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Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – Greetings to friends and the in our Before School Supervision Programme. The
family of Nelson Central School. programme operates in the library between 7:30 am and
Thank you to everyone who attended parent interviews last 8:30 am. For details please contact the office or see Jody in
week. We appreciate the time and effort you made to the library 7:30 – 8:30 am.
negotiate the on-line booking system and get yourselves Nelson Central Achie vers
along to school. If the system didn’t work for you please 1. Ruby & Tom (R13) for a super sample folder
let us know and we will see what can be done to make 2. R13 for What happens to our waste when it is dumped?
things better for you. Booklet
The next time we report formally on your child’s progress 3. Grace, Luke, Logan, Charlotte, Baimon (R3) for really
and achievement will be through a written report in super questions
December. However, if there is anything you would like to 4. Sam, Josephine (R6) for excellent e-learning projects
know before then please don’t hesitate to contact the 5. Lochie, Bianca, Ruby (R3)
classroom teacher. 6. Michael (R1) for improved handwriting.
7. Baimon (R3) Jenne (R11) for fantastic progress with
Play Fighting English
Play fighting has been a feature of children’s play for as
long as any of us can remember. T he virtues of play Dr Paul Potaka
fighting have been described in many books, magazines PRINCIPAL
and web sites. One source described play fighting as “ risk
taking” and said it was “ a powerful way of learning”. Ter m Events
When we take a risk, we face success or failure. Success
raises our self-esteem. Failure may hurt, but it teaches us to 19 August – Board of Trustees meets
do things differently next time. Children need to learn to 19 August – ICAS Mathematics
make sensible choices as they get older and sometimes this 16 Sept – Board of Trustees meets
“takes a few mistakes” and that “ So long as no one gets 21–25 Sept – Education Review Office visit
hurt, it doesn't need to be stopped”. The last part is 25 Se pt – Te rm 3 ends
important – “ as long as no-one gets hurt”. Unfortunately so 12 Octobe r – Te rm 4 be gins
many “ play fights” start out as fun but so many end up 19–23 October – Room 1 camp at Marahau
with some-one in tears and accusations of assault and 20–21 October – Rooms 3 and 6 camp at T eapot Valley
bullying flow freely. T he line between fun and hurt is so 20–21 October – Rooms 5 and 14 camp at Teapot Vly
thin and the fall out can be so traumatic that we do not 16 Dec – School closes
allow play fighting at all. School Te rms and holidays for 2010
Fee s Feb 3 – T erm 1 starts
We are just over half way through the year and have April 1 – T erm 1 ends
received 86% of the fees/voluntary donations we had April 19 – T erm 2 starts
planned to receive. We have also received 76% of the July 2 – T erm 2 ends
photocopying fees. If you haven’t paid your fees yet there July 19 – T erm 3 starts
is still time to do so. We have EFTPOS at the office to help Sept 24 – T erm 3 ends
make things easier for you. Oct 11 – T erm 4 starts
Dec 16 – T erm 4 ends
Be fore School
Children are allowed to enter the school grounds when the Official Holidays in 2010
bell rings at 8:30 am. Prior to that time there is no New Years Day – 1 January
supervision because teachers are either attending meetings, Day after New Years Day – 2 January
undergoing professional development or preparing for the Waitangi Day – 6 February (Saturday)
day. Having children in the grounds before 8:30 am would Good Friday – 2 April
provide an unwanted distraction. Easter Monday – 5 April
Day after Easter Monday – 6 April (T uesday)
Be fore School Supe rvision Anzac Day – 25 April (Sunday)
If your children need to be at school because you have
Queen's Birthday – 7 June (Monday)
Our weekly newslett er is kindly Labour Day – 25 October (Monday)
sponsored by – Christmas Day – 25 December
T HE DOC U M EN T COM P A N Y
Boxing Day – 26 December

7 0 N i l e S t r e et, N el s o n – Pho ne 03 548 4972 – F ax 03 548 4483 – E m a i l s t a f f @ n e l s o n c e n tr a l . s c h o o l . n z

Principal: [email protected] Secretary: secretary@nelsonc entral.school.nz BOT Chairman: Geoff Clark 545 8010 Website: www.nelsoncentral.school.nz
 Social No Put Downs Conflict Resolution Skills
Skills Work on conflict resolution
skills will be ongoing as part of
• Be positive our Human Rights and Social
• Think about others feelings. skills learning.
• Smile at people. The children are beginning to use the ter ms,

• Listen to people. turtle etc... when and if they are faced with
conflict. Not all problems are easily solved but
• Play and have fun with your friends. the children are slowly gaining the appropriate
• Say nice things. skills they need.
• Don’t use put downs. Thanks for supporting this at home.

• Be responsible for your own behaviour.

This week the NCS Blog of the Week Award

goes to Te Pouahi 15!
Last w eek w as Te Wi ki o te Reo Māori (Māori
Language Week). Check out T e Pouahi 15's blog
to vi ew some great Māori w aiata vi deos from
You Tube and some excellent i deas for usi ng
Te Reo around your w hare. It cer tai nly is cool
to kōrero!
Congratulati ons to Te Pouahi 15 for thei r
i nformati ve blog!
You can vi ew the Te Pouahi 15 blog by goi ng to
the school w ebsi te and cli cki ng on
"Classrooms" then on "Room 15".
Congratulations ! http://www .nelsoncentral.school.nz

HOUSE SWAP WANTED

Are you keen for a skiing/snowboarding holiday in
Canada, January 2010?
My bro ther is looking for a family to house-swap
for the mon th of January. He lives in Canmore, (15
minutes drive from Banff A.B) in the Canadian
Rockies. His home is 4 bedroom, 2 ba throom and
sleeps 7 people. The swap would also include
vehicles. His home is very child friendly!
If you are interested please ring Steph: 545 7269

Congratulations to Laura Joy of room 11 for

graduating from a pony to a full size horse during
her riding lessons. Laura Joy confidently rides in the
arena and participates in the ga mes. She is
particularly skilled at collecting a ball, riding the
length of the arena and placing the ball in a bucket.
Laura Joy has been riding for 2 years and looks
forward to her riding lessons each week. Well done.
 Te Wiki o
te Reo Māori
2009

These photos show some of the fun we had dressing up being different characters during Maori language Week.

Here are some quotes from students of Te Pouahi 15. They were asked why it is cool to korero Maori and this is what
they had to say:
He kakano ahau- I am a seed, born of greatness - Lucy
He pai ki te mohio ko wai koe- It helps you to understand who you are - Tanisha
He tama e au ki roto, he rangatira e au ki roto- On the outside I am seen to be a boy, but on the inside I am like a
chief - David
Ko te mana o te tangata ko te reo- the strongest thing for people is their language - Heidi

CHILDREN'S BEGINNERS BALLROOM DANCING

CLASSES
Tuesday 15 September 2009 from 3.45PM - 4.45PM
This 8 week module will be run over 10 Weeks (to take
account of 2 week break for school holidays) a t TRINITY
CHURCH HALL, NILE STREE T, NELSON
Contact Paul, Associate IDTA (England)
Associate NZFATD
Professional Ballroom Dance Teacher
For details Tel: 548 7369 or e-mail
quickstep todance@ho tmail.com

STOP - PRESS !
Help Wante d
We are looking for volunteers who have Parent information Session - Totara Syndicate Parents
overlockers and who can assist with the repair of Next Wednesday 12 th August
hems on our school sports shirts. Please see 3.15 - 4.15 in the Library
Sheryll in the school office if you are able to offer
Topic is Pubertal Change
your assistance.
 WEEKLY SPO RTS RESULTS NELSO N MINIBALL DRAW
Week ende d 2 nd August 7 AUGUST 2009
Netball
Central Sting v Appleby A. Appleby won 16-13. Time COURT 2 – RICHMO ND END
Player of the day: Brittany Room 1.
4.15 VICT ORY – CENT RAL SPURS
Central Magics v Victory Flames. Magics won 3-2.
Player of the day: Mai Room 7. FULL CO URT
Central Stars v Wakefield Primary Sting. Wakefield won 6.15 CENT RAL SLAM – EG SHORT BLACKS
3-1.
Miniball 14 AUGUST 2009
Central Slam v Stoke Shooters. Slam won 30-20. Time COURT 2 – RICHMO ND END
Player of the day: Hamish M.
They currently lead the Friday night competition by four 4.15 CENT RAL SPURS – CLIFT ON
points, having won all but one game. FULL CO URT
Central Spurs v Nayland Devils. Spurs won 54-12.
Player of the day: Ben Room 7, Quinn Room 7. 6.45 CENT RAL SLAM – HAMPDEN ST
The Spurs currently lie second in their Nelson Ne tball – Saturday, Year 6
competition. After a slow start, they have won Section Three DRAW FOR 08/08/09
seven games in a row.
Socce r Venue/T ime T eam 1 T eam 2
Nelson City Stars v Wakefield. Wakefield Ct11 8:30am Nelson Central Sting v St Jose ph's Golden Fe rns
won 3-2.
City Cobras v City Tigers. T igers won 2-1. Section Three DRAW FOR 15/08/09
Goal scored by: Max Room 7. Venue/T ime T eam 1 T eam 2
Player of the day: Trevor Room 7.
Ct9 9:25am Brightwater Emeraldz v Nelson Central Sting
City Geckos v Mapua Geckos. Mapua won 2-
4.
Goals scored by: Lachlan Room 7 Nelson Ne tball - We dnesday , Ye ar 4/5 Draw
Player of the day: Davey Clifton Section T wo & Four DRAWS FOR 12/08/09
T ce. Venue/T ime T eam 1 T eam 2
Nelson City Green v City Orange. Ct2 3:45pm Nelson Central School Magics v St Paul's Supe r Stars
Green lost
Player of the day: Hayley B. Ct3 4:25pm Nelson Central School Stars v St Paul's Cool Dudes
City Knights v Wakefield Section T wo & Four DRAWS FOR 19/08/09
Wildboys. City won 1-0.
Goals scored by: Dexter Venue/T ime T eam 1 T eam 2
Hampdon St
Ct3 4:25pm Nelson Central School Magics v Apple by Apple by B
Player of the day: Zac Hampden
St Ct2 3:45pm Brightwater Future Fe rns v Nelson Central School Stars
City Blades v Suburbs Strikers. Blades won 2-0. Gre at ne ws – we will be holding a six week series of cycling
Goals scored by: Sam Room 6, Joe P Room 8. skills and racing at Trafalgar Park commencing this Sunday
Player of the day: Albie Room 5. 9th August 2009.
City Blades v Brightwater. Blades won 5-3.
Goals scored by: Sam Room 6 (4), Leo Room 3. Time : Sundays August 9, 23, 30, and September 6, 13, 20
Player of the day: Nic Room 1. 2.:30 pm – 4:00pm 5 - 10 yr olds
4:00pm – 5:30pm 11 - 17 yr olds
City Blues v City Whites. Blues won 4-0.
Children race in their age group, according to their birthday
Goals scored by: Jamie 3, Vincent 1. on 1 January 2010.
Player of the day: Jamie.
A parent/care give r/guardian is re quire d to remain at the
track for the duration of the session. The y may be
Reminder
re quire d for timing, holding etc. Also in the unfortunate
e vent of an accide nt your input may be re quire d for the
The Cycling Nelson 2 Up Time Trial is this Sunday
tre atment of your child.
9th August. Junior riders 10 years and older are
able to race. Please see the flyer and registration form
on the Sports noticeboard for more details.
10 year old Riders m ust have an adult accompany
them. We would appreciate registrations to be
Registration is at the Moutere Village 9:15 – 9:45 emailed through by Friday 7 August where
For more information see www.cyclingnelson.co.nz possible, to speed up number allocation.