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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. Welcome to T erm 3 – I trust everyone has had an enjoyable break and that you managed to avoid Swine Flu where ever you were! If you are a family new to the school – a special welcome to you; we hope you enjoy your time with us. We currently have two student teachers in our school – Kiri Paterson is in Room 13 with Helen Zachariassen and Nina Foster is in Room 9 with Rachel Boyd. Next week we will welcome Alison Slee to our school. Alison brings a wealth of experience with her; she has taught in Canterbury schools and schools in other parts of New Zealand. Alison has taught at all levels of the school and has also taught in schools overseas. Alison will be opening the next classroom for 5–year–old children in Renwick 1.

flu–like symptoms should stay at home until they are well and are no longer coughing or sneezing. For the vast majority of people this will be a mild to moderate illness, however it can be severe for some. If symptoms become worse, people should seek medical advice from their GP or phone Healthline on 0800 611116 . Says Dr McGrath "This is usually three to four days from the start of symptoms, but it could be up to a week. Staying away from other people when you are sick will help slow the spread of the virus in the community and allow both schools and health services to better manage the impact of the flu pandemic." "This is an opportunity for students and teachers to remind themselves that personal hygiene is really important in reducing the chances of getting pandemic influenza, or passing it on to others. Simple measures can make a huge difference, so remember to cover coughs and sneezes and wash and dry your hands frequently."

While we we re on holiday … • Work began on converting the Arts Centre into a classroom • The junior sandpit was filled with sand – Sharland Buzz channel Engineering and Footloose Holdings completed We have received a cheque for $35.50 as a result of people the enclosure and roofing during term 2 who have signed up as volunteers to take part in marketing Contact de tails surveys. Every time they complete a survey for the If your contact details changed over the holidays please company, they have nominated that their reward goes to our advise the school office. When children have health school. emergencies or if your child is late or absent that If you would like to help our budget simply go to: information is vital in order for us to contact you. http://www.buzzthepeople.co.nz/ and click on Join Now, Swine Fly (H1N1) and enter Nelson Central when prompted. It will take you We are in the same situation as we were late in T erm 2 – but a few minutes to do so. From time to time the company managing the situation. We are following Ministry of will e–mail an electronic survey link to you. You can Health advice on this matter the latest of which is: complete those that interest you or that you have time for. Either way you will be contributing to your school. “Schools are being advised to keep a close eye on students and children with underlying health Nelson Central Achie vers conditions. 1. Rohan O’Neill–Stevens (R5) for a great story 2. Joe Robertson (R5) for a fantastic story These children, including those with serious 3. Rohan T rill (R5) for an excellent story asthma, are particularly susceptible to the 4. Kelle Rendel (R5) for a fantastic poem influenza virus, including the Pandemic 5. Lochie Ferguson, Baimon Kasama, Luke Meehan, Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu. Isabella Stafford (R3) for quality work The Ministries of Health and Education say it's 6. Leo Dickson (R3) for meeting his goals important that schools take early action and call parents or caregivers of children who show symptoms. Deputy Director of Public Health Dr Fran McGrath says students and children who have

Dr Paul Potaka PRINCIPAL

SCHOOL COMMUNITY GROUP Next Meeting Thursday 30th July at 7.00pm in the Staff Room. Everyone welcome!

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Term Events – Visit by the NMIT ELTO Group to Kowhai Syndicate 23 July – R2 and R7 ski trip 27 July – 2 Aug Maori Language Week 30 July – 1 and R8 ski trip 4 August – ICAS English 19 August – Board of Trustees meets 19 August – ICAS Mathematics 25 Aug – Inter–school Winter Sports 1 Sept – Postponement date for Winter Sports 5 Sept – conservation Week 8 Sept – Tackle sevens rugby 9 Sept – Tennis in schools – Kahikatea 14 Sept – Nelson Primary School Cross Country 16 Sept – Board of Trustees meets 21–25 Sept – Education Review Office visit 21–25 Sept – Mask Parade Preparation 22 Sept – Seven–a–side Rugby Tourna ment finals 24 Sept – Regional Primary School Cross Country 25 Sept – Term 3 ends 12 October – Term 4 begins 19–23 October – Room 1 ca mp at Marahau 20–21 October – Rooms 3 and 6 ca mp at Teapot Valley 20–21 October – Rooms 5 and 14 ca mp at Teapot Valley.

Parent – Teache r Inte rvie ws

22 July

These can be booked online by clicking on the Book School Interviews image (see above) on the school website or by going to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz. Once there enter the school code KPSLK and then follow the instructions. You will need to know your child’s year group and their teacher. You will also need an email address so that your times can be emailed to you. T ime slots are 10 minutes each.

Your child has received order forms for Scholastic Books. Orders can be placed a t the school up until Thursday 13 August. Please fill in the forms (name & room number is importan t). Include the correct amoun t of change and place everything in a sealed envelope. Place this in the box provided in the school office. Cheques must be made ou t to Nelson Central School or Scholastic NZ Ltd. If they are no t then your order will not be able to be processed and will be retu rned to you. Jody Nilsen, Book Club Organiser

Push Play Families Centre of New Zealand / Walt ers Bluff SUNDAY , nd 2 AUGUST 2009 All Central School fam ilies are inv ited to join us on a walk up the Centre of New Zealand to Founders Park v ia Walters Bluff. The walk is approximately 1 ½ h ours, with a get together for a coffee / ice cream at Founders at the end. This is sh orter than our prev ious walks, great for those fam ilies with smaller children. Meet at the Botanics Sports field at 1 0 o’clock. If y ou require further info, phone Kathryn 5457009 Postponem ent date if wet – 9 th August. KELLY SPORTS We are currently running our “After School Program” which is every Thursday next term for 9 weeks starting 30th July to 24 September 2009 – {$80.00 or $75.00 early bird special, if paid by Friday 10th July 2009} . Our term w ill be developing the skill sets of: ♦ Large ball skills - Combination of all skills in fun game situations ♦ Running, agility & balance challenges to develop their personal skills. ♦ Obstacle course activities to challenge their development in other areas . For enrolling or queries contact [email protected] {5488609) or you can also dow nload information, on our Kelly Sports w ebsite. www.kellysports.co.nz.

On Monday in assembly we gave out 40 Hour fa mine certificates to the 60 children who participated and wondered if you would like photograph a ll those children who took part for the news letter. 60 children participated and raised a massive $2200 , $500 more than last years effort. A great example of active citizenship...well done!

Weekly Sports Results : 28 th June + 5th July Miniball Central Spurs v Clifton Terrace. Spurs won 40–16. l Play er of the day: Dav id de Thierry . Central Slam v Hampden St. Slam won 32–16. Play er of the day: Sam Chapman. Soccer Nelson City Stars v Nelson City Knights. Stars won 4–3. Goals scored by: William Wallace, Callum Wilk ie, A lex Paice. Play er of the game: Harry Woody ear–Smith. Most Improv ed Play er: Hamish Murray Nelson City Stars v Suburbs Warriors. Stars won 3–0. Goals scored by: Hamish Murray , William Wallace, Jamie Kattenberg (great birthday present) Most improv ed play er: Jamie Kattenberg. Play er of the game: A lex Paice. City Cobras v Mark s Rangers. Cobras won 1–0. Goal scored by : Thomas Morrisey . Play er of the day: Christopher Clark e. City Cobras v City Geckos. 2 all draw. Cobras goals scored by : Thomas Morrisey and Christopher Clark e. Cobras play er of the day: Mathew Perrone. Geckos play er of the day: Frances Stermi. City Geck os v Wak efield. Geck os won 7–0. Goals scored by: Lachlan McNae, Arlo x6. Play er of the day: Harry Denton. Nelson City Green v City Red. Green lost. Play er of the day: Hay ley Black bourn. Nelson City Green v City Yellow. Green lost. Play er of the day: Jamie. City Blades v Tahuna. Blades won 7–0. Goals scored by: Sam Halsey 2, Joe Robertson, A lbie Murray , James, Leo Dick son 2. Play er of the day: Sam Halsey . City Knights v City Stars. Knights won 4–3. Goals scored by: Dexter 3, Jamie 1.

On a rather chilly Monday afternooon in the holidays an energetic band of helpers arrived armed with shovels, brooms, buckets and wheelbarrows. Their challenge was to move 4 cubic metres of sand from the driveway between Room 11 and Room 10 into the junior sandpit. What an a mazing tea m we all made and after just one hour the sand was all shifted and we were rewarded with a refreshing juicy. Well done everyone and a big thankyou to the School Community Group for making this happen! And many thanks also to Foothold Developments for their great job on the roof.

NELSO N MINIBALL DRAW 24 JULY 2009

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COURT 1 - TOWN END FULL CO URT

5.15

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COURT 2 – RICHMO ND END

4.15

T AHUNANUI GIANT S – CENT RAL SPURS

NAYLAND BLUE SAINT S – CENT RAL SLAM

31 JULY 2009

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COURT 1 - TOWN END FULL CO URT

4.45

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COURT 2 – RICHMO ND END

3.45

NAYLAND DEVILS – CENT RAL SPURS

CENT RAL SLAM – ST OKE SHOOT ERS

Nelson Ne tball – Saturday, Year 6 Section Three DRAW FOR 25/07/09 Section Three DRAW FOR 01/08/09 Venue/T ime T eam 1

T eam 2

Venue/T ime

Ct8 9:25am Mahana Hotrods

v Nelson Central Sting

Ct12 8:30am Nelson Central

T eam 1

T eam 2 v Apple by A

The World’s Healthiest Sport

Nelson Ne tball - We dnesday , Ye ar 4/5 Draw Section T wo & Four DRAWS FOR 22/07/09 Venue/T ime

T eam 1

T eam 2

Ct2 4:25pm

Nelson Central School Magics

v Enner Glynn Tactics

Ct10 3:45pm

Nelson Central School Stars

v Hampden Street Sting

Section T wo & Four DRAWS FOR 05/08/09

Venue/Time

Team 1

Team 2

Ct7 4:25pm.

Nelson Central School M agics

v Richmond Silver Ferns

Ct2 4:25pm

Nelson Central School Stars

v Upper M outere M agic

Celtic Squash Club is having a Junior Coaching C linic In Term 3 on Friday’s from 4.00pm Numbers are strictly limited. To find out more please contact Graeme Dow 5467134 or Ema il [email protected]

10 PIN BOWLING School LEAGUE Is now underw ay……….. It is not too late to enter for Ter m 3. - Teams of four are graded and put into competitions against teams of similar ability - Limited coaching available ideal for 8 years and older - Costs $24 per team per game ($6 per player per w eek) Term fees total $240 per team, excludes finals - Competition runs for 10 weeks including finals - Games played Monday starting at 3.45 pm HOW TO ENT ER Get your friends together and organise a team of four players See your sports coordinator at school and complete the team registration form and return w ith your $24 team registration fee to “Action Indoor Sport” P.O.Box 3226, Richmond by Friday 3 July. Email: [email protected] Fax- 5438223 or phone Car la on 5438222

SMALL FERNS & LITTLE GIANTS BASKETBALL Small Ferns & Li ttle Gi ants Basketball i s an after school, ski ll based basketball program desi gned for Years 1 & 2 and Years 3 & 4 as an i ntroducti on to basketball and a pathw ay to mi ni ball. The program i s based on FUN but i ncorporates basi c ball and co-or di nati on ski lls. Players need no experi ence. The lessons are taken by ex peri enced staff on Mondays and w ill run for 9 w eeks of Term 3, 2009 at Jack Robi ns Stadi um, 104 Neale Ave, Stoke. DAY: GROUP: TIME: DATES: COST:

Monday Years 1 & 2 Years 3 & 4 3.30 – 4.15 4.15 – 5pm 27 July – 21 Septem ber $40.00

Registrations forms available from sports notice board located between rooms 2 and 3. PRIMARY/ For more i nformati on pleas e contact: INTERMEDIATE/ Work: 547 6419 Mobi le: 0272976017 COLLEGE TEAMS - ALL Dallas Ward WELCOME Emai l: [email protected]

30 Mcpherson St, Richmond