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Nelson Central School We e kl y N e ws l e tt e r

Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa te whanau whanui o te Le arning in Kahikatea Syndicate Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – Greetings to friends and Classes in the Kahikatea Syndicate have been using a Save family of Nelson Central School. The Children website as part of their inquiry learning on human rights and specifically on children’s rights. See the website: http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/kroobay. Me asles outbre aks There has been a rapid rise in the number of measles cases Wikipedia describes Kroo Bay: “ Kroo Bay is an informal reported around the country, with the number of notified housing settlement located on the coastline in central cases so far this year already seven times higher than the Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. It has an estimated total number of cases last year. There have been more than population of 5,500 people. Residents of Kroo Bay lack 100 cases in Canterbury, including 11 who have been adequate access to sanitation and health services. Health hospitalised. The number of cases in Auckland is growing, care workers in Kroo Bay report a high incidence of child and there are isolated cases in other regions. malnutrition, which is caused by poverty and accentuated by rising global food prices.” Measles is a highly infectious notifiable disease with See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kroo_Bay serious complications. Case fatalities are around one per Last week children were asked to: “ Select an area of 1000. It is important to stop the spread of measles by children’s rights and write about one thing that could be keeping infected children at home. Immunisation is free, done by outsiders to improve the situation for children in and is the best way to prevent measles. Doctors have Kroo Bay”. Here are some of their responses: begun recalling unimmunised patients to increase immunisation coverage. Check that immunisations are up- “We can improve the situation in Kroo Bay by helping to-date. The Ministry of Health requires students who have them to have a right to education and a clean no proven immunity to measles (through immunisation or environment. We can send some of our relief teachers. previous exposure) to be sent home if there is a measles That is what I think we should do to help the life of outbreak in their class. Immunisation is free. Once children in Kroo Bay”. (Baimon, R3) immunised, 90 to 95 percent of people are protected from measles. “ As an outsider all we can do is donate money for things like soap, blankets, vaccines and Blue Flag Volunteer If me asles occurs in our school … kits”. (Charlotte, R3) Once a notification of measles is received by the local public health service, the school the child attends will be “When food prices double it affects the children’s right contacted urgently by public health staff who will provide to healthy food. People should write to the rich information and advice to the principal. governments to say what they think. People can lobby as part of a bigger group. We can sponsor children in Under the Health (Infectious and Notifiable Diseases) places like Kroo Bay. We can take part in organisations Regulations 1966 (Section 14), a student or teacher with that help children. We can choose to spend our money measles must stay away from school for seven days from carefully. We can help them become more self the appearance of the rash. Unimmunised students, or sufficient”. (Ruby, R3) those with no immunity to measles, who have been close contacts of a measles case during the infectious stages Wheels in the school grounds will be excluded from school for 14 days from their last We have had a long standing ask of children – “Please walk contact. This exclusion also applies to students taking your wheels in the grounds” - we ask this for safety reasons. part in sporting events. Parents, you can help by reminding your children when you are walking with them. It will also be useful if your preschoolers could start getting used to the habit as well please. Ski Trip Thanks to all parents and supporters who helped with the Room 2 and Room 7 ski trip last week. It was great that Te rm Eve nts they managed to get in as much skiing as they did. Thanks 25 Aug – Inter–school winter sports also for making this event a priority for the family budget 3 Sept – NIS management re: 2010 enrolments – especially if you had to prioritise other items in the 8 Sept – Senior Speech Competitions household. 9 Sept – NIS open to prospective parents 16 Sept – Board of Trustees meets Our weekly newslett er is kindly sponsored by – 21–25 Sept – Education Review Office visit T HE DOC U M EN T COM P A N Y 25 Se pt – Te rm 3 ends 12 Octobe r – Te rm 4 begins 7 0 N i l e S t r e et, N el s o n Principal: [email protected]

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Room 1 camp at Marahau Rooms 3 and 6 camp at Teapot Valley Rooms 5 and 14 camp at T eapot Valley NIS Powhiri for 2010 enrolments NIS testing for extension class School closes

Dr Paul Potaka PRINCIPAL

SOCIAL SKILLS DOING OUR BEST AIM HIGH KI RUNGA RAWA Lost Property On Friday 21st August lost property will be put out next to the Dental Clinic for you to look through. Please encourage your children to have a final look as any items left over will be donated to the Burmese refugee fund the following Monday 24th August.

Thi s w eek the NCS Blog of the Week Aw ard goes to ROOM 7! Check out Room 7's class blog to travel to another country! You'll be able to see the story and photos Jus ti n has pos ted that s how the amazi ng York Mi nster Tow er i n England. It looks very grand! You'll also be able to r ead and s ee lots about the Sci ence Fai r that Room 7 have been i nvolved i n. Well done Room 7. It i s great to see you shari ng w hat you've learned w i th others! You can vi ew Room 7's blog and read and vi ew all about Justi n's adventur e and more by goi ng to the school w ebsi te and cli cki ng on "Classrooms" then on "Room 7". http://www .nelsoncentral.school.nz

Reminder** FOR PARENTS Haven Counselling Services will be presenting an evening discussing the development of strategies and skills when dealing with children’s anger. SPEECHES This will be Monday 7th Septe mber, Senior Syndicate Speech competitions are in 7pm – 8.30. in our school library. progress. Just a wee reminder that all speeches Look out for further details in a future newsletter. must be betw een 3 and 5 minutes long. SCHOOL COMMUNITY GROUP Next Meeti ng Thursday 27th Augus t at 7.00pm i n the Fern Lodge Room at The Pri nce Al ber t, Ni le Street Everyone w elcome!

Last year my poppa died on Daffodil Day from cancer. My poppa was important to me and we loved hanging out together and reading stories. The Cancer Society supported us so I want to help them by fundraising. My brother Theo and I are having a stall selling tattoo transfers, stickers & flowers before and after school on Daffodil day, Friday 28th August, outside the office. Please bring a coin and come see us! By Zoe, Room 5

Featuring our own Rosa (Rm 15) and Claire (Rm 8) !

Book Character Dress Up Day On last Fri day I dressed up as Harry Potter. I li ke Harry Potter, he i s a fasci nati ng book character. I w as flabbergasted w hen ev eryone dr essed up!!! It w as amazi ng. I loved that day so, so, so, so, so much!! My teacher w as a book character as w ell. She w as Professor McGonagall. We had a really bi g parade, i t w as aw esome. I loved i t! It w as the Kow hai Syndi cate w ho di d i t. We di d i t for a celebrati on. We sketched our teacher w ho w as sti ll dressed up as Professor McGonagall. I wi sh that w e coul d dr ess up ev ery day at school and at home. By Gabri elle, 6yrs, Room 13

Learn to Play a brass instrument

Magical Midwinter Stars Choir Concert Check out the Events & Photos blog to see grea t videos from the Magical Stars Concert.

Magical Midwinter Stars

As a teacher associated with the Nelson City Brass Band I can offer lessons on trumpet,

cornet, tenor horn, trombone, euphonium, baritone and tuba.

http://ncsphotos. blogspot.com

Daffodil Day Friday August 28th

The Student Council are once more getting behind this worthwhile cause to raise funds for the Cancer Society. Cancer is an illness that has touched many of our lives (see Zoë’s story) On Daffodil Day the Council have decided on

A Whacky Hair Day and a Coin Trail.

The council ask all children to bring a gold coin donation and get that gel and spray out for “Whacky Hair.” We can all have fun whilst also raising money for much needed cancer research. Thank You Nelson Central Student Council

I usually teach pupils in pairs. Lessons following this pattern would normally cost $7 per pupil per lesson. Families are encouraged to hire or buy their own instrument (and I will be happy to offer advice). In some circumstances Ne lson City Brass Band may be able to offer the loan of an instrument for an annual fee of $80. If this is not possible (usually due to lack of instruments available) I a m happy to recomme nd the MIRA rental sche me which operates from as little as $65 per 3 month hire. If you would like to know more about this please visit www.mira4hire.co.nz There are many music-ma king opportunities at the Nelson City Brass Band and I would encourage young players to become involved in ense mble activities from an early stage in order to enhance progress. Parental support would also be useful in encouraging regular practice at home. If you would like your child to take advantage of this opportunity, please see Mrs Ford in Room 1 for an application form. Nick Sharpe DipABRSM, BA(Hons), PGCE, MA sharpenicholas@hot mail.com 027 213 6992

Squash Tournament Feli x, i n red and Jos h (both Rm 1) competed i n the fi nal tournam ent of the J Grade Rooki e seri es held at Club Wai mea Squash cour ts on Sunday 16th. Both boys have competed i n all 4 tournaments i n the seri es and hav e played amazi ng squas h consi deri ng they have only been playi ng si nce last year. Both boys play si mi lar games so i t alw ays an even contest. Josh w as the vi ctor on thi s occasi on wi nni ng by only 4 poi nts. Both boys earned enough poi nts to fi ni sh i n the top 5 and r ecei ve a new squash bag.

Nelson Ne tball – Saturday, Year 6 Section Three DRAW FOR 22/08/09 Venue/T ime

T eam 1

T eam 2

Ct13 9:25am

Henley S tings

v Nelson Central S ting

Help Wante d We are 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.

NELSO N MINIBALL DRAW 21 AUGUST 2009 Time 3.45

COURT 2 – RICHMO ND END BIRCHWOOD JUMPERS – CENT RAL SPURS

28 AUGUST 2009 Time

COURT 2 – RICHMO ND END

3.45

EG MINI GIANT S – CENT RAL SPURS FULL CO URT

FULL CO URT 5.15

CENT RAL SLAM – BIRCHWOOD GIANT S

7.15

NAYLAND BLUE SAINT S – CENT RAL SLAM

Nelson Ne tball - We dnesday , Ye ar 4/5 Draw Section T wo & Four DRAWS FOR 26/08/09 Venue/T ime

T eam 1

T eam 2

Ct10 4:25pm

Nelson Central S chool

v Wakefield Primary Force

Ct7 4:25pm

Henley Magics

v Nelson Central S chool

Section T wo & Four DRAWS FOR 02/09/09 Venue/T ime

T eam 1

T eam 2

Ct7 3:45pm

Nelson Central S chool

v Birchwood S tars

Ct6 4:25pm

Nayland S tar S hooters

v Nelson Central S chool S tars

WEEKLY SPO RTS RESULTS Week ende d 16th August Netball Central Sting v Brightwater Emeraldz. Cancelled due to weather. Central Magics v St Pauls Super Stars. St Pauls won 4-2. Central Stars v St Pauls Cool Dudes. Stars won 4-2. Player of the day: Ella (Rm 1). Miniball Central Slam v Hampden St Cougars. Slam won 30-16. Player of the day: Toby (Rm 7). Central Spurs v Clifton T ce. Spurs won 40-16. Player of the day: Toby (Rm 7). Soccer Cancelled due to weather conditions. Wint er Sports Tournament – Year 5/6 Next Tuesday 25th August The annual winter sports tournament is being held Next Tuesday . Children were issued with information sheets last week. Please ensure permission slip and bus fare is returned asap. We are short of parent helpers for t he tournament. We are required to prov ide a parent superv isor with every team. If y ou could spare some time to assist with superv ision we would be most grateful. Please let me know on 5484972 ext 819 or email shery [email protected] hool.nz

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Games Sun 16 Aug Makos v s Counties 2.35pm - Trafalgar Park Nelson Sat 5 Sep Makos vs Manaw atu 2.35pm - Trafalgar Park Nelson Fri 11 Sep Makos v s Waikato 7.35pm - Lansdow ne Park Blenheim Sun 27 Sep Makos vs Auckland 2.35pm - Trafalgar Park Nelson Fri 23 Oct Makos vs Wellington 7.35pm - Lansdow ne Park Blenheim