School Notices - 14 December 2020

School has finished for the year, but there are a few final things to pass on ....

School Notices - 7 December 2020

This is what is happening for the last week of 2020 ....

School Notices - 30 November 2020

It's camp week. Hopefully the weather is more favourable than last year ....

A message from The Library

It's nearly the end of the year and we are doing a big push with the kids to get all issued books back to Amesbury School Library by the end of this week.

Speech Finals

We have narrowed down our finalists and are looking forward to seeing them do their best this week.

School Notices - 9 November 2020

This week marks the halfway point of the term.

School Notices - 2 November 2020

School Notices - 19 October 2020

What's happening at Amesbury this week ....

School Notices - 21 September 2020

It's the last week of Term 3, and everyone is looking forward to the holidays, however, there are still a few things happening ....

Whakahau i ētahi atu ki te kōrero, ki te ako hoki i te reo Māori; whakauruamai hoki te reo Māori ki tōu ao (encourage others to use and learn te reo Māori; welcome Māori language into your life)

Māori Language week has been celebrated each year from 1975. Māori Language Day is September 14 and commemorates the presentation of the 1972 Māori language petition to parliament. Mahuru Māori is an initiative begun in 2017 to promote the use of te reo Māori throughout the month of September.

School Notices - 14 September 2020

Amesbury School Level 2 boundary.  — by Urs Cunningham

Two weeks of school left for the term ....

Year 3-6 Amesbury School Athletics Day

Our Year 3-6 Amesbury School Athletics day is coming up very early in Term 4 on Tuesday 15 October (Week 1) at Newtown Park. Please note that this will still go ahead at Level 2.

School Notices - 7 September 2020

Amesbury School Level 2 boundary.  — by Urs Cunningham

School is closed for the Teacher Only Day on Friday this week (11 September). Apart from that it's business as usual ....

Light Optics - Koru Hub Science Inquiry

I got sidetracked in Koru Hub last week. What a fun place to spend the day! Check out the photos below.

Congratulations to our finalists

Thank you to everyone for participating in Amesbury’s Got Talent, It has been amazing seeing all the talented students perform in front of your peers.

School Notices - 31 August 2020

Week 7 - what's on this week ....

JUNIOR INVITATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CANCELLED!

Due to the latest announcement and current status of Covid 19 alert levels in New Zealand, the Junior Invitational Cross-Country event, set to have taken place on the 8th of September, is sadly, now cancelled.

School Notices - 24 August 2020

We still remain in Level 2 but, while some of our procedures are tightened up, teaching & learning continues apace ....

Soft Toys Created

Our fitness trail is now open!

School Notices - 17 August 2020

Week 5 sees us in Level 2 but it hasn't stopped things happening, just how we approach them ....

Moving back into Alert Level 2

School Notices - 10 August 2020

Welcome to Week 4 of Term 3 ....

Congratulations to all our students who participated in the Northern Zone Cross Country on 31 July.

We are so proud of all our students who participated in the Northern Zone Cross Country event.

School Notices - 3 August 2020

ASB Sport sessions, swimming and co-curricular continue this week as advised previously as well as fitting in normal school lessons, but a few more things that you need to know ....

Made to order products with your child's artwork

Purchase unique calendars, cards, diaries, mouse mats and sketch pads/notebooks with your child's cover art on them!

Amesbury's Got Talent

We will be running Amesbury's Got Talent in weeks 5 & 6, dust your singing voices and your dance skills off to come and give it a go!

School Notices - 27 July 2020

There's quite a few things happening this week so please check out what affects you ....

Invitation to Mihi Whakatau - Monday 3 August

All Amesbury families are invited to join us at 2.30pm on Monday 3 August to welcome new students, teachers and their families into the Amesbury School community...

Harakeke and Pohutukawa Swimming - Term 3

This information is about the swimming lessons for students in Harakeke and Pohutukawa hubs.

Scholastic Books Club Issue 5

Term 3, 2020 of Scholastic's Book Club is now available for online ordering.

School Notices - 20 July 2020

A big welcome back for Term 3 ....

ASB SPORT COACHING SESSIONS

Amesbury students will be attending the ASB School Sport Program during term 3.

Koru Hub Swimming Lessons Term 3

Here is the information you need know about Koru Hub swimming next term. Information for Harakeke and Pohutukawa will come later in the term.

Matariki

Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Maori, it heralds the start of a new year.

Amesbury Awesomeness Awards

At our Learning Celebration we learnt who our Amesbury Awesomeness Award winners were for Term 2.

School Notices - 3 July 2020

Just a few last minute things to let you know before the holidays ....

Amesbury School Cross Country

On Tuesday, we successfully completed our Amesbury School Cross Country. Congratulations to all our students who put in their best effort in real cross country conditions.

Interested in your child trying out music, speech & drama or gymnastics?

We are now looking for additional participants for our increasingly sought-after Amesbury co-curricular lessons.

School Notices - 29 June 2020

Last week of Term 2 2020 but lots happening this week ....

School Notices - 22 June 2020

2 weeks of school left in Term 2 ....

Upcoming Year 6 Intermediate Orientation

In this article, you will find information about the Year 6 orientation for Newlands (26 June) and Raroa (30 July).

School Notices - 15 June 2020

With Level 1 now in place we are still continuing with our hygiene, and pick up & drop off protocols.

School Notices - 8 June 2020

If you haven't noticed, winter is here so keep warm and dry - but school continues ....

Scholastic Books Club

Issue 2 : Term 2, 2020 of Scholastic's Book Club is now available for online ordering.

School Notices - 1 June 2020

What's happening this week ....

Enrolments now open for Raroa Intermediate

In this article, you will find information about the Year 6 'Day at Raroa', the parent evening, and the parent open days.

School Notices - 25 May 2020

Now that most are back on campus there is a need to restart our weekly notices ....

ICAS Examination entries are now open for 2020

ICAS Assessments are designed to recognise academic excellence. Students are assessed on their ability to apply classroom learning to new contexts, using higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills.

Just a few things ....

Lesley and I wish to echo Urs's thoughts that you stay safe and well during this extraordinary period of our lives. Despite the disruption to our everyday lives, we believe that you and we will come out the other end stronger, more resilient and better equipped for the 'new' future.