TERM 2

29th June 2011

Nelson l Centrall eSchool Week y News tter

1. Ewan H, Lina P (R8) a fantastic shape poem. 2. Joshua C, Will R, Jean Y-L (R6) for four weeks of 100% in spelling 3. Tom E, Charlotte F, Aulay F (R8) for research into head lice. The General Election is less than six months away enough time to become informed on some of the issues facing the education sector. Quality Public Education (QPE) Quality Public Education advocates use a right to education framework adopted by the New Zealand Human Rights Commission from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (1999) to assess the realisation of the right to education. The framework comprises four principles:

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. Matariki This year has been disappointing in that it was difficult to view the constellation because of the cloud cover we experienced during June. However, that didnt stop everyone in the school from celebrating the Maori New Year. Our celebrations culminated in a stick game exhibition at assembly along with a display of kites made by Totara students. The latter will be put on display in the library early next week. Science Fair While we have been celebrating Matariki children have also been working on Science Fair exhibits. Families will have a chance to view these on Thursday 7th July see other notices elsewhere in this newsletter.

Availability free education should be available for all children and respect should be shown for parental choice. A quality public education system must be based around a planned national network so that Dental Clinic every child has access to a high quality, local, publiclyThe new dental clinic will be officially opened on owned school or early childhood centre. The Ministry Tuesday 2nd August. We are still waiting for of Education must plan to ensure there are suitable information that we can pass on to you and will do so publicly-owned and managed services nationwide, not as soon as we receive it. just in areas of high growth or where new schools are Before School Supervision being established, or in low income areas. As winter starts to bite parents/caregivers will be Accessibility elimination of discrimination of interested to know the Before School Supervision access. A quality public education system must be Programme operates in the library between 7:30 and funded to a level that ensures services are accessible 8:30 am. The cost for this service is $1 per day and to all. In the early childhood sector the 20- hours free can be paid when children arrive. This is a much policy must be acknowledged as a major step in this better option that having children playing on the direction. street while they wait until 8:30 am when they can Schools and services must receive expertise and enter the grounds. support from the state as required. Special education A question of standards? would be an integral part of this system, supported Perry Rush, Principal of Island Bay School, Wellington through district resource centres, as recommended by and spokesperson for Boards Taking Action Coalition Wylie (2000). (BTAC) will discuss issues arising from the Acceptability quality education and a safe and requirement for schools to implement National nurturi ng environment for all children in accordance Standards. This will take place at the Victory with their human rights is to be a major goal. The th July Community Centre, 7:30 pm Thursday 7 public education system should be based on everyone welcome. democratic ideals with access to all, allowing for local Holiday Activity aspirations and initiatives. Looking for somewhere to take the children in the School and early childhood services would be required holidays? Nelson Miniatures Clubs display of to recognise and reflect the diversity of local miniatures and dolls houses to be held at the Stoke Hall on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July from Our we ekly newsletter is kind ly sp o nso red b y 10.00 am until 4.00 pm both days. Ticket prices are: THE DOCUMENT COMPANY adults $4, children $2. Nelson Central Achievers
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communities educational aspirations, including cultural, language, pedagogical and spiritual dimensions. School and early childhood services would be required to give families a voice, so that they operate in a true partnership. Adaptability it is important that education providers respond and adapt to the childs best interests. To provide quality for all children, early childhood ratios must be enhanced. Ratios of teachers to children are a major concern of all teachers in the system. School and early childhood services in a community must have a professional and collegial relationship with other services and with local schools, to ensure smooth transitions and to benefit from shared best practice. School and early childhood services must be able to retain their own diverse character, and be responsive to their communities needs, while working in harmony within the school system. School and early childhood services should continue to develop in accordance with a national strategic plan and curriculum. A quality public education system should be part of a unified public education service with the following features: Teachers, support staff and property to be centrally funded and administered in a manner consistent with the school sector One national employment agreement for teachers across the public education sector High teacher-to-child ratios Support staff who are well remunerated and supported A continued emphasis on professional learning opportunities All teachers qualified, eventually to a minimum of a bachelor degree level, with higher qualifications encouraged. Dr Paul Potaka PRINCIPAL

Nelson Central Social Skills

The Nelson YMCA provides A er School Programmes and Holiday Programmes in your area. These programmes are very popular with the children and their parents. We provide a limited pickup service in our YMCA van. The A er-School programme is open weekdays 3pm 6pm and our holiday programmes run daily from 8am 6pm. All programmes are CYF cer ed and WINZ subsidies available for eligible families. For more informa on please contact Marty or Lilly at the YMCA on Ph 545 6636 or email oscar@nelsonymca.org.nz

We trying to crack 400 ! 1 day to go!

Colgate Carton Race We have until June 30th to collect as many cartons as we can to be in with a chance to win a share of $60,000 worth of sports equipment.

WALKING SCHOOL BUS Do you live in the Brook Street area? Would you like to What: We are offering a holiday programme for students between the support a Walking School ages of 7 to 13 years old during the first week of the school holidays. All Bus? three hour sessions includes a focus on developing reading, writing, spelling and/ or maths depending on your childs needs and preference. There are so many reasons why A range of fun activities will also be offered to students to choose from, this would be great; exercise, neighbourhood support, including inside and outside games, computers and arts and crafts. road safety awareness, fun, When: From the 18th 22nd of July. Morning sessions will run from communication and its free!:) 9.00 am until 12 noon, and afternoon sessions will run from 1.00 am For more info www.nzta.govt.nz/ until 4.00 am, all sessions cost $30 each. resources/walking-school-bus Where: At our Kip McGrath Centre in Tukuka St, Nelson. How: Please ring Harriet at the Kip McGrath Education Centre Nelson, Please Contact Anne 05481665 0274137778 on 5482702, for further enquiries and to book your sessions.

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Casual Get-togethers at Ka Pie Cafe 2-3pm every Wednesday during term 3 and 4. A place where parent s, preschoolers, grandparents, whanau and other members of our community can feel welcome to come to meet with other parents. Toys will be available for pre-schoolers. GunJanKarun.com No agenda!

Two pairs of male guinea pigs need new homes. Gorgeous pets. Hutches available. Also, independent but loving male cat needs a new home. Grey tabby, 3 years old. Very easy. Contact Poppy Francis for more details. 545 9343 or pjfrancis4@yahoo.co.nz

TALENT SHOW Remember its on Friday 8th July at 12:45 in Trinity Hall. The Prizes are: 1st prize: A Gift basket with sprite, chocolate, lollies, muffins and a gift voucher. 2nd prize: A gift voucher for you and a friend to go to vertical limits and climb for as long as you want. 3rd prize: A pencil case filled with lots of goodies. Please sign up! There are posters up around the school for more information. If you have any questions please come to room 9. The 20 Summit Challenge is now half way through and we have a fantastic Family Challenge this Sunday. Join us to walk the Fresh Choice Nelson City Cable Bay Walkway. We have free buses leaving from Central Nelson at 10.00am taking you to The Glen, enjoy the 3.5hour walk and then we will bus you back to Nelson. Adults $10, Children under 18 free - pick up your bus passes at Fresh Choice Nelson City now. A fundraiser for the Summit Rescue Helicopter service.

Invitation to Parents / Caregivers Science Fair Projects Walk Through in the afternoon school session on the 7th July, beginning at 1.30pm. A walk through for the whole school begins at 1.30 starting in room 1 through to room 2, then room3 3, out, down the corridor to the Arts Centre for the junior displays, out the steps to room 9 (Te Pouahi displays) and finally out the door next to room 10. This is a one way system, there will be parents to direct any lost kids (or parents!). Any people who want to have a second look will need to go through the rooms again 1,2,3, Art Cent re, room 9. All classes work will be available to view after school on that day and projects with awards will be on display in the library after the awards have been announced at assembly on Monday next week.

Science Fair Info Online @ www.cawthronfair.co.nz Useful for parents and kids to check out informa on about the science fair, past winners etc. Our school science fair is on 7th Julysee details elsewhere in the newsle er. On Friday 24th we were lucky enough to be visited by a group of year 12 students from Nelson Girls College. Some of the students were Central old girls. We were well entertained with a variety of tunes from Lady Gaga to classical music. Thanks to the girls and teacher and to our children for being such a good polite audience.

N elson Primary Schools Cross Country Championshi ps A team of 25 runners were selected to represent the school in the annual Nelson Primary Schools Cross Country Championships at Saxton Field last week. There were 355 runners from 24 primary schools from all over Nelson, Motueka area and Murchison. They competed over a 2 km course which proved challenging after the considerable rain over the previous weeks. The course was extremely muddy with great pools of water to the delight of many. Managing to stay upright was a challenge and there was not a clean runner in sight. All our runners gave their best and showed great sportsmanship. Congratulations team. Special mention must go to Sam Mead who was placed 3rd in the year 6 boys race and was selected to represent Nelson in the Inter-Regional Cross Country Championships to be held in Blenheim in September. Congratulations also to the year 6 boys team (Sam Mead, Thomas Zohrab, Albie Murray, Leo Dickson) who were placed 3rd overall in the y ear 6 boys teams race. Well done boys. Many thanks to all the parents/caregivers who transported the team to and from the event and supported the team during the event. We appreciate your assistance. A full set of resul ts is posted on the sports notice board located in the hallway between rooms 2 and 3. N elson Central Cross Country Team Year 5 G irls Adele C, room 3 Maya S, room 9 Layla M, room 9 Year 5 Boys Logan C, room 3 Jonny L, room 2 Baxter C, room 3 Harry C, room 2 Aiden T, room 3 Alex S, room 1 William F, room 2 Jack E, room 3 Year 6 G irls Aimee H, room 1 Tayla P, room 3 Bianca G, room 2 Isabella D, room 9 Jessie W, room 9 Lydia B, room 2 Hannah M, room 2 Year 6 Boys Sam M, room 2 Thomas Z, room 1 David Z, room 3 Albie M, room 2 Leo D, room 2 Callum M, room 3 Konan H, room 1

WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS Week ended 26th June Netball Cent ral Sting v St Josephs. St Josephs won. Player of the day: Mackenzie W room 2 Cent ral Magic v Mapua. Mapua won. Player of the day: Ebony D room 5 Cent ral Firebirds v Nayland Stars, Firebirds won 18-2. Player of the day: Tayla P room 3 well and I'm sure the spectators can see what a big improvement you have all made with your skill levels. Player of the day went to Jacob T-S Miniball (even though he listened too well to the Coach). Cent ral Pistons v Richmond Break ers. 34 all draw He shone wit h his passing, goal shooting, Player of the day: Daniel H room 1 rebounding and lay-ups. Well done Jacob. Cent ral Celtics v Stoke Tumeke. Celtics won 34-10 Congratulations to the whole the team. You Player of the day: Jacob T-S, room 1 deserve a big pat on the back. I don't know Game report about the kids, but I can't wait until next weeks Another fantastic game played by the Celtics tonight with a convincing game!!! win over Stoke Tumeke 34-10. Yaaa Celtics. Everyone played really Goooo Celtics!!