Actions Needed:
Bring gear for Pōhutukawa Swimming Carnival - Monday 17 August
Sign up for Student Conferences - Closes 8am on Monday 24th August
Make childcare arrangements for Teacher Only Day - Friday 28 August
Secure a spot for Online Safety Presentation
Donate here for the Wellington Free Ambulance (Onesie/Oodie Day)
Place orders for Scholastic Book Club
Register for Ripper Rugby
Register for Y5/6 Girls' Cricket Festival
What's on this week?
Pōhutukawa Swimming Sports - Monday 17 August
Four-year-old Programme - 2-2.45pm Monday 17 August
Mathswell Competition - Tuesday 18 August
ICAS Science - Tuesday 18 August
Co-curricular Lessons - Wednesday 19 & Friday 21 August
Booksalive Trip for Children's University - Wednesday 19 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.
Pōhutukawa Swimming Carnival - Monday
Brydon has provided a summary for Monday's Pōhutukawa Swimming Carnival to be held at the Tawa Pool.
Apart from encouraging whānau to come along and support the swimmers, he reminds you to ensure that the tamariki have all their swimming gear, PLUS plenty to eat.
Onesie/Oodie Day at School - Friday 11 September
The annual Onesie/Oodie Day at Amesbury will take place on Friday 11 September.
It's great to see the array of Onesies & Oodies that everyone comes to school in but more importantly the day is about fundraising for the Wellington Free Ambulance. While the service is free to users, it is certainly not cost-free to operate. This is where you come in. Please make a donation here - small or big, it all helps. Don't wait until 11 September - share your donation now so that you don't forget.
Term 3 - Disco!
The highlight of each term is our Disco, and this term's Disco is on Friday 11 September:
Junior Disco (Koru/Te Rito) - 4.30-5.30pm
Senior Disco (Pōhutukawa) - 5.45-7.30pm
And we like to especially thank Vik at The Mortgage Company for their sponsorship of the Term 3 Disco.
Check out all the details here. Tickets and pre-ordered pizza can be purchased on Kindo.
Kindo Update
Kindo is getting a fresh new look from early August, designed to make paying and completing forms simpler. Keep an eye out for the update, and check your email for what's new.Learn more https://bit.ly/4pAel6D
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.
Share & Celebrate
Our latest edition of Share & Celebrate was held today, celebrating the things that our tamariki do that make Amesbury an even better place.
Read here what special things our ākonga have been up to this week.
Teacher Only Day Promotion
Amesbury School will be closed on Friday 28 August and Kelly Club are providing a programme for the day. Book now.
Friday Football Fun @ Kelly Sports
Come and join our experienced football coach Merrick for some:
Friday Fun Footy in the Greenroom, Wests Rugby Clubrooms at Ian Galloway Park, Wilton.
4 A-Side Indoor Football: Aimed at 5-7Yr olds
More Touches - more goals - more confidence
At Kelly Sports we focus on creating fun programmes for kids that lead to greater skill development.
Dates: Fridays 28th August-25th Sept (last 5 weeks of Term 3)
Times: 4-6pm
Duration: 2x13min halves (1min half time)
Cost: $250 per team for the 5 weeks.
Never rained off.
On field coaching from the refs.
A perfect lead into the Summer Series Football starting in Term 4
Onslow College International Programme - Homestay
Free Online Parenting Support Available
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