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What's on this week?
The Amesbury Hoodie
Samples are now on display at the office, so bring your tamariki in (or yourself, cos there's sizes for all) from 8.30 until 3.30pm to try sizes on before you buy because the hoodies are a different fit to the fleece, and exchanges will not be available for the wrong size ordered.
The Amesbury School hoodie will be priced at $63 from the 6th July, but for now we're offering a Term 2 Introductory Price of $60. Orders must be submitted via Kindo (no cash payment system is available).
Read all about it here.
Interested in being part of a school choir?
We are looking to extend our singing co-curricular lessons with the addition of a choir component being led by our singing teacher, Tamsyn.
We want it to be a fun learning experience that includes not only those that already take singing lessons but those who simply want to be part of a larger singing group.
If you think that this maybe for you please read this then complete the registration of interest form.
Please contact John (communications@amesbury.school.nz) with any questions.
School Donations Information 2024
We ask for and receive donations from our Amesbury whānau.
The purpose of this article is is to advise what we use the donations for and to advise that any donations made to the school are eligible for tax credits.
Please take the time to read though this article to see the benefits for you and your tamariki.
Year 5 and 6 camp at Teapot Valley in Nelson - Registrations close 31 May
This year in Week 7 of Term 4 (25- 29 November, 2024) the Year 5 and 6 students will be off to Nelson for camp week at Teapot Valley.
Jenny has sent out the details in a HERO post on 3 May - please read it if your child is in Years 5 or 6 - but the most important thing, at this stage, is to complete the Consent Form no later than Friday 31 May.
Northern Zone Hockey - Yr 5&6 - Registrations close 9am on 31 May
The Northern Zone Hockey Festival will be held on Tuesday 25 June (pp date 27 June) and Amesbury is proposing to send up to the maximum of two 8 person teams.
If your tamariki are interested in taking part, please complete this Registration Form no later than 9am on Friday 31 May. Unfortunately, late registrations cannot be accepted.
As always, for this type of event, we need parent help for transport, supervision & umpiring. If you are able to assist, please indicate this on the registration form when requested.
Running events in June
Two running events will be held in June:
Details of the events can be found here.
Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Earlier in the week, over 20 of our tamariki braved the weather and the course to compete in the Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge at Camp Wainui. Despite the conditions - or was it in spite of the conditions - they had an awesome day.
Judging by all of the photos everyone still had a big smile on their faces when they were finished.
The enjoyment of the day was helped by the wonderful support of the whānau, who were also in attendance, by guiding them through the post event warm showers and getting changes, as well as providing warm food and drink.
To see what happened, including photos, please see Jenny's report on the event.
Share and Celebrate Week 4
Our latest Share & Celebrate for the term was held on Friday, and what a huge number received recognition especially with those involved in the Northern Zone Cross Country, the Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, and the two Regional Chess Tournaments.
To see who and what they did to deserve celebrating please read this article.
Playhouse Theatre - The Reluctant Dragon
Earlier in the week we had a visit from the Playhouse Theatre who put on a performance of The Reluctant Dragon.
It was a performance enjoyed by the whole school. Read all about The Reluctant Dragon here.
Kelly Club
This coming week Kelly Club is going to the Carnival!
We are going to make our own juggling balls, bake clown hats, experiments with elephant toothpaste, and so much more.
We can't wait to experience all the magic!
Kite Family Day at Churton Park Reserve - 14 July
A family community kite day festival is being held at Churton Park Reserve on Sunday, 14 July 2024, from 11 am to 2 pm, bringing everyone together to celebrate the joy of flying kites.
Activities and entertainment will be available on the day, from kite-making workshops to kite-flying competitions, face painting and even some demonstrations by professional kite flyers - there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
Local Theatre Production
Open Mic Nights - 25 June & 23 July
