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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 Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – Greetings to friends and family of Nelson Central School. Magical Mid Winte r Stars Last T uesday evening we were treated to a fantastic musical evening put on by arguably the biggest school choir in the district. Tanya Nock and her team had put in an enormous amount of work to ensure children were well prepared for their audience. T he repertoire was inspired entirely by the words ‘New Zealand music’ with all songs having been written in New Zealand on New Zealand themes. I am sure everyone will agree, the children behaved well, sang beautifully and made us all extremely proud – well done. The adults contributed hugely to the success of the evening through catering for the pre-show drinks and nibbles session. T hanks are due also to teachers for the way they supported rehearsals and acted as organisers on the night. Special thanks go to Trinity Church for allowing us to use the church for our ‘Magical’ evening.

Ministers, and to contribute to the debate and discussion. I am sure the Ministers will either have confirmed their own thinking on some of the issues raised. I also hope they learned something that will inform their decision making. Le ft items Judy has a number of small items (some one’s treasure) at the front office. If you are missing something you are welcome to come along and talk to her about it before Friday. Several items of left clothing can also be claimed by Friday. Te rm Eve nts 3 July – 20 July – 22 July – 30 July 19–23 October 20-21 October 20-21 October -

Te rm 2 closes 3 pm T erm 3 starts R2 and R7 ski trip 1 and R8 ski trip Room 1 camp at Marahau Rooms 3 and 6 camp at T eapot Valley Rooms 5 and 14 camp at Teapot Valley.

School Closure A reminder – school will close on Friday 3 July at 3 pm and Stakeholde rs Dinne r On Monday evening I had the privilege of joining with will re-open on Monday 20 July at 8:55 am. invited members from the education sector to dine with the Dr Paul Potaka Prime Minister, John Key; Anne Tolley, Minister of PRINCIPAL Education; Heather Roy, the Associate Minister of Parent - Te acher Inte rviews Education; and Pita Sharples, co-leader of the Maori Party at Premiere House. The purpose of the meeting was to highlight and discuss issues from the education sector and to let Ministers hear ‘stories’ from the grass roots. These can be booked online by clicking on the Book School Conversation moved back and forth across a very wide Interviews image (see above) on the school website or by range of issues concerning the sector and included initial going to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz. Once there enter the teacher education, special education funding, teacher school code KPSLK and then follow the instructions. You quality, tertiary issues, the possibility of an education will need to know your child’s year group and their teacher. commission to investigate aspects of the sector, the schoolYou will also need an email address so that your times can work interface and the role of education in helping New be emailed to you. T ime slots are 10 minutes each. Zealand maintain a competitive place in the world. Family Ceilidh Irish Barn Dance A large proportion of time was taken with discussing Come and dance to the music of the talented Evey national standards. There was general agreement that the McAuliffe and Bob Bickerton “Flying Feet” concept of national standards was fine. However, most present had problems with the possibility that the Saturday 4th July information could be used to construct school league tables 6.30pm - 10pm and that might be a destructive thing. Submissions close on Waimea Intermediate School Hall Friday 3 July so if you strong feelings on the subject please Tickets $20 per fa mily or $10 per person make a submission. For further information got to: Available from Everyman Records or ph Sarah http://www.minedu.govt.nz/theMinistry/Consultation/ 5457038 NationalStandards.aspx This was an excellent opportunity to hear concerns from across the sector, to respond to questions raised by On Thursday 2 nd July at lunchtime there will be Burgers on sale - $3 each Our weekly newslett er is kindly Fish or Beef Burgers, with optional salad & sauce. sponsored by T HE DOC U M EN T COM P A N Y Order in front of the library before school. Thank you, from the School Community Group 7 0 N i l e S t r e et, N el s o n Principal: [email protected]

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The Giggling Pony Horse & pony riding programmes Supervi si on and tui ti on by New Zealand quali fi ed and regi stered teachers All levels of experi ence catered for Pi ck up/ drop off servi ce avai lable: Nelson, Ri chmond, Bri ghtw ater and Wakefi eld. Cost per chi ld: $40 per half-day (w eekends only- 3 hours) $25 i ndi vi dual tui ti on (1 hour) $7 pi ck-up (mi nimum 3 chi ldren) $50 Full day programmes (avai lable duri ng school holi days- 5 hours) Phone Kirsten or Gordon : 541 9145

Science @ Central Mad Scientist Club Hands on fun science experiments- linked to NZ Curriculum Term 3 – Mondays – Rm 4 – 3:15- 4:30pm Starts week 2 for 8 weeks- $100 Sample program: ♦ Wk1-Changing states-solid/liquid/gas-dry ice ♦ Wk2-Rocket science-build and launch rockets ♦ Wk3-Reactions-physical-chemical ♦ Wk4-Electricity-circuits, conduc tivity ♦ Wk5-Magnetism-forces, magnetic field ♦ Wk6-Light-spec trum, lenses ♦ Wk7-Astronomy-celestial bodies, space ♦ Wk8-Investigation-fair testing Limited numbers- call Sterling- 545-6263 Primary Science Education

Social Skills How do We React to Conflict Last week we discussed the Shark type approach to conflict. This week it is……

The Fox (Compromising, win some – lose some)

• Do what’s fair • Divide equally • Avoid a clash of wills • Make concessions to keep a friendship • Gain something for yourself • Give a bit

Nelson Central Student Council Room 1 Ruby Coltman Callum Fraser Max Shallcrass Room 2 William Wallace Corban- James Jackson Stella Chan Callum Wilkie Room 7 Paris Bennett Toby Brown Keegan Phipps Room 8 Isabelle Manhart Rowen Ives Jackson Scott

Te Pouahi David de T hierry Rosa Workman Kahikatea Thomas Zohrab Absent from photo Frankie Stevens, Analijia Thomas

M agical Stars Evening - A Note from Tanya to the Choir A few weeks ago I said to you if you put the work in then you can enjoy the concert. I am so proud of every one of you. I have never seen so many smiling faces from the choir and the audience. Well done - from Tanya, Choir Term 3 Next term Tanya will be taking the Senior Choir only. This is because the ex tra time is needed to prepare a percussion group for the Mask Parade. The theme for the choir will be songs from movies. Over the holidays give some thought to whether you would like to be part of this choir.

A big THANK YOU to all the businesses who supported the Magical Mid Winter Stars Seabreeze Fish & Chip Shop Alyson Hobbs Publishing Seifried Estate Wines Shiatsu Sublime Coffee Kelly Sports Arom aflex Global Soap State Cinem a 6 Gym nastics Nelson Prince Albert Maxx Honey Ltd Craig Potton Lambretta's Cafe Bar

Concert. They are: Fibre Spectrum Zatori Dippity Pic's Peanut Butter Broccoli Row

Summit Club 2009 Every Thursday so me To tara kids go to the Cen tre of New Zealand (A.K.A Summit Club). You get to eat lunch up the top too so that’s pretty cool (you also sometimes get lollies!). It is a great walk to go o n with your friends and you always earn something afterwards. Every time you go for a walk you get a point. When you get 15 points, you get a bronze badge. For 20 points you get a silver badge. If you get 30 points you get a golden badge. If you’re year 4 or below, when you get to To tara, please join Summit Club! It may sound like a dumb old walk bu t you can really get something from it. The goal at the en d of the year is to climb Mount Arthur. By Toby Brown (Room 7) Weekly Sports Results Week ended 28th June M iniBall Lachie and Ben R helped ou t with the Spurs as they bea t Clifton Terrace, 40-16 with David de Thierry winning the player of the day. Slam had a slow start against a good Hampden St team with the core 10-10 a t halftime bu t they played grea t tea m basketball in the second half to win 32-16. Player of the day to Sam Chapman. Soccer results Nelson City Knights vs Nelson City Stars. Knights won 4-3. Goals by William Wallace, Callum Wilkie and Alex Paice Most improved Player: Ha mish Murray Player of the day: Harry Woodyear-Smith City Cobras vs Marks Rangers Cobras won 1-0, goal scored by Tho mas Morrisey. Player of the day Thomas Morrisey Last week's result: City Tigers 1 City Cobras 0. Player of the day Christopher Clarke

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Celtic Squash Club is having a Junior Coaching Clinic In Term 3 on Friday’s from 4.00pm Numbers are strictly limited. To find out more please contac t Graeme Dow 5467134 or Email [email protected] School Holiday Miniball - 3 on 3 Tournament Jack Robins Stadium Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9th July 9am start Grades: Year 6 boys, girls, mixed Year 5 boys, girls, mixed Intermediate boys, girls, mixed Cost: $80 per team. Pay by Cheque or Direct Credit Registrations close Friday 3rd July For more information contact: Dallas Ward 547 6419, mob 027 297 6017, Ema il [email protected] Registration forms available from sports notice board between rooms 2 and 3