NCG Prep School - Nelson College for Girls

NCG Prep School
N E W S L E T T E R
Kia ora tatou katoa
TERM 1 WEEK 10 2015
PREPARATORY SCHOOL AGM
Dear Parents/Caregivers/Whanau
Here we are at the end of a busy and successful first
term and I am sure the girls are looking forward to their
holiday in order to recover from all the action that has
been packed in to the first weeks of our school year. Year 7
and Year 8 students enjoyed their Whenua-iti experience,
Summer Tournaments, Shakespeare competitions,
school athletics, swimming and goal setting have all been
part of the landscape of commitment and achievement
and I would like to congratulate all the girls on the
excellent attitude they have displayed and all that they
have participated in. I would like to encourage the girls
to continue in the positive way they have commenced
the year. We can look forward to many more successes in
the terms to come.
Preparatory School Incorporated
Society is scheduled to have its AGM
at 4pm on Thursday 7 May 2015.
This will be held in the Meeting Room
of the Main College.
MERIT ASSEMBLY REMINDER
THIS THURSDAY 3 APRIL @ 8.45 am
IN NCG MAIN HALL
ALL WELCOME
Thank you to all those parents/whanau who have
supported the school this term in their assistance with
transport, offers of coaching/management of teams and
PPSG activities. It is greatly appreciated and valued by all
the staff at Prep.
Congratulations
to Eloise Beattie,
our 2015 Athletics
Champion.
Well done Eloise!
Have a happy and enjoyable Easter break.
Kind regards
LUCY FELTHAM
Head Teacher
Nelson College for Girls Prep School
APPLICATIONS
FOR
2016
ARE STILL
OPEN
Tel: +64 3 548 2194
email: [email protected]
www.ncg.school.nz
P O Box 842, Nelson, 7040, New Zealand
YEAR 8 CAMP @ WHENUA ITI
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YEAR 8 CAMP @ WHENUA ITI
CAMP
REFLECTIONS
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YEAR 7 CAMP @ WHENUA ITI
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YEAR 7 CAMP @ WHENUA ITI
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NCG SWIMMING SPORTS
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INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS
On Friday 21 March a group of girls who had
been selected from Prep represented our
school at Interschool Swimming. It was a
really enjoyable day and even though we had
some nerves, we came out with some great
results. Everyone enjoyed it and all the girls
did their best, making sure they swam right
to the end of the lane even if they were far
behind. Overall it was a fantastic experience
and we would love to do it again.
by Skye O’Brien and Olivia Peterson
Interschool Swimming Team from left to right:
Sophia McKean, Olivia Smith, Olivia Peterson, Skye O’Brien, Emma Newson, Holly Goulter, Meren Almond
Part of the team but not in photo: Yeni Choi, Lucy Reburn, Charlotte James, Holly O’Loughlin, Sophie Manson
PREP SPORTS
SUMMER TOURNAMENT REPORTS WILL BE IN TERM 2 NEWSLETTER.
VOLLEYBALL
Thank you to the parent who
sent in this great photo of
one of our volleyball teams.
Last week the Prep School were
treated to a 2 hour golf croquet
lesson and games. The feedback
from the girls was extremely
positive with many showing interest
in taking up the sport. You can
contact Annie from the Hinemoa
Croquet Club.
For more details
[email protected]
Thought you may like this
lovely photo of the girls. They
played all day Sunday and
had a lot of fun together.
Mr Beggs has been a wonderful
dedicated and enthusiastic Coach.
Volleyball Tournament Team
from left to right
Terry Beggs (Coach), Kaylee Byrne, Olivia
We would like to extend a
Peterson, Danielle Smith, Emma Newson,
really big thank you to all our
Hannah Beggs, Lucy Tucker, Lucy Wilson
coaches and managers for
all the dedication, time and
encouragement given to our girls.
It is greatly appreciated by everyone
one and Prep.
You make the difference!!
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UNIFORM REMINDERS – Years 7–12
Take care with your appearance; wear your uniform with pride.
The following reminders will help you to do this.
All items of uniform must be in good repair.
HAIR/MAKEUP
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Worn in a neat style, off the face
Plain and unobtrusive ribbons or hair ties
Hair must be a natural colour.
No coloured nail polish
Only natural looking makeup
UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS
Tues lunchtime – 1.30 – 2.15 pm
Thurs lunchtime – 1.30 – 2.15 pm
If you are making a special journey
in we advise phoning first.
Ph: 03 548 3104 Ext: 897
JEWELLERY
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Earrings – only one plain, small stud or sleeper in each ear.
Other jewellery – one watch; one small necklace or bracelet (at own risk)
No facial piercing – Plaster or tape over studs is not acceptable.
SUMMER UNIFORM (TERM 1 AND 4)
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Skirt worn at knee length
School navy jersey with crest or school vest
School black jacket or plain black jacket (not worn inside)
School peaked over-blouse worn over the skirt
Footwear - one of the pictured styles– there are many brands that are similar to this.
– (sandals) worn without socks or;
– (shoes) with white ankle socks
WINTER UNIFORM (TERM 2 AND 3)
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Kilt worn knee length to mid-calf
School navy jersey with crest or school vest
School black jacket or plain black jacket (not worn inside)
School long sleeved blouse tucked in
School scarf (not worn inside)
Black tights
Black leather polishable shoes with either laces, buckle or one
elastic strap (no adornments or ankle boots) - similar to pictured styles
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Teaching & Learning @ Prep
SHEILAH WINN COMPETITION
On Saturday 21 March at Nayland College, the after school drama groups performed various
Shakespeare scenes at the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival. In the weeks leading up to
this event, Jo Price had thoroughly prepared us all for our performances, so that one the
day we could get up on the stage and do our best whilst still having fun.
The scenes that we performed were:
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• The Taming of the Shrew
• Merchant of Venice
• Much Ado About Nothing
The Preparatory School was successful and came home with four awards with
Danielle Smith winning the prize for Best Actor and Midsummer Night’s Dream
winning first place for the Under 15 minute scene. Much Ado about Nothing,
winning second place for under 5 minute scene.
All the groups had fun selecting costumes and getting into character when up on
stage. There is something magical about putting on our costumes. It almost feels like
it transforms us into another person. When we are all up on the stage, we are serious
and concentrate hard on putting on a good performance. Off the stage we have lots of
laughs and giggles and usually joke about how we look like an awful ‘male’.
We enjoyed it so much that we can’t wait until next year’s competition. I am sure we
will all be back.
by Danielle Smith
From left to right: Top row - Jessica Hamilton, Francesca Austin, Lucy Wilson, Maya WoodwardLeth, Georgia Schokking, Zinnia Price, Emma Kenny, Lolita Stallard. Front row - Eleanor Reith,
Hani Fern-Hiscox, Paris Gibbons, Heloise Hildreth, Sofie Hobbs, Georgia Allardice, Sophie
McCarlie, Emma Hurst, Skye O’Brien, Ella Taylor, Danielle Smith
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Teaching & Learning @ Prep
KIDS LIT QUIZ
On Friday 20 March eight of us from Prep went to the Kids Lit Quiz at Nelson Intermediate. When we arrived we had to go into the
hall and find our table and then the organisers gave us a briefing about the rules. We weren’t allowed to use any devices or books to
help us. The Prep girls that were in the competition were, Kaylee Byrne, Alice Borlase, Charlotte Faulkner, Wren Fisher, Sophie McCarlie,
Heloise Hildreth, Maya Wooward-Leth and me.
We had to answer questions about Harry Potter, Weapons (we won that round), Princes and Princesses, Cats and many other characters
and books. We really enjoyed the event and would like to go again next year.
by Katie Harris
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Teaching & Learning @ Prep
MOTORUA MISSION
Moturoa Mission is an orienteering race between school that is held at Rabbit Island with stations along the way
that we have to stop at that are all to do with the environment. The aim is stop at every station and complete the
tasks that are on the sheet and then get to the finish as fast as possible. The winner is the team with the fastest
time and the most correct answers.
When we arrived at Rabbit Island, we all had to meet at the checkpoint to get our maps and our food for the
day. Then we all listened to the rules and boundaries and were told where our starting point was. The primary
schools went first and then ten minutes later the intermediate schools went. We had two teams in the race, the
Motoring Moa - Sofie Hobbs, Sophie Manson, Olivia Smith, Holly Goulter and Laura Allen and then in the Gumboot Girls - Zara Collett, Sarsha Mytton, Wren Fisher, Charlotte Faulkner and Macy Kappely.
We all enjoyed the race. My favourite part was the X Factor bit at the end where we all got together in our teams
and had to make up a dance or song, or poem to do with the environment. The Gumboot Girls were in the top
three. It was a really good day, the weather was great and we all have fun. I would lke to do it again next year if I
am given the chance.
Sophie Manson
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NCG
School
NCG Preparatory
Preparatory School
CALENDAR
CALENDAR
WEEK
WEEK
11
2
2
3
TERM 22
TERM
MONDAY
MONDAY
APR
APR
4
4
ANZAC Day
11
10
28
2016 Interviews
2016 Interviews 5
4
23
A
24
Otago Problem
SolvingOtago
Set 1 Problem
30 MAY
A
2016 Interviews am
7
2016 Interviews
2–3
6
7
2–3
1
Cross Country
League
8
2016 Interviews
am
B
5
Netball begins
1
30 MAY
A
2016 Interviews
6
2016 Interviews
2425–26 25–26
Netball begins
Solving Set 1
29
11
12
John Parsons - two days in class
Staff only day
11
Parent meeting TBC
13
12
13
Cross Country
9–10
League
8
B
Staff only day
19
20
Parent meeting TBC
18
9–10
25
21
20
Disco @ NCG
26
27
21
16–17
Cross Country
League
15
A
2016 Interview
decisions made.
B
Mufti Day
Otago Problem
Solving Set 2
19
15
A
14
Mufti Day
John Parsons - two days in class
18
14
22
23–24
22
23–24
League
29
30–31
Cross Country
League
Disco @ NCG
25
JUNE
26
2
1
JUNE
3
9
2
3
10
John O’Donovan
DARE
158
16 9
11
17 10
22
23
15
24
16
17
25
Otago Problem
John O’DonovanSolving Set 3
HPV 2DARE
– Year 8 only
ICAS Writing
29
22
Prep Parent Interview
bookings open noon
ICAS Spelling
23
29
6–7
4
B
513–14
12
1
A
19
1222–21 13–14
24
26
A
B
Cross Country
Interschool Rabbit
Island
18
1927–28 22–21
2
Cross Country
Interschool Relay
B
3
25
Merit Assembly
8.45
A
am Reports home.
26
4–5
Cross Country
Interschool
Prep Parent
Interview Rabbit
HPV 2 – Catchup
Islandnoon. Netball game on*
9am Otago Problembookings close
Solving Set 3
HPV 2 – Year 8 only
HPAC 5pm TBC
Mufti Day
9am
30 JULY
6–7
HPAC 5pm TBC
Mufti Day
9am
30 JULY
5
30–31
Cross Country
Interschool Relay
DARE
ICAS Spelling
29
No netball
No netball
18 B 11
John O’Donovan
DARE
John O’Donovan
ICAS Writing
A
A
Prep Cross Country
postponement day
ICAS Science
Queen’s Birthday
4
B
28
PrepCountry
Cross Country
Prep Cross
postponement day
ICAS Science
81
Prep Cross Country
27
16–17
Cross Country
League
Cross Country
2016 Interview
League
decisions made.
B
Cross Country
Otago Problem
28 A
Solving Set 2
*Correct at the time of production but subject to change.
11
A
Cross Country
League
Queen’s Birthday
910
29
23
22
HPV 1 – Year 8 only
9 am
28
2016 Interviews
ANZAC Day
6
89
22
21
27
5
78
21
20
20
27
5
67
TUESDAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY
THURSDAYFRIDAYFRIDAYSAT/SUNSAT/SUN
HPV 1 – Year 8 only
9 am
3
4
2015
2015
1
2
B
3
Merit Assembly 8.45
am Reports home.
27–28
4–5