70 Nile Street, Nelson – Phone 03 548 4972 – Fax 03 548 4483 – Email [email protected]Principal: [email protected]Secretary: [email protected]BOT Chairman: David Johnston Website: www.nelsoncentral.school.nzOur weekly newsletter is kindly sp onsored by –THE DOCUMENT COMPANYNelson Central School W eekly N ewsletter Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa te whanau whanui o te Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – greetings to friends andfamily of Nelson Central School. Nelson Arts Festival Within a week of starting term 2 the Nelson Arts Festival will be under way. Nelson Central will be performing in Red Square on Monday 18 October at 12pm with kapahaka, choir, a musical group and Jump Jam. Markyour diary now so you don’t miss it! We will not be participating in the Mask Parade this year –we do that every second year so this year is a ‘rest year’ for us! Westpac In a brochure that came home with the newsletter today is an offer from Westpac Bank – open a junior account and get a $5 kick-start and a free money box. This looks like an incentive for children to learn about saving and handling their own money. If you want an application form we will have them at the front office. Bike Cage Thanks to the School Community Group security around the bike cage has been improved with the construction of a wire netting cover. Ball Wall Unfortunately the weather has been so wet that construction of the ball wall has again been delayed. We need several fine days in a row to allow the field to dry out and accommodate trucks with the 7 tonne tilt slabs that will form the three sides of the wall. IMB construction will monitor the situation and move as soon as is suitable to do so. Kidz for Kidz Concert By the time you read this our children will no doubt have made a wonderful contribution to the Kidz for Kidz Concert. I particularly want to acknowledge the tremendous job the children have done in learning the words and parts for so many songs. The person behind all the good work has been Tanya Nock – a magnificent musician who can talk, keep the beat, never miss hertiming and remember the tune – all at the same time! We are so lucky to have her working with our children – thankyou Tanya. Learn to play a music i nstrument Nick Sharpe is again offering children an opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument. The cost will be $7 perpupil lesson and there is some capacity to hire an instrument. If this interests you please call at the office and pick up one of Nick’s information sheets and enrolment form. Term 3 dates & events 24 Sept Literacy professional development – Chanel Ngaruhe, Rachel Randrup, Dianne Thomson Term 3 finishes Friday 24 September Term 4 starts Monday 11 October –12 Oct Grasshopper tennis starts 18 Oct Nelson Central performs in Red Square 12- 12:30pm 19 Oct BOT meeting 26 Oct Prospective families/students meeting 26-27 Oct R5-6 camp 28-29 Oct R3-4 (+y3 R14) camp 29 Oct SCG Disco 11 Nov NIS powhiri/s chool tour for new students 16 Nov BOT meeting 22 Nov NIS Extension Class testing-+ 23 Nov Inter-schoo l athletics 7 Dec BOT meeting Term 4 finishes Thursday 16 December Public Holidays During Term Time Labour Day - 25 October (Monday) School will close for the holidays on Friday at 3 pm and will re-open on Monday 11 October at 8:55 am when it will be daylight saving time – have a safe holiday everyone. Dr Paul Potaka PRINCIPAL School Community GroupSchool Community GroupSchool Community GroupSchool Community Group2010 Fundraising Calendars Art work is available in the class rooms now! Costs to parents are as follows: Costs to parents are as follows: Costs to parents are as follows: Costs to parents are as follows: A4 Art Calendar $10.50 ea A4 Photo calendar $12.00 ea Art/Photo Diaries $16.00 Greeting Cards (8 pack) $12.00 per pack These will make great gifts for family and friends! These will make great gifts for family and friends! These will make great gifts for family and friends! These will make great gifts for family and friends! Orders and payment in the appropriate envelope to your child’s Orders and payment in the appropriate envelope to your child’s Orders and payment in the appropriate envelope to your child’s Orders and payment in the appropriate envelope to your child’s teacher before the end of term please. teacher before the end of term p lease. teacher before the end of term please. teacher before the end of term p lease. TERM 3 22nd September 2010 Accommodation Needed Urgently seeking temporary accommodation for working mother and one child wh o goes to Central School. From early November to the end of February. References available if required, please phone Maneka 548 0359.
70 Nile Street, Nelson – Phone 03 548 4972 – Fax 03 548 4483 – [email protected] Principal: [email protected] Secretary: [email protected] BOT Chairman: David Johnston Website: www.nelsoncentral.school.nz
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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.
Nelson Arts FestivalWithin a week of starting term 2 the Nelson Arts Festivalwill be under way. Nelson Central will be performing inRed Square on Monday 18 October at 12pm withkapahaka, choir, a musical group and Jump Jam. Mark your diary now so you don’t miss it!We will not be participating in the Mask Parade this year – we do that every second year so this year is a ‘rest year’for us!
WestpacIn a brochure that came home with the newsletter today isan offer from Westpac Bank – open a junior account andget a $5 kick-start and a free money box. This looks like anincentive for children to learn about saving and handlingtheir own money. If you want an application form we willhave them at the front office.
Bike CageThanks to the School Community Group security aroundthe bike cage has been improved with the construction of awire netting cover.
Ball WallUnfortunately the weather has been so wet thatconstruction of the ball wall has again been delayed. Weneed several fine days in a row to allow the field to dry outand accommodate trucks with the 7 tonne tilt slabs thatwill form the three sides of the wall. IMB construction willmonitor the situation and move as soon as is suitable to doso.
Kidz for Kidz ConcertBy the time you read this our children will no doubt havemade a wonderful contribution to the Kidz for KidzConcert. I particularly want to acknowledge thetremendous job the children have done in learning the
words and parts for so many songs. The person behind allthe good work has been Tanya Nock – a magnificentmusician who can talk, keep the beat, never miss her timing and remember the tune – all at the same time! Weare so lucky to have her working with our children – thank you Tanya.
Learn to play a music instrument Nick Sharpe is again offering children an opportunity tolearn to play a musical instrument. The cost will be $7 per
pupil lesson and there is some capacity to hire aninstrument. If this interests you please call at the office and
pick up one of Nick’s information sheets and enrolmentform.
Term 3 dates & events24 Sept Literacy professional development – Chanel
Ngaruhe, Rachel Randrup, Dianne ThomsonTerm 3 finishes Friday 24 SeptemberTerm 4 starts Monday 11 October – 12 Oct Grasshopper tennis starts18 Oct Nelson Central performs in Red Square 12-12:30pm19 Oct BOT meeting26 Oct Prospective families/students meeting26-27 Oct R5-6 camp28-29 Oct R3-4 (+y3 R14) camp29 Oct SCG Disco11 Nov NIS powhiri/school tour for new students16 Nov BOT meeting22 Nov NIS Extension Class testing-+
23 Nov Inter-school athletics7 Dec BOT meetingTerm 4 finishes Thursday 16 December
Public Holidays During Term TimeLabour Day - 25 October (Monday)School will close for the holidays on Friday at 3 pm andwill re-open on Monday 11 October at 8:55 am when it will
be daylight saving time – have a safe holiday everyone.Dr Paul PotakaPRINCIPAL
School Community Group School Community Group School Community Group School Community Group 2010 Fundraising Calendars
Art work is available in the class rooms now!Costs to parents are as follows:Costs to parents are as follows:Costs to parents are as follows:Costs to parents are as follows: A4 Art Calendar $10.50 ea A4 Photo calendar $12.00 ea Art/Photo Diaries $16.00Greeting Cards (8 pack) $12.00 perpack
These will make great gifts for family and friends!These will make great gifts for family and friends!These will make great gifts for family and friends!These will make great gifts for family and friends!Orders and payment in the appropriate envelope to your child’sOrders and payment in the appropriate envelope to your child’sOrders and payment in the appropriate envelope to your child’sOrders and payment in the appropriate envelope to your child’s teacher before the end of term please. teacher before the end of term please. teacher before the end of term please. teacher before the end of term please.
TERM 322nd September
2010
Accommodation NeededUrgently seeking temporary accommodation for workingmother and one child who goes to Central School. Fromearly November to the end of February. Referencesavailable if required, please phone Maneka 548 0359.
All unnamed lost property will be given to charityat the end of this term.
Whenever possible it will beput out on Fridays near the
office or in front of RenwickHouse
When: Wednesday, 22 nd Sept**TONIGHT**
Time: 6.30p.m. Please be seated beforehand to be in with a chance
to win a spot prize.REMEMBER TO BRING
$10 per person(if not already paid)Where: State Cinema,
Trafalgar St
Nelson Arts Festival Westpac "Out the Gate" school programmeOnly 9 tickets left for each show - so get in quick !
♦ Ticket sales and all information available in the School Foyer♦ Children will be accompanied to the Theatre Royal by teachers.♦ Imagined World - Thursday 21st October, 11:00 - 11:50am . Suitable Years 0-3 $8.00♦ Tricks of the Trade - Monday 18th October, 9:30 - 10:20am , Suitable Years 3-6 $8.00Red Square Performance , top of Trafalgar Street, Monday 18th October, 12:00 - 12:30pm. Performances bysmall choir, ukulele group, Jump Jam, Kapa Haka.Craig Smith , author of “Wonky Donkey”, 11:00am, Monday 18th. There will be a charge for this - moreinformation in Term 3.
Nelson CentralSocial Skills are
still :Good Listening
Well done to everyone whotook part in the Food ForThought challenge inAugust. The money raisedfrom this event and thestudent council pyjama daycame to: $2462.90
This money will be enough to buy all the schoolsupplies and the text book for the new CCHschool and to buy shoes for most of the pupils.A big thank you to the Nelson branch ofWestpac bank, who are going to waive the $25
telegraphic transfer fee. This means that everycent we raised will reach Cambodia.
Life Education Trust and National Bank have teamed up to promotesavings with our young people. From September 20 to October 17any National Bank savings account opened for/by a customer 18
years and under, National Bank will donate $5 to the Nelson/Tasman Life Education Trust. And that’s not all - the customerwill also receive a Harold the Giraffe money box!
Harold will also make a guest appearance at your local National Bank:
Nelson Branch - Thursday 27 Septemberfrom midday to 2pmRichmond Branch - Thursday 7 Octobermidday to 2pm
DISCO When : 8th October (last day of schoolholidays)Time: 7 - 10pmCost: $10 per child (includes freepottle of chips and sipper drink)
bandanna challenge & art auction!
CanTeen is an organization supporting young people living with
cancer through a National peer supportnetwork and highquality educationaland recreational
programs.
The CanTeen Bandanna Challenge 2010 will beoccurring from the 16-31st of October and is our main form of fundraising for the year. As wereceive NO government funding we need YOUR support!
The Nelson/ Marlborough branch of CanTeenwill be aiding this years Bandanna Challengewith an Art Auction celebrating artists from the
Nelson/ Tasman region and beyond while alsoshowcasing the talented efforts of our ownmembers. Please come join us for a glass of wine, delicious nibbles and view some beautiful
pieces of local artwork on display.
WHERE: Art @ 203 (The upstairs gallerylocated at 203 Trafalgar Street)WHEN: Friday 29 th October 5:30pm-
7:30pmArt will be available for viewing and silent
bidding from Tuesday the 26 th till the liveauction occurs at 6:30pm on Friday!
The 2010 range of bandannas will be availablefor purchase as well as our popular vintage
patterns. So bring the family or pop in for anafter work drink and support young peopleliving in your community!With your support we can ensure that no young
person living with cancer feels alone.For further information regarding this event or if you are able to donate artwork or offer other support we would love to hear from you. Pleasecontact:
Milo Have A Go Cricket ProgrammeBoys and girls aged between 6 and 8. (5 year olds canalso join in)No previous cricket experience required.8 X 1 hour weekly sessions learning lots about batting,bowling, fielding plus lots of games.Commencing Wednesday 18 th October 3.15pm – 4.15pm.Venue to be confirmed but probably Central School frontfield.Cost $30 price includes weekly give away prizes.Information packs have been sent via classrooms. Furtherpacks available from Sheryll at the school office.Registrations to payments box in school office foyerby Friday 24 th September (last day of term)Parents meeting Wednesday 13 th October front stepsNelson Central School at 3.15pm.
Nelson Hockey’s Summer ProgrammeSuper 8’s Summer Hockey, School Year: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
o Tuesday nights from 5.15pm – 6.15pmo For 8 weeks starting on Tuesday the 19 October 2010o 8 aside teamso 20 minute games – 2 games per nighto Only $80.00 per team or $10 for individual playerso
New and experienced players welcomeo Make your own team or we can find a team for you .o Maximum of 3 rep players on the field at one timeo Players can play in a grade above their age, but notdowno School teams welcomeJunior & Beginners Hockey
All new and beginner players are welcomeo Players will be put into age groupso Tuesday nights: 4.30pm – 5.15pmo $10 per player paid to Nelson Hockey on first nighto Skills and drills and then gameso 8 weeks starting on Tuesday the 19 October 2010Trophies to be wonCome along and have some fun. For any questionscontact: Cherie Stringer, email;[email protected], Ph: 03 547 9988
Nelson Girls College Leaders InitiativeA big thank you to everyone who contributed to
the Canterbury Appeal.
Pictured is AbigailGoodison, a Year 12 Leaderat Nelson College for Girls,
with some of thecontributions.
Alastair Cotterill TennisCoaching - Term 4 2010
Tennis Coaching will beavailable Term 3 2010 outside
school time.For further information re:
cost, times etc. phone Alastair (03) 5486984, text/phone (027)
TENNISThe Nelson Institute of Tennis is holiday two coachingclinics in the school holidays.Clinic 1: September 29th & 30th from 9am-1pm both days.$60 including morning tea for both days or $35 for one day.Clinic 2: October 4th & 5th from 9am-1pm both days. $60including morning tea for both days or $35 for one day.Both clinics are run by qualified coaches with a maximum of
8 children to one coach. There will be plenty of fun tennisgames, spot prizes and a Grasshoppers Tournament.ALSO..................Enrolments are now open for Term 4 coaching. This willcommence the week beginning October 11th and runs for 8weeks with the school term. All ages and abilities are cateredfor (including adults).For further information on any of the above please contact:Lynnie Nevin, [email protected] ph 5470971 or 0273 663 709
Spring Holiday ProgrammeHighlights during our spring programme include an Amazing Race, theatresports, the BIG DAY OUT, skating, making bath bombs, gymnastics and an
Olympics day with YMCA.0800 LEG KID - [email protected] - 027 335 6904
We can now offer WINZ SUBSIDY!www.legendkids.co.nz
Holiday Tennis Coaching
Everyone guaranteed a prize. Alastair Cotterill(TCNZ, TPAA) Nelson Resident Professional TennisCoach is offering 2 day tennis coaching courses at
Nelson College (2 hours per day): September 27th -28th, 29th - 30th, October 5th - 6th, 7th - 8th.
Open to boys and girls - all abilities. Age 6+. Small
Groups - limited enrolments, (maximum 5). Alastairwill be doing the tennis coaching.
For further information re cost, times etc. phone Alastair (03) 5486984 or text/phone (027) 3488029.
SMALL FERNS & LITTLE GIANTS BASKETBALLSmall Ferns & Little Giants Basketball is an after school, skill basedbasketball program designed for Years 1 & 2 and Years 3 & 4 as anintroduction to basketball and a pathway to miniball. The program is
based on FUN but incorporates basic ball and co-ordination skills. Years 3 & 4 will get half a session ofskill development and half playing games. Players need no experience. The lessons are taken byexperienced staff on Mondays and will run for 8 weeks of Term 4, 2010 at Jack Robins Stadium, 104Neale Ave, Stoke.
DAY: Monday MondayGROUP: Years 1 & 2 Years 3 & 4TIME: 3.30 – 4.15 4.15 – 5.15pmDATES: 11 October – 6 DecemberCOST: $40.00 ($55 with pre-purchased T Shirt)
YEARS 5 & 6 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT This Junior Development Programme is held after school on Wednesdays and designed for Years 5 & 6as a follow up to miniball and in preparation for Intermediate/Rep basketball. The program is based onthe skills required to play the game: passing, dribbling, shooting, offense and defense along with some
game time. Players need no experience. The sessions are taken by experienced staff and will run for 8weeks of Term 4, 2010 at Jack Robins Stadium, 104 Neale Ave, Stoke.
DAY: WednesdayGROUP: Years 5 & 6TIME: 4pm – 5pmDATES: 13 October – 1 DecemberCOST: $50.00For more information please contact:Dallas Ward Work: 547 6419 Mobile: 0272976017Email: [email protected] FORM AVAILABLE FROM SPORTS NOTICEBOARD LOCATED IN THEHALLWAY BETWEEN ROOMS 2 AND 3
Gymnastics Competition – Years 4-6The Nelson Primary Schools Gymnastics Competition will be held for Year 4 – 6’s on Friday 5 th and Friday 12 th November at the Mosey Grayson Memorial Gymnastics Centre, Nelson Intermediate School Grounds, TipahiStreet. Cost is $5 per gymnast.Each school is required to provide a judge and parents to marshall the team for the day. Please let me know assoon as possible if you are able to assist with these duties so I can commence taking entries.
On Monday 20th
September from 3:30 – 4:30 pm Nelson Gymnastics will be holding an information session on thecompetition to explain any changes etc from last year and give tips on teaching routines. If you want to attend please letme know so I can advise Nelson Gymnastics. This session will be held at the Mosey Grayson Memorial GymnasticsCentre at the back of Nelson Intermediate School, Tipahi St.Entries for the competition are due by October 15 th , 2010. Please see Sheryll in the school office if you would liketo enter, help out or obtain a copy of the programmes for each level.
Nelson Central School Sports Teams Nelson Central pupils have the opportunity to participate in sports teams throughout the school year. Notification of start dates are published in the school newsletter and on the sports notice board located in the hallway between rooms 2and 3. To participate in school teams children are required to complete a registration form for each sport and pay therequired registration fee. This must be done in terms 1 & 4 for summer sport and term 2 for winter sport. All childrenare issued with a school sports uniform to play in. These must be returned to school at the end of each term.Management/coaching of school teams is undertaken by parents/caregivers.Term 4 Sports Milo Have A Go Cricket Coaching Programme : - 6-8 year olds (5 year olds can join in as well) An 8 week
programme to introduce children to cricket and the skill base needed to play the game plus lots of games. Registration packs available from Sheryll in the school office. Cost $30 includes weekly giveaways. Some parental assistancerequired. Starts Wednesday 20 th October. Short parents meeting on the front steps Central School on Wednesday13 th October at 3.15pm.
Kiwi Cricket – Year 1 and above . A follow on from The Milo Have a Go Cricket Coaching programme run by NelsonCricket term 4. Children play a game where all bat, bowl, wicket keep and field. Games are played at Saxton Field,Stoke, Saturday commencing 9am 30 th October.Parental assistance required. Registrations available from sports notice boards located in hallway between rooms2 and 3. To be placed in locked silver box located in school office foyer by Friday 15 th October.
Incrediball – Year 3 and above. The next step after Kiwi Cricket. Children play with a harder ball and wooden cricket bat. Assists with the transition to hardball cricket. Games are played at Saxton Field, Stoke, commencing 9am 30 th October. Parental assistance required. Registrations available from sports notice boards located in hallwaybetween rooms 2 and 3. To be placed in locked silver box located in school office foyer by Friday 15 th October Hardball Cricket – The progression from Incrediball. Traditional cricket played on Saturdays. Games are 25 overs per innings. Games are played at various cricket venues. Central School home ground The Botanics . Start date Saturday16 th October. Competition and teams remain the same as term 1.
Volleyball – Year 3,4,5,6 children. (Please note the age groups have changed from last year) Games are 30 minutes andare played at Nelson Girls College Gymnasium on Thursdays between 4 and 6 pm. Competition commences Thursday21st October and finishes on 9 th December. Cost $30 per player. Parental assistance required to supervise teamsduring game time. Registrations available from sports notice boards located in hallway between rooms 2 and 3.To be placed with fee in locked silver box located in school office foyer by Tuesday 12 th October. Any sporting enquiries please see Sheryll McKeage at the school office 9am-12.30pm or email:[email protected] , phone: 5484972 ext. 819
WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS - Week ended 19 th September MiniballCentral Tigers v Enner Glynn Hotshots. Enner Glynn won 60-32.Player of the day: The whole team.Central Lightning v Hampden Street HotshotsCentral Wasps v Birchwood Giants. (Final) Central 30-16Player of the day: The whole team.Congratulations to Central Wasps who have had a fantastic season. They were unbeaten and won theDivision 1 title.A big thank you to the coaches of our miniball teams Sasha Ripley and Pete McNae for the time and effortthey have put in to our miniball teams. We really appreciate it.NetballCongratulations girls of a great season of netball. Everyone improved throughout the season. A big thank youto our coaches Gaye Evans and Kassiana Hemi for all your work with the girls. We really appreciate all youhave done.
Registrations due back to school by Friday 24 th September
