Amesbury Notices - 27 September 2024
And that's a wrap for Term 3. See you all for a 9am start on Monday 14 October.
Student reports are now live on HERO
If you missed the HERO notification earlier this week please be aware that student reports are now live on HERO.
How to access your child's report comments, attendance etc. can all be found here.
If anything is unclear or you have any questions, please contact your child's whanau teacher.
For a overview of what the tamariki have been doing in Koru Hub this term, please take the time to read Amaria's review and view the photos. I always find lots of exciting things happening whenever I wander through Koru Hub with a wide variety of activities which are engaging the ākonga. It makes me jealous that school wasn't like that when I went.
We held our final Share & Celebrate for Term on the last day of term. Given that it was the last day of term we also presented our Amesbury Awesomeness Awards to an excited audience.
And the Amesbury Awesomeness recipients and those shared and celebrated were ... please read here to find out.
Co-curricular Classes in Term 4
Our lessons for Term 4 commence in Week 1, so now is the perfect time to sign up for new or additional classes, or to make changes to existing classes.
Read all about our co-curricular classes here, and contact John (communications@amesbury.school.nz) with your wishes and any questions that you may have.
A School Cultural Evening will be held on Friday 15 November commencing at 4pm.
What's happening?
Performances from our Kapa Haka group, Pasifika cultural team, Dance Club, and more!
a showcase of cultural cuisine
The return of our crowd-favorite Bouncy Castle 🎉
An exciting Book Fair to explore
Enjoy our Bake Sale fundraiser
Surprise! – More fun to come!
For a full list of activities and ways that you can be involved please read Kirat's Cultural Evening article.
It's on again in Weeks 5 & 6 of Term 4, our Annual Book Fair which also coincide with our Cultural Festival This enables extended hours thus giving everyone a more relaxing opportunity to browse though the vast selection of books.
In her Book Fair information article, Kirat has provided details on what is happening together with all the operating times times.
Of course, to ensure that everything runs smoothly, she is looking for volunteers to assist. No special abilities required, simply a willingness to give up some of you time. If you can help please email Kirat (kirat@amesbury.school.nz) and let her know.
Uniform:
Next term is a sunhat term! Students are required to wear a named Amesbury School sunhat when outside next term - this includes during all breaks and while outside during school time. Sunhats are $15.00 and can be purchased via Kindo. Please order in advance so there's time to collect and clearly label before they are needed. You will be emailed when your order is ready to collect. Orders can take up to 24 hours to be processed so any submitted overnight or in the morning before school starts will not be issued at the beginning of a day.
Sunhat orders will only be available to collect after school so they can be taken home to be named. Children without sun hats will need to stay in the designated shaded areas during break times.
Absence due to holiday
For absences for a week or more due to holiday or travel during term time, parents are required to contact the Principal in writing. This should be well in advance of the holiday/time away from school. Please also advise the office in advance of any holiday absence extending into Term 4.
Contact information
Please help us keep your child(ren)'s information up to date. If you have recently changed address or contact number, or would like to update emergency contacts or medical information please email office@amesbury.school.nz
Lost and Found
Please check the reception lost property before the end of term - anything not claimed by the end of the term will be donated to a charity store over the holidays.
*** There is also an unnamed Amesbury hoodie at the office - ask Rachel.
Community Notices
We have received notifications from a number of organisations of activities that they are running during the forthcoming holidays. These have been consolidated here and the list will be added to as further notifications are received.
Onslow Athletics Club
Registrations are now open at the Onslow Athletics Club for kids aged from 5-13.
For all the details please view their poster.
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Welcome To Our new Kiwi, Tuarua!
Meet Tuarua, our new Eastern Brown Kiwi at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve! At just 1 year old, he has arrived from Orana Wildlife Park and is settling in well. Tuarua is being encouraged to probe for his food, and we can’t wait for you to see him thrive.
Tuarua lives in our Nocturnal House and you can visit him daily between 10am and 5pm, it's included in your general admission!
Churton Park Light Party
