18 February 2015 Tena koutou katoa! Nau mai, haere mai ki te kura o Broadgreen BROADGREEN STORY
Belonging to Broadgreen is to know our ‘story’ that is what we stand for and who we are, our identity. 4
significant features at our school entrance symbolise our ‘story’ as follows;
VOICE BOX:
This sculpture is at the front of the school to ensure students are the forefront of our care and considerations. It
has sculptured faces of ex-students, the lid of the box is permanently removed to let the ‘voices out’
symbolising the school’s role in developing student voice through learning and leadership.
3 COLUMNS:
These columns are the colours of the houses representing our local history, virtues and contributing schools.
These acknowledge students’ previous learning and experiences they bring to Broadgreen. The 3 columns
represent the 3 opportunity’s presented at Broadgreen ie to self-improve, develop an existing talent/skill further
and to challenge oneself through trying something new.
MAORI CARVING:
This well crafted feature acknowledges the uniqueness of New Zealand and the importance of Maori students
and their contributions to Broadgreen.
STAR:
The star’s at the foot of our flagpole symbolise the Southern Cross constellation. They represent the
‘Broadgreen Way’ ie
Safety
Together
Achieving
Respect
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AT BROADGREEN
Intermediate education is often viewed as a transitional time for students as they move from primary to
secondary education. The two-year time frame is short and students develop physically and socially rapidly.
Often intermediate is viewed by many parents and students as a time of increasing independence and therefore
less direct parental involvement with the school. We welcome your involvement. Below is a list of possible
opportunities that I encourage you to consider as ways of participating in the ‘life’ of Broadgreen. Your service
and contributions are appreciated.
ACTIVITY
Sports programme
Sport coaching/managing
Netball
Art
Maori programmes/support
Music, choir, tuition
Learning assistance/tutoring
Outdoor Activities/Camp
BOT involvement
Kind regards
Derek Lucic´ Principal CONTACT PERSON
Helen Bywater
Helen Bywater
Kareen Howes
Jeana Packer
Kareen Howes
Graeme Woods
Cate Gully
Paul Johnstone
Sue Mitchell
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Monday 2 March
Wednesday 4 March
Friday 6 March
Friday 13 March
Monday 16 – Friday 20 March
Friday 20 March
Sunday 22 – Thursday 26 March
Friday 27 March
Monday 30 March
Tuesday 31 March
Thursday 2 April
TERM 1
4.30pm BOT Meeting – The Clinic
Fifeshire/Monaco/Isel day out
Broadgreen Swimming Sports – Nayland Pool
Interschool Swimming Sports – Nayland Pool
Room 20 Camp
Literacy Quiz
Room 15 Camp
Summer Sports Tournament
4.30pm BOT Meeting – The Clinic
Principal’s/student morning tea
End of term 1 – 2.50pm Finish
“STAR STUDENTS”
Each assembly we draw out of a hat a playground coupon from each house and from our
community to be recognised for friendly behaviour this term.
At the last assembly our STAR STUDENTS were:
Woodstock - Zoey Murray, Isel - Brodie Seelen, Fifieshire -Anikin Foley, Whakatu -Lasse
Hochbruegge, Monaco -Sol Cranfield and Marsden - Macy Taylor.
WANTED
Old broken wooden rulers, old hard covered books and ice cream
containers.
UNIFORM
Schooltex have informed the school that a new stock of hats and PE shirts are now available at The
Warehouse. Please ensure your child has the correct hat by the beginning of next week.
FACEBOOK AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
Students are facing increasing challenges when using social media sites. False and inappropriate information is
often believed and acted upon. Parents are encouraged to be a “friend” of their son or daughter and check
regularly what is happening between your child and their internet “friends”.
If inappropriate interaction is taking place we recommend you or your child block ("de-friend") them.
It is our school’s understanding that to be eligible to sign up for Facebook, you must be at least 13 years old.
SCHOOL SPORTS NOTICES
Sports/Music/Camp information evening: Thanks to everyone able to attend the evening. Class teachers have
copies of the handouts for anyone who was unable to be there. Music forms in the student centre.
InterSchool Triathlon: March 3rd at Rabbit Island - Students can enter as an individual to do all 3 disciplines
or part of a team doing one. Sea Swim 250m; 7km bike; 1.7km run. Permission slips are at the Sports office in
the student centre.
Rippa Rugby: Be part of a BIS team for this Friday evening league. Permission slips are at the sports office in
the student centre.
Saturday Cricket: Teams are sorted - first game Saturday. We need one more coach - contact the sports office
if you know anyone keen to help out.
Wednesday Volleyball: First game Wednesday 18th Feb. All support welcome.
Friday Sports: Students sorted into 10 sports - starts this Friday; bring sports gear & Bikes for MTB group.
Permission slips to be returned to the front office for Softball group.
BIS Swim sports: Friday 6 March - morning only - supporters welcome. Swim events for ALL students. Bring
House colours (No face paint). Our highest absentee day of the year - encourage your child to be at school - for
Yr 8's it may be their last swim race EVER. We need helpers
Orienteering: Interschool races Monday . www.noc.org.nz. Notices in the sports office.
Tennis: Intermediate league; Starts 28 Feb. Notices in the sports office.
Netball: Names being taken for Term 2 - 3 Saturday Netball - sign up outside Rm 3.
Basketball: Sign up next week at the Sports Office for Term 2 - 3 Monday Basketball.
Swimming at BIS, Term 1
Swimming is a mandatory activity and a requirement of the Physical Education curriculum. As NZ is an island
nation we are surrounded by water. In 2014, NZ had 90 people loses their lives to drowning and that is the
highest rate per capita in the world! All children need to know how to swim and how to save survive in the
water.
Swimming in Term 1 has a focus on fitness with the view towards the swimming sports on Friday Week 5, 6
March. In class with the teacher the students will have two swimming lessons per week.
Should your child been unable to participate due to sickness or injury, a note is required for your child’s
teacher. In the first week of school, your child’s teacher will explain the expectations for their lessons with the
students.
Should you have any questions about swimming please feel free to contact me as the teacher in charge of
Physical Education atristram@broadgreen.school.nz
Canteen 2015
The canteen where possible will offer healthy choices and will have a varied menu of items including the
students favourites, Juicies and Moosies, milkshakes, Coolsip-water and Coolsips. This weeks special is kiw
BBQ – Sausages in Bread $1.50.
We operate the canteen on Thursdays with the students ordering through the school front office by Wednesday
1pm.
Money raised from the canteen is used to beautify the canteen area.
PASIFIKA GROUP: The Stoke Pasifika group starts again on Monday the 2 of March in the school hall from
3-5pm. Everyone welcome from all cultures and if you would like to share your culture (whatever it is) we
would love to learn from you. Contact the school office to find out more ph 5477582 or
principal@stoke.school.nz .
KNIT-FITI CLUB
We have started a Knit-fiti club. Our aim is to beautify the school in
creative knitted ways. If you are a knitter-parent and would like to
contribute by knitting up some squares of any sizes or if you would like
to join the knitters club on Wednesdays lunchtimes to help teach kids to
knit, can you please email me: jpacker@broadgreen.school.nz
We also are in need of some wool.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Stix on Skinz
Drum Lessons(all levels)
Bass Guitar Lessons (beginners
Contact Andreas 0273155079 or
Visit www.stixonskinz.com
Moana Stand Up Paddleboards
–Mummy Paddle.
Drop the kids off at school then
come for a paddle at Tahuna,
bring a group or a girlfriend to the
RED Tent on the beach, Monday
to Friday, only $30 for 2 people
for 1 hour. To book please call
0508 MOANA NZ.
ALASTAIR COTTERILL TENNIS COACHING TERM
1 2015.
-Alastair Cotterill will be doing the Tennis Coaching.
-Tennis coaching will be available outside school time.
-Open to boys and girls.
-All abilities and ages.
-Group Tennis Coaching in School coaching.
-Individual and Group Tennis Coaching available outside school
time.
-Tennis Games and Tennis Tournaments available also.
Great For Boys And Girls Confidence.
-Adult Tennis Coaching available also.
For Further Information re:cost,time,what day,group size etc
please
Phone:(03)5486984 or Email: tigertennisnz@yahoo.com
- April School Holidays Tennis Schools available 1st week
2 Day Tennis Coaching - 2 Hours Per Day.
TENNIS - SPORT FOR A LIFETIME.
Do you want to be New Zealand’s next World
Champion triathlete? Maybe you just love to swim,
bike and run for fun. If you’re 7 – 15 years old give the
Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon a
try on 8 March in Nelson. Try it on your own or in a
team with your mates. Register online now. More info
at www.try.weetbix.co.nz
Badminton Coaching at Saxton Stadium
Wednesdays during the school term (starts 18 Feb)
Juniors: 4.00pm - 5.00pm Costs $5 per session or
6 weeks only $24
Adults: 5.00pm - 6.00pm Costs $6 per session or
6 weeks for $30 For more information contact us on
538 0072 or
email stadium@sporttasman.org.nz
Bodyinspace Acting classes for intermediate kids.
Starts weekly from Wednesday 18th February,
At Fairfield house.
For more details phone/text Nikkie on 0273468892,
email: bodyinspace@gmail.com
Or check out our website www.bodyinspace.co.nz
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Table Tennis for beginners. Coaching every Monday
afternoon 3:30 – 5pm at Saxton Stadium for students aged
8 years and over. Bats and balls provided, must have non
marking shoes or can go bare feet. Cost is only $3,
subsidised by Nelson Orthodontics . Phone Paul on
5441572 for more information.
MARIST JUNIOR RUGBY REGISTRATION 2015
If you would like to register and play for Marist Rugby Football Club this season we have teams from Under 6s to Under
13s. Registration day is Sunday 1st March 2015 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm, Marist Rugby Club Rooms, Hathaway Court, Nelson {Beside
Trafalgar Park on the River Side}
If you have any queries please contact Kathleen Thornalley 547 7863 or 0210 234 2116
Did you know?
Holidays are over and our oral health staff is once again looking forward to providing FREE care for your children’s teeth. You will
be contacted to make an appointment time which suits you. If your child is not enrolled; your contact details have changed; you have
concerns about their teeth or when their next visit is due – give your clinic a call. If the appointments time no longer suits, you have
transport problems or are going to be late, please phone us so another child can be seen. All clinics are open 8-5pm Monday - Friday
and are listed below. ‘Healthy Smiles’ require regular dental check-ups!
REGULAR UPDATES FROM THE NELSON MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH SERVICE
NELSON: 539 5324- STOKE: 539 5321- RICHMOND 539 5320