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Nelson Central SchoolW e e k l y N e w s l e t t e r

7 0 N i l e S t r e e t , N e l s o n - P h o n e 0 3 5 4 8 4 9 7 2 - F a x 0 3 5 4 8 4 4 8 3 - E m a i l s t a f f @ n e l s o n c e n t r a l . s c h o o l . n zPrincipal: [email protected] Secretary: [email protected] BOT Chairman: Geoff Clark 545 8010 Website: www.nelsoncentral.school.nz

T E R M 21 s t J u l y

2 0 0 9 Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa te whanau whanui o te

Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu Greetings to friends andfamily of Nelson Central School.

Magical Mid Winter StarsLast Tuesday evening we were treated to a fantasticmusical evening put on by arguably t he biggest school

choir in the district. Tanya Nock and her team had put inan enormous amount of work to ensure children were wellprepared for their audience. The repertoire was inspired

entirely by the words New Zealand music with all songs

having been written in New Zealand on New Zealandthemes. 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 eveningthrough catering for the pre-show drinks and nibblessession. T hanks are due also to teachers for the way theysupported rehearsals and acted as organisers on the night.

Special thanks go to Trinity Church for allowing us to usethe church for our Magical evening.

Stakeholders DinnerOn Monday evening I had the privilege of joining withinvited members from the education sector to dine with the

Prime Minister, John Key; Anne Tolley, Minister ofEducation; Heather Roy, the Associate Minister ofEducation; and Pita Sharples, co-leader of the Maori Party

at Premiere House. The purpose of the meeting was tohighlight and discuss issues from the education sector andto let Ministers hear stories from the grass roots.

Conversat ion moved back and forth across a very wide

range of issues concerning the sector and included initialteacher education, special education funding, teacher

quality, tertiary issues, the possibility of an educationcommission to investigate aspects of the sector, the school-

work interface and the role of education in helping New

Zealand maintain a competitive place in the world.

A large proportion of time was taken with discussing

national standards. There was general agreement that theconcept of national standards was fine. However, mostpresent had problems with the possibility that t he

information could be used to construct school league tablesand that might be a destructive thing. Submissions close onFriday 3 July so if you strong feelings on the subject please

make a submission. For further information got to:http://www.minedu.govt.nz/theMinistry/Consultation/NationalStandards.aspx

This was an excellent opportunity to hear concerns fromacross the sector, to respond to questions raised by

Ministers, and to contribute to the debate and discussion. I

am sure the Ministers will either have confirmed their ownthinking on some of the issues raised. I also hope they

learned something that will inform their decision making.

Left itemsJudy has a number of small items (some ones treasure) at

the front office. If you are missing something you arewelcome to come along and talk to her about it beforeFriday.

Several items of left clothing can also be claimed by Friday.

Term Events3 July Term 2 closes 3 pm20 July Term 3 starts

22 July R2 and R7 ski trip

30 July - 1 and R8 ski trip1923 October - Room 1 camp at Marahau20-21 October - Rooms 3 and 6 camp at Teapot Valley

20-21 October - Rooms 5 and 14 camp at TeapotValley.

School ClosureA reminder school will close on Friday 3 July at 3 pm andwill re-open on Monday 20 July at 8:55 am.

Dr Paul Potaka

PRINCIPAL

Parent - Teacher Interviews

These can be booked online by clicking on the Book SchoolInterviews image (see above) on the school website or bygoing to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz. Once there enter the

school code KPSLK and then follow the instructions. Youwill need to know your childs 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.

Family Ceilidh Irish Barn Dance

Come and dance to the music of the talented EveyMcAuliffe and Bob Bickerton Flying Feet

Saturday 4th July

6.30pm - 10pmWaimea Intermediate School Hall

Tickets $20 per family or $10 per personAvailable from Everyman Records or ph Sarah

5457038

On Thursday 2nd July at lunchtime there will be

Burgers on sale - $3 eachFish or Beef Burgers, with optional salad & sauce.

Order in front of the library before school.Thank you, from the School Community Group


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Social SkillsHow do We React to Conflict

Last week we discussed the Shark typeapproach to conflict.

This week it is

Nelson Central StudentCouncil

Room 1Ruby Coltman

Callum FraserMax Shallcrass

Room 2William WallaceCorban- James Jackson

Stella Chan

Callum Wilkie

Room 7Paris Bennett

Toby BrownKeegan Phipps

Room 8Isabelle ManhartRowen Ives

Jackson Scott

Science @ Central

Mad Scientist Club

Hands on fun science experiments- linked to NZCurriculum

Term 3 Mondays Rm 4 3:15- 4:30pm

Starts week 2 for 8 weeks- $100Sample program: Wk1-Changing states-solid/liquid/gas-dry ice

Wk2-Rocket science-bui ld and launch rockets Wk3-Reactions-physical-chemical Wk4-Electricity-circuits, conductivity

Wk5-Magnetism-forces, magnetic field Wk6-Light-spectrum, lenses Wk7-Astronomy-celestial bodies, space

Wk8-Investigation-fair testing

Limited numbers- call Sterling- 545-6263Primary Science Education

The Giggling PonyHorse & pony riding

programmesSupervision and tuition by NewZealand qualified and regi steredteachersAll levels of experience cateredforPick up/ drop off serviceavai lable: Nelson, Ri chmond,

Brightwater and Wakefield.Cost per child:

$40 per half-day (weekends only- 3hours)$25 individual tuition (1 hour)$7 pick-up (minimum 3 chi ldren)$50 Full day programmes (availableduring school holidays- 5 hours)

Phone Kirsten or Gordon : 541 9145

The Fox(Compromising, win some lose some)

Do whats fair Divide equally Avoid a clash of

wills

Make concessionsto keep afriendship

Gain something foryourself

Give a bit

Te PouahiDavid de ThierryRosa Workman

KahikateaThomas Zohrab

Absent from photoFrankie Stevens, Analijia Thomas


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Magical 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 ofevery 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 extra time is needed toprepare a percussion group for the Mask Parade. The theme for the choir wi ll 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 Concert. They are:

Seabreeze Fish & Chip ShopSeifried Estate WinesKelly SportsState Cinema 6Maxx Honey Ltd

Alyson HobbsShiatsuAromaflexGymnastics NelsonCraig Potton

PublishingSublime CoffeeGlobal SoapPrince AlbertLambretta's Cafe Bar

Fibre SpectrumZatoriDippityPic's Peanut ButterBroccoli Row


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Summit Club 2009

Every Thursday some Totara kids go to the Centre of New Zealand (A.K.A Summit Club). You get to eatlunch up the top too so thats pretty cool (you also sometimes get lollies!). It is a great walk to go on

with your friends and you always earn something afterwards. Every time you go for a walk you get apoint. When you get 15 points, you get a bronze badge. For 20 points you get a silver badge. If you get30 points you get a golden badge. If you re year 4 or below, when you get to Totara, please join SummitClub! It may sound like a dumb old walk but you can really get something from it. The goal at the end of

the year is to climb Mount Arthur.

By Toby Brown (Room 7)

Weekly Sports Results

Week ended 28th

JuneMiniBall

Lachie and Ben R helped out with the Spurs as

they beat Clifton Terrace,40-16 wi th David de Thierry winning the player ofthe day.

Slam had a slow start against a good Hampden Stteam with the core 10-10 athalftime but they played great team basketball in

the second half to win 32-16. Player of the day

to Sam Chapman.Soccer results

Nelson Ci ty Knights vs Nelson Ci ty Stars.Knights won 4-3.Goals by William Wallace, Callum Wilkie and Alex

PaiceMost improved Player: Hamish MurrayPlayer of the day: Harry Woodyear-Smith

City Cobras vs Marks RangersCobras won 1-0, goal scored by Thomas Morrisey.Player of the day Thomas Morrisey

Last week's resul t:City Tigers 1 City Cobras 0.Player of the day Christopher Clarke

School Holiday Miniball - 3 on 3 TournamentJack Robins Stadium

Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9th July9am start

Grades: Year 6 boys, girls, mixedYear 5 boys, girls, mixed

Intermediate boys, girls, mixed

Cost: $80 per team. Pay by Cheque or DirectCredit

Registrations close Friday 3rd JulyFor more information contact: Dallas Ward 547 6419,mob 027 297 6017,

Email [email protected] forms available from sports notice boardbetween rooms 2 and 3

The Worlds Healthiest Sport

Celtic Squash Club is having aJunior Coaching Clinic

In Term 3 on Fridays from 4.00pmNumbers are strictly limited.

To find out more please contact

Graeme Dow 5467134 or

Email [email protected]

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