Actions Needed:
Add School Community Gathering to your calendar - 4-5.30pm Friday 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 11 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 on 8 February 2026
What's on this week?
School Closed: Waitangi Day - Friday 6 February
School Community Gathering
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 - Sign Up Now
From the beginning of 2026 we will be adding cricket to our list of co-curricular lessons.
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 Week 3
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 8 February
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.
Welcome back everyone, we hope you had a great holiday and a great first week back for term 1!
This coming week we have so much fun planned. The theme is Kiwi Celebration. We will be:
baking a classic kiwi treat which is lolly cake
having a competition on who can toss the jandal the furthest, and
creating some really cool wall displays.
We cannot wait to see you there.
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.
Wellington Junior Chess Club
When? Every Thursday (during school term) from 6:30 to 7:30pm from 5 February
Where? Wellington Bridge Club, 17 Tinakori Road Thorndon
Who is it for? Students of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced junior players. Players are grouped by ability where appropriate.
What we offer:
• Structured coaching using the NZ Chess Federation (NZCF) Badge Scheme
• Clear learning pathway from beginner to club-standard chess
• Fun challenges, puzzles, and mini-tournaments
• Friendly and supportive environment
• Preparation for interschool and junior tournaments
Contact: Gordon Lyall
FIDE Instructor & FIDE School Instructor
National Arbiter
NZCF Director of Training
gordon@crazyhorsechess.co.nz
Fijian Flying Circus
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