Actions Needed:
Year 2 Parents - email Urs if you are attending the Tuesday 24 March focus group
Koru Hub Swimming Term 2 - Registrations close Sunday 15 March
Become the school's Netball Delegate
Years 5 & 6 sign up for Children's University - Registrations close Sunday 15 March
Amesbury Speech Competition - Registrations close 4pm Thursday 19 March
Place Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Lunch Orders
Note in your calendar Emergency Reunification Drill - 26 March
Update parent/caregiver & emergency contact mobile details
Hats! Bring them to school everyday - no hat, no outside play
What's on this week?
4-year-old Programme - 2-2.45pm Monday 16 March
Northern Zone Non Stop Cricket - Tuesday 17 March
Co-curricular Lessons - Wednesday 18 & Friday 20 March
Northern Zone Non Stop Cricket (ppmt date) - Thursday 19 March
School Discos - 4.30pm & 5.45pm Friday 20 March
Every day counts - our attendance focus for 2026
The Government has set a national target for school attendance. The School Board has mirrored this as their target also. Currently, we are just shy of achieving this target and the Board are focused on increasing attendance. You have a role in ensuring that we, as a school, meet the target.
Read this article by Urs to read the background information and how you can help.
Amesbury Speech Competition - Registrations close Thursday
This term we are holding our annual Amesbury Speech Competition and you are invited to the Heats (Thursday 26 March) and the Finals (Monday 30 March). Entries close at 4pm on Thursday 19 March.
To enable us to use the speeches and their preparation as part of each student's evidence of their literacy goals, the speech preparation will take place during class time as part of the literacy programme.
For more details of the competition please read Kirat's article.
Term 1 Disco - Friday
This term's disco is set for Friday (20 March) - don't miss out.
You can buy entry tickets & Pizza via Kindo.
Kirat has provided everything that you need to know right here.
Amesbury School is partnering with Downtown Community Ministry
Downtown Community Ministry's (DCM) motto is “Together we can end homelessness” and to do this they partner with the Wellington Community to provide for the practical needs to achieve this objective.
This where the Amesbury whānau can be of assistance. We have a collection point in the school's reception area for you to drop off non-perishable items. A small contribution by a number quickly becomes a large quantity. A suggested list is included in Urs's article together with more information about DCM. A sincere thanks in advance.
Sign up for Pōhutukawa Swimming Lessons
If you are in Pōhutukawa Hub it is time to sign up for Term 2 Swimming.
Please read through Brydon's info and complete the Registration Form. Registrations close on Sunday 29 March.
Help Amesbury win $10,000 of Sports Equipment
We love sport Here at Amesbury, plus we know that it is of huge value for our tamariki.
ASB are holding their Big Little Sponsorship scheme again this year and you can play your part to help Amesbury School. We are asking you to nominate Amesbury here. In her article, Urs even provides you some answers to the questions if you want to help but have limited time to spend the time thinking of an answer. Having said that, you are encouraged to provide your own answers.
Term 2 Miniball - Registrations Open
If you are in Years 3-6 and want to play miniball in Term 2, sign up here and sign up right away because registrations close at 3pm on Monday, 23rd of March.
The grades will be Years 3 & 4, and Years 5 & 6 and is open to girls and boys.
As always, each team needs a coach/manager. If you can help out, please indication this on the Registration form.
All the relevant details can be found here.
Year 2 Parent and Whānau Focus Meeting
A reminder to all of our Year 2 parents that Urs is holding a focus meeting for you on Tuesday 24 March from 5-6pm. Urs has already emailed you all of the details for the session.
If you are intending to come, please email Urs to advise her accordingly.
Support Our Netballers: School Delegate needed
With this year's netball season not far away we are looking again for parent involvement.
Initially, we are looking for someone (or two) to put their hand up to be the school's delegate. It isn't an onerous task. See here for what we need from those who are interested.
Movin' March 2026
March is upon us so we've already got movin' for this year's "Movin March".
Things will operate a little differently this year, however, the focus still remains on "walk, scooter, bike, or wheel" to school throughout March. Apart from the health and environmental benefits, spot prizes are also up for grabs.
To find out how Movin' March operates, read Kirat's info article.
Koru Hub Swimming Term 2 - Registrations Close Sunday
Hannah has been organising swimming for Koru Hub in Term 2. Please read the details that she has provided. Having done that please complete the EasySwim Registration Form by Sunday 15 March.
If you have any questions please contact Hannah or your child's whānau teacher.
Children's University 2026 -Registrations Close Sunday
What is Children's University? Read here.
Registrations, using this form, close on Sunday 15 March - don't miss out.
If you have any questions please contact Kirat.
Entertainment Books
The new Access All Areas Membership gives you full Multi City value for just $75 for 12 months - making it easier than ever to save across dining, travel and everyday life.
Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to Amesbury plus join this March to receive:
$30 donated to your selected charity (double donation)
Entry to win the cruise of a lifetime
Another 12 months of exclusive member savings
Dolls' House Furniture
Koru Hub would love any dolls' house furniture if anyone is in the process of an Autumn clean.
Lunch Orders
Lunch orders are available from Wednesday to Friday every week. All orders can now be placed or cancelled via Kindo before 9am.
Wednesday - Nada Bakery - Kindo ezlunch (filled breads, pies, sushi...)
Thursday - Pizza Hut - Kindo shop (fresh cheese pizza on a regular or gluten free base)
Friday - Lyxe Sushi - Kindo ezlunch (sushi, dumplings, rice dishes, steamed buns)
Contact Information
Need to contact us or want to know if we're trying to contact you? Here are the school's numbers to store in your mobile phone contacts 04 477 3423 and 021 86 55 28.
If you have recently changed contact details, address or would like to update the emergency contacts you have listed, please email Rachel: office@amesbury.school.nz. Only people listed in Hero will be permitted to collect students in the event of an emergency evacuation situation if you can't get here.
Absence/Medical
If a student is unwell and absent from school for 5 consecutive days due to medical reasons, we ask for a medical certificate from a health professional be provided (including the date seen, confirming the days unfit for school and estimated return date)
Absence/Away: 4 or more days away from school due to holiday or travel during term time, parents are required to email Urs/the Principal. For planned trips, this should be well in advance of the holiday/time away from school.
Uniform
Lower half clothing and long sleeved tops worn under polos must be plain black and only an Amesbury fleece or Amesbury hoodie can be worn as the warm layer over their polo top. Coats/jackets can be worn over the fleece/hoodie as an extra layer outside only.
Lost and Found
Are you missing a size 8 fleece that has the name of a former student on the label? It's being held at the office until the end of this term. If unclaimed it will be donated to the second hand uniform collection.
This coming week our theme is "jesters and jokers". We will be getting creative by:
doing some really cool facepainting
having a jester race
baking some really yummy cookies
We can't wait to see you all there.
Kelly Club Holiday Programme
Kelly Club Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 13 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.
The programme is packed with activities to entertain and inspire children.
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Open Day for Year 7, entry in 2027.
Marsden warmly invites families of girls entering Year 7 in 2027 to their first Open Day for 2026 onFriday 20 March, 8.45am–12.00pm. Please register at www.marsden.school.nz/register
Scholarships for entry in 2027 are open. For more information and to apply, visit www.marsden.school.nz/enrolments/scholarships.
Audition Notice
'Our Time to Shine' a Kids Musical Theatre Cabaret are looking for up to 25 Young Talented Children aged between 8-15yrs old who love to Sing, Dance, Act, & Perform!
Auditions are happening next weekon the 18th & 19th of March, With Callbacks on Sunday the 22nd.
Anyone who may be interested are more than welcome to email us directly at ourtime2shine.nz@gmail.com or sign up by using the link here: https://forms.gle/qQsxxnAhuL6i7CUP7
Audition Sign Ups close on Monday the 16th of March.
