Have a wonderful break - do something new & different - and we shall see you all back at 9am on Monday 17 October.
2022 School Board By-Election - Declaration of Results
At the close of nominations, two nominations had been received and they have been declared elected by the Returning Officer. The successful candidates are:
Congratulations to Chris & Trejan who now join John Bunting and Shyam Tumuluri as parent representatives on the Board of Trustees.
Please follow this link for the formal notification.
Amesbury Awesomeness Awards
To find out who were the winners of this term's Amesbury Awesomeness Awards you need to follow this link.
ICAS Exam Results 2022
Recently a number of our ākonga took part in ICAS exams which is an international competition.
Congratulations to all of those who took part and you can read all about how they did by reading Jenny's ICAS article.
Amesbury Cultural Showcase 2022
Here is a great opportunity for you to come along to our 2022 Cultural Showcase which will be held early next term - Tuesday 25 & Thursday 27 October. What's it all about? Please follow this link where Onaitta & Angela have provided all you need to know.
It will be an awesome opportunity to see what our tamariki have been working on in their current inquiry, however, there is one catch - there are limited numbers that are able to attend. So, my suggestion, get in early and complete this expression of interest form to secure your place. These close on Tuesday 18 October.
Poetry Writing Competition
The Inaugural Churton Park Poetry Writing Competition is happening.
Tamariki, from both Amesbury & Churton Park Schools, are invited to submit their poems - on any subject - by 5pm on Wednesday 26th October.
The winners will be announced at an event at the Churton Park Community Centre (Kea Hall) on Friday 11th November from 5:45 - 6:45pm.
To help tamariki get started there is a workshop, at Amesbury School, from 9am - 12pm on Friday 7th October.
Here is the link with all the details. To register for the competition, please fill in this registration form. To express interest in entering, or to ask any questions about the competition, please email poetry@amesbury.school.nz.
Let your creativity flow.
Co-curricular Lessons for Term 4
Those who wish to continue with no changes to their co-curricular lessons for Term 4, you need not do anything. You will receive an invoice in your school shop account at the beginning of next week.
For those who wish to change, add or subtract lessons please email this info to John (communications@amesbury.school.nz), preferably before the invoices go out.
If you know nothing about our co-curricular, please have a look at our co-curricular webpage. Then, if you have any queries or want to sign your tamariki up, please email John (communications@amesbury.school.nz).
Book Fair
Our annual Book Fair is being held in November and, as part of the preparation, Kirat is looking for volunteers to look after the stand. The sessions are short so the commitment is not great. No experience necessary to apply.
For some info about the Book Fair as well as details around what is needed from volunteers please read Kirat's Book Fair article and sign up. For further information please email Kirat - kirat@amesbury.school.nz.
Holiday Activity Ideas
We have received a number of ideas for school holiday activities for tamariki. Have a look at this link to see if there is anything of particular interest.
Junior Tennis Coaching
Term 4 Junior coaching registrations are now on our website for any child wanting to learn to play the great game of tennis https://www.churtonparktennis.co.nz
Registrations close on the 9th October.
Affordable counselling available for parents
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E-Waste Recycling
