Actions Needed:
Emergency Reunification Drill - Thursday 26 March
Update parent/caregiver & emergency contact mobile details
Year 2 Parents - email Urs if you are attending the Tuesday 24 March focus group
Term 2 Miniball - Registrations Close Monday 23 March @ 3pm
Pōhutukawa Swimming - Registrations close Sunday 29 March
Netball - Registrations close Monday 30 March @ 3pm
What's on this week?
4-year-old Programme - 2-2.45pm Monday 23 March
Year 2 Parent and Whānau Focus Meeting - 5-6pm Tuesday 24 March
Co-curricular Lessons Open Days- Wednesday 25 & Friday 27 March
Emergency Reunification Drill - 2pm Thursday 26 March
Emergency Reunification Drill - 2pm Thursday
The Emergency Reunification Drill will be held on Thursday (26 March) @ 2pm.
It is important that all parents read this article because you will receive a notification from school to pick up your child. The article also advises what happens if you are unavailable to do so.
To ensure that this Drill is successful please ensure that all parent/caregiver and emergency contact details are up to date.
New School Board Member
As there was only one nomination for the vacant School Board parent representative, Aleyce Thompson has been duly elected.
Congratulations Aleyce and thank you for being prepared to serve on the Board for the betterment of our Amesbury Community.
Co-curricular Lessons Open Days - Wednesday & Friday
All parents/caregivers with tamariki in Co-curricular lessons have been emailed and advised that Open Days will be held next week. As a part of that email you will have received access to the spreadsheet showing the times of the lessons so that you know when to come along.
Please check the times carefully and come along and see your tamariki in their lesson(s).
Science Road Show
On the first day of Term 2 (Monday 20 April) all of our tamariki will be attending the Science Road Show being held at Rāroa Intermediate School.
All tamariki will travel by bus to the 70 minute session which will be held in three groups throughout the day.
Please read all the details here. Included in there is a Parent Helper Form which we encourage available parents/caregivers to complete which will ensure that our tamariki remain safe as well as enjoying their experience.
The cost of the show is $15 which includes bus costs to and from Rāroa Intermediate. This has been invoiced to your kindo account.
If you have any questions please email your child's whānau teacher.
Home Learning Activities
Urs has put together a few key resources that you can use with your tamariki at home to support their learning.
Please take a few minutes to look at the resources and use whatever suits you.
This Resource List will be included in the Amesbury Digest each week as an easy way to find the resources.
Term 2 Miniball - Registrations Close Monday @ 3pm
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 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 indicate this on the Registration form.
All the relevant details can be found here.
Year 2 Parent and Whānau Focus Meeting - 5-6pm on Tuesday
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.
Netball Registrations Open
Do you want to play netball for Amesbury this year? If so, read here for all the details, and sign up here.
Additionally, teams are looking for parent coaches/managers and umpires. If you can help out please fill in that section of the registration form.
Registrations close at 3pm on Monday 30 March.
If you have any questions please contact Hannah.
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.
Share & Celebrate
Hot off the press! We've just celebrated our latest group of tamariki who were recognised at today's Share & Celebrate.
Please take the time to look through the list and what they did in order to be included.
Non-stop Cricket
What a fantastic day last week for both of our teams who attended the Northern Zone Non-stop Cricket Festival earlier this week.
Not only was it fun, a learning opportunity, and a wonderful display of sportsmanship, it was played five - won five for both teams.
Congrats to both teams especially for the way they represented the school.
Read the details and see the photos here.
Ezlunch
Ezlunch is running an Easter promotion.
Every lunch order placed between now and the end of term goes into a draw to win Kindo credit (up to $100!). You don't need to do anything extra. Just order Ezlunch for a Wednesday or Friday and you're in the draw. Winners announced in Term 2.
Wednesday: Nada Bakery - Kindo ezlunch (filled breads, pies, sushi...)
Friday: Lyxe Sushi - Kindo ezlunch (sushi, dumplings, rice dishes, steamed buns)
Lost and Found
Are you missing:
a size 8 fleece that has the name of a former student on the label, or
a new fleece purchased this year with no name?
They're being held at the office until the end of this term. If unclaimed they will be donated to the second hand uniform collection.
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.
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.
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.
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
This coming week our theme is "to infinity and beyond". We will be:
making rocket ship fruit kebabs
designing and creating our own rocket ships
playing an awesome game called "space tag"
making some really cool 3D planets
We cannot wait to see you 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.
Easyswim
Easyswim believes swimming is more than just a skill — it’s a life-saving, confidence-building journey that every child should have the opportunity to experience.
We currently offer lessons at the following school pools: Plimmerton, Tawa, Khandallah, Johnsonville, and Newtown. If you are interested in enrolling your child in lessons, bookings can be made directly through the iClassPro app. Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Services Team at book@easyswim.co.nz or 234-7946 for assistance.
Holiday courses will also be available during the second week of the school holidays (13–17 April) at Johnsonville, Newtown, and Plimmerton. These intensive block courses are a fantastic way to kick-start your swimmer’s journey or help them progress more quickly in their learning.
Easyswim has also launched an exciting 2026 community goal: to see all children in Wellington able to swim 1000 metres. While it’s an ambitious target, we believe it’s important to set high standards for our community’s children and encourage swimmers to take on the challenge. Swimming 1000 metres is equivalent to 70 lengths of our smaller school pools and would be suitable for current Easyswim swimmers in Hammerheads level and above. We also welcome children from the wider community to come along and give it a go. If you are unsure whether your swimmer is eligible to participate, please reach out to our Customer Services Team.
Our next 1KM Swim Challenge is scheduled to take place on: .
Tuesday April 14th at Tawa School
Session times: 3.30, 4.15, 5.00, 5:45pm
Swimmers must book in advance, but there is no cost to participate. Those who successfully complete the 70 lengths will also receive one of our cool new 1KM ribbons.
Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
The Tough Guy & Gal Challenge is on again in Wellington on the 4th & 8th of May. (7 May has already sold out so be in quick if you wish to enter).
Info Here --- Register Here
Chess: Online Sarapu Cup
A fun, social chess tournament just for kids aged 4 to 18 inclusive.
You can join from anywhere in New Zealand or Australia.
Discounted entry for first-time participants - 50% OFF!
Read More --- Register Here
North Wellington Junior Football
As we head into the upcoming season, we’re excited to welcome new and returning players from across the community:
First Kicks is open to all children aged 4–7 and focuses on simple skills, confidence with the ball, and having fun in a supportive environment.
Fun Football is open to children aged 8–9 and builds on those foundations with more structured activities while still keeping the emphasis on enjoyment and teamwork.
Both programmes are open to all kids, regardless of experience, and are a great way for tamariki to stay active, make friends, and be part of a local club. Registrations for the winter season are open until the 31st March.
Free Squash - Open days this weekend at Tawa Squash
