Wiki Tuatoru (Week 3), Term 1, 2026: Next week’s message from Jason Elder. 

13 February 2026

Kia ora whānau

Next week we have our Year 7-8 Team heading off to Te Wera Camp. Each class will spend three days and two nights at the camp. This provides ākonga with the change to build on their social and emotional skills. It also allows teachers to develop a positive classroom culture. A huge thank you to teachers, learning assistants (teacher aides) and parents who are supporting our ākonga over the week.

  • Monday – Wednesday: Room 3 and 4 head to Te Wera
  • Wednesday – Friday: Room 1 and 2 head to Te Wera.

Messages to Whānau

Paper Road: The road between the Junior Block and the Swimming Pool is jointly owned by the school and the Stratford District Council. This road is reserved for council staff, school staff, and whānau who hold a valid car park pass.The Principal issues passes to whānau who require assistance and/or whose tamariki have complex needs. All other whānau are not permitted to drive or park on this road. If a parent continues to drive or park on this road without authorisation, the school may issue a trespass notice. As a community, we all share responsibility for keeping our tamariki safe and modelling manaakitanga at all times.

Stratford Primary School Fun Day: Key Reminders for parents

  • Remember: Hats, sunscreen and drink bottles
  • Time: 10am to 2pm.
  • Cash only for the activities
  • Food stalls may have eftpos.
  • Students need to be supervised with their parents
  • Weather: In the event of bad weather a decision will be made on Saturday afternoon and then posted on the Stratford Primary School Facebook page.

Previous Reminders

I have a worry/concern, what do I do?

As a school, we work hard to foster positive home and school partnerships with whānau. We also aim to model positive relationships with our whānau by working together to talk about worries. 

Guidelines for whānau to follow

  1. Come and talk about your worry with the classroom teacher. Our staff email contact list is here: Click here to view
  2. If you are still feeling frustrated, speak with the Team Leader
  3. If your worry/concern is still unresolved, speak with the Principal, Deputy Principal, or Associate Principal.
  4. After following the above processes, your next option is to view our school complaints process – click here
  5. Once the school complaints process has been followed, whānau still have the option to write to the Board if their concern has not been addressed. The Board Complaints Policy can be viewed here: Click here to view 

What not to do

  • All adults have a moral responsibility to model appropriate behaviour to our tamariki. This is what makes a community work well together for our kids
  • Leave your worry too long so it becomes stressful
  • Vent inappropriately through social media
  • Discuss outside the school gate without having directly talked about your worry in a mature way. 

What is happening next week

  • Monday 16 February: Room 3-4 to Te Wera; Camp Meeting for Year 5-6 Whānau in Room 8 at 4.30pm
  • Tuesday 17 February: Room 3-4 to Te Wera
  • Wednesday 18 February: Room 1-2 to Te Wera + Room 3-4 return from Te Wera
  • Thursday 19 February: Room 1-2 to Te Wera
  • Friday 20 February: Assembly at 9.15am (all whānau are welcome to attend); Room 1-2 return from Te Wera.

Term TImes:

  • Summer Term Hours (Terms 1 and 4): 8.45am – 2.55pm
  • School Calendar: SPS School Calendar

Important Links: – click the links below

Ngā Mihi

Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School