TERM 4

1st D ecem ber

Nelson Central School
2 009 Week l y N e ws l ett er
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa te whanau whanui o te Safety First
Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – greetings to friends and Police and Councils are concerned about the number of
family of Nelson Central School. cyclists riding on the footpath around Nelson.
At the end of the year we will also be saying goodbye to Records show crashes have occurred between cyclists and
Lesley Kotua. After 50 years of teaching she is going to cars entering and exiting driveways because cyclists are not
enjoy retirement! We will have a special item on the final legally supposed to be on the footpath and drivers are not
assembly programme when we will say farewell to Lesley expecting them to be. Pedestrians also report near misses
and a small presentation will be made to her. If there are with fast moving cyclists on narrow paths.
any other farewell gifts for Lesley that would be a good Cyclists are reminded that they can ride on SHARED
time to present them. PATHS – which are signed, but NOT on FOOTPATHS.
New staff for 2009 When riding on a shared path, riders should keep left, warn
Jane Portman (on maternity leave) has resigned her when approaching from behind and slow down near
position as Deputy Principal at the school and that has walkers.
triggered a series of changes in the school. These are
As the holiday season approaches skateboarders are also
summarised for you below.
reminded that for safety reasons skateboarding is not
I am pleased to announce new staff appointments for 2009. allowed on the footpaths in the Central City or in the Stoke
Rachel Hermens will teach a Year 2 class – Rachel’s last shopping area. Signage and stencils on the paths clearly
full time position was in Queens Park School, state this and parking wardens will be monitoring the
Christchurch. Katrina Read will also teach a Year 2 class situation.
– Katrina is currently teaching at Brightwater School. Margaret Parfitt
Helen Zachariassen (Year 2/3 class) will be the Senior Transport & Road Safety Coordinator
Teacher/Syndicate Leader for three classes – Pohutukawa Nelson City Council
Syndicate. te kaunihera ô whakatû
Joanna Glassford will move from a relieving position in 03 546 0390 or 0276783384
Te Pouahi to a permanent position in a Year ¾ class. Nelson Bays Football Schools
Sue McLean will change from acting Syndicate Leader to … will be held at the following venues:
permanent Senior Teacher/Syndicate Leader. NEALE PARK – NELSON,
SAXTON FIELD - STOKE
Dianne Thomson will change from acting 2nd Deputy GOODMANS RESERVE- MOTUEKA
Principal to permanently appointed 2nd Deputy Principal. RECREATION GROUND - TAKAKA
rd
Freya Sonneland will take on the role of 3 Deputy WAKEFIELD RESERVE – WAKEFIELD
Principal. The role of Senior Teacher/Syndicate Leader for UPPER MOUTERE SPORTS DOMAIN
Totara will be advertised and a new appointee will be The school will run for terms one and two in 2010. Cost $
expected to start in term 2. In the meantime Freya will 50.00 per school term. Registrations close on
continue as Senior Teacher/Syndicate Leader for Totara Wednesday, 20 th January 2010.
Syndicate.
Early in the New Year I will publish a full list of staff Training; Every Monday 4.00pm to 5.15pm. Commencing;
along with their responsibilities. Monday 1st February.
Enquiries to; George Campbell
Te Pouahi Staffing Regional Development Coach
The bilingual unit – Te Pouahi – will start the year with 3
Nelson Bays Football
full time teachers. Carly Ave will teach a Year 0-2 class;
03 5486220 or 0274 478059
Erina Tuhakaraina will return from maternity leave to
gacam@xtra.co.n
teach a Y3-4 class; and, Trina Bennett will teach a Year
5-6 class. Trina will also be the Senior Teacher/Syndicate
Leader for Te Pouahi.
PUSH PLAY WALK : With last weekend’s weather being REMINDER
dodgy the walk is now THIS SUNDAY @ 10.30 meet at Orders must be back by this Friday, December
the Botanics - Kathryn 4th.
Our weekly newslett er is kindly
sponsored by – The class with the highest number of orders will
THE DOCUMENT COMPANY win a yummy morning tea.
Thanks from the SCG
7 0 N il e St r e et , N e lson – Ph on e 0 3 5 4 8 4 9 7 2 – Fa x 0 3 5 4 8 4 4 8 3 – E ma il st a ff@ n el son cen t ra l.sch o ol.n z
Principa l: tumuaki @t s.co.nz Sec reta ry: secret ary @nel so ncent ral.scho ol.nz BO T Cha irma n: Geof f Cl ark 545 8010 W ebsite: www.nel so ncent ral.school.nz
Term Events Responsible university student looking for
4 Dec - Mt Arthur Summit Club Walk casual / part time work e.g. babysitting /
7 Dec – SCG Summer Picnic Evening
9 Dec – BOT meeting cleaning. Phone Holly 0273121008 or 5466627
10 Dec – Totara Big Day Out
14 Dec – Year 5/6 End of Year Assembly
14 Dec – Kowhai Big Day Out
16 Dec – School closes
Term dates for 2010
Monday 25-29 January – Teachers Only
Monday 1 February – Nelson Anniversary
Tuesday 2 February – Teachers Only Day This week the NCS Blog of the Week Award goes
Wednesday 3 February - Thursday 1 April to RENWICK 1!
Renwick 1 are new entrant students. They have been
Monday 19 April - Friday 2 July
doing some fantastic learning in their classroom.
Monday 19 July - Friday 24 September
Check out their class blog to view the pictures of
Monday 11 October - No later than Thursday 16 December
volcanoes they drew on the computer, photos of
Public Holidays
Queen's Birthday - 7 June (Monday) them playing nicely with others as well as making
Labour Day - 25 October (Monday) music on their trip to the museum.
Well done Renwick 1 for sharing all your fantastic
Dr Paul Potaka learning and experiences.
You can view Renwick1's blog by going to the
PRINCIPAL
school website and clicking on "Renwick 1" on the
Social Skills sidebar to the left.
http://www.nelsoncentral.school.nz
Rights
I have the right to be cared about
Responsibilities Christmas and January
I have the responsibility to care about others Holiday Programmes
GOOD PEOPLE LOOK FOR
THE GOOD THINGS IN OTHERS. Wed 16th Dec: school pick-up, end of year pool party &
BBQ
GIVING COMPLIMENTS 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th Dec: 8:30am until
Do’s Don’ts 6:00pm (3pm half day)
Look for anything about a Don’t gi ve a compli ment tha t Last 3 weeks of Jan: 8:30am until 6:00pm (3pm half day)
person tha t you genuinely isn’t true Highlights include high ropes challenges at Whenua-iti, a
like or apprecia te Don’t gi ve too many pirates team challenge on Haulashore Island, mosaicing
Look in their eyes and compli ments.
flower pots, giant water slide, water safety course at ASB
smile
aquatic centre.
Visit our website for more info and/or :
RECEIVING COMPLIMENTS Please contact Dulkara or Matt:
Phone/txt 027 335 6904 or 548 3099 ext. 717 or email
Do’s Don’ts info@legendkids.co.nz
Wai t till the person Don’t laugh or say something
finishes gi ving you the silly Nelson Central School Community Group,
compli ment . Don’t look away Invites You To Our…
Look in their eyes and Don’t say something which TRADITIONAL END OF YEAR PICNIC
smile. suggests they’re wrong. Monday 7th December 5.30 – 7.00pm
Say “Thank you “and At Nelson Central School
perhaps add an BYO picni c tea, rug etc.
interesting Posi tive
comment which suggests This is a great way to meet new parents and children
(eg. Thank you - I’ve at Nelson Central School.
Old fashioned, free games will be organised for
worked hard. )
children and those parents willing to partake in some
good old fashioned fun and laughs -
Short and Sweet Social Skill to take us to the 3-legged races, egg and spoon
end of the year and th is very busy and trying races, tug of war and many more.
Juicies available for sale
time. Good sk ill for a ll to remember.
Hope To See You There!
Cheers,
Christine
 Nelson Junior & Spikers Volleyball Leagues
Draw: 3rd December 2009 Round: Seven
Both competitions are now at the Trafalgar Centre
Enrolments open for 5-11 year TRAFALGAR CENTRE
olds who The following teams have two games this week:
are residents of Nelson >>>>> NIS No. 1 <<<<<
on Tuesday 08 Dec Crt Team V Team
from 10am NELSON JUNIORS – TRAFALGAR CENTRE
at Elma Turner Library 4.0
The aim of the programme is to 1 GG Tahuna V HSS Spikers
maintain a daily reading habit 2 Central Spikers V HSS Gooby Goobers
of 15 minutes or more 3 CTS Speedy Strikers V Central Smashers
throughout the holidays.
4 Nayland Hot Shots V St. Joes No. 4
Participation involves making
regular 4.3
library visits to check-in with 1 T A Hitters V St. Joes No.3
library staff, replenish your 2 HSS Pepper & Salt V CTS Super S Strikers
reading 3 CTS Sharp Ferns V HSS Jump Ins
material and receive rewards. 4 Hira Heroes V Central Servers
Places for this programme are limited NELSON SPIKERS -- TRAGALGAR CENTRE
Awesome Atawhai Activities School Holiday 4.1
1 NIS No. 1’s V NIS No. 3
programme:
3 NIS Toxic Sausages V NCG Sharks
Jan 5th to 29th Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm 5 NCG Dolphins V St. Joes No. 2
At Atawhai Community Church. This is an OCSAR 4.5
supported programme. 1 BIS Yellow V BIS Pink
For a programme of events and an enrolement 3 NIS Beatles V NIS No. 1
form please contact the Church office Ph 545 5 NIS Hiphopapotamuses V NIS Tri Hards
1223 or email: awesome@faithworks.co.nz Enquiries : Tasman Volleyball Ph 5424 200 or
tasmanvolley@ts.co.nz

Ideally suited for five to thirteen year olds, the ‘junior’ programme teaches participants the
fundamentals of cricket in a fun, learning environment.
The basics of batting, bowling and fielding are taught in an action-packed, informative three hour
session over two days.
Games, drills and expert coaching are combined to give participants a quality and exciting
introduction to the sport of cricket. The programme is designed to suit children of all cricketing
experience, from those who have never bowled a ball before right through to the most avid young
cricketer.

Date:
Mon 21, Tues 22, Wed 23
December 2009 For More Information :
Time: 9-12 pm Contact :
Venue: Green meadows Andrew Cavill
(if wet Nayland College Gym) “CAVILL
Length: 3 days CRICKET COACHING”
Email: cavill.cricket@gmail.com
Cost: $20 per day Cell Phone: 027 2495 440
or $50 for the 3 days Phone: 545 2245
 WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS
Week ended 29th November
Mini Soccer
Central Strikers v Victory. 3 all draw.
Central Rovers v Central Panthers. Panthers won 8-1.
Rovers player of the day: Ben P, Ren 3.
Volleyball
Central Spikers v Clifton Tce. Spikers won.
Central Smashers v Hampden Street.
Hampden St won 68-59
Player of the day: Juliette room 7.
Central Servers lost.
Touch
Central Sharks v St Pauls 4 all draw.
Central Tigers v Nayland. Nayland won 6-0.
Central Stormers v Henley Panthers. Stormers lost.
All Cricket and Softball cancelled due to bad weather.
Kiwi Cricket Schools,
Fifth Round Date: 5 Dec 09
Ground Team Team
INCREDIBALL GRADE
1 Birchwood Eagles v Appleby
2 Wakefield Yellow v Mapua 1 Nelson Cricket Assn Primary Hardball
3 Ranzau v Auckland Point Avengers Competition
4 Enner Glynn Green Caps v Nayland All Stars Draws for Saturday 5th December
5 Tahuna Blackcaps v Henley Black Caps Golden Edge Primary A Grade:
6 Richmond v HSS Red Ranzau v Nelson Central Lower Ngawatu No. 2
7 Central / St Joes Stars v HSS Black Golden Edge Primary B:
SENIOR GRADE Hampden Street School vs Central/St Josephs at
8 Birchwood Black Caps v Wakefield Blue the Botanics
9 Central Sixers v Appleby Aces
10 Henley Stumpers v Stoke Hitters
11 Ranzau / Mahana v Mapua 2
12 Auckland Point Aces v Tahuna Tigers
JUNIOR GRADE
13 Birchwood Young Guns v Wakefield
Red
14 Nayland Kiwi/St Joes Kiwi Caps v
Henley Magics
15 Stoke Rockets v Mapua 3

Learn to Sail - Christmas

Holiday classes
Nelson Yacht Club runs Learn
To Sail Programmes every
summer for both adults and children who can
swim 50 metres in a buoyancy aid. Children must
be at least 8 years of age.
All sailing is based at Nelson Yacht Club. This is
a 5 day course from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day.
Next classes run 20th-24th December 2009 and
then again throughout January.
Children learn in an optimist yacht which is a one-man boat. The courses are based on guidelines set out by Yachting
New Zealand. A Certificate will be presented to all sailors who complete the course. If you are interested please see
Sheryll for an application form or contact Nelson Yacht Club using the contact details above.