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Student Conferences - Term 1 - Bookings Open
We are holding our student conferences in the last week of this term - Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th April. Bookings will be closed at 8am on the morning of the first day of conferences, i.e. Wednesday 10 April.
To find out how it is operating, the times available for bookings, who to book with, how to book, and all of the other crucial information please refer to the HERO post dated 15 March.
If you have any further questions regarding student conferences, please don't hesitate to contact your child's whānau teacher.
Share and Celebrate Week 8
We held our latest Share & Celebrate on Friday recognising the special things that ākonga (students) were noticed doing. These fortnightly celebrations are an opportunity to recognise the quite often unnoticed things that contribute to making Amesbury a better community.
Read all about who was recognised and what for, here.
Miniball - Registrations close Monday (25th March)
Registrations are now open for Miniball for Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 - staring in Term 2.
Please note that registrations close this coming Monday (25 March) at 4pm. As a part of the registration we need a coach for each team.
Rupert has provided all of the details here.
Easter Raffle - Ticket sales close Wednesday
Our Easter Raffle is on for 2024.
Tickets will be on sale until Wednesday 27th March at 4pm.
The purpose is fundraising for Year 5/6 camp, and, as such, our Year 5&6 whānau have kindly donated the prizes for Easter baskets.
Tickets are $2 each. To purchase tickets, go to Kindo, click on Easter Raffle and purchase the number of tickets you wish.
For more details please read Jemima's article.
Paid union meetings for teachers this term
Paid union meetings for teachers will be held after lunch on Thursday 28th March and Wednesday 3rd April. Half of the teachers will attend one day and half the next.
School will remain fully operational on these days, albeit with a slightly different programme than usual to accommodate the reduced teacher numbers.
Please read the information on how these times will operate.
Northern Suburbs Netball - Registrations close 3 April
Registrations are now open to play netball for Amesbury School in Terms 2 & 3.
Years 3-6
Years 1-2
Registrations for both Years 1-2 & Years 3-6 all close at 4pm on 3 April
Term 1 Disco
Our Term 1 disco is on Friday 5 April. Don't miss out.
Hannah has put together all of the info covering the what, where, who and why, so see here for all you need to know.
Proper Bicycle Helmet Fitting
With Movin' March on, it's been great seeing so many students having their bikes and scooters at school. Please help us keep the kids safe and ensure helmets fit properly by doing a helmet check each week;
Pre-loved uniform
Get ready for winter, we have many $5 beanies and size 4 fleeces available.
Lunch orders
Lost and Found
A key with a very cute small soft toy key ring, an inhaler, and a child's watch (popular block toy brand).
Holiday Drama Programme
Maneesha, who teaches our Speech & Drama and Communications Skills co-curricular lessons is offering the following holiday programme:
Kelly Club
Coming up next is Easter week and you know it is going to be egg-stra special!This week will be full of arts and crafts, easter eggs, and fun and games. We are making it as egg-stravagant as it can be! We will make rice crispy treats, decorate egg cartons, and go on an easter egg hunt. We can't wait for all the fun to begin!
Kelly Club Holiday Programme
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.
The programme is packed with activities to entertain and inspire children.
We have some exciting days planned: Wheels Day, Kelly Club Ninjas Day, Musical Mayhem Day, Colour Me Crazy Day, plus trips to Zealandia, Police Museum, Aotea Lagoon and Zappo the Magician and the Kelly Sports Bouncy castle is coming to Kelly Club plus lots more!
To enrol www.kellyclub.co.nz and in the school box put “Amesbury” email amesbury@kellyclub.co.nz or call 021 133 2891
Kelly Sport Holiday Programme
Football – Green Room, Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Ian Galloway park, Wilton
Week 1 - Tues 16, Weds 17, Thurs 18 April 2024
9.30am-12.30pm
For years 1-8
Perfect for "Beginner's" and those just wanting to have fun. Come along and improve technique, knowledge and skills. We will focus on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing, tackling and shooting but MOST importantly having as much FUN as possible!
Sign up for 1 day or all 3 days!
Its great practice for over the holidays and to keep your football skills going.
To enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201.
Burbank Crescent Play Area Renewal
The Burbank Crescent play area is due for a refresh and the Wellington City Council want your feedback on the draft design.
To see what is being proposed go to the WCC webpage, the have your say. Submissions close at 5pm on 8 April.
Easter at Ngā Manu
