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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.

Fee t First The Feet First Walk to School Every Week action project encourages primary school students to walk to school with a Please note the Cool Schools presentation for parents has caregiver, friend, or organised walking group at least once a been postponed. We apologise for any inconvenience but week, every week, during term time. Our school is taking part in ‘Walking Wednesday’. By the time you read this we are trying to work in with other schools who also use newsletter we will have finished the first Walking the Cool Schools process. We will advise the new date Wednesday. The good news is you have one week to take once it has been confirmed. part in the next Walking Wednesday! If you can’t walk all the way from home to school perhaps mum or dad can drop Weetbix Tryathlon Congratulations to everyone from our school who took part you off a block or two from school where you can join other in the Weetbix Tryathlon. It was wonderful to see so many walkers to school. children proudly wearing their T-Shirts at assembly on Inte rnational Competitions and Assessments for Schools Monday – well done, we are all so proud of you. (ICAS) – forme rly Australian Schools Compe titions This year we are again making it possible for children to Inte rvie ws During the week 30 March to 2 April we will be offering take part in the ICAS Competitions organised by the parent-teacher interviews. Notices will be sent home Educational testing Centre at the University of New South shortly. Wales. The ICAS competitions are a suite of assessments The notice is important because it sets out times developed for primary and secondary students to provide that your child’s teacher is available. diagnostic information about student abilities in core skills If you haven’t seen one by Friday check your child’s bag areas of the curriculum. and ask them where it is! If you still don’t have any joy please ask the class teacher for another one. Critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving are higher order skills essential for success in school as well as in the wider community. T he material presented in the ICAS Room 8 Camp Rooms 8 is camping at Marahau this week. When they left Competitions reflects this importance, providing the school on Monday the weather looked promising so we opportunity for students to perform a range of tasks using hope they are having a great time. They return to school on these and other skills. The Competitions cater for a wide Friday and will likely drive into the quad area to unload range of student abilities using contexts that stimulate vehicles. With vehicles coming and going between 2-3:30 students' interest and engage their attention. pm it will be especially important for everyone to take care in Alton Street. The Competitions assess skills relevant to curriculum outcomes at appropriate levels. Reports provide valuable diagnostic information that can be used to assess student Be fore School Supe rvision This programme is operating again in 2009. The idea strengths and weaknesses and to supplement school reports. behind the programme is to ensure suitable before school supervision for children whose parents/caregivers have to be at work before children are allowed into the school Runanga Matua Hui to be held in Rm 16 grounds. This is a much better option than allowing Thursday 12th of March-6 until 7.30pm. children to arrive at school early and engage in activities they would sooner not tell you about! If you wish to take Any agenda items please contact Whaea Trina- Rm 15. advantage of the programme, please contact Judy at the front office and she will let you know what your next step ought to be. Missing Cats Nelson Central Achie vers David Zohrab, Kerry Goldthorpe, Sam Halsey, Molly Macdonald, Bryn Sussex, Ronan Owen, T ayla Pugh, Max Patterson (R6) super work on 3-D shapes Josephine Ripley (R6) for a fantastic retelling of a story Congratulations – well done; you are an inspiration for other children. 7 0 N i l e S t r e et, N el s o n Principal: [email protected]

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Please note the timetable below and ensure entries are handed into the office by the due dates. Ple ase use a form available from the school office to ensure we don’t lose your entry of money! Subje ct Science

EAA Closing Wednesday 13

Te st Date Wednesday 10 June

Writing

T uesday 26 May

T uesday 23 June

Spelling

T uesday 26 May

T uesday 23 June

T uesday 30 June

T uesday 4 August

Computer

Wednesday 1

Wednesday 27 May

Date: Tuesday 24th M arch Time: 7pm -8.30 Venue: Library @ Nelson Central School Presenter: Brenda Holdaway

Mathematics Wednesday 22 July Wednesday 19 August English

Positive Parenting Workshop

Brenda Holdaw ay has been i nvolved i n faci li tati ng parent w orkshops on posi ti ve parenti ng for the past 5 years. She i s a regi stered early chi ldhood teacher and currently i s employed as a S eni or Advi sory Teacher w i th the Nelson Ki ndergar ten Associ ati on. Through thi s role she also advocates for chi ldren to be bought up i n home envi ronments w here posi ti ve gui dance strategi es are used to ensure chi ldren ar e rai sed to be happy and capable adults that are full of thei r parent’ s wi sdom.

For more information please visit the ICAS website: http:// She has also been w ri ti ng parenti ng ti ps that are www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/ publi shed i n the Leader on a w eekly basi s. Duri ng thi s sessi on Brenda w ill provi de parenti ng ti ps Fantastic Readers! Congratulations to the following children who completed the and advi ce as w ell as answ er questi ons on parenti ng Nelson City Library's Summer Reading Programme i ssues. Topi cs covered wi ll i nclude posi ti ve gui dance strategi es and how to deal wi th mi sbehavi our w hen i t Anne Amber Ellie Marriot ari ses. The eveni ng promi ses to be i nformati ve, Leo Dickson Cheyelle Minhinick entertai ni ng and an opportuni ty to hav e any burni ng Lydia Gilbert Thomas Morrisey parenti ng questi ons answ ered. Caleb Gilbert George North Max McGeady

Joseph Robertson

Georgie Marriott

Ella Robertson Scholastic Books Coordinator The school i s looki ng for someone to take on the voluntary role of Scholasti c Books Coordi nator. Our current coordi nator has deci ded i t i s ti me to move on after many years i n the role.

Dr Paul Potaka PRINCIPAL

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REMINDER It w i ll requi re bei ng i n the school 2 – 3 ti mes a month ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET. for a s hor t peri od of ti me to under take the followi ng Presents duti es: TOWER TUTUS ON TOUR Di stri bute book club pamphlets to classrooms w hen Thursday 5th March they arri ve. $10.00 Collect or ders and check payments. There are still some children who indicated they Prepare payment to Scholas ti c Books. would like to attend but have not yet sent in Di stri bute book orders to the classrooms w hen they money or permission slip. arrive.

MUST BE IN THURSDAY

If i nteres ted pl ease see S heryll i n the school offi ce.

Social Skills Following Instructions Rights I have the right to a good education.

Responsibilities It is my responsibility to do my best.

Weetbix Tryathlon After a wet and windy Saturday the Weetbix triathlon went ahead on Sunday at Tahunanui Beach. Entrants had to compete on a course wit h a 100m swim, 4km bike ride followed by a run on the playing fields. There were a record 1600 participants from the Nelson area. We had 66 children in the event. This is the largest contingent we have ever had. It was great to see everyone so enthusiastic. Congratulations on your great sportsmanship. Bryn Sussex of room 6 was lucky enough to win a bike helmet as a sport prize. If you have any digital photographs of the triathlon could you please email them to me at [email protected] Visiting the Suter - Room 13 Yesterday we went to the Suter Art Gallery. We went to see an exhibition called The Maui Dynasty. We saw lots of art. We also saw a special shell made out of metal. It had a blue light tha t shone through it making the shell look like it had a waterfall inside it. It was pretty. I liked the Maui dynasty art and it was fun there. By Luci Rawson, 6 years old On Monday we went to the Art Gallery. I liked the cheeky monkey because it had a bindi. I also felt a bit scared of the ba t. I liked the paper nautilus shell because the blue light shone. By Jagreet Malhi, 6 years old Congratulations Logan Logan Clarke of room 3 attended the BMX National Qualifying Championships in Christchurch in the weekend. Logan had a great weekend coming 1st in the 8 year old sec tion. This means he has qualified for the National BMX Championships to be held in Whangarei at Easter.

Term Events 4 Mar 10 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 16 Mar 30 Mar – 2 Apr 9 Apr 24 Apr 27 Apr

T e Pouahi Swimming Carnival Kahikatea Swimming Sports Alt day for Kahikatea Swimming Sports School Photos Interschool swimming sports Parent –T eacher Interviews T erm 1 closes Nelson City Schools ICT PD Conference/Workshops T erm 2 opens

School Te rms and holidays for 2009 T uesday 3 February Term 1 starts

Thursday 9 April Term 1 ends Monday 27 April T erm 2 starts Friday 3 July Term 2 ends Monday 20 July T erm 3 starts Friday 25 September T erm 4 ends Monday 12 October T erm 4 starts Wednesday 16 December Term 4 ends Othe r holidays fall during te rm time: Waitangi Day - 6 February (Friday) Queen's Birthday - 1 June (Monday) Labour Day - 26 October (Monday)

WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS Week ended 1st March

Desperat ely Seeking Players Our school softball team is desperately seeking 3-4 players for its softball team. If you are year 4-6 and are interested in playing please see Sheryll

Volleyball Central Smashers v St Joes Whoppers. Smashers won 26-15. Central Spikers v CTS Spikers. Ct Spikers won 64-28. Central Volleyers v St Joes Bumblebees. Volleyers won 75-24. Kiwi Cricket Central Sixers v Henley Stumpers. Central won 7negative 3. Player of the day: Joe Stermi.

Nelson City Football w arm ly invites any new players to town or new players to the sport, to join our club. We cater for Midgets (5yrs) through to Senior Men & Women Register by Friday 20 March to rece ive an Earlybird discount Midgets $30 Juniors $65 (discounts for 2+ players in one family) Women $100 Men $130 Registration letters to all existing players have been posted. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Sonia Malpas ph 545 0494

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Incrediball Central Stars v Appleby. Player of the day:

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Hardball Cricket Nelson Central v Cancelled Nelson Central/St Josephs v Cancelled. Rippa Rugby Central Stormers v Ranzau Raiders. Ranzau won 9-4.

Nelso n Basketb all Asso ciation Term 2 and 3 sees the start of miniball season. We will be needing parents/caregivers to coach our miniball teams. Nelson Basketball is running a coaching course for anyone interested. Getting Started Coaching Course available to anyone (parents/teachers) coaching miniball tea ms.

COME AND PLAY HOCKEY! ♦ Tuesday 24 March Do you want to play hockey and have fun? Rewa ♦ 6pm – 9pm Ladies Hockey Club are looking for new female players ♦ Jack Robins Stadium of all ages and abilities. ♦ Cost $30 If you would like to give hockey a go, please phone Participants will need to wear appropriate footwear for Ursula on 547-0207. the practical component of the course. We look forward to your participation in another enjoyable and exciting season of basketball. Dallas Ward : Ph: 5476419, Fax: 5476154, Mobile: 027 2976017, Ema il: [email protected]. Website: www.nelsonbasketball.co.nz JUNIOR RUGBY REGISTRATIONS NELSO N - Quentin Harwood 547 0313, 027 3023508 NELSON RFC CLUBROOM S, HAT HAWAY T ERRACE ADJACENT TO T RAFALGAR PARK

Saturday 7th March Friday 13th March

10:00am to 2:00pm 5:00pm to 7:00pm

STO KE - Jo MacLean 547 3230 ST OKE RFC CLUBROOMS, SONGER ST REET , ST OKE

Saturday 7th March Thursday 12th March

11:00am to 2:00pm 4:00 pm to 7:00pm