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Message from the Principal: 8 June 2018

Dear Parents/Caregivers Thank you to all homes that promptly communicated to us with regards to the PPTA meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Days such as this are messy but it is important that we account for all of our students. It was unfortunate the weather on Wednesday forced the closure of the College and postponement of our 7 aside tournament. We are working with the other schools to try and find another suitable date. At this time of year it is usual for some families to move farms. Can you please ensure you inform the office of your new address and contact details so we can update our records and the bus company. Can I also ask please that you inform me well in advance if you are taking your children out of school for a holiday during term time. Last week we had a visit from the NZ Play House theatre group. Their performances are always entertaining for students and staff alike. Our own production is underway and we look forward to the performance in Term 3. With winter well and truly here and the cooler temperatures, a reminder that we do have puffer jackets for sale at school for $50. Please contact the office if you would like to purchase one. Next Friday we have 15 Year 7&8 students competing at the

Northern Primary Cross Country Champs, we wish them well.

Regards Mike Newell

Inside this Issue:

Wellbeing

Uniform Update

Class Updates

Sports Results

Ball Photos

Coming up:

14 June Yr9/10 Ag Visit

20-22 June Yr13 Portobello trip

27 June 7 Aside TBC

28 June Yr9/10 Ag Riparian

Planting Excursion

2 July Dream Team Visit -

Aaron Fleming

Northern Southland College

Term Two, Week Six 2018 51 Maria Street, Lumsden 9730 PO Box 17, Lumsden 9742 03 248 7121 027 248 7121 office@nsc.school.nz www.nsc.school.nz

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Text Notifications

If you did NOT receive a text notification from school on Wednesday 6 June about the school closure because of snow, please text your name and number to Tracey on 0272856252

This fortnight’s focus has been on glorious sleep. It is something we all need to function, especially growing teenagers. Sleep helps with learning, memory and concentration, as well as overall wellbeing be reducing irritability and makes you less likely to get sick. Our next focus will be on Self Love.

A BIG THANK YOU to all the parents and student helpers for helping the NSC Mixed Hockey Team cater for the Ball: Awesome job and the food was amazing! Mrs Beer and Mrs Ponga

Uniform Update Below is a photo of our new girls' skirt which replaces the current blue/white summer skirt. It is available to be purchased from now on from H&J's and will be a more suitable fit than our current skirt as it has an elastic waist and is longer. The new skirt will also blend in better with the kilt and boys' shorts/trousers. Any girls needing a new skirt (i.e. if their current styled skirt is

shorter than 5 cm above the knee), should purchase the new navy skirt. We expect that all girls starting at NSC from now on will wear the new blue skirt and that by 2022, the new skirt will be completely phased in. Girls can still choose whether they wear the kilt, tie and long or short sleeved drop-collared blouse and navy tights OR the navy skirt, short sleeved drop-collared blouse and white socks, at any time of the year. Boys can wear either the navy shorts and polo top OR navy trousers, long sleeved light blue shirt and tie, at any time of the year. We encourage the wearing of thermals under the uniform for warmth, but ask that the

sleeves/neckline don’t show; if you have a long-sleeved thermal under your short sleeved blouse or polo, you don't take your jersey off or roll up the sleeves if you do take your jersey off. Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Tracey Cullen, Uniform Convener on behalf of the uniform committee (Mike Newell, Anna Highfield & Tayla Elder)

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Pictured beside are just a

couple of Tutor Group

displays created for the

Nature Display challenge.

This challenge was in

conjunction with the

Wellbeing focus of Nature

in Weeks 3 & 4. Some

very creative displays,

well done to all Tutor Groups that participated.

Winter Sports Results

Hockey

May 29

Mixed grade lost against

JHC 8-0

Basketball

May 30

NSC lost to Gore High

School 53-36

MVP Dominic Carston

Girls Football

May 30

NSC won against CSC 3-0

7 June

NSC won against SGHS 4-0

Students studying mechanics investigating Hook’s Law (above left) and a non linear Torque relationship (above right)

Girls’ Football The NSC Girls' Football Team have had a great start to the season. Their first game was a 3-0 win against last year’s nemesis Central Southland College, who they had lost to in last season’s final 3-1. A complete team performance with 'Player of the Match' going to Pearl Stevens (first time as Goal-Keeper) and Matilda Highfield (Left-Mid). The second game was a victory against Southland Girls’ High School 4-0. 'Player of the Match' going to Charlotte Rodgers-Foran (Right-Mid) and Pearl Stevens (Goal-Keeper). A special well-done to the new squad members for their performances and for fitting into the squad culture. Mr S Chan (Coach)

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NSC Ball 2018