Stratford Primary School Newsletter 2 April 2026 (No.5)

Thursday 2 April 2026

Kia ora whānau

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Whānau Day

We are planning to hold this on the first or second Friday next term. A decision will be made closer to the time when the weather can be checked. Whānau will be informed by the School App and Facebook on Monday 20 April (Day 1 – Term 2). Once confirmed we will then ask for tamariki to bring vegetables back into school. 

Winter Term Starts Next Term:

Next term, school will continue to start at the same time (8.45am). However, during Terms 2 and 3, school will finish earlier at 2.35pm due to the colder winter weather.

Key dates:

  • Monday 20 April: Term 2 begins
  • Monday 27 April: ANZAC Day observed – No School
  • Friday 29 May: Mathematics Teachers Only Day – No School
  • Monday 1 June: King’s Birthday – No School.

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.

Term Times:

  • Winter Term Hours: Term 2 and 3 – School will finish at 2.35pm. If you cannot pick your tamariki up at this time, contact the school office to book them into the Late Bus Classroom, which runs from 2.35 – 2.55pm. After this time whānau will need to make their own arrangements. 
  • School Calendar: SPS School Calendar

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Ngā Mihi
Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School