by John Murrihy

School Notices - 29 April 2019

What's happening that we need to know about ....

What's on?

Term Dates

Our school events calendar has been updated with all known events for the current term. You can see it here.

Gumboots, slippers and spare clothing

As we kick in to the Autumn and Winter seasons, please feel free to send gumboots and slippers to school. We also encourage you to put a plastic bag with spare clothing in the bottom of your child's bag (especially for those who's children love to play outside at lunch!) We have a very limited supply of black bottoms, so we encourage you to pack spares. 

Co-curricular Lessons

Our co-curricular lessons commence in the 2nd week of Term 2 (Wednesday 8 May) and a number of the  classes are filling fast. 

If you've been thinking about an opportunity for your child(ren) to learn to play an instrument, do gymnastics or develop their communication or speech and drama skills read this article and contact John at communications@amesbury.school.nz

Lunchtime activities

For Term 2 the following activities will be open to all students:

  • Monday – Tech Club
  • Tuesday – Library Activities, Tech Club
  • Wednesday – Library Activities, Choir
  • Thursday – Library Activities, Science Club
  • Friday – Garden Club, Sewing Club

Lunch Orders

Before the kids tuck into their lunchtime activities perhaps they'd like to tuck into some kai. 

Just a reminder that both yummy and healthy lunches can be bought through lunchonline.

  • Wednesday: Nada Bakery
  • Thursday: Pizza
  • Friday: Pita Pit

For information follow this link.

Construction Elective

The construction elective group would appreciate some resources for our projects this term. 

We need small boxes/ clean plastic bottles/ egg boxes/ lunch wrap tubes (not toilet rolls) and unwanted craft materials (e.g. feathers, stickers, buttons). Any donations will be gladly received. 

Please see Gemma in Te Rito Hub if you have any of these resources. Thanks!

Head Lice

We were notified during the holidays of another case of a student with head lice. If you have any concerns or believe that your child(ren) may have head lice please read the attached article.

Lost Property

Nothing to see here but check back next week when I suspect we have more to see.

Community Notices

Volunteer for the Wellington Marathon

The Heart Foundation is the official charity partner for the Wellington Marathon again for 2019. As part of this partnership they provide volunteers to work at the event, to raise money for the Heart Foundation Wellington Branch. They would love to have you join their volunteer team for this event.

The Heart Foundation needs volunteers to help with:

  • Sunday 23 June _ bag packing 
  • Saturday 29 June - registration day
  • Sunday 30 June - race day 

 Can you help? Go to https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/get-involved/fundraising/wellington-marathon/volunteer-registration-wellington for more info.

Churton Park Community Centre Newsletter

If you haven't already come across it please check out the latest Churton Park Community Centre Newsletter to see what's happening in Churton Park.

Marsden Whitby School

A Marsden Whitby education for your son/daughter in Year 7, 2020.

You are invited to the Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Whitby Open Day, Sunday 5 May, 11am-1pm. This is a great opportunity to see the Marsden Whitby campus and find out about Marsden’s Visible WellbeingTM approach. There will be staff and students to talk to and our students look forward to showing you around. For more information and to register visit marsden.school.nz/experience

Scholarships-Marsden Whitby Year 7 Academic Scholarships for entry in 2020 are open, applications close 16 May. Find more information and apply online.

Enrolments–Apply to enrol for entry in 2020 by the end of Term 2.

For a personal tour or time in class for your son or daughter please call Lorraine Rose on 04 234 1070.

Badminton

If you enjoyed the badminton elective run by Amaria last term and want to take it further, or you regret not taking it here's your chance to have sessions run by Wellington North Badminton in Term 2

Shuttle Time Bronze Programme- (for those that are new to the sport of badminton)
Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm and Thursdays 5pm - 6pm starting 30th April 2019 – 4th July 2019
Price - $80/Term
Shuttle Time Sliver Programme- (for those that have any racket experience)
Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm and Thursdays 4pm - 5pm starting 30th April 2019 – 4th July 2019
Price - $80/Term
FUN-minton Friday’s
Friday’s 1 hour intervals running from 4pm - 7:30pm starting 3rd May 2019 – 5th July 2019
Price - $50/Term

For further information on the programmes or to book you can visit their website and find this information under Junior Programmes / Clubs at: https://wnba.org.nz/programmes-events/junior-badminton/