It's great having so many enthusiastic readers checking books out - we now need your help getting them checked back in as end of Term 4 is approaching.
It's that time again to search high and low for books due and overdue to be returned. Please check behind couches, under cushions, in bedrooms, backpacks, cars, and maybe even in the library itself.
The library will be closed for issuing from Week 7 (29 November) as we need to start our stocktaking and ensure that books are ready for 2022.
Thanks,
Team Library - Regina, Caro and Navy
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by John Murrihy
Amesbury Notices - 13 December 2021
John Murrihy — Dec 12, 2021
Last 2 days of school for 2021 ....
What's happening on Monday and Tuesday this week?
Monday 13 December
Non uniform day
9.30-10.30am - Celebration assembly. This event will be live streamed. The link will be sent out on Hero just before 9:30am.
10.30-11am - Kapa Haka performance group shared kai and thank yous
11:30am-12:30pm - Whole school water play fun (weather permitting)
4.30-8.30pm - Year 6 graduation dinner
Tuesday 14 December
School uniform day
9.15-9.45am - Farewell assembly. This event will be live streamed. The link will be sent out on Hero just before 9:15am.
11.30am-12.30pm - Whole school picnic at school
School closes at 1pm
End of year report comments now viewable on Hero
In case you missed the notification earlier this week, reports comments are added to the '2021 Report' page on Hero.
All the info on how to get there and what you will find is in this article.
Student Achievement Data for 2021
For a viewing of the 2021 Student Achievement Data, please click here.
Activity Week - Week 7
Activity week, where the ākonga (students) had an enjoyable time, has now come and gone, and for most it also turned out to be a very exhausting week.
However, there are more action filled photos while the tamariki (children) were at camp.
Koru Hub
Here's a link to some photos taken of the Koru tamariki on their recent EOTC trips to Awesome Bounce in Porirua, walk to Churton Park Park and the sleepover at school.
The highlight was the drive-in movie session at school on Friday.
As we look forward to next year, we need your help to meet the needs of our school Community.
If you haven't done so already, we would really appreciate you filling in a quick and simple feedback form around 'connection, communication, and getting involved'. Read Urs' brief outline to give context and then complete the form.
Your few minutes to help would be greatly appreciated.
Just a reminder of this notice if you missed it last week
We've noticed an increase in the number of personal devices and in particular smart watches being brought to school.
While they are not banned, it is timely for us all to take a look at the school policy that surrounds this and the responsibility for their safety. Please, therefore, take a few minutes to read through this article which covers these matters.
If you have any school library books or readers at home (or elsewhere) can you please dig them out and return them to the library preferably by the close of school on Tuesday.
The library is now closed for issuing as we need to start our stocktaking and ensure that books are ready for 2022.
A number of organisations have provided us with information on activities for tamariki to do participate in over the holidays. Have a glance over the items below and see what's there that you would like to try:
Kelly Club Amesbury
Pre-Xmas Holiday Programmes
Kelly Club Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 13 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. The programme is packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. We have some exciting days planned: Water Nerf Battle, Teddy Bears Picnic, Kiwiana Xmas, Santa's Workshop and lots of more Xmas fun!
Kelly Club Amesbury (Amesbury School, Churton Park): 14 – 23 Dec, click here for the Activity Planner
Jan 2022 Holiday Programmes
We will be back at all the above centres from 10 Jan 2022 with some Super Summer Fun days planned including; Summer Camp, King of the Jungle, Barnyard Games, Wheels Day plus trips to Movies - Sing 2!, Awesome Bounce, Ten Pin Bowling, Staglands and Zappo the Magician is coming to Kelly Club!
Football - Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Ian Galloway Park, Wilton
9.30am-12.30pm
Perfect for beginners and those just wanting to have fun! Come along and improve technique, knowledge and learn more about the basic skills of "The Beautiful Game" (Football). We will focus on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing, tackling, shooting but most importantly having as much fun as possible!
CodeCamp allows kids from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create games, apps.
Wellington Diving Club (WDC) is excited to invite students to try out springboard and platform diving. We are extremely interested to grow a fun and daring environment full of opportunities for the whole community.
WDC Is absolutely thrilled to introduce our Springboard Diving Holiday Program in January 2022. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to come and have a go at springboard and platform diving, before the school year / term begin.
There are 3 dates available - Tuesday 11th, 18th and 25th of January. First session is FREE! Every other session is $10.
Welly Philosophy & Creativity is a new holiday programme offered in January 2022. It invites young people aged 7-14 to grow as critical and creative thinkers in a fun and playful atmosphere. Designed by a team of educators and researchers at Victoria University of Wellington, the programme will include a mix of:
Philosophical dialogues to explore fascinating questions that matter to young people and to the world;
Collaborative creative projects, from making witty comic books to putting on whimsical plays;
Outdoor activities including sports, camp games and scavenger hunts!
Dates: January 10-14 for children aged 7 to 10; January 24-28 for children aged 11 to 14.
Looking for something to keep the kids happy for a couple of hours in those busy days leading up to Christmas?
On Wednesday, 22 December from 10.00am - 12 noon,Friends of Karori Cemetery will take them on an exciting exploration of secret pathways, visit the graves of famous, infamous and ordinary folk, introduce them to Mrs Chippy the cat who sailed to the Antarctic, talk about why we toot in the tunnel, and work out how many people died in the Tangiwai rail disaster. Suitable for ages 5-12, gold coin donation only. Limited numbers available, so bookings are essential. To register & get more information, email friendskaroricemetery@gmail.com
PRIDE LANDS FUN HOLIDAY ADVENTURES
SUMMER HOLIDAYS AT WESTERN SUBURBS (WILTON) & SOUTHERN SUBURBS (BERHAMPORE)
20th – 24th DEC 2021 and Jan 10th – Feb 4th 2022 from 7.00am-6pm daily. Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games, Kai Cubs Cooking, Keep Fit Karapu Fitness, and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Teas. One-on-one care and shuttle services available. Daily $81.04/cub per session or $137.77 for two siblings per session; Weekly: $324.16 per cub/week or $551.07 for two siblings/week. MSD Approved & WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.
Wellington City Libraries' Summer Reading Adventure
From 1st December 2021 through to 31st January 2022, we’re inviting the children of Wellington on a very special Summer Reading Adventure — an adventure that will take them around the city, into their own back yards, down to their local library, into the pages of more than a few books, and back home again in time for tea.
Along the way, children will be reading books, drawing pictures and maps, taking videos, completing challenges, getting out into nature, and maybe fighting off the odd monster or two — all in the name of seeing who shall have the honour of being crowned Supreme Champion of Words, Books and Deeds. Children will also be earning all kinds of awesome prizes for their efforts, from collectible badges to ice-cream vouchers, free books, movie tickets, family passes to Zealandia, Wellington Zoo, and the Space Place, and much more.
