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23rd February
Nelson Central School
Schoo
Weekly Newsletter
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2011
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa te whanau whanui o te direction of flow and finishing point for each letter. If you
Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – greetings to friends and need A4 copies they can be purchased at the school office
family of Nelson Central School. for 10 cents each.
Te Matatini O Te Ra
In the world of kapa haka the Te Matatini National Festival
reigns supreme! It’s the place where haka groups from
around Aotearoa and Australia congregate to see who will
wear the title of the Māori world’s top group for the next
two years. This biennial event is a must on the Māori
social calendar and mixes competition with tradition.
This year 42 haka groups representing 13 regions including
Australia, competing in a highly skilled and disciplined
demonstration of the Māori performing Arts.
The event is the ‘premier Māori cultural performing arts
festival’. It is the world’s largest celebration of Māori
performing arts, showcasing Māori culture and talent
attracting upwards of 30,000 participants and visitors.
This year Nelson was represented by Te Whatukura.
Whaea Erina, who teaches in Room 17, was a member of
the group. Although they performed very well they didn’t
make the finals. However, we congratulate them for having
made it to this year’s festival – kia kaha koutou.
Federated Farmers Farm Day
Ian & Barbara Stuart, Cable Farm, 799 Cable By Road,
Nelson 7071 are opening their farm to families on Sunday
13 March, 10am – 3pm. For further information go to:
www.farmday.org.nz for maps, directions and further
information.
No Dogs
I’m sure the family dog is much loved by all in the family
and for all intents and purposes is treated as a family
member. However, when it comes to school it would be
appreciated if you would leave them at the school gate.
Most people won’t know your dog as you do and all they
see is a potential health threat for their children. From that
point of view we prefer that they not come onto the school
grounds.
Trinity Parking
I have been asked to let members of our school community
know that Trinity Church grounds are not to be used as a
drop off point for the school. It’s tempting to use it that
way but also very annoying for the church and its business.
The last offender was the drive of a silver station wagon
registration number DRS471.
No Homework?
Last week I wrote about the importance of pencil grip
when children start writing. This week I have included 3
charts with the New Zealand Curriculum requirements for O u r we ek ly n ewslet t er is k in dly
learning to shape numerals and letters of the alphabet – sp on sore d by –
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 LOST PROPERTY CLOTHING SALE
2010 Term 4 lost property will be for sale
on Friday morning 8.30am - 9.00am outside
the library. Everything for $1 - $2 only.
Summit Club
Last week 65 children went on the walk to the Centre of New ...continued from previous column
Zealand – what a great start to the year. If that enthusiasm27 May Crash Demonstration
keeps up I can foresee us having a real claim on Mt Arthur in
28 May Schools Cross Country League
December! 2 June Cross Country Relay
Student Writing – The Treaty of Waitangi No 1 4 June Matariki
The Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement made in 1840 between 8 June Touch Competition
the Queen of England and the Maori people of New Zealand. 9 June Inter-School Cross Country
The Treaty gave the Queen of England control of New Zealand 14 June Inter-School Cross Country
so they could buy land and make rules. Waitangi Day is (postponement date)
celebrated on February the 5th. 20 June Nelson Region Cross Country
(Luc, R8) 21 June BOT Meeting Staff Room
Student Writing – The Treaty of Waitangi No 2
The Treaty of Waitangi was an agreement between the Maori Term 3:
chiefs and the Crown about the transfer of ownership of land 9 August International Day of the World's
in New Zealand. The Treaty was written in 1840. There were Indigenous People
two copies, one written in English and one written in Maori. 16 August BOT Meeting Staff Room
The problem was the two copies didn’t say the same thing. 29 August Start of Eid
This led to many conflicts between Maori and Pakeha. The 13 September Winter Tournament
Pakeha used the English version to confiscate large areas of 20 September BOT Meeting Staff Room
land which the Maori had not agreed to. They also bought 22 September Inter Regional Cross
some very large areas for very small sums of money. Country
In recent years the government has set up a tribunal to look 29 September Nelson City School Speech
into any claims of unfair land deals. The Waitangi Tribunal Competitions
can award iwi compensation which can be in the form of land
or money or both. (Aulay, R8) Term 4:
TBA Grasshopper Tennis
Well done Aulay and Luc, you chose to write about a difficult 25 Oct BOT Meeting Staff Room
topic and you made a great job of writing each sentence. 11 November Inter Regional Football
15 November BOT Meeting Staff Room
Term dates for 2011 20 November Universal Children's Day
Monday 7 February - Friday 15 April 26 November Islamic New Year
Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July 10 December Human Rights Day
Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October 13 December BOT Meeting Staff Room
Tuesday 25 October - Wednesday 21 December 16 December End of Year reports due to go home
19 December Totara Final Assembly
Public Holidays 21 December Final School Assembly 11:15 am.
Queen's Birthday - 6 June (Monday)
Labour Day - 24 October (Monday) Terms and dates for 2012
Some important school activities: Term 1 starts Wednesday 1 February
Term 2 finishes Thursday 5 April
Term 1: Waitangi Day 6/2
24 February Totara overnight camp
25 February NCG Summer Picnic – front field Term 2 starts Monday 23 April
3 March Pohutukawa Swimming Carnival Term 2 finishes Friday 29 June
6 March Weetbix Tryathlon ANZAC Day 25/4
9 March Kahikatea Swimming Carnival Queen’s Birthday 4/6
11 March School Photos
15 March BOT Meeting Staff Room Term 3 starts Monday 16 July
17 March Inter-School Swimming Sports Term 3 finishes Friday 28 September
28-31 March Parent-Teacher Interviews
Term 4 starts Monday 15 October
Term 2: Term 4 finishes Tuesday 18 December
2-7 May National Primary Science Week 390 half days for the year
14 May Schools Cross Country League
17 May BOT Meeting Staff Room Dr Paul Potaka
21 May Schools Cross Country League PRINCIPAL
 Purple Cake Day Tuesday March 1st
Are you ready for Purple Cake Day?

It would be marvellous if we were ALL in PURPLE !!!!

Please support this worthy cause.
Please have children bring a gold coin donation and an extra dollar for a delicious
cup cake.
There will be dairy and gluten
free batches available.
Thanks so much to Stef
Menzies and the Nelson
Central Community group for
organising the making and
icing of cupcakes with the
children’s help.
Parents will be available to
paint the faces of as many
children in the Kowhai area as
possible for a $1.00.

You are welcome to come

along at lunchtime and view
the purple spectacle.

Also our Purple Cake Day

Choir will be performing on
the front steps at 12.15pm.
It will be fantastic !!!
Christine

Tutus on Tour
Wednesday March 6th
1pm Trafalgar Centre
The Royal New Zealand Ballet will be presenting one only
special performance of Pinocchio for schools.
We have managed to secure thirty tickets for this show. If
you wish your child to attend please deposit monies in
marked box in foyer and fill in details provided on the form
by payment box.
This special performance will be an educational treat for our students by the world renowned Royal
New Zealand Ballet Company. The performance will especially appeal to our students involved in dance
and ballet. Teachers will accompany the children. A charge of $13.00 covers the ticket and the return
bus fare.
 Nelson Central Social Skills

Fri day, 25th February

5.30pm – 7pm
Front field – BYO Tea, rug etc
Fun old-
old- fashioned races.
Juicies on sale for $1
Cancellation (due to weather) notified on “More FM”

It is my right to be greeted
nicely.
It is my responsibility to greet
others nicely.

Hardball Cricket
Important notice: Hardball cricket practice will be on Friday at 5pm this week.

Nelson Central v St Josephs, Saturday 19th February

Batting first Central made 107 for 1 .
Top scorers were Thomas Z 20 no, David Z 17 no , Darcy T 15 no and Sam H 13.
St Josephs made 48 for 5.
All the bowlers bowled well with Harry C taking 2 for 2 to be the leading wicket taker.
It was very pleasing to see only a very small number of wides MARIST MUSTER
bowled. Come and play Rugby for Marist for
the 2011 Season, Ages 5 - 13 years
Nelson Suburbs Football Club -CLUB REGISTRATION DAYS Registration Days are:
Wednesday 2nd March 7 - 8.30pm Friday 11 th March, Tahuanui Playing
Fields – 4.30pm onwards
Saturday 5th March 10 - 11am
Sunday 13th March, Tahunanui
at the Suburbs clubrooms, Saxton Field. On-line registration Playing Fields 3.00pm – 5.00pm
also available on www.nelsonsuburbs.co.nz. Any queries please contact Kathleen
Thornalley - 5488609

ALASTAIR COTTERILL
TENNIS TCNZ TQPA
Alastair will be available for
tennis coaching a t our school: all
ages, all abilities, boys or girls
and small groups.
Tennis Coaching available
outside sc hool hours – contac t
Alastair (03-548 6984); Mobile
(027-3488029)
E-Mail:
tigertenni snz@ya hoo.com.
FUN SPORT : TENNIS : SPORT
FOR A LIFETIME