Newsletter

Thursday 10 April 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter. Please remember to take your tamariki to the dawn parade on Friday 25 April. School starts back on Monday 28 April, with a pōwhiri for new whanāu at 10am. Remember, we start Winter Hours next term. School will still start at 8.45am. However, we will finish at 2.35pm. Week 1, Term 2: Monday 28 April to Friday 2 May# Monday 28 April: Pōwhiri for new whānau at 10am in the School Hall; Winter…continue reading →

Friday 4 April 2025 Well done to all our tamariki who supported the Hood's for Autism Hour. As a school, we raised $169.70 for the Autism Association. On Thursday, we will hold our ANZAC Day Assembly, followed by our normal assembly. All whānau are welcome to attend as we remember our service men and women. On Friday, weather permitting, we will be holding our Athletics Day. Whānau are welcome to attend and support their tamariki as they participate in various athletics activities. Winter Term Hours start in Term 2: Next term, school will…continue reading →

Friday 28 March 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter. On Tuesday, tamariki are asked to wear a hoodie to school and bring a gold coin donation to support 'Hoods Up Autism'. Note: the National Day is on Wednesday, which clashes with our Athletics Day. Week 10: Monday 31 March to Friday 4 April# Monday 31 March: Board Meeting at 5.00pm in the Conference Room.# Tuesday 1 April: Hoods for Autism Awareness (10-11am).# Wednesday 2 April: Athletics Day.# Thursday 3 April: Taranaki Dio will be visiting the Junior School.# Friday 4 April:…continue reading →

Friday 21 March 2025 Kia ora whānau The weather is starting to change. Tamariki still need to bring a hat to school until the end of the term. We will be moving in to the Winter Term Hours from the start of Term 2 and until the end of Term 3. This will mean that school finishes at 2.35pm (There will be shorter break times). To support whānau with the earlier finish we offer a 'Late Bus Class'. This is for whānau who cannot collect their tamariki at 2.35pm due to work commitments.…continue reading →

Friday 14 March 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter Week 8: Monday 17 March to Friday 21 March# Monday 17 March: Year 7-8 Technology. # Tuesday 18 March: Year 7-8 Technology.# Wednesday 19 March: Year 7-8 Technology.# Thursday 20 March: Kapa Haka; Year 7-8 Technology. # Friday 21 March: Assembly at 9.15am, all whānau are welcome to attend.  Note: The School Athletics Day has been moved to Wednesday 2 April (Week 10).  Important Links:# Winter Sports# Touch at SPS# Staff contact emails# Enrolment for Out of Zone Students# Notices/Team Newsletters/School Bank Details/How to use the School App# School Newsletters# Stationery Lists# School…continue reading →

Friday 7 March 2025 Kia ora whānau Yesterday's tryathlon was a awesome day. It was wonderful to see our older ākonga looking after and mentoring our younger tamariki. Ki runga rawa tō mahi. A huge thank you to the SPS Team who made this happen. Look out for photos that will be shared on the SPS Facebook Page. I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. Remember, there is no school Friday. We look forward to seeing our ākonga on Tuesday 11 March. Parking:A reminder to whānau to not park over our neighbours driveways…continue reading →

Friday 28 February 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter Week 6: Monday 3 March to Friday 7 March# Tuesday 4 March: Ākonga Council.# Wednesday 5 March: Central Hockey Tournament (Yr 3-8).# Thursday 6 March: Assembly at 9.15am, all whānau are welcome to attend; SPS Tryathlon (Yr 1-6).# Friday 7 March: No School - Teachers Only Day (Teachers and support staff will be involved in Professional Development with schools from the Inglewood and Stratford area). Important Links:# Touch at SPS# SPS Tryathlon (Yr 1-6)# Staff contact emails# Enrolment for Out of Zone Students# Notices/Team Newsletters/School…continue reading →

Friday 21 February 2025 Kia ora whānau Our Year 7-8 ākonga have had a wonderful time on camp at Forest Lakes:Part of the week involved travelling to Wellington to visit Te Papa, competing in an amazing race across the city and then visiting Parliament. On Tuesday, Room 1 and Room 4 were able to witness a lively debate amongst the parties, which was certainly entertaining. The highlight for many was when they received a wave from the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxton. A huge thank you to the many staff and parents who supported…continue reading →

Friday 14 February 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter Week 4: Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February# Monday 17 February: Year 7-8 Camp Week to Levin. # Friday 21 February: Assembly at 9.15am, all whānau are welcome to attend; Americarna; Year 7-8 return from Levin around 3pm.  Important Links:# Touch at SPS# SPS Tryathlon (Yr 1-6)# Staff contact emails# Enrolment for Out of Zone Students# Notices/Team Newsletters/School Bank Details/How to use the School App# School Newsletters# Stationery Lists# School 0800 Number: 0800-000-352 Ngā Mihi Jason ElderPrincipalStratford Primary Schoolcontinue reading →

Friday 7 February 2025 Kia ora whānau Wednesday was a special day as we celebrated Whānau Day. It was wonderful to connect with so many grandparents, aunties, uncles, parents and friends of Stratford Primary School. Special mention must go to Whaea Sheenagh, the Hangi crew, the parents who helped out in the kitchen, staff and our amazing tamariki who all helped to make this day a special event. Ki runga rawa tō mahi. Look out for next week's newsletter, which will have photos of the day. School Lunches:Lunches will start on Monday 10 February…continue reading →

Friday 31 January 2025 Kia ora whānau Click here to view the latest school newsletter Whānau Day: Urgent Meat Donations and Hangi Help# On Wednesday 5 February, we will be holding our annual Whānau Day. See the School Facebook Page for the flyer. # Whānau Attending: Please contact  the office by Tuesday 4 February if you would like to receive a small sample of hangi. You will need to collect a token on or before Tuesday 4 February.  Each person will need to have their own token. The token will be handed in…continue reading →

Wednesday 22 January 2025 Kia ora whānau Welcome back to another exciting year at Stratford Primary School. Connection Hui: Meetings with teachers will be on Monday 27 January. Make sure you have booked your time for the Connection Hui meetings with your child's/children's classroom teacher. Booking information has been pinned to the top of the Stratford Primary School Facebook Page.  School starts on Tuesday 28 January at 8.45am.Remember, we are in the Summer Term so school will finish at 2.55pm for all of Term 1. Tamariki will need to bring a named hat, sunscreen…continue reading →