What's on this week?
Cyclone Gabrielle Fundraising
Once again this amazing Amesbury whānau has come together when people are in need - and delivered.
Thank you to everyone for your most generous contribution - whether time or money or both.
To find out how much was raised and where it is going you will need to look here.
Also, if, after the fundraiser, you are missing
please pick it up from the office.
Amesbury Open Morning
A reminder that the Amesbury Open Morning is on Tuesday (7 March) starting at 9am.
This is an opportunity for whānau to come along to see "normal" learning taking place. If you are interested in attending the Open Morning, please RSVP by filling out this very quick School Open Morning form. We look forward to as many whānau as can make it along for the morning.
The timetable and relevant information are contained in this article.
Please remember that you will need to sign in before the session so please allow yourself plenty of time to do this bearing in mind that there will be many other whānau there too. Of course, please don't forget to sign out when you leave.
Year 5 Focus Meeting - Thursday 9 March
A reminder to all Year 6 parents of the Focus Group meeting to be held 5-6pm on Thursday (9 March) in Harakeke Hub (Mawhero - pink carpet).
You have already received an email from Urs detailing the particular areas that she wishes to hear from you on but she is also keen to hear about any other school issues that you wish to raise.
There will be a leader on duty outside around the school grounds at this time, so if you would like to bring your children to school and have them play outside while you come to the meeting, they will be supervised.
Miniball Registration - Closing Monday (6 March)
If you are Year 3 or above and are interested in playing miniball in Terms 2 & 3. This follows on nicely from our Kiwi Hoops programme which is being run this term for all of our Harakeke and Pōhutukawa ākonga.
Click here to complete the registration form. Registrations will close on Monday 6th March at 4:00pm.
Eilís is still looking for a Year 3/4 coach. Please let her know if you are available for the task.
Eilís has all the details here, including the all important when.
Northern Zone Football - Registrations close Wednesday 8 March
Northern Zone Football is taking place on Tuesday 28 March at Alex Moore Park in Johnsonville.
We are looking to enter 2 teams so Eilís is looking for 22 ākonga to fill the teams. If your tamariki are interested please complete the consent form not later than 4pm this Wednesday (8 March).
All of the info and the rules are included here. Please take the time to go through the rules with your child ahead of time because they some vary from those the tamariki may be used to.
Scholastic's Book Club - Last orders Friday 10 March
Issue 1, 2023 of Scholastic's Book Club is now available for online ordering. The closing date is Friday the 10th March 2023.
Apart from receiving great quality books for your tamariki, there are free giveaways.
For all of the information on this issue please read this article.
Let’s Get Movin’ in March!
Movin' March is already underway.
If you aren't already doing so get walkin' 'n' wheelin' to and from school, get your passports stamped, get active and help out the environment all in one go.
For all the details please read Kirat's Movin' March article.
Pedal Ready is back this Week
Pedal ready happening for Year 6 ākonga with the first groups starting on Monday (6 March). Don't forget to bring along bikes, helmets & appropriate footwear etc.
The Big Bike Film Night – Wellington
If you are interested in biking films, here's your golden opportunity to see a wide range of short films.
For detailed information on film content and Wellington dates, have a look through this article.
Proper Wearing of Helmets
With all the biking notices over the last few weeks as well as us having the bike shed open again, and so many students using the school bikes or bringing their own to make the most of the fine weather and the bike track, it is timely to remind everyone of the need to not only wear a helmet but to wear it correctly. Please help us with cycle safety and ensure helmets fit properly:
The correct helmet fitting technique is illustrated at the bottom of these notices.
Proper Footwear for PE
A reminder that all tamariki should bring proper sports shoes to school everyday for PE as a Hub, and as the hubs prepare for Cross Country.
Suitable footwear helps to minimise the risk of injury to the feet and ankles. If students wish to wear their Wheelie/Heely's they can change into them for morning tea and lunchtimes.
The Hubs PE days for this term are as follows:
Pizza Lunchorder Helpers
Do you have up to 30 minutes available around lunchtime on some Thursdays to help with sorting the pizzas for lunch for the tamariki?
Have a look through the info from Rachel and if you can help out please email her (office@amesbury.school.nz) and let her know.
Swimming - Term 2
Swimming will be happening across the whole school in Term 2. As it is part of the school curriculum it is expected that all tamariki will take part.
In order to gather accurate information on your child's swimming ability to date, a form will be sent out via whānau teachers in the coming weeks.
The Amesbury swimming programme will be delivered by EasySwim as before.
Nits & Headlice
Just a reminder that we have cases of nits/head lice in both Harakeke & Koru Hubs.
Please read through this advice to see how to check for it in your whānau and how to treat it if you find any evidence.
Porirua Census Party - 7th March 2023
Join us to complete your Census!
If you got your Census forms and haven't filled them in then bring it to the Waitangirua Mall with you. We will have devices for people to use if they want to do their Census online. We have people who can assist you to get them done.
For every Census completed at our Census party you'll receive a $10 food voucher to spend at the food stalls.
Great entertainment and an evening out with your family. Encourage your families, neighbours and friends to come hang out with us at our Census party, eat good soul food and be entertained.
Tatau Tatou - Me, You, All of Us!!!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Marsden's March Open Morning
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School warmly invites families of girls entering Year 7 in 2024 to their first Open Morning for 2023 on Friday 10 March, 8.45am-12pm. Please register at marsden.school.nz/register
Scholarships for entry in 2024 are now open. For more information and to apply, visit marsden.school.nz/about/scholarships/.
Johnsonville Rotary Children's Day
Please note that the postponement date is 12 March.
North Wellington Football Club
