Alert Level 2
While we remain in Alert Level 2 we are minimizing formal activities that bring people beyond our Level 2 boundaries that are not our students or staff. However, if you need to come onsite please either sign in at the Hub if that is where you are going, or the office for all other visits. While onsite we ask that you maintain social distancing and we also strongly recommend that you wear a mask.
Term 3 Online Conferences
Amesbury School will be holding our second round of student conferences in the final week of this term. Due to our current alert level, these conferences will be held online.
An article with all of the details, including how to book, are included in the HERO notification that you received on 12 September.
If you haven't booked a time already, please do so. Bookings close at 8am on Wednesday 29 September.
Wet weather clothing backup
Wet weather is still upon us - so are the puddles and mud. Please pack a spare set of shorts/track pants/leggings, and underpants in the school bag (for all ages) with a plastic bag to put the wet clothes in, and let your child know that they are there for them.
For some children it can be quite upsetting when they unexpectedly become wet or dirty (particularly if there isn't anything for them to change into) or they don't like what is available. We have limited space to hold a small selection of spares but are not always able to cater for all sizes and requests.
Alternatively, you could purchase some of our 2nd hand clothing as a back up to send along with your child(ren) each day. Polos in excellent condition are as little as $5. We have large amount of various sizes and colours in stock.
Walk or Wheel Week
This week (Monday 20 - Friday 24) our school will be celebrating spring by encouraging active travel to/from school. All students will have a Walk or Wheel “WOW” Passport in their classroom. During the week students will be able to record their walking or wheeling trips on their passports. Children will get stickers and spot prizes later in the week.
Not only does walking or wheeling to school reduce congestion and chaos at the gate, we also get to slow down and get some quality time with our tamariki. If you live ‘too far away’ why not Park and Stride the last 500m or so and you still get all the benefits of active travel and also get your passport stamped at the gate.
Wednesday 22 September is International Car Free Day and what better way to mark it than choosing to walk or wheel to school. Every child that walks, bikes, scoots, pogo sticks, skips or dances to school goes in the draw to win a special privilege and a small prize pack.
Amesbury Speech Competition
As you know the Amesbury Speech Competition planned for this term was postponed due to our change in alert levels. Not one to be deterred, Natalie has rescheduled it for next term (Term 4).
Natalie wanted to provide everyone with a heads up to make sure that all children had plenty of time to prepare their speeches.
While the exact dates have not yet been finalised, the heats will be held early in Term 4 with with the finals being held before the end of Week 6 to avoid any clashes with the school camps in Week 7.
Swimming Sports for Years 0-3
The swimming sports for all Year 0-3 students - whether in Harakeke or Koru Hubs - will be held in Week 5 next term (Thursday 18 November).
All of the information is set out in the Swimming Sports article.
Please complete this form by the Friday 1st of October 2021.
Touch Rugby for Amesbury
If your child is interested in playing touch rugby for Amesbury next term, please fill in this form by Friday 8th October.
For all of the information you need please read Eilis's article on Touch Rugby.
Construction Site Fence Mural
Onaitta is organising a group of kids to paint a mural on the fence around the new build construction site. Apart from turning an ugly fence into a work of art for the next year or so, the mural will also be entered into the Resene Mural Competition.
You can play your part by bringing in any spare paint that you have lying around. Preferably please have your child drop it into the office. If you bring it in yourself please scan or sign in. Please note that the paint needs to be appropriate for external use.
Kelly Club Holiday Programme
Kelly Club Amesbury Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 12 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.
This programme are packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. We have some exciting days planned: Dragons & Unicorns Day, Arty Party Day, Under the Sea Day and Battle Royale Day. We have heaps of fun craft, lots of games, cooking and trips to Wellington Zoo and Mini golf!
Click on the link to see the activity planner: Kelly Club Amesbury Activity Planner
To enrol www.kellyclub.co.nz, email amesbury@kellysports.co.nz or ph. 021 133 2891
Kelly Sports
Football Morning Holiday Programme
Yrs. 1–6 Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Wilton (all weather indoor surface).
Perfect for beginners and those just wanting to have fun! Come along and improve technique, knowledge and learn more about the basic skills of "The Beautiful Game" (Football).
We will focus on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing, tackling, shooting but most importantly having as much fun as possible!Cost for the 3 days is $95 or $36 per day.Week 1: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, Week 2: Tues, Weds, Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm
Netball Holiday Programme
Rāroa Normal Intermediate School
Week 2: Tues, Weds, Thurs 9am-12pm
Years 1-4: These sessions will work on improving basic netball skills and start to develop technical and tactical knowledge in accordance with the Future Ferns programme. Children will improve their passing, shooting, spacial awareness and defensive skills.Years 5-8: These sessions will work on sharpening the basics like passing and shooting and we will learn to develop a better understanding of the 7 aside game and the different positional roles.We use fun games and drills to develop and challenge young players focusing on the key skill areas of their level of development while also having fun!
Cost for the 3 days is $95 or $36 per day.
Summer Series Football & Netball Competition
Get your friends together and enter a team into the Summer Football or Summer Netball Competition. Held on Fridays for children 5 years +. A great way to introduce players to the sport in a fun, social environment or for your football/netball winter teams to continue playing and keeping active over summer. 8 weeks prior to Christmas and 8 weeks after Christmas. Prize giving after each round with “Player of the Day” certificates. Come along and enjoy a family atmosphere. Competition starts on 22 October 2021.
Go to www.kellysports/netball2021 or www.kellysports.co.nz/football2021 to register your team.
For full details visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201.
Community Notices
Junior Softball
Register now for Softball 5 - 14 years at https://www.sporty.co.nz/jvillesc/ or contact johnsonvillejuniorsoftball@gmail.com, by the 26th September 2021. Check out Johnsonville Softball Club on Facebook, or contact johnsonvillejuniorsoftball@gmail.com or phone Sue on 0272760644 for more information.
Why not also come and join us for:
Have a go day!
Junior Cricket
Cricket’s Back and Junior Club Registrations are open for the 2021 – 2022 season.
Local cricket clubs offer a range of opportunities to play cricket this summer for participants aged 4 to 12. The Superstar Cricket Programme is available for participants aged 4 to 7, with Junior Club Cricket available from Year 2 to 8 in dual-pitch, softball, and hardball formats.
New to cricket? No worries! You can find your local club by clicking on the link here or reach out to Cricket Wellington on community@cricketwellington.co.nz
We look forward to seeing you on the park this year.
Junior Sailing
KidzStuff Theatre - Mr Fungus
Champions 2021 Holiday Programme: 4-8 October
Tawa Anglicans holiday programme for primary school aged children. Every morning from 9.30a.m. - 12.30p.m. there will be games, crafts and lots of fun. $9 per day or $35 for the week.
Book online
This will only go ahead if we are at Alert Level 1 but we need to plan for it now despite the uncertainty - so join us in hope and book your children in - no payment until we know we will be going ahead but your early booking will ensure we can prepare for your child's involvement.
CodeCamp
CodeCamp allows kids from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Creating games, websites and apps as well as robotics.
4th - 8th & 12th - 15th October Book Now at https://codecamp.co.nz
3D Printing & CAD Software Holiday ProgrammeWhitby Collegiate will be hosting a 3 day introduction to 3D printing and CAD software holiday programme in October. Our IT experts will teach students how to design a 3D model using the modelling computer programme SketchUp and view, interact and evaluate their designs using Virtual Reality devices. Students will keep their printed 3D designs. No previous experience is necessary. Students must bring their own chromebooks/laptops. Limited spaces available.
Dates: Monday 4 - Wednesday 6 October 2021Time: 9:00am - 3:00pmCost: $270Ages: 10+
Optional extra - $10 per day for Domino's pizza or fish & chips lunch and drinks.
Register at: https://form.jotform.com/whitbyenrol/3d-printing-cad-software
Minecraft Holiday ProgrammeWhitby Collegiate will be hosting a 3 day Minecraft holiday programme in October. Our IT experts & Minecraft administrators will teach students how to build their own servers, download and utilise mods using Forge servers. Students will be put into teams to compete against each other in Minecraft challenges. Tutors will be on hand for tips, tricks and help along the way. All skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own device, charger & mouse - Windows 10 with Minecraft owned, installed and tested on their own account. Limited spaces available.Dates: Monday 11 - Wednesday 13 October 2021Time: 9:00am - 3:00pmCost: $220Ages: 10+Compulsory supervised breaks will be held in the school gym - volleyball, basketball, badminton skills or football on the field. Optional extra - $10 per day for Domino's pizza or fish & chips lunch and drinks.Register at: https://form.jotform.com/whitbyenrol/minecraft-holiday-programme
