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23rd March
2011
Nelson Central School
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Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa te whanau whanui o te called just prior to leaving the school. The registers (and a
Kura Tuatahi o Whakatu – greetings to friends and pen!) will be taken with the class to the evacuation point.
family of Nelson Central School. Children will be marked off as they are collected from the
evacuation point by parents.
The disaster in Japan a few days ago has heightened Nelson Central Achievers
awareness of the potentially devastating effects of a 1. Phelan M, Jake R, Toby M, Theo F, Jasper W, Gemma
tsunami. That in turn has prompted inquiries about school T, Lucy M, Ed R (R15) for creating fantastic similes.
plans for such disasters. You can view our current 2. Callum L (Ren 3) for writing by himself
emergency procedures on the school website at: 3. Will R (R6) for a great retelling of Aoraki’s canoe.
“www.nelsoncentral.school.nz/Files/NCS Civil Defense 4. Charlotte F (R8) for a great retelling of Kakariki
procedures.pdf” 5. Jonti W, Carmina G (R1) for making brilliant progress
in swimming
I have printed below the extract dealing with tsunami: 6. Hoani M (R10) for fantastic reading
7. Pharoah (R10) for great work in reading and writing
TSUNAMI (TIDAL WAVE): 8. Kahurangi S (R10) for amazing reading
Because of the low-lying location of the school, serious 9. Tashi B, Samaria R, both for their bravery in joining a
consideration must be given to tidal waves as a potential new class
hazard. The evacuation plan in the event of a Tsunami 10. Manea A (R10) for fantastic writing
warning will depend on the length of time available: 11. Tayne H (R10) for Excellent effort in reading and
writing
l. If there is more than one and half hours warning a notice 12. Maia H (R17) Excellent reading and spelling progress.
will be broadcast over the local radio stations asking Showing great motivation with homework.
parents to collect their children from the school and 13. Luci R (R17) Excellent Explanation writing and great
evacuate them to high ground. progression with spelling.
14. Luis S (R17) Great progress with spelling.
Children not collected within the first hour will be walked 15. Taonga A (R17) Excellent recount writing.
in class groups to an evacuation point at Renwick House. 16. Luke D (R17) great motivation and skills during e-
learning.
The radio broadcasts would then advise parents to collect Well done everyone!
their children from that address as soon as possible with a Play the drums
sign posted at the front entrance of the school advising the Former student Cody Whittington started playing the drums
same. while he was at our school. After many years practising he
has turned his hand to teaching his skills to other children.
2. lf less than one and a half hours warning is possible, the See his ad elsewhere in the newsletter.
children will be immediately walked to the evacuation Some important school activities: Term 1
point at Renwick House and messages broadcast asking 28-31 March Parent-Teacher Interviews
parents to collect their children from there as soon as 28-1 April Room 2 Camp to Bethany
possible. A sign advising parents where to collect their 4-8 April Room 1 Camp to Marahau
children from would also be posted at the front entrance of
the school. Dr Paul Potaka
lf, in the event of an evacuation in 1 or 2 above, it PRINCIPAL
becomes necessary for some of the children to
remain at Renwick House for a prolonged period,
local residents will be asked to billet them. Lost Scooter belonging to Gabriel (Rm 17)
Went missing from bike cage on the day of Kahikatea
Staff responsibilities: triathlon. It Is named.
All staff will evacuate with the children, non teaching staff Please see Gabriel in room 17 if you have seen it or
attaching themselves to junior classes to help the class know anything about it.
teachers. Teachers are expected to remain with their
classes until all children have been collected, or until O u r we ek ly n ewslet t er is k in dly
advised by the Principal that they may leave. sp on sore d by –
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 WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS
Nelson Central Social Skills Week ended 20th March
Mini Soccer
Central Stars v Stoke Holland. Central won 8-2.
Player of the day: Aulay F room 8.
Volleyball
Central Spikers v HSS Team Smash. Central won 79-
40. Player of the day: Bella room 1
Rippa Rugby
Central v Hampden St Crusaders. Hampden St won.
Incrediball 12th March
Central/Victory v Wakefield Comets. Central won 38-
32.
Incrediball 19th March
Central/Victory v Ranzau Hitters. Ranzau won.
Player of the day: Bruno M room 8
Hardball Cricket
Central 85 runs v Hampden St 88 runs.
Top Batsman: Thomas Z room 1, 26 runs, Sam H
room 2, 9 runs.
Top Bowlers: David Z 2 wkts for 22 runs, Thomas Z 1
wkt for 6 runs.

Is your child interested in learning French?

I am a parent of a child at
Port Nelson Kauri Kids Aquathon - April 3rd
Nelson Central School and am
All entrants will receive a free event t-shirt
investigating the possibility of
Run the Kauri Trail of the Centre of New Zealand, then
setting up af ter school French
climb over the NBS inflatable obstacle course before
heading to Riverside Pool to swim two lengths. lessons.
Open to Teams or Individuals in Years 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 only. Before exploring this further I need an idea how much
Year 4 & 5 entrants will complete one lap of the Kauri interest their might be from children at Nelson Central.
Trail, Year 6, 7 & 8 will complete two laps.
Get the whole family involved - train together, achieve If you may be interested can you please contact me on
together in 2011! More info. www.nelsonevents.co.nz/ 021 617 157. Thank you. Ahmed Belatreche
content/port-nelson-kauri-kids-aquathon

Purple Cake Day Further News

Just to let you all know that the Emily
With Cody! Sanson-Rejous will be taking the wonderful
flags you decorated to be displayed at the
Want to give drums a go?
“Source of Hope School in Haiti. I am sure
After school slots available NOW. the children there will appreciate all the
Phone: 0277512914 or 5458133 messages of hope.
and get started!
Christine