TERM 4
27 th Octo ber
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.
This week we celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Below I
have reprinted kind words and thought from Peter Lind of
the New Zealand Teachers’ Council and the Minister of
Education, Anne Tolley. When you are in the city over the
next week or so you might like to view the displays for
World Teachers’ Day in Page & Blackmore, Paper Plus,
Crackerjack, Nelson City Cameras and The ANZ Bank.
Thank you to those businesses for helping to promote the
work great teachers do every day in our schools. Tracy
Watkin from Room 12 mounted the displays to help
illustrate the work that teachers do with children – thank
you very much Tracy. While the work for the displays
comes from our school, almost any school in the country
could have contributed similar work.
From Peter Lind:
Most people can tell stories about the teachers that
inspired them throughout their early childhood
education or school days.
UNESCO's World Teachers' Day, celebrated on Friday
29 October in New Zealand and Australia is a day
when New Zealanders can thank teachers for
educating our youngest citizens to take an active part
in our world.
“Teachers leave a huge footprint on people’s lives by
building the foundation for lifelong learning,” said
New Zealand Teachers Council Director Dr Peter
Lind.
UNESCO describes teachers as “change agents,
providing the impetus for the emergence of educated
communities”.
“The local school or kura is often the heart of a
neighbourhood, where learning communities between
teachers, students and parents thrive,” said Dr Lind.
“Teaching involves reaching out to communities.
Teachers are sophisticated communicators who build
relationships with families, linking classroom with
home.”
This World Teachers’ Day, the New Zealand Teachers
Council is celebrating the work of qualified and
registered teachers, including the country’s newest
teachers.
“In their first two years on the job, new teachers work
with experienced mentor teachers to develop their
teaching expertise.
“This year we’re excited to host a two-day conference
to showcase the findings of an innovative national pilot
programme in induction and mentoring.
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“The pilots are trialling a new approach to what
knowledge, skills and development mentor teachers
need to accelerate the professional learning of our
newest teachers.
“Our focus is on mentoring the next generation of
educators to build them into confident and satisfied
teachers in the future,” said Dr Lind.
From the Minister of Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley has acknowledged the
valuable work being done by New Zealand's teachers as
they celebrate World Teachers Day.
"Teaching is a vitally important job, second only to
parenting," said Mrs Tolley.
"Our children and young people rely on their teachers
to guide them through their school days and into
tertiary education and employment.
"I visit as many schools and early childhood centres as
I can around the country and I'm always impressed with
the dedication shown by our teachers.
"I know that we all share the same goals. Together we
can help lift student achievement and support every
child in New Zealand to realise their full potential."
School Camps
Kahikatea Classes are on camp this week. The weather is on
its best behaviour – long may it last. Incidentally, this is
Viv’s 20th and last school camp with Nelson central
children. She has indicated that she will be retiring at the
end of the year.
Bilingual (Maori) Education
If you are considering a bilingual (Maori) education for
your child in 2011 can you please make this known to
Chanel Ngaruhe, Team Leader, or Paul Potaka by 29
October. This offer is open to anyone in the school - we
will arrange an information/question and answer session for
new people once we know how many people we have to
cater for.
Class Placements Form 2011
This is to remind caregivers/parents that there is a form
available for you to complete if you think there is
something we need to know about your child that you feel
we might not be aware of and that might be relevant as we
consider class placements for 2011. The forms will need to
be returned to either your child’s classroom teacher or to the
school office by 29th October.
12 Oct – 4 Nov Grasshopper Tennis throughout the school
28-29 Oct R3-4 (+y3 R14) camp
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28 Oct Visiting principals from Upper Hutt Air Guitar Record - 400
29 Oct SCG Disco at ST Josephs’ hall
30 Oct World Teachers’ Day Room 7 wants help to get 400 people all playing Air
5 Nov Year 6 road ride to Nelson Intermediate Guitar at the same time.
8-9 Nov Road Patrol Training for 2011 wardens Where: Front Field
11 Nov NIS powhiri/school tour for new students When: Wednesday 3rd November @ 12.30
16 Nov BOT meeting Parents most welcome to attend and participate.
22 Nov NIS Extension Class testing
23 Nov Inter-school athletics Clothing Sale Monday 1st November
7 Dec BOT meeting Unclaimed, unnamed Term 3 Lost Property
10 Dec Summit Club tramp to Mt Arthur The sale will be from 8.30 - 9a m and again from 2.45pm on
Term 4 finishes Thursday 16 December Monday after sc hool. Most i tems will be between $1 and
Public Holidays During Term Time $2. The proceeds from the sale will go towards various
Labour Day - 25 October (Monday) school projec ts. Please let Barbara know if you have any
concerns about unclaimed, unnamed lost clothing being sold,
Terms and dates for 2011
Term 1 starts Monday 7 February ph 5487547.
Term 2 finishes Friday 15 April Tasman Rugby League is holding a mini mod course
Term 2 starts Monday 2 May on Sunday 21st of November 9am to 2pm
Term 2 finishes Friday 15 July
Term 3 starts Monday 1 August A free fun course for building confidence to new
Term 3 finishes Friday 7 October coaches, managers, referees, and parents to develop
Term 4 starts Tuesday 25 October and educate young players aged 4 to 12 and all their
Term 4 finishes Wednesday 21 December supporters.
Public Holidays during Term Time This course is designed to meet the needs of all the
Queen’s Birthday 6 June (Monday) above as they progress through the coaching system
Register by Nov 12 or phone 03 923 2340 (leave a
Dr Paul Potaka message) or by email to : trldevelopment@yahoo.com .
PRINCIPAL
Imagined Worlds, Theatre Royal
Thursday 21 st October.
About fifty children attended this show as part of
our Arts Festival activities. The following is a
review of the show by Brook P (Rm 12), aged 6.
“A lot of children walked to the show
called Imagined Worlds. It was at the
Theatre Royal.
There was a lady in a red dress and a man
playing the bongo drums.
The lady was acting out some stories.
She was really good at doing a mosquito
sound.”
 FUTSAL (5aside Indoor Football) is a FUN, FAS T game
with a ball that has little bounce which significantly
helps skill development in young players. League
games start Sunday Nov 14th for 6 weeks at Nelson
College for Girls Gym 10am-1pm. Teams can register
in 7/8th Grade (born 02/03) 9/10th Grade (born 00/01) or
11/12th Grade (born 98/99). Teams can have 7-10
players. Cost is $30-40 per player depending how many
players are in your team. Each team requires a
Manager but ALL REFEREES will be appoint ed by
Nelson Bays Futsal. Before games start Nelson Bays
Futsal refs will provide some coac hing of Futsal
Technique as part of the warm up. If you would like
more information or a Team registration form please
contact Darren S oroka before October 25th .
Email sportsmall@xtra.co.nz OR Ph 547-0507 mobile
021-893-088

Juicies
Stock up for Summer on these tasty and
cool treats for hot kids.
Juicies
Please Support Room 7’s Camp Fundraiser
also on sale every Friday on front steps Carton of 40 unfrozen 100 ml juicies @ $25.oo .
at 12 .45 for Term 4 $1 Flavour: Mixed or Wild berry , Lemonade,
Orange, Tropical, Apple and Blackcurrant.

Please attach a cheque made

out to Nelson Central School
or send cash in an envelope to
room seven between 8.30 am
and 9 am. Either pick up your
order or it can be delivered to
the Students room if the
flavour is not in stock.

Nelson Central
Social Skill

Tickets can be bought from

Now at Trinity Hall (behind school)
1- 1.30 outside the library
until Thursday 28th Oct.

“No Put Downs Allowed”

 Wint er Sporting Awards
Congratulations to the following students
who gained sporting awards at their end
of season break ups:
Darcy T, room 8 – Rugby
Luke D, room 17, room – Ne lson City
Football under 8’s players player.
Isabe lla D, room 15 – 10t h grade football
– Rockets most improved player.
Luis S , room 16 – Football – most
improved player of the year.
William F-A, room 5 – Nelson City
Flames players player.
Thomas Z, room 1 – Rugby most
outstanding player.
Bailey D, room 15 – 5 years ribbon
Rockets.
Lucy D, room 15 – Tryathlon Club
trophy.
Neihana B , room 15 – Stoke Rugby
White team trophy.
Kawhia S, room 15 – Nelson White
under 10 rugby team most improved
player.
Reece M, room Potiki 1 - Rugby – great
effort and running.
Huner L, room Renw 2 – Football trophy.
Kyah Y, room Renw 2 – Football – most
valuable player me dal.
Kayla B , room Renw 2 – Football – most
valuable player.
Jonny L, room 5 – Nelson City Flames
Football – Most improved player.
Ethan S , room 4 – Nelson City Pirahnas
Football –player of the year.
Joseph S, room 4 – Nelson City Pirahnas
Football – players player.
Grasshoppers Tennis Tournament Sam A, room 6 – Nelson United Tigers
Football – most improved player.
Is being held on Saturday 30th October from 12.30-2.30pm at the Baxter C, room 6 – Brussian Ru. Graded
to 3 yellow tips.
Nelson Lawn Tennis Club. Cost $10 to enter, no previous tennis Ronan O, room 7 – Football - player of
experience required and you do not have to be a current member the year.
of the club to enter. Watch this space for 2 more tournaments Ben R, room 7 – Football - 5 years
before Christmas. playing.
If you wish to enter you need to register: Lynnie Nevin Toby B , room 7 – Football – most
lynnie@tennisnelson.co.nz ph 0273 663 709 improved.
Nelson Central School Central Wasps
miniball team: Ben R, Lachlan M, Toby B ,
Ben W, (room 7), Nic C room 1, Max S
room 8 – winners of Nelson Miniball
competition.