Our Share & Celebrate events are a time to acknowledge and celebrate ākonga (students) who have been noticed doing something great. This can be for anything from an act of kindness, to great efforts in learning or taking care of the environment. If you have fabulous things your have been doing outside of school that you would like to share and celebrate, please email the details to your child's whānau teacher.
Here are the fabulous people who were celebrated this week:
Amesbury Awesomeness for Term 4
Koru Hub:
Charlie: Every morning, you come into the hub with a big smile, greeting the teachers and your friends. You are a friend to so many—whether you’re out on the football field, building and imagining with Mobilo, or just playing creatively. You’re an amazing role model, showing us all your fantastic Mat Master and Tidy Teddy skills. Your kindness, hard work, and positive attitude shine through in everything you do. We’re always impressed by your incredible ability to work with big numbers and solve problems so quickly. Your active, quick-thinking mind keeps us all on our toes!
Ollie W: For being such an fabulous and curious learner. You are constantly seeking new ways to connect with learning and find out more, and you encourage others around you to do the same. Lauren says it is like having another teacher in the space, teaching everyone, including her! You are a fabulously awesome learner!
Pōhutukawa Hub:
Shenaya: For being consistently kind and caring to everyone, and always willing to lend a hand. You put your all into everything you do, and you care so deeply about the people and environment around you. Well done for being so amazingly awesome!
Johnson: For being such an amazing learner. You are humble, kind, thoughtful and always willing to help. You have many talents and skills, and you work hard at them in a quiet and unassuming way. Other students all love chatting and hanging out with you. Well done for being such an all-round awesome person!
Others who were celebrated this week:
Alicia: You looked after and played with Mawhero children in a gentle way at lunchtime. Well done for being such a kind friend to younger ākonga.
Ryan J, Bella, and Clara: When we went over to Pōhutukawa for the week you noticed me setting up the next activity in my lunch time and saw how long it was taking you asked if I needed help and then helped me create 22 piles of newspaper, string and tape for our newspaper challenge! Thank you so much
Aayuk: You have settled into Amesbury school amazingly and have been super supportive and positive towards your peers and teachers ka rawe!
Ian: We have noticed how hard you have been trying in all learning areas to be a good learning buddy and stay focused on your tasks - Keep up the good work
Yitong: You were an awesome leader on our Space Place trip! You thought about sensible places to stop to wait for the group to catch up. You kept everyone together and went at a good pace. Thank you for your great leadership.
Eliano and Eden: At camp you saw that someone in the talent show was stuck. You quickly decided to help them out and save them from potential embarrassment. We were really impressed with you both.
Inaya: You did an amazing job helping to tidy up after inquiry on Tuesday. Your effort made a big difference, helping the group get the job done quickly, thank you!
Lina: Lina represented Amesbury School at the Primary and Intermediate Regional Tennis competition recently, and she won the Year 6 Girls grade. Ka rawe, well done, Lina.
Armand: You were awesome during inquiry. You happily help children who needed help and you were a listening superstar.
Daniel: You were brave to try out all the activities at Akau Tangi, even though they are new to you. Awesome job for challenging yourself.
Nellie, Ella, and Lubanzi: You have all been phenomenal in inquiry this week. Wee Ai and I have noticed you being tidy kiwis, and mat masters every day. You are always helpful to the kaiako, and respectful to everyone in the space. Ka rawe!
Anna, Ire, Angela Wang, Junyi, Jade, Nia, Caelyn, Yiqi, Riv, Josh Holden, Hatem, Adi, Aanya, Eden, Alex, Jhaedyn, Zoe, Monty, Ike: I can’t believe it’s been 6 amazing years of Speech & Drama together with most of you! Watching you grow, not just as performers but as incredible young individuals, has been such a joy. From your very first lines to the confident and creative stars you are now, every moment has been so special. I’m so proud of all you’ve achieved and the way you’ve supported each other along the way. Keep shining bright and sharing your talent with the world—you’ve got something truly special. I’ll always be cheering for you!
Bhavyaa: After only a few weeks at Amesbury you have settled into Māwhero and adapted to school life incredibly. It is amazing to see you get involved in all our trips and inquiry learning we have done since you started school. Ka pai!
Taksheel: You were chosen to be part of the coin toss at today’s cricket test match between NZ and England in Wellington. On the pitch with the two captains and met the teams.
Sueli: Well done for persevering and giving things a go on Camp. I was most impressed with you not listening to friends, as they were telling you not to do the carting. Instead, you thought, ‘I can do this’ and you had a go. You must have enjoyed the experience as you went a second time. So well done for choosing your own path.
Binuk, Riv, Jack S, Kiki, Shenaya, Junyi, and Timothy: We all enjoyed your dramatic renditions of various scenes, characters and freeze frames during our drama lesson. You worked with others or thought of characters on the spot quickly and had the audience in stitches! Ka rawe!
Adam Z: Adam, we were really impressed with your excellent participation in the haka at Fei’s farewell and the confidence you have shown in leading karakia in class. You have grown in confidence this year and it was wonderful to see you showing you sense of humour and flair during drama this week.
Aira, Ana, George, Hashem, Annabel, Brandon, Kiaan, Aryan, Millie, Alana, and Zara: These students showed great leadership last week and role modelled great behaviour when the year 3s joined Pōhutukawa hub last week. They supported the younger tamariki in learning about the hub, this included activities like teaching the year 3s to learn how to make posts on Hero and use their chromebooks. Some were involved in the Koru Sports day leading the younger tamariki in a range of activities. Rawe!
Hashem: Tino pai Hashem, you have been so focused on your mahi in class and have really pushed yourself in your writing. In addition to this you have shown initiative in doing helpful tasks around the hub and have been volunteering to help teachers and other students when something needs to be done.
Kiaan, Judah, Ryan Y, Basti, Mikah Harriet & Annabel: Congratulations on your outstanding progress in Speech & Drama and Communication Skills lessons this year! Your dedication, creativity, and confidence have shone brightly in every performance and activity. It's wonderful to see how you’ve developed your vocal skills, expressive techniques, and stage presence. Keep up the great work!
Josh H: During the fitness circuits this week you put in full effort even when you were the only one left in your group. Good work always putting in the most during fitness and sports.
Mahi tika ana, well done to you all for your fantastic work helping others, challenging yourselves, supporting other learners, and showing fabulous leadership. We are so proud of you all.