TERM 3
4th A ug ust
Nelson Central School
2 010 Week l y N e ws l ett er
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.
Reports and Interviews
Thank you to everyone who last week attended an
interview on their child’s behalf. We hope you feel
suitably informed about their progress and achievement.
This is our first attempt at reporting against the National
Standards and I would be interested to receive your
comments on how useful you found the standards and how
useful you found the interviews.
Teachers will report on children’s progress again in
December. Please also note that you can talk with your
child’s teacher by appointment at any time if you have
concerns about them.
Proposed Support for Schools
Yesterday the Minister of Education Anne Tolley
announced the Government's plans for a much stronger
frontline focus on lifting student achievement.
She said, “While there is much we can be proud of in our
education system, too many students aren't achieving even
the minimum qualifications they need to be engaged and
informed citizens, and to play an active role in our society.
Change will happen only if there is a relentless, system
wide focus on improvement”.
The Minister outlined three core elements to the focus
including:
♦ expert practitioners appointed to work closely with
schools
♦ the redesign of teacher professional development
♦ new programmes for students who need additional
support.
Practitioners who have proven skills in lifting student
achievement will be appointed to regional Ministry offices
to work closely with schools. These people will be drawn
from the wider education sector and from within the
Ministry.
The aim of this refocused approach is to ensure all schools
have the capability to improve outcomes for all students.
Schools require differing levels of support but all schools
can expect more direct support from the Ministry to lift
student achievement.
We look forward to seeing how much of the money gets
beyond Auckland. In our school we have had programmes
and professional development in place to improve literacy
achievement – the evidence can be seen in the board of
trustees’ annual reports for the last three years. We have
been generally satisfied with our students’ progress and
achievement in mathematics and this year we are giving
special attention to the teaching of writing. At this stage
what would make the greatest difference to our students’
achievement is to appoint additional specialist teachers to
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work with children. We know from the way we use our
resources that that is what will make the biggest difference
for us. Let’s see what the Minister’s policy will actually
deliver for our school.
Board of Trustees Questionnaire
Earlier in the term a Board of Trustees questionnaire was
sent home asking for your feedback on certain aspects of the
school’s operation. We would appreciate it if you could
return those as soon as possible. Board members wanted to
base their decisions on good information so your feedback
is extremely important. If you have misplaced your form
please ask at the office for another.
Congratulations to …
Sir Geoffrey Palmer, an old boy of the school and whose
Family Trust sponsored the external signage around the
school. The former New Zealand Prime Minister Sir
Geoffrey Palmer will chair an international panel looking
into an Israeli attack on an aid flotilla in May.
Wanted – house to rent
Does anyone have a house they wish to rent? Do you know
of anyone else who has a house to rent? If so can you please
let us know at school. We have a staff member who is
looking for somewhere to rent and any information or
contacts would be appreciated.
Absences
Thank you to people who advise the office when their
children are going to be absent from school. We have a
number of ways you can do that: the answer phone on our
regular number – 548 4972; mobile 027 7590096 (absence
messages only), e-mail secretary@nelsoncentral.school.nz;
or a note to the office or class teacher.
Conflict resolution
If children are having disagreements amongst themselves
please remember that is normal and something children
need to learn how to handle. Adults should not approach
other children at school in an attempt to ‘settle things’ or to
‘sort it out’. That approach often does more harm than good.
The best approach is to discuss with your child suitable
conflict resolution techniques including avoiding conflict,
being honest about ones own part in the conflict and
avoiding escalating a conflict. There are several sources
available to help you to build confidence and skill in your
child to handle conflict and to build resilience including:
www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?
p=335&np=287&id=1521
www.education.com/reference/article/
Ref_Conflict_Resolution/
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If you are aware of your child being bullied then please 26 Oct Prospective families/students meeting
approach the classroom teaching immediately so the 26-27 Oct R5-6 camp
matter can be dealt with internally. If we know about 28-29 Oct R3-4 (+y3 R14) camp
such incidences we can do something about it. 11 Nov NIS powhiri/school tour for new students
Celebration of achievement 16 Nov BOT meeting
23 Nov Inter-school athletics
* Lois B (R10) for fantastic writing
7 Dec BOT meeting
* Skyla B (R3) fantastic basic facts
* Justin R (R7) for a terrific literature project Term 4 finishes Thursday 16 December
* Madison S, Amarah T, Carmina G (R5) for Public Holidays During Term Time
excellence in geometry Labour Day - 25 October (Monday)
* Hazel R (R5) for a wonderful piece of writing Dr Paul Potaka
* Amarah T (R5) for a detailed plan of her bedroom PRINCIPAL
* Alex S, Beau C (R5) for showing initiative
* Andie Lou G (R10) for super writing
* Eva P, Luke M (R3) for quality work
* Hannah B (R6) 100% in maths basic facts
* Abel J (R15) for a superb whaikorero
Congratulations everyone for the superb effort you are
making in your school work - keep it up.
The first results from the ICAS tests are in and I have
listed below the children who have done exceptionally
well in the Computers test:
Remember to send back your Food for Thought permi ssion
ICAS Computers Distinction slips in order to get the sponsor form. Thank you to
* Victoria M (R7) everyone for suc h a posi ti ve response so far.
* Nicholas P (R8)
* Ben R (R7) Food For Thought Events
* Jacob S (R8) Wednesday 11th August
ICAS Computers Credit Last da te for returning permi ssion slips
* Stella C (R2) Saturd ay 14th August
* Kyle C (R7) Food For Thought Day
* Oonagh G (R8) Friday August 27th
* Troy J (R8) Last Day for returning sponsor money
* Georgie M (R2)
* Lachlan M (R7)
* Josh P (R1)
* Hannah P (R2)
* Mai P (R7)
* Luke R (R2)
* Ella T (R8)
Term 3 dates & events
6 Aug Principal & DPs self review planning 1:30-3
12 Aug Numeracy Professional Development all staff
– after school
13 Aug Principal & DPs curriculum planning 1:30 - 3
17 Aug BOT meeting
17 Aug – 10 Sept – Freya to represent NZ in the Canoe
Water Polo World Championships in Milan
17 Aug ICAS Maths
24 Aug Winter Sports Tournament
8 Sept Prospective students to NIS at 9:30 am Parent
evening at NIS 7pm
13-24 Sept Staff appraisal interviews
15-16 Sept Numeracy Coordinator in classrooms
21 Sept Inter-regional cross country champs
22 Sept Inter-school skiing
24 Sept Literacy professional development – Chanel
Ngaruhe, Rachel Randrup, Dianne Thomson
Term 3 finishes Friday 24 September
Term 4 starts Monday 11 October –
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importantly FUN! to see if your team has 2 games to fill the bye spot.
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CENTRAL TIGERS – ENNER GLYNN
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New owner must pick up 7pm CENTRAL LIGHTNING – CENTRAL WASPS
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Time COURT 2 – RICHMOND END
Reminder
ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT to get your entry in for 4pm CENTRAL TIGERS – HAMPDEN HOOPS
the “Design a School Vege Garden competition”. FULL COURT
Prizes for best entry include Smiggle Voucher 4.30 CENTRAL WASPS – HAMPDEN HOTSHOTS
and Chocolates.
5pm NAYLAND BLUE SAINTS – CENTRAL
Get creative, make them colourful with lots of LIGHTNING
great vege ideas!!
5.30 TAHUNANUI DESTROYERS – CENTRAL
Pop your entry into the box at the office.
WASPS

Student Council News

Fundraiser:
Pyjama Day

Friday August 20th.

Gold coin donation

All proceeds got to

Centre for Children’s Happiness
Phnom Penh Cambodia

Money will be used to purchase shoes.

exercise books and text books.
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WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS

Nelson Central School Miniball
Congra tulations to the following Nelson Central
Miniballers who were selec ted for Nelson
Representa ti ve tea ms to compete in the Miniball
Exchange Tourna ment held a t Jack Robins Stadium on
Sunday:
Max S, room 8, Toby B, room 7, Lachie M, room 7, Nic
C, room 1, Ben R, room 7, Ben W, room 7. All played
extremely well with those in the Nelson Whi te tea m
winning all games and the Nelson Blue tea m only losing 1
game. Well done boys. They will participa te in a return
tourna ment in Blenhei m in 2 weeks.
Week ended 25th July and 1st August
Miniball - 25/7/10
Central Tigers v Nayland Devils. Tigers won 40-12.
Player of the day: Josephine R room 6
Central Lightning v Enner Glynn Angels.
Central Wasps v Nayland Blue Saints. Wasps won 39-
2.
Player of the day: Nic C room1
30/7/10
Central Tigers v St Josephs.
Central Lightning v Hampden St Hotshots.
Central Wasps v Birchwood Giants.
Netball - 25/7/10
Central Sting v Birchwood. Sting won 12-3.
Player of the day: The whole team.
Central Stars v Hampden St Sting. Hampden St won
5-3.
Player of the day: Sam M Room 7. Thank you to Sam
who stepped in to save the day for the team and
played brilliantly.
1/8/10
Central Sting v Richmond Stars
Central Stars v Stoke Comets. Stars won 7-5.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS Nelson Netball

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – Year 4 - 8 DRAW FOR Saturday 07/08/10
Venue/Time Team 1 Team 2
Sunday 22 nd August 2010 Ct6 9:00am St Joseph's Sting v Nelson Central Sting
AT THE NAYLAND COLLEGE GYM DRAW FOR Wednesday 11/08/10
(on big size court and hoops!) Venue/Time Team 1 Team 2
Games go all day Ct5 4:25pm Nelson Central School Stars v Clifton
Terrace Fast and Furious
COST - $50.00 PER TEAM (cheques made out to
NAYLAND COLLEGE)
THIS IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE NAYLAND
COLLEGE SENIOR ‘A’ BOYS BASKETBALL
NCS Social Skill
TEAMS TO COMPETE AT THE SOUTH ISLAND
SECONDARY SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT IN for this week:
SEPTEMBER. STOKE CONTACT – JULIE
DEMPSTER 5479769 OR 027 3533706
Entry forms available from the sports notice board
Following
located in hallway between rooms 2 and 3 Instructions
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES BY 13 TH AUGUST