TERM 4

10 th N o vem ber
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 Credit
Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – greetings to friends and Georgia M (R2, Year 6)
family of Nelson Central School. Lachlan M (R7, Year 6)
Last week the Student Council successfully opened the Hannah P (R2, Year 6)
new equipment in the Adventure Playground. Thank you Ben Ripley (R7, Year 6)
very much to the School Community Group who provided Ben Watts (R7, Year 6)
and installed the equipment. Thanks also to Christine and Special recognition: Maya S (R17): For passing
the Student Council who organised the opening ceremony. with distinction in her Grade 1 Violin exam!
Soon we will be opening the new ball wall and the ‘Jungle’ Term events
area between the slide and the bike cage. 5 Nov Year 6 road ride to Nelson Intermediate
Children’s Writing 8 - 9 Nov Road Patrol Training for 2011 wardens
This week’s writing samples come from our youngest 11 Nov NIS powhiri/school tour for new students
writers – our five year old children. You will notice the 12 Nov Regional Football Tournament
difference in what new five year olds can do when 17 Nov BOT meeting
compared with the efforts of older five year olds. Yes, 22 Nov NIS Extension Class testing
even a few months makes a big difference! 23 Nov Inter-school athletics
30 Nov – 3 Dec Room 7 Camp to Golden Bay
Guy Fawkes 1 Dec Nelson Intermediate Road Show
On 5th of November it was Guy Fawkes. Guy was naughty. 7 Dec BOT meeting
He got some gun powder. He wanted to shoot King James. 10 Dec Summit Club tramp to Mt Arthur
He got caught. Now we will celebrate. (Ruby, aged 5 years
Term 4 finishes Thursday 16 December
R10)
Terms and dates for 2011
On 5th of November it was Guy Fawkes night and I made
Term 1 starts Monday 7 February
fireworks with dad. Guy Fawkes was not nice to King
Term 2 finishes Friday 15 April
James and he had a plan. His plan was not good. I like Guy
Term 2 starts Monday 2 May
Fawkes Day. (Lois, aged 5 years, R10). Term 2 finishes Friday 15 July
On Friday me and mum also dad and Zoe celebrated Guy Term 3 starts Monday 1 August
Fawkes. We set our fireworks on our lawn. Guy Fawkes is Term 3 finishes Friday 7 October
on the fifth of November. I love Guy Fawkes. (Theo, aged Term 4 starts Tuesday 25 October
5 years, R12) Term 4 finishes Tuesday 20 December
A re-telling of an old favourite Public Holidays during Term Time
Once upon a time there were 3 Billy Goats Gruff. They Queen’s Birthday 6 June (Monday)
were very hungry but there was a bad troll under the
bridge. The little goat crossed the bridge. The troll said, Dr Paul Potaka
“Who’s that trip trapping over my bridge?” Then the other PRINCIPAL
one crossed it. The troll didn’t notice. Then the biggest one
crossed it. The troll noticed but he butted him into the Room 1
river. Splash went the troll. He shouted and shouted.
(Abby, aged 5 years, R11) Fundraising
Nelson Central Achievers Raffle
1. Sam J (R10) for super writing A fantastic ha mper!
2. Max M, Charlotte F (R13) 100% basic facts 3 weeks Tickets ($2) selling
in a row. mornings af ter
3. William F, William S, Jonny L, Madison S, Saffron 8.30a m outside the
S, Hannah M, Sophie M (R5) fantastic letter writing library.
4. Daniel H (R1) very good dictionary work
5. Luci R, Ruby V, Ani E, Eliza M for Fantastic Poetic
Writing.
ICAS Achievers Mathematics Our weekly newslett er is kindly
Distinction sponsored by –
Max H (R7, Year 6) THE DOCUMENT COMPANY
Jacob S (R8, Year 6)

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 NELSON CENTRAL AIR GUITAR
Last Wednesday was our great Air Guitar challenge. Have
a look at the video on the school website or on Vimeo @
vimeo.com/16484739. Thanks to Simon Owen from
Envisage Design for the video. At right are Ruben (in red
hat) and Hunter from Rm 10. Great T-shirts guys!

Nelson Int er-School Tennis Tourna ment 2010

Last Wednesday a number of pupils from Nelson

Central School attended the Nelson Inter-School Tennis
Tournament. Boys played at Tas man Tennis Centre ,
Richmond and girls played at Nelson Lawns Tennis
Club.
All players played a minimum of 3 games against year
5/6 players from the Nelson region.

Congratulations to all players

on their wonderful
sportsmanship and great
effort.

A big congratulations to Nic C

(R1) on his wonderful effort -
runner up in the boys
competition and special
mention must go to Psalm H
(R15) and Evie W (R2) who
both reached the quarterfinals
of the girls competition. We ll
done.
Players from Nelson Central
School who participated were:
Thomas Z (R1), David Z (R7) -
not in photo, Nic C (R1), Sam H (R2) - not in photo, Luke
M (R3), Josh D (R8), Sacha M (R8), Jacob S (R8), Ev ie W
(R2), Hannah P (R2), Psalm H (R15).

LOST SCOOTER
Last seen on Friday 5th November in the bike cage. The
scooter has red tape a round the handle bars and dark green
grip tape. It ha s two thunder stickers and a DV sticker and
others. The front wheel is a round the wrong way. If you
know anything please see Nic C in room1 or phone Megan on
545 8010.
Photos from the Playground Opening next week.
Disco Thanks!
To Hannah P and Ella M (R 2) for their
fantastic efforts in organising and selling
tickets for the Disco. Thanks so much both
of you - Choi
Enner Glynn Cubs
Accepting enrolments now from children in
years 4-6. Games, Fun and Education.
Contact Rob 544 5060 or Flora 548 3886.

Food for Thought

Here are some of the
children from the Centre
For Children's Happiness
International School, Phnom
Penh, Cambodia. They
wanted to say a big thank
you for the new shoes
brought for them with
money raised from August's
Food For Thought challenge
and the Senior Councils
coin trail.
Well done for putting a
smile on so many faces.
Tracy

Nelson Central
Social Skill
“No Put Downs
Allowed”
TENNIS - Grasshoppers Tennis Tournament being
held at the Nelson Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday
20th November from 12.30-2.30pm. There are 3
Grasshoppers Tennis Levels, and no previous tennis
experience is required. Cost $10 and you need to
register by emailing lynnie@tennisnelson.co.nz
Lynnie Nevin
Tennis Development Officer
TCNZ Competition Coach
ph: 03 547 0971
mob: 0273 663 709
email: lynnie@tennisnelson.co.nz
www.tennisnelson.co.nz
Nelson Cricket Association
Hardball Cricket draw for Saturday 13th
November
Golden Edge Primary B Grade.
Richmond v Central/St Josephs at Victory Sq no 2.
Kiwi Cricket Schools Draw Sat 13 November
Please note
# teams can be regraded at any time
# teams can be entered at any time
# All teams from Mapua have a bye this week
Ground Team Team
INCREDIBALL GRADE
3 Central Stars v Wakefield Hot Shots
Rutherford St Kindergarten is holding a concert
and dinner evening at De Ville cafe on Saturday 21st
November with music by the Grampians Trio. Money
raised will go towards our play area upgrade. For
tickets and information telephone the kindergarten on Nelson Yacht Club is running learn to sail classes.
This is a week long course designed to teach kids the
5489239.
Tasman Rugby League is holding a mini mod
course on Sunday 21st of November 9am to 2pm
A free fun course for building confidence to new
coaches, managers, referees, and parents to develop
and educate young players aged 4 to 12 and all their
supporters.
This course is designed to meet the needs of all the
above as they progress through the coaching system
Register by Nov 12 or phone 03 923 2340 (leave a
message) or by email to :
trldevelopment@yahoo.com .
Hardball Cricket Reports
Here are the last two weeks' worth of roundup for the
hardball team.
30 October
Nelson Central v Henley
First game up for the second half of the season saw
Henley score a respectable 91/3. Tight bowling from
Lachie M (R7) and David Z (R7) initially tied down the
Henley openers before Thomas Z (R1) chimed in with
1/5, Kyle C (R7) with 1/3 and Josh D (R8) an
impressive 0/3 from his two overs. In reply Nelson
Central made 143 (apparently a record in the 20 over
format for this team) with most of the boys getting a
start - Lachie 15 not out, Thomas 20 not out and Nic
C (R1) 48 not out.
6 November
Nelson Central v Wanderers
Wanderers batted first on the Maitai artificial pitch and
scored 51 runs thanks to some very tight and
accurate bowling from most of our bowlers. "Extras"
top scored with 19 so some work to do on line and
length. Best bowling this week from David Z 1/1 from
his 3 overs, Max H (R7) on debut an impressive 2/5
and Kyle C 1/4 from his two overs. In reply Central
quickly got under way - Nic C and Thomas Z opening
with a good partnership, a dip in the middle order
when we lost some wickets before David Z, Lachie M
and Max H provided some very useful contributions
towards the end. Scores of note - Nic 44, Thomas 22
not out, David 20, Lachie 11 not out and Max 10.
Nelson Yacht Club Learn To Sail Classes
basics of sailing. Several Courses run during the
School Holidays. Boats and lifejackets are provided by
the club.
For further information check the school sports notice
board located in the hallway between rooms 2 and 3
or contact Nelson Yacht Club Phone; 548 7501, e mai:
lnyc @xtra.co.nz, website: www.nyc.tasman.net