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Nelson Central SchoolW e e k l y N e w s l e t t e r

70 Ni le S tree t , Nelson – P hone 03 548 4972 – Fax 03 548 4483 – Ema i l s ta f f@ne lsoncen t ra l . s choo l .n z Principal: [email protected] Secretary: [email protected] BOT Chairman: David Jo hnston Website: www.nelsoncentral.school.nz

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T E R M 317th August

2011 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.

Thank you very much to those parents/caregivers whosupported their children by attending interviews to learnabout their progress and achievement. If you ever have anyconcerns or want to know anything about what your childis doing at school please feel free to make an appointmentto talk to your child’s teacher.

If you haven’t yet received your child’s first 2011 report inrelation to the National Standards you should approachtheir teacher as soon as you can.

Class blogsPlease take time to visit class blog sites for an overview of

the work children are doing. Children put a lot of effortinto their work and deserve an audience for their efforts.

Message from the Ministry of HealthThe measles outbreaks in Auckland and Waikato aremainly affecting unimmunised school children.

By 8 August, 175 measles cases had been reported thisyear, including 19 who needed hospital treatment. Mostcases were in the Auckland region, although 24 cases werereported in Hawke’s Bay this year. In the past week, 12cases have been reported in the Waikato region, mainlyaround Te Awamutu.

Measles symptomsMeasles is a highly infectious disease and is more seriousthan many people realise. Symptoms include fever, cough,red eyes and a runny nose, and then a rash which developsafter about three days. Complications can include middleear infections, pneumonia, and, more rarely, encephalitisor brain inflammation. About one in ten people infectedneed to be hospitalised.

The best measles prevention is the measles, mumps andrubella (MMR) vaccine which is free for all New Zealandchildren.

Please make sure that your children’s immunisations areup-to-date.

Vaccination register Because of the measles outbreak we are updating ourvaccination register. If your child has not been vaccinatedcan you please confirm that with Judy via [email protected] or by calling her. It isimportant that we know who is not vaccinated so we canprovide protection for everyone.

Handling measles at our schoolIf a child becomes unwell at our school:

Separate unwell childrenIf a child becomes unwell with possible measles we willseparate any unwell child from other children while

waiting to be taken home. This helps minimise the risk of measles spreading.

GP will notify medical officer of healthGPs and health professionals must notify the local medicalofficer of health of any suspected measles cases. When anotification is confirmed as measles, public health staff willgive us information and advice.

People with measles must stay homeAny student or teacher with measles must stay away fromschool for seven days from the appearance of the rash anduntil recovery, depending on the advice of the medicalofficer of health. Unimmunised students, or those with noimmunity to measles, who have been in close contact with ameasles case during the infectious stages should stay away

from school for 14 days from their last contact. Thisrequirement is under the Health (Infectious and NotifiableDiseases) Regulat ions 1966 (Regulation 14). Theseexclusions also apply to students taking part in sportingevents. We will follow the advice of the medical officer of health.

More informationVisit the Ministry of Health website @ www.moh.govt.nz or the Immunisation Advisory Centre website @www.immune.org.nz.You can also phone the Immunisation Advisory Centre toll-

free line 0800 IMMUNE (0800 466 863) for advice.You can find more information at www.moh.govt.nz/ moh.nsf/indexmh/contact-us-public-health-services.

The General Election …… is less than six months away – enough time to becomeinformed on some of the issues facing the education sector.

Now on...Casual

Get-togethers… at Ka Pie Cafe 2-3pm every

Wednesday during term 3 & 4.

A place where parents, pre-schoolers, grandparents, whanau

and other members of our community can feelwelcome to come to meet with other parents.

Toys will be available forpre-schoolers.

No agenda!

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Nelson Central Social SkillsNelson Central Social Skills

Children have the right...Children have the right...

to relax, play and join in a wider range ofto relax, play and join in a wider range of

activities…..activities…..

and the responsibility to include everyone inand the responsibility to include everyone in

their games and activitiestheir games and activities

What every child needs:• Every child deserves to attend a quality local early

childhood centre and school where their ownidentity and community is reflected and valued,where learning is culturally and geographicallyrelevant to them, where their family and whānau arevalued and recognised and they feel they belong.

• Every child deserves to have quality learningopportunities because education is transformative: itempowers the individual but is also a force for thegood of society as a whole.

• Every child deserves quality teaching and supportso that their individual needs are met and theirpotential is realised.

• As educators, we know that every child is unique –they learn at different rates and in different ways,they have different interests and strengths. The jobof our early childhood centres and schools is to helpthem learn to the best of their ability, so that everychild has an education that meets their diverse needsand fulfils their potential.

• New Zealand’s education system is rated in the tophandful in the world but some children are stillmissing out.

• That’s why we need more investment in educationto meet every child’s needs. We are ambitious tomake our great system the best in the world. Weneed more investment in children, more investmentin the partnership between teachers and parents andwhānau, and more investment in people working ineducation.

What do you believe children need? What do youwant for your child?

At a system level what we want for children is aworld class system that:• meets 21st century needs by developing:

knowledge, skills and learning for living

• produces creative, energetic and motivated learnersby broadening opportunity based on literacy andnumeracy

Childcare with PORSE

Your child can be cared for in a PORSE Educator’s

home, a family member’s home or with a nanny in

your own home

Work with PORSE

PORSE provides educators with free workplace

training, ongoing support and

career opportunities

PORSE NelsonPh 545 9228

www.PORSE.co.nz

• is based on a concept of learning as organic - depending ona diversity of talent

• has a New Zealand Curriculum which teachers areencouraged to customise and personalise for every student

• allows schools and communities to decide on the individuallearning needs of their students

How do you think your school measures up to these ideals?

Who would you like to talk with about these issues?

Rugby World Cup

… ooops! The offer in last week’s newsletter has beenwithdrawn since no-one is allowed to profit from the tickets!However if you want to buy the tickets at face value give me acall.

Term dates for 2011Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 OctoberTerm 4 Tuesday 25 October - Wednesday 21 December

Public HolidaysLabour Day - 24 October (Monday)

Some important school activities:

Term 3:19 August Totara Ski Trip20 August Food for Thought29 August Start of Eid1 September NIS Promotional visit to NCS6 September Rock da House Music Festival7 September Prospective students from all contributingschools invited to view NIS in action (children to make theirown arrangements to attend and advise the class teacher)7 September Parents/Caregivers of Years 4, 5 & 6 invitedto NIS for a promotional evening10 September Te Huinga Whetui

19 September Nelson Schools Science Fair20 September BOT Meeting Staff Room22 September 22 September Inter Regional Cross Country29 September Nelson City School Speech Competitions4 October Winter Tournament7 October Mask Parade

Dr Paul Potaka

PRINCIPAL



Preparatory School

PARENT FORUM

Year 7 Entry, 2013

Wednesday 31st August Nelson College Hall at 7.00 pm

We invite parents of current Year 5boys and their sonsto attend our Parent Forum information evening

Enquiries to: Pauline Schurmann, School Secretary

Tel: 548 3099 ext 828email : pn@nelcol lege.school.nz

See, hear and experience what the PreparatorySchool has to offer your son

Preparingyoungmentotaketheirplaceintheworld

We have scheduled our New Boys’ Day for Term

4, Tuesday 8th November, when we shall invite current

Year 6 boys who have been offered a place at the Prep

school for 2012, to attend Prep for half a day.

Pao Rangsey age 7 from CCH orphanage

Father Garbage pickerMother HandicappedAccomplishments in the past year:

- I am very happy to living at in CCH, so I willtry to study hard for my future.

Challenges in the past year:- Before I was poor everything but now I

could drawing the pictures.What I enjoy doing:

- I enjoy doing watch TV.- I enjoy doing reading a book with my friends

at CCH.- Play the toys- Party in CCH

My Current plans dreams:

Dream: Doctor

So far have 100 children from NCS taking part inthis event…wel l done Central ! !!

3 DAYS TO GO!Get your sponsor form from Tracy in Room11

Thursday 18th AugustLast date for returning permission slips

Saturday 20th AugustFood For Thought Day

Friday 2nd SeptemberLast Day for returning sponsor money

Please take photos of your Food for Thought event and send them with any comments to

[email protected]

THE TWITS BY ROALD DAHL

Fri August 26 at 6.30pm, Sat August 27 at 2pm and7.30pm, Sun August 28 at 4pm, Tues August 30 at

6.30pm, Wed August 31 - SCHOOLS MATINEE at11am, Wed August 31 at 6.30pm, Thurs September 1at 6.30pm, Fri September 2 - SCHOOLS MATINEE

at 11am, Fri September 2 at 6.30pm, Sat September 3at 2pm and 7.30pm

Ticket Prices

Adults $30, Children $15, Family Adult (2 Adults)$25, Family Child (2 children) $12.50. School groups

of 10 or more $10 (1 Teacher free with every 10children). Bookings: Everyman Records 03 548 3083

online www.everyman.co.nzWe will not be selling tickets to the matinee

performances through the school.

Lost School BagRed and Grey school bag (near new) disappeared

from under the big Redwood tree outside themain school entrance last Monday after school.Bag contained new clothing, lunchbox and flask.

If you know anything about this bag pleasecontact Christine at school.

Fantastic Family Event

Choir Festival 6-8th September 2011 – 7.30pm

Trafalgar Centre Nelson

Nelson Central Tuesday September 6th

Support your school choir as they combine with 20other local schools. Great guest s and young local

talent on show. Plenty of ticket s available.

*Tickets can be purchased from the schoolNOW



WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS

Week ended 14th AugustNetballCentral Sting v Richmond Smashers.Central won 3-1.Player of the day: Charlotte m room 2,Sohpie M room 5

Central Magic v Birchwood Magic. Centralwon 2-1Players of the day: The whole team wereteam of the day. Congratulations.

Central Firebirds v Nayland Stars. Central

won 21-5.Player of the day: Baimon W room 2

MiniballCentral Pistons v Hampden St Breakers.Hampden St won 32-24.

Future Ferns Netball Draws—Term 3 2011

** NOTE ** - Sorry the draw printed in last week’s newsletterwas incorrect.

Section Three DRAW FOR 17/08/11

Venue/Time Team 1 Team 2

Ct3 3:45pm. Nelson Central Magic v Stoke Comets

Ct9 3:45pm. Hampden Street Flames v Nelson Central Sting

Section Four DRAW FOR 20/8/11

Venue/Time Team 1 Team 2

Ct7 9:00am. Nelson Central Firebirds v Hampden Street Sting

Please note: No Netball on Wednesday 24th August as SouthIsland Secondary Schools Netball Champs on.

School is Cool CompetitionThis national competi tion was organised by the NZEI and asked entrants to design a poster or a videoshow ing why they think school is cool. We are very pleased to announce that Nelson Central featured in thefinals and took away a major prize.Room 6 pupi l Wil l was a finali st in the Year 3 competition. His entry can be viewed at bit.ly/nR4DEv Well done Wil l.

The pupi ls of Room 11 put ina combined class entry and tothem and their teachers hugecredit they won the Year 1completion. Fantastic effortRoom 11 and Tracy. Theywi ll receive a iPod touch.Their entry is at bit.ly/

obAeG5. Their video wi ll beon the school website later

this week.You can look up all our

entries onwww.schooliscool.org.nz bysearching for Nelson Central

School.

Student Council FundraiserRugby World Cup Dress up Day

START THINKING ABOUT YOUROUTFIT

Thursday 8th SeptemberDress as one of the participating

countries.Gold coin donation.

Proceeds to a Christchurch school in need.

Winter Pool Party Disco! Seniors Friday 26th August 6 - 8.30pm (Years 0-2)Juniors Friday 2nd Sept 5.30 - 7.30pm (Years 3-6)

(Please note Senior disco is now on first)

We are fundraising for school equipment.Entry is $3 per child & $2 per adult

Food & drinks for sale

Also, any savoury or sweet foodcan be donated on the day - then

sold to help raise funds.

This is a fun night for kids &adults - and was a huge hit in 2010.Prizes for best dressed boy, girl &

family.

Tickets on sale before school & atlunch outside the library. Sales are all week beginning Monday

22nd, & all week beginning Monday 29 August.Get in early as tickets sold out last year.

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