What's on?
School Camps
All of the school camps are happening this week.
The links to the latest newsletters are above. Please re-read them and make sure that your child(ren) has everything they need as well as noting what time they have to be where.
Also a reminder not to order lunches for the days they will not be here at school.
Books
Just a reminder that all library books should have already been returned to school. Quickly bring them back if you haven't.
Also don't forget to return all school readers before the end of the school year.
Kindo Updates
A new Top Up Account page that works better on phones
The new-look "Top Up Account" page is another way for parents to add funds to their Kindo balance, without doing a purchase at the same time. The page includes bank account reference details and the link for using online topup methods (credit card, POLi) - and now it resizes for phones and ipads, making it much easier to use when out and about.
A new functionality to automatically link existing family accounts.
Caregivers with existing myKindo accounts, have been seeing a prompt to 'link' their students to school records. Some families are ignoring the prompt and so a new facility to link them automatically has been put in place.
Most families will simply notice that they can now see outstanding items at the top of their screen, rather than an "action required" prompt to link their students.
No students will be removed, but if the student name does not match, caregivers may notice they've now have two children of similar names on their account. They can delete the extra student on the 'my details' page.
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact us on 09-869 5200 (or 0508 454 636) or email helpdesk@tgcl.co.nz.
Lost Property
Has anyone mistakenly taken home Aanya's fleece? It does have her name on it and has a broken zip. If so, can you please give it to one of the teachers in Koru hub. Thanks.
'Pack the Bus' - Wednesday 4 December
A reminder because it happens this week.
This year Amesbury School is participating in the Wellington City Mission Christmas Charity event ‘Pack the Bus’.
During December the ‘Bus’ travels around Wellington picking up donations of Food and Gifts, which are then distributed to those families in need over the Christmas period.
On Wednesday 4 December the ‘Bus’ will be arriving at school to ‘Pack’ all of the donations made by students & families of Amesbury School.
We need your help! It would be great if your child could bring something to donate to this worthy cause. The options are endless, some ideas are: cans of food, crackers, cereals, chippies, toiletries and of course festive items such as biscuits/chocolates. All food items need to be sealed and non perishable.
There will be a collection point in the office foyer from Monday 25 November. Wouldn't it be great if our donations could be placed all along the length of the ‘drop off zone’ at School.If you have any questions please contact Belinda Beazer (Jack & Greta Eglinton’s mum) (bbeazer@hotmail.com) or talk to Regina or Rachel at School.
Summer Reading Challenge
Wellington City Libraries are running a Summer Reading Challenge which, additionally, can win you and the school prizes.
Please read the information attached below - sorry if the writing is a little small but there's a lot of information included.
Drama Remedy
‘Twas the night before Christmas
A unique holiday programme with a festive theme will focus on performing Christmas poetry, prose and scripted plays with Drama Remedy. Create craft items to display your own writing, plus festive themed decorations. On the final day dance to a choreographed dance routine to a medley of Christmas tunes. It gets more exciting with Secret Santa and a scrumptious spread on the final day.
When: 18th, 19th, & 20th December 2019
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (doors open from 8.30 am)
Where: Churton Park Community Centre
Cost:$115 per child for the 3 day workshop
$45 per day per child
To enrol or for more details contact Drama Remedy on: (04) 478 5962 or 022 027 3316 E-mail: dramaremedy@gmail.com
AND/OR
January Holiday Drama Programme
We got an exciting line-up to keep your children entertained this school holidays. Come and join us
to explore many elements of creative drama.
Dates: 16th & 17th of January 2020 (Thur & Fri)
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (doors open from 8.30 am for drop-off)
Venue: Amesbury School
Price: $95 per child for the 2 day workshop (includes all material, morning and afternoon tea)
$55 per day per child
Junior Programme (Age 5 – 9) Senior Programme (Age 10 – 14)
Thur 16th – Performance Poetry Thur 16th – Theatre Sports
Fri 17th Oct – Role Plays Fri 17th – Types of Drama
For more details or enrolment contact on:
02202 733 16 or 04 478 5962
dramaremedy@gmail.com
Kelly Club & Kelly Sports
Kelly Club Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 13 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.
PRE-XMAS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – 13 DEC – 20 DEC
HO HO HO - We’re taking over Santa’s workshop for the week with lots of Christmas activities planned!
JANUARY 2020 HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – 6 JAN – 29 JAN 2020
The January programme is packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. We have some exciting days planned:
Awesome Bounce, Rock Climbing, Ice Skating, Laser Force, Zealandia, Staglands, Colour War Day, Under the Sea Day, Slime Day, Wonderful Water Day, Wicked Wheels Day plus Bumper Ball is coming to Kelly Club and lots more!
To enrol www.kellyclub.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201
JANUARY HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
Football - Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Ian Galloway park, Wilton
Week 1 - Tues 14 Jan, Weds 15 Jan, Thurs 16 Jan
Week 2 - Tues 21 Jan, Weds 22 Jan, Thurs 23 Jan
Week 3 - Tues 28 Jan, Weds 29 Jan, Thurs 30 Jan
Football Fun - Ages 5 + 9am - 12pm
Football Skills - Ages 7 + 1pm - 4pm
1 day (AM or PM) for $35.00
3 days (AM or PM) for $90.00
Dance **NEW** - Raroa Intermediate School Hall, Johnsonville
Day 1 - Tues 21st Jan - "JAZZ"
Day 2 - Weds 22 Jan - "BALLET"
Day 3 - Thurs 23 Jan - "HIP HOP"
Our second dance holiday programme! With our NZAMD (NZ Academy of Modern Dance), RNZB (Royal NZ Ballet) and RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) accredited coach Caitlin.
Learn an entire dance routine from 10am - 1pm, Ages 6+
Cost: 1 day $35.00
3 days $90.00
**NEW** Little Movers! - Raroa Intermediate School Hall, Johnsonville
We are launching a new hour long programme that will take place every morning before our dance programme kicks off.
A chance for 3 to 6 year olds to have a boogie and explore movement to music.
9am - 10am
Tues 21st Jan, Weds 22nd Jan, Thurs 23rd Jan
Cost - $10/session
For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201.
Onslow Gymnastic Club
Kids got energy to burn? Gymnastics is the answer! Have Fun – Learn Skills – Build Confidence! Onslow Gymnastics has Recreational, TeamGym and Competitive classes for ages 5+ years. Recreational Gym-for-All classes are held at Khandallah School Hall (ages 5-9 years) and Onslow College Rec Centre (ages 7-14+). No previous experience is required to join any of our recreational classes. TeamGym (ages 10+) brings together tumbling, mini-tramp and dance to provide an energetic and creative performance. Registrations for Term 1 2020 open 16th December 2019 at www.onslowgymnastics.org.nz or email us with any questions at onslowgym@xtra.co.nz. Classes do fill up so please enrol early.
Write Like An Author/Draw Like An Artist
These programmes for young people are being held from 21-23 January 2020.
For more information please see the flyers below.
CodeCamp
CodeCamp Summer Holiday Programmes will be held at Queen Margaret College, Samuel Marsden Collegiate and Chilton St James.
Plus there are discounts (of up to 21%) available.
All Dates Available At All Venues
- 16th Dec – 19 Dec 2019 (NOTE: no 5th-day option available for this week)
- 6th Jan – 9/10th Jan 2020
-13th Jan – 16/17th Jan 2020
- 21st Jan – 24th Jan 2020 (NOTE: no class on the 20th, because of Wellington Anniversary day)
Ages: 7 – 11 Recommended for beginners and intermediate block-based coders. We use a mix of Scratch, Tynker, App Inventor & Other block-based platforms. Junior NInja
Ages: 11+ Recommended for Advanced Block-based coders. Students can choose to build mobile apps with advanced block-based coding or start learning advanced text based coding concepts. Hacker
Ages: 11+ Recommended for Advanced text-based coders only. Students must have completed the junior & Hacker levels to advanced into the Full Stack Course. Full Stack
More Information - Alumni Bookings Click Here - Any queries contact: admin@codecamp.co.nz
