Actions Needed:
Update parent/caregiver & emergency contact mobile details
EOTC in Week 8 - read the information article
Clearly named sunhats required this term for PE & outside play
Share cultural food samplings for the Cultural Festival
Manage the bookstall at the Annual Book Fair
Cardboard Rolls Needed - box in reception area
What's on this week?
4-year-old Programme - 2-2.45pm Tuesday 11 November
Children's University Graduation - 5pm Tuesday 11 November
Co-curricular Lessons - Wednesday 12 & Friday 14 November
Year 6 Newland's Intermediate Orientation Morning - 8.50am-12pm Friday 14 November
Parent Help Needed
We have a number of events coming up this term and so far we are very short of volunteers to help out. Unfortunately, if we are unable to get more helpers, some of the events may not be able to proceed. We are looking for parents to put their hands up for the following:
Year 0-2 EOTC Trips - contact Amaria (amaria@amesbury.school.nz)
Year 3-6 EOTC Trips - contact teacher organising the thread
Cultural Festival - contact Kirat (kirat@amesbury.school.nz)
Book Fair - contact Kirat (kirat@amesbury.school.nz) - (so far, no volunteers at all!)
Don't delay - please contact the designated person now.
Rāroa Intermediate Orientation Morning - Friday
On Friday 14 November students who are enrolled, or not yet enrolled but planning on attending Rāroa Intermediate in 2026 are invited to take part in the Orientation Morning.
A reminder that the bus will depart Amesbury School early - 8.50am - so please arrive at school early, sign in, and be ready to leave at the appointed time. The bus will leave to come back to Amesbury around noon.
Year 0-2 Junior Athletics Carnival
This year's Year 0-2 athletics carnival will be held at school on Tuesday 18 November. Commencing at 9.30am (and finishing at morning tea) tamariki will be participating in fun different rotations including sprinting, skipping, vortexes and more.
Most importantly, please read the information article, so that you ensure that your child has all they need for the event.
Also, we invite you along to watch & support.
EOTC in Week 8
EOTC (Education Outside The Classroom) - otherwise referred to as Camp Week - will take place in Week 8 (24 - 28 November).
The week will provide for three different groupings:
Years 0-2
Years 3-4
Years 5-6
For all the information you need to know please read this general EOTC article. That article will then refer you to the specific details for each of the groups.
Parent volunteers are still needed!
Infectious Illnesses
In case you missed it, Rachel sent out a HERO notice on Tuesday stating that we have had a case of Slapped Cheek. Please refer to it to see the symptoms, and what actions to take.
Rachel also restated the Measles information. Measles are very contagious so please ensure that you are very familiar with the information.
Emergency Evacuation Practice
Our primary concern is the health & safety of you tamariki. One of the things we do to achieve this is to have an Emergency Evacuation Plan. We hold a number of different practices throughout the year and refine the plan each time based on our learnings.
To this end we will be holding an emergency evacuation practice at the beginning of next year - Thursday 5 February. As part of the preparation can you please ensure that your mobile details are up to date and the details of those that you have listed as emergency contacts. Please contact Rachel with any changes.
For more in depth info please refer to the Emergency Evacuation Practices advisory.
It's Time to return all Library Books and Readers
With the library closing for the year on Friday 28 November, Kirat is asking for all library books to be returned by that date. So please hunt high and low for any school books that you may have at home and ask your tamariki to bring them back to school.
Kirat has appreciated the support provided to the library this year and wants to spend the last few weeks of the year organising the book fair and preparing the library for next year.
Cardboard Rolls Needed
Please bring in cardboard rolls from the inside of rolls of paper towels, foil or baking paper. There is a labelled box in our reception area for them. Thanks so much.
Amesbury Cultural Festival & Book Fair
Our annual Cultural Festival and Book Fair is on from 4-6pm on Friday 21 November - mark the date!
There will be:
Live Performances (Kapa Haka group showcase, Pasifika cultural performances, Dance Club routines, and more exciting acts!
Family Fun (The legendary Bouncy Castle is BACK!, explore our exciting Book Fair, our famous ice cream truck will be waiting!, plus enjoy kai from different cultures
FREE Sausage Sizzle Proudly sponsored by Ground Up Homes
We also want you to share with the Amesbury community your cultural foods. So far, we have a wide array on offer, however, we are still looking for more contributions so, if you wish to contribute, please email Kirat at kirat@amesbury.school.nz.
As they say, "Read all about it!" here.
Annual Book Fair
Our Annual Book Fair is taking place from Wednesday 19 to Tuesday 25 November.
There will be both morning and afternoon operating hours each day, as well as extended evening hours on Friday 21 November during the Cultural Festival.
Thanks to those who have already put their hand up but we are still looking for more volunteers to manage the Bookshop during which time you can enjoy the opportunity to look through the myriad of books surrounding you - contact Kirat (kirat@amesbury.school.nz).
To find out when this is all happening and to see what timeslots suit you to help out, please read Kirat's Book Fair notification.
This coming week is Staff Choice! We’ll be:
getting creative in the kitchen making homemade pizza
having fun making fluffy slime
getting active with some football; and
ultimate tag
We can’t wait to see you all there!
Kids’ Kaukau Challenge - Sunday
Come along to the Kids’ Kaukau Challenge on Sunday 9th November — a 4.6km family-friendly run/walk for kids aged 4 to 18 to the top of Mt. Kaukau and back, followed by fun, food, and festivities at Khandallah School.Register now at https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/1205. Early bird registrations before 19th October include a personalised race bib.Find out more here: https://khandallah.school.nz/a/RIpXDh7.
Carols @ Churton
YOUTH CIRCUS AUDITIONS: Find Your Unique Skill!
Are you a gymnast? A dancer? Or do you just love to tumble? The Circus Hub—New Zealand's national training centre for circus arts—is holding auditions for our Youth Circus programme (Ages 10–18).
We are looking for great teammates with enthusiasm, not experts. All skill levels are welcome! This is a chance to develop confidence, learn new performance skills, and join a supportive community.
Who: Ages 10–18
When: 23 November
Where: 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington
Find out more and sign up for an audition spot here: https://www.circus.org.nz/youth-circus
