Actions Needed:
Add School Community Gathering to your calendar - this Friday 4-5.30pm (13 February)
Note in your calendar Emergency Reunification Drill - 26 March
Update parent/caregiver & emergency contact mobile details
Sign up for Co-curricular Lessons - starting this week
Complete form for Wellington Phoenix Football Opportunity Closes Tuesday (10 February)
Link your New World Club Card to Amesbury School by filling in this this form
Hats! Bring them to school everyday - no hat, no outside play
Touch Rugby - Registrations close at 4pm this Sunday (8 February)
What's on this week?
School Closed: Waitangi Day - Friday 6 February
Touch RugbyRegistrations close - 4pm Sunday 8 February
4-year-old Programme Begins - 2-2.45pm Monday 9 February
Year 1 Whānau Focus Meeting - 5-6pm Tuesday 10 February
Wellington Phoenix Football Opportunity Applications Close - Tuesday 10 February
Co-curricular Lessons Begin - Wednesday 11 & Friday 13 February
School Community Gathering. - 4-5.30pm Friday 13 February
School Community Gathering - Friday
Amesbury families are invited to join together on Friday, 13th February, from 4:00pm to 5:30 pm on the main school field for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and shared experiences.
School will supply pizza and a sausage sizzle but you are most welcome to bring along your favourite family kai (food) to share with your loved ones as you enjoy a picnic on the field.
This is a great opportunity for the entire Amesbury community to get to meet new friends or to get to know others better.
Emergency Reunification Drill
On Thursday 26 March we are running an emergency drill at school. The purpose is to ensure that our systems are in place and operating properly in the event of a real emergency.
This drill will focus on communicating with parents/caregivers by text at 2pm and have you all come and pick up your tamariki. If you - as parents or caregivers - are unable to pick up your child/ren you can have someone else do it for you. Please note that only those parents/caregivers/ emergency contacts on HERO will be able to pick up your child/ren.
Please:
Read Jenny's Emergency Reunification Drill article.
Add the event to your calendar.
Check HERO to ensure that all of these details are up to date.
Cricket - Starts Wednesday
We have added cricket to our co-curricular programme this year and sessions start on Wednesday - so sign up now.
We have partnered with the Sri Lankan Sports Club (SLSC) to bring this popular opportunity to our tamariki.
If you are simply wanting to try cricket or wanting to improve your game SLSC has you covered!
All of our co-curricular lessons - including cricket - will begin in Week 3 (commencing 9 February) so please register as soon as possible. If you want to sign up your tamariki or ask a question simply email John (communications@amesbury.school.nz).
Co-curricular Lessons - Starting Wednesday
Our co-curricular lessons begin on Wednesday so sign up now!
All students who are continuing with their co-curricular lessons in Term 1 will secure their places by paying their invoices which you will already have received. If you wish to add or change lessons please contact John as soon as possible.
If you know nothing about the lessons please read the Co-curricular Lessons article and also our webpage. Please email John (communications@amesbury.school.nz) if you have any questions or you wish to sign your child up. It really is as easy as that.
Touch Rugby - Registrations close Sunday
If your tamariki are interested in playing touch rugby this term for a school team please read the info in Touch Rugby Notice and fill in a registration. Don't dally because registrations close on Sunday 8 February. Coaches are also required if you are in a position to help out.
Wellington Phoenix Football Opportunity - Applications Close Tuesday
If your tamariki want to be involved in a Wellington Phoenix matchday experience, here is their chance. As a bonus not only will the child get a free ticket to the game an adult will receive one also.
Interested? Read through Charlotte's article and complete the form no later than this Tuesday (10 February).
TIP OFF 2026- Wednesday's from 3.05pm-4.05pm
The New Year is underway so let's JUMP in with a Kelly Sports Summer Multi Sport Programme! Come and try some new sports, sharpen some existing skills!
This weekly programme gives children 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 confidence to join sports clubs in the future!
For term 1 the sports we are focussing on are:
Basketball, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Rippa Rugby (2 weeks of each).
Classes start Wednesday 11 February 2026 and runs for 8 weeks
Go to www.kellysports.co.nz.
Te Rā o Waitangi
12 NOON–6PM | FRI 6 FEB | WAITANGI PARK | FREE
Celebrate Te Rā o Waitangi with a free whānau‑friendly day in the city, featuring performances, Māori culture, a kids’ zone, stalls and kai. Enjoy the free Theatre Roadshow He Māori?, and visit the National Library from 9am–4pm to view the original documents in the He Tohu exhibition.
Wellington Pasifika Festival
12 NOON–6PM | SAT 7 FEB | WAITANGI PARK | FREE
Celebrate the sights, sounds and flavours of the Pacific at this family‑friendly festival. The day begins with a special opening ceremony at 11.30am at Chaffers Marina Beach, followed by live performances, food stalls, a kids’ zone, stone carving and workshops. Find out more here.
KAT Theatre’s annual Play-in-the-Park
