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?
Registrations for Futsal Festival - Close 7 August
Register for Ripper Rugby
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 3 August
Chris Els (Newland's Intermediate) visiting Year 6s - Monday 3 August
ICAS Digital Tech - Tuesday 4 August
Rāroa Intermediate Parent Information Evening for Year 6s - 6pm Tuesday 4 August
Co-curricular Lessons - Wednesday 5 & Friday 7 August
Rāroa Intermediate Open Morning - Wednesday 5 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.
School Photos - Available to Order
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 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.
Share & Celebrate
Our latest edition of Share & Celebrate was held this afternoon and we had a raft of tamariki who were recognised.
Read all about it here.
Lost & Found
Who has lost their prized possession?
Rāroa Normal Intermediate: Open Evening
Rāroa Normal Intermediate warmly invites you to attend one of their upcoming Open Mornings or Parent Information Evenings to learn more about the transition to intermediate school for your Year 6 child.While children are welcome to attend both events, the Parent Information Evening is primarily designed for parents and caregivers. The Open Mornings provide an excellent opportunity for Year 6 students and their whānau to experience Rāroa in action and gain a sense of daily life at intermediate.Specific dates have been allocated for each contributing school; however, please feel free to attend whichever session is most convenient for you.
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
Ready-to-use parent content- what tamariki need most
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.
