Actions Needed:
Book a Connection Meeting before 7am on Monday 26 January
Touch RugbyRegistrations - by 4pm 8 February 2026
Update parent/caregiver & emergency contact mobile details
Cardboard Rolls Needed - we need them for a school project at the beginning of 2026 - box in reception area
We've come to the end of our 2025 school year. Thank you for sharing your precious tamariki with us and enjoy your family time together over the break.
Wednesday 28 January 2026
This is the first day of school for 2026.
We look forward (already) to those returning next year and wish all those who are leaving us all the best in their future schooling. We have loved having you as part of the Amesbury whānau and you will always be welcome to come and visit.
We have also said a very sad farewell to some of our teachers. Thank you for the impact you have had on the lives of our tamariki and the wider whānau.
Please let the office (office@amesbury.school.nz) know, as soon as possible, of any holiday absence extending into Term 1, 2026.
Connection Meetings at the start of 2026
Along the same theme, on Monday 26 January, (two days before school starts in Term 1 2026), each whānau (family) can book in to meet with their child's whānau teacher.
Please read this article to find out what the meetings are for and how to book a connection hui (meeting).
ICAS Results for 2025
Congratulations to all of the participants in this year's ICAS exams.
A number of students received certificates for their achievements but special mention to the two Adams. They both received High Distinction Certificates but Adam L went one step further and received a medal for his exception performance in Science.
For a full list of results please read here.
Give some thought to whether your Year 3-6 tamariki would like to participate next year.
Congratulations to the Ballad Bouncers
The Ballad Bouncers, an Amesbury singing co-curricular group, were invited as the guest performers at a musical recital at Christian Hills College (Johnsonville) where they did themselves, their whānau and Amesbury proud.
A special thanks to Tamsyn, the group's singing teacher for all her work.
If you would like to watch their performance please see here.
Amesbury Awesomeness & Year 6 Awards
One of the final things to do before school finished for the year was to hand out this term's Amesbury Awesomeness Awards, the Year 6 Awards, and an award to our Junior Division Chess Power National Champions.
Please take the time to read all about the deserving recipients here.
Co-curricular Lessons
Co-curricular reports will be added to HERO within the next week. If you have any questions please contact John.
Our plan is to send out co-curricular invoices for Term 1 in mid January. These will be sent to all tamariki currently taking co-curricular lessons and continuing at Amesbury next year. If you wish to add or change lessons please contact John before the invoices are sent out as it reduces the administration significantly.
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!
If you think that your tamariki may be interested or you have further questions please email John so that we have an early indication of interest for planning purposes.
Touch Rugby Term 1 2026 - Register Now
Do you want to play touch rugby in Term 1 next year? If so, now is the time to sign up. There are girls, boys and mixed teams available in various age grades.
Please read the info here and register to play. Registrations close at 4pm on 8 February.
Photo Book Shout Out
A huge thank you to Tony Kirby for coming into Pōhutukawa and working with a group of students to create photo books.
Tony has been very generous with his time and the students have thoroughly enjoyed working with Tony and benefiting from his expertise.
We are all eagerly awaiting the delivery of the published photo books.
Cardboard Rolls Needed - Please Help
Early next year the school will be undertaking in-class projects that will require cardboard rolls (from paper towels, foil or baking paper)
If you have any between now and then please hang onto them and bring them into school and drop them in the labelled box in our reception area. We really appreciate the help.
Football and Netball Holiday Programmes
Art Class Exhibition
Christmas in the Quarters
The Wellington City Council are once again running Christmas in the Quarters:
13 December - Santa and activities, followed by Carols in the Park at Waitangi Park
For all the details - including timetables, visit the webpage.
StoryBox Library
StoryBox Library is a digital storytelling platform
Thanks to Storybox, from now until 28 February 2026, our school community can enjoy:
Unlimited access to 600+ stories
Holiday reading on any device, anywhere
To access StoryBox:
Visit http://storyboxhub.com/or download the free App version (on Apple or Android) by searching for 'Story Box Library'
Log in using the username: amesbury and password: storybox6037 (case sensitive)
Enjoy the library of stories read aloud by storytellers, on any device with internet connection
Community Christmas Event
Six city based churches are working together to host this event from Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 December, 11am–3pm each day. Families are invited to “crawl” between the churches to enjoy a range of fun, creative activities that help kids explore the Christmas story. It’s a great chance for whānau to take a breather from Christmas shopping, or simply something enjoyable to do now that school has finished.
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve Summer Programme
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve is looking forward to helping you plan summer
holiday fun for the whole family!
Get to know Mahira, our cheeky kea, through the Native Bird Close Encounter
Feed our hungry eels
Take part in the L’il Explorers Trail
Spot Frosty the kiwi and Sylvie our tuatara.
More info and ticket bookings can be found here: Spend the day at Ngā Manu | Kāpiti Coast | New Zealand – Nga Manu ngamanu.org.nz | 74 Nga Manu Reserve Road, Waikanae | Open daily 10am – 5pm.
