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Clearly named sunhats required this term for PE & outside play
Bring a sunhat, water bottle, appropriate shoes and a big lunch for the Koru Athletics Day on Tuesday 27 October
Register for Year 3/4 camp sleepover - closes Thursday 29 october
Please complete Consent Form for Google Apps Access
Contributions for Amesbury Cultural Festival
Ice cream containers and lids needed - office drop off
What's on this week?
School Closed: Labour Day - Monday 26 October
Koru Athletics Carnival - Tuesday 27 October
Co-curricular Lessons - Wednesday 28 & Friday 30 October
School Board Meeting - 5.30-7.30pm Wednesday 28 October
Koru Hub Athletics Carnival (Year 0-3)
On Tuesday 27th of October from 9.30-11, Koru Hub will have the Athletics Carnival. It is a fun event where ākonga get to try fun athletics based activities.
Students will need to bring a sunhat, water bottle, appropriate shoes and a big lunch. Parents and whānau are welcome to come and watch. It will be held on the school field and courts.
The postponement date is Thursday 29th of October.
Parental Consent Needed for Google Apps Access
If you haven't already done so please complete the consent form for tamariki (children) to use the Additional Services provided within Google Workspace (such as YouTube, Google Earth, or Google Maps).
Please read the information here and complete this form.
School Camps (EOTC)
Our EOTC week will be in Week 8 of Term 4.
There are various trips and activities planned. Below is the information for both the Year 0-2 & Year 3-4 EOTC activities.
The costs of the day trips have now been determined and these have been included in the respective articles. The invoices will be added to your Kindo account in due course.
For those wishing to take advantage of the Year 3-4 sleepover at school as a part of camp week please complete this Form by Thursday 29 October.
Please read through the applicable articles and, where appropriate, complete the form(s) included:
Year 0-2 EOTC Week
Year 3-4 EOTC Week
Amesbury Cultural Festival
The Annual Amesbury Cultural Festival is set to take place at 4-6pm on Friday 13 November 2026.
As always, food is one of the main focuses of the event. We already have some dishes confirmed:
vegetable biryani - Sponsored by Vik Singh, The Mortgage Company
chickpea curry and rice
the Ground Up team will be serving our Kiwiana sausage sizzle
We are looking for more contributions and this is where you come in. Cook a dish from your culture to share. We already have delicious dishes coming from Palestine, South Africa and Italy, and we can’t wait to share them with everyone. The plan is to serve the food as tasters so even one plate will go a long way.
Apart from food, we are wanting entertainment and traditions from the many and varied cultures in our school community.
If you want/are able to contribute to the richness of the day please contact Kirat and let her know what you would like to do to make the festival an exciting event and a time to remember.
Scholastic Book Fair
It's nearly time for our annual Scholastic Book Fair - due to take place from Wednesday 11 to Tuesday 17 November.
At this stage Kirat is looking for volunteers to help run the shop before and after school. Please read all the details here and contact Kirat if you can help out.
Senior Athletics 2026
After our planned senior athletics day at Newtown Park was rained off last week and the venue couldn't be rebooked, Brydon went to Plan B which was to hold the competition at Amesbury this week.
Plan B was successful and tamariki enjoyed the day, putting in some excellent performances.
A team has now been selected to compete at the Northern Zone Athletics on Monday 2 November. All parents of those involved will be specifically notified.
Here is Brydon's quick review of the day.
Share & Celebrate
What a great start to the long weekend with our latest Share & Celebrate. Apart from the amazing performances of those tamariki representing Amesbury in different activities around New Zealand, there were a number of other special deeds recognised.
Read all about them here.
Ice Cream Containers Needed
We are looking for ice cream containers, ideally with lids, please. They will be used in our Manaakitanga mural project in a couple of weeks' time. (A good excuse to eat ice cream!). Please drop them off at the office.
Entertainment Books
For a limited time, every Entertainment Membership sold means DOUBLE the
donation for Amesbury!
From Monday 19 October until 1 November (included), $30 from every Membership will be donated to us!
For just $75, an Entertainment Membership gives you access to great-value savings on dining, activities, shopping and travel across New Zealand, Australia, and Bali.
Whether you’re planning a dinner out, a family adventure or your next escape, you can save more, give more and do more good at the same time.
Sign up here.
Year 3 Cricketers Wanted
The Lions Sports Club, who provide the coaching for our co-curricular cricket, are looking for a few more Year 3 children to fill one of their junior teams. If you are interested please contact Neranga (nerangajayaweera@gmail.com or 0220 491 550).
Amesbury Drive Road Resurfacing
Road resurfacing is scheduled next week for Amesbury Drive between Derry Hill and Erlestoke Crescent. The specific day is weather dependent and will occur between 9am-3pm.
You are asked not to park any vehicles within the worksite. Full road access during the resurfacing will be available, however, please expect delays.
For more details please refer to this notification.
Get ready for a monstrously fun week at Kelly Club Amesbury!
Next week, we’re getting creative with:
our Yarn Wrapped Monsters
exploring some spooky science with Monster Slime
playing Feed the Monster
taking on our Multi Sport Challenge, and
enjoying plenty of monster-themed games throughout the week!
There’ll be lots of opportunities to get creative, stay active, work as a team, and have heaps of fun with our Kelly Club friends.
We can’t wait for a week full of monstrous adventures!
Churton Park Open Mic
Come and share your stories and talents, with songs, comedy, magic tricks, poetry and anything in between.
Contact Hannah Virk to book your slot: hannahph1190@gmail.com
All ages welcome!
Donation on the door.
Saturday 21st November 4pm
Challenge 2000's Halloween Haunted House
Challenge 2000's is hosting a Halloween Haunted House evening on Friday 30th Oct, 5pm-8pm. This will include a BBQ, Garden Games, Raffle, Bake Sale and if you dare.... Haunted House Experience!
This is a family friendly event with the haunted house element aimed at primary and intermediate students.
Capital Gymnastics
Capital Gymnastics focus goes beyond teaching gymnastics skills. We’re passionate about building lifelong friendships, fostering a sense of belonging, and helping every athlete reach their full potential.
Whether your child joins us for recreational classes, holiday programmes, or competitive gymnastics, they become part of the Capital Gymnastics family — a community that celebrates effort, supports one another, and inspires confidence both inside and outsidethe gym.
To find out more or to enrol, please visit www.capitalgymsports.org.nz or email us at office@capitalgymnastics.nz
