Newsletter 5th May 2009 Web

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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. Cycle s, scoote rs etc Children are welcome to place their bicycles, scooters and other wheeled forms of transport in the bike cage. The cage is locked while school is in session and opened again at about 3 pm. The cage is in full view of classrooms every day but for added security we recommend children use a chain and lock to secure their belongings. Please help your child to remember to pick up their wheels after school. Lucky Books The Lucky Books Programme is a feature of our school. However, there may be times when you want to decline a request from your child that you should make a purchase. Children are very good at putting pressure on parents for items they want. Parents have an obligation to their children and to themselves to consider the ‘bigger picture’ and there may be times when buying does not suit. My recommendation is that parents should find their own way of saying, “ No, I won’t buy that because …” Children won’t always accept the answer but there are times when “ No” has to be the answer! Yes, there will be all sorts of emotional blackmail tricks performed by children but remember, you are the adult, you are the parent, you have the responsibility for the long term sustainability of the family and you have the right to make that decision. Nelson Symphony O rchestra On Saturday, May 16th the Nelson Symphony Orchestra will be performing 'The Carnival of the Animals' and 'T ubby the T uba' with the help of Peta Spooner and her dancers. There are four performances throughout the day. The cost is $10 a person or $36 for a family of four. Routine Infe ction Control Advice for Se asonal Influenz a 1. Wash your hands with soap under warm running water. Alcohol-based hand gel can also be used if soap and water are not readily available. It’s a good idea to keep some with you in your pocket or purse when you travel. 2. Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette. Cover your mouth and/or nose with a clean tissue or sneeze into your elbow to reduce the spread of germs. Remember to dispose of the tissue and wash your hands afterwards. 3. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. 4. Monitor your health. 5. Contact your GP if you have prolonged or severe symptoms Te rm Eve nts 4-10 May – International Compost Week 6 May - Prospective Parents Evening 7 pm in the school library 11 May – Parent Information Evening – Lynne Scott guest speaker 7 0 N i l e S t r e et, N el s o n Principal: [email protected]

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– BOT meeting 7 pm, School Library – Jolly Phonics Evening – World Vision Famine Day & International Day of Biological Diversity 26 May – Inter-school cross country 27 May - ICAS Computer Skills 1 June – Queen’s Birthday – School closed 3 June – School Cross Country 5 June - Arbor Day & World Environment Day 8 June – World Ocean Day 10 June – ICAS Science 17 June – BOT meeting, School Library 23 June – ICAS Spelling & ICAS Writing 24 June - Matariki 3 July – T erm 2 closes Dr Paul Potaka PRINCIPAL

Room 17 from Te Pouahi were the 'Walking Wednesday Champions' for T erm 1. They had a staggering 91% of their children walking, scootering or cycling to school on Wednesdays. This week at assembly they were presented with a Feetfirst trophy and certificate to acknowledge their efforts. Well done Room 17! You have certainly set the bar for the rest of the school for Term 2. Nelson Central School - Future Ferns Netball We desperately need 2 or more players for our year 4/5 netball teams. Boys are also able to play netball up to year 9. If interested please see Sheryll. Our weekly newslett er is kindly sponsored by -

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Social Skills

Cool School Parent Programme Nelson Central School Library May 11 th @ 7pm Bringing Cool Schools Home: Facilitator: Lynn Scott “Cool Schools Trainer”

We are focussing on “Including Others “ You may wish to discuss with your children the importance of this skill. The perfect gift for Mums & Grandmas! A beautiful pencil portrait is an enduring impression of a special momen t in your child’s life. Drawn by commission from your favourite pho to. Order now – not long till M other’s Day! Vouchers also available www.arti sti cexpressi ons.co.nz 03 539 0947 or 021 138 7663 rachaelsi ggers.arti st@gmai l.com

An opportunity for parents to learn and p ractice the conflict resolution skills their children are being taught in the school programme. The Cool Schools Parents’ Programme seeks to enable parents to use the mediation skills that the children learn at school so as to reinforce these skills in the ho me. The programme provides alterna tive ways of dealing with conflict in the home and encourages parents to meet o ther parents fro m the school to share experiences and work together. Parents will have the opportunity to learn how to: ♦ Communicate more effectively ♦ Resolve conflicts peacefully at ho me ♦ Enhance their family relationships We will need to have some idea of numbers so if you are interested in attending this very worthwhile evening please indicate your interest by calling the school on 548 4972.

Nelson City Soccer The soccer season got off to an a mazing start on Saturday 2nd May with perfect weather and 99.7% of our City Teams full. If you are keen and would like to join it may not be too late. We have vacancies in the following grades: Midgets - 1, 7th Grade - 1, th th 8 Grade - 1, 10 Grade - 3 If you turn 5-11 years old this year and would like a place in one of these teams please contact: Sonia Ma lpas ph 545 0494 or by e mail: team. [email protected] as soon as possible.

Nelson Giants Halftime Miniball Competition Nelson Central Slam were asked to play a match against Richmond Primary School at half time during the Ecogise Nelson Giants match on Saturday night. It was a great game with the Slam winning 12-6. Only a couple of players in the team had played full court basketball before. The team all commented on how much they enjoyed playing at the Trafalgar Centre, after overcoming a few nerves at the start. Central Slam players Sam Chapman & Lockie McNae in action during the game

FOOD BANK APPEAL Pictured are Kezia, Ella, Hamish and Flynn with Jenny Eade (the Food bank coordinator) and Mark Wingate. They were abou t to load all the food into Jenny’s van. They were delighted with the amoun t collected and Jenny will attend a whole school assembly in the near fu ture to personally thank the school. Special thanks to Ella and Kezia for collection and to the sports shed monitors and Ha mish and Flynn for assisting. Thank you to all the people who dona ted to this very worthwhile cause. There will be many Nelson people in need who will directly benefit from your generosity.

Citizenship is Everyone’s Business Christine Harrison

THE ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE FOR NELSON AND TASMAN SCHOOLS Here are the pictures of the gladwrap ball; the soccer ball is for comparison. Most of the gladwrap was collected over lunch time in the first week of school. The challenge is by week 4 to reduce the size of the gladwrap ball. We will do another collec tion in week 4 and compare the 2 balls. Enviro agent stickers will be given out for a plastic free lunchbox and teachers will be looking out for them when on duty.

HELP !!! Netball Coac h Wanted Urgently for year 6 team. We need a netball coac h for our y ear 6 netball team. I hav e a year 10 student from Nelson Girls College who has offered to help with prac tice after school but I need an adult to c oach and ov ersee the team. Please c ontac t me urgently in the sc hool offic e on 5484972 ext 819 or email: shery [email protected] hool.nz

CHILDREN'S BEGINNERS BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES Tuesday 12 May 2009 from 4PM - 5PM For 8 Weeks at TRINITY CHURCH HALL, NILE STREET, NELSON Contact Paul, Associate IDTA ( England), Associate NZFATD Professional Ballroom Dance Teacher For details Tel: 548 7369 Quickstep To Dance

WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS Week ended 3rd April Miniball Central Spurs v Stoke Shooters. Stoke w on 30-12. Player of the day: Kyle Clark. Central Slam v EG Short Blacks. EG w on 26-16. Player of the day: Lachlan Mc Nae. Halftime game at Nelson Giants Match Central Slam v Richmond. Central w on 12-6. A fantastic game.

NELSON CENTRAL SCHOOL MINIBALL Please note: There w ill be no miniball on Friday night (8t h M ay) as the Nelson Giants have a home game at the Trafalgar Centre. An additional practice will be held on Friday from 3-4.

Marc hing Girls Wanted new & experienced girls… Are you are looking to gain friendships, confidence, dance, co-ordination, discipline and posture. Be part of a team and travel. Learn to be a Marching girl for free. To find out more information please contact Kauri on 5483145 or tx t or call 0272313131 Lexington M arching

Soccer City Cobras v Suburbs Dragons. Cobras w on 5-0. Goals scored by: Max Hickling 2, Trevor Lane, Thomas Morrisey and Mathew Perrone (St Josephs). City Stars v Waimea Dragons. Stars w on 3-0. Goals scored by: William Wallace. Celtic Squash Player of the game: Jamie Kattenberg. The World’s Healthiest Sport Most Improvaed Player: Hamish Murray. Celtic Squash Club Fantastic team effort, super game. will be holding a City Green v City Blue. Green w on 1-0. Junior Coaching C linic Goal scored by: Ben Parker. In Terms 2 & 3. Player of the day: Melany Malcolm. Numbers are strictly limited. City Geckos v Tahuna. Geckos lost. To find out more regarding time, costs etc please Player of the day: Frances Stermi. contact City Blades v Richmond Rattle Reds. Blades w on Graeme Dow 5467134 or 9-0. Ema il [email protected] City Flames v Richmond Barbarians. Richmond w on Learn to Roller B lade 5-0. Sun 11a m-12, $5, all ages and abilit ies catered for. Player of the day: William Fu-Allen. City Knights v Motueka. Knights w on 4-3. Bring your own skates or use ours. For more info call Goals scored by Felix Murray 1, Dexter 3. Alethea on 5441867 or e mail [email protected] City Rockets v City Monarchs Victory. Rockets w on 2-1. Tahunanui Falcons v Motueka. 2 all draw . Play Inline Hockey: a fast and exciting ga me like ice hockey but less contact. To find out a training t ime Rugby that works for your age and skating ability call Alethea Nelson Blue v Riw aka . Nelson w on 75-0. on 5441867 or e ma il [email protected] Nelson White U9 v Stoke Red. Nelson lost 8-6. Player of the day Sione (Victory). Netball Coaching Courses Starting out in Coaching Course Junior Hockey Programme Wednesday 13 th May Saxton Field Pavillion Thursday 14th May - Thursday 21st August 2009 6.30pm-9.30pm Saxtons Hockey Field No cost 4.30pm - 5.15pm - 4, 5, 6, 7 year olds Application forms available from Sheryll in the school office 5.15pm - 6.00pm - 8, 9, 10 year olds and first time Register by 12 th May Intermediate players Sticks will be provided. Come along and 'have a go'. $25 fees More information will be handed out to the children on the first night. Cherie Stringer Phone: 03 547 9988 Fax: 03 547 9948 Ema il: [email protected]

Nels o n Ne tball F un F erns Netb all For 4 to 8 y ear old Girls and Boy s Netball based skills sessions and fun games Saxton Field Netball Courts Tuesdays from 3.30pm until 4.30pm Starting 26t h May 2009 $2 per child per session For further information please contact Trish ph: 547 4450 Email: [email protected]