (year 6) won all their games. The Sunday 27 September Central Magics lost 1 game and the Central Stars won all games. & Congratulations on a great season. Thanks to all he coaches. 4 return tickets as foot passengers on the Interislander Miniball ferry. Central Slam v Stoke Shooters. Slam won 32-16. Why pay over $500.00 Player of the day: Lachlan room 7. **bargain price just $200.00** Central Spurs v Hampden Street. Spurs won 70-20. Contact Robbie 5457009 Player of the day: Quinn room 7. Soccer City Green 1 v City Orange 4. Goals scored by: Ben renw 3. Player of the day: Whole team. City Geckos 2 v Tahuna Rovers.6. Goals scored by: Lachlan room 7, Arlo (Clifton Tce)

Nelson Arts Festival Mask Parade Friday 16th October Festival Parade Theme One Earth Global Creative Spirit Nelson Central Theme One Love One Heart Let’s get Together and Feel Alright Classes are busy making their masks. Each class’s masks represent different global ethnicities. Festival events organisers have yet to give us gathering/ collection venue or the parade route. I will let you know as soon as I hear. Parents will need to drop off and collect their children at this point. Teachers will accompany them on the parade. To increase the visual impact we ask the children to be dressed in dark clothing. We do hope as many children as possible will participate. As a final rehearsal we will be having a school mask parade sometime during the school day on Friday October 16th. Please look out for further details. Westpac Out the Gate School Programme Tale of a Dog. 5-8 Years 23.10.09 10am Suter Passing Wind 8years and up 15.10.09 10am Suter We have managed to secure 30 tickets for each performance. Tickets $8.00 The tickets will be sold on a first in first serve basis. The children will be accompanied by a teacher. Please fill in booking sheet on table in Corridor Rooms 1-4 Payment must be made with booking. Place money in silver box. Reminder Singers and guitarists please join us with the mask parade street performance coming up. We will be singing a chorus from a well know Bob Marley song and we would like to have 3 harmonies going as well as having enough musicians to deal with the mass of the whole school. This is a community event and your child will love you being part of the fun. We will have a short 10 minute rehearsals at the Arts centre 8.40a.m. 18thSept and then a whole school practice 9.30am Sept 25th....if you can't make them all then we can chat about what's happening...we still need you.. There is a list in the Room 1-4 corridor....please put your name if you can take part as either a guitarist, singer or both..."Let's get together and feel alright" Tanya

Port Nelson Masked Parade A message from the Nelson City Council Festival organisers We hope you’ll come along. There are great prizes to be won, including the Merry Makers’ Mask Award.

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This is a new award that keeps alive Kim Merry’s commitment to the environment, to creativity and to adults embracing the spirit of the Masked Parade. It will be awarded for the mask that best reflects these values in the Individual, Business, Community Group or Family sections.

Starting soon group lessons for girls and boys available through Nelson Central School Age 6+ ALL abilities Individual and group tennis lessons available outside school time. Games available outside school time. Adult tennis lessons available.

Let’s help the festival team to make this the best ever Masked Parade and a fitting tribute to its coordinator, Kim Merry, a man who did so much for Nelson.

For information about cost, times etc. please ring or email me. Phone (03) 5486984 Mobile (027) 3488029 Email: [email protected]

Tennis - Sport for a Lifetime

Got these at home? We need your help! Nelson Central, in our commitment to "The Future Starts Now", "It's our world and we are responsible for it" and "Citizenship is Everyone's Business" (past and current school themes for the year) will be assisting Nayland College student to collect ONE MILLION bottle tops to help the environment. There is a global environment conference happening in December and the project aims to encourage Nick Smith and other Environment Ministers to sign up to a reduced pollution level. Scientists say that 350 parts of carbon dioxide per million CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity. We are at present at almost 400. The bottle tops we collect will form part of a big project, culminating at the Centre of New Zealand on the 23rd of October. 350 of the million bottle caps will be represented visually to show the need to reduce our pollution levels. Together with Nayland College we can achieve the 1 million bottle tops target and send a strong message to our Environment Minister and the world that Nelson cares about the planet! Please encourage everyone you know to collect bottle tops for us. We are after any plastic bottle tops, milk, juice, coke etc. Room 9 students will be around to each classroom in the mornings to collect the bottle caps. Let's see which classroom can collect the most! Tennis In Schools As a follow up from the Tennis in Schools programme, we are offering every student from Nelson Central School to come along and attend a free open day. This is just for the students of Nelson Central school, so can you please put the following in your school newsletters leading up to the day: TENNIS: FREE OPEN DAY – for every Nelson Central School Student. If you come along not only will you go in the prize draw to win $800 worth of prizes, (first prize a $650 Family Tennis Prize Pack), but you will receive free group coaching with qualified coaches. Held at the Nelson Lawn Tennis Club, Saturday 19th September 10-11am OR, Monday 21st September 4-5pm. This is just for your school…………so come along bring a tennis racquet (some racquets will be supplied). For further information and postponement dates visit: www.tennisnelson.co.nz or ph 547 0971, 0273 663 709 SMALL FERNS & LITTLE GIANTS BASKETBALL Small Ferns & Little Giants Basketball is an after school, skill based basketball program designed for Years 1 & 2 and Years 3 & 4 as an introduction to basketball and a pathway to miniball. The program is based on FUN but incorporates basic ball and coordination skills. Players need no experience. The lessons are taken by experienced staff on Mondays and will run for 8 weeks of Term 4, 2009 at Jack Robins Stadium, 104 Neale Ave, Stoke. DAY: Monday GROUP: Years 1 & 2 Years 3 & 4 TIME: 3.30 – 4.15 4.15 – 5pm

"ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SPORTS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME FOR YOUR CHILDREN???” Check out the SAXTON SPORTS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 5th to 9th October 2009. 8.30am--3.30pm at Suburbs Football Pavilion, Saxton Field - for ages 8-12yrs Offering a range of different sporting experiences in sports such as golf, touch, soccer, softball, frisbee and tennis. Phone 5475689 for more info or for a registration form Information also available on www.nelsonsuburbs.co.nz. Nelson Yacht Club Learn to Sail Classes Programmes every summer for adults and children who can swim 50 metres in a buoyancy aid and 8 years of age and over. All sailing is based at Nelson Yacht Club Wakefield Quay. Childrens classes are run in school holidays. This is a 5 day course from 9.00am to 4.00pm each day. Classes are as follows: Class 1 – 28 Sept -2 Oct.2009 Class 2 – 5-9 Oct 2009 Class 3 – 20-24 Dec 2009 Class 4 - 5-9 Jan 2010 Class 5 – 11-15 Jan 2010 Class 6 – 18-22 Jan 2010 Class 7 – 25-29 Jan 2010 For more information call Jill Hellyer 548 7501 or email [email protected] DATES: 19 October – 14 December COST: $40.00 For more information please contact: Dallas Ward, Work: 547 6419 Mobile: 0272976017 Email: [email protected]