Actions Needed:
RSVP to Structured Literacy Parent Session
Send gear for Pōhutukawa Swimming - Thursday 15 August
Registrations close for Amesbury Speech Competition - Sunday 18 August
Orders close for Scholastic's Book Club - Friday, 23 August
Link your New World club card to the school by adding your Club Card number to this form
Items needed by Koru Hub (small boxes, paper towel tubes)
Send in whānau kai ideas and recipes for Whānau Kai Compendium
What's on this week?
Four-Year-Old Programme - 2-2.45pm Monday 12 August
ICAS Exam - English - Tuesday 13 August
Kapa Haka - Tuesday 13 August
New Entrant/Year 1 Focus Group Meeting - 5-6pm Tuesday 13 August
Rāroa Intermediate Parent Information Evening - 6-7pm Tuesday 13 August @ Rāroa Intermediate School hall
Books Awards Trip - Wednesday 14 August
Rāroa Intermediate Open Morning - Wednesday 14 August
Co-curricular lessons - Wednesday 14 & Friday 16 August
Pōhutukawa Swimming Lessons - Thursday 15 August
Share & Celebrate - 2.15pm Friday 16 August
Amesbury Speech Competition - Registrations Close - Sunday 18 August
Structured Literacy Parent Session
On Monday 9th September commencing at 6pm in the school hall we have Kerri Satherley, from Massey University, facilitating a session for parents on structured literacy.
For the background of structured literacy and also what is planned to be covered in the session please she the Structured Literacy article that Urs has compiled.
Please complete this short RSVP form, so we have an idea of numbers for the session.
New Entrant/Year 1 Focus Group Meeting - This Tuesday
Urs has sent out invitations to all New Entrant and Year 1 parents to attend a Focus Group meeting this coming Tuesday (13 August) in the library from 5 to 6pm.
Amesbury Speech Competition
The 2024 Amesbury Speech Competition will be held this term, so it's time to register and start preparing your speech.
All the details for this year's event can be found here. But be aware of the critical dates:
Registration - Sunday 18th of August
Heats - Week 7 (2-6 September)
Finals - 2pm on Friday 13th of September
Scholastic's Book Club
The latest issue of Scholastic's Book Club is now available The last day to place your order is Friday, 23 August.
Free books are available on different spend levels, so don't miss out.
Kirat will also need some assistance to bundle up the books when they arrive, so if you can help, please contact her (kirat@amesbury.school.nz).
For all of the information, including the online brochure - a printed copy of which was sent home with your tamariki - please read the Scholastic's Book Clubarticle.
Teacher Only Day - Advance Notice
Whilst it is already on our Term Dates webpage and our School Events Calendar, it is timely to remind you to note in your own calendars that we have a Teacher Only Day on Friday 25 October. This is the Friday before Labour Weekend - making it a four day weekend for the tamariki.
Rāroa Intermediate Parent Information Evenings and Open Mornings
This coming week, Rāroa Normal Intermediate is holding Parent Information Evenings (Mon-Wed 6 pm - 7 pm) in their staffroom and Open Morning Tours (Tues-Thurs 9 - 10.30 am) for those interested in enrolling for 2025. If you cannot attend on the evening/morning allocated for your child's current school, please feel free to come to one of the other sessions.
Children are welcome at both, although the Information Evenings are tailored more to parents and caregivers. The Open Mornings are an opportunity for you as a family to see Rāroa in action. We look forward to seeing you next week.
Kelly Club
This week, join us in this exciting journey of self-discovery and creativity! Dive into self-expression with self portraits, indulge in the fun of making puff cheese sticks, and explore individuality through "Your Letter" writing. See you there!"
