Friday, December 16, 2016

2016 Prizegiving

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Congratulations to our award winners, and all the best to those we farewelled... 

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

2017 School Swimming Lessons

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All students will have school swimming lessons on a Tuesday in Term 1, starting in Week 2 and ending in Week 10 ( 8 lessons in  total).

All the best for next year!

2016 Year 6 students2016 Year 6 students — by Amesbury School

An evening of celebration, dinner and speeches for our Year 6 students... 

Monday, December 12, 2016

Chinese Delegation visits Amesbury

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A senior delegation of officials from the Chinese Ministry of Education were impressed with Amesbury School when they visited us last week. 

Friday, December 9, 2016

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Day 2

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Photos from the Year 5 & 6 Forest Lakes Camp... 

Term 4 Learning Celebration

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What a fantastic Community Expo with a wide range of activities and services organised and run by students... 

Amesbury Awesomeness Awards

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Congratulations to our recipients for term 4 - Charlie (Koru), Avin (Harakeke) and Ethan (Te Rito).  

Churton Park Carols 7pm on Friday

Christmas CarolsChristmas Carols — by Beckie Duffy

All welcome at Amesbury School, joined by choirs from CP School & Amesbury School, Capital Harmony Chorus & Salvation Army Band... 

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Monday, December 5, 2016

Friday, December 2, 2016

Visitors treated to Amesbury hospitality

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Thanks to Mrs Goodall, Abby, Hayley and Emma from Churton Park School for stopping by so students could practice their new hospitality skills...  

Children's Eye Wear Protection

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Using devices over the holidays? Shadez Blue Light Filter Glasses help reduce eye fatigue, dry eyes and blurred vision from blue light...

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Music & Drama Lessons in 2017

Music LessonsMusic Lessons — by Beckie Duffy

Enrolments are now open for children wanting to start music or drama lessons in 2017. Read on for a link to the enrolment form.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Nits and Head Lice Checks

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We have had a report of a student with nits/head lice.  To help prevent the spread in school, it is important everyone checks their whole family and treat asap if either are found...

Preparing for the Learning Celebration on Friday at 1.45pm

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Hospitality, Activities, Services, Demonstrations, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts and more ... 

New Students!

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A big welcome to school for Greer, Bosco and Spencer who are our last 3 new entrants for 2016.  

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Congratulations to Emile!  2016 Citizenship Award Recipient.

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Emile was chosen for this year’s Wellington North Primary Schools’ Citizenship award because he is a great role model to all students... 

Congratulations to Emile!  2016 Citizenship Award Recipient.

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Emile was chosen for this year’s Wellington North Primary Schools’ Citizenship award because he is a great role model to all students... 

Monday, November 21, 2016

Are you ready? - Order Now!

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Still need an emergency/ready to run kit, water storage, or an extra first aid kit for the car or sports bag?  Kit orders close 3.30pm Tues 22nd Nov.

Board of Trustees Meeting

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To be held on Wednesday 23rd November at 5.30pm in the school board/meeting room... 

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Persuasive Writing by Te Rito Hub

Would you rather...Would you rather... — by Angela Johnston

This term we have been improving our literacy through persuasive writing. Here is a small sample of work from Adhrit, Hannah and Bowie. These ones are inspired by John Burningham's book titled "Would You Rather".

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Fantastic fun family evening!

Asia NZ Foundation LogoAsia NZ Foundation Logo — by Beckie Duffy

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the "Taste of Asia" Community Evening on Wednesday - a great time was had by all!

Monday, November 14, 2016

Amesbury School Open Today

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We've checked out the school and everything looks fine and set to go. School will be open as usual today. 

Friday, November 11, 2016

Dance Performance

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In case you missed it or were too busy watching the fantastic dancing to take photos, here's a selection ...

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Community Evening Update

Delicious DumplingsDelicious Dumplings — by Beckie Duffy

Make sure you have next Wednesday 16th November from 5:30pm in the diary for our final school community evening!

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Monday, November 7, 2016

Plans for Friday?

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Head along to this popular annual event! Amesbury students singing at 6.30pm and... 

Amesbury Community Expo - all welcome!

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Our learning celebration this term will be held on Friday 2nd December from 1:45 - 2:45pm. You are all cordially invited to come along. 

Homestay Host Families Needed for Mandarin Language Assistant 2017

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In 2017 we are privileged to be having a Mandarin Language Assistant (MLA) in our school for a year. We are seeking expressions of interest from school families, who wish to be a homestay host family. 

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Community Evening: "A Taste of Asia"

Asian Food EveningAsian Food Evening — by Beckie Duffy

Join us for a food themed evening for our final school community evening of the year, on Wednesday 16 November from 5.30-7pm.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Scholastic Book Fair

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Coming soon; see dates below.  Great stocking fillers for christmas! Volunteers needed to help man (or woman) the counter.  

Powhiri on Monday 31st October at 2.30pm

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All Amesbury families are invited to join us next Monday to welcome new staff, students and their families into the Amesbury School community...

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Dance Performance This Friday 28th October

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After many weeks of practise, the children are ready to dazzle you with their brilliance! 

Head Lice Checks Required 

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We have had a report of a student with head lice.  To help prevent the spread in school, it is important everyone checks their whole family and treat asap if head lice are found...

Monday, October 24, 2016

Amesbury School Athletics Day - Results

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The sun was shining, the birds were singing and our students were competing to the best of their abilities - another successful athletics day. 

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Board of Trustees Meeting

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To be held on Wednesday 26th October at 5.30pm in the school board/meeting room... 

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Monday, October 17, 2016

Chicken Pox

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We have had a report of a student from Te Rito Hub with chicken pox. Here is some information on this contagious condition...

Chicken Pox

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We have had a report of a student from Koru Hub with chicken pox so wanted to let you know and provide some information on the condition... 

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Support for the Bike Track

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Thanks for the fantastic response from the families and businesses in our community!  

Friday, October 14, 2016

School Dance Performance!

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Friday 28th October.  Te Rito and Koru students (6.30 - 7pm) and Harakeke students (7-7.30pm)

First Aid & Survival Kits 

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Still getting around to putting a first aid or survival kit together, or need an extra for the car or sports bag? 

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Mark your calendars now: Carols at Amesbury

Christmas CarolsChristmas Carols — by Beckie Duffy

Churton Park to echo once more to the sound of carols on Friday 9 December.