Actions Needed:
Sign up for Student Conferences - Closes 8am on Monday 24th August
Order School Photos - orders close Monday 10 August
What events for Pōhutukawa Swimming Carnival?
Place orders for Scholastic Book Club
Registrations for Futsal Festival - Close 7 August
Register for Ripper Rugby
Register for Y5/6 Girls' Cricket Festival
Please, add an item to your weekly shop to help our vulnerable neighbours - Downtown Community Ministry
Link your New World Club+ card to the school by completing this form
What's on this week?
Four-year-old Programme - 2-2.45pm Monday 10 August
ICAS English - Tuesday 11 August
Co-curricular Lessons - Wednesday 12 & Friday 14 August
Share & Celebrate - 2.15pm Friday 14 August
Student Conferences - Bookings Open
Student Conferences will be held later this term and bookings are now open - first in gets their choice of day & time.
For the who, what, why, when & where please read through this information and book a time.
Online Safety Presentation
John Parsons, a leading authority on online safety in Aotearoa New Zealand, will be presenting - on Thursday 3 September - an evening session for whānau to which you are invited.
Spaces are extremely limited as the session is open to our entire Tarikākā cluster. Please read the information article and, if you are interested, quickly secure a spot as Amesbury has only 30 guaranteed places.
School Photos - Orders Close Monday
Earlier today we sent out a HERO notification advising that the school photos were now available for ordering. That post provides all of the links needed to view and order the photos.
Please note that the fundraising period for this gallery will finish at midnight on Monday 10 August and orders placed and paid for by this date aim to be dropped off at school by the end of August.
Pōhutukawa Swimming Carnival
The Pōhutukawa swimming carnival is scheduled for Monday 17 August at the Tawa pool.
Please read through Brydon's information and have a chat with your tamariki about what events they may wish to participate in.
Brydon is also looking for some assistance to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and water-safe day. If you can help out or you have any questions please email brydon@amesbury.school.nz.
Futsal Festival - Registrations Close Today (7 August)
The Northern Zone Futsal Festival is being held on 8 September and Amesbury has secured spots for four teams. If your tamariki wish to play please register them Friday 7 August. It's extremely popular so places are not guaranteed.
Read the details here and register here.
If you are available, we would love for you to come along and support our ākonga.
Ripper Rugby - Registrations Open
If your Year5/6 tamariki are interested in Ripper Rugby there is a tournament on Thursday 3 September at Nairnville Park where Amesbury, depending on interest, will enter up to two teams.
Read the details here and register here as soon as possible. Please also indicate on the form if you are able to provide transport.
Y5/6 Girls' Cricket Festival
Is your Year 5/6 daughter interested in participating in an indoor cricket festival on 15 September? Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Read through the information and, if you are interested, register here.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders for Issue 5 of the Scholastic Book Club are now open.
Please read the details of issue 5 and follow the easy link to place your order.
Online orders close on Friday 4 September
Winter Wellness
Please follow this link to the Health New Zealand Winter Wellness tips and information sheet to support tamariki, whānau, and staff to stay healthy throughout the winter season.
Small actions such as staying home when unwell, good hand hygiene, and keeping vaccinations up to date can make a significant difference in reducing the spread of winter illnesses.
Absence/Medical
If a student is unwell and absent from school for 5 consecutive days due to medical reasons, we ask for a medical certificate from a health professional (including the date seen, confirming the days unfit for school and estimated return date)For colds, flu and rsv, students are able to return to school when they have no fever for 24 hours, no need for medicine to reduce fever for 24 hours and no or only mild symptoms (i.e. mild cough, headache, runny/blocked nose).
Absence/Away
4 or more days away from school due to holiday or travel during term time, parents are to email Urs/the Principal. For planned trips, this should be well in advance of the holiday/time away from school.
Contact information
Need to contact us or want to know if we're trying to contact you? Here are the school's numbers to store in your mobile phone contacts 04 477 3423 and 021 86 55 28. If you have recently changed contact details, address or would like to update the emergency contacts you have listed, please email Rachel: office@amesbury.school.nz. Only people listed in Hero will be permitted to collect students in the event of an emergency evacuation situation if you can't get here.
Uniform
Lower half clothing and long sleeved tops worn under polos must be plain black and only an Amesbury fleece or Amesbury hoodie can be worn as the warm layer over their polo top. Coats/jackets can be worn over the fleece/hoodie as an extra layer outside only.
Lunch Orders
Lunch orders are available from Wednesday to Friday every week. All orders can now be placed or cancelled via Kindo before 9am.
Wednesday - Subway - Kindo ezlunch (filled rolls amd wraps)
Thursday - Pizza Hut - Kindo shop (fresh cheese pizza on a regular or gluten free base)
Friday - Lyxe Sushi - Kindo ezlunch (sushi, dumplings, rice dishes, steamed buns)
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Kapiti Junior Chess Championship
Churton Park Open Mic Night - Free entry
Come and share your stories and talents, with songs, comedy, magic tricks, poetry and anything in between - ALL Ages welcome
Contact Hannah Virk to book your slot: hannahph1190@gmail.com
Saturday 12th September 4pm.
Marsden Open Day
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School – Open Day for Year 7 entry in 2027
Marsden warmly invites families of girls entering Year 7 in 2027 to their final Open Day for 2026 on Friday 14 August, 8.45am–12.00pm. Please register at www.marsden.school.nz/news-events/experience-marsden/open-days
Māori & Pasifika Scholarships for entry in 2027 close 20 August 2026. For more information and to apply, visit www.marsden.school.nz/enrolments/scholarships
St Mark's School Open Day for Year 6 students
Ready-to-use parent content - Mid-winter tiredness and trickiness
Free English Language Courses for Parents and Whānau
Programmes are designed to help adults improve their English for everyday life, employment, further study and supporting their children's education. Many of our learners are parents and caregivers who want to communicate more confidently with schools and become more involved in their children's learning.
The next intake starts on 3 August, and enrolments are accepted until 7 August.
Wellington Schools Diving Championships
