Actions Needed:
Clearly named sunhats required this term for PE & outside play
Sign up for Co-curricular Lessons - starting Wednesday 8 October
Food, drink & clothing for Year 4-6 Pōhutukawa Athletics - Thursday (9 October)
Register for Term 4 Touch Rugby - close 4pm on Friday (10 October)
What's on this week?
First Day Term 4 - 9am Monday 6 October
New Families Information Session - 4pm Monday 6 October
Mihi Whakatau - 2.15pm Tuesday 7 October
Co-curricular Lessons start - Wednesday 8 & Friday 10 October
School Board Meeting - 5.30pm Wednesday 8 October
Pōhutukawa Athletics @ Newtown Park - 10am Thursday 9 October
Registrations for Term 4 Touch Rugby - close 4pm on Friday (10 October)
Term 4 Whānau Information
You should all have received this Term 4 Information from your tamariki's whānau teacher.
Please take the time read through it.
School Board Election Results
Thank you to the candidates and congratulations to our newly elected Amesbury School Board - Tim Johnston, Damien Rodrigo, Michael Watt, Anna Whitehead, Natasha Lynn.
Thank you also to Parents and Caregivers who cast their votes.
Co-curricular Classes in Term 4
If your tamariki are interested in taking one or more co-curricular lessons for Term 4 please sign up without delay as lessons begin this week 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).
Senior Athletics at Newtown Park - Thursday
Our Year 4-6 ākonga (students) will be participating in the senior athletics meet this Thursday (9 October) commencing around 10am.
Please send your tamariki with plenty of food, drink and appropriate clothing for a long day in variable weather conditions.
We encourage whānau to also come along and offer their support. Of course, if you are coming Rachel can also use your assistance in running the events. If you are able to can you please contact Rachel - rachelhosnell@amesbury.school.nz.
Spring Stocktake Sale
Excess new uniform stock at reduced prices! Mainly larger sized polos, hoodies, sports tops and skirts...
Please read here for all the details.
Also, a reminder about sunhats - they are needed by all students for any outside activities. They are available for purchase through Kindo. Orders will be available to collect after school (not in the mornings).
Touch Rugby - Term 4 - Registrations close Friday
Touch Rugby is on again in Term 4 and we are looking for registrations - both girls & boys - in all grades. See here for all the details.
The focus is on is on fundamentals, participation and fun.
As always, we need a coach with each team, so if you are available, please include your information in the registration form.
If your child(ren) is/are interested please register here. Registrations will close at 4pm on the 10th of October.
Lunchtime Cricket at School in Term 4?
Futsal in Term 4? - Registrations close this week
Are you interested in participating in a weekly futsal league in Term 4?
These will be parent organised and managed teams, however, if you are interested please feel free to forward your details to Rachel
(rachelhosnell@amesbury.school.nz) who can be your initial point of contact.
Years 1-4 Primary School Futsal League | Wednesdays
Wednesday 15 October - Wednesday 19 November
Runs for 6 weeks | 3:30pm - 6:00pm
All genders
Cost | $210 (Please note, funding is available for this league so get in contact if your school requires support with this and we can make it free to participate in).
Registrations close on 6 October.
Years 5-8 Primary School Futsal League | Thursdays
Thursday 16 October - Thursday 20 November.
Registrations close on 7 October.
Junior Futsal League | Sundays
Runs for 6 weeks | Sundays | 9:00am - 2:00pm
19 October - 30 November (No Games 26 October)
Mixed and Girls only leagues in each age group: Under 7's, Under 9's, Under 11's, Under 13's.
Cost | $370 per Team
Measles cases in Aotearoa
The following is a Bulletin issued by the Secretary for Education:
Recent measles cases linked to overseas travel have been reported in Te Tai Tokerau and Queenstown. Cases were active in the community while infectious and there is a risk of measles circulating there, and more widely in Aotearoa. Points to note by parents, caregivers and the school community:
Measles is very contagious and can make people of any age very sick.
Watch for measles symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes and a blotchy rash.
Measles: Locations of interest in Aotearoa New Zealand – Health New Zealand
If anyone in your whānau has measles symptoms keep them home and contact a doctor or Healthline urgently on 0800 611 116.
Vaccination is the best protection from measles. Check all whānau are immunised.
Measles immunity – Health New ZealandMeasles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine – Health New Zealand
Anyone closely exposed to measles who has not received two MMR vaccinations cannot attend their school | kura for at least eight days.
Measles resourcesMeasles: A guide for education settings – Health New ZealandMeasles resources – HealthEd
SPRING INTO ACTION!
This weekly programme gives children the skills and confidence in a fun and enjoyable environment.
It also encourages their enthusiasm for sport and the life skills that such involvement brings, giving them the confidence to join sports clubs and teams in the future.
Starts Wednesday 15 October 2025 for 8 weeks.
www.kellysports.co.nz
Young Photographers Competition (ages 8-18) Until 7 December | Nōku te Ao Capital E Tamariki and Rangatahi in the Greater Wellington region are invited to take part in an exciting new photography competition. Win an EPIC prize including a Canon EOS R50 camera, a Wellington Museum Retail Experience, and heaps more. Learn more here.
Christmas in the Quarters11am – 5pm, Saturdays 22 Nov – 13 DecThe Wellington City Council is celebrating Christmas with four free whānau-friendly events, in four different parts of the city this year:
Kids, make Christmas crafts Sat 22 Nov in Midland Park
Enjoy Christmas music and performances 29 Nov in Glover Park
There will be circus acts and street busking under the sails at Queens Wharf 6 Dec; and
Be at Waitangi Park on Saturday 13 Dec to meet Santa, and for a fun range of Christmas activities!
Join us anytime between 11am and 5pm.
