This digest is a
summary of the main BLOG Posts with links to the full posts.
Amesbury Digest: Just a reminder that this
is a trial version of a digest as we attempt a more personalised approach to
communication from the school. Thanks so much to those parents who provided
feedback and suggestions.
To do – URGENT!
*Shop at New World – support New World to support
Amesbury School. Check out the running track down the first aisle.
*Think about whether
you can help provide transport to the Year 5/6 road patrollers’ Orange Day
parade morning of 5 July 2013. Please contact Urs.
Dates…Coming Up
*ICAS Writing Prep Session,
3.30pm, Monday 10 June.
*New Entrant Parent Info.
Session, Monday, 10 June, 2pm, Kowhai
*Amesbury Junior Cross
Country, Friday, 14 June, 1.30pm
*ICAS Spelling Test, 18
June
*ICAS Writing Test, 19
June
*BOT meeting, 26 June, 5.00 – 7.00pm
*Term 2 Learning Celebration, 11 July, 1.45pm – Please note: this is a changed date from the one previously
advertised.
Pio postponed: Due
to circumstances beyond his control, Pio is unable to make it this Wednesday
evening. The Parenting Place and Pio are most apologetic. However, a new date
has been set for the evening – 11 September, 5.30pm. We will advertise this
again, nearer the time.
Our First Noho
Marae: Our first Noho Marae was a great success. For many people it was
their first hangi. I was surprised to manage a great night’s sleep in the whare
(hall). Thanks Chris and Crisanna. For more….
Education Review
Office Review: We had ERO in our school this week. The work we had to do
prior to their arrival and our time with them gave us an opportunity to be very
reflective – especially as we had to sum up what and how we do things here at
Amesbury School. The ERO team of three reported back to the Board and senior
leaders yesterday afternoon. What they shared with us were their preliminary
findings which will be further crafted, peer reviewed and moderated before we
receive a draft report in about 4 weeks. As the report stands now, it is a very
positive outcome.
Enrolments at Raroa
Intermediate: Parents of year 6
students will be thinking of where to next year for their children. Raroa Intermediate has provided us with information about the various
opportunities to explore the Raroa option. http://amesburydrive.blogspot.co.nz/2013_06_01_archive.html
Gail is back: We missed
Gail dreadfully, and hope she had a great trip away. However, we were extremely well served by Jo,
Mary Jane, Vicki, Amaria, Karen and
Sharon who took over reception duties in
Gail’s absence. Thank you all so much for your help and support during
quite a pressured time. You were amazing!
Recapitation: We
have seen evidence of schools consulting with their school communities
regarding recapitation. The process is continuing.
Go for Gold at New
World: New World’s promotion
to support community organisations in Churton Park including Amesbury School.
Please support Churton Park New World to support Amesbury School. Pick up a
card now and start filling it. http://amesburydrive.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/go-for-gold-new-world-promotion.html
Our High Five: There
have been some interesting conversations generated by “Our High Five”. In
particular, does a commitment to “Connecting and Including” mean that children
always have to let other children into their games? This question sounds
deceptively simple, but at heart is very complex. It will be good to explore
this with parents at one of our community evenings. http://amesburydrive.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/our-high-five-valuesprinciples-and.html
Amesbury School Invitational
Cross Country Championships for years 1 - 3: 1.30pm, Friday, 14 June.
Remember to bring a change of clothes to school. The track may be quite muddy
if there is rain this week. http://amesburydrive.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/amesbury-school-junior-invitational.html
Amesbury School Board of Trustees:
*Next Board
meeting: Wednesday, 26 June, 5pm, Meeting Room, Te Rito. All welcome.
*Board notes: A
summary of information from the last Board meeting (22 May 2013) is provided.
Please follow the link to find out what business was conducted. http://amesburydrive.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/board-notes-22-may-2013.html
*BOT Elections: Congratulations,
a welcome and a farewell http://amesburydrive.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/bot-elections-welcome-and-farewell.html
Cancelation of Indonesian
Evening – a celebration of Indonesian Music, Dance and Food: “Due to
circumstances beyond the
control of the Rotary Club, we regrettably must cancel the Indonesian evening
of food, song & dance planned for Monday 17th June 2013. The
Rotary Club of Johnsonville sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may
cause.”
Amesbury School Junior
Invitational Cross Country: Friday,
14 June, 1.30pm, for year 1 – 3 students. Other Schools will be joining us. http://amesburydrive.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/amesbury-school-junior-invitational.html
Amesbury School’s Religious
Education Policy: Check out
the outcome of our consultation with you. http://amesburydrive.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/religious-education.html
Partnership and Complaints: These two documents explore the nature
of the relationship we hope will characterise our community here at Amesbury
School.
New Parent Information Session: Monday, 10 June, 2013, 2pm, in
Kowhai (the suite with yellow carpet) http://amesburydrive.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/new-entrant-parent-information-session.html
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