Ngā mihi a koutou kātoa te whānau whānui o te Kura Pokapu o Whakatū–
Greetings to friends and family of Nelson Central School.
Welcome this week to Isla, Ethan, Gemma, Blake and Frankie (R12a), Tyne ( 13), Lesly (R7) and Valentin (R4), and we farewell Tyriece, Kritim and Jayesky who have moved houses and schools.
Our school roll now sits at 494 and includes 98 students learning in Māori medium.
Our increasing roll numbers have , as you know, triggered an enrolment scheme, and this trend looks like continuing into the near future.
We have a building programme in process, that will deliver a 2 classroom space by the end of term one next year. It has been exciting developing the design - that includes break out spaces and a new toilet area.
See the noticeboard for a sneak peak at the plans.
This follows upgrades to our office area, and we hope will lead into Ministry upgrades of our existing buildings.
An increase in roll also means an increase in traffic outside the school - particularly on wet days.
There are concerns around safety of children during pick up time.
Please walk from a bit further or wait until you are parked before picking up your child.
Thank you.
I am looking forward to hearing from our wonderful band, choir and Tamariki toa on at the NCMA towards the end of this month, and then Bandquest on the 31st. See below for further information.
I will see you there!
As you read this, NZEI members will be striking to raise awareness of the need to recruit and retain excellent teachers for our tamariki. We are aware of the challenges this places on families and greatly appreciate your support.
Teachers and supporters from all over Nelson are meeting at the Church Steps at midday today Wednesday. If you would like to join in you would be very welcome.
Ngā mihi
Pip
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If your child is away from school for any reason (sickness or holiday) you need to contact the school office before 8.50am to advise us of their absence.
For the safety of your children it is important that we are informed if your child is not coming to school for any reason. This also applies if your child is going to be late. Our school day starts at 8.55am and absences can be left on our phone before school by contacting 548 4972 or you can text 027 7590096. Or go to Nelson Central School Website and click on school absences.
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Upcoming events
13-17th August Scholastic Book Fair to be held in library - Open hours are 8.30 to 9am, 12.30pm to 1.25pm and 3 - 4 pm
30th August - Nelson Central School Music Showcase, from 5.45pm to 7.45pm
31st August - Primary schools Bandquest. Theatre Royal
11th September Nelson Intermediate Open Evening
12th September Winter Sports Day All Day Year 5/6
13th September Winter Sports Day postponement date
16 th September Central Crank MTB - our big fundraiser for the term!
17th September Year 5 Trip to Rainbow Ski Field
18th September Year 6 Trip to Rainbow Ski Field
28th September Last day of Term
15th October Term 4 begins
Our Term dates for 2019 have been decided and you can view these below.
Term 1
7th February 1st day of term one
12th April Last day of term two
Term 2
29th April 1st day of term two
3rd June Queens Birthday Holiday
5th July Last day of term two
Term 3
22nd July 1st day of term 3
27th September Last day of term 3
Term 4
14th October 1st day of term 4
28th October labour Day Holiday
17th December Last day of term 4
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Tickets are available now at NCMA and are selling fast |
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Kowhai News
As the weather is beginning to warm up we are looking forward to being able to use the grass area of the Sensory Garden to extend our outdoor play activities. Research has identified many positive effects of outdoor play including:
1. Learning new information and skills in a fun way, whilst helping children to see learning as an ongoing process instead of just something done in the classroom.
2. Developing children’s creativity. Being outside children’s imaginations are stimulated by the objects around them and they quickly tap into their creativity.
3. Children are often more active when outside, helping them to build strong bones and good fitness levels, whilst also burning off extra energy and calories.
4. A less crowded outdoor environment children are often more willing to join in games and activities and more likely to talk to different children and make new friends. This encourages the development of children’s social skills and their ability to interact with other children away from adult supervision.
5. Being outside means children naturally get vitamin D, which is known to improve moods and create a positive mental attitude. Outdoor play also encourages children to get rid of built up energy, particularly if they tend to be fidgety when sitting inside. This results in them becoming calmer and more focused when in the classroom.
6. The large space in which to play means that when outside children are often away from direct adult supervision. Children learn how to take turns playing games, to pick themselves up then they fall, and how to negotiate unfamiliar equipment. This encourages children to be independent and self-reliant.
7. Outdoor play equipment can help children to learn to push their boundaries and become good at risk assessment. It also teaches them to explore new games and become confident in learning to try new things without being guided by adults.
Take a look at the creativity, collaboration and fun going on outside during Kowhai play based learning last Thursday.
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Pohutukawa News
Our Inquiry topic this term is "Busy Bodies" and we have been learning all about the different body systems.
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Joanna's dad, Robbie Blankenstein, kindly came to our Syndicate Assembly to talk to us about his job with St John's. We learnt a lot about our heart, what happens when we exercise and how we can stay healthy. We also saw some of the machines in action. It was a great presentation. Thank you!
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Room 9 are learning how to structure an information report. We shared our ideas about the learning we have done on the skeletal system, putting together this shared piece of writing.
The Human Skeleton
Information Report by Room 9
The skeleton is a layer of bones under the skin, that protect our organs.
There are 206 bones in your body. Bones are strong but they can get broken. The biggest bone is the thigh bone and the smallest bone is in the ear, called the stirup. Each hand has 27 bones. Spongy bones are found at the end of long bones.
Without skeletons we wouldn’t be able to do anything!
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Totara News
As we continue to explore the human body, we have enjoyed stripping back the layers to reveal what is underneath the skin to make the different body systems work.
Remember that this week on Thursday evening we have the "Big Kids' Guide to Growing Up" from 7pm in the library. We look forward to having year 5 and 6 students and parents come along to introduce this learning. Come along for a chance to win movie vouchers!
Crystal from Room 2 with her model of a set of lungs.
Room 5a's body diagrams.
Molly's description of the digestive system.
Devin's description of the respiratory system. What a great diagram!
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Haerenga ki Te Aratoi o Whakatū,
Te Pouahi 16 and 17 visited the Suter Art Gallery on Monday. We went to see and learn about Ngā Hau Ngākau - Stories of the Birds of our Land exhibition. We thoroughly enjoyed looking at the finer details of the paintings by Robin Slow and the carvings by Brian Flintoff. We learnt about Manaia patterns and we looked deeper into one of the artworks that portrayed Parihaka. The tamariki enjoyed drawing native birds that depicted special people in their lives. Using pastel colours on black paper, some of the artworks were truly outstanding! A huge mihi to Whāea Esther for sharing all her knowledge about the artworks with us.
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School Community Group
The Nelson Central School Community group had their AGM on the 7th August, where they reflected on the successes of the past year and their efforts to enable funding for extra school activities and needs.
In the past 12 months they have helped organise and fundraise for :
The Sensory Garden, School Calendars, Two School Discos, The Rogaine family race and School Gala, our Community Picnic, Fundraising for Camps, Kapa Haka and Cultural events.
Sunblock fundraising and Raffles.
The Community group would like to thank all the Staff at the School, Pip Wells and all of the parents and family members who have helped to ensure that these events have been a success.
We truly can not do this without all your help.
Please pencil in the following dates for upcoming events in the next month:
30th August the Central School Choir will be performing at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts in collaboration with Pics Peanut Butter. This will be a fun event for the whole community.
- Please see the office for details.
Also on sale will be a small Green baby Peanut USB stick with album loaded on to it. This is a unique gift idea for Fathers day, Grandparents or gifts for Family and Friends.
The Annual Nelson Crank MTB event will be held on September the 16th. * Rain date will be the following weekend on the 23rd *.
This event is another great day for the whole family, and we are very keen for help with this event, as it was such a great success last year.
Please contact the Community group or leave details at the office if you are able to help.
Thank you again for a successful year of fundraising. It all helps our Children and Mokopuna to have a varied and full education at Nelson Central School.
Regards
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Sports Results
Central Flames v Enner Glynn Super Stars. Central won 23-3.
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Rainbow Ski Area’s
Solander Inter-Primary Ski Race 2018
Wednesday 19th September
(postponement day – Thursday 20th September)
The event The event is divided into three divisions.
1) Junior (Y1-6)
2) Senior boys (Y7-8)
3) Senior girls (Y7-8)
Teams Junior – team to consist of either boys, girls or mixed (4 members per team)
Senior – team to consist of either boys or girls. Mixed teams may enter but must identify as either a Boys or Girls team. There is no mixed category. (4 members per team)
Individuals can enter if no team available. Juniors may ski in a senior team but are NOT eligible to receive placing as a junior.
There is no snowboard division for Juniors or Seniors.
The Race Each Race will be a two run open giant slalom. (May be limited to single run depending on numbers and/or conditions.)
The fastest 3 times per team from two completed runs count for final placings.
Cost $70 All lifts pass full rental set and Race entry
$42.50 All lifts pass and Race entry
$15 Race entry
There will be one complimentary adult ‘All lifts pass’ per school who enter 1-2 teams and two complimentary passes per school who enter 3-4 teams (for teacher/adults who help on the day)
If you require ski rental please endeavour to be on the mountain in good time.
Registration In the Cafeteria from 9.00 am. Team manager only to register their school, make payment and collect bibs. One payment per school. Team members please wait outside. Please note there is a charge of $30 for any bibs not returned at completion of the race.
Programme Registration 9am - 10am (Cafe)
Course inspection 10am (from top of main lift)
Race briefing 10:30am (Cafe)
First run 11am (Second Run – upon completion of the first run)
Prize Giving 4pm (Cafe)
Transport Please ensure chains are carried on all vehicles on race day, Buses as a minimum, must have dual chains. Otherwise contact Rainbow Ski Area re shuttle options from bottom of Mtn access road.
As we will not be sending a staff member to this event we will need a parent to manage the team and organise travel arrangements and supervision at the event.
Registrations close on Friday September 7th. Please complete the online permission form and pay by internet banking.
Link to online registrations: https://form.jotform.co/82207680843863
Sheryll McKeage
Term 3 Inter-School Sporting Events
This term we have a busy time with various sporting events for year 5/6 students. The dates for the events are as follows:
Tackle 7's Rugby Tournament: Tuesday 14th August (pp 16th August) Greenmeadows playing fields, Stoke 10am-2.15pm
Inter-School Hockey Tournament: Thursday 23rd August Saxton Field Hockey Stadium 9.30am-2pm
Winter Sports Day ( all year 5/6 students attend) Wednesday 12th September (pp Thurday 13th September) Saxton Field/Stadium,Hockey and Netball Stadiums 11am-2.15pm.
Solander Rainbow Ski Area Inter-Primary Ski Race: Wednesday 19th September (pp Thurs 20th September) Rainbow Ski Field
We will need parents help with transport and coaching/management for Tackle 7's rugby, Inter-School Hockey, Inter-Primary Ski Race
We will travel by bus to Winter Sports Day but will need parents to help with team management at all sports: Rugby, Hockey, Football, Netball Miniball, Volleyball as we will have 151 students attending and only 7 staff. Please mark this in your calendar and further info will be sent out soon.
I am now taking registrations for the Tackle 7's Rugby Tournament and Inter-School Hockey Tournament. If there is a parent who would be prepared to run some lunchtime coaching sessions for both rugby and hockye over the next couple of weeks please email me sheryll@nelsoncentral.school.nz
These are the links for the online registration for both of these tournaments. Please complete by Friday 3rd August.
Tackle 7's Rugby Tournament https://form.jotform.co/81768147043864
Inter-School Hockey Tournament: https://form.jotform.co/81627146143858
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