What's on?
Term 1 Info
You will have all have received an email containing basic school information to get the year started. Additionally, you will have received an email from each of your children's whanau teachers with more specific details. If you have not received either of these please contact your child's whanau teacher.
Coronaviris Information
You will also have received an email from Urs with an attached article about coronavirus. Please read it and take the appropriate action especially if you have recently returned from China or been in close contact with someone who has been infected with the virus.
The school has a responsibility to keep it's students and staff safe - a responsibility which we wish to assure each and every parent that we take very seriously - and which is currently heightened around the coronavius.
Keeping up to date with what's happening
Our website is an excellent place to start for all sorts of information. You can find school notices, and news articles on recent events and school life.
We will try to keep you up-to-date with all the news and notices in a way that best suits you. If you would prefer to get notification each time we post news or notices, just enter your email (on the right hand side of the homepage) of the school blog. Alternatively if you wish to read everything in one go, then we email a Digest (e-newsletter), over the weekend, to provide you with a weekly summary of our school communications.
Our school app is available for your phone and is a good one-stop spot for notices, alerts, important links and more. Download it by searching 'SchoolAppsNZ' and then 'Amesbury' in the App Store. It is free to download.
The School Info link also has some handy information - including an "A to Z" and information on out of school care.
School Events Calendar
For all our upcoming events, check out the school events page. This is regularly updated throughout the year, so sync it with your calendar or remember to check in regularly.
School Hours
School Day: 9am-3pmChildren may arrive at school from 8:30amFirst morning session: 9:00-11:00amMorning Break: 11:00-11:30amSecond morning session: 11:30am-12:50pmLunch break: 12:50-1:40pmAfternoon Session: 1:40-3:00pm
OFFICE HOURS: 8.30am - 3.30pm (school term only)
Absences
It is very important that you let us know when your child is not going to be at school so we can ensure that they are safe and where they should be. Either use the Absence Form on the website, or the Absence button on the front screen of the App to advise us of absences.
Staff in 2020
You can find us all here on the staff page, including our email addresses.
Co-curricular Lessons
We offer a range of co-curricular lessons.
Classes start in the third week this term - 12 February. We still have a few spots available for this term. If you are interested in your child picking up a class, get in touch with us and we will fill the remaining spots on a first-come-first-in basis. If the class you desire is full we will waitlist your child for next term.
Carpark and crossing safety
Keeping everyone safe as we arrive and leave school is a priority. Please ensure that students who are walking, cycling or scootering to school use the pedestrian crossing on Amesbury Drive.
Please also take the time to read our carpark safety procedures regarding drop off and pickup processes.
Lunch Orders
We have a great range of lunch orders available. See our lunch order page here, and find links to order here as well.
School Uniform & Sunhats
New school uniform items can be purchased from the School Shop.
Please note: students are required to wear sunhats when outside during Terms 1 and 4. This includes during all breaks and while outside playing sport. Children without sunhats have designated shaded areas to sit in during breaks. Sunhats are $15.00 and must be ordered through the School Shop.
Making payments to Amesbury School
You can view and pay for your child’s school needs through our School Shop. Click here to shop or pay school expenses anytime, anywhere.
Signing in protocol when visiting Amesbury
Our primary goal is the safety of your children. If you are visiting school outside of drop off/pick up times, even for a few minutes, please see our article here.
