What's on this week?
Revised Moving Date for Pōhutukawa - Monday 7 August
I'm sure that you have all already heard the great news that the move to the new hub has been brought forward and will now happen on Monday 7 August.
The blessing will take place pre-dawn that morning with Pōhutukawa moving in during school time the same day. When the final details have been arranged, all of our Amesbury whānau will receive an invitation to come along to the blessing and have a look around.
So, save the date in your calendar.
Scholastic's Book Club - Latest Issue now Available
Issue 5 is now out, so have a look through and pick up something special.
To find out how ordering, payment and delivery works read through Kirat's article.
Closing date is Friday the 15th September 2023.
Cultural Festival
We are holding a Cultural Festival in Term 4 and Gina is looking for your expertise.
Please have a read through Gina's article to see what assistance you can provide. If you are able and willing please see Gina or email her (gina@amesbury.school.nz).
Celebrating our Ākonga
Kirat is compiling a list of out-of-school achievements that have occurred over the last few months and she would like for you to provide her with this information so that we can share it with the Amesbury Community.
If you and your tamariki have something that they would like to share, preferably with some photos, please email kirat@amesbury.school.nz with the information by 15th September 2023.
Mihi Whakatau
We had our Term 3 mihi whakatau this week where we had 14 new students formally joining our Amesbury whānau.
For a brief read of what happened, together with some photos please see here.
Junior Swimming Carnival
The Junior Swimming Carnival was held last week with the focus being on having a safe and fun time in the water. However, there was also a competitive side for some of our younger tamariki.
You can read all about it in Davina's report on the day's activities, together with plenty of action photos.
Netsafe Parent Information Session - Now on 15 August
The Netsafe Parent Information has now been rescheduled to 5-6pm on Tuesday 15 August in the school hall.
The session will focus on supporting adults to keep our tamariki safe online.
If you are planning to attend please complete the rsvp form. If you already completed the form for the earlier planned session, we would ask that you resubmit the form.
For all the details - including the areas that the session will cover - please read through Urs's article. Please note that this article has been updated since it was originally published.
Fusion Food Haus’ promo of a Free Muffin
Fusion Food Haus supplies our Halal friendly lunches on Wednesdays.
Fusion Food Haus is going to include a free Red Velvet nut free muffin again for all orders from the ‘Kid size menu’ for the first 2 weeks of August
Please note that all Fusion Food Haus muffins are nut-free. They also moderate the quantity of sugar so as not to make them overly sweet.
Kelly Club
This coming week at Kelly Club is themed ‘Amazing Animals!’ where we will be baking bunny biscuits, playing some games the kids have made, including ‘Animal Statutes’ and ‘Musical Animal Tag.’ We will also be having a very crafty time, making animal plates and will finish off the week with a movie night! - book in through this link to join in the fun! https://kellyclub.co.nz/kelly_events/view/15007.
Mini Expo - This weekend at CPCC
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is very excited to announce the NZSO are returning to Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre for Open Doors on Saturday 29 July. Our musicians are going to be running several fantastic events – there will be something for everyone!
All Open Doors events are free to the public but do require registration.
For more details please see here.
Tawa Swimming Club
