TERM 2

6th July 2011

Nelson Central
Please complete only one survey preferably the on-line version since that will make collation easier. Reminder - A question of standards? Perry Rush, Principal of Island Bay School, Wellington and spokesperson for Boards Taking Action Coalition (BTAC) will discuss issues arising from the requirement for schools to implement National Standards. This will take place at the Victory Community Centre, 7:30 pm Thursday 7th July everyone welcome. Holiday Activity Looking for somewhere to take the children in the holidays? Nelson Miniatures Clubs display of miniatures and dolls houses to be held at the Stoke Hall on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm both days. Ticket prices are: adults $4, children $2. Science Fair This event takes place on Thursday see elsewhere for viewing arrangements. The General Election is less than six months away enough time to become informed on some of the issues facing the education sector.

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. Childrens writing This weeks writing comes from children who havent yet been at school for a year. On the weekend I went to the climbing wall. I went with my friends Maia and Erica. I climbed a big high one. It had a horn at the top. I beeped it. It was lots of fun. I wasnt scared because I had a harness. (Ayla 11 months at school). We did an experiment. We put a balloon of ice in the fridge. We put another of ice in the sun. We put another balloon of ice in the shade under a tree. We put another one in a pot of boiling water. The balloon in the boiling water melted fast. Just before we go home we are going to check our balloons to see if they have melted. It is good fun so far. (Sylvie 7 months at school). Food For Thought Elsewhere in this newsletter Tracy Watkin introduces our annual Food For Thought fundraising effort in support of the Centre for Children's Happiness (CCH) orphanages in Cambodia. Please take time to familiarise yourself with how the project will operate. Our students have done really well with earlier fundraising efforts, for example, for the Canterbury Earthquake fund and this project will help to firmly anchor in our childrens character the concepts of giving and human rights.

Why Quality Public Education (QPE) is essential It is the foundation of an active democracy and a strong economy. It is vital to a fair, prosperous society, so all can participate fully, and all can benefit. It ensures our success as individuals, as a Treaty of Waitangi-based nation, and a multi-cultural society. Parent-Teacher Interviews It reinforces societys values and builds understanding You are invited to make an appointment with your childs of, and respect for, others. teacher to discuss progress and achievement in relation to It is critical for addressing issues of social justice such the National Standards. To make a booking please go to as poverty, health and housing. the website: www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/homeHow and It enriches and strengthens our local communities and enter the code: 6W2FS. The website will open on Monday whanau. 11 July and will close on Wednesday 3 August. Every child has the right to a free, accessible and Interviews will take place 8-11 August. During interviews excellent education. teachers will discuss the first of two written reports on It is critical that quality public education is locally your child in relation to the National Standards. We available and fully funded by the government. believe it is important that these be delivered face-to-face to ensure you have a chance to ask questions and to ensure We want the very best so each child will develop an enquiring mind, become passionate about learning, and there are no misunderstandings about what is being grow and achieve as an active, thoughtful citizen of reported. We also want to ensure we have your feedback Aotearoa New Zealand and of the world. so we can improve the way we report to you. We want Board of Trustees Annual Parent/Caregiver Survey Every child to grow and be a creative, capable, and Every year the Board of Trustees seeks feedback from confident citizen. parents/caregivers on how well the school is meeting their needs. You are invited again to take part in the survey which can be done on-line by following the link below. Our we ekly newsletter is kind ly www.surveymonkey.com/s/D5Z32HW sp o nso red b y A hard copy is enclosed with this newsletter and will also THE DOCUMENT COMPANY be sent to people for whom we have an email address.

Whanau to be involved in and support their childs Nelson Central learning. Social Skills Schools and early childhood education centres to be vibrant, flourishing and learning environments central to their communities. Communities to value their local schools and early childhood centres and use their expertise and resources to support them. Society to recognise the power of investing in quality What: We are offering a holiday programme for teaching and learning. students between the ages of 7 to 13 years old during the first week of the school holidays. All Now thats not too much to ask for is it? three hour sessions includes a focus on developing Some important school activities: reading, writing, spelling and/ or maths depending Term 2: on your childs needs and preference. 7 July School Science Fair A range of fun activities will also be offered to 15 July School closes for term 2 students to choose from, including inside and Dr Paul Potaka outside games, computers and arts and crafts. PRINCIPAL When: From the 18th 22nd of July. Morning sessions will run from 9.00 am until 12 noon, and afternoon sessions will run from 1.00 am until 4.00 Push Play Fam ilies am, all sessions cost $30 each. W hispering Falls W alk Where: At our Kip McGrath Centre in Tukuka St, SU N D A Y , 10 TH JU LY Nelson. 20 11 How: Please ring Harriet at the Kip McGrath Education Centre Nelson, on 5482702, for further All C entral Sch ool families are enquiries and to book your sessions. invited to join us on a w alk to W h isp ering F alls. M eet at th e H ack ett Picnic Area, at th e end of 5 hour holiday programme Aniseed V alley R oad (left off th e main road at H op e) at 1p m. T h e Supervision and tuition by New Zealand qualified w alk is 1 hours each w ay w ith a stop at th e w aterfalls picnic area and registered coaches for a snack . Its a w ell grad ed w alk w ith a few brid ges & a long Pick up/ drop off service available: Nelson, sw ing bridge, w h ich th e k id s find quite cool. B ring good footw ear, Richmond, Brightwater and Wakefield (extra $10 food and w ater. per day) Any furth er info required ph one K ath ryn 54 57 00 9 Price: $50 C ancelled if w et.
Bookings essential. Call us today!

Gymnastics Nelson
will be hosting the Top of the South Competitions at the Trafalgar centre on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17t h July. Come and see some amazing gymnasts from around the country competing. Gold coin entry, hot food and drinks.

After an extremely successful fundraiser last year we are once again running a Food For Thought sponsored challenge to raise money for the Cent re for Children's Happiness (CCH) orphanages in Cambodia. The money will help employ teachers for their new school. $145 NZ will pay 1 months salary for a teacher. All the money raised will go directly to the orphanage and we will be able to receive photos and updates of how the money is being used.

My life before and in CCH

The challenge for our children is to eat the sam e meals as the children in the orphanage for one whole day. Money will be raised through the children gathering sponsors from family and friends and by donations. Check out the My name is Sambo, I am 14 years timetable of events below.

old. I am studying in grade 9.

Over the next few month s we will be running exerts from biographies of the CCH children to help you get to know and understand som e of them more fully.

Before I came to CCH I was living with my grandmother at Kompong Spue province. Everyday I woke up You can learn more about the school and the philosophy behind it on this at 5 oclock help YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC88saYuB4A. To find out my grandmother to clean the house more about the orphanages go to www.cchcambodia.org. If you have any and take the cow to the field. After queries or ideas to support this event please pop in and see Tracy in Room 11. took the cow to the field I always go to find the firewood, Food For Thought Events cut the pin, and some time I go to Monday 11th July find the crab and fish the best is in raining season. And I never go to Whole School Assembly presentation school, because my grandmother Permission letters sent hom e didnt have enough money. th
Wednesday 17 August Last date for returning permission slips Saturday 20th August Food For Thought Day Friday 2nd September Last Day for returning sponsor money

Science Fair Invitation to Parents / Caregivers Science Fair Projects Walk Through in the afternoon school session on the 7th July, beginning at 1.30pm. A walk through for the whole school begins at 1.30 starting in room 1 through to room 2, then room3, out, down the corridor to the Arts Centre for the junior displays, out the steps to room 9 (Te Pouahi displays) and finally out the door next to room 10. This is a one way system, there will be parents to direct any lost kids (or parents!). Any people who want to have a second look through rooms 1, 2 and 3 will need to go through them in sequence again. All classes work will be available to view after school on that day and projects with awards will be on display in the library after the awards have been announced at assembly on Monday next week.

One day papa Sokha went to my village to interview the children to come to live in CCH. There is many things that I have got since I came to CCH such as food, clothes, friends, high education and every things that I need for my living annuity. On the other hand had learnt many things from CCH like general education, society and especially I have learnt how to live with others. CCH have changed me from a small kid with non-education to be a educate person, and be a leader by leading the small kids, correct thier attitude, teach them and share them of what I have gotten. And when I finished school I want to become a doctor. And I will help CCH by teach the young generation, help CCH with my ability to run CCH and to make CCH sustainable. Because of that CCH will can help the other young generation that are needed help like me. And finally I would like to say thank you to all CCH donors for you kind asistance that always help CCHs children and staff. Well done to these children who graded in Seido karate at the weekend.

TALENT SHOW-Last Chance! This Friday 8th July at 12:45 in Trinity Hall. Prizes: A gift basket with sprite, chocolate, lollies, muffins and a gift voucher (1st), a gift voucher for you and a friend to go to vertical limits and climb for as long as you want (2nd) and a pencil case filled with lots of goodies (3rd). Please sign up! (Te Miri R9)

WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS Week ended 3rd July

Netball Central Sting v Central Magic. Magic won 5-0 Sting Player of the day: Ellie M room 5 Magic Player of the day: Isobel M room Central Firebirds v Hampden St Sting. Won 22-14 Player of the day: The whole team for a subpurb effort. ALASTAIR COTTERILL TENNIS COACHING Miniball Tennis coaching will be available term 3 2011 out side Central Pistons v Birchwood Giants. Pistons won 30school time. 28. For further information re: cost, time etc. Phone: Player of the day: Layla M room 9 and Ronan O Rm 2 Alastair (03) 5486984. Central Celtics v Richmond Redbacks Limited Enrolm ents. Player of the day: Saffron S room 3 Open to boys and girls... all abilities. Age 6+. Alastair Celtics played another fantastic game on Friday night will be doing the tennis coaching. beating Richmond Redbacks 18-16. It was a close Email: tigertennisnz@yahoo.com game and the kids played extremely well. Player of the Great For Boys And Girls Confidence. game went to Saffron Smith who excelled with her rebounding, guarding, shooting and passing. The Young Persons S tching Day other team found it hard to shoot over Saffron and she Learn to s tch colourful designs with Nelson performed several well executed blocks. Well done Embroiderers Guild Saffron and congratulations to the rest of the team for Canvas, wool, needles etc all supplied along with winning such a close game. experienced s tchers to guide you on the way. Saturday Central Celtics v Mapua Monsters. Mapua won 28-16 30th July 2011, 9.30am-3.30pm Player of the day: Michael L room 6 Hospital Seminar Room In our second match of the night, Celtics played entrance Waimea Rd opposite A&E Mapua Monsters and unfortunately we had our first $2.00 pp, BYO lunch. loss of the season with Mapua winning 28-16. Morning and a ernoon tea provided Everybody played really well and it was such a shame Contacts for further informa on or to register: that we lost. Player of the game was Michael Love Tutor: Catherine 5446152, President: Jean 5422360, who has improved heaps from our first grading Secretary: Heather 5402917, Email: matches. Michael impressed with his guarding and gcs.ashton@xtra.co.nz. stealing of the ball. His passing was superb and he Be prepared for a fun day to learn an exci ng new hobby even put up a couple of shots. Well done Michael. with an experienced teacher. Well done Celtics you are all playing really well. Lets get 'em next week eh!!!
HOLIDAY TENNIS COACHING Alastair Cotterill (TCNZ,TPAA) Nelson Resident Professional Tennis Coach is offering 2 day tennis coaching courses at Nelson College Tennis Court s. (2 hours per day) July 19th-20th, 21st -22nd, 26th27th, 28th-29th. Open to boys and girls....all abilities. Age 6+ Small groupsMaximum 5. Alastair will be doing the coaching. Everyone guaranteed a prize. For further information re: cost, times, etc. Phone: (03) 5486984. Limited enrolm ents. Email: tigertennisnz@yahoo.com FUN DAY FOR EVERYONE TENNIS SPORT FOR LIFETIME Limited enrolm ents forms available at school office or contact Alastair.