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Nelson College for Girls
N E W S L E T T E R
NCG GIFT CATALOGUE
Kia ora tatou katoa
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whanau
The end of term 3 seems to have arrived very quickly. For
our senior students the year is rushing past and they need
to have a strong focus on the end of year deadlines, whether
this be for completion of portfolios or preparation for the
NCEA exams that begin in early November. The effort that
they put in now will have a significant effect on the results
that they are able to achieve.
The final term of the year also brings with it many events
for parents of seniors to attend and we hope to see many of
you at these events. The key ones are:20 October
29 October
2 November
3 November
5 November
– The Performing Arts Awards (evening)
– The Sports Awards (evening)
– High Tea for boarders
– Year 13 graduation (evening)
– Senior prizegiving (afternoon)
YEAR 9 2015
We have had a very successful enrolment and orientation
period for incoming Year 9 students for 2015 and we look
forward to welcoming a lovely group of young women into
our school next year. Ms Rebecca Monopoli, our Year 9 Dean
for 2015, will start visiting contributing schools next
term to gather helpful information
from the staff.
The little things that make
a difference – This is a story
that illustrates the power of
any actions that help others,
no matter how small. We have
many of our students who show
such care, empathy and concern
for others. They are learning to
be wonderful citizens and we
are proud of them.
There was a man taking a
morning walk along the
beach. He saw that along
with the morning tide came
hundreds of starfish and
when the tide receded,
they were left behind and
with the morning sun
email: [email protected]
Please find attached to this
email a copy of our new
and exciting fundraising gift
catalogue. A hard copy has
been sent home with your
daughter and if you would like
further copies do request one
via our website.
We hope the gifts we have
selected will provide some gift
inspiration for everyone.
Happy shopping & thank you.
NCG
Gift
Catalogue
2014
This catalogue contains products for sale from a range of local businesses. These are all businesses who
are pleased to support Nelson College for Girls and we would like to thank them sincerely for this.
All have agreed to donate a proportion of each sale to Nelson College for Girls. We encourage you to
support these businesses. Please remember to use the NCG code for any purchases made. Thank you.
YOUTH ALCOHOL & DRUG CLINIC
Specific timing of each of these events will be given by
official invitation to parents.
Tel: +64 3 548 3104
TERM 3 WEEK 10 2014
We are pleased to let you know that we will be recommencing
our Youth Alcohol and Drug Clinic at Nelson College for Girls.
The Alcohol and Drug clinic is open to any student within
our school and can be accessed either through self referral,
through the school counsellors or through referral by a
Teacher, Dean, other staff member or a Parent.
The current climate in Nelson with regards to youth
consumption of alcohol and drugs is concerning, with
indications that a growing number of youth are using
alcohol and/or drugs at hazardous levels. The aim of having
the Alcohol and Drug Clinics running within schools is
to provide an easily accessed and confidential service to
young people where any questions they may have can be
answered. They can get the assistance they need to work
through any issues they may be experiencing with alcohol
and/or drugs, whether these be personal, with friends, or
even in their family home. In saying this, should a safety issue
arise where the young person or anyone around them is at
risk, we will breach confidentiality – this is explained to the
young person at their first session.
We are very committed to providing this service within your
school to a high standard and want to let you know that our
door is always open should you have any questions about
our services. We thank you for your support of this clinic and
we look forward to working with you and your young people
to help them achieve better outcomes for their futures.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Greig (On behalf of Youth AOD Team)
Youth AOD Counsellor, Addiction Services, NMDHB
www.ncg.school.nz
P O Box 842, Nelson, 7040, New Zealand
rays, they would die. The tide was fresh and the starfish were alive. The man took a few steps, picked up one and threw it into
the water. He did that repeatedly.
Right behind him there was another person who couldn’t understand what this man was doing. He caught up with him and
asked, “What are you doing? There are hundreds of starfish. How many can you help? What difference does it make?” The other
man did not reply, took two more steps, picked up another one, threw it into the water, and said, “It makes a difference to this one.”
I hope that you all have some lovely family time during the upcoming holidays.
Kia kaha
Cathy Ewing
PRINCIPAL
Health Curricu
The Education Standards Act 2001
prepares a draft statement about the
the school community at least every t
HEALTH CURRICULUM CONSULTATION 2014
The Education Standards Act 2001 requires that each school Board of Trustees the school
community at least every two years. The consultation is to:
yy inform the school community about the content of the Health Education
components of the curriculum;
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school should implement Health Education;
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to enable you to provide feedback regarding the ongoing review of our Health Education programme.
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Link to Health Programme: click here (control + click)
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you to complete
We invite you to complete your feedback online following the link below by Friday 31st October.
Any comments
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October. Any comments that you hav
have on the proposed programme of work will assist us to complete this review and ensure that you have been involved in
us to complete this review and ensur
the consultation process. Feedback about the consultation will be provided to you once the process has been completed.
process. Feedback about the consulta
been completed.
Link to Feedback Questionnaire: click here (control + click)
yy describe, in broad terms, the Health Education needs of the school’s students
If you have any other questions or comments please feel free to contact Louise
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Nadia Ryan, Y12 student, has just been placed in the Top 20 of a National Design competition to design an Illustration
character in two views to show opposing emotional states. The competition was for High School age students and received
over 1000 entries.
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S C H O O L
O N L I N E
S Y S T E M S All these systems may be accessed online, at anytime, anywhere where you have internet access.
Our new website homepage looks like this. At
the bottom of each page you will see icons that
link you to our contact page, Twitter, Moodle
and Home page.
Our website does not and will not contain
information
pertaining
to
everyday
housekeeping, this will all be found in Moodle.
PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR CONTACT FORM
TO INFORM US OF ABSENCES, THIS MUST
BE DONE THROUGH THE CORRECT EMAILS
FOUND IN MOODLE ON THE FRONT PAGE.
KAMAR
THE WEB PORTAL
By logging into KAMAR through
the Web Parent Portal, which is
accessed via the front page of
Moodle, you can access your
daughter’s
attendance,
her
timetable, the main school notices.
You can also access her grades and
(once uploaded) her report.
Parents were given their login at
the beginning of the year via email.
Moodle
is
a
Learning
Management System which
is used by many schools and
tertiary institutions both in
New Zealand and overseas.
As a parent you have access
to information here without
logging on. Here you can see
term dates, the newsletter, the
calendar etc. From Moodle,
students can login through the
portal to gain access to their
classes.
Microsoft Outlook is the mail system
that we use at NCG. Your daughter
can access her mail account from
anywhere.
Google Apps is the online software
that students use to create and
collaborate. Again, this can be
accessed from anywhere.
Schools are working in a rapidly and frequently changing environment. This is both exciting and challenging,
but also takes time. We ask that as we implement these changes and upgrade and develop our systems you
bear with us and support what will finally become a very efficient and productive method of communication
for all concerned.
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NATIONAL KAPA HAKA
TE ROUROU KURA 2014
Te Rourou Kura 2014 was amazing. Going into a group
where you only know a few people was a bit hard at
first but as weekends of training went by we all became
closer. Travelling to Te Tairāwhiti with those people that I
didn’t know before was unbelievable. Long hours on the
bus and ferry were well worthwhile. When we arrived at
Turanga Ararau in Gisborne it felt so good because we
had almost reached our goal.
Finally the day we had all been waiting for. Getting up in
the early hours of the morning to eat, get dressed and
warm up was exciting. When we reached the venue we
said karakia and then went to the holding tent. The best
25 minutes standing there with the brothers and sisters
on that national stage was an unforgettable moment.
Afterwards we went down town for something to eat
and then we went back to watch other groups. It was
great to see how fantastic the other groups were. Overall
the experience was awesome. I learnt so much along the
way and can’t wait for 2016
Phoenix Moka 9Rb
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AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO SEE STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Local drama students from various local high schools are performing Next to Normal, a Pullitzer prize-winning theatrical
performance these holidays. They chose this performance because it addresses mental health issues & consequences which are
of high concern for them and their families. Please note, all performances are at the SUTER.
DATES & TIMES
performances for students (gold coin at the door)
public matinees 2 p.m.
Monday 6 Oct 7:30pm (Rehearsal)
Tuesday 7 Oct 7:30pm (Rehearsal)
Wednesday 8 Oct 7:30pm (Opening night)
Saturday 11 October
Sunday 12 October
(Parents are welcome to attend with their teenager:
full-price entry for adults to all shows)
public evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8 October
Friday 10 October
Saturday 11 October
Sunday 12 October
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Venue: SUTER Theatre, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson
Tickets can be booked at the Theatre Royal or Nelson i-Site or
Richmond Mall information centre or online at: http://www.
ticketdirect.co.nz/search/events?searchText=next+to+norm
al www.ticketdirect.co.nz
#n2nNelson
SPORTS NEWS
NCG OLD GIRLS ASSOCIATION
NCG Old Girls Association (NCGOGA) hosted
our Annual Spring Luncheon 6 September,
in the College Staff Room, 42 past pupils
attended and were well entertained by our
guest speaker The Very Reverend Charles
Tyrell, Charles has a history with NCG
during his term Dean of Nelson Cathedral
1994 – 2010. Charles had recently
returned from 3 months Sabbatical
leave in the UK, where he spent time studying “Positive Ageing”.
NCG UNDERWATER HOCKEY SCHOOL
NATIONALS
Over the winter sports week, two teams made the arduous
journey via bus , ferry and bus up to Rotorua for school
nationals. Only the top 10 teams in each division in the country
qualify for this tournament and we were lucky to have both
our Junior and Senior teams attend. The competition went
for 3 days with games starting at 7.00 am going through to
9.30pm .
SENIOR GIRLS
A team made up of Year 11 and 12 players, led by captain
Jessica Sturrock started the tournament with a number of
players down due to sickness. This made it tough on the
team. Despite this, the girls ended up second seed in their
pool after the round robin. They played a strong Wellington
Girls College in the semis, who went on to win the final. The
girls ended up a credible 4th place going down to Epsom
Girls Grammar 4–2. Overall a great effort.
JUNIOR GIRLS
A experienced team led by captain Tessa Timms completely
dominated the competition. The girls were determined and
skilled with their play. They easily won their games to be first
seed in their pool. The girls went on to meet Epsom Girls
Grammar in the final. After a bit of a slow start due to nerves
the girls ‘swam away’ with the score, 9–0 ,winning the game,
the gold medal and trophy for top team in the country. This is
the second year in a row that NCG Junior Girls have won the
gold medal. A fantastic achievement.
Stuart Batham Assistant Principal, presented news from College
to date this year via a power point production. Old Girls present
were interested to learn of this years progress with IT/tablet
technology in the classroom for students. We watched via a
youtube link the Stella Nova Choir performance in the Finale of
Big Sing held in Auckland. Congratulations to staff and students
for your amazing achievement, we are so proud of you all.
Karen Price and I met with Year 13 Students 17 September on
the college lawn to present NCG Old Girls Ass membership
to our leaving students. We encouraged students to join “Old
Girls”, and become a life member for a fee of $20.00. In return
NCGOGA will gift all new life members a porcelain College
coffee mug as a memento to their student years at NCG. All
Year 13 students have received the NCG Old Girls Association
Farewell Pack 2014 which has the membership form enclosed
to be completed by 17 October 2014, all students leaving
College are entitled to become life members of NCGOGA.
NCG Old Girls Association fosters a link between college and
past pupils nationally and internationally. Our members donate
their time to enhance our college community through social
events, fundraising, communication, creating and updating
the College Archives.
We look to hosting the Year 13 Graduation Ceremony Monday
3 November, this event remains the highlight event of the year
for the committee.
Christmas Morning Tea Saturday 6 December 10 am, will be
held in the Lois Voller Library and we welcome parents who are
past pupils and Old Girls members to attend. Please contact the
NCG Website, Alumni Section to register and we look forward
to your company.
Virginia Hogarth
Chairperson
NCGOGA
Due to NCG success in the pool the teams scored enough
points to be the ‘ Runner Up’ for the Top School Trophy
Alex Coombes-King
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C O U R T E N A Y
SCHOOL MAGAZINE
The Nelson College for Girls Collegian has been
printed since 1900! This year we are producing the
114th Yearbook as a record of the main events and the
people of 2014. We would love to see every student
take home a copy at the end of the year. The Collegian
costs $18 which can be paid as any other fee at the
Student Office.
Christina Wilson and Sammy Stevens – Editors
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W INN E R
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Nelson College for Girls
preparatory school
open night
entry 2016 onwards
Wednesday 15 October 2014
at 7 p.m.
N.C.G Library/
Learning Resource Hub
All welcome
Ph: 03 548 2194
www.ncg.school.nz
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Lucy Feltham
Head Teacher
Term 3 @ NCG
C A L E N D A R
D A T E S TERM 4
DATE
EVENT
Thursday 25 September
Mufti day
Friday 26 September
Movie fundraiser at Suter
Friday 26 September
End of Term Three
Sunday 28 September
Daylight Saving begins
Monday 13 October
Term 4 begins
Wednesday 15 October
Prep open night 2016 entry
Thursday 16 October
Interviews for Head Students
Monday 20 October
Performing Arts Awards
Tuesday 21 October
Interviews for Boarders Leaders, House Leaders and Kaitaunaki
Tuesday 21 October
BOT Meeting
Thursday 23 October
Mufti Day
Monday 27 October
Labour Day
Wednesday 29 October
Sports Awards
Wednesday 29 October
NZQA talk to Yr 12 and 13
Thursday 30 October
NZQA talk to Yr 11
Thursday 30 October
Yr12 Achievers assembly
Friday 31 October
Yr11 Achievers assembly
Sunday 02 October
CJ House High Tea
Monday 03 November
Yr13 Achievers assembly
Monday 03 November
Yr13 Graduation
Wednesday 05 November
Last day for seniors
Friday 07 November
NCEA exams begin
2014
*Correct at time of printing but subject to change
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NCG Sponsors
We are pleased to confirm the following businesses as our School Partners. Please support these
businesses and make sure you mention you’re part of the Nelson College for Girls family.
Platinum sponsor
Bowater Hyundai continue their support of our
School with the provision of the new i20 Hyundai
signwritten vehicle, acknowledging Bowater
Hyundai’s involvement with Spirit of Adventure Trust
and their generous sponsorship towards two girls to
go on the Spirit of NZ each year. The keys for the
i20 were presented to our Principal at the launch of
the new Hyundai premises on Rutherford Street on
3rd April and The Nelson Mail article is attached. The
vehicle is in constant use with errands, meetings and
appointments and the School is very grateful for this
excellent resource.
www.bowaters.co.nz
Gold sponsor
TM Covers (formerly Transport & Marine Covers) is the provider
of the smart shade sail at the school canteen as well as those
at the pool. They are the leading company in the top of the
south for all quality outdoor fabric and canvas products. They
make a wide range of products, from shade sails to outdoor
blinds, awnings, outdoor beanbags & cushions, PVC covers,
tarpaulins, calf shelters, swimming pool covers, truck covers &
curtains and boat covers. They
also have Nelson’s widest range
of hire tarpaulins available.
Contact them to discuss your
requirements.
www.tmcovers.co.nz
If you are interested in becoming an NCG Sponsor please contact Jo Reilly at [email protected]
– she would be pleased to discuss the options available.
Preferred accommodation suppliers to Nelson College for Girls
TRAILWAYS HOTEL &
DELORENZO’S STUDIO
APARTMENTS
For direct reservations at best available rates and room types, please visit the websites below
www.trailwayshotel.co.nz/contact
www.delorenzos.co.nz/bookings
Tel 0800 872 459
Please quote “Nelson College for Girls” in comments field online
Tel 0508 335 673
We now have a special offer with both Trailways
Hotel and DeLorenzo’s Studio Apartments
whereby any NCG families booking at either
accommodation can quote Nelson College
for Girls and the School will receive a 10%
commission on the booking! So please keep
this mind for those out of town visitors needing
accommodation or your next special night in
town!
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SUPPORT CJ HOUSE FUNDRAISING
BUY PURPLE
WHEATBAGS ONLY $20
BEANIES ONLY $12
All available from the student office
(Note: beanies not for wearing at school).
Nelson College for Girls
WORK DAY
4 September 2014
Thank you to all those that have supported Work Day. We still have money coming in, but are please to report that
there was a good number of girls who took the opportunity to gain some work-related experience at the same time as
supporting their School; future hairdressers helping at salons, future beauty therapists helping at beauty parlours, and
future accountants helping business administrators, to name just a few. Thank you also to those girls who simply got
behind our School fundraising with a smile, and showed good community spirit; all of which is in line with encouraging
our girls to be good citizens within their community.
$40 DONATION TO NCG = 4 HRS OF STUDENT HELP
SEED SALES
CONTACT NCG IF INTERESTED
TOTAL PACKS
STUDENT NAME:
TUTOR CLASS:
SMITH SPORTS SHOES
We have another special offer to School families. A FREE $20 voucher was sent home with the girls. This is to spend at Smith
Sports Shoes, cnr Bridge & Rutherford Street, Nelson for any footwear over $100, and is valid until 31 October 2014. For every $20
voucher that is redeemed, the School will receive $5 back. Please support Smiths Sports Shoes and thank them for supporting
our School!
VODAFONE AND INTELLIGENT REWARDS
Are you a Vodafone homeline customer? If so, you can nominate the School to receive Intelligent Rewards points from your bill
each month. It doesn’t cost you anything to nominate your School for points, but the School will earn 1.5 points for every dollar
that is spent each month by you. Call Vodafone free on 0508 011 737, quote Intelligent Rewards and register Nelson College for
Girls or ctrl click on the link below.
www.intelligentrewards.co.nz/index.hp?act=support_your_school&layout=community
Intelligent Rewards can be redeemed for a range of items from first aid kits to bean bags!
WAREHOUSE STATIONERY – SCHOOL POINTS
Each time you shop at Warehouse Stationery, please ask for Nelson College for Girls to receive Support Your School points. We
can then redeem Points for rewards to buy much needed school stationery, art supplies and more. If you are shopping online,
please quote our School code: BYSHUTZ
For more information on any of the above, please contact Jo Reilly on [email protected] or phone 548 3104 ext 891.
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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
CARROT
ONION
TOMATO
CABBAGE
BROCCOLI
RADISH
SPRING ONION
SPINACH
CAULIFLOWER
DWARF BEANS
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CUCUMBER
Seed orders will be sent home in Term 4, and we
would really appreciate your support. Family, friends
and neighbours may also be interested! Thank you
in anticipation.
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S A L E S
Order your vegetable seeds through Nelson College
for Girls!
Only $2 per pack of seeds.
Please complete below and pay to the student.
Your seeds will be delivered to you via the student.
Students - please return form & money to the Student Office by
Monday 22 September.
Thank you for supporting our fundraising.
SWEETCORN
Attention Gardeners! We have a special fundraising
offer, with packets of vegetable seeds selling at only
$2 per packet. September’s a good time to buy your
seeds, so it’s an opportunity to buy something that
you would normally buy, AND support the School
at the same time. The student that sells the most
packets of seeds will win a Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant
Polaroid camera, and the Tutor Class that sells the
most will win a pizza lunch.
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Nelson College for Girls
FUNDRAISING 2014/2015
$65,000
$60,000
$55,000
$50,000
$45,000
$40,000
$35,000
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
Incredible!
What a team!
Superb!
Marvellous!
Wonderful!
Amazing!
Brilliant!
Fantastic!
Awesome!
Cool!
Fab!
$10,000
$ 5,000
Doing well!
Great Start
Nelson College for Girls
400 Trafalgar Street South
P O Box 842, 7040
Nelson
Ph: +0064 3 548 3104
email: [email protected]
Website: www.ncg.school.nz
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