TERM 1

3rd F ebrua ry
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 Swimming
Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – greetings to friends and All classrooms have been rostered for swimming and
family of Nelson Central School. children should bring their swim wear each day to take
advantage of the weather while it lasts.
Welcome new and returning families and a special
Sunhats
welcome to those who have travelled from overseas to join Our sun safe policy is operation again and children should
our school. I hope you will all have positive experiences to be encouraged to wear their hats while at school.
reflect on come the end of the year! A special welcome to
new staff – Katrina Read in Room 9 and Rachel Randrup School lunches
in Room 13. I am sure those of you who have children in If you would like your child to have a bought lunch please
those classes will want to call by and welcome Katrina and ensure that YOU place and pay for the order. Children are
Rachel to our school. not allowed to leave the school grounds to buy lunch. If
buying from the pie shop across from school, they do bring
While the school was closed … lunches to the school fence for children.
• Max Bidlake painted some areas of the school that Before School Care
needed attention – parts of the south wall outside Our Before School Care Programme is underway for the
Rooms 5-8 and the west wall of Renwick House. year. For people not familiar with this we operate a Before
Those areas look a lot better than they did in School Supervision Programme between 7:30 – 8:30 am
December. Monday to Friday in the school library. The cost for this is
• IBM Builders started alterations in Room 10 so that we $1 per day payable in advance or on the day. Children will
will have a more functional space for the next class of be able to read, play library games, and do homework or
five-year-old children. some other quiet activity. The supervisor is Jody Nilsen.
• Caretakers Peter Marshall and John Russell carried out Photocopying fee
maintenance around the school and installed new When stationery lists were issued in December we listed a
whiteboards in Rooms 4 and 13. photocopying fee to cover the cost of photocopied materials
used by your child. The Ministry of Education has
Duty Teachers determined that materials teachers need to deliver the
During morning tea and at lunchtime we have four curriculum should not be a charge to children. On that basis
teachers on duty in each of the main areas of the we are cancelling our request for the fee.
playground – front field; main quad extending through to Teachers have been asked to consider how they might
the quad outside Rooms 9/8; adventure playground deliver the curriculum without recourse to photocopied
extending through to the junior playground; and, the back materials. This is a major change for us and it will take us
field extending through to the adventure playground. some time to work out how to do that. If children choose to
Children have been taught to identify a duty teacher by photocopy materials as part of the work they do they will be
looking for the adults wearing fluorescent jackets. charged for that at the rate of 10 cents per A4 sheet.

Entering School If you have already paid the photocopying fee can you
This is one of many reminders I am sure. Children and please make contact with the office to advise what you
adults should not enter the school grounds until the 8:30 would like done with that money.
bell rings. We don not have anyone on duty first thing in
Meet the teachers
the morning; teachers will be involved in meetings and
There will be opportunities for you to meet your child’s
preparation first thing each morning and I would like them
teacher for this year as set out below:
to be able to do that without interruption.
Monday 8 February - Totara – Rooms 1, 2, 7 and 8 – meet
Road Patrol in the Library
Children manage the school crossing morning and Monday 8 February - Kowhai – Rooms 11, 12, Renwick 2
afternoon. Please help them by following their instructions. and Renwick 3 meet in Renwick 2
They have a routine of commands they have been trained Tuesday 9 February - Pohutukawa R9, R13 and R14 – meet
to implement, one of which is “Cross Now”. In everyone’s in the Library
interest please do not cross until they issue that command. Tuesday 9 February - Kahikatea – Rooms 3, 4, 5 and 6 –
meet in the Arts Centre
Our weekly newslett er is kindly
sponsored by – Thursday 11 February -Te Pouahi – meet at Wakatu Marae
THE DOCUMENT COMPANY – see class notice for details

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Staffing and organisation for 2010
I have printed an update on classroom teachers and student numbers for your information. We expect to start a new class
for five-year-old children in April and another 2-3 classes before the end of the year.

Nelson Central School Classes for 2010 380

Totara Syndicate Room 1 Freya Sonneland Y5/6 25

Room 2 Dave Palmer Y5/6 27
Room 7 Jonathan Holland Y5/6 24
Room 8 Sue Ford Y5/6 22

Kahikatea Room 3 Sue McLean Y3/4 26

Room 4 Joanna Glassford Y3/4 24
Room 5 Viv Leachman Y3/4 26
Room 6 Choi Fu Y3/4 27

Pohutukawa Room 13 Rachel Randrup Y2 23

Room 14 Helen Y2/3 22
Room 9 Katrina Read Y2 20

Kowhai Renwick 2 Dianne Thomson Y1 21

Renwick 3 Neroli Sullivan Y0/1 7
Room 11 Tracy Watkin Y0/1 12
Room 12 Sally Russ Y1 18

Te Pouahi Room 15 Trina Bennett Y4/5/ 22

Room 16 Carly Ave Y0/1 23
Room 17 Erina Tuhakaraina Y2/3/ 11

National standards
You will likely be aware of the debate concerning implementation of National Standards. The Minister of Education has
legislated for Boards of Trustees to implement the National Standards this year. If you want to be informed about the
issues you should refer to the following link on the school website: http://nationalstandards.ning.com/
Given the experiences of places where a National Standards approach has been taken, we are not convinced they are the
answer to ensuring student achievement. We are disappointed that 26 million dollars is to be spent on an information
campaign – the money could be better spent on programmes that we know work. Reading Recovery is one example and
we have at least 2 in-school programmes that have been shown to be very effective in raising students’ reading
achievement.

As a staff we will take time to ensure we understand the education issues, implications and requirements arising from
government policy. We respect your right to have relevant and easy to understand information about your child’s
progress and achievement. You should feel free to discuss your child’s progress and achievement at anytime. Teachers
will always have that information available for you.

Curriculum 2010
In preparing learning programmes for 2010 we have attempted to build on themes from previous years – they were
important when we framed them and they are no less important today. We also considered the tools that will help
children shape their future. One of those tools is likely to be Science. In 2010 we intend making this a focal point for the
school. Our 2010 school theme is:
 “Explore – Dream:Discover! Kia Toro-Kia Moemoea: Whakahura!”

There are two aspects to this theme. The first is the notion that Science as a discipline has much to offer in terms of a
methodology that extends our work on inquiry learning and is likely to be useful in helping children to understand their
world as they shape it.

The second aspect grows out of our 2009 theme (Citizenship Is Everyone’s Business) and has to do with the emerging
concept, ‘citizen-centric’. For our purposes that means increased involvement in curriculum by students, parents and
others. Some of the ‘academic’ terms used in the literature include:
• Empowerment of students (ERO has suggested we do more here)
• Inclusion of experts
• Development of partnerships
• Connection with our stakeholders (Goal 4 of our strategic plan)
• Co-defining problems and solutions
• Sharing ownership
• Facilitative leadership
• Accepting responsibility for delivery and outcomes
The theme offers some exciting possibilities for learning through our transdisciplinary approach to curriculum design.
As each Syndicate develops implementation details these will be put on the school website for you to follow.

Term dates for 2010

Wednesday 3 February - Thursday 1 April
Monday 19 April - Friday 2 July
Monday 19 July - Friday 24 September
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 December

Public Holidays
Queen's Birthday - 7 June (Monday)
Labour Day - 25 October (Monday)

Timor Leste (East Timor) – a plea from Reverend Hamish Kirk

On Easter Monday I am deploying as an Army Chaplain for six months to Timor Leste (East Timor) on peacekeeping
duties with the New Zealand Army. The 150 NZDF Personnel will leave for Timor Leste around late May and return in
December. The Pre-Deployment Training starts in early April.

Timor Leste is a very poor country with lots of Orphanages. Most Timor Leste children, but especially children without
parents, find it difficult to get adequate clothing, and medicines. I want to take good quality second-hand clothing to
Timor Leste to give to the children living in orphanages. Second-hand clothing can be left on the long cupboard in the
carpeted part of Trinity Church Community Hall.

I am also seeking donations of money to buy soccer balls. Soccer is very popular but balls are scarce. We will donate
these to schools and orphanages as we visit. I hope to raise $2000.00 to take a little over 100 balls and 10 air
pumps. Donations can be left at the Manse (next to Trinity Church) or deposited to Trinity Presbyterian Church BNZ 02
0704 0054664 000

Waitangi Day
The Treaty of Waitangi was first signed on February 6, 1840, by representatives of the British Crown, and various Māori
chiefs from the northern North Island of New Zealand. The Treaty established a British governor in New Zealand,
recognised Māori ownership of their lands and other properties, and gave Māori the rights of British subjects.
However the English and Māori language versions of the Treaty differ significantly, and so there is no consensus as to
exactly what was agreed. From the British point of view, the Treaty gave Britain sovereignty over New Zealand, and the
Governor the right to run the country; Māori seem to have had a range of understandings, many of which conflicted with
the British understanding. After the initial signing at Waitangi, copies of the Treaty were taken around New Zealand and
over the following months many other chiefs signed.
Today it is generally considered the founding document of New Zealand as a nation; despite this, the Treaty is often the
subject of heated debate. Many Māori feel that the Crown did not keep its side of the bargain, and have presented
evidence of this before sittings of the Tribunal, despite a contrary view from some in the non-Māori population that
Māori pay too much attention to the Treaty and use it to claim 'special privileges'. The Crown is in most cases not
obliged to give effect to the recommendations of the Tribunal, but nonetheless in many instances has accepted that it
breached the Treaty and its principles. Settlements to date have consisted of hundreds of millions of dollars in money
and assets, as well as apologies.
See also the following websites for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Waitangi
See the Maori version of the Treaty of Waitangi: http://goaustralia.about.com/od/discovernewzealand/a/treaty2.htm
See the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi: http://goaustralia.about.com/od/discovernewzealand/a/treaty1.htm

Chinese New Year 14 Feb

2010 is the Year of the Tiger! Chinese New Year started on 28 January and continues until 13 February.
The Chinese New Year celebrations are marked by visits to kin, relatives and friends, a practice known as "new-year
visits". New clothes are usually worn to signify a new year. The colour red is liberally used in all decorations. Red
packets containing money are given to juniors and children by the married and elders.
On the days before the New Year celebration Chinese families give their home a thorough cleaning. It is believed the
cleaning sweeps away the bad luck of the preceding year and makes their homes ready for good luck. Brooms and dust
pans are put away on the first day so that luck cannot be swept away. Some people give their homes, doors and window-
frames a new coat of red paint. Homes are often decorated with paper cutouts of Chinese auspicious phrases and
couplets. Purchasing new clothing, shoes, and receiving a hair-cut also symbolize a fresh start.
For more information see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year

Save the Children

Many children learnt about the role of Save the Children when they were investigating and comparing children’s rights.
Save the Children are currently raising money to support children in Haiti and will be collecting at the Street Day
Market on Waitangi Day, Saturday February 6 between 9:00am and 1:00pm. Isabelle Jones, the local president of Save
the Children has approached us to request our support with this. She envisages that children could help by distributing
the “Thank You” stickers.

If your child is interested in this opportunity to apply their learning in a real context, and can spare ½ an hour to an hour
on Saturday could you contact Isabelle Jones at 5473253 or email her at: [email protected]

Dr Paul Potaka
PRINCIPAL
Learn to Speak French
In 2010 French classes for small groups of children will be organised by the Nelson French Alliance.
After two years of successful lessons, we wish to start new classes for newcomers starting third week
of Term 1
*Age:* from 6 to 11 years old
*Fees:* $12 per one hour session payable per term
Days and times to be advised

*Prompt replies are necessary as places are limited* *(small groups). Please email
[email protected] or *phone Charlotte 546 77 39
 Nelson Central School Sports Teams – Term 1 2010
Nelson Central pupils have the opportunity to participate in sports teams throughout the school
year. Notification of start dates are published in the school newsletter and on the sports notice
board located in the hallway between rooms 2 and 3. To participate in school teams children are
required to complete a registration form for each sport and pay the required registration fee. This
must be done in terms 1 & 4 for summer sport and term 2 for winter sport. All children are issued
with a school sports uniform to play in. These must be returned to school at the end of each term.
Management/coaching of school teams is undertaken by parents/caregivers.

Term 1 Sports

Kiwi Cricket – Year 1 and above. A follow on from The Milo Have a Go Cricket Coaching
programme run by Nelson Cricket term 4. Children play a game where all bat, bowl, wicket keep
and field. Games are played at Saxton Field, Stoke, Saturday commencing 9am 20t h February and
finishing Saturday 27t h March.
Parental assistance required to manage/coach teams.
Registrations forms available from sports office notice board located between rooms 2 and 3.
To be returned to the school office by Tuesday 9th February.

Incrediball – Year 3 and above. The next step after Kiwi Cricket. Children play with a harder ball
and wooden cricket bat. Assists with the transition to hardball cricket. Games are played at
Saxton Field, Stoke, Saturday commencing 9am, 20t h February and finishing Saturday 27t h March.
Parental assistance required to manage/coach teams.
Registrations forms available from sports office notice board located between rooms 2 and 3.
To be returned to the school office by Friday16th October.

Hardball Cricket – The progression from Incrediball. Traditional cricket played on Saturdays.
Games are 25 overs per innings. Games are played at various cricket venues.
Central School home ground The Botanics. Commences Saturday 13th February.
Trials will be held for the team on Friday 5th February at the Botanics at 5pm.

Volleyball – Year 5/6children. Games are 30 minutes and are played at Nelson Girls College
Gymnasium on Thursdays between 4 and 6 pm. Information yet to be received.
Parental assistance required

Mini Soccer – Year 1-6. 5 aside soccer played on a small field. No goalies no offside. Mixed teams
Games are 30 minutes and are played at Saxton Field Stoke on Tuesday between 5 and 6pm
required. Starts Tuesday 16t h February. No cost to play.
Parental assistance required to manage/coach teams.
Registrations available from sports notice boards located in hallway between rooms 2 and 3.
To be returned with fee to school office by 9am Tuesday 9th February.

Rippa Rugby – Year 4/5/6. 10 aside (3 girls if possible). Games are played at Tahunanui playing
field on Fridays between 4pm and 6pm. Commences Friday 19t h February. Cost: $2 each player
Parents required to manage/coach on the night.
Registrations available from sports notice boards located in hallway between rooms 2 and 3.
To be returned to the school office with fee by 9am Tuesday 9th February.

Softball – Year 4 – 6 children. Games played at Saxton Field Stoke on Saturday mornings.
Competition commences Saturday 20t h February. Cost $6 per player.
Registrations available from sports notice board located in the hallway between rooms 2 and
3.
To be returned to the school office with fee by 9am Tuesdsay 11th February

Any sporting enquiries please see Sheryll McKeage at the school office between 9am and
12.20pm or contact by phone: 5484972 ext. 819, email: [email protected]
 CENTRALS GOT TALENT!
Hey everybody, dust off those dancing
shoes, brush up on your singing and bring
out those magic acts.
We are launching an
awesome talent show at the
Nelson Central School Gala
called Central’s Got Talent
and we want you to be
involved.
Solo acts, group
performances, singers,
comedians or dance groups,
everybody’s welcome to
audition.
The best 10 acts will be
chosen to be perform on
gala day.
Entry forms will be
distributed on Tuesday 9
February.
Your act should be less than
2 minutes and no more than
8 in a group performance.
So get your act together, put
in an entry form and show us
your talent.
A team sports event for everyone, free entry for kids-check out
details on www.nelsonsuburbs.co.nz Contact Jane Martin ph
5480107
HARDBALL CRICKET TRIALS 2010

This year trials will be held for the Nelson Central Football
Hardball Cricket team. The 82 Football Academy set up by Ricki
Those players from Herbert, the All Whites and Wellington
last years hardball Phoenix coach, is coming to Nelson 19-21
teams and anyone else February. If you are aged 8-14 years and
wishing to trial for the would like to take part in this programme
team please be at The register online at
Botanics by 5.30 pm www.nelsonsuburbs.co.nz. For
this Friday 5th February. information about Ricki’s new academy
The season will start programme check out
on Saturday 13th www.82football.com
February.
Focus will be on working with the
Many thanks go to Geoff Clark and Tony Zohrab participants in small groups, these clinics are
who will be coaching our hardball team. specifically designed to give as many
children as possible the opportunity to
The Brook Kindergarten (51b Brook Street) has spend time with exceptional coaches. *
vacancies for children aged 2 and a half, 3 and 4 Please note, clinics are coaching only - 82
years : Contact 5489936 Academy kit & lunch etc not included in cost.
Cost is $125.00