Newsletter

Friday 12 December 2025 Yesterday, the final Year 8 Leavers Assembly was a very special occassion. Whānau can be extremely proud of all our 59 Year 8 Graduates. On behalf of all our support staff, teachers and tamariki, thank you whānau for your support this year. Wishing everyone a safe, enjoyable Christmas and New Year. We look forward to seeing all our tamariki return to school on Monday 2 February 2026. New Enrolments for 2026:Whānau can email office@sps.kiwi.nz to enquire about new enrolments for 2026. Tamariki who live within the school zone are…continue reading →

Friday 5 December 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter. Week 10, Term 4: Monday 8 to Friday 12 December# Monday 8 December: Transitions to new classrooms.# Tuesday 9 December: Year 7-8 Big Day Out (NP); Year 3-4 Fun Day.# Thursday 11 December: Leavers Assembly in the Hall at 1pm (Arrive before 12.45pm to get a seat)# Friday 12 December: Assembly at 11am, all whānau are welcome to attend. School will finish at 12pm.  Term Dates for 2026:Term 1: Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April (Summer Term, school finishes…continue reading →

Friday 28 November 2025 Kia ora whānau On Tuesday, Reports, Individual Educational Plans and Stationery Lists will be going home. As part of the stationery list, ākonga will learn their class placement for 2026. Next year, we have a very stable teaching team, which is highlighted below: Leadership Team: Mr Jason Elder (Principal), Mrs Deborah Campbell (Deputy Principal), Mr Jason Dombroski (Associate Principal) and Mr Chad Jacob (Leadership Support/Specialised Health and PE Teacher/Lead for the Huranga Whānui Programme (New Technology Programme). Year 7-8 Team: Home Teachers - Mr Gareth King (Team Leader/Room 1),…continue reading →

Friday 21 November 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter. Community Consultation:As a school, we value the input of whānau around the future direction of our school. A short survey has been designed to gather further parent feedback. We are aiming for over 200 responses from whānau.  Click here to complete the short survey around Health Education and how well we keep your ākonga safe at school. Current responses as at 7 November 2025 = 90 Week 8, Term 4: Monday 24 to Friday 28 November# Tuesday 25 November: Swimming - Year…continue reading →

Friday 14 November 2025 Kia ora whānau We have some exciting news. Last night, Stratford Primary School was awarded the prestigious Ngā Kura/School Award at the Blake Awards. What are the Blake Awards?For more than two decades, the Blake Awards have recognised New Zealander’s whose leadership has delivered impact across all walks of life. Now, as we step into our 21st year, the Blake Awards evolve to honour our history while reflecting the future. From 2025, the Blake Awards will exclusively celebrate environmental leadership – recognising those individuals and groups whose work contributes…continue reading →

Friday 7 November 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter. Community Consultation:As a school, we value the input of whānau around the future direction of our school. A short survey has been designed to gather further parent feedback. We are aiming for over 200 responses from whānau.  Click here to complete the short survey around Health Education and how well we keep your ākonga safe at school. Current responses as at 7 November 2025 = 66 Week 6, Term 4: Monday 10 to Friday 14 November# Tuesday 11 November: Swimming - Year…continue reading →

Friday 31 October 2025 Kia ora whānau Well done to our Teina Roopu who performed on Wednesday at the Waitara War Memorial Hall. We had many Year 1-4 tamariki do this for the first time in front of a large audience. Many other groups were supported by older ākonga on stage, where our tamariki did this with only Whaea Wharekuka. This was a great experience for our Teina Roopu as they expressed their talents. Today, our Tuakana Roopu will be performing live in the competitive section of the Puanga Festival. Community Consultation:As a…continue reading →

Friday 24 October 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter.Community Consultation:As a school, we value the input of whānau around the future direction of our school. A short survey has been designed to gather further parent feedback. We are aiming for over 200 responses from whānau. Click here to complete the short survey around Health Education and how well we keep your ākonga safe at school. Week 4, Term 4: Monday 27 to Friday 31 October# Monday 27 October: No School - Labour Day.# Tuesday 28 October: Swimming - Year 1-4;…continue reading →

Friday 17 October 2025 Kia ora whānau Potential NZEI Teachers and Support Staff Strike Day: When: Thursday 23 October.What: School will be closed if the Strike Day goes ahead.When will there be confirmation: The Unions need to give three days warning. We are expecting to know by Monday 20 October. As we have many teaching and support staff who are NEZI members, school will be closed on this day should the Strike Day go ahead. Please keep informed about this day by regularly reading the School App and/or Facebook page. School lunches: We have decided there…continue reading →

Friday 10 October 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter.Potential NZEI Teachers and Support Staff Strike Day: When: Thursday 23 October. What: School will be closed if the Strike Day goes ahead. As we have many teaching and support staff who are NEZI members, school will be closed on this day should the strike go ahead. Please keep informed about this day by regularly reading the School App and/or Facebook page. Week 2, Term 4: Monday 13 to Friday 17 October# Monday 13 October: Taranaki Cricket sessions (Yr 1-4); SENCO IEPs;…continue reading →

Friday 3 October 2025 Kia ora Whānau Welcome back to another exciting term at Stratford Primary School. School starts on Monday at 8.45am. We are now in the Summer Term school will finish at the later time of 2.55pm for all of Term 4. Here are the key reminders to support whānau to get tamariki ready for this term: Reminders:# All tamariki need to bring their own named hat in their bags, everyday. This is a school expectation to keep our kids safe during the Summer months. No hat = no playing outside…continue reading →