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.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the annual mask parade and thanks to teachers and parents who helped to make such wonderful masks. I was really proud of the turn out of children, teachers and parents. Our effort this year was organized by Christine Harrison with musical assistance by Tanya Nock and design and technical expertise by Dave Palmer. The fact that we won the ‘Daring Diversity’ prize was incidental to the fun everyone had in getting ready and taking part – well done everyone.

Tsunami Relief Operations
The tsunami that occurred while we were on holiday has spawned much interest with several relief organizations stepping up their work. If anyone is interested in contributing as a family or other group you might like to consider doing so through the agencies listed in this weeks newsletter – thanks to the Hobbs family for making the list available to us.

Iron Brion
Through the medium of our 'Iron Brion' Barbecue Roadshow, the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Marketing Bureau is encouraging children to think about a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet. Teachers use the road show as part of their teaching materials. If you object to your child taking part in the programme please advise your teacher.

After school procedure
If you are picking up your child after school or if someone else is doing that, can you please ensure they are here on time. Children get anxious if the people picking them up are not here to meet them.

We ask children to wait near the front office steps if they perceive that their ride is late. While there may be staff around at the time they are not on duty and may not be in a position to help or comfort your child.

Dr Paul Potaka
PRINCIPAL

 

Term Events

9-13 Nov    - Room 2 Camp
12 Nov       - NIS Powhiri for 2010
                   enrolments
16-20 Nov  - Cycle Safety Week
18 Nov       - NIS testing for extension
                    class
22 Nov       - SCG Push Play Family
                    Walk
Dec            - End of Year activities TBA
4 Dec         - Mt Arthur Summit Club
                    Walk
7 Dec         - SCG Summer Picnic
                    Evening
10 Dec       - Totara Big Day Out
13 Dec       - Year 6 Disco
14 Dec       - Year 5/6 End of Year
                    Assembly
14 Dec       - Kowhai Big Day Out
16 Dec       - School closes