Actions Needed:
Send gear for Pōhutukawa Swimming - Thursday 25 July
View & order School Photos - closes midnight Sunday 4 August
What's on this week?
Four-Year-Old Programme Begins - 2-2.45pm Monday 29 July
Co-curricular lessons - Wednesday 31 July & Friday 2 August
Kapa Haka - Wednesday 31 July
Amesbury School Board Meeting - 5.30-7.30pm Wednesday 31 July (Meeting Room)
Pōhutukawa Swimming Lessons - Thursday 1 August
Newlands Intermediate "School in Action" Morning - Thursday 1 August
Share & Celebrate - 2.15pm Friday 2 August
Amesbury School Board Meeting - 5.30pm Wednesday 31 July
Key discussion items on the agenda:
Term 2 student achievement analysis
Ministry Term 2 Attendance Report
policy reviews; June / July
accident and incident report
July property report
June finance report
2023 Annual Finance Report
2023 Audit
The meeting will be from 5:30 - 7:30pm in the school meeting room.
Stranger Alert
Given an recent incident that happened at another primary school in our area whereby a female student was apparently approached by a male in a black van, it may be timely to remind your tamariki about only talking with adults known to you, and moving away and seeking help if anything makes you feel uncomfortable.
To finish the retelling of the incident, fortunately, the girl did not believe him and ran to a nearby adult for help.
School Photos
Time is running out to view and order school photos before the fundraising period for this gallery will finish at midnight on Sunday 4th August 2024.
Apart from obtaining a memory of the time your tamariki had at Amesbury and as they grew and developed, it is also an opportunity to further assist in our school fundraising.
Urs sent you all a HERO notice on 8 July with all of the details, so please refer back to that so that you can access the photos and place your order.
Co-curricular Classes in Term 3
If your tamariki are interested in taking one or more co-curricular lessons for Term 3 please sign up without delay as lessons have already started for the term. Spaces are still available in all lessons, although some spaces are limited.
We have a wide range of activities which cater for all levels - Years 1-6 and beginner to accomplished. (Note: Choir is only available for Year 3-6 ākonga (students).
For information about our co-curricular programme please view our webpage and if you have any questions that aren't covered or you wish to sign up please contact John (communications@amesbury.school.nz).
Amesbury Speech Competition
The 2024 Amesbury Speech Competition will be held this term, so it's time to register and start preparing your speech.
All the details for this year's event can be found here. But be aware of the critical dates:
Registration - Sunday 18th of August 2024
Heats - Week 7 (2-6 September)
Finals - 2pm on Friday 13th of September 2024
Sports in Term 3
Rupert has put together a list of sporting events to be held in Term 3. Please have a look, and if your tamariki are interested, get them involved.
Scholastic's Book Club
The latest issue of Scholastic's Book Club is now available The last day to place your order is Friday, 23 August.
Free books are available on different spend levels, so don't miss out.
Kirat will also need some assistance to bundle up the books when they arrive, so if you can help, please contact her (kirat@amesbury.school.nz).
For all of the information, including the online brochure - a printed copy of which was sent home with your tamariki - please read the Scholastic's Book Club article.
Items Needed by Koru Hub
If you have any of the following items at home can you please bring them into school and drop them off in Kōwhai (yellow carpet) in Koru Hub:
small boxes (containers that are no bigger than a cereal box)
paper towel tubes
Contribute to our Whānau Kai Compendium
Do you have a favourite kai (food or snack) that you would like to share with the Amesbury whānau? If so send it in and we will send out a digital recipe book at the end of this term.
Parent session - Enabling our young people to thrive in the 21st century
Urs previously sent out a HERO post advertising this session for parents. Unfortunately, for those who have not already registered, the session is full and no further registrations are being accepted.
Nits and Head Lice Checks
We have just had a case of nits reported in Koru Hub.
Please read the info and follow the guidelines to see if they have migrated to your place and, if necessary, how to treat them.
Kelly Club
This coming week is a Zoo-normous Adventure! Join us in Week 2 where we will explore a world of animal fun by making wonderful crafts of wildlife, baking frog cupcakes, and other exciting activities. It's a giant adventure!
Kelly Sports in Term 3 - Starting this Week
Entertainment Membership - Discount ends on Tuesday
Purchase a Single City Entertainment Membership today and not only will 20% of your purchase go back towards raising funds for Amesbury, but you’ll also get a FREE upgrade to a Multi City Membership and a $30 Woolworths eGift card with your purchase. How good is that?! The Multi City Memberships sell for $120, but you’ll get yours for $70, along with a $30 gift card back to you. It’s a win win! Entertainment Memberships are jam packed with great offers from some of the area’s bests restaurants, cafes, takeaways, activities and more. You only need to use it twice and you’ll make back what you spend on it.HURRY, this offer is only valid until 1.59pm NZST Tuesday 30th July.So order yours today: https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/11026z1
Noel Leeming Partnership with HERO
"Explore Year 7" - Information Evening at St Mark's School
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 21 August
Time: 6pm
Location: St Mark's School, Library, 13 Dufferin Street, Basin Reserve, Wellington
This event will provide families with an opportunity to:
Attend a presentation on our Year 7 & 8 programs.
Meet our dedicated teachers and current families.
Ask questions and learn more about what St Mark's School can offer their tamariki in 2025.
