by John Murrihy

Amesbury Notices - 31 October 2022

Last week our ākonga displayed a wide variety of different art-forms for whānau in the Cultural Showcase - showing their learnings from Module 3.

What's on this Week?

  • 4-year-old Programme commences - 2-2.45pm Monday 31 October
  • Years 0-2 Junior Athletics Carnival - 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesday 1 November
  • Co-curricular Lessons Open Days - Wednesday 2 & Friday 4 November

Years 0-2 Junior Athletics Carnival - Tuesday (1 November)

We have this year's Y0-2 Athletics Carnival commencing at 9.30am this Tuesday (1 November). This is for all Y0-2 tamariki including those based in Harakeke.

Amaria has written a short article covering the admin side of the day, so if your tamariki are involved please have a look so that you know the when and what to bring information.

If we have to postpone the event, we will notify all whānau by HERO, and the day will be rescheduled for Thursday this week (3 November).

The carnival will be held at school so come along and support our younger tamariki as they put their all into a variety of events.

Co-curricular Lessons Open Days - Wednesday & Friday (2 & 4 November)

After such a long absence, we are finally able to hold our Co-curricular Open Days this Wednesday and Friday.

This is an opportunity for whānau to come along to see their tamariki participate in their co-curricular lessons. Each lesson will be a mini performance for the audience and an opportunity to see a typical lesson in action.

In order that the lessons are not disrupted by comings and goings, please arrive 10 minutes before the lesson is due to commence, sign in at the office, and when the bell goes please move to where your tamariki are having their lesson. Please don't forget to sign out before you leave.

A reminder that our Years 4-6 Speech & Drama will not be held this week. It will be on Friday 18 November.

Whānau have all been advised when their child/ren have their lessons. If you are unsure or have any questions, please contact John (communications@amesbury.school.nz).

School Camps

Harakeke & Koru consent forms due today - Sunday 30 October.

School Camps are being held later this term. Two thing in particular are needed at this stage:

  • Consent Forms
  • Parent Help

This information can be provided in the appropriate Camp Hub forms. If you haven't already done so please read the camp information and complete the form:

Parent Support Request - Camp Fundraiser - Saturday 12 November

On Saturday 12th November we will be hosting a sausage sizzle at Amesbury School as a part of the annual Churton Park Craft Market. The money that we raise will go towards subsidising costs for our Year 5 and 6 camp this year.

The event will run from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. We will need parents to help us:

  • Set up for the event from 1:30-2:00pm
  • Support us with the sausage sizzle from 2:00-5:00pm
  • Pack down following the event from 5:00-5:30pm

If you are able to help, please specify the time and duration that you will be available so that we can ensure we have enough support throughout the event. If you are not able to support us with the event, feel free to come and show your support by buying a sausage or 3!

Newlands Intermediate Visit for Year 6 Students - Friday 11th November

Students who are currently enrolled at Newlands Intermediate for 2023 are going to be heading to the school for a visit on Friday 11th November. 

We will be leaving school at 8:45am, so we are asking you to ensure that your children are at school by 8:30am. We will be returning to Amesbury between 12:30-12:45, so please feel free to place lunch orders as usual for this day. 

This visit is a chance for these students to take a look around the school, sample some of the things on offer and meet some of their future teachers and peers. If you are unsure if your child will be attending this trip, please feel free to contact kalesha@amesbury.school.nz to confirm.

Staffing and learning teams for 2023

Staffing and learning teams for next year have now been confirmed including several new appointments.

For all of the details please read Urs's article.