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28/2/2021: Today we have moved into Alert Level 2. We will remain in Alert Level 2 Sunday 7 March.

28 February 2021 Kia ora whānau Today we have moved into Alert Level 2. We will remain in Alert Level 2 Sunday 7 March. At Alert Level 2, it is safe to send your children to schools. There will be appropriate measures in place, which are outlined below. Key messages:  School is open for all students and staff. At level 2, students and staff do not need to physically distance themselves.Hygiene Golden Rules we will reinforce at school:We will wash hands with soap and water often (for at least 20 seconds) and dry…continue reading →

Week 4, Term 1 2021: This week’s message from Jason Elder

Kia Ora Parents and Whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter for 2021. Important messages for this week are:We are in Alert Level 1: This means: Everyone should be using the Covid-19 Contract Tracing App. Parents will still need to sign in through the school office after 9am and before the end of the school day for normal health and safety reasons (Child safety and emergencies). Remember, if your child is sick, please keep them home. Kind regards Jason Elder Principal Stratford Primary School. Kind regards Jason ElderPrincipalStratford Primary Schoolcontinue reading →

Week 3, Term 1 2021: This week’s message from Jason Elder

Kia Ora Parents and Whānau Yesterday, the Taranaki Community were alerted to a new community case of Covid-19. The people infected  were in Taranaki during the Waitangi Weekend. It is important that everyone reads this link and follow the instructions if you are a casual contact or casual plus contact.  Remember, we are still in Alert Level 1 and the message is still the same. It is also safe to send your children to school. If your child/children are sick, keep them home.  Casual Contacts: If you were at a location categorised as…continue reading →

Week 2, Term 1 2021: This week’s message from Jason Elder.

Kia ora Parents and Whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter for 2021. Important messages this week are: Food in schools starts next Monday (15 February 2021)Alert Level 1: Everyone should be using the Covid-19 Contact Tracing App. Parents will still need to sign in through the office after 9am and before the end of the school day for normal health and safety reasons (Child safety and emergencies). Remember, if your child is sick, please keep them home.  Kind regards Jason Elder Principal  Stratford Primary Schoolcontinue reading →

Week 1, Term 1 2021: This week’s message from Jason Elder

Kia ora Parents and Whānau Welcome back to the start of the 2021 school year. A special hello to all new families who are joining Stratford Primary School. On Tuesday at approximately 11.30am, we will be having a powhiri for all new staff, students, parents and whānau in the school hall. Afterwards, we will provide tea and coffee for new families. Other reminders for this week are: Keep informed about school news and events by using the School App or referring to the school website. Please help us by ensuring parents not using the…continue reading →

Free Lunches for 2021

Tuesday 19 January 2021 Dear Parents and Whānau  The Ministry of Education has offered Stratford Primary School the opportunity to be involved in the 'Free School Lunches' programme for 2021. Before committing to this service, parents are being consulted through this survey and on the Goal Setting day on Monday 1 February. Once every family/whānau has been consulted, next steps will be shared after Waitangi Weekend.  Free School Lunches is for all students at Stratford Primary School. This includes: One free lunch each school dayLunches will be delivered to school each day to every classroomWeekly…continue reading →