TE RM 3

19th Augus t
Nelson Central School
200 9 We e kl y N e ws l e tt e r
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa te whanau whanui o te Le arning in Kahikatea Syndicate
Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – Greetings to friends and Classes in the Kahikatea Syndicate have been using a Save
family of Nelson Central School. The Children website as part of their inquiry learning on
human rights and specifically on children’s rights. See the
Me asles outbre aks website: http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/kroobay.
There has been a rapid rise in the number of measles cases Wikipedia describes Kroo Bay: “ Kroo Bay is an informal
reported around the country, with the number of notified housing settlement located on the coastline in central
cases so far this year already seven times higher than the Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. It has an estimated
total number of cases last year. There have been more than population of 5,500 people. Residents of Kroo Bay lack
100 cases in Canterbury, including 11 who have been adequate access to sanitation and health services. Health
hospitalised. The number of cases in Auckland is growing, care workers in Kroo Bay report a high incidence of child
and there are isolated cases in other regions. malnutrition, which is caused by poverty and accentuated by
rising global food prices.”
Measles is a highly infectious notifiable disease with See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kroo_Bay
serious complications. Case fatalities are around one per Last week children were asked to: “ Select an area of
1000. It is important to stop the spread of measles by children’s rights and write about one thing that could be
keeping infected children at home. Immunisation is free, done by outsiders to improve the situation for children in
and is the best way to prevent measles. Doctors have Kroo Bay”. Here are some of their responses:
begun recalling unimmunised patients to increase
immunisation coverage. Check that immunisations are up- “We can improve the situation in Kroo Bay by helping
to-date. The Ministry of Health requires students who have them to have a right to education and a clean
no proven immunity to measles (through immunisation or environment. We can send some of our relief teachers.
previous exposure) to be sent home if there is a measles That is what I think we should do to help the life of
outbreak in their class. Immunisation is free. Once children in Kroo Bay”. (Baimon, R3)
immunised, 90 to 95 percent of people are protected from
measles. “ As an outsider all we can do is donate money for things
like soap, blankets, vaccines and Blue Flag Volunteer
If me asles occurs in our school … kits”. (Charlotte, R3)
Once a notification of measles is received by the local
public health service, the school the child attends will be “When food prices double it affects the children’s right
contacted urgently by public health staff who will provide to healthy food. People should write to the rich
information and advice to the principal. governments to say what they think. People can lobby as
part of a bigger group. We can sponsor children in
Under the Health (Infectious and Notifiable Diseases) places like Kroo Bay. We can take part in organisations
Regulations 1966 (Section 14), a student or teacher with that help children. We can choose to spend our money
measles must stay away from school for seven days from carefully. We can help them become more self
the appearance of the rash. Unimmunised students, or sufficient”. (Ruby, R3)
those with no immunity to measles, who have been close
contacts of a measles case during the infectious stages Wheels in the school grounds
will be excluded from school for 14 days from their last We have had a long standing ask of children – “Please walk
contact. This exclusion also applies to students taking your wheels in the grounds” - we ask this for safety reasons.
part in sporting events. Parents, you can help by reminding your children when you
are walking with them. It will also be useful if your pre-
Ski Trip schoolers could start getting used to the habit as well please.
Thanks to all parents and supporters who helped with the
Room 2 and Room 7 ski trip last week. It was great that Te rm Eve nts
they managed to get in as much skiing as they did. Thanks 25 Aug – Inter–school winter sports
also for making this event a priority for the family budget 3 Sept – NIS management re: 2010 enrolments
– especially if you had to prioritise other items in the 8 Sept – Senior Speech Competitions
household. 9 Sept – NIS open to prospective parents
Our weekly newslett er is kindly 16 Sept – Board of Trustees meets
sponsored by – 21–25 Sept – Education Review Office visit
T HE DOC U M EN T COM P A N Y 25 Se pt – Te rm 3 ends
12 Octobe r – Te rm 4 begins
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19–23 Oct – Room 1 camp at Marahau
20–21 Oct – Rooms 3 and 6 camp at Teapot Valley
20–21 Oct – Rooms 5 and 14 camp at T eapot Valley
12 Nov – NIS Powhiri for 2010 enrolments
18 Nov – NIS testing for extension class
16 Dec – School closes

Dr Paul Potaka
PRINCIPAL
Thi s w eek the NCS Blog of the Week Aw ard
goes to ROOM 7!
SOCIAL SKILLS Check out Room 7's class blog to travel to
DOING OUR BEST another country! You'll be able to see the
story and photos Jus ti n has pos ted that s how
AIM HIGH the amazi ng York Mi nster Tow er i n England. It
KI RUNGA RAWA looks very grand! You'll also be able to r ead
and s ee lots about the Sci ence Fai r that Room
7 have been i nvolved i n.
Lost Property
Well done Room 7. It i s great to see you
On Friday 21st August lost property will be put out
shari ng w hat you've learned w i th others!
next to the Dental Clinic for you to look through.
You can vi ew Room 7's blog and read and vi ew
Please encourage your children to have a final look as
all about Justi n's adventur e and more by goi ng
any items left over will be donated to the Burmese
refugee fund the following Monday 24th August. to the school w ebsi te and cli cki ng on
"Classrooms" then on "Room 7".
Reminder** FOR PARENTS http://www .nelsoncentral.school.nz
Haven Counselling Services will be presenting an
evening discussing the development of strategies and
skills when dealing with children’s anger. SPEECHES
This will be Monday 7th Septe mber, Senior Syndicate Speech competitions are in
7pm – 8.30. in our school library. progress. Just a wee reminder that all speeches
Look out for further details in a future newsletter. must be betw een 3 and 5 minutes long.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY GROUP
Next Meeti ng Thursday 27th Augus t
at 7.00pm i n the Fern Lodge Room at
The Pri nce Al ber t, Ni le Street
Everyone w elcome!

Last year my poppa died on Daffodil Day from

cancer. My poppa was important to me and we
loved hanging out together and reading stories.
The Cancer Society supported us so I want to help
them by fundraising. My brother Theo and I are
having a stall selling tattoo transfers, stickers &
flowers before and after school on Daffodil day,
Friday 28th August, outside the office. Please bring
a coin and come see us!
By Zoe, Room 5

Featuring our own

Rosa (Rm 15)
and Claire (Rm 8) !
 Book Character Dress Up Day
On last Fri day I dressed up as Harry Potter. I li ke Harry Potter, he i s a fasci nati ng book character. I w as
flabbergasted w hen ev eryone dr essed up!!! It w as amazi ng. I loved that day so, so, so, so, so much!! My teacher
w as a book character as w ell. She w as Professor McGonagall. We had a really bi g parade, i t w as aw esome. I
loved i t! It w as the Kow hai Syndi cate w ho di d i t. We di d i t for a celebrati on. We sketched our teacher w ho w as
sti ll dressed up as Professor McGonagall. I wi sh that w e coul d dr ess up ev ery day at school and at home.
By Gabri elle, 6yrs, Room 13

Magical Midwinter Stars Choir Concert Learn to

Check out the
Magical Play a brass
Events &
instrument
Photos blog to
see grea t
Midwinter As a teacher associated with
the Nelson City Brass Band I
videos from
the Magical
Stars can offer lessons on trumpet,
http://ncsphotos. blogspot.com cornet, tenor horn, trombone,
Stars Concert. euphonium, baritone and tuba.
I usually teach pupils in pairs. Lessons following this
pattern would normally cost $7 per pupil per lesson.
Daffodil Day Friday August 28th
Families are encouraged to hire or buy their own
instrument (and I will be happy to offer advice). In
some circumstances Ne lson City Brass Band may be
able to offer the loan of an instrument for an annual
fee of $80. If this is not possible (usually due to lack
of instruments available) I a m happy to recomme nd
the MIRA rental sche me which operates from as
The Student Council are once more getting
little as $65 per 3 month hire. If you would like to
behind this worthwhile cause to raise funds for
know more about this please visit
the Cancer Society.
www.mira4hire.co.nz
Cancer is an illness that has touched many of
our lives (see Zoë’s story)
There are many music-ma king opportunities at the
On Daffodil Day the Council have decided on
Nelson City Brass Band and I would encourage
A Whacky Hair Day and a Coin Trail. young players to become involved in ense mble
activities from an early stage in order to enhance
progress. Parental support would also be useful in
encouraging regular practice at home.

If you would like your child to take advantage of this

The council ask all children to bring a gold coin opportunity, please see Mrs Ford in Room 1 for an
donation and get that gel and spray out for application form.
“Whacky Hair.” We can all have fun whilst also Nick Sharpe
raising money for much needed cancer research. DipABRSM, BA(Hons), PGCE, MA
Thank You sharpenicholas@hot mail.com
Nelson Central Student Council 027 213 6992

Squash Tournament
Feli x, i n red and Jos h (both Rm 1) competed i n the fi nal
tournam ent of the J Grade Rooki e seri es held at Club
Wai mea Squash cour ts on Sunday 16th. Both boys have
competed i n all 4 tournaments i n the seri es and hav e played
amazi ng squas h consi deri ng they have only been playi ng si nce
last year. Both boys play si mi lar games so i t alw ays an even
contest. Josh w as the vi ctor on thi s occasi on wi nni ng by only
4 poi nts. Both boys earned enough poi nts to fi ni sh i n the top
5 and r ecei ve a new squash bag.
 Nelson Ne tball – Saturday, Year 6 Help Wante d
Section Three DRAW FOR 22/08/09 We are looking for volunteers who have
overlockers and who can assist with the repair of
Venue/T ime T eam 1 T eam 2 hems on our school sports shirts. Please see
Sheryll in the school office if you are able to offer
Ct13 9:25am Henley S tings v Nelson Central S ting your assistance.

NELSO N MINIBALL DRAW

21 AUGUST 2009 28 AUGUST 2009
Time COURT 2 – RICHMO ND END Time COURT 2 – RICHMO ND END
3.45 BIRCHWOOD JUMPERS – CENT RAL 3.45 EG MINI GIANT S – CENT RAL SPURS
SPURS
FULL CO URT
FULL CO URT
7.15 NAYLAND BLUE SAINT S – CENT RAL
5.15 CENT RAL SLAM – BIRCHWOOD
SLAM
GIANT S

Nelson Ne tball - We dnesday , Ye ar 4/5 Draw

Section T wo & Four DRAWS FOR 26/08/09

Venue/T ime T eam 1 T eam 2

Ct10 4:25pm Nelson Central S chool v Wakefield Primary Force
Ct7 4:25pm Henley Magics v Nelson Central S chool
Section T wo & Four DRAWS FOR 02/09/09

Venue/T ime T eam 1 T eam 2

Ct7 3:45pm Nelson Central S chool v Birchwood S tars

Ct6 4:25pm Nayland S tar S hooters v Nelson Central S chool S tars
WEEKLY SPO RTS RESULTS
Week ende d 16th August
Netball
Central Sting v Brightwater Emeraldz. Cancelled due to
weather.
Central Magics v St Pauls Super Stars. St Pauls won 4-2.
e
Central Stars v St Pauls Cool Dudes. Stars won 4-2.
ds c a n watch th
Ki !
Player of the day: Ella (Rm 1). r FREE !
Miniball Mako s fo
Central Slam v Hampden St Cougars. Slam won 30-16.
Player of the day: Toby (Rm 7).
Central Spurs v Clifton T ce. Spurs won 40-16. with these great family concession
Player of the day: Toby (Rm 7). deals
Soccer
Cancelled due to weather conditions. Take a Kid To Footy
$15 Take the Family
Wint er Sports Tournament – Year 5/6 to Footy
1 Adult & 2 Kids
Next Tuesday 25th August $30
The annual winter sports tournament is being 2 Adults & 3 Kids
held Next Tuesday . Children were issued with
information sheets last week. Please ensure Games
permission slip and bus fare is returned asap. Sun 16 Aug Makos v s Counties 2.35pm - Trafalgar Park
Nelson
We are short of parent helpers for t he Sat 5 Sep Makos vs Manaw atu 2.35pm - Trafalgar Park
tournament. We are required to prov ide a Nelson
parent superv isor with every team. If y ou could Fri 11 Sep Makos v s Waikato 7.35pm - Lansdow ne Park
spare some time to assist with superv ision we Blenheim
would be most grateful. Please let me know on Sun 27 Sep Makos vs Auckland 2.35pm - Trafalgar Park
5484972 ext 819 or email Nelson
Fri 23 Oct Makos vs Wellington 7.35pm - Lansdow ne
shery ll@nelsoncentral.sc hool.nz
Park Blenheim