Amesbury Notices - 19 February 2024
Our first full 5 day school has come to an end and everyone seems to have coped well ....
What's on this week?
- 4-year-old Programme - 2-2.45pm Monday 19 February
- Kelly Sports (Pōhutukawa Hub) - Monday 19 February
- Touch Rugby begins - Monday 19 February
- Te Papa Trip: Koru - Tuesday 20 February
- Kelly Sports (Koru Hub) - Tuesday 20 February
- Co-curricular Lessons - Wednesday 21 & Friday 23 February
- Te Papa Trip: Pōhutukawa - Thursday 22 February
- Share and Celebrate - 2.15pm Friday 23 February
Te Papa Dinosaurs Trips - this week
The Te Papa trip is taking place this week - info here:
- Koru: Tuesday 20 February
- Pōhutukawa: Thursday 22 February
While payment for the trip is not compulsory, it would be appreciated if parents could make a $19 contribution - which is tax deductible. Details as to how to do this are set out in the information article.
Netball - School Rep needed
Netball is starting in Term 2.
In order for our students to play netball, we must have one delegate to represent Amesbury and vote on the school's behalf at Northern Suburbs Netball meetings. The role description is here. If you can volunteer for this, please contact Rupert. In terms of timing, we need a volunteer confirmed by Monday 26th February.
Movin' March is is back for 2024.
The goal is to get tamariki to to walk or wheel to school and incentives are provided!
To find out what it's all about please read through Jemima's article.
The latest Scholastic's Book Club issue is now available to view and for placing orders.
Please read the details of the latest issue and follow the easy link to place your order.
Online orders close on Friday 5 April.
Pizza Day lunch Orders - Help Needed
Do you have 20-30 minutes spare on some Thursdays to assist in ensuring that our tamariki get their pizzas for lunch? If so, please contact Rachel (office@amesbury.school.nz) or in person.
For a little more info around what is involved, please read here.
Kelly Club
This coming week is all about Rock'n'Roll!
We will play games, make our own instruments, make some arts and crafts, and try out our singing voices! Come join us on this musical adventure.
Community Notices
Leaping Lizards School of Dance
Leaping Lizards School of Dance prides itself on its first-class dance tuition within a fun and relaxed environment. We offer classes in Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, and pre-school dance here at Amesbury School, as well as Tap classes at Johnsonville Hall.
Our teachers are experienced and knowledgeable, and our classes are always fun! Book your free trial by emailing leapinglizardsdance@outlook.com or visit leaping-lizards.co.nz for more information. See you there!
Wellington Animation Film Festival
- 15-16 March 2024
- The Roxy Cinema – 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022
- More info here Tickets available here Trailer here
Tots to Teens
The latest issue can be found here.
Gumboot Friday Gumboot Design Competition
I am Hope running a gumboot design competition with entries closing on 28 February
The winning design being used as our limited edition gumboot for this year's Gumboot Friday campaign. For a budding designer or artist they will get to see their creation come to life and for sale at stores around New Zealand - raising funds for free counselling sessions through Gumboot Friday.
Please see details and entry form at the link below.
https://www.iamhope.org.nz/gumbootdesigncomp
Karori Lions Karnival - Sunday 18 February
Newlands Rugby Club