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What's on this week?
NEW - Amesbury Hoodie!
For anyone who wants a hoodie as part of their school uniform, wait no longer. Plus there is an introductory price which is available until the end of Term 2.
Interested? Read more here.
Koru Swimming Begins - Thursday 9 May
Just a reminder to all Koru parents that swimming begins this Thursday (9 May)
Students need to bring togs, a towel and a swim cap, all in a named swimming bag. Goggles are also very useful, but not compulsory.
Year 5 and 6 camp at Teapot Valley in Nelson
This year in Week 7 of Term 4 (25- 29 November, 2024) the Year 5 and 6 students will be off to Nelson for camp week at Teapot Valley.
Jenny has sent out the details in a HERO post on 3 May - please read it if your child is in Years 5 or 6 - but the most important thing, at this stage, is to complete the Consent Form no later than Friday 31 May.
Sharing Time for Grandparents and wider Whānau
Save the date - 11.30am-1pm Tuesday 2 July
This is the date of our Term 2 Learning Celebration and we are using it as a sharing opportunity for grandparents and wider whānau as well as for parents.
Have a look at Urs's article to see the diverse range of activities planned, put the date in your calendar, and come along.
View your child's learning information on HERO
There is a lot of information on HERO which shows the progress your tamariki. Explaining how to find it and then understand it is the purpose of this article produced by Urs. Please take the time to read through the article and apply it to your tamariki. It will provide you with a treasure trove of information that will enable you to follow your child's progress at school.
ICAS Exams 2024
This year's ICAS exams are coming up next term, however, there are a few things to do this term if you are interested in entering your tamariki.
If you don't know what ICAS exams are and who they are for please read Jenny's article.
Dates to note:
Amesbury's Got Talent 2024
It's back for 2024!
Get preparing your item now to meet the following timetable:
Scholastic's Book Club
The latest Scholastic's Book Club issue is now available to view and for placing orders.
Please read the details of the latest issue and follow the easy link to place your order.
Online orders close on Friday 14 June.
$5 Used Uniform Sale
If you are looking for some extra uniform items, we now have a sale on. Please note that these are mainly in smaller sizes.
Come into the office, have a look, and see Rachel with any of your queries or purchases.
Items for Term 2 Learning Inquiry Needed
Please collect the following items for our Term 2 inquiry learning:
Can you please bring them to the school office - we'll have containers out to collect them. Thanks so much.
This term we will be learning about the natural world, including exploring ecosystems and creating our own mini ecosystems. These items will help heaps!
Kelly Club
This coming week is all about celebrating the wonderful women in our life.
Join us while we make chocolate balls, special cards, make bath bombs and play games! It will be a week to remember.
Kelly Sports in Term 2 - Starts this week
