Some significant events this coming week that we need to know and act on ....
What's on?- Swimming Lessons - Harekeke Mondays, Te Rito & Koru Thursdays
- Teachers' Strike - Wednesday 29 May - School closed
- BOT Elections Meet the Candidates - Thursday 30 May
- Full evacuation & Pick-up Drill - Friday 31 May
- Queen's Birthday - Monday 3 June - No school
Due to the teachers' strike on Wednesday 29 May the school will be closed.
If you haven't already seen it, please read the message from Board Chair, John Bunting.
BOT Elections 'Meet the Candidates' - 7pm Thursday 30 May
At the close of nominations on Friday, eight candidates had been nominated for the five positions available. As a result an election will take place.
Early this coming week voting papers, together with a booklet with each candidate's statement, will be posted out to all eligible voters. Voting closes at noon on Friday 7 June.
In the meantime, a "Meet the Candidates" session will be held this Thursday evening at 7pm (30 May). Each candidate will be given a few minutes to talk about themselves. There will be panel questions and then the floor will be opened for questions. This meeting will happen in Mawhero (through the library and the first suite on the left in Harakeke Hub).
Full Evacuation and Pick-up Drill - Friday 31 May
Just a reminder about the full evacuation and pick-up drill to be held by the school next Friday, 31 May, so that you can make whatever preparations you need to. Please read the article for all the details.
New Uniform Delays
Just a reminder too that there is a delay with our production orders for the turquoise, gold and orange polo tops. If the size/colour you want is currently sold out, you can still place an order and Rachel will let you know as soon as this new stock comes in (expected to be the end of June). Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Kindo School Shop
Munch Eco products are now available to purchase. Munch is a Wellington-based company offering a range of litter-less and eco-friendly products ranging from Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps and Organic Snack Bags to Stainless Steel Straws, Bamboo Toothbrushes and more. All Munch products are eco-friendly in some way, from being reusable, organic to biodegradable. Their 'Home Workforce' is made up of mums wanting to contribute to a sustainable idea. Munch is by parents for parents. Orders get sent to school fortnightly (on the middle and last Wednesday of each month). We will let you know when your order arrives so you can collect from the office. For all products sold our school receives back a commission.Labelling Pen $4.50 (listed under Uniform). The Pilot Laundry-Tec Black marker is a permanent water-resistant fabric marker. It features a Hi-techpoint that is suitable for writing on fabrics and material. The fabric marker is quick drying and wash resistant. For longer lasting ink, iron at 160 degrees for 1 minute.
COOLDesigns Labels(listed on home page, variety of options/prices). Stick-on or iron-on labels perfect for uniform, shoes, lunchboxes, water bottles and more, with 10% of sales donated back to Amesbury School.
Absence due to sickness
It is helpful and important for us to know if students and staff are away for a period of time due to any notifiable or contagious medical condition. If you are using the website/app absence form for this reason, please select 'Other' and then add a comment in the 'Reason' field, or let Rachel at the office know.
Note: Influenza is more than just a ‘bad cold’. Although some of the symptoms are the same, influenza is usually much more severe. Symptoms of influenza include a cough, headache, fever or chills, body aches and pains, fatigue and generally feeling miserable.
Lost and Found
Have you seen? We're missing one of our pink 'keep-cups' that the Road Patrollers use for their milos.
Are you missing? Attached photos of; swimming gear, uniform, miscellaneous items. There are also Pokemon cards, a large bag full of of un-named black long sleeved tops/leggings, and a box of 'washed' single/paired socks.
Community Notices
Bootcamp for the Breast Cancer Foundation ‘Pink’ appealOne of our Amesbury parents, Belinda, runs a Bootcamp on the school grounds twice a week.
Next Saturday, 1 June, she is hosting a fundraiser Bootcamp for the Breast Cancer Foundation ‘Pink’ appeal. In lieu of Bootcamp fees, anyone attending can give a donation to this amazing cause. Belinda will also be supplying treats for everyone that comes.
The Bootcamp will be at the usual Saturday time of 7am and is suitable for all levels of fitness. The session will be 45 minutes long. Not only does it give parents the opportunity to contribute to this worthy cause, it also enables parents in the community an opportunity to meet each other and exercise at the same time!
Belinda has a Facebook page called Beazer Bootcamp:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/441500276289535?ref=share
And the fundraiser page if people want to donate is:
https://pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz/page/beazerboobcamp
Last year the group raised just over $500 - they are hoping to at least equal that amount this year.
Emergency Water Tanks
Northern Ward city councillors will be selling 200L emergency water tanks outside Churton Park New World from 11am to 12 noon on Saturday 8 June. And get your “Safer Plates” for $5 from North Wellington Community Patrol 10am to 2pm at the same venue.
Pre-order and pre-pay if you'd like us to reserve a water tank for you. $110 each. Email malcolm.sparrow@wcc.govt.nz to order. $10 from each water tank sale will be donated to the community patrol.
Roller Disco - Movie Themed
Dress up as your favourite TV, movie or cartoon character and join us from 6-8pm on Friday 31 May at the Kilbirnie Recreation for our popular Roller Disco! Get your groove on and dance the night away to your favourite tunes, play a few games, be in the chance to win some epic prizes and top it off with a bite to eat from our delicious food truck. We allow most wheels including scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, roller-skates and balance bikes. If you don’t have any, you can hire skates and blades on-site.
Prices:
3 & under are free
$7.00 admission (own wheels)
$10.00 admission and skate hire – remember your socks!
PRE-SALE EVENT ONLY - Tickets are available until Wednesday 29th May at 5pm from the Kilbirnie Recreation Centre or online. Limited tickets so get in quick!
Tawa Squash Club
67 Main Road, Tawa (next to St Francis Xavier School)
Junior Club Friday Nights
Small Nix 5-8 year olds 5-5.30pm free
Others 5-7pm - $5 (first week free, members free)
Midweek Ladies Squash
Thursdays 9.30–11am Rackets and Balls provided - $5/session (first week free)
Safe area for kiddies - warm & friendly environment
Weekly Draw for Coffee for Two at The Borough
Contact Peter: info@tawasquash.co.nz 232 8200 027 677 8274 www.tawasquash.co.nz
By John Murrihy
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