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Message from the Principal: 13 April 2018

Dear Parents/Caregivers

It is hard to believe we are at the end of the first term already but as we look back there has been no shortage of quality learning, whole school events, camps and all sorts of activities that make a school busy and exciting. This week finished with Mr Reid's "Pirates". This has become an institution in itself and many past and present students will have fond memories of this amazing set-up. Mr Dale Kington has been appointed to the position of HOD Health and Physical Education and starts in week 5 of next term. Mr Kington is currently at King’s College in Auckland. Yesterday we also farewelled two staff members; Mrs Melissa Palmer, one of our Teacher Aides, and Mrs Catherine Baldock, who has been long term relieving for Mrs Cairns while she has been on maternity leave. Both have been an asset to the school and will be missed. I would like to congratulate all of our Year 7&8 students who competed at the Southland Primary Athletics last Saturday. It was less than ideal conditions but it was great to see NSC so strongly represented and a list of specific achievements is in this newsletter. Also well done to our thespians who performed in the production of Shrek as part of the Gore Musical Theatre. Recently some changes to the Food Act have come into force which will have an unfortunate impact on our canteen. A true case of bureaucracy gone mad but we will have to comply. I will update you all when we have worked through a solution. I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and to thank all students who will be attending the Anzac Day services in our area. Noho ora mai

Mike Newell

Inside this Issue:

Wellbeing

Science

TeenAg & Agrikids

University Information

Sports Results

Coming up:

13 April Last Day Term

25 April ANZAC Day

30 April Term 2 Starts

4 May NSC Cross

Country

6-8 May Yr13 Camp

Northern Southland College

Term One, Week Eleven 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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ANZAC Day If students are wishing to attend an ANZAC Day Service, we ask that they go in correct, tidy school uniform to represent our school and show respect to the fallen soldiers.

Some of the fantastic Gold Mufti Day dress-ups. The gold coin donations

collected went to St John Ambulance. The last week of Term has been about reflection . A time to think back on how you‘ve worked towards your goals and improved your general well being. Now it’s time to make a plan for the holidays. The holidays are a time to relax, rest, enjoy and recharge for Term 2. It’s also a perfect time to catch up on any school work. We look forward to seeing you all fresh and ready next Term!

Clay target shooting

Clay target shooting starts today after school at Balfour, with a large number of students keen to improve their shooting skills.

The Y12 Biology class are studying the structure and function of the respiratory and circulatory system, focusing on gas exchange and internal transport. The students took a hands-on approach and dissected some sheep plucks on Thursday.

The Y7C8 classes are studying the geology of Northern Southland. They used chocolate as a model to show the formation of different rocks and to explain the rock cycle.

Science

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Hockey & Basketball Fundraiser NSC Mixed Hockey team and Boys’ Basketball are selling reusable, recyclable takeaway coffee cups to help raise funds for tournament in Oamaru. Designed and made in New Zealand, BPA free, industry standard 100% Recyclable 12oz cups. Over 30 outstanding designs to choose from at only $15 each. Contact the College office 032487121 or players for more information

STS Exchange An information evening for the STS exchange is being held at the Invercargill City Library, 50 Dee Street, Invercargill, 7 May 6.30pm. Come to our free information evening and meet previous students and staff who have been a part of this incredible experience. Sign up at sts-highschool.com or phone (03) 2140751

University Information Evening The University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (UC) invites students from our school and their families to attend its Southland Information Evening on Wednesday 9 May. The evening is a great opportunity for senior secondary students and their parents to learn more about the range of qualifications UC offers, to hear from leading academics and get key questions answered about:

Scholarships Accommodation Student Support Degree and course information

Anyone considering university study in 2019 or 2020 is welcome at this free event, so register online to find out everything you need to know about life and study at UC. Register at: www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/info-evenings/ The UC Information Evening starts at 6pm on 9 May at ILT Stadium Southland, 18 Surrey Park Road, Invercargill

TeenAg and Agrikids

15 Students have been studying Agricultural topics during Friday Clubs time and over Google Classroom this term, in preparation for the TeenAg and Agrikids contest being held as part of the Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year competition at Browns on Saturday, April 21

st. I team of Lachy

Elder, Fynn Mitchell and Jack Merchant are competing at 9.30 in the Agrikids part; and five teams, comprising Arron Sangster and Kane Graham, Josh Bennett and Ollie Trusler, Scott Cullen and Cameron Slatterly, Kyle Hansen and Izac Elder, Kate Bennet and Adriana Evans, and Bernice Cullen and Dylan Bulleid, are all competing at 11.30 at Browns. Unfortunately our sixth team of Xavier Trusler and Jack Stalker have had to withdraw due to other sporting commitments.

We wish these students all the best.

Jean Little

Another successful week with our students getting involved with the

Pirates set up in the hall, always a school favourite. Thanks to Mr Reid.

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Wanted Winter Sports

Coaches

Looking for anybody keen to

get involved and help with one

of our winter sport teams;

Basketball, Football, Rugby,

Hockey. Please contact Jayne

Beer on

248 7121 ext 205 or by email

jbeer@nsc.school.nz

Any help will be greatly

appreciated.

Volleyball Won against Menzies White - 25-19, 25-14 Lost against Verdon - 25-23 NSC, 25-18 Verdon, 15-11 Verdon Results for Volleyball, the

second game a final for season

which NSC narrowly lost to

Verdon who happened to be a

rather large Boys team when

ours was a mixed team.

NSC Swimming Records Broken 2018 U13Boys 25m

Breaststroke

S Mason

K Marsh

22.68

22.63

2001

2018

O16 Boys 25m Freestyle S Gear 13.22 1995

50m Freestyle D Scott 30.53 2013

25m

Breaststroke

A Cowie 17.91 1992

50m

Breaststroke

D Scott

Samuel Rodgers-Foran

43.09

40.34

2014

2018

Girls U15 25m

Breaststroke

L Waller

Cassandra Rodgers-

21.44

20.84

2011

2018

75m Medley K McIntosh

I Highfield

1.10.59

1.05.31

2016

2018

Jake Norish 11yr B Shot Put 6th 7.19m

Fynn Mitchell 12yr B 1500m 4th 5:39.96.

800m 3rd 2:36.43.

Kalipoli Taufa 100m 6th 14.17.

Gemma Bullied 11yr G 1500m 5th 6:12.29.

Long Jump 5th 3.98m

Grace Naylor Long Jump 6th 3.95m

Leonne Geldenhuys

12yr G 100m 3rd 14.20.

Shot Put 6th 7.17m

Aillish Woods High Jump 3rd 1.30m

Relay Teams Northern 12yr G 4th

Lauren Stevenson

Leonne Geldenhuys

Georgia Roy

Aillish Woods

Northern 11yrs G 2nd by .16th second!!

Nicole Green

Grace Naylor

Gemma Bullied

Briar Wilson

NSC Primary Athletics 2018