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whole country as it generates higher returns than any other spending on education or social programmes for children later in life. The report of the task force provides the government an opportunity to put children first by turning its early childhood policy around and putting it on the right track. A Cultural Competency programme Last week Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples announced a new Cultural Competency programme under which Teachers will be required to learn the Mori competencies under new rules to be introduced next month. The programme would begin to be introduced later this year and would be in every school by the end of 2012. It requires teachers to study tikanga Mori and te reo during their university studies, training courses and at school. It is good to see te reo competency being recognised as a core part of a teachers role. It also recognises that having a teaching workforce with a more in-depth knowledge of te reo and tikanga Mori has a big impact on Mori student motivation and achievement. What teachers and schools will need however is solid resourcing and ongoing professional development. Its important that any training in te reo and tikanga Mori is backed up by regular opportunities for teachers to enhance their knowledge and skills in the classroom. This initiative will undoubtedly pose challenges for teacher education institutions as there is a shortage of fluent te reo teachers generally. At a school level we welcome details on exactly how the programme would work in practice and just how cultural competency would be measured.

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. Our thoughts go out to the Christchurch people who have been doing their best to get their lives back on track after the September and February quakes. One family had only just returned to Christchurch on Saturday and now this If they return we will welcome then with open arms. In the meantime we hope that new damage is only minimal and that they and others will be able to continue the rebuild. Matariki Matariki continues to be our focus this month and children are engaged in a wide range of activities as they learn about the significance of this event. Kahikatea have a great display in their corridor and children from other syndicates have been taking part in more active pursuits. If you get a chance later in the week or even early next week you might like to call by Totara Syndicate classrooms and view their flax/raupo kites. (Some pictures on page 2Ed.)

Dental Clinic Dental services based at the school will cease from the end of this week. Services for our children will take place at a new super clinic located in Franklyn Street. We dont know when that will start but I expect to receive notification when the operational details have been worked out. The new procedure will mean parents/caregivers having to make their own way to appointments and then return their children to school. The General Election is less than six months away enough time to become informed on some of the issues facing the education sector. An invitation to attend an On Line Safety Seminar The Link Learning ICT Cluster of Schools of which our Early Childhood Taskforce school is a part, is offering parents/caregivers an The Early Childhood Taskforce was set up by the opportunity to learn more about Cybersafety. You are government to advise on value for money in early childhood education. The task forces report is at odds with invited to a presentation on the subject to be held on current government actions. While the government Tuesday 21 June 7pm at the Honest Lawyer, Monaco continues to argue that early childhood spending is Are you worried about your childs safety on line? Come unaffordable, the report clearly states that early childhood along and discuss issues around cyber safety and how to education must be considered a priority even in times of keep yourself and your children safe on line. This fiscal constraint. presentation will provide practical advice to help you The report also recognises how essential quality early address the ten most pressing cyber safety issues. childhood education is and recommends improvements to Don't delay... register today... and feel more confident about teacher qualifications, group sizes and ratios; something supporting your children on line! upon which government has moved in the opposite RSVP to allanah.king@gmail.com direction. In the past year funding has been cut to more than 2,000 services, the target for having 100% qualified Aimed at parents, BoT, teachers & principals. teachers has been abandoned, professional development for early childhood teachers has been cut, support for Our we ekly newsletter is kind ly teachers in training and new graduates has been reduced sp o nso red b y and group sizes have been radically increased. THE DOCUMENT COMPANY However overall the report reinforces the message that investing in quality early childhood education benefits the
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Nelson Central Achievers 1. Andrew D, Ollie M (R12) for some really great written work 2. Pharoah (R16) for fantastic progress in reading 3. Alex N (Ren 2) for great descriptive writing 4. Cheyanne S (R9) for outstanding progress with kupu hou 5. Hazel R (R9) for taking great pride in her mahi 6. Jessie W (R9) for a super presentation, making good choices and great leadership Congratulations and well done we are very proud of you. Some important school activities: Term 2: 20 June Nelson Region Cross Country 21 June BOT Meeting Staff Room Term 3: 9 August International Day of the World's Indigenous People 16 August BOT Meeting Staff Room 29 August Start of Eid 1 September NIS Promotional visit to NCS 7September Prospective students from all contributing schools invited to view NIS in action (children to make their own arrangements to attend and advise the class teacher) 7 September Parents/Caregivers of Years 4, 5 & 6 invited to NIS for a promotional evening 13 September Winter Tournament 19 September Nelson Schools Science Fair 20 September BOT Meeting Staff Room 22 September 22 September Inter Regional Cross Country 29 September Nelson City School Speech Competitions Dr Paul Potaka PRINCIPAL

"My grandad bought me a nice, warm hoodie jacket to keep me warm at school, but it disappeared about 3 weeks ago at school. It's a pink zip-up hoodie with "CONVERSE" across the front, and my name's on the tag. We hoped it would have turned up in lost property by now - has anyone spotted it or taken it home by mistake? I would love to have it back. If you've seen it please call my mum, Rachel, on Ph. 5482889, or leave it at Lost Property or with my teacher at Room 13, Rachel. Thank you, from Camryn B.

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At Kip McGrath Nelson students receive a free assessment to determine their specific strengths and areas for development. An individualised programme is written and students attend 80 minute lessons, once or twice per week, with qualified and experienced teachers. A variety of tailored resources and teaching strategies are used, including a range of soft ware designed specifically to support the New Zealand Curriculum, direct instruction, pencil and paper exercises and homework tasks. If you would like to help your child develop a love for learning, contact us by phoning, emailing or by dropping into the Centre in the yellow church on Tukuka St. Call or email Harriet to arrange a free assessment 03 5482702 021 618790 kmecnelson@hotmail.co.nz

Nelson Central Social Skills

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Community Meeting Invitation Helping to keep Teens Safe You are invited to a parent s discussion meeting where we discuss useful st rategies on how to keep our children safe with the emphasis being on the teenage years. It is to be held in the hall @ Nelson Girls College and there will usually be a hot drink, followed by a formal talk/ presentation/ followed by a discussion. There have been 2 previous evenings which were very informative and entertaining. This one will be held at Nelson Girls College on Monday 20 June at 7pm. The contact person is Ingrid Beach, the Safe City Adviser from Nelson City Council. If anyone has any inquiries contact Ingrid or St eph Menzies on 54507269 if anyone wants to com e along with her for the evening.

WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS Week ended 12th June Netball Central Firebirds v Appleby. Central won 16-3. Player of the day: Carleigh H. Miniball Central Pistons v Hampden St Slammers 332 all a draw. Player of the day: Josephine R. Central Celtics v Enner Glynn Bullets. Celtics won 266. Player of the day: Gyung K Game report Wow what an exciting game played by the Celtics tonight. I'm sure there was more than one spectator with a hoarse voice at the end of the game. We played Enner Glynn Bullets and won 26 to 6.The Celtics were calling each other, passing well, shooting baskets and rebounding exceptionally well. The whole team deserves player of the day but Gyung shone with his blocking, rebounding and passing. Well done Gyung!! Colgate Carton Race We are now up to 340 !! Keep them coming. 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. Collection container in foyer.

51B Brook Street, Nelson 7010 Phone 5489936 Email: brookkindy@xtra.co.nz Under the umbrella of the Nelson District Free Kindergarten Associa on (Inc) Limited vacancies are now available for 2 and a half to 5 year olds. Fully qualied and registered teachers 20 hours ECE for 3 year olds and older and NO fees for under 3 year olds (condi ons apply) Call for more informa on or visit the kindergarten and meet the teaching team. Give your child a great start in life!

Nelson Central School Tennis Representatives Last week a team of 49 year 5 and 6 students attended On Sunday the 5th June David Z of room 3 the Inter School Cross Country Championships held at and Thomas Z of room 1 represented Branford Park. Schools attending were Hira, Auckland Nelson in a Top of the South Tennis Point, Hampden Street, Clifton Terrace, Victory and St Tournament in Blenheim. Josephs. Conditions were extremely heavy underfoot after the recent heavy rain. Teams raced over a David won all his three games (singles, challenging 1.5km course through different terrain. All doubles, mixed doubles). runners performed extremely well under the conditions Thomas won 2 singles games and doubles. and were a credit to the school. The following runners The Nelson team performed extremely well finished in the top ten of their section: beating Marlborough 18 matches to 14. Year 5 boys 2nd in year 5 boys teams event Well done David and Thomas. 4 th Luke M room 1 Luke M rm 1, Logan C rm 3, 8 th Logan C room 3 Jonny L rm2, Baxter C rm 3, Harry C rm 2 Year 6 girls 10th Asti O room 3 Year 6 boys event 3 rd Sam M room 2 4 th Thomas Z room 1 6 th David Z room 3 8 th Albie M room 2 Teams Year 5 Girls Layla M room 9 Carmina G room 1 Maya S room 9 Hannah M room2 Year 5 Boys Baxter C room 3 Logan C room 3 Harry C room 2 Luke M room 1 Caleb G room 3 Jack E room3 Aiden T, room 3 Year 6 Girls Isabella D room 9 Asti O room 3 Tayla P room 3 Aimee H room 1 Bianca G room 2 1st in year 6 boys team Sam M rm 2, Thomas Z rm 1, David Z rm 3, Albie M rm 2, Leo D rm 2

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Isobel M room 2 Ella M room 1 Josephine R room 2 Adele C, room 3 Alex S room 1 William S room 2 Johnny L room 2 William F-A room 2 Gyung K room 1 Beau C room 1

Year 6 Boys Albie M room 2 Sam M room 2 David Z room 3 Thomas Z room 1 Max P room 3 Sam H room 2 Jacob T-S room 1 Ethan P room 3 Jonti W room 1 Leo D room 2 Callum M room 3 Ronan O room 2 Omar D room 3 Rohan T room 2 Isaac M room 1 Joe R room 2

Baimon W room 2 Isabella S room 1 Lydia B room 2 Jessie W room 9 Molly M, room 3

Many thanks to all the parents/caregivers/ staff who transported the team to and from the event and for supporting them on the day. Thank you to the children from room 2 who helped with the setting up and dismantling of the course. Your help was invaluable.