Actions Needed:
Voting for Amesbury School Board by-election - closes 23 April
Warm Winter Clothing Needed - closes on the last day of term (11 April)
Training for school cross country - taking place on Tuesday 29 April
Get Involved!
What's on this week?
Co-curricular Lessons - Wednesday 9 & Friday 11 April
Board of Trustees Meeting - 5.30-7.30pm Wednesday 9 April
Share & Celebrate - 2.15pm Friday 11 April
School Finishes for Term - 3pm Friday 11 April
First Day Term 2 - 9am Monday 28 April
Amesbury School Board By-election
We received three nominations for the two available spaces for parent representatives on the school board. We will therefore be running an election.
Voting papers have been sent out to all eligible parents/caregivers on the voting roll.
The poll closes at 4pm on Wednesday 23rd April - a ballot box will be situated in the school reception area for hand delivered voting papers.
Postal votes will be accepted until 5pm on Monday 28th April and votes will be counted on Tuesday 29th April and results will then be announced.
Elected parent representatives will take office from Wednesday 30th April.
Easter Raffle - Ticket Sales Close Thursday (10 April)
Tickets for the Easter raffle are now available on Kindo at $2 per ticket. The draw will be made on the last day of this term (11 April).
Ticket sales will close at the end of of Thursday (10 April) - don't miss out.
All proceeds will go towards the cost of our end of year camps.
A big thanks to the Pōhutukawa whānau for donating the items for the raffle.
Running Events in Term 2
We have a range of running events coming up in Term 2. Please see here for details.
Most importantly, the annual school cross country, for all year groups, will take place on the second day of next term - Tuesday 29 April. We will have an early morning tea break and look to have the first race underway at 11.10am.
Warm Winter Clothing Needed - Closes Friday (11 April)
Firstly, a huge thank you for those who have already donated to this project. The items' new owners will really appreciate your generosity.
If you haven't had the chance to contribute so far, please note that the last day for acceptance of items is the last day of term (Friday 11 April)
The annual Winter Project clothing drive is focused on ensuring everyone in Wellington stays warm this winter, to which if you have any warm winter items in good condition that you no longer need, please bring them in and place them in the donation box located in the school reception area.
To see more precisely what is needed please see here.
Upcycling Your Recycling
Pōhutukawa would like you to bring in some:
small boxes please - cereal boxes, muesli bar boxes and paper towel tubes are the ideal size
cardboard boxes that are no bigger than A3 size; and
clean ice cream containers.
This will help with their passion projects.
If you can help out - and provide real meaning to your recycling at the same time - please drop them off in the Make a Space area in the box provided (Near Gar Kee's space in Pōhutukawa Hub.
Any old fabric, which can be used for sewing, that you are not using can be given to Kate in Kākāriki (green carpet in Koru).
Thanks in advance.
Northern Zone Football
The Northern Zone Football day was held earlier this week with all of the Amesbury teams starting with the goal of enjoying the day and working together. Objective achieved!
For a perspective of the day, some photos, and quotes from the participants please read here.
Pre-winter 'special' on pre-loved uniform
Until the end of April (or sold out)
Fleece Jackets: all second hand fleeces are $10.00 each or two for $15.00 (there are a lot of size 4&6 with a small number of other sizes)
Selected Polo tops in all sizes $5 each - $8 for 2 items or $10 for 3 items (ask at reception to see them as does not apply to those hanging on the rack)
Entertainment eBooks
Play, dine and save using the Entertainment eBook. While you save, Amesbury School also earns 20% of the purchase price of every book. Plus you also get a free e-book on household savings.
Here is a link to the website to purchase one: https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/11026z1.
Newlands Intermediate for 2026
If you are currently a Year 6 parent and are looking at Newlands Intermediate for your child's schooling next year, please note that Newlands Intermediate is having a School Open Evening on Thursday 26 June from 6.30-8.00pm in the school hall.
They are also hosting a School in Action morning from 9-10.30am on Thursday 24 July.
This coming week's theme is party week. The children have been voting all term for which theme they would want and the majority of the votes were roblox! We will be:
making some yummy robux coin cookies
holding a roblox colouring competition
get ready for a roblox themed quiz
we will be creating our very own roblox obbey obstacle course
and so much much more!
Holiday Activity Opportunities
We have received notifications from a number of organisations of activities that they are running during the forthcoming holidays. These have been consolidated here and the list will be added to as further notifications are received.
Tots to Teens
The latest online edition of Tots to Teens for parents can be found here.
Crofton Downs Primary School Matsuri Fair
New Zealand Traveller Declaration
Going overseas for the school holidays? Everyone travelling into New Zealand must complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration, including returning New Zealand passport holders.
Its FREE and you can do it on the online form or on the NZTD app.
If you’re travelling as a family or group and completing multiple declarations, the NZTD app allows you to copy your travel details into another declaration, making it easier to complete multiple declarations for the same journey. The submitted declarations are then all easy to see within the app.
The New Zealand Traveller Declaration collects travel, customs, immigration and biosecurity information and aims to improve the safety and security of New Zealand. It replaces the paper card you used to fill out on the plane.
To make your arrival easier, do your digital declaration before your flight back to New Zealand.
Head to travellerdeclaration.govt.nz today!
